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
View Current Issue
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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Joyner Marina - Clean Marina
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.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Comments
A Charlie Brown economy in 2010? Is an economy that experiences variable performance with ups and downs, similar to the pattern on his shirt. We continue to see the ups and downs of our economy – the upside - 30 year fixed mortgage rates are below 5%; the consumer seems to be feeling good, as the Consumer Sentiment number arrived at 75.5, above expectations and the best reading since January 2008. The Unemployment Rate did drop from 9.9% to 9.7%. The downsides - Our country is dealing with one of our worst oil disasters; we continue to get deeper in debt, our economic recovery is still fragile at the moment. While Europe is dealing with Greece and Euro problems – there are a lot of problems out there. To say our economy looks like Charlie Browns shirt sure fits pretty good.
We have 9 months of growth in sold units over the same time frame from a year ago. May had a decrease in sold units from April and a slight decrease in the average sold price of .03%. The median price saw an increase of 1.9% over last month. Our pending index is down about 12.5% from last month. It appears that about May 3rd our pending index peaked (see chart), this coincides with April 30th deadline for first time homebuyers to be under contract. The other adjustment is the fact that Realtors have to report transactions to the MLS within 3 days.
In the month of May we saw an increase of 44 homes in our listing inventory, we have 5,664 homes on the market as of June 1st. This continues to put us in a strong buyer’s market with a listing inventory of over a 13.0 month supply. Our average list price has stayed below the $400,000 range for nine months; we are currently at $386,624. Our rolling 12 months (year over year) shows a gain of 556 units or 13.4% gain. In May we saw a decrease in our seller concessions, it is now 28.4%. Our average days on the market are 124. The list to sold ratio is 94.5% and is down .2% from last month; this number needs to continue to get better. The number of homes that sold in 15 days or less continues to remain very low, 19.4% of May sold homes. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.72% with an average 0.7 points for the week ending June 10, 2010. Have a great week and let me know what I can do to help you and your clients. With 30 year fixed rates back down to a historic low and housing inventories still high we are still in a very strong buyers market. Now is the time to buy residential real estate.
Despite all the media comments about our markets we are still lending money for residential mortgages. If a client has income and credit; they can get a mortgage. It goes to the basic three C’s – Capacity, Collateral and Character. Call me for a loan today.
Listing Inventory
In May we saw an increase in listing inventory of 44 units. We are about 175 units over June 2009. We have 5,664 single family homes for sale in our MLS. The average list price of $386,624 is up by $1,024 from last month. The average list price has increased by 4.1% from February 2010. If you look back over the last three years you will see our low point in listing inventory to be about Dec/Jan time frame.
Monthly Average Sold Price
Our monthly average sold price is down by .3% from last month and down 14.1% from May 2009. Our average sold price is down by $601 from last month. Our May average sold price ($220,645) shows a decrease of 5.9% from year end 2009. Our average sold price has remained pretty consistent since March 2010 - $221,016 to April $221,246 and of course May at $220,645.
Monthly Sold Units
The number of sold homes is down 7.7% from last month and up 15.5% from May 2009 and we are 14.8% down from May 2008. May saw an increase of 58 sold homes over May 2009. This is our ninth monthly increase in year over year sold homes since September 2005. 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 until the June 30th deadline.
Average Sold Price Year to Date
Year over year our year to date numbers have dipped a little.
2003 year end average sale price $ 186,137
2004 year end average sale price $ 210,048
2005 year end average sale price $ 254,080
2006 year end average sale price $ 264,498
2007 year end average sale price $ 273,408
2008 year end average sale price $256,498
2009 year end average sale price $234,379
2010 year to date average sale price $223,628
While our current year to date numbers are lower than Year End 2009 they do show promising signs that our sales are on the upswing. The first five months of 2010 has a 342 sold unit gain over first five months of 2009. The average sales price is down 3.3% for the first five months of 2010 compared to the first five months of 2009. Our median sales price is just 2.7% behind 2009.
Rolling 12 months
Another bright spot is the rolling 12 month numbers. When we look at June 1st, 2009 to May 31st, 2010 we have 4,703 sold units and when we compare June 1st, 2008 to May 31st, 2009 we have a 556 unit gain (4,147 sold units). When we look at the same rolling 12 months for average sold price we see that we are only down by 5.9%. So the dates of 6/1/2009 to 5/31/2010 we have an average sold price of $231,024 while from 6/1/2008 to 5/31/2009 we had an average sold price $245,600.
