Hi again, This is a repost of an older blog. (Thanks Stan Clinard for reading and responding to my earlier post!)
In trying to think of ways to get others to interact on this blog, I'd like for each of you who actually read this to respond to this question: My favorite thing about Seawatch is...: or I like Seawatch because...: For me, my favorite thing about Seawatch is the people. Without a doubt, our neighbors are what makes this such a great neighborhood. Whether it is our full-time neighbors, summertime neighbors or weekend neighbors, there is nothing like them. Even if Seawatch wasn't located on a gorgeous stretch of beach, with neighbors like we have, even the desert would be wonderful. Okay, how about it guys; What do you like best about Seawatch??? Joyce
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Kick Off To Memorial Day Weekend
KICK OFF TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Boardwalk Makeover Presents Boardwalk Blast Starting Tonight – The Boardwalk Makeover Organization is set to kick off the summer season with nightly activities. Tonight from 6:30 – 9:30, enjoy Mojo Collins playing on the Gazebo stage. Friday night, come out to hear Machine Gun at 6:30. They also have plenty of activities to keep you busy all week along such as Family Night on Tuesdays, Cash Bingo on Wednesdays, Shaggin’ on Friday, Kids’ Bingo on Saturday and Trop Rock DJ on Sundays. This year will be a summer to remember. For more information, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org
Carolina Beach Film and Fireworks Series Kicks Off This Friday – A sure sign that summer is coming is the start of the Chamber’s Film and Fireworks Series. The Fireworks will help ring in the start of the season this Friday night at 9:00 p.m. on the beach strand in front of the Boardwalk. (NOTE: For Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, the fireworks will take place on Friday night. Otherwise, plan to see them every Thursday at 9:00).
On Sunday night, join us at the Carolina Beach lake Park for our first movie, Bolt, playing at 8:45 p.m. Both of these wonderful events are FREE. So pack up your lawn chairs and head on down to Carolina Beach for some good ol’ family fun.
Island Colors, blow out your Flip Flop Sale – Island Colors is celebrating the start of summer with a Blow out your Flip Flop Sale, Thursday, May 21 – Monday, May 25. All women’s and men’s footwear throughout the store will be on sale from 10-70% off. They will be giving a free Margaritaville keychain or sticker with the purchase of women’s or men’s Margaritaville or Caribbean Soul Sandals, while supplies last. Please check out their 25-40% off racks, as more is being added to make room for their new Fresh Produce Sportswear that is arriving monthly. Come check out the great deals and kick off the summer in style.
2 Wine Guys Celebrates their 1 Year Anniversary – A special Congratulations goes out to Shawn Underwood and Joel Macon on the celebration of the 1 Year Anniversary of 2 Wine Guys at the Grind! Joel would like everyone to know that every Thursday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m., 2 Wine Guys at the Grind features free wine tastings. And join them every Friday and Saturday night from 8:00-10:00 p.m. for live music. For those of you know don’t know, shame on you, 2 Wine Guys is located at 308 N. Lake Park Boulevard across from the Carolina Beach Lake. Please visit their website at www.2wineguysatthegrind.com
Tuscan Grill is back with even more Specials for those Hot Summer Nights – Come in and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Tuscan Grill as they loosen the ties. Tuscan Grill would like to introduce their new tasty 10 menu items under $10. Tuscan Grill also features live music on the Patio with Sam Melvin on Thursday, Dave on Friday and Lisa and Galen on Saturday. They have also extended their hours and will be open until 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please visit their website at www.tuscangrill.us
Step Up for Soldiers Children’s Fishing Day - On May 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Step Up For Soldiers will be hosting a Children’s Fishing Day. All children of active duty military personnel are invited to partake in this free day of fishing. Breakfast and Lunch will be served and each child will receive a prize or gift. To register online, please go to www.stepupforsoldiers.org . For more information, please contact Tom Russell (910) 297-4981.
Beach Music is just around the Corner – On June 6th, we will be celebrating the 24th Annual Beach Music Festival! The line up for this year’s event includes, Jim Quick and Coastline, Sammy O’Banion with Mardi Gras, Holiday Band, Craig Woolard Band and Mark Roberts and Breeze. Thank you to Brew Thru – Carolina Beach as our Platinum Sponsor. Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber offices or through www.Etix.com Advance tickets are $10.00 and tickets at the gate will be $15.00. Be sure to come out Friday Night before the Beach Music Festival to Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club for the 4th Annual Shag Competition where both amateurs and novice shaggers will compete for great prizes. Registration starts at 6:00 with the competition kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door and are available at the Chamber offices.
