As the year winds down we are closing out what could be considered the start of our recovery, we have now seen 3 months of growth in sold units over the same time frame from a year ago. From October to December of 2008 we saw the bottom of our sold units, (see chart) while our median sold price seemed to bottom out around Jan to Mar of 09’. Our pending sales index shows its lowest point around Jan 2009. We have struggled thru the year, losing value on our average sales price a drop of 9.5% from last year this time. November saw an increase of 74% over last year this time. We have heard everyone say that the primary reason for such a large increase was due to the possible ending of the $8,000 Tax credit. On November 6th the President signed the extension of the $8,000 Tax credit for First Time Home Buyers. This took a lot of pressure off getting that property closed by November 30, 2009. I believe we will see some carry over into December. As the holidays slow down some buyers, I believe the other buyers are getting ready for Spring 2010. The $8,000 tax credit goes till April 30th with properties closings up to June 30th. If you look at our listing inventory (chart) you will see that we usually have an increase in listing inventory in the spring. The Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke has indicated that the Fed plans to maintain the fed funds rate at extremely low levels for an extended period of time. This is based on the feds belief that inflation will remain low for the next couple of years. Last week’s 30 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 4.81% with a .70% origination fee ending 12/10/09. Are you ready for an active spring?
In the month of November we saw a decrease of 186 homes in our listing inventory, we have 5,113 homes on the market; this continues to put us in a strong buyer’s market with a listing inventory of over a 13.1 month supply. Our listing inventory has remained consistent for almost a year now. The last time we had inventory below 5,000 was January 2007. Our average list price has dropped to $379,092. For November we saw another increase in our seller concessions, it jumped to 26.7%. Our average days on the market have dropped to the 120’s, it decreased about 15 days from last month. The list to sold ratio is 94.4% up .5% from last month; we want this number to be going up. The number of homes that sold in 15 days or less continues to remain very low, 19.5% of November sold homes, same number as last month. On a rolling 12 month our sold units are down by 10.5% and improvement of 8% from last month. Our average list price has dipped below the $400,000 range for three months; we have to go back to April 2005 to find an average list price below $400,000, for November 09 it was $379,092.
Despite all the media comments about our markets we are still lending money for residential mortgages. If a client has income and credit and some sort of down payment; they can get a mortgage. It goes to the basic three C’s – Capacity, Collateral and Character.
Listing Inventory
In November we saw a decrease in listing inventory of 186 units, mainly due to the high number of sales and the fact that November is not known to be a strong month for listings. We are about 381 units down from December 2008. We have 5,113 single family homes for sale in our MLS. The average list price of $379,092 is down by $3,242 from last month. The average list price has decreased by .08% from Oct 2009.
Monthly Average Sold Price
Our monthly average sold price is down by 4.0% from last month and down 9.5% from November 2008. A lot of sellers seemed to have negotiated with buyers in Oct and early November thinking that the tax credit was going away and worried that there buyer would go away also, which is why we also have a high seller concession ratio this month. We are down $9,535 from last month. November average sold price ($226,494) shows a decrease of just 11.7% from year end 2008.
Monthly Sold Units
The number of sold homes is down 13.7% from last month and up 74.9% from November 2008. November saw a increase of 167 sold homes over November 2008. This is our third monthly increase in year over year sold homes since September 2005. Our monthly sold units continue to lag behind the last couple of years by as much as 9.5%. We have now had the last 7 months in 2009 with over 375 units sold compare that with 2008 and we had 8 months with 375+ units sold. You can notice that all of our big dips seem to occur on or about December. I believe we will continue to see the next couple of months with unit sales over and above the previous year. No doubt in my mind the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit has contributed to this increase in sales units and I would anticipate it to continue over the next several months as we approach the new potential extended deadline of April 30, 2010 (more on this later).
Market Absorption rate – The number of homes sold in November, 390 divided by the current listing inventory, 5,113 gives us a 13.1 month supply of single family homes (we had a 1.0 month increase from last month). The increase in sales units for November affects this calculation. This just means that we have plenty of homes to sell. With rates where they are and plenty of inventory we can get this number down.
List to Sold price ratio – the average list price of the sold properties is $239,838 and the average sold price is $226,494 for November which gives us a 94.4% list to sold price ratio – a increase of .4% from last month. We have now managed to stay under 95% for a year.
Seller Concessions – We had 26.7% of sold properties report a sales concession for November, an increase of 1.8%. I think we saw a lot of concessions as people were anxious to sell to buyers trying to meet the tax credit deadline. We want this number to go lower. The average concession for the month was $3,688.
Days on Market – The average days on market for the sold properties is now at 125 for November. That is almost 5 + months to keep a property on the market. Only 19.5% of the properties were placed under contract in less than 15 days for the month of November, no real change from last month.
Carolina & Kure Beach
There are currently 465 single family homes for sale and this represents a 20 unit decrease over November 2009 and 9.1% of our total WRAR inventory. The average list price is $445,268 a slight decrease of about $5,000 from October. In November there were 22 homes sold, divide that by the homes available and you have a 21.1 monthly supply of homes in Carolina and Kure Beach (we just added about 7 months). The average sold price for the month of November was $283,364 and is up from last month. In November 2008 we had 10 home sales at an average $278,152. When we look at our year to date we see that we are ahead in units by 38 and our average sold price has dipped from $372,215 (first eleven months of 2008) to a current $298,174 a decrease of 19.9%.
This data was pulled on December 14, 2009, based on information from the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS Incorporated, for the period Jan. 1, 2005 through November 30, 2009.