Median Sold Price
Our Median sold price is up 1.9% from last month, about $185,000. While we have not dipped as low as the National Median we seem to have turned the corner while the national median is showing a slight increase. I would anticipate over the next couple of months to see this median increase.
Pending
Pending Sales – A sale is listed as pending when the contract has been signed but the transaction has not yet closed. Sales are typically finalized within one to two months from signing. I look at the total pending units on a regular basis and this is how they chart out. We saw our pending index turn back to its upward climb about the first week in January. We saw our peak pending numbers about May 3rd, we have to go back to June 25th 2008 to see our last peak. In 2009 our index only hit the 900 unit range a couple of times. As I write this we are at 847 units that are pending right now. The end of May we are 12.5% down from April 30th, 2010.
Market Absorption rate – The number of homes sold in May, 433 divided by the current listing inventory, 5,664 gives us a 13.0 month supply of single family homes. This increased by .7 months from last month. 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 $233,513 and the average sold price is $220,644 for May which gives us a 94.5% list to sold price ratio – a decrease of .2% from last month. We have now managed to stay under 95% for over a year, but this is the second month we have come close to 95% list to sold ratio.
Seller Concessions – We had 28.4% of sold properties report a sales concession for May, an decrease of 1.6%. We want this number to go lower.
Days on Market – The average days on market for the sold properties is now at 124 for May. That is almost 5 + months to keep a property on the market. Only 19.4% of the properties were placed under contract in less than 15 days for the month of May.
Carolina & Kure Beach
There are currently 534 single family homes for sale and this represents a 1 unit increase over May 1, 2010 and 9.4% of our total WRAR inventory. The average list price is $415,478 an decrease of about $4,319 from April. In May there were 36 homes sold, divide that by the homes available and you have an 14.8 monthly supply of homes in Carolina and Kure Beach. The monthly supply of homes continues to come down, this is good. The average sold price for the month of May was $280,803 and is down $11,070 from last month. In May 2009 we had 25 home sales at an average $339,081. When we look at our rolling 12 months June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010 we have 298 homes sold at an average price of $285,135. While June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009 we had 249 homes sold at an average price of $340,462.
This data was pulled on June 12, 2010, based on information from the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS Incorporated, for the period Jan. 1, 2005 through May 31, 2010.
The Market
Mortgage Rates remain at historic lows
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.72 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending June 10, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.79 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.59 percent.
"Following a relatively weak employment report, bond yields fell this week and mortgage rates followed," said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist. "Private payrolls rose by 41,000 jobs in May, less than a quarter of the market forecast consensus of an 180,000 gain. Interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgage hover near the record low set on December 3, 2009 in our survey; the Primary Mortgage Market Survey began in April 1971. Meanwhile, rates on 15-year fixed mortgages set another record low for the fourth week in a row.
"Overall, the economy does show signs of improvement. The Federal Reserve reported in its June 9th regional economic review that the economy strengthened in all 12 of its Districts over April and May. It also noted that loan quality was stable or improving in most Districts, but remained an issue for banks with large exposure to real estate."
Hurricane Season Tips - This week marks the start of Hurricane season, certainly not a word we like to hear in the Cape Fear Region. This year's hurricane season is predicted to be an above average forecast. At least we get advance warning, it’s not like the mid-west that just gets hit with tornado's or flash floods at a moment’s notice. As a busy sales agent you need to be prepared to deal with a Hurricane, especially since it can be predicted.
A few pointers:
Have all your summer clients secure insurance as soon as they can. Most insurance carriers shut down once a Hurricane or Tropical Storm enters the "No Write Zone". The bottom of the Zone is 20.0 N 65.0 W over to 20.0 N 85.0 W and the top of the Zone is above the Virginia state line.
Most flood coverage has a 30-day waiting period before this coverage takes effect. There are exceptions to this rule for Homeowners closing. Please ask your insurance agent, or have your buyer ask a lot of questions.
Here are a few web sites that you may find useful:
http://www.hurricanes.noaa.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.hurricanetrack.com Hurricane tracking
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov National Weather Service – Tropical Prediction
http://townofwrightsvillebeach.com Wrightsville Beach info
http://www.nhcgov.com New Hanover County
http://www.weather.com National Weather
http://www.hurricanehunters.com Air Force Reserve Unit that flies into hurricanes
http://www.cormp.org UNCW's Coastal Ocean Research Project at Jonnie Mercers Pier
http://www.fema.gov Federal Emergency Management Administration
I offer these key statistics to keep you informed as to how our market is moving. With 20 years of real estate sales and management and finance in my background I am able to evaluate the current conditions and provide you with accurate data. With key information from your clients I can evaluate their needs and offer them the best plan for their current mortgage. Call me today for a quote.