Boardwalk Makeover Presents Boardwalk Blast Starting Tonight – The Boardwalk Makeover Organization is set to kick off the summer season with nightly activities. Tonight from 6:30 – 9:30, enjoy Mojo Collins playing on the Gazebo stage. Friday night, come out to hear Machine Gun at 6:30. They also have plenty of activities to keep you busy all week along such as Family Night on Tuesdays, Cash Bingo on Wednesdays, Shaggin’ on Friday, Kids’ Bingo on Saturday and Trop Rock DJ on Sundays. This year will be a summer to remember. For more information, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org
Carolina Beach Film and Fireworks Series Kicks Off This Friday – A sure sign that summer is coming is the start of the Chamber’s Film and Fireworks Series. The Fireworks will help ring in the start of the season this Friday night at 9:00 p.m. on the beach strand in front of the Boardwalk. (NOTE: For Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, the fireworks will take place on Friday night. Otherwise, plan to see them every Thursday at 9:00).
On Sunday night, join us at the Carolina Beach lake Park for our first movie, Bolt, playing at 8:45 p.m. Both of these wonderful events are FREE. So pack up your lawn chairs and head on down to Carolina Beach for some good ol’ family fun.
Island Colors, blow out your Flip Flop Sale – Island Colors is celebrating the start of summer with a Blow out your Flip Flop Sale, Thursday, May 21 – Monday, May 25. All women’s and men’s footwear throughout the store will be on sale from 10-70% off. They will be giving a free Margaritaville keychain or sticker with the purchase of women’s or men’s Margaritaville or Caribbean Soul Sandals, while supplies last. Please check out their 25-40% off racks, as more is being added to make room for their new Fresh Produce Sportswear that is arriving monthly. Come check out the great deals and kick off the summer in style.
2 Wine Guys Celebrates their 1 Year Anniversary – A special Congratulations goes out to Shawn Underwood and Joel Macon on the celebration of the 1 Year Anniversary of 2 Wine Guys at the Grind! Joel would like everyone to know that every Thursday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m., 2 Wine Guys at the Grind features free wine tastings. And join them every Friday and Saturday night from 8:00-10:00 p.m. for live music. For those of you know don’t know, shame on you, 2 Wine Guys is located at 308 N. Lake Park Boulevard across from the Carolina Beach Lake. Please visit their website at www.2wineguysatthegrind.com
Tuscan Grill is back with even more Specials for those Hot Summer Nights – Come in and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Tuscan Grill as they loosen the ties. Tuscan Grill would like to introduce their new tasty 10 menu items under $10. Tuscan Grill also features live music on the Patio with Sam Melvin on Thursday, Dave on Friday and Lisa and Galen on Saturday. They have also extended their hours and will be open until 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please visit their website at www.tuscangrill.us
Step Up for Soldiers Children’s Fishing Day - On May 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Step Up For Soldiers will be hosting a Children’s Fishing Day. All children of active duty military personnel are invited to partake in this free day of fishing. Breakfast and Lunch will be served and each child will receive a prize or gift. To register online, please go to www.stepupforsoldiers.org . For more information, please contact Tom Russell (910) 297-4981.
Beach Music is just around the Corner – On June 6th, we will be celebrating the 24th Annual Beach Music Festival! The line up for this year’s event includes, Jim Quick and Coastline, Sammy O’Banion with Mardi Gras, Holiday Band, Craig Woolard Band and Mark Roberts and Breeze. Thank you to Brew Thru – Carolina Beach as our Platinum Sponsor. Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber offices or through www.Etix.com Advance tickets are $10.00 and tickets at the gate will be $15.00. Be sure to come out Friday Night before the Beach Music Festival to Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club for the 4th Annual Shag Competition where both amateurs and novice shaggers will compete for great prizes. Registration starts at 6:00 with the competition kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door and are available at the Chamber offices.