I want to thank David Flory NMLS #91592, of Cunningham Mortgage for much of the information in this report.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
For One Stop Fitness, Visit Muscleworx New Studio – Muscleworx has expanded to a 3000 square foot fully equipped membership fitness center with a 1200 square foot fully equipped private personal training studio. Certified fitness professionals are always on staff during business hours. And, if you join by December 1st, it’s only $19.00 a month. For more information call (910) 458-9950 or visit www.muscleworx.com
Havana’s Now Offers Sunday Brunch – One of the Island’s newest and most elegant restaurants is now offering Sunday Brunch. Their "Bottomless Buffet" is available from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Adults are $12.95 and Kids are $6.95. For more information please call (910) 458-2822 or visit www.havanasrestaurant.com
Get Ready to Yell "BINGO" – The Katie B. Hines Senior Center will be hosting a Bingo Marathon on Saturday, November 21, 2009. There will be 25 games with all cash prizes for $300, $400 and $500 games. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the games start at 11:00. There will be free coffee and popcorn. All games are included for just $35.00. Seating is limited so call (910) 458-6609 to reserve your space.
Special Announcement from Squigley’s – Squigley’s wants to thank everyone for a great year. Sunday, during the "Holiday Walk" from noon to 6:00 p.m., they will be offering free ice cream because it’s their closing day for 2009. Just bring in a donation for "Toys For Tots" or spend $10.00 or more at the Gift Gallery and you can indulge yourself with your favorite Squigley sweet treat. The offer is good until the ice cream is gone. See you in the Spring. www.squigleysicecream.com
Special Opportunity for Your Business – The Fudgeboat is modifying its advertising strategy for the next year and has decided to not renew the billboard in the Pleasure Island Medical Center Area. It is a great space and Duke would be more than happy to put any interested business owners directly in touch with the billboard owner. Contact Duke at (910) 617-9792.
Business Hour Changes at the Fudgeboat and Krazy Kones – The Fudgeboat is open Friday from 5-8 pm, Saturday from 1-8 pm & Sunday from 1-5 pm. The Fudgeboat is already accepting holiday orders and has added Bailey’s Irish Cream, Eggnog and Candy Cane flavors to the traditional line up. Krazy Kones is open on Saturday from 1-8 pm & Sunday from 1-5 pm. Seasonal soft serve flavors have been added which include pumpkin pie, caramel apple and coffee & cream. www.fudgeboat.com and www.krazykones.com
The Holidays are Coming So Get Your Pet Ready – Coastal K-9 Bakery is offering Photos with "Santa Paws". Bring your pet in for this unique opportunity. Santa visits take place on November 29th, December 6th and December 13th from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. One pet is $10 – 2 pets is $20 and 3 or more is $25.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Ruffian Foundation and its feral cat shelter. I, personally have taken my dog there and I can tell you it was a blast. www.coastalk9bakery.com
Let Plaza Hair Design Spoil You this Holiday Season – Just in time for the Holidays, Plaza Hair Design offers a full menu of services that meet your unique needs. And, receive $10 off by combining any 2 services. They offer Color ($45), Hi/Lo Lights (starting at $75), Perms (Starting at $75), Haircut/style ($25), Men’s Cut and Shampoo ($22) or just a Men’s Cut ($17). Plaza Hair Design is located at 1009 Lake Park Boulevard, Suite 3A. Call Erin today for an appointment at (910) 458-6117 or (775) 293-2299.
Let Thyme Savor make your Holidays Easier – Thyme Savor is offering three different Holiday Dinners to Go. Each package includes Turkey, Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Cranberry Chutney, Chestnut Stuffing & Dessert. The small package serves 4-8 people; the medium package serves 10-14 people & the large package serves 18-24 people. Prices range from $69.99 to $179.99. Additional side items can be purchased for $4.99 per quart. To place an order, please call 910-465-9668 or email to thymesavor@hotmail.com. Please visit their website at www.thymesavorcatering.com for more information.
Christmas Trees – Premium Fraser Firs, the Best on the Island (3’ to 10’ trees) not what you will normally find at stores that wilt away in weeks. They will also be offering wreaths (from 12-24"), Cinco stands and fresh cut garland. So come get warm by the fire pit, listen to the music and watch your favorite Christmas movies while you check out their beautiful trees from our own North Carolina Mountains. Best of all, FREE DELIVERY of your tree and end of season recycle pickup. But even better, a portion of the proceeds will benefit OUR Carolina Beach Elementary School. So come join the crew at Pleasure Island Rentals at their winter wonderland and pick from the best trees around for your Holiday Season.
Havana’s Now Offers Sunday Brunch – One of the Island’s newest and most elegant restaurants is now offering Sunday Brunch. Their "Bottomless Buffet" is available from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Adults are $12.95 and Kids are $6.95. For more information please call (910) 458-2822 or visit www.havanasrestaurant.com
Get Ready to Yell "BINGO" – The Katie B. Hines Senior Center will be hosting a Bingo Marathon on Saturday, November 21, 2009. There will be 25 games with all cash prizes for $300, $400 and $500 games. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the games start at 11:00. There will be free coffee and popcorn. All games are included for just $35.00. Seating is limited so call (910) 458-6609 to reserve your space.
Special Announcement from Squigley’s – Squigley’s wants to thank everyone for a great year. Sunday, during the "Holiday Walk" from noon to 6:00 p.m., they will be offering free ice cream because it’s their closing day for 2009. Just bring in a donation for "Toys For Tots" or spend $10.00 or more at the Gift Gallery and you can indulge yourself with your favorite Squigley sweet treat. The offer is good until the ice cream is gone. See you in the Spring. www.squigleysicecream.com
Special Opportunity for Your Business – The Fudgeboat is modifying its advertising strategy for the next year and has decided to not renew the billboard in the Pleasure Island Medical Center Area. It is a great space and Duke would be more than happy to put any interested business owners directly in touch with the billboard owner. Contact Duke at (910) 617-9792.