Cunningham & Company is a full service Mortgage Banker - we handle everything in house. We do first time buyers, USDA, FHA and VA loans, Conventional and Jumbo Loans, 100% financing and we have a large selection of adjustable rate loans as well as several interest only programs. Call me today with my background in real estate and the resources of Cunningham & Company working together... you can't miss. A loan in the crowd.
This report was prepared by David Flory NMLS #91592. Please check him out for all of your mortgage needs.
Mortgage Consultant
Cunningham & Company Mortgage Bankers
910-352-8273 cell
910-313-0045 office
davidf@cunninghammortgage.com
www.cunninghammortgage.com
A Charlie Brown economy in 2010? Is an economy that experiences variable performance with ups and downs, similar to the pattern on his shirt. We continue to see the ups and downs of our economy – the upside - 30 year fixed mortgage rates are below 5%; the consumer seems to be feeling good, as the Consumer Sentiment number arrived at 75.5, above expectations and the best reading since January 2008. The Unemployment Rate did drop from 9.9% to 9.7%. The downsides - Our country is dealing with one of our worst oil disasters; we continue to get deeper in debt, our economic recovery is still fragile at the moment. While Europe is dealing with Greece and Euro problems – there are a lot of problems out there. To say our economy looks like Charlie Browns shirt sure fits pretty good.
We have 9 months of growth in sold units over the same time frame from a year ago. May had a decrease in sold units from April and a slight decrease in the average sold price of .03%. The median price saw an increase of 1.9% over last month. Our pending index is down about 12.5% from last month. It appears that about May 3rd our pending index peaked (see chart), this coincides with April 30th deadline for first time homebuyers to be under contract. The other adjustment is the fact that Realtors have to report transactions to the MLS within 3 days.
In the month of May we saw an increase of 44 homes in our listing inventory, we have 5,664 homes on the market as of June 1st. This continues to put us in a strong buyer’s market with a listing inventory of over a 13.0 month supply. Our average list price has stayed below the $400,000 range for nine months; we are currently at $386,624. Our rolling 12 months (year over year) shows a gain of 556 units or 13.4% gain. In May we saw a decrease in our seller concessions, it is now 28.4%. Our average days on the market are 124. The list to sold ratio is 94.5% and is down .2% from last month; this number needs to continue to get better. The number of homes that sold in 15 days or less continues to remain very low, 19.4% of May sold homes. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.72% with an average 0.7 points for the week ending June 10, 2010. Have a great week and let me know what I can do to help you and your clients. With 30 year fixed rates back down to a historic low and housing inventories still high we are still in a very strong buyers market. Now is the time to buy residential real estate.
Despite all the media comments about our markets we are still lending money for residential mortgages. If a client has income and credit; they can get a mortgage. It goes to the basic three C’s – Capacity, Collateral and Character. Call me for a loan today.
Listing Inventory
In May we saw an increase in listing inventory of 44 units. We are about 175 units over June 2009. We have 5,664 single family homes for sale in our MLS. The average list price of $386,624 is up by $1,024 from last month. The average list price has increased by 4.1% from February 2010. If you look back over the last three years you will see our low point in listing inventory to be about Dec/Jan time frame.
Monthly Average Sold Price
Our monthly average sold price is down by .3% from last month and down 14.1% from May 2009. Our average sold price is down by $601 from last month. Our May average sold price ($220,645) shows a decrease of 5.9% from year end 2009. Our average sold price has remained pretty consistent since March 2010 - $221,016 to April $221,246 and of course May at $220,645.
Monthly Sold Units
The number of sold homes is down 7.7% from last month and up 15.5% from May 2009 and we are 14.8% down from May 2008. May saw an increase of 58 sold homes over May 2009. This is our ninth monthly increase in year over year sold homes since September 2005. 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 until the June 30th deadline.
Average Sold Price Year to Date
Year over year our year to date numbers have dipped a little.
2003 year end average sale price $ 186,137
2004 year end average sale price $ 210,048
2005 year end average sale price $ 254,080
2006 year end average sale price $ 264,498
2007 year end average sale price $ 273,408
2008 year end average sale price $256,498
2009 year end average sale price $234,379
2010 year to date average sale price $223,628
While our current year to date numbers are lower than Year End 2009 they do show promising signs that our sales are on the upswing. The first five months of 2010 has a 342 sold unit gain over first five months of 2009. The average sales price is down 3.3% for the first five months of 2010 compared to the first five months of 2009. Our median sales price is just 2.7% behind 2009.
