UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER

UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER

Island of Lights Countdown to New Year’s – Music and Dancing will start at 9:00 pm by the Kure Beach Fishing Pier with DJ Tommy King playing the Best of the Oldies, Beach Music & Top 40. Come join Kure & Carolina Beach Mayors countdown the New Year and watch the Kure Beach Fire Department drop a Giant Beach Ball to bring in 2009. Fireworks and entertainment are FREE.

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party at Beau Rivage – Beau Rivage Golf and Resort and Thyme Savor Personal Chefs and Catering will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party tonight. Dinner hours are from 6-9 with admission of $79/couple, not including gratuity. The dinner package includes a 4 course dinner for two, Champagne, entertainment & admission to the party in Peanuts’ Pub. Their menu is extensive and includes items such as Stuffed Portabella, Duck and Lemon Grass Wontons, Crispy Goat Cheese Salad, Pork Osso Bucca, Fruit de Mer and a Chocolate Fountain. (Guests will choose one item from each course). Admission to the party only is $10/person and includes entertainment, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are recommended by calling 392-9021 ext. 2.

Ring in the New Year with the Tangerine Caribbean Grill – Tangerine Caribbean Grill has a special menu planned while you celebrate the New Year. Guests can choose from a variety of appetizers including Maine Lobster with Scallion Crème Fraiche and Seared Rare Island Spiced Tuna along with wonderful entrees including Seared Filet Mignon & Pistachio Encrusted Grouper. Don’t forget dessert where you can choose such delights as Calypso Mango and Passion Fruit Cheesecake with a Coconut Rum Sauce or a decadent warm Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce. A 25% discount will also be given for the purchase of 3 courses. Tangerine is located at 300 N. Lake Park in Carolina Beach.

New Year’s Eve Party at the Carolina Shag Club – Come ring in the New Year with Julie and Johnny at the Carolina Shag Club. DJ Milton White will bring the best beach/shag music and Fran Reed and Brenda Benton will be preparing a buffet of heavy hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $20.00 per person and the doors open at 8:00 p.m. As always, the Shag Club will provide the party hats, noise makers and a champagne toast at midnight. For more information, contact the Shag Club at 620-4025.

American Legion Monthly Fish Fry - On Friday, January 2nd from 11 am to 7 pm, the American Legion Post 129 will host their monthly fish fry. The price is $8.00 per person and includes fresh fried fish with cole slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob and hushpuppies. There is free delivery with an order of 10 or more plates. For more information please contact the American Legion at 458-4253. The Legion Post is located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road, near the Post Office.

Katie B. Hines Senior Center All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast - On Saturday, January 3rd from 7:30 – 11:00 a.m. the Katie B. Hines Senior Center, located at 308 Cape Fear Boulevard, will be hosting an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children over 8. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, tea and fruit. Take out orders are also welcome. Please call 458-6609 for more information.

Just a note that the Aquarium at Fort Fisher will be closed New Year’s Day and will reopen for business at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2nd.

WARM WISHES FOR A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.