Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown Appreciation Day – Sunday, March 7, 2010 will be the 15th Annual Be A Tourist in Your Own Hometown Appreciation Day for all New Hanover County residents. Participating area attractions will open their doors to New Hanover County residents free of charge so that they can become “tourists in their own hometown”. Offering free admission is a fun and regarding way to thank the residents for their support. A number of Pleasure Island businesses will be taking part in this event. Those businesses are:
Carolina Beach Lake Park – Free Paddle Boat rides
Federal Point History Center
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area – Free access to the Beach
Jungle Rapids – Either free round of golf, free go-cart ride or free wall climbing
Wheel Run Rentals – Free bicycle and specialty product rentals
Some special conditions apply. To see a complete list of businesses and conditions please visit
www.capefearcoast.com/hometown.
NC Aquarium hosts Scales and Tails Event - Do you like being up close to rarely seen animals? The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will host its annual Scales and Tails event on March 6-7. The event is a two-day celebration of our amphibian and reptile friends. Visitors will have an opportunity to see, touch and learn about our cold-blooded neighbors. Aquarium staff and invited experts will introduce the public to dozens of live amphibians and reptiles, including alligators, snakes, iguanas, lizards, turtles and MORE! There will be exhibitors and Aquarium staff personal collections of rare and interesting animals that aren’t normally on display. The event will be held at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher on March 6-7 from 9 AM- 5 PM. It is free with Aquarium admission. For more information please contact the Aquarium at 910-458-8257.
Island Woman Seeking Donations for Annual Yard Sale – On Saturday, April 17th, the Island Women will be holding their 3rd Annual Yard and Bake Sale. They are currently accepting donations. If you would like to donate an item or items, please contact Marcia at (910) 599- 2524. All proceeds are dedicated to making life better on Pleasure Island.
http://www.islandwomen.org/
Spruce up your Home for Spring with C&J’s Cleaning Service – Right now, C&J’s Cleaning Service is offering savings of $50.00. Book your appointment now and you will save $25.00 on your first and $25.00 off your 4th regularly scheduled cleaning. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call (910) 799-1960 or visit http://www.cleaningserviceswilmingtonnc.com/
Sea Turtle Project Seeks Donations – The Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project (PISTP) is hosting a Sea Life Art Auction and Wine Tasting. They would like to invite “Local Artists” to donate a single piece of “Sea Life Art” towards their fundraising endeavor. Proceeds will be split between the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital on Topsail Island and PISTP for local sea turtle activities and education. If you are interested in submitting a piece of art or if you have any questions, please call or e-mail Pat Rittenmeyer at (910) 392-7884 or patrittenmeyer@mindspring.com
On-Line registration is available for this year’s Lo-Tide Run – This year’s 6th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day Lo-Tide Run is scheduled for March 13th at 9:00 a.m. On-line
registration is now available through the website at http://www.lotiderun.org/. While on-line
registration is preferred, mail-in registration forms will be available for download on the website as well as distributed to local businesses.
February 26, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Nice Little Poem!
I wish you the courage to be warm when the world
Would prefer that you be cool.
I wish you successes sufficient to your needs;
I wish you failure to temper that success.
I wish you joy in all your days; I wish you sadness
So that you may better measure that joy.
I wish you gladness to overbalance grief.
I wish you humor and a twinkle in the eye.
I wish you glory and the strength to bear its burdens.
I wish you sunshine on your path and storms to season
Your journey.
I wish you peace in the world in which you live and in the
Smallest corner of the heart where truth is kept.
I wish you faith to help define your living and your life.
More I cannot wish you, except perhaps love, to make
All the rest worthwhile.
By Robert Ward
Would prefer that you be cool.
I wish you successes sufficient to your needs;
I wish you failure to temper that success.
I wish you joy in all your days; I wish you sadness
So that you may better measure that joy.
I wish you gladness to overbalance grief.
I wish you humor and a twinkle in the eye.
I wish you glory and the strength to bear its burdens.