Business Hour Changes at the Fudgeboat and Krazy Kones – The Fudgeboat is open Friday from 5-8 pm, Saturday from 1-8 pm & Sunday from 1-5 pm. The Fudgeboat is already accepting holiday orders and has added Bailey’s Irish Cream, Eggnog and Candy Cane flavors to the traditional line up. Krazy Kones is open on Saturday from 1-8 pm & Sunday from 1-5 pm. Seasonal soft serve flavors have been added which include pumpkin pie, caramel apple and coffee & cream. www.fudgeboat.com and www.krazykones.com
The Holidays are Coming So Get Your Pet Ready – Coastal K-9 Bakery is offering Photos with "Santa Paws". Bring your pet in for this unique opportunity. Santa visits take place on November 29th, December 6th and December 13th from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. One pet is $10 – 2 pets is $20 and 3 or more is $25.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Ruffian Foundation and its feral cat shelter. I, personally have taken my dog there and I can tell you it was a blast. www.coastalk9bakery.com
Let Plaza Hair Design Spoil You this Holiday Season – Just in time for the Holidays, Plaza Hair Design offers a full menu of services that meet your unique needs. And, receive $10 off by combining any 2 services. They offer Color ($45), Hi/Lo Lights (starting at $75), Perms (Starting at $75), Haircut/style ($25), Men’s Cut and Shampoo ($22) or just a Men’s Cut ($17). Plaza Hair Design is located at 1009 Lake Park Boulevard, Suite 3A. Call Erin today for an appointment at (910) 458-6117 or (775) 293-2299.
Let Thyme Savor make your Holidays Easier – Thyme Savor is offering three different Holiday Dinners to Go. Each package includes Turkey, Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Cranberry Chutney, Chestnut Stuffing & Dessert. The small package serves 4-8 people; the medium package serves 10-14 people & the large package serves 18-24 people. Prices range from $69.99 to $179.99. Additional side items can be purchased for $4.99 per quart. To place an order, please call 910-465-9668 or email to thymesavor@hotmail.com. Please visit their website at www.thymesavorcatering.com for more information.
Christmas Trees – Premium Fraser Firs, the Best on the Island (3’ to 10’ trees) not what you will normally find at stores that wilt away in weeks. They will also be offering wreaths (from 12-24"), Cinco stands and fresh cut garland. So come get warm by the fire pit, listen to the music and watch your favorite Christmas movies while you check out their beautiful trees from our own North Carolina Mountains. Best of all, FREE DELIVERY of your tree and end of season recycle pickup. But even better, a portion of the proceeds will benefit OUR Carolina Beach Elementary School. So come join the crew at Pleasure Island Rentals at their winter wonderland and pick from the best trees around for your Holiday Season.
Friday, November 6, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
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.
Katie B. Hines Senior Center to hold Pancake Breakfast – Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00, the Senior Center will be offering their monthly pancake breakfast which includes Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee or Tea and Juice. Adults are $6.00 and Children over 8 are $4.00. The Katie B. Hines Senior Center is located at 308 Cape Fear Boulevard in Carolina Beach.
Let Thyme Savor make your Holidays Easier – Let Thyme Savor cook for you and you can take the credit. Thyme Savor is offering three different Holiday Dinners to Go. Each package
includes Turkey, Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Cranberry Chutney, Chestnut Stuffing and
Dessert. The small package serves 4-8 people. The medium package serves 10-14 people and
the large package serves 18-24 people. Prices range from $69.99 to $179.99. Additional side
items can be purchased for $4.99 per quart. If you place your order by November 16, 2009 you
can receive either 2 additional side items or 1 additional desert pie. To place an order, please call
910-465-9668 or email to thymesavor@hotmail.com. Please visit their website at
www.thymesavorcatering.com for more information.
Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show is Coming – On December 11th and 12th in downtown Kure Beach, come join the fun of singing, dancing and Characters Galore as we celebrate the holidays with the Christmas Fantasy Show. This event is free and open to the public but remember to dress warmly as it always snows at the show!
Staples in Monkey Junction Allows You to Save the Easy Way – For a limited time only earn 50% back in Staples Rewards on all copies. This includes all color and black and white copies on all paper types and sizes. Staples offers both full service and self service. Orders can be
submitted in the store or online at www.staples.com/copyandprint
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays with C&J’s Cleaning Service – Are you busy decorating,
shopping, wrapping gifts or busy with Holiday parties? If so, let C&J’s Cleaning Service help
you. Mention this ad and receive $25.00 off cleaning services. Please call 622-1072 or 799-
1960 for more information.
This Week’s Specials at Tuscan Grill – This week, Tuscan Grill is offering the Tuscan
Vegetable, Pasta and Chicken Bowl for $8; Shrimp, Chicken or Filet Hibachi Bowl for $8; Pasta
of the Day for $9.95; Sicilian Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes for $9.95 and so much more.
Don’t forget to check on their 10 for Under 10 Bar Food Menu and Daily Drink Specials.
Tuscan Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 – 9:00 and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 – 9:30. Please visit their website at www.tuscangrill.us for more information.
Checkered Church to host Open House – The Checkered Church Gift Shop will hold their 13th
Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday, November 13th and 14th from noon until
4:00 p.m. Come see their Mermaid themed tree, sample their gourmet foods from Goodness
Gracies, Gullah Gourmet, Maggie & Mary’s and more. Refreshments will be available and every
sale will be eligible for their “
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.