Rolling 12 months
Another bright spot is the rolling 12 month numbers. When we look at June 1st, 2009 to May 31st, 2010 we have 4,703 sold units and when we compare June 1st, 2008 to May 31st, 2009 we have a 556 unit gain (4,147 sold units). When we look at the same rolling 12 months for average sold price we see that we are only down by 5.9%. So the dates of 6/1/2009 to 5/31/2010 we have an average sold price of $231,024 while from 6/1/2008 to 5/31/2009 we had an average sold price $245,600.
Median Sold Price
Our Median sold price is up 1.9% from last month, about $185,000. While we have not dipped as low as the National Median we seem to have turned the corner while the national median is showing a slight increase. I would anticipate over the next couple of months to see this median increase.
Pending
Pending Sales – A sale is listed as pending when the contract has been signed but the transaction has not yet closed. Sales are typically finalized within one to two months from signing. I look at the total pending units on a regular basis and this is how they chart out. We saw our pending index turn back to its upward climb about the first week in January. We saw our peak pending numbers about May 3rd, we have to go back to June 25th 2008 to see our last peak. In 2009 our index only hit the 900 unit range a couple of times. As I write this we are at 847 units that are pending right now. The end of May we are 12.5% down from April 30th, 2010.
Market Absorption rate – The number of homes sold in May, 433 divided by the current listing inventory, 5,664 gives us a 13.0 month supply of single family homes. This increased by .7 months from last month. 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 $233,513 and the average sold price is $220,644 for May which gives us a 94.5% list to sold price ratio – a decrease of .2% from last month. We have now managed to stay under 95% for over a year, but this is the second month we have come close to 95% list to sold ratio.
Seller Concessions – We had 28.4% of sold properties report a sales concession for May, an decrease of 1.6%. We want this number to go lower.
Days on Market – The average days on market for the sold properties is now at 124 for May. That is almost 5 + months to keep a property on the market. Only 19.4% of the properties were placed under contract in less than 15 days for the month of May.
Carolina & Kure Beach
There are currently 534 single family homes for sale and this represents a 1 unit increase over May 1, 2010 and 9.4% of our total WRAR inventory. The average list price is $415,478 an decrease of about $4,319 from April. In May there were 36 homes sold, divide that by the homes available and you have an 14.8 monthly supply of homes in Carolina and Kure Beach. The monthly supply of homes continues to come down, this is good. The average sold price for the month of May was $280,803 and is down $11,070 from last month. In May 2009 we had 25 home sales at an average $339,081. When we look at our rolling 12 months June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010 we have 298 homes sold at an average price of $285,135. While June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009 we had 249 homes sold at an average price of $340,462.
This data was pulled on June 12, 2010, based on information from the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS Incorporated, for the period Jan. 1, 2005 through May 31, 2010.
The Market
Mortgage Rates remain at historic lows
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.72 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending June 10, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.79 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.59 percent.
"Following a relatively weak employment report, bond yields fell this week and mortgage rates followed," said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist. "Private payrolls rose by 41,000 jobs in May, less than a quarter of the market forecast consensus of an 180,000 gain. Interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgage hover near the record low set on December 3, 2009 in our survey; the Primary Mortgage Market Survey began in April 1971. Meanwhile, rates on 15-year fixed mortgages set another record low for the fourth week in a row.
"Overall, the economy does show signs of improvement. The Federal Reserve reported in its June 9th regional economic review that the economy strengthened in all 12 of its Districts over April and May. It also noted that loan quality was stable or improving in most Districts, but remained an issue for banks with large exposure to real estate."
Hurricane Season Tips - This week marks the start of Hurricane season, certainly not a word we like to hear in the Cape Fear Region. This year's hurricane season is predicted to be an above average forecast. At least we get advance warning, it’s not like the mid-west that just gets hit with tornado's or flash floods at a moment’s notice. As a busy sales agent you need to be prepared to deal with a Hurricane, especially since it can be predicted.
A few pointers:
Have all your summer clients secure insurance as soon as they can. Most insurance carriers shut down once a Hurricane or Tropical Storm enters the "No Write Zone". The bottom of the Zone is 20.0 N 65.0 W over to 20.0 N 85.0 W and the top of the Zone is above the Virginia state line.
Most flood coverage has a 30-day waiting period before this coverage takes effect. There are exceptions to this rule for Homeowners closing. Please ask your insurance agent, or have your buyer ask a lot of questions.