Friday, May 15, 2009
UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER
Big Print Block Party & Art Festival – The past will meet the present as thirteen contemporary artists take on the oldest form of printmaking to make giant, 4x8 original woodcut prints right before your eyes. They’ll be using a 3 ton steamroller to provide the pressure of a printing press. This is the first event of its kind in the southeast. Visiting artists Mike Houston & Martin Mazorra of Cannonball Press in NYC who are masters of the medium, will be bringing four of their blocks to print. The event will be held May 16th on Cape Fear Boulevard by the Boardwalk from 9–4. There will be more local and regional art exhibited of various mediums and art things for the kids to do as well. Wine and cheese reception to be held at Le Soleil 4:00–7:00 p.m. Contact Jennifer Page at 458-4647 for more information. http://www.capefearpress.com/
Let’s Go Bowling at Cardinal Lanes – New Member Cardinal Lanes will be hosting a "Chamber Bowling Night" on May 20th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Admission is $3.00 and includes Pizza and Soda. Gather your teams for an evening of fun and friendly competition. http://www.bowlcardinal.com/
Live Music at Beau Rivage – Come jam out with Jam Sandwich on Saturday May 16th at Peanuts Pub, located in the Beau Rivage Clubhouse!! Jam Sandwich features Classic/Southern rock with a blues influence.. They'll have you shakin' it no doubt!! The party starts at 8:00 and there will be drink and appetizer specials. For more information please contact (910) 392-9021. http://www.beaurivagegolf.com/
Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project to Host Wine Tasting – On Sunday, May 17th from 2-5, head on down to the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar for a fundraising event for the Sea Turtle Project. This is their premier fundraiser and will be better than ever. Speaking of the Turtles, they are in need of volunteers for sea turtle patrolling season. The are looking for someone to rinse the Bobcats after their patrols and when they’ve cooled down. They will supply all the necessary equipment for this job and the individual will be trained by Sea Turtle volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Nancy at (910) 538-2918 or Jody at (910) 352-1765. Please visit their website at http://www.seaturtleproject.org/
Federal Point Yacht Club Seeking Donations – Ashley Mann, one of FPYC’s members is competing in the 2009 Man of the Year campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. FPTC is looking for donations to raffle off and/or give as door prizes. Anyone who donates will also be invited to attend their Benefit on the 23rd. If you would like to help the Yacht Club with a donation, please contact Rachel Nicke, manager of Federal Point Yacht Club, at 458-4511.
Step Up For Soldiers Children’s Fishing Day – On May 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Step Up For Soldiers will be hosting a Children’s Fishing Day. All children of active duty military personnel are invited to partake in this free day of fishing. Breakfast and Lunch will be served and each child will receive a prize or gift. To register online, please go to www.stepupforsoldiers.org. For more information, please contact Tom Russell (910) 297-4981.
Beach Music is just around the Corner – This year we will be celebrating the 24th Annual Beach Music Festival! And yes, we will be back on the beach this year. The line up for this year’s event includes, Jim Quick and Coastline, Sammy O’Banion with Mardi Gras, Holiday Band, Craig Woolard Band and Mark Roberts and Breeze. Thank you to Brew Thru – Carolina Beach as our Platinum Sponsor. Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber offices or through www.Etix.com Advance tickets are $10.00 and tickets at the gate will be $15.00. Be sure to come out Friday Night before the Beach Music Festival to Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club for the 4th Annual Shag Competition where both amateurs and novice shaggers will compete for great prizes. Registration starts at 6:00 with the competition kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door and are available at the Chamber offices.
Let’s Go Bowling at Cardinal Lanes – New Member Cardinal Lanes will be hosting a "Chamber Bowling Night" on May 20th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Admission is $3.00 and includes Pizza and Soda. Gather your teams for an evening of fun and friendly competition. http://www.bowlcardinal.com/
Live Music at Beau Rivage – Come jam out with Jam Sandwich on Saturday May 16th at Peanuts Pub, located in the Beau Rivage Clubhouse!! Jam Sandwich features Classic/Southern rock with a blues influence.. They'll have you shakin' it no doubt!! The party starts at 8:00 and there will be drink and appetizer specials. For more information please contact (910) 392-9021. http://www.beaurivagegolf.com/
Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project to Host Wine Tasting – On Sunday, May 17th from 2-5, head on down to the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar for a fundraising event for the Sea Turtle Project. This is their premier fundraiser and will be better than ever. Speaking of the Turtles, they are in need of volunteers for sea turtle patrolling season. The are looking for someone to rinse the Bobcats after their patrols and when they’ve cooled down. They will supply all the necessary equipment for this job and the individual will be trained by Sea Turtle volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Nancy at (910) 538-2918 or Jody at (910) 352-1765. Please visit their website at http://www.seaturtleproject.org/
Federal Point Yacht Club Seeking Donations – Ashley Mann, one of FPYC’s members is competing in the 2009 Man of the Year campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. FPTC is looking for donations to raffle off and/or give as door prizes. Anyone who donates will also be invited to attend their Benefit on the 23rd. If you would like to help the Yacht Club with a donation, please contact Rachel Nicke, manager of Federal Point Yacht Club, at 458-4511.
Step Up For Soldiers Children’s Fishing Day – On May 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Step Up For Soldiers will be hosting a Children’s Fishing Day. All children of active duty military personnel are invited to partake in this free day of fishing. Breakfast and Lunch will be served and each child will receive a prize or gift. To register online, please go to www.stepupforsoldiers.org. For more information, please contact Tom Russell (910) 297-4981.