Katie B. Hines Senior Center to hold Pancake Breakfast – Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00, the Senior Center will be offering their monthly pancake breakfast which includes Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee or Tea and Juice. Adults are $6.00 and Children over 8 are $4.00. The Katie B. Hines Senior Center is located at 308 Cape Fear Boulevard in Carolina Beach.
Let Thyme Savor make your Holidays Easier – Let Thyme Savor cook for you and you can take the credit. Thyme Savor is offering three different Holiday Dinners to Go. Each package
includes Turkey, Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Cranberry Chutney, Chestnut Stuffing and
Dessert. The small package serves 4-8 people. The medium package serves 10-14 people and
the large package serves 18-24 people. Prices range from $69.99 to $179.99. Additional side
items can be purchased for $4.99 per quart. If you place your order by November 16, 2009 you
can receive either 2 additional side items or 1 additional desert pie. To place an order, please call
910-465-9668 or email to thymesavor@hotmail.com. Please visit their website at
www.thymesavorcatering.com for more information.
Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show is Coming – On December 11th and 12th in downtown Kure Beach, come join the fun of singing, dancing and Characters Galore as we celebrate the holidays with the Christmas Fantasy Show. This event is free and open to the public but remember to dress warmly as it always snows at the show!
Staples in Monkey Junction Allows You to Save the Easy Way – For a limited time only earn 50% back in Staples Rewards on all copies. This includes all color and black and white copies on all paper types and sizes. Staples offers both full service and self service. Orders can be
submitted in the store or online at www.staples.com/copyandprint
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays with C&J’s Cleaning Service – Are you busy decorating,
shopping, wrapping gifts or busy with Holiday parties? If so, let C&J’s Cleaning Service help
you. Mention this ad and receive $25.00 off cleaning services. Please call 622-1072 or 799-
1960 for more information.
This Week’s Specials at Tuscan Grill – This week, Tuscan Grill is offering the Tuscan
Vegetable, Pasta and Chicken Bowl for $8; Shrimp, Chicken or Filet Hibachi Bowl for $8; Pasta
of the Day for $9.95; Sicilian Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes for $9.95 and so much more.
Don’t forget to check on their 10 for Under 10 Bar Food Menu and Daily Drink Specials.
Tuscan Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 – 9:00 and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 – 9:30. Please visit their website at www.tuscangrill.us for more information.
Checkered Church to host Open House – The Checkered Church Gift Shop will hold their 13th
Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday, November 13th and 14th from noon until
4:00 p.m. Come see their Mermaid themed tree, sample their gourmet foods from Goodness
Gracies, Gullah Gourmet, Maggie & Mary’s and more. Refreshments will be available and every
sale will be eligible for their “
Friday, October 30, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
On October 30th at 4:00 p.m., the NC State School of Design will make their final presentation on their findings for the possible future economic development of the B-1 district for Kure Beach. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. If you have questions, please contact Kaysie Pralle, Town Clerk at 458-8216.
Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club to Host Halloween Party – On Saturday, October 31st from 2:00 until Midnight, Shanty’s will be hosting a Halloween party as a benefit for Shag Instructor Roan Grooms to help defray the cost of her recent hospital bills. The Craig Woolard Band, Mark Roberts & Breeze and The Fantastic Shakers will be appearing along with Deejays Joey Warren and Steve Carter. Singes are %15.00 and couples are $25.00. There will be $2 domestic beer, $1 12 oz. draft beer, $3 wine and $3 margaritas. Additionally hot dogs and pizza will be served for a donation. Microtel is offering $40 room for the night which includes a shuttle ride. Costumes are welcome and there will be a contest with prizes awarded.
Surfhouse Presents a Halloween Movie Fest – On Saturday, October 31st from 6:30 p.m. until ?, Surfhouse present a Halloween Movie Fest featuring such favorites as "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", The Simpsons in "Tree House of Horrors" and "Beetle Juice". Costumed kids will receive free candy. Surfhouse is located at 604 N. Lake Park Boulevard. For more information please visit www.surfhousenc.com or call (910) 707-0422.
Fourth Annual Holiday Walk is Coming – On November 22nd, from Noon until 6:00 p.m., the deals will be plentiful in Carolina Beach during the Annual Holiday Walk. Businesses will be holding open houses complete with prizes, great deals, entertainment, discounts and more. Look for the Santa Balloon outside participating businesses to take advantage of this early holiday shopping opportunity. For more information or to have your business take part, please call 458-0120 or visit www.snowscut.com.
Boardwalk Makeover Presents the 1st Annual Christmas by the Sea – Beginning Friday, November 27th, at 8:00 p.m., following the Island of Lights’ Lighting of the Lake, the Boardwalk will come alive with holiday merriment. There will be a fire pit with story telling, hot chocolate, a live nativity scene, caroling, Santa, theatre, choral and band performances, puppet shows, arts and crafts market area and ornament making for the kids. Festivities will be held on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. All boardwalk coves will be decorated thanks to area businesses and Groups. Be sure to make this holiday season special and come by the Boardwalk with your family and friends. www.boardwalkmakeover.org.
Havana’s Offers Specials – Monday through Thursday night, Havana’s will be offering daily specials for $12.95. These specials will be changing daily so be sure to stop by for their latest culinary creation. There will also be daily drink specials available. For more information please visit www.havanasrestaurant.com or call (910) 458-2822.
Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club to Host Halloween Party – On Saturday, October 31st from 2:00 until Midnight, Shanty’s will be hosting a Halloween party as a benefit for Shag Instructor Roan Grooms to help defray the cost of her recent hospital bills. The Craig Woolard Band, Mark Roberts & Breeze and The Fantastic Shakers will be appearing along with Deejays Joey Warren and Steve Carter. Singes are %15.00 and couples are $25.00. There will be $2 domestic beer, $1 12 oz. draft beer, $3 wine and $3 margaritas. Additionally hot dogs and pizza will be served for a donation. Microtel is offering $40 room for the night which includes a shuttle ride. Costumes are welcome and there will be a contest with prizes awarded.
Surfhouse Presents a Halloween Movie Fest – On Saturday, October 31st from 6:30 p.m. until ?, Surfhouse present a Halloween Movie Fest featuring such favorites as "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", The Simpsons in "Tree House of Horrors" and "Beetle Juice". Costumed kids will receive free candy. Surfhouse is located at 604 N. Lake Park Boulevard. For more information please visit www.surfhousenc.com or call (910) 707-0422.
Fourth Annual Holiday Walk is Coming – On November 22nd, from Noon until 6:00 p.m., the deals will be plentiful in Carolina Beach during the Annual Holiday Walk. Businesses will be holding open houses complete with prizes, great deals, entertainment, discounts and more. Look for the Santa Balloon outside participating businesses to take advantage of this early holiday shopping opportunity. For more information or to have your business take part, please call 458-0120 or visit www.snowscut.com.
Boardwalk Makeover Presents the 1st Annual Christmas by the Sea – Beginning Friday, November 27th, at 8:00 p.m., following the Island of Lights’ Lighting of the Lake, the Boardwalk will come alive with holiday merriment. There will be a fire pit with story telling, hot chocolate, a live nativity scene, caroling, Santa, theatre, choral and band performances, puppet shows, arts and crafts market area and ornament making for the kids. Festivities will be held on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. All boardwalk coves will be decorated thanks to area businesses and Groups. Be sure to make this holiday season special and come by the Boardwalk with your family and friends. www.boardwalkmakeover.org.
Havana’s Offers Specials – Monday through Thursday night, Havana’s will be offering daily specials for $12.95. These specials will be changing daily so be sure to stop by for their latest culinary creation. There will also be daily drink specials available. For more information please visit www.havanasrestaurant.com or call (910) 458-2822.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
Red and White Fundraiser for the Red Cross to be held at Beau Rivage – The 2nd Annual Red & White Fundraiser will be held on October 23rd from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Beau Rivage. Tickets will be $35/person or $60/couple. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, over 40 varieties of wine, plenty of micro-brew beers to taste and a silent auction. The wine will also be available for ordering at a steep discount rate. For more information, please contact Audra Walker at (910) 392-9021 x 254 or visit www.beaurivagegolf.com
Ashley High School Athletic Boosters to Host Golf Tournament – On Saturday, October 24th, the Ashley Screaming Eagles Football will host a "Swinging Iron for the Gridiron" Golf Tournament at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. There will be a 1:00 shotgun start, Captain’s Choice. Cost is $60 per person or $220 for a team. For more information please contact Butch LeCompte at elecompte@bellsouth.net or call (910) 398-2785.
Howl-oween Pawty to be held at Coastal K-9 Bakery – On Saturday, October 24th from 2-4 p.m. bring your pets to Coastal K-9 Bakery for a Howl-oween Pawty. Costume judging is at 3:00 and there will be doggie games and lots of fun. There will also be dog & human treats, doggie cake and daiquiris and witch’s brew. Special treats will be given to all dogs attending. For more information, contact Jackie at 794-4014. www.coastalk9bakery.com
Southern Charm Boutique to hold Jewelry Show – You are invited to a Girl’s Nite Out Jewelry Show at Southern Charm Boutique located at 1206-C N. Lake Park Boulevard on Saturday, October 24th from 4-9 p.m. Bring your pals and enjoy an evening of wine, cheese and best of all shopping. This event is held once a year where Sonya brings in her jewelry rep for you to shop below retail on Sterling Silver and Semi-Precious Stone jewelry. They will be giving away door prizes and offering 20% off your total store purchase (some exclusions apply). www.southerncharmnc.com
Free Assistance with Advance Care Planning – Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center is offering free assistance with advance care planning. The session helps identify health care choices and suggests ways to begin communicating them to family and health care providers. It explains the use of Advance Directives to legally express your choices. The sessions will be held on October 27th at 7:00 p.m. and October 28th at 2:00 p.m. at the Hospice office at 1414 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Please contact Jason Clamme at (910) 796-7943 with questions or to RSVP. www.begintheconversation.org
Trick or Treat Under the Sea – October 28 & 29 from 5-8:30 p.m., the Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents Trick or Treat Under the Sea featuring No Sleeves Magic. Tickets are $6.00 each and children 2 and under are free. Dress up in costume (no masks for adults though), rake in the candy and play games with prizes. Enjoy face painting, story-telling and haunted gardens. Look for their spooky divers in the big tank. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and only umbrella strollers are allowed. Pre-sale tickets are available now. Please call 458-8257 for tickets and more information. www.ncaquariums.com
Let Island Florals Help Get you Ready for the Holidays – At Island Florals by Roxanne they have totally redecorated the shop for Fall and the upcoming Holiday season so stop by and see them for gift-giving and decorating ideas. Plus, for PICC members, they are offering 30% off ALL giftware items so stop by today. www.islandflorals.net
Squigley’s Offers Store-Wide Sales – Squigley’s Gift Gallery & Shade Shack are offering pre-holiday storewide sales of 20-50% off all stock. Since both stores are open limited hours and only for a few more weeks, visit quickly for savings on thousands of holiday gift items. In addition, Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats is sponsoring the United States Marine Corps Reserve TOYS FOR TOTS program. Bring in a new unwrapped toy or money donation worth at least $5.00 for a free ice cream treat! Help make a kid smile for the holiday! www.squigleysicecream.com
United State Police Canine Association – The Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Police Department K-9 Units have the honor of hosting the Region 2 Police Dog Field Trials. This is the first time the Trials are being held in Carolina Beach and is a weeklong event expected to bring up to 50 K-9 teams to Pleasure Island. On October 29th at 8:00 drop by Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach to observe the Obedience and Agility portion of the trials.