I wish you sunshine on your path and storms to season
Your journey.
I wish you peace in the world in which you live and in the
Smallest corner of the heart where truth is kept.
I wish you faith to help define your living and your life.
More I cannot wish you, except perhaps love, to make
All the rest worthwhile.
By Robert Ward
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thoughts For Today
While doing some reading, I came across this interesting quote and thought of the day and thought I'd share it on my blog. Thanks for visiting and please visit my website at www.joycebarnwell.com for a look at all the properties that are for sale and listed in our Multiple Listing Service, (MLS).
Quote of the Day
"Every man is enthusiastic at times. One man has enthusiasm for thirty minutes, another man has it for thirty days. But it is a man who has it for thirty years who makes a success in life."
~Edward B. Butler
"Every man is enthusiastic at times. One man has enthusiasm for thirty minutes, another man has it for thirty days. But it is a man who has it for thirty years who makes a success in life."
~Edward B. Butler
Thought For Today
"When you have a powerful, long-term vision for something, even against all odds and adversity, you will continue to make progress and people will want to get on board. Why? Because everybody wants to be a part of something great."
~Robin Crow
Rock Solid Leadership
Monday, February 15, 2010
Free Movies at the Lake Series
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Announces Exciting
Line Up for the 2010 Free Movies at the Lake Series
Carolina Beach, NC – Every Sunday night in the summer, the Carolina Beach Lake Park comes alive with activity as families from all areas bring their lawn chairs and blankets and spend an evening together under the stars watching some of the best hit movies around.
This year will be no different. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is on the cutting edge offering a line up which includes three 2010 Academy Award nominated films as well as films that have yet to be released to the public. This year’s line up includes:
May 30 - Avatar
June 6 - Night at the Museum 2
June 13 - Star Trek
June 20 - Tooth Fairy
June 27 - Transformers
July 4 - Twilight – New Moon
July 11 - Blind Side
July 18 - Fame
July 25 - Where the Wild Things Are
August 1 - BeetleJuice
August 8 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
August 15 - The Pirates of the Caribbean
August 22 - The Princess & The Frog
August 29 - “Classic” Night – Two Hours in the Dark a Frank Capra Documentary followed Capra's classic film Mr. Deeds Goes To Town.
September 5 - Up
The Chamber of Commerce kicks off the season with the highest grossing movie of all time, Avatar. This film, nominated for nine Academy Awards, including best picture is from Oscar winning director James Cameron and features the vocal talents of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and more.
Also this year, the Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a “Classic” night. This year, UNCW Assistant Professor of Film Studies, Chip Hackler, will present his documentary on Frank Capra entitled Two Hours in the Dark and will be available to answers your questions. Following the documentary, the Frank Capra classic Mr. Deeds goes to Town will be shown.
Each week, the Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting a food drive benefiting a local charity. This is your chance to help someone in need simply by bringing a non-perishable food item for donation.
Line Up for the 2010 Free Movies at the Lake Series
Carolina Beach, NC – Every Sunday night in the summer, the Carolina Beach Lake Park comes alive with activity as families from all areas bring their lawn chairs and blankets and spend an evening together under the stars watching some of the best hit movies around.
This year will be no different. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is on the cutting edge offering a line up which includes three 2010 Academy Award nominated films as well as films that have yet to be released to the public. This year’s line up includes:
May 30 - Avatar
June 6 - Night at the Museum 2
June 13 - Star Trek
June 20 - Tooth Fairy
June 27 - Transformers
July 4 - Twilight – New Moon
July 11 - Blind Side
July 18 - Fame
July 25 - Where the Wild Things Are
August 1 - BeetleJuice
August 8 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
August 15 - The Pirates of the Caribbean
August 22 - The Princess & The Frog
August 29 - “Classic” Night – Two Hours in the Dark a Frank Capra Documentary followed Capra's classic film Mr. Deeds Goes To Town.
