August 6, 2010



FISH FRY AT THE AMERICAN LEGION

This Friday from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm, the American Legion Post 129 will hold a tasty Fish Fry located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road in Carolina Beach (910-458-4253). For $8.00 a plate, you will receive fried fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, iced tea and coffee. For an additional fee, the Ladies Auxiliary will give you choices of desserts.

Beat The Heat At The Aquarium

Summer is coming to a close and the kids will be returning to school soon. Spend one last weekend together, either outside or inside, with an Aquarium program. Contact the Aquarium for a complete schedule for the weekend. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling 458-7468 or emailing at ncaff.registrar@ncaquariums.com


BEACH MUSIC BLOWOUT
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar


THE EMBERS
Friday, August 6, 2010
8:00 PM - 12:00 PM
$10.00 Admission at the Door


CRAIG WOOLARD BAND
Saturday, August 7, 2010
8:00 PM - 12:00 PM
$10.00 Admission at the Door




THE HOLIDAY BAND
Sunday, August 8, 2010
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$5.00 Admission at Door




227 Carolina Beach Avenue North
Carolina Beach, NC
(910) 707-0533

Flounder Points Tournament

Got-Em On Live Bait Club will hold their 2nd Flounder Points Tournament of 2010 on Saturday, August 7th.

Registration is on Friday, August 6th at the SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar at 227 Carolina Beach Avenue North in Carolina Beach, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Fishing will be Saturday from sunrise until 3:00 PM and weigh-in will be at "Freddie's Yacht Yard" (400 Block of Canal Drive). Contestants must be in line to weigh-in no later than 3:00 PM.

Even if you don't fish in this event, come on out for the weigh-in and have a cold drink and see some big Flounder!!!

They expect another large turn out. Look forward to seeing you there!!!




North Carolina TAX FREE Weekend
August 6 - 8, 2010
• North Carolina's Tax-Free weekend occurs this year on August 6 through August 8, 2010
• Applies to the following items:
• Clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100
• Sports and recreation equipment under $50
• Computers under $3,500
• Computer equipment under $250

TAX FREE Weekend at Island Colors

Island Colors will hold
a Back to School Sale, Friday through Sunday to coincide with the North Carolina Tax Free Weekend for clothing and footwear. They will have select items 25-75% off Come join Gary and Sue for spectacular deals this weekend.
Island Colors is located at the Food Lion Shopping Center at 1401 North Lake Park Boulevard, Unit 44 and can be reached at (910) 458-7736.


PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT
ON THE BOARDWALK

The Town Of Carolina Beach Arts & Activities Committee with the Boardwalk Makeover Group has started a Performing Arts Night on the Boardwalk. Come out for an evening of free fun on the Boardwalk and see the many talented people who make up our community.
Calling all Performing Artists! We are looking for performing artists who want to perform. Performers can bring their own tip/donation jars, no signage about tipping/donations please. This is open to people of all ages. If you have a talent, we want to know about it.This has been and will continue to be a great place for performing artists to meet and netweork among others with similar goals and experience the camaraderie that comes from meeting others with the same interests. Over the last 10 weeks, many have come together to perform, learn and have fun. The performing artists have begun building a nice community and working together to bring their talents together as well as creating an awareness for the performing arts in Carolina Beach. We are also looking for anyone who wants to help out and volunteer to help the event grow.


FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
& BACKPACK BENEFIT

INFORMATION

This Friday, August 6th is the next Carolina Beach Art Walk benefiting Backpack Buddies Nourish NC.

Start out at Le Soleil on Cape Fear Blvd. at 5:00 PM where Jenny will be featuring local artist Kristen Gibson as well as other local artists.
Next head open to the Surfhouse on Lake Park Blvd. at St. Josephs for dinner and more artwork. A Food Drive will begin at 7:00 benefiting Carolina Beach School Backpack Buddies and Nourish N.C.
For more information contact Kristen Gibson at kristen@fineartsandfabric.com


Carolina Beach Farmers Market
Early Bird Catches the Freshest Produce

Jones Family Farms' eggs come from happy chickens all raised on antibiotic and preservative free grains. This is one reason they sell so quickly, so come early to be sure you pick up a dozen or two.
If you are planning a weekend cookout be sure to stop by Tarheel Beef to get NC grown Angus beef. Ron Koster or one of his family members will help you pick out the perfect cut of beef and get some helpful cooking tips sure to please the gang.
While you have the grill going drop on some fresh shrimp from Bait Barge with some peppers and onions from Eden's Produce.
And there's nothing like a sweet watermelon or canteloupe from Prospect Farms.
Pick up "Feast for the Gods" cookbook by the renowned Chef Alexis Fouros, whose mantra is "farm to table." Many of the recipes use ingredients such as meats, cheeses and seafood that can be found at the farmers market and his special Greek seasoning that can be purchased from the Creative Market, also at Carolina Beach Farmers Market.
Come shop at the Carolina Beach Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.