Kure Beach Disc Golf Course and what you can do to help – If you are interested in helping bring the disc golf course to life you can help by 1) making a financial donation 2) Become a hole sponsor 3) Provide a material donation or 4) donate some time.
Ashley High School Athletic Boosters to Host Golf Tournament – On Saturday, October 24th, the Ashley Screaming Eagles Football will host a "Swinging Iron for the Gridiron" Golf Tournament at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. There will be a 1:00 shotgun start, Captain’s Choice. Cost is $60 per person or $220 for a team. For more information please contact Butch LeCompte at elecompte@bellsouth.net or call (910) 398-2785.
Howl-oween Pawty to be held at Coastal K-9 Bakery – On Saturday, October 24th from 2-4 p.m. bring your pets to Coastal K-9 Bakery for a Howl-oween Pawty. Costume judging is at 3:00 and there will be doggie games and lots of fun. There will also be dog & human treats, doggie cake and daiquiris and witch’s brew. Special treats will be given to all dogs attending. For more information, contact Jackie at 794-4014. www.coastalk9bakery.com
Southern Charm Boutique to hold Jewelry Show – You are invited to a Girl’s Nite Out Jewelry Show at Southern Charm Boutique located at 1206-C N. Lake Park Boulevard on Saturday, October 24th from 4-9 p.m. Bring your pals and enjoy an evening of wine, cheese and best of all shopping. This event is held once a year where Sonya brings in her jewelry rep for you to shop below retail on Sterling Silver and Semi-Precious Stone jewelry. They will be giving away door prizes and offering 20% off your total store purchase (some exclusions apply). www.southerncharmnc.com
Free Assistance with Advance Care Planning – Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center is offering free assistance with advance care planning. The session helps identify health care choices and suggests ways to begin communicating them to family and health care providers. It explains the use of Advance Directives to legally express your choices. The sessions will be held on October 27th at 7:00 p.m. and October 28th at 2:00 p.m. at the Hospice office at 1414 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Please contact Jason Clamme at (910) 796-7943 with questions or to RSVP. www.begintheconversation.org
Trick or Treat Under the Sea – October 28 & 29 from 5-8:30 p.m., the Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents Trick or Treat Under the Sea featuring No Sleeves Magic. Tickets are $6.00 each and children 2 and under are free. Dress up in costume (no masks for adults though), rake in the candy and play games with prizes. Enjoy face painting, story-telling and haunted gardens. Look for their spooky divers in the big tank. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and only umbrella strollers are allowed. Pre-sale tickets are available now. Please call 458-8257 for tickets and more information. www.ncaquariums.com
Let Island Florals Help Get you Ready for the Holidays – At Island Florals by Roxanne they have totally redecorated the shop for Fall and the upcoming Holiday season so stop by and see them for gift-giving and decorating ideas. Plus, for PICC members, they are offering 30% off ALL giftware items so stop by today. www.islandflorals.net
Squigley’s Offers Store-Wide Sales – Squigley’s Gift Gallery & Shade Shack are offering pre-holiday storewide sales of 20-50% off all stock. Since both stores are open limited hours and only for a few more weeks, visit quickly for savings on thousands of holiday gift items. In addition, Squigley’s Ice Cream & Treats is sponsoring the United States Marine Corps Reserve TOYS FOR TOTS program. Bring in a new unwrapped toy or money donation worth at least $5.00 for a free ice cream treat! Help make a kid smile for the holiday! www.squigleysicecream.com
United State Police Canine Association – The Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Police Department K-9 Units have the honor of hosting the Region 2 Police Dog Field Trials. This is the first time the Trials are being held in Carolina Beach and is a weeklong event expected to bring up to 50 K-9 teams to Pleasure Island. On October 29th at 8:00 drop by Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach to observe the Obedience and Agility portion of the trials.
Kure Beach Disc Golf Course and what you can do to help – If you are interested in helping bring the disc golf course to life you can help by 1) making a financial donation 2) Become a hole sponsor 3) Provide a material donation or 4) donate some time.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
Fisherman’s Post to Host NC Flatfish Championships – Fisherman’s Post Newspaper will be hosting their Second Annual Fall Flounder Tournament on September 18th and 19th out of Joyner Marina. Registration is Friday, September 18th or you can pre-register at Island Tackle & Hardware and the one day of fishing is Saturday, September 19th. There is over $14,000 in prize money offered. For more information, you can call (910) 409-8379 or go to www.FishermansPost.com and click on the "Tournament" link.
The Seventh Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival is Coming- The Thalian Association is proud to present the Seventh Annual Bluegrass Festival at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on September 19th and 20th. This years bands include A Deeper Shade of Blue, Carolina Junction, The Hagar’s Mountain Boys, Ken Scoggins & Miller’s Creek, L Shape Lot, R.C. Harris and Blue Denim, Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys and the Wells Family. Advance tickets are $10.00 each day. At the gate tickets will be $15.00 each day or $25.00 for the weekend. Bring your chairs or blankets but no coolers or pets are allowed. Tickets are on sale now at the Thalian Association Office, Snow’s Cut Monthly and the P. I. Chamber of Commerce. www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org.
