Big Print Block Party Art Festival 2010

On May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., come see giant 4 x 8 foot woodcuts printed with a steamroller LIVE! This year's visiting artist is Julia Morrisroe of Florida. Come and see local and regional art of many mediums. Free art projects for kids and there will be plenty of Arts and Crafts booths as well. www.capefearpress.com

6th Annual Battle for the North End Cup Volleyball Tournament
Come down to the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier on May 22nd and enjoy a day of fun in the sun and sand as our lifeguards compete for the Battle of the North End Cup. Proceeds help support your Pleasure Island Lifeguard Association. Sponsor a lifeguard team for $50 or form your own team. There will also be a Paintball Human Target Shooting and a 50/50 drawing. Applications can be picked up at The High Tide Lounge or Tangerine Caribbean Grill or call Josh Flemming at 336-830-5876.

2010 Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant
The 2010 Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant will be held May 22nd at 6:00 p.m., at the New Hanover County Senior Center located at 2222 South College Road in Wilmington. Advance tickets are $5.00 and admission at the door is $8. Attire for the evening is tropical! This is a fundraiser for the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Point Help Center. Congratulations to Wee Miss Alyson Blanton, Tiny Miss Brianna Horrell, Little Miss Ariana Beam, Junior Miss Gabrielle Mason, Teen Miss Sarah Coleman, Miss Mikenzi Rivenbark and Ms. Lyndsey Childers. For information, please contact Diane at (910) 458-5962.

Lower Cape Fear River Historic Cruise - May 23, 2010
Hope aboard the Winner Cruise Queen for this wonderful tour. This guided tour will include over 55 known historic sites from Carolina Beach Marina, through snow's Cut and down the Cape Fear River southward to the Atlantic Ocean off Bald Head Island. Refreshments will be provided along with entertainment for the return trip. Tickets are available at the Federal Point History Center next to the Carolina Beach Town Hall. Call 910-458-0502 for tickets.

Southern Charm to Hold Memorial Day Sale
Southern Charm will hold their Memorial Day Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 29th and 30th. Select jewelry and merchandise will be 20% off. Kick off the summer season looking your best. New summer sundresses just arrived as well as a new shipment of Funky Bandz!. www.southerncharmnc.com

Vacation Coupons are Here
The 2010 Vacation Coupon Books from Snow's Cut Media have arrived. Along with various locations on the Island, you can pick up your copy free at the Chamber offices. Also, Mike would like to announce that the 2010 Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will be out en masse next week. www.snowscutmonthly.com


Chamber Events


June 4th Friday Night Kick Off
will be held at
The Gazebo located on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Cape Fear Blvd
FEATURING
Sea Cruz
6:00 pm to 9:00pm
Free

Saturday, June 5th
ON THE BEACH
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
"Hottest" Names in Beach Music Today:
11::00 - 12:15 The Holiday Band
12:30 - 2:00 Mark Roberts and Breeze
2:15 - 3:45 The Magnificents Band
4:00 - 5:30 The Fantastic Shakers

Tickets in Advance - $15
At the Gate - $20

Saturday Night, June 5th
SHAG CONTEST
Held at Shanty's II Beach and Blues Club
Carolina Beach
Doors Open 7:00 pm
Contest: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $5 in advance and $8 at the door
Beach Music Tickets are now on sale at Linda's Fashions, Olde Salty, Silver Dollar and the Chamber of Commerce Office.

Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information or to pre-order tickets.
Boardwalk Makeover Happening


Boardwalk Makeover to kick off the Beach Music Weekend with Live Music at the Gazebo.
Join us at the Gazebo on Cape Fear Boulevard for a preview of Saturday's Beach Music Festival. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Mark Roberts and Breeze will be playing you favorite Beach Music tunes.

For more on the Boardwalk Makeover, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org

Visit Our Sponsor

Summer's Coming and with it a Plethora of Free Activities Brought to you By Boardwalk Makeover, Arts and Activities Committee and the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce

The Summer Season officially kicks off next week with the start of the Boardwalk Blast, Fireworks by the Sea and the Free Movies at the Lake Series. Tuesday night at the Boardwalk enjoy "Family Night" with bouncy houses, Karaoke and much more. Wednesday night is Bingo on the Boardwalk and Jazz at the Lake. Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., is the free concert at the Gazebo featuring Mojo Collins belting out the best in blues followed by the Chamber's Fireworks by the Sea at 9:00 p.m. Friday night, the fun continues with another concert at the Gazebo, starting at 6:30 p.m., featuring Machine Gun playing the best in classic rock. Stick around because there will be another fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. for those just getting into town for the weekend.

Saturday, don't forget to swing by the Lake in Carolina Beach to pick up the freshest fruits and veggies at the Carolina Beach Farmers Market. The market runs each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Lastly, you certainly won't want to miss the start of the Free Movies at the Lake. We are kicking off the season with the wildly popular Avatar. The movies start at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.) There will be concessions available, offering popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more at affordable prices. Also, each week the Chamber will be holding a food drive benefiting a local charity so be sure to bring a non-perishable food item with you.

This summer has so much to offer so be sure to check the calendar of events on the Chamber's website frequently at www.pleasureislandnc.org