Here are a few web sites that you may find useful:
http://www.hurricanes.noaa.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.hurricanetrack.com Hurricane tracking
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov National Weather Service – Tropical Prediction
http://townofwrightsvillebeach.com Wrightsville Beach info
http://www.nhcgov.com New Hanover County
http://www.weather.com National Weather
http://www.hurricanehunters.com Air Force Reserve Unit that flies into hurricanes
http://www.cormp.org UNCW's Coastal Ocean Research Project at Jonnie Mercers Pier
http://www.fema.gov Federal Emergency Management Administration
I offer these key statistics to keep you informed as to how our market is moving. With 20 years of real estate sales and management and finance in my background I am able to evaluate the current conditions and provide you with accurate data. With key information from your clients I can evaluate their needs and offer them the best plan for their current mortgage. Call me today for a quote.
Cunningham & Company is a full service Mortgage Banker - we handle everything in house. We do first time buyers, USDA, FHA and VA loans, Conventional and Jumbo Loans, 100% financing and we have a large selection of adjustable rate loans as well as several interest only programs. Call me today with my background in real estate and the resources of Cunningham & Company working together... you can't miss. A loan in the crowd.
This report was prepared by David Flory NMLS #91592. Please check him out for all of your mortgage needs.
Mortgage Consultant
Cunningham & Company Mortgage Bankers
910-352-8273 cell
910-313-0045 office
davidf@cunninghammortgage.com
www.cunninghammortgage.com
Friday, May 28, 2010
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Public Service Announcement
May 28, 2010
The SeaWitch is Alive and Well
Although a fire recently damaged part of the SeaWitch's Tiki Bar, the remainder of the SeaWitch will continue to be open, serve food and be a hotspot for your favorite bands. The entertainment line up for this weekend includes Hot Water Wagon on Friday Night and Just Woke Up on Saturday Night. According to management, the Tiki Bar will be rebuilt and be even better than before.
Carolina Beach Seafood Company Grand Opening
The Carolina Beach Seafood Company is celebrating its Grand Opening this Memorial Day Weekend. Featuring fresh local seafood, come in and check out their large assortment of fresh shellfish & fish - including just caught Spanish Mackerel. You will also find an appealing assortment of beer, wine & gourmet food products.
Memorial Day Line Up at Shanty's II
Shanty's II provides you with a week full of entertainment. Friday night will be "Dance Mix" with all of your favorite "Shag" tunes featuring the Island's own DJ Mike Worley Saturday night is "Shag Night". Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. each night. Wednesday, June 2nd is Line Dancing Lessons for $5.00. Thursday night is the first session of beginning Shag lessons which is a four week session for $30. For those who wish to drop in to brush up on a step, it's only $10. Shanty's II is a private club and membership is only $10.00 for the entire year. For more information, please call Shanty's at 910-233-3266.
Holiday Weekends Mean Hot Holiday Prices at Island Colors
Island Colors is kicking off the summer with a sidewalk sale on Saturday, May 29th. Select merchandise from some of your favorite brands including Fresh Produce Sportswear will be on sale from 25-75% off. They need to make room for the new merchandise that is arriving at the store. There will be a free gift with purchase on Saturday. For more information, please call (910) 458-7736.
Southern Charm to Hold Memorial Day Sale
Southern Charm will hold their Memorial Day Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 29th and 30th. Select jewelry and merchandise will be 20% off. Kick off the summer season looking your best. New summer sundresses just arrived as well as a new shipment of Funky Bandz! www.southerncharmnc.com
Vacation Coupons are Here
The 2010 Vacation Coupon Books from Snow's Cut Media have arrived. Along with various locations on the Island, you can pick up your copy free at the Chamber offices. Also, Mike would like to announce that the 2010 Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will be out by week's end http://www.snowscutmonthly.com/
Aryn Sneed Joins Plaza Hair Design
Anyn Sneed has joined Plaza Hair Design located at 1009 N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach. Aryn recently moved to the beach from Gastonia, NC. She is a graduate of Carolina Academy, a Paul Mitchell Partner School. She specializes in color and loves doing the new, edgy, trendy styles. She also caters (but is not limited to) middle and high school students. She loves what her job is about and would love to have you as a client. Please contact Aryn at (910) 458-6117 or stop by Plaza Hair Design. Aryn works Tuesday-Saturday mornings to late evenings. Appointments are available and walk ins welcomed.