Beach Music is just around the Corner – This year we will be celebrating the 24th Annual Beach Music Festival! And yes, we will be back on the beach this year. The line up for this year’s event includes, Jim Quick and Coastline, Sammy O’Banion with Mardi Gras, Holiday Band, Craig Woolard Band and Mark Roberts and Breeze. Thank you to Brew Thru – Carolina Beach as our Platinum Sponsor. Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber offices or through www.Etix.com Advance tickets are $10.00 and tickets at the gate will be $15.00. Be sure to come out Friday Night before the Beach Music Festival to Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club for the 4th Annual Shag Competition where both amateurs and novice shaggers will compete for great prizes. Registration starts at 6:00 with the competition kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door and are available at the Chamber offices.
Friday, April 17, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
Start Your Saturday Off Right with Island Women – 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Island Women will be hosting their 2nd Annual Yard & Bake Sale at 206 Fayetteville Avenue in Carolina Beach in the parking lot of Victory Beach Vacations. All proceeds are dedicated to the beautification of Pleasure Island. Be sure to stop by and pick up that unique treasure.
1st Annual Tri-4-Rye is here – On Saturday, April 18th, head down to the Hamlet Beach Access in Carolina Beach for this wonderful event benefiting the Carolina Beach Elementary School. This triathlon is a celebration of Island Life in honor Ryan McKee, life long resident of Pleasure Island who tragically lost his life last year. The triathlon consists of a 2-mile bike race, a 2-mile beach run and a 3-tier sandcastle building contest. Entry is $20 per person or $30 if you need a beach cruiser bike. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with the race starting at 9:15. All competitors will receive a complimentary ticket to the Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off where an award ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m.
Is there anything better than a warm Spring Day on Pleasure Island? – Of course, if you’re at the Carolina Beach Lake sampling Chowder from some of the area’s best restaurants. But, chowder isn’t the only you’ll find at the 13th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off. There will also be live music by Category 4 and Triple Play all day and our fabulous Kidz Zone for the youngsters. Admission is only $5 and the gates open at 11:30 a.m. Park for free at the Federal Point Shopping Center and ride the Wilmington Trolley to the lake, also for free.
Celebrate Women’s Night Out at the Clubhouse – Clean out those closets and bring the leftovers to the Clubhouse. If you can’t wear it, and it’s in GREAT conditions, bring it to the style swap. The swap will take place April 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There is a $15.00 entry fee. Bring 2 nice things, one accessory and anything you want to donate. Games will be played to see who gets what and you’ll also have a fun time just swapping. A dressing area will be provided along with wine, coffee and cheesecake. Please RSVP to (910) 264-7379.
N.C. Aquarium to Host 5K Race for the Planet Seahorse Sprint – On Sunday, April 19th, come down to the Aquarium for the 5K Race for the Planet Seahorse Sprint. Registration begins at 7:00 with the race kicking off at 8:00 a.m. The race will start at the Aquarium and take you through scenic Fort Fisher. Also, sign the little ones up for the salt marsh and crabbing expedition. There will be live music by The Casserole, Refreshments, Vendors and Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 males and females in each category.
11th Annual Shrimp Open Golf Tournament to be held April 20th – The golf tournament benefiting Cystic Fibrosis and Duke University Lung Transplant Research will be held April 20th at Echo Farms Golf Club in Wilmington. It is an 18 hole Captain’s Choice Tournament with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. After the tournament, a Shrimp-a-Roo will be held at Michael’s with an all-u-can-eat buffet, cash bar, auction and live entertainment. Teams will be selected by a random drawing. Golfers of ALL abilities are welcome. Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams, closest to the pins, longest and shortest drives. For more information, please call 458-7761.
With the arrival of Spring comes the Kure Beach Street Festival – On April 25th starting at 11:00 a.m., head on down to Kure Beach for their 3rd Annual Street Festival. There will be live music, good food, arts and crafts, plenty of dancing and a gigantic fireworks display at dusk. Some of the bands performing include The Sandy Bottom Beach Boys (bluegrass), Brunswick County Band (jazz), Diane and Tony (oldies, country, blues and more) and Shamalama (Beach, blues, Top 40 and more) The festival takes place on K Avenue in front of the Kure Beach Pier. Entrance to the festival is free.
