Island Happenings

Pleasure Island Happenings

June 25, 2010



The Last Resort Caters to its Guests
The Last Resort will be adding the power of wind to keep the outdoor garden area and "Love Shack Cabana" cool for all of their guests. Individual misters will also be available to those of you who want to feel the breeze, down a cold one and feel the refreshment of cool water on your face. On Friday night, "Sam" will be playing your favorite music and Amber will be being the bar working on keeping you cool. Saturday night features the return of "Live Bait" so bring your dancing shoes. July will feature a Cornhole tournament so come on our on Sunday from 7:00 - 9:00 to sharpen your skills. click here

Dust off those Shag Shoes for an Evening of Fun
Get in the groove with an evening at Shanty's. This Friday is "Island Party Night". Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Saturday is "Shag Night" with DJ Jerry Burrage. Mark your calendar for July 4th weekend which begins with "Duelling DJs " on Friday, July 2nd, Saturday July 3rd is "Shag Night" with DJ David Wade and Sunday, July 4th the club will be open from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for those wishing to enjoy a cold beer in a cool club.

It's Easier than ever to Enjoy Jungle Rapids
Jungle Rapids has now implemented an e-mail ticket to make it easier to purchase tickets for the park. Make sure you don't miss out on the fun this summer and order your tickets online in advance. For advance ticket purchase, click here or visit their website at www.junglerapids.com

Live Entertainment at Havanas
Havana's is proud to offer live music. Every Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., enjoy live entertainment on the deck. It's a great way to post up for the fireworks & to cool down from a big weekend.

Also, on the last Thursday of each month, join the crew at Havana's for "Wine Meets Art". Havana's is providing local artists, potters, photographers and jewelry makers a place to display their work. They offer a free wine tasting from one of their wine distributors. The event is free to the public and is great way to kick off the weekend a little early and there is always a great turnout. Havana's is located at 1 N. Lake Park Boulevard at the corner of Cape Fear. For more information on Havana's please visit their website.

Brew Thru to Begin Deliveries
to Freeman Park
Brew Thru is now delivering beer to Freeman Park!! They will start this service on Friday June 25th and will make deliveries at 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 p.m. To place an order call (910) 458-2739 with your Visa or MasterCard. All orders must be placed at least a half hour before the delivery time. For more information please click HERE.

Carolina Beach Farmers Market
The Farmers Market continues this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Carolina Beach Lake Park. This week's market has over 40 vendors and another 20 artists and crafters scheduled for the July 3rd Farmers Market and Holiday Art Show. At this week's market, you can pick up the award winning Michael's Seafood Chowder, fresh baked cookies and brownies from All Things Good, preservative free sausage from NC Direct, honey from The Creative Marketplace and much, much more Entertainment will be provided by Radiant Hoops, hula-hoop dancing; face painting by Fantasy Faces and music by Kirsti Dixon who is debuting a pop album this week.


Chamber Events


Upcoming Events

Summer Concert Series

Friday, June 25th, enjoy our Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Tonight, enjoy the fabulous sounds of Spare Change. The Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and admittance and parking are free. So, bring your lawn chairs and picnic and enjoy an evening of sights and sounds at the beautiful Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Beverages will be available for purchase on the site as well as in the Beach House.

Independence Day Fireworks

Remember that the Chamber's Independence Day fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 3rd on the beach in front of the Boardwalk. This is a wonderful way to celebrate our Independence with family and friends. The fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. but be sure to head down to the Gazebo on the Boardwalk starting at 6:30 for the funky R&B sounds of Soul Power Posse. Both of these events are free and open to the public.

Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information
Weekly Entertainment


Tuesday Night: Family Night
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night - Cash Bingo
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday Night - Live Music
6:30 - 9:30 featuring Bibis Ellison and the Spare Change Band on July 1.

Jazz Under the Stars
This event will be held June 30th at the Carolina Beach Lake Park featuring FROG playing from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.