Town of Carolina Beach to Host Ribbon Cutting – On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., the Town of Carolina Beach will be hosting an Entryway Enhancement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Lake Park Boulevard and Dow Road, in front of the CVS. Parking will be available at the Carolina Beach Town Hall, CVS or at the Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church. www.carolinabeach.org
The Big Beach Sweep is Coming – On September 26th at 9:00 the Annual Big Sweep will take place. If you would like to help in cleaning up our waterway, meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo in Carolina Beach or the Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach. Bring sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bags and gloves will be provided. Big Sweep is a part of the International Coastal Cleanup. For more information please visit www.oceanconservancy.org or call 798-4404.
Wilmington Oktoberfest is Coming to Pleasure Island – On Friday, September 25 from 5 – 9 and running through September 26 from 11 – 9, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area will be alive with music, tents, German food and, of course, German beer! Spaten Brewery, home of the original Oktoberfest, will provide 4 styles of beer served in authentic glass steins. The Harbor Towne Fest Band, North Carolina’s premier full size Oktoberfest Blaskapelle Band, will be playing. Donations from proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local charities. For information, please contact Alan Pacek at (910) 458-7629.
Island Women to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit – Saturday, October 17th at the Beach House at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Island Women will be hosting the 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit. Registration Fee is $75.00 but if you register before September 30th, the fee is only $55.00. This fee covers spa snack, spa lunch, seminars and Exhibit Hall fees. Topics to be discussed include "Educate before you Vaccinate", "What in the Cell if Going On?", "Do you need to Detox", "Bio-Identical Hormones for Women 35 and up" and "Thyroid Dysfunction Despite Normal Test Results". You can register online at www.islandwomen.org. For more information, please contact Caroline at 458-0079.
Red and White Fundraiser for the Red Cross to be held at Beau Rivage – The 2nd Annual Red & White Fundraiser will be held on October 23rd from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Beau Rivage. Tickets will be $35/person or $60/couple. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, over 40 varieties of wine, plenty of micro-brew beers to taste and a silent auction. The wine will also be available for ordering at a steep discount rate. For more information, please contact Audra Walker at (910) 392-9021 x 254 or visit www.beaurivagegolf.com
The Seventh Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival is Coming- The Thalian Association is proud to present the Seventh Annual Bluegrass Festival at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on September 19th and 20th. This years bands include A Deeper Shade of Blue, Carolina Junction, The Hagar’s Mountain Boys, Ken Scoggins & Miller’s Creek, L Shape Lot, R.C. Harris and Blue Denim, Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys and the Wells Family. Advance tickets are $10.00 each day. At the gate tickets will be $15.00 each day or $25.00 for the weekend. Bring your chairs or blankets but no coolers or pets are allowed. Tickets are on sale now at the Thalian Association Office, Snow’s Cut Monthly and the P. I. Chamber of Commerce. www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org.
Town of Carolina Beach to Host Ribbon Cutting – On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., the Town of Carolina Beach will be hosting an Entryway Enhancement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Lake Park Boulevard and Dow Road, in front of the CVS. Parking will be available at the Carolina Beach Town Hall, CVS or at the Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church. www.carolinabeach.org
The Big Beach Sweep is Coming – On September 26th at 9:00 the Annual Big Sweep will take place. If you would like to help in cleaning up our waterway, meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo in Carolina Beach or the Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach. Bring sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bags and gloves will be provided. Big Sweep is a part of the International Coastal Cleanup. For more information please visit www.oceanconservancy.org or call 798-4404.
Wilmington Oktoberfest is Coming to Pleasure Island – On Friday, September 25 from 5 – 9 and running through September 26 from 11 – 9, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area will be alive with music, tents, German food and, of course, German beer! Spaten Brewery, home of the original Oktoberfest, will provide 4 styles of beer served in authentic glass steins. The Harbor Towne Fest Band, North Carolina’s premier full size Oktoberfest Blaskapelle Band, will be playing. Donations from proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local charities. For information, please contact Alan Pacek at (910) 458-7629.
Island Women to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit – Saturday, October 17th at the Beach House at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Island Women will be hosting the 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit. Registration Fee is $75.00 but if you register before September 30th, the fee is only $55.00. This fee covers spa snack, spa lunch, seminars and Exhibit Hall fees. Topics to be discussed include "Educate before you Vaccinate", "What in the Cell if Going On?", "Do you need to Detox", "Bio-Identical Hormones for Women 35 and up" and "Thyroid Dysfunction Despite Normal Test Results". You can register online at www.islandwomen.org. For more information, please contact Caroline at 458-0079.
Red and White Fundraiser for the Red Cross to be held at Beau Rivage – The 2nd Annual Red & White Fundraiser will be held on October 23rd from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Beau Rivage. Tickets will be $35/person or $60/couple. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, over 40 varieties of wine, plenty of micro-brew beers to taste and a silent auction. The wine will also be available for ordering at a steep discount rate. For more information, please contact Audra Walker at (910) 392-9021 x 254 or visit www.beaurivagegolf.com
Friday, September 11, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
Fisherman’s Post to Host NC Flatfish Championships – Fisherman’s Post Newspaper will be hosting their Second Annual Fall Flounder Tournament on September 18th and 19th out of Joyner Marina. Registration is Friday, September 18th or you can pre-register at Island Tackle & Hardware and the one day of fishing is Saturday, September 19th. There is over $14,000 in prize money offered. For more information, you can call (910) 409-8379 or go to www.FishermansPost.com and click on the "Tournament" link.