Kure Memorial Lutheran Church Presents Kentucky Derby Day – This "Run for the Roses" event is a fundraiser for the KMLC. The Derby Day is scheduled for May 2nd from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on the lawn at KMLC located at 117 North Third Street in Kure Beach. Come out to support the Church Council "Jockeys" as they ride their horses across the finish line. Dress Code is hats for the ladies and bowties for the men. There will be a contest for Judge’s Choice for best hat and best bowtie. Southern style food and beverages will be available. Show your support to your favorite Jockey with a minimum pledge of $2.00. For more information please contact (910) 458-5266.
www.PleasureIslandNC.org April 17, 2009
1st Annual Tri-4-Rye is here – On Saturday, April 18th, head down to the Hamlet Beach Access in Carolina Beach for this wonderful event benefiting the Carolina Beach Elementary School. This triathlon is a celebration of Island Life in honor Ryan McKee, life long resident of Pleasure Island who tragically lost his life last year. The triathlon consists of a 2-mile bike race, a 2-mile beach run and a 3-tier sandcastle building contest. Entry is $20 per person or $30 if you need a beach cruiser bike. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with the race starting at 9:15. All competitors will receive a complimentary ticket to the Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off where an award ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m.
Is there anything better than a warm Spring Day on Pleasure Island? – Of course, if you’re at the Carolina Beach Lake sampling Chowder from some of the area’s best restaurants. But, chowder isn’t the only you’ll find at the 13th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off. There will also be live music by Category 4 and Triple Play all day and our fabulous Kidz Zone for the youngsters. Admission is only $5 and the gates open at 11:30 a.m. Park for free at the Federal Point Shopping Center and ride the Wilmington Trolley to the lake, also for free.
Celebrate Women’s Night Out at the Clubhouse – Clean out those closets and bring the leftovers to the Clubhouse. If you can’t wear it, and it’s in GREAT conditions, bring it to the style swap. The swap will take place April 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There is a $15.00 entry fee. Bring 2 nice things, one accessory and anything you want to donate. Games will be played to see who gets what and you’ll also have a fun time just swapping. A dressing area will be provided along with wine, coffee and cheesecake. Please RSVP to (910) 264-7379.
N.C. Aquarium to Host 5K Race for the Planet Seahorse Sprint – On Sunday, April 19th, come down to the Aquarium for the 5K Race for the Planet Seahorse Sprint. Registration begins at 7:00 with the race kicking off at 8:00 a.m. The race will start at the Aquarium and take you through scenic Fort Fisher. Also, sign the little ones up for the salt marsh and crabbing expedition. There will be live music by The Casserole, Refreshments, Vendors and Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 males and females in each category.
11th Annual Shrimp Open Golf Tournament to be held April 20th – The golf tournament benefiting Cystic Fibrosis and Duke University Lung Transplant Research will be held April 20th at Echo Farms Golf Club in Wilmington. It is an 18 hole Captain’s Choice Tournament with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. After the tournament, a Shrimp-a-Roo will be held at Michael’s with an all-u-can-eat buffet, cash bar, auction and live entertainment. Teams will be selected by a random drawing. Golfers of ALL abilities are welcome. Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams, closest to the pins, longest and shortest drives. For more information, please call 458-7761.
With the arrival of Spring comes the Kure Beach Street Festival – On April 25th starting at 11:00 a.m., head on down to Kure Beach for their 3rd Annual Street Festival. There will be live music, good food, arts and crafts, plenty of dancing and a gigantic fireworks display at dusk. Some of the bands performing include The Sandy Bottom Beach Boys (bluegrass), Brunswick County Band (jazz), Diane and Tony (oldies, country, blues and more) and Shamalama (Beach, blues, Top 40 and more) The festival takes place on K Avenue in front of the Kure Beach Pier. Entrance to the festival is free.
Kure Memorial Lutheran Church Presents Kentucky Derby Day – This "Run for the Roses" event is a fundraiser for the KMLC. The Derby Day is scheduled for May 2nd from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on the lawn at KMLC located at 117 North Third Street in Kure Beach. Come out to support the Church Council "Jockeys" as they ride their horses across the finish line. Dress Code is hats for the ladies and bowties for the men. There will be a contest for Judge’s Choice for best hat and best bowtie. Southern style food and beverages will be available. Show your support to your favorite Jockey with a minimum pledge of $2.00. For more information please contact (910) 458-5266.
www.PleasureIslandNC.org April 17, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER
American Legion’s Monthly Fish Fry – From 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. today, the American Legion Pleasure Island Post 129 is offering Fresh Fried Fish, Cole Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Hush Puppies, Potato Salad, Iced Tea and Coffee all for $8.00 per person. The American Legion Post is located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road so swing on by for your plate now. The Legion Pavilion is also available for rent for wedding receptions, private parties, meetings and more. Rental includes tables, chairs, restrooms, hearing/air conditioning and an outdoor gazebo. For more information, please call (910) 458-4253.
Katie B. Hines Senior Center Breakfast – Be sure to come by the Senior Center on Saturday, April 4th for their monthly pancake breakfast. Starting at 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., the Center is offering Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee or Tea and Juice. Adult prices are $6.00; children over 8 are $4.00 and children under 8 are free. Take outs are welcome. The Senior Center is located at 308 Cape Fear Boulevard. For more information call (910) 458-6609.