September 5 - Up
The Chamber of Commerce kicks off the season with the highest grossing movie of all time, Avatar. This film, nominated for nine Academy Awards, including best picture is from Oscar winning director James Cameron and features the vocal talents of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and more.
Also this year, the Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a “Classic” night. This year, UNCW Assistant Professor of Film Studies, Chip Hackler, will present his documentary on Frank Capra entitled Two Hours in the Dark and will be available to answers your questions. Following the documentary, the Frank Capra classic Mr. Deeds goes to Town will be shown.
Each week, the Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting a food drive benefiting a local charity. This is your chance to help someone in need simply by bringing a non-perishable food item for donation.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Pleasure Island Events
American Legion Fish Fry Today – Since it’s the first Friday of the month that means that the American Legion will be hosting their monthly fish fry. Today from 11-7, $8.00 will get you a plate with Fresh Fried Fish, Hushpuppies, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Ice Tea & Coffee. Desserts will be sold by the Ladies of the auxiliary starting at 5:00 p.m. The American Legion Hall is located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road, just south of the Post Office in Carolina Beach.
Cheer on your Team during the Super Bowl at Tangerine Caribbean Grill – On February 7th, Tangerine will be offering Super Bowl Specials as you cheer your on your team in their quest for the coveted Lombardi Trophy. Specials include Chili Bowls, Blackened Ribeye Sandwiches, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, $.40 wings, Personal Pan Pizzas, Nachos, Quesadillas, Burgers, Seafood Tacos and Classic Fish Fry Platters. All of these items are also available to go along with their full menu. Additionally, Tangerine’s will be offering a variety of drink specials. Tangerine Caribbean Grill is located at 300 N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach. www.tangerinegrille.com
Lazy Pirate Gears Up for Super Bowl – Celebrate the Super Bowl at The Lazy Pirate as they host the 1st Annual Super Bowl Pig Pickin’ Party. The Lazy Pirate will offer free food and prizes and an appearance will be made by the Miller Girls. The Lazy Pirate also offers the largest flat screen televisions on the Island. They are located at 701 N. Lake Park Boulevard next to the Drifter’s Reef Motel. For more information contact them at (910) 458-5414 ext. 505.
Linda’s Fashion “Super Sale on Super Bowl Sunday” – James Allen, proprietor of Linda’s Fashions, would like to invite everyone to his Super Sale on Super Bowl Sunday. Please join James and the staff at Linda’s Fashions for wine and cheese and be sure to take advantage of 50% off the entire store. This discount includes all sale and bargain room items and the new spring merchandise. This is a one day only sale on Sunday, February 7th from noon until 6:00 p.m. All sales are final and prior sales are excluded. www.lindasfashionscbnc.com
Make this Valentine’s Day Special with a Gift From the Fudgeboat – The Fudgeboat wants to remind everyone that their chocolate dipped strawberries sell out fast for Valentine’s Day. Be sure to pre-order at fudgeboat@bellsouth.net or (910) 617-9793. Instead of a mall kiosk, they will have hours at the beach this year! Store hours for the weekend will be Feb. 11th from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., Feb. 12th 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Feb. 13th from noon to 8:00 p.m., and February 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.fudgeboat.com
Special Olympics Gears up for their Annual Polar Plunge – This year’s Special Olympics Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 20th at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk next to the Courtyard Marriott. Come take a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean to support the Special Olympics of New Hanover County. Join them for an afternoon of live music, art, food, a silent auction, classic car show and much, much more. In order to plunge, you must raise a minimum of $50.00 (or $30 for students with proper ID). To request a brochure or for more information please email to polarplunge@plungenhc.com or call (910) 341-5876.
On-Line registration is available for this year’s Lo-Tide Run – This year’s 6th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day Lo-Tide Run is scheduled for March 13th at 9:00 a.m. On-line registration is now available through the website at www.lotiderun.org. While on-line registration is preferred, mail-in registration forms will be available for download on the website as well as distributed to local businesses.