The Seventh Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival is Coming- The Thalian Association is proud to present the Seventh Annual Bluegrass Festival at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on September 19th and 20th. This years bands include A Deeper Shade of Blue, Carolina Junction, The Hagar’s Mountain Boys, Ken Scoggins & Miller’s Creek, L Shape Lot, R.C. Harris and Blue Denim, Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys and the Wells Family. Advance tickets are $10.00 each day. At the gate tickets will be $15.00 each day or $25.00 for the weekend. Bring your chairs or blankets but no coolers or pets are allowed. Tickets are on sale now at the Thalian Association Office, Snow’s Cut Monthly and the P. I. Chamber of Commerce. www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org.
Town of Carolina Beach to Host Ribbon Cutting – On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., the Town of Carolina Beach will be hosting an Entryway Enhancement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Lake Park Boulevard and Dow Road, in front of the CVS. Parking will be available at the Carolina Beach Town Hall, CVS or at the Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church. www.carolinabeach.org
The Big Beach Sweep is Coming – On September 26th at 9:00 the Annual Big Sweep will take place. If you would like to help in cleaning up our waterway, meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo in Carolina Beach or the Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach. Bring sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bags and gloves will be provided. Big Sweep is a part of the International Coastal Cleanup. For more information please visit www.oceanconservancy.org or call 798-4404.
Wilmington Oktoberfest is Coming to Pleasure Island – On Friday, September 25 from 5 – 9 and running through September 26 from 11 – 9, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area will be alive with music, tents, German food and, of course, German beer! Spaten Brewery, home of the original Oktoberfest, will provide 4 styles of beer served in authentic glass steins. The Harbor Towne Fest Band, North Carolina’s premier full size Oktoberfest Blaskapelle Band, will be playing. Donations from proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local charities. For information, please contact Alan Pacek at (910) 458-7629.
Island Women to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit – Saturday, October 17th at the Beach House at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Island Women will be hosting the 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit. Registration Fee is $75.00 but if you register before September 30th, the fee is only $55.00. This fee covers spa snack, spa lunch, seminars and Exhibit Hall fees. Topics to be discussed include "Educate before you Vaccinate", "What in the Cell if Going On?", "Do you need to Detox", "Bio-Identical Hormones for Women 35 and up" and "Thyroid Dysfunction Despite Normal Test Results". You can register online at www.islandwomen.org. For more information, please contact Caroline at 458-0079.
Red and White Fundraiser for the Red Cross to be held at Beau Rivage – The 2nd Annual Red & White Fundraiser will be held on October 23rd from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Beau Rivage. Tickets will be $35/person or $60/couple. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, over 40 varieties of wine, plenty of micro-brew beers to taste and a silent auction. The wine will also be available for ordering at a steep discount rate. For more information, please contact Audra Walker at (910) 392-9021 x 254 or visit www.beaurivagegolf.com
The Seventh Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival is Coming- The Thalian Association is proud to present the Seventh Annual Bluegrass Festival at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on September 19th and 20th. This years bands include A Deeper Shade of Blue, Carolina Junction, The Hagar’s Mountain Boys, Ken Scoggins & Miller’s Creek, L Shape Lot, R.C. Harris and Blue Denim, Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys and the Wells Family. Advance tickets are $10.00 each day. At the gate tickets will be $15.00 each day or $25.00 for the weekend. Bring your chairs or blankets but no coolers or pets are allowed. Tickets are on sale now at the Thalian Association Office, Snow’s Cut Monthly and the P. I. Chamber of Commerce. www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org.
Town of Carolina Beach to Host Ribbon Cutting – On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., the Town of Carolina Beach will be hosting an Entryway Enhancement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Lake Park Boulevard and Dow Road, in front of the CVS. Parking will be available at the Carolina Beach Town Hall, CVS or at the Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church. www.carolinabeach.org
The Big Beach Sweep is Coming – On September 26th at 9:00 the Annual Big Sweep will take place. If you would like to help in cleaning up our waterway, meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo in Carolina Beach or the Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach. Bring sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bags and gloves will be provided. Big Sweep is a part of the International Coastal Cleanup. For more information please visit www.oceanconservancy.org or call 798-4404.
Wilmington Oktoberfest is Coming to Pleasure Island – On Friday, September 25 from 5 – 9 and running through September 26 from 11 – 9, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area will be alive with music, tents, German food and, of course, German beer! Spaten Brewery, home of the original Oktoberfest, will provide 4 styles of beer served in authentic glass steins. The Harbor Towne Fest Band, North Carolina’s premier full size Oktoberfest Blaskapelle Band, will be playing. Donations from proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local charities. For information, please contact Alan Pacek at (910) 458-7629.
Island Women to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit – Saturday, October 17th at the Beach House at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Island Women will be hosting the 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit. Registration Fee is $75.00 but if you register before September 30th, the fee is only $55.00. This fee covers spa snack, spa lunch, seminars and Exhibit Hall fees. Topics to be discussed include "Educate before you Vaccinate", "What in the Cell if Going On?", "Do you need to Detox", "Bio-Identical Hormones for Women 35 and up" and "Thyroid Dysfunction Despite Normal Test Results". You can register online at www.islandwomen.org. For more information, please contact Caroline at 458-0079.
Red and White Fundraiser for the Red Cross to be held at Beau Rivage – The 2nd Annual Red & White Fundraiser will be held on October 23rd from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Beau Rivage. Tickets will be $35/person or $60/couple. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, over 40 varieties of wine, plenty of micro-brew beers to taste and a silent auction. The wine will also be available for ordering at a steep discount rate. For more information, please contact Audra Walker at (910) 392-9021 x 254 or visit www.beaurivagegolf.com
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