The Azalea Festival Variety Show is here – Member Hal Smith of Wachovia Securities is co-chairing this event and would like everyone to come out for the show. The event is Saturday, April 4th, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Six bands will be performing along with 4 soloists and a comedian. The event will be held at the Legion Field complex on Carolina Beach Road. Adult beverages and food will be available for purchase (so please leave your coolers at home) and admission to the event is FREE. For more information, visit their website at www.ncazaleafestival.org.
Tuscan Grill offers more sumptuous dinner specials – For the week of April 2nd through April 9th, Tuscan Grill will be offering Fresh Grouper with Chambord Peach Cream Sauce, risotto and a side item for $23.95; Seafood Pasta Fettuccine with Rosé Cream Sauce, Shrimp and Crab for $21.95; Flat Iron Steak served with Gorgonzola Spinach Cream Sauce and two sides; Tuscan’s Braised Pork Shank with Roasted Potatoes and side for $20.95 and Tuscan’s Sicilian Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes for $9.95. Reservations are recommended so call today at (910) 458-4745 or visit their website at www.tuscangrill.us
March may be over but the Madness Continues at the Black•Horn – Come out to the Black•Horn on Monday, April 6th to watch the NCAA Final Four Tournament. They will be offering a FREE Game Buffet, $2.00 Drafts, $3.00 Shooters and $4.00 Well Drinks. Black•Horn is located at 15 Carolina Beach Ave. North on the Boardwalk. For more information, please contact (910) 458-5255 or visit their website at www.blackhornbarandkitchen.com.
The Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off is only Two Weeks Away – Be sure to come out to the Carolina Beach Lake Park on Saturday, April 18th to watch some of the best chefs in the County compete for the title of Best Chowder and Judge’s Favorite. The Chowder Cook-Off is an annual event full of live music, fun for the kids and, of course, great food. Admission is only $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. Competing this year will be Jack Mackerel’s Island Grill, Harbor Master Restaurant, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant, Olde Salty’s, Seaside Grill – Courtyard Marriott, Tangerine Caribbean Grill, O’Charley’s and RuckerJohn’s. For more information contact the chamber at (910) 458-8434 or visit our website listed below.
The 9th Annual Touch of Class Charity Auction is Coming May 8th! – As summer approaches so does the Charity Auction. This year will be the 9th year for this fabulous event held at the Courtyard Marriott in Carolina Beach. The beneficiary for this year’s auction will be the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. Highlights of this year include a Hot Air Balloon Adventure, a Napa Valley Wine Country Experience, Fighter Pilot For-a-Day Adventure and much, much more. Tickets are $35.00 per person and are available at the Chamber offices. Reservations for tables of ten are also being taken so be sure to reserve your space now by calling (910) 458-8434.
Katie B. Hines Senior Center Breakfast – Be sure to come by the Senior Center on Saturday, April 4th for their monthly pancake breakfast. Starting at 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., the Center is offering Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee or Tea and Juice. Adult prices are $6.00; children over 8 are $4.00 and children under 8 are free. Take outs are welcome. The Senior Center is located at 308 Cape Fear Boulevard. For more information call (910) 458-6609.
The Azalea Festival Variety Show is here – Member Hal Smith of Wachovia Securities is co-chairing this event and would like everyone to come out for the show. The event is Saturday, April 4th, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Six bands will be performing along with 4 soloists and a comedian. The event will be held at the Legion Field complex on Carolina Beach Road. Adult beverages and food will be available for purchase (so please leave your coolers at home) and admission to the event is FREE. For more information, visit their website at www.ncazaleafestival.org.
Tuscan Grill offers more sumptuous dinner specials – For the week of April 2nd through April 9th, Tuscan Grill will be offering Fresh Grouper with Chambord Peach Cream Sauce, risotto and a side item for $23.95; Seafood Pasta Fettuccine with Rosé Cream Sauce, Shrimp and Crab for $21.95; Flat Iron Steak served with Gorgonzola Spinach Cream Sauce and two sides; Tuscan’s Braised Pork Shank with Roasted Potatoes and side for $20.95 and Tuscan’s Sicilian Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes for $9.95. Reservations are recommended so call today at (910) 458-4745 or visit their website at www.tuscangrill.us
March may be over but the Madness Continues at the Black•Horn – Come out to the Black•Horn on Monday, April 6th to watch the NCAA Final Four Tournament. They will be offering a FREE Game Buffet, $2.00 Drafts, $3.00 Shooters and $4.00 Well Drinks. Black•Horn is located at 15 Carolina Beach Ave. North on the Boardwalk. For more information, please contact (910) 458-5255 or visit their website at www.blackhornbarandkitchen.com.
The Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off is only Two Weeks Away – Be sure to come out to the Carolina Beach Lake Park on Saturday, April 18th to watch some of the best chefs in the County compete for the title of Best Chowder and Judge’s Favorite. The Chowder Cook-Off is an annual event full of live music, fun for the kids and, of course, great food. Admission is only $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. Competing this year will be Jack Mackerel’s Island Grill, Harbor Master Restaurant, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant, Olde Salty’s, Seaside Grill – Courtyard Marriott, Tangerine Caribbean Grill, O’Charley’s and RuckerJohn’s. For more information contact the chamber at (910) 458-8434 or visit our website listed below.
The 9th Annual Touch of Class Charity Auction is Coming May 8th! – As summer approaches so does the Charity Auction. This year will be the 9th year for this fabulous event held at the Courtyard Marriott in Carolina Beach. The beneficiary for this year’s auction will be the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. Highlights of this year include a Hot Air Balloon Adventure, a Napa Valley Wine Country Experience, Fighter Pilot For-a-Day Adventure and much, much more. Tickets are $35.00 per person and are available at the Chamber offices. Reservations for tables of ten are also being taken so be sure to reserve your space now by calling (910) 458-8434.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Real Estate Update
Real Estate Update
W/E 3/08/09
Carolina Beach
New Residential Listings for Carolina Beach
908 Carolina Beach Avenue N # 1-B $259,000
238 Silver Sloop Way $285,0001
502 Drill Shell Lane $447,500
615 Carolina Beach Avenue N # A $450,000
615 Carolina Beach Avenue N # B $450,000
1100 Carolina Beach Avenue N. # 1 $749,900
1118 Carolina Beach Avenue N $1,450,000
1101 S Lake Park Blvd # C-4 $185,900
1101 S Lake Park Blvd # C-15 $219,900
1518 Carolina Beach Avenue N # D – 8 $344,900
1012 Carolina Beach Avenue N # F $480,000
Pending Sales for Carolina Beach
700 S 5th Street $280,000
1415 Canal Drive # 1-L $299,000
106 South Carolina Avenue # 1 $399,450
Sold - For Carolina Beach
914 Colonial Circle $150,000
1308 Bowfin Lane # 2 $249,900
1407 Mackerel Lane # 1 $372,900
508 Jarrett Bay Drive $255,000
1317 Snapper Lane $275,000
5 Texas Avenue $312,000
Total Homes Currently Listed for Carolina Beach
459 Homes Listed between $85,000 and $4,000,000
Kure Beach
New Residential Listings for Kure Beach
506 – B Surf Drive # B $285,000
505 Shell Drive # B $297,500
1100 S Fort Fisher Blvd. # 907 $375,000
114 Howards Hill $499,000
1013 S Fort Fisher Blvd. $915,000
Pending Homes Currently Listed for Kure Beach
217 N Fort Fisher Blvd. # A $459,900
Sold – Kure Beach
805 Cutter Court $350,000
234 N Third Avenue # B $390,000
Total Homes Currently Listed In Kure Beach
153 Homes Listed between $175,000 and $1,950,000
Lots and Land- Carolina & Kure Beach
New Lot Listing – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
141 Lighthouse Drive $108,000
206 S 4th Street $103,000
1513 Bowfin Lane $175,900
209 Atlantic Avenue $699,900
Pending Lot Sales – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Sold Lots – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Total Lots Currently Listed
177 Lots Listed between $89,900 and $9,700,000
W/E 3/08/09
Carolina Beach
New Residential Listings for Carolina Beach
908 Carolina Beach Avenue N # 1-B $259,000
238 Silver Sloop Way $285,0001
502 Drill Shell Lane $447,500
615 Carolina Beach Avenue N # A $450,000
615 Carolina Beach Avenue N # B $450,000
1100 Carolina Beach Avenue N. # 1 $749,900
1118 Carolina Beach Avenue N $1,450,000
1101 S Lake Park Blvd # C-4 $185,900
1101 S Lake Park Blvd # C-15 $219,900
1518 Carolina Beach Avenue N # D – 8 $344,900
1012 Carolina Beach Avenue N # F $480,000
Pending Sales for Carolina Beach
700 S 5th Street $280,000
1415 Canal Drive # 1-L $299,000
106 South Carolina Avenue # 1 $399,450
Sold - For Carolina Beach
914 Colonial Circle $150,000
1308 Bowfin Lane # 2 $249,900
1407 Mackerel Lane # 1 $372,900
508 Jarrett Bay Drive $255,000
1317 Snapper Lane $275,000
5 Texas Avenue $312,000
Total Homes Currently Listed for Carolina Beach
459 Homes Listed between $85,000 and $4,000,000
Kure Beach
New Residential Listings for Kure Beach
506 – B Surf Drive # B $285,000
505 Shell Drive # B $297,500
1100 S Fort Fisher Blvd. # 907 $375,000
114 Howards Hill $499,000
1013 S Fort Fisher Blvd. $915,000
Pending Homes Currently Listed for Kure Beach
217 N Fort Fisher Blvd. # A $459,900
Sold – Kure Beach
805 Cutter Court $350,000
234 N Third Avenue # B $390,000
Total Homes Currently Listed In Kure Beach
153 Homes Listed between $175,000 and $1,950,000
Lots and Land- Carolina & Kure Beach
New Lot Listing – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
141 Lighthouse Drive $108,000
206 S 4th Street $103,000
1513 Bowfin Lane $175,900
209 Atlantic Avenue $699,900
Pending Lot Sales – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Sold Lots – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Total Lots Currently Listed
177 Lots Listed between $89,900 and $9,700,000
Monday, March 9, 2009
Welcome Havana's
Great New Restaurant
It has always been my practice not to eat at a new restaurant for at least 1 to 2 months after it has opened. The reasons being are: 1. New restaurants are usually crowded and 2. They don’t have the systems figured out yet. This tends to makes for lousy service, running out of food, etc.
