SOUTHERN DIGITAL ART.COM
Beautiful shot of the North End!!!


Check out the fantastic shot by Paul Boroznoff of Southern Digital Art.com of the North End of the Island. For more information, give Paul a call at (910) 386-3541



CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Carolina Beach & Kure Beach


KURE BEACH will be picking up Christmas Trees for recycling on Thursday, January 6th and Thursday, January 13th. Make sure all ornaments and lights are completely off of the tree and leave at the curb. This is in addition to regular trash and recycling pick-up and is for Christmas Trees only. Additional trash on these two Thursdays will not be picked up. Meanwhile in CAROLINA BEACH, the Town's Operations Department is currently collecting trees for composting and recycling. Again, please remove all ornaments and lights from the trees before placing at the curb. Thank you for taking the time to recycle and help 'green' our planet just a little bit more.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Saturday, January 8th - 7:30-11:00 am

Katie B. Hines Senior Center at 308 Cape Fear Blvd. will host an ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES served with a side of eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Adults $6.00, kids under 8 eat free, over 8, $4.00 with adult purchase. Takeout available.

Call (910) 458-6609 for more information.

"GLORY ENOUGH FOR ALL"
Ft. Fisher State Historic Site
Saturday, January 15, 2011

The year 2011 marks the 146th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War. To commemorate the Second Battle of Fort Fisher (the largest land-sea battle of the Civil War), the Fort Fisher State Historic Site will stage "Glory Enough For All", an all day event on Saturday, January 15, 2011 beginning at 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.. The program will focus on post-war reunions and efforts to memorialize the battle. The event will also serve as the kick-off for the sesquicentennial (150th) commemoration of the Civil War in North Carolina.


The Fort Fisher State Historic Site is located in Kure Beach, at 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. South, along US Highway 421 South. For more information call 910-458-5538 or go to www.fortfisher.nchistoricsites.org


CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SMALL BUSINESS CENTER

Check out the FREE SEMINARS put on by CFCC SBC at www.cfcc.edu/sba. The January Schedule offers the following programs:
• How To Make Networking Work For Your Company (1-11-11)
• Understanding & Improving Your Credit Score (1-13-11)
• Insurance Issues For Your Small Business (1-18-11)
• How To Maximize the Benefits of Social Media (1-20-11)
• Save Energy & Save Money - the Green Way (1-25-11)


WILMINGTON SEO
Jump Start Your Business in 2011

Increase your online visibility and internet traffic to your website, blog, or Facebook page through Search Engine Optimization from Wilmington SEO & Marketing. If you don't already have an online presence they can help you create a simple and inexpensive website or optimize online local listings to help locals and vacationers find your business.

* Serving companies ranging from small businesses to National corporations.
* Custom SEO & marketing plan to fit your goals and budget.
* Free consultation & online marketing analysis.
* Contact Megan Criss at 910-547-6908 or megan@wilmingtonseo.com.

HAVANA'S RESTAURANT
Grand Re-opening

On Thursday, January 6th, 2011 HAVANA'S will open permanently for the Season . We will be open 7 nights a week with brunch on Sundays. We have renovated our restaurant and we are excited to open our new bar & dinning room. Keep posted on Facebook for details.

1 North Lake Park Boulevard
910.458.2822


GRAND OLE OPRY
Locals Block Party

The Lazy Pirate is bringing old-fashioned, back home, good time music to Pleasure Island. Featuring DC and the Chosen Few (A Nashville Legends Band) and a delicious Chicken Bog for all to enjoy, join David, Danny and the great staff on January 15th for a good time. This band loves to put a smile on your face by playing a variety of Country, Beach, Rock & Roll and Bluegrass.

Darrell Connor (DC) has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage with the likes of George Hamilton IV and has performed with Randy Owen (Alabama). Come on by and have some good food and a cold one and enjoy this unique blend of Americana right here on Pleasure Island.



A PICTURE PERFECT EVENT-UNDER THE SEA
NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher

Looking for the perfect place to have your dream wedding, holiday party, prom, or other special event? Look no further, the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is just the place for you! The Aquarium is available for rental during and after-hours. The spacious facility can accommodate up to 250 seated or up to 2,000 strolling guests and your event can be held indoors or outside on the nature inspired garden deck.


The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is one of the most enchanting places to hold a fairy tale wedding under the sea or a holiday party sure to have people talking all year long. Your special day will be held among breathtaking fishes and exotic animals that create a magical underwater atmosphere. Guests can be seated in front of the 235,000 gallon Cape Fear Shoals exhibit, which harbors an assortment of magnificent fish and aquatic life. Activities such as, the touch tank or a dive show can be added to make your event even more memorable.



KURE BEACH PARKS & RECREATION
Bus Trip to see "Hooray for Hollywood"

Kure Beach Parks & Recreation has planned another bus trip that will take place on Thursday, March 3 to take participants to see the production of "Hooray for Hollywood" at the Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC. This show promises to be a nostalgic journey through the most popular movie musicals of the last 50 years.
The chartered bus will leave Kure Beach Town Hall at 9:00am and will return at 6:00pm. The cost of the trip is just $41 per person, which includes round-trip bus fare and admission to the show. WHAT A BARGAIN! Participants will be given a few hours to shop and get lunch at Broadway at the Beach before heading to the 2:00pm show. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW at Kure Beach Town Hall. Cash or check only; no credit cards accepted.For more information contact Nancy Hewitt at 910-458-8216




WILMINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
Visit Chamber Members 1/13-14/2011



Chamber Events
Ribbon Cuttings

The Pleasure Island Chamber Of Commerce offers a ribbon-cutting ceremony for any new business member or relocation of an existing member. If you are interested in having a ribbon cutting ceremony, please contact the Chamber for more details.

Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information


New Members


The Veggie Wagon
(910) 805-3014
www.theveggiewagon.com
Fresh Local Produce Delivered RIPE to your door!

OPENING SOON
Snow Cut's Cafe
1140 N. Lake Park Blvd.
(910) 707-0550
www.royalventuresinc.com
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Midas Auto Service & Tires at Monkey Junction
Loid Atkinson III
(910) 617-2828
5526 Carolina beach Road
LRAIII@aol.com
Complete Automotive Service

Kincaid and Associates
Attorneys at Law
Mitzi Kincaid
(910) 399-7907
4837 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 207
www.kincaidandassociates.com
Law firm providing wills, estate planning, elder law, tax law, intellectual property protection and General Business Counseling

The Pink Flamingo
(910) 707-0359
Teri Russell
403 Fern Creek Road
teripinkflamingo@charter.net
Unique jewelry and other fine collectibles

Tell your business acquaintances, friends and associates to join you at the Pleasure Island Chamber Of Commerce
click for more info



SAVE THESE DATES


Special Olympics
Polar Plunge
February 19, 2011
(910) 341-5876
www.plungenhc.com

7th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Day LoTideRun
March 19, 2011
(330) 417-0144
www.lotiderun.org

Suncoast Cruiser
" Back To The Beach" Car Show
April 1st & 2nd, 2011
(910) 231-6877
backtothebeachcarshow

Island Of Lights
Fashion Show
April 2, 2011
(910) 617-5945
www.islandoflights.org

15th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-off
April 16, 2011
(910) 458-8434
www.pleasureislandnc.org

Kure Beach Annual
Street Fair
Joe Eakes Park
April 30, 2011
(910) 458-2816

Miss Pleasure Island
Beauty Pageant
April 2, 2011
(910) 798-6405)

11th Annual Pleasure Island Touch Of Class Charity Auction
May 6, 2011
(910) 458-8434
www.pleasureislandnc.org

13th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament
May 13, 2011
(910) 264-8397
www.got-em-on.com

26th Annual Pleasure Island Beach Music Festival
June 4, 2011
(910) 458-8434
www.pleasureislandnc.org

Carolina Beach Farmer's Market
Every Saturday from May 14th to September 3rd
Carolina Beach Lake
(910) 431-8122
janetshere@earthlink.net

Free Summer Movie Series
Every Sunday from May 29th - September 4th
Carolina Beach Lake
(910) 458-8434
www.pleasureislandnc,org


Free Summer Fireworks Series
Every Thursday Night
from Memorial Day
until Labor Day
Carolina Breach Boardwalk
(910) 458-8434
www.pleasureislandnc.org

Free Boardwalk Music Extravaganza
Every Thursday Night
from Memorial Day
until Labor Day
Carolina Beach Gazebo

Free Summer Concerts at Fort Fisher Recreation Area
2nd & 4th Fridaysof June, July & August
(910) 458-8434
www.pleasureislandnc.org

Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon
June 26, 2011


Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
July 3, 2011
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
9:00 pm
www.pleasureislandnc.org

East Coast Got-Em-On Classic King Mackerel Tournamanet
July 8-10, 2011
www.got-em-on.com

18th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival
October 8th & 9th, 2011
(910) 458-8434
http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/


Artful Living Group Opening Feb 2011
A New Kind of Art Center on Carolina Beach

A love for art combined with entrepreneurial spirits led to a partnership and the creation of Artful Living Group, LLC, an innovative art center located in the heart of Carolina Beach's Central Business District.

Christine Higgins, Janet Knott and Mo Linquist joined their creative forces and business savvy to develop this multi-faceted art center. The center is based upon a sustainable business model supporting artists through promotion of the value and appreciation of artful living.

Artful Living Group, LLC, 112 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC will open in February 2011 with over 50 artists represented, artist studios, and creative workshops. For more information about artist consignment, studio leases or creative classes call Christine Higgins 610.909.7643 or email info@ArtfulLivingGroup.com


JANUARY FREE CLASSES
Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture

"FREE QI GONG CLASS"
January 15th, 2 PM
Taught by Spring Forest Qi Gong

"TREATING YOUR CHILDREN WITH
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE"
January 23rd, 2 PM

1140 North Lake Park Boulevard, Suite I
Carolina Beach (910) 202-4718



BEACH TV WINTER DEALS

To all Members:
We are in the mist of an economic downturn that could last for a while. Beach TV and our staff have decided that we should come up with our own stimulus plan to help all of the members get more recognition and at a much more affordable price.In order to do this we have cut our prices very close to 33%. We haven't raised our prices for any of our clients for the past 8 years. In order to do this fairly we have already cut the price for our existing clients. This was a good faith move to prove that we do mean business. Now for those of you who do not know us we have been doing business in this area for the past 13 years,so this is not just a startup promotion.

Beach TV on local Ch.#3 airs every day and runs from Ft. Fisher north to a mile past Monkey Junction. We air 24/7. The next 10 who sign up for a year contract, will receive a Free Production. We have set the money aside for that (just like our Government only we will keep it in a lockbox). You are not looking at 30 second production but a minute and a half to 2 minutes spot.

Do we know we are effective? Just ask some of our clients,some of whom have been with us for over 8 years. If you are interested or just need some information please call Monty at 799-0954.

Wishing you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY,PROSPEROUS and a HEALTHY NEW YEAR. Jeff,Monty and Al

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.

Father Time welcomes 2011 to the Island

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STAFF AT THE PLEASURE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WISH YOU A HAPPY AND
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

Carolina Beach - Kure Beach
Pleasure Island, North Carolina PICC PSA
January 7, 2011