Chamber Events
June 4th Friday Night Kick Off
will be held at
The Gazebo located on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Cape Fear Blvd
FEATURING
Sea Cruz
6:00 pm to 9:00pm
Free
Saturday, June 5th
ON THE BEACH
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
"Hottest" Names in Beach Music Today:
11::00 - 12:15 The Holiday Band
12:30 - 2:00 Mark Roberts and Breeze
2:15 - 3:45 The Magnificents Band
4:00 - 5:30 The Fantastic Shakers
Tickets in Advance - $15
At the Gate - $20
Saturday Night, June 5th
SHAG CONTEST
Held at Shanty's II Beach and Blues Club
Carolina Beach
Doors Open 7:00 pm
Contest: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $5 in advance and $8 at the door
Beach Music Tickets are now on sale at Linda's Fashions, Olde Salty, Silver Dollar and the Chamber of Commerce Office.
Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information or to pre-order tickets.
Boardwalk Makeover Happening
Boardwalk Makeover to kick off the Beach Music Weekend with Live Music at the Gazebo.
Join us at the Gazebo on Cape Fear Boulevard for a preview of Saturday's Beach Music Festival.
Thursday night, starting at 6:30 p.m., Mark Roberts and Breeze will be playing you favorite Beach Music tunes.
For more on the Boardwalk Makeover, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org
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 Mark Roberts and Breeze on June 3
Jazz Under the Stars
This event kicks off June 2nd at the Carolina Beach Lake Park featuring the Jerald Shynett Quartet playing from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
May 28, 2010
The SeaWitch is Alive and Well
Although a fire recently damaged part of the SeaWitch's Tiki Bar, the remainder of the SeaWitch will continue to be open, serve food and be a hotspot for your favorite bands. The entertainment line up for this weekend includes Hot Water Wagon on Friday Night and Just Woke Up on Saturday Night. According to management, the Tiki Bar will be rebuilt and be even better than before.
Carolina Beach Seafood Company Grand Opening
The Carolina Beach Seafood Company is celebrating its Grand Opening this Memorial Day Weekend. Featuring fresh local seafood, come in and check out their large assortment of fresh shellfish & fish - including just caught Spanish Mackerel. You will also find an appealing assortment of beer, wine & gourmet food products.
Memorial Day Line Up at Shanty's II
Shanty's II provides you with a week full of entertainment. Friday night will be "Dance Mix" with all of your favorite "Shag" tunes featuring the Island's own DJ Mike Worley Saturday night is "Shag Night". Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. each night. Wednesday, June 2nd is Line Dancing Lessons for $5.00. Thursday night is the first session of beginning Shag lessons which is a four week session for $30. For those who wish to drop in to brush up on a step, it's only $10. Shanty's II is a private club and membership is only $10.00 for the entire year. For more information, please call Shanty's at 910-233-3266.
Holiday Weekends Mean Hot Holiday Prices at Island Colors
Island Colors is kicking off the summer with a sidewalk sale on Saturday, May 29th. Select merchandise from some of your favorite brands including Fresh Produce Sportswear will be on sale from 25-75% off. They need to make room for the new merchandise that is arriving at the store. There will be a free gift with purchase on Saturday. For more information, please call (910) 458-7736.
Southern Charm to Hold Memorial Day Sale
Southern Charm will hold their Memorial Day Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 29th and 30th. Select jewelry and merchandise will be 20% off. Kick off the summer season looking your best. New summer sundresses just arrived as well as a new shipment of Funky Bandz! www.southerncharmnc.com
Vacation Coupons are Here
The 2010 Vacation Coupon Books from Snow's Cut Media have arrived. Along with various locations on the Island, you can pick up your copy free at the Chamber offices. Also, Mike would like to announce that the 2010 Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will be out by week's end http://www.snowscutmonthly.com/
Aryn Sneed Joins Plaza Hair Design
Anyn Sneed has joined Plaza Hair Design located at 1009 N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach. Aryn recently moved to the beach from Gastonia, NC. She is a graduate of Carolina Academy, a Paul Mitchell Partner School. She specializes in color and loves doing the new, edgy, trendy styles. She also caters (but is not limited to) middle and high school students. She loves what her job is about and would love to have you as a client. Please contact Aryn at (910) 458-6117 or stop by Plaza Hair Design. Aryn works Tuesday-Saturday mornings to late evenings. Appointments are available and walk ins welcomed.
Chamber Events
June 4th Friday Night Kick Off
will be held at
The Gazebo located on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Cape Fear Blvd
FEATURING
Sea Cruz
6:00 pm to 9:00pm
Free
Saturday, June 5th
ON THE BEACH
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
"Hottest" Names in Beach Music Today:
11::00 - 12:15 The Holiday Band
12:30 - 2:00 Mark Roberts and Breeze
2:15 - 3:45 The Magnificents Band
4:00 - 5:30 The Fantastic Shakers
Tickets in Advance - $15
At the Gate - $20
Saturday Night, June 5th
SHAG CONTEST
Held at Shanty's II Beach and Blues Club
Carolina Beach
Doors Open 7:00 pm
Contest: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $5 in advance and $8 at the door
Beach Music Tickets are now on sale at Linda's Fashions, Olde Salty, Silver Dollar and the Chamber of Commerce Office.
Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information or to pre-order tickets.
Boardwalk Makeover Happening
Boardwalk Makeover to kick off the Beach Music Weekend with Live Music at the Gazebo.
Join us at the Gazebo on Cape Fear Boulevard for a preview of Saturday's Beach Music Festival.
Thursday night, starting at 6:30 p.m., Mark Roberts and Breeze will be playing you favorite Beach Music tunes.
For more on the Boardwalk Makeover, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org
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 Mark Roberts and Breeze on June 3
Jazz Under the Stars
This event kicks off June 2nd at the Carolina Beach Lake Park featuring the Jerald Shynett Quartet playing from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Free Summer Concert Series
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
HEATS UP KURE BEACH
Kure Beach, NC - The summer months are hot and so is the entertainment scheduled for the Pleasure Island Free Summer Concert Series.
On the second and fourth Friday of June, July and August, plan on bringing your blankets and lawn chairs so the whole family can boogie the night away to some of the best local and regional bands. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce proudly brings you the 2010 Free Summer Concert Series featuring:
June 11 Mako Band (Classic Rock/Blues/Top 40)
June 25 Spare Change (Rock/Pop)
July 9 Wahl Project (Jazz)
July 23 Katelyn Marks (Country)
August 13 Jam Sandwich (Classic Rock)
August 27 Blind Lemon Pledge (Blues/Classic Rock)
Entering its ninth year, the Free Summer Concert Series brings you an evening of quality entertainment that is sure to please the entire family right down to the youngest ones. So be sure to pack a picnic and head down to the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach for an evening of free family fun. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and parking is free.
For more information, please contact the Chamber at (910) 458-8434.
HEATS UP KURE BEACH
Kure Beach, NC - The summer months are hot and so is the entertainment scheduled for the Pleasure Island Free Summer Concert Series.
On the second and fourth Friday of June, July and August, plan on bringing your blankets and lawn chairs so the whole family can boogie the night away to some of the best local and regional bands. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce proudly brings you the 2010 Free Summer Concert Series featuring:
June 11 Mako Band (Classic Rock/Blues/Top 40)
June 25 Spare Change (Rock/Pop)
July 9 Wahl Project (Jazz)
July 23 Katelyn Marks (Country)
August 13 Jam Sandwich (Classic Rock)
August 27 Blind Lemon Pledge (Blues/Classic Rock)
Entering its ninth year, the Free Summer Concert Series brings you an evening of quality entertainment that is sure to please the entire family right down to the youngest ones. So be sure to pack a picnic and head down to the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach for an evening of free family fun. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and parking is free.
For more information, please contact the Chamber at (910) 458-8434.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Public Service Announcement
Big Print Block Party Art Festival 2010
On May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., come see giant 4 x 8 foot woodcuts printed with a steamroller LIVE! This year's visiting artist is Julia Morrisroe of Florida. Come and see local and regional art of many mediums. Free art projects for kids and there will be plenty of Arts and Crafts booths as well. www.capefearpress.com
6th Annual Battle for the North End Cup Volleyball Tournament
Come down to the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier on May 22nd and enjoy a day of fun in the sun and sand as our lifeguards compete for the Battle of the North End Cup. Proceeds help support your Pleasure Island Lifeguard Association. Sponsor a lifeguard team for $50 or form your own team. There will also be a Paintball Human Target Shooting and a 50/50 drawing. Applications can be picked up at The High Tide Lounge or Tangerine Caribbean Grill or call Josh Flemming at 336-830-5876.
2010 Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant
The 2010 Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant will be held May 22nd at 6:00 p.m., at the New Hanover County Senior Center located at 2222 South College Road in Wilmington. Advance tickets are $5.00 and admission at the door is $8. Attire for the evening is tropical! This is a fundraiser for the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Point Help Center. Congratulations to Wee Miss Alyson Blanton, Tiny Miss Brianna Horrell, Little Miss Ariana Beam, Junior Miss Gabrielle Mason, Teen Miss Sarah Coleman, Miss Mikenzi Rivenbark and Ms. Lyndsey Childers. For information, please contact Diane at (910) 458-5962.