14th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off Applicants and Sponsorships being Accepted – On April 17th, chefs from restaurants on Pleasure Island and surrounding communities gather on Pleasure Island for our famous Chowder Cook Off. This wonderful, daylong event includes live music, fun for the kids and, of course, great food. If your business is interested in competing in this year’s Cook Off, please contact the Chamber offices for an application or visit our website at www.pleasureislandnc.org. The Chamber is also accepting sponsorships for this event. This is a wildly popular event attracting thousands of people and is the perfect opportunity for your business to receive added exposure.
Cheer on your Team during the Super Bowl at Tangerine Caribbean Grill – On February 7th, Tangerine will be offering Super Bowl Specials as you cheer your on your team in their quest for the coveted Lombardi Trophy. Specials include Chili Bowls, Blackened Ribeye Sandwiches, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, $.40 wings, Personal Pan Pizzas, Nachos, Quesadillas, Burgers, Seafood Tacos and Classic Fish Fry Platters. All of these items are also available to go along with their full menu. Additionally, Tangerine’s will be offering a variety of drink specials. Tangerine Caribbean Grill is located at 300 N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach. www.tangerinegrille.com
Lazy Pirate Gears Up for Super Bowl – Celebrate the Super Bowl at The Lazy Pirate as they host the 1st Annual Super Bowl Pig Pickin’ Party. The Lazy Pirate will offer free food and prizes and an appearance will be made by the Miller Girls. The Lazy Pirate also offers the largest flat screen televisions on the Island. They are located at 701 N. Lake Park Boulevard next to the Drifter’s Reef Motel. For more information contact them at (910) 458-5414 ext. 505.
Linda’s Fashion “Super Sale on Super Bowl Sunday” – James Allen, proprietor of Linda’s Fashions, would like to invite everyone to his Super Sale on Super Bowl Sunday. Please join James and the staff at Linda’s Fashions for wine and cheese and be sure to take advantage of 50% off the entire store. This discount includes all sale and bargain room items and the new spring merchandise. This is a one day only sale on Sunday, February 7th from noon until 6:00 p.m. All sales are final and prior sales are excluded. www.lindasfashionscbnc.com
Make this Valentine’s Day Special with a Gift From the Fudgeboat – The Fudgeboat wants to remind everyone that their chocolate dipped strawberries sell out fast for Valentine’s Day. Be sure to pre-order at fudgeboat@bellsouth.net or (910) 617-9793. Instead of a mall kiosk, they will have hours at the beach this year! Store hours for the weekend will be Feb. 11th from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., Feb. 12th 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Feb. 13th from noon to 8:00 p.m., and February 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.fudgeboat.com
Special Olympics Gears up for their Annual Polar Plunge – This year’s Special Olympics Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 20th at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk next to the Courtyard Marriott. Come take a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean to support the Special Olympics of New Hanover County. Join them for an afternoon of live music, art, food, a silent auction, classic car show and much, much more. In order to plunge, you must raise a minimum of $50.00 (or $30 for students with proper ID). To request a brochure or for more information please email to polarplunge@plungenhc.com or call (910) 341-5876.
On-Line registration is available for this year’s Lo-Tide Run – This year’s 6th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day Lo-Tide Run is scheduled for March 13th at 9:00 a.m. On-line registration is now available through the website at www.lotiderun.org. While on-line registration is preferred, mail-in registration forms will be available for download on the website as well as distributed to local businesses.
14th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off Applicants and Sponsorships being Accepted – On April 17th, chefs from restaurants on Pleasure Island and surrounding communities gather on Pleasure Island for our famous Chowder Cook Off. This wonderful, daylong event includes live music, fun for the kids and, of course, great food. If your business is interested in competing in this year’s Cook Off, please contact the Chamber offices for an application or visit our website at www.pleasureislandnc.org. The Chamber is also accepting sponsorships for this event. This is a wildly popular event attracting thousands of people and is the perfect opportunity for your business to receive added exposure.
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