Coastal Angler Magazine
September Advertising Special

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As a way of sharing our appreciation as a member of the Pleasure Island Chamber, "COASTAL ANGLER MAGAZINE" wants to offer all chamber members a September Special. If you have seen their magazine you know that if you fish, you should read it. But, if you're a business who wants to take in the money anglers bring to the area, people need to know who you are, where you are, and what you do. All members who sign an agreement in Sept. for 1/8 page ad, their rate will be $99. Whether you sign for three months or a full year, the rate is an introductory, $99. The real benefit is, if you sign for a year, you lock in that low monthly rate just for being a member of the Pleasure Island Chamber.
For more information contact John Fuhrman at (603) 860-8104 or at johnf@coastalanglermagazine.com


NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Host Town Hall Meeting in Carolina Beach

New Hanover County Commissioners will host the third of five planned town hall meetings on August 18th at the Town Of Carolina Beach Municipal Building. The public is encouraged to attend the town hall meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners are giving residents an opportunity to address the Board with their concerns on any topic facing the county. The town hall meetings are also meant to help educate residents on the various services offered by the county.
Town hall meetings give constituents the opportunity to express their opinions in an open forum without having to attend regular board meetings. Other town hall meetings have been held in Wilmington and Ogden. Other forums are planned to be held in Castle Hayne and Monkey Junction.
The town hall meetings will also be streamed live on the county's website, www.nhcgov.com, and televised on New Hanover County television, Charter Cable channel 5 and Time Warner Cable channel 13.
For more information contact Mark Boyer at (910) 798-7493 or at maboyer@nhcgov.com


Pleasure Island, NC Aerial Video Tour

New to the Pleasure Island Chamber Of Commerce's website (www.pleasureislandnc.org) is a link to an aerial view of Pleasure Island starting from the south and traveling all the way to Freeman Park. Developed by our new member Totally Travel (910-392-1502), this unique tool will allow the viewer to observe our Island from a brand new perspective and relish in the natural beauty we call home.
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Dedication of World War II New Hanover County Aviators Memorial


The World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition cordially invites you to attend the dedication of the WWII New Hanover County Aviators Memorial at the Hannah Block Historic USO, On Monday, October 25 at 10:00 AM.

U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre (7th District, N.C.), New Hanover Commissioner Chairman Jason Thompson and WWII county aviators will unveil the memorial. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo has been invited to participate.

The Historic USO is located at Second and Orage Streets in downtown Wilmington. Admission is free and open to the public.

Contact Wilbur Jones at 910-793-6393or at
JonesWD@aol.com


Pilates Prayers and Transitions



Jennifer Jackson of Pilates Pathways has announced her August and September schedule which has changed due to her new association with the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

August
Mat classes at Carolina Beach Boardwalk
TUE/THUR/SAT from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
For classes at PT By The Sea, the last days to work on schedule for classes and privates are Monday
(8/23) and Wednesday (8/25)

September
Mat classes at Carolina Beach Boardwalk
SAT only from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Private or duet classes on a one on one
basis based on common schedules

Contact Jennifer Jackson at 910-697-6725 or at
jennifer@pilatespathways.com
PILATES PATHWAYS



Chamber Events


Events Ribbon Cuttings

August 6th - 5:30 p.m.
Papa Murphy's

August 11th-5:30 p.m.
Tan Linez in Carolina Beach

August 17th-5:30 pm
Lazy Pirate in Carolina Beach

September 24th
5:00. - 8:00
Island Florals by Roxanne at her new location in Wilmington


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
Gazebo Music
6:30 - 9:30 featuring Bibi Ellison & the Spare Change Band
August 12th.

Jazz Under the Stars
This event will be held August 11th at the Carolina Beach Lake Park featuring Benny Hill Quartet playing from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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Weekly Entertainment


New Members

Coastal Angler Magazine
(603) 860-8104

Paul J. Yeso
(412) 606-8492

Totally Travel
(910) 392-1502

Lisa's Nails
(910) 458-6800

Sharlene Pridgen Alterations & Design
(910) 458-3447

Wicker Concessions & Catering
(919) 352-8223

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Free Movies at the Lake

The Free Movies at the Lake Series continues this weekend at the Carolina Beach Lake Park. This week's movie is Twilight-New Moon.

In the second chapter of Stephen Meyer's best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. When Edward leaves in order to keep Bella safe, she tests fate in increasingly reckless ways in order to glimpse her love once more. But when she's saved from the brink by her friend, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Bella will uncover mysteries of the supernatural world that will put her in more peril than before.

The movie starts at 8:45 p.m., so bring your chairs and blankets and head out to the Lake for a great evening. There will be concessions featuring popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more at very affordable prices.

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





PICC PSA
(Pleasure Island Chamber Of Commerce Public Service Announcement)
If you are a member of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce and would like to be featured in a future edition of the PICC PSA, please contact Greg Reynolds at (910) 458-8434 or at greg@pleasureislandnc.org. Deadlines are Wednesday at 5:00 PM for the Friday's PSA. Please submit via email including desired text, pictures and logos in a jpeg format. We will run your announcement subject to space availability.