Havana’s which is located where The Cottage was, (formerly Zorbas, but thank goodness they are gone!), opened on Thursday, March 5th and we ate there last night, Sunday, March 8th. We went with two other couples from our neighborhood, Richard and Joan Van Ham and Richard and Kris Roehl/Bell.
When we first walked in, we were greeted by the owner. A table was being arranged for the 6 of us before our entire party entered the restaurant. We were seated and immediately greeted by our waiter, TJ. Menus were distributed and drink orders taken. Havana’s has a pretty good wine list and TJ was able to recommend a Chardonnay that Richard (Lance), Joan and I ordered.
The menu is very nice with appetizers, which we did not try, salads, and entrees. They don’t have an overwhelming menu, but they do have steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, etc. I ordered the Mahi Mahi, blackened. Joyce got the chicken and mushrooms over pasta, Richard and Richard each ordered the scallops, Joan had the vegetable lasagna and Kris had the Caesar Salad with grilled chicken.
As we enjoyed our drinks, we were served bread with roasted red pepper butter that was excellent. When the food arrived, and it was all served at the same time by three servers, everyone raved over their choice. We pretty much all shared a taste of each other’s dinner. I must say, that while my fish was excellent, the scallops were absolutely the best I have ever had. Joyce’s chicken pasta dish was also very, very good.
Bottom line, we were all very, very impressed. Joyce and my bill for our dinners was right at $50.00. (Richard and Joan paid for the wine.) All in all, we were very impressed. Obviously, this restaurant, staff and management know the restaurant business. Welcome to Pleasure Island Havana’s.
It has always been my practice not to eat at a new restaurant for at least 1 to 2 months after it has opened. The reasons being are: 1. New restaurants are usually crowded and 2. They don’t have the systems figured out yet. This tends to makes for lousy service, running out of food, etc.
Havana’s which is located where The Cottage was, (formerly Zorbas, but thank goodness they are gone!), opened on Thursday, March 5th and we ate there last night, Sunday, March 8th. We went with two other couples from our neighborhood, Richard and Joan Van Ham and Richard and Kris Roehl/Bell.
When we first walked in, we were greeted by the owner. A table was being arranged for the 6 of us before our entire party entered the restaurant. We were seated and immediately greeted by our waiter, TJ. Menus were distributed and drink orders taken. Havana’s has a pretty good wine list and TJ was able to recommend a Chardonnay that Richard (Lance), Joan and I ordered.
The menu is very nice with appetizers, which we did not try, salads, and entrees. They don’t have an overwhelming menu, but they do have steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, etc. I ordered the Mahi Mahi, blackened. Joyce got the chicken and mushrooms over pasta, Richard and Richard each ordered the scallops, Joan had the vegetable lasagna and Kris had the Caesar Salad with grilled chicken.
As we enjoyed our drinks, we were served bread with roasted red pepper butter that was excellent. When the food arrived, and it was all served at the same time by three servers, everyone raved over their choice. We pretty much all shared a taste of each other’s dinner. I must say, that while my fish was excellent, the scallops were absolutely the best I have ever had. Joyce’s chicken pasta dish was also very, very good.
Bottom line, we were all very, very impressed. Joyce and my bill for our dinners was right at $50.00. (Richard and Joan paid for the wine.) All in all, we were very impressed. Obviously, this restaurant, staff and management know the restaurant business. Welcome to Pleasure Island Havana’s.
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