Lower Cape Fear River Historic Cruise - May 23, 2010
Hope aboard the Winner Cruise Queen for this wonderful tour. This guided tour will include over 55 known historic sites from Carolina Beach Marina, through snow's Cut and down the Cape Fear River southward to the Atlantic Ocean off Bald Head Island. Refreshments will be provided along with entertainment for the return trip. Tickets are available at the Federal Point History Center next to the Carolina Beach Town Hall. Call 910-458-0502 for tickets.
Southern Charm to Hold Memorial Day Sale
Southern Charm will hold their Memorial Day Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 29th and 30th. Select jewelry and merchandise will be 20% off. Kick off the summer season looking your best. New summer sundresses just arrived as well as a new shipment of Funky Bandz!. www.southerncharmnc.com
Vacation Coupons are Here
The 2010 Vacation Coupon Books from Snow's Cut Media have arrived. Along with various locations on the Island, you can pick up your copy free at the Chamber offices. Also, Mike would like to announce that the 2010 Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will be out en masse next week. www.snowscutmonthly.com
Chamber Events
June 4th Friday Night Kick Off
will be held at
The Gazebo located on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Cape Fear Blvd
FEATURING
Sea Cruz
6:00 pm to 9:00pm
Free
Saturday, June 5th
ON THE BEACH
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
"Hottest" Names in Beach Music Today:
11::00 - 12:15 The Holiday Band
12:30 - 2:00 Mark Roberts and Breeze
2:15 - 3:45 The Magnificents Band
4:00 - 5:30 The Fantastic Shakers
Tickets in Advance - $15
At the Gate - $20
Saturday Night, June 5th
SHAG CONTEST
Held at Shanty's II Beach and Blues Club
Carolina Beach
Doors Open 7:00 pm
Contest: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $5 in advance and $8 at the door
Beach Music Tickets are now on sale at Linda's Fashions, Olde Salty, Silver Dollar and the Chamber of Commerce Office.
Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information or to pre-order tickets.
Boardwalk Makeover Happening
Boardwalk Makeover to kick off the Beach Music Weekend with Live Music at the Gazebo.
Join us at the Gazebo on Cape Fear Boulevard for a preview of Saturday's Beach Music Festival. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Mark Roberts and Breeze will be playing you favorite Beach Music tunes.
For more on the Boardwalk Makeover, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org
Visit Our Sponsor
Summer's Coming and with it a Plethora of Free Activities Brought to you By Boardwalk Makeover, Arts and Activities Committee and the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
The Summer Season officially kicks off next week with the start of the Boardwalk Blast, Fireworks by the Sea and the Free Movies at the Lake Series. Tuesday night at the Boardwalk enjoy "Family Night" with bouncy houses, Karaoke and much more. Wednesday night is Bingo on the Boardwalk and Jazz at the Lake. Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., is the free concert at the Gazebo featuring Mojo Collins belting out the best in blues followed by the Chamber's Fireworks by the Sea at 9:00 p.m. Friday night, the fun continues with another concert at the Gazebo, starting at 6:30 p.m., featuring Machine Gun playing the best in classic rock. Stick around because there will be another fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. for those just getting into town for the weekend.
Saturday, don't forget to swing by the Lake in Carolina Beach to pick up the freshest fruits and veggies at the Carolina Beach Farmers Market. The market runs each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Lastly, you certainly won't want to miss the start of the Free Movies at the Lake. We are kicking off the season with the wildly popular Avatar. The movies start at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.) There will be concessions available, offering popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more at affordable prices. Also, each week the Chamber will be holding a food drive benefiting a local charity so be sure to bring a non-perishable food item with you.
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
On May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., come see giant 4 x 8 foot woodcuts printed with a steamroller LIVE! This year's visiting artist is Julia Morrisroe of Florida. Come and see local and regional art of many mediums. Free art projects for kids and there will be plenty of Arts and Crafts booths as well. www.capefearpress.com
6th Annual Battle for the North End Cup Volleyball Tournament
Come down to the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier on May 22nd and enjoy a day of fun in the sun and sand as our lifeguards compete for the Battle of the North End Cup. Proceeds help support your Pleasure Island Lifeguard Association. Sponsor a lifeguard team for $50 or form your own team. There will also be a Paintball Human Target Shooting and a 50/50 drawing. Applications can be picked up at The High Tide Lounge or Tangerine Caribbean Grill or call Josh Flemming at 336-830-5876.
2010 Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant
The 2010 Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant will be held May 22nd at 6:00 p.m., at the New Hanover County Senior Center located at 2222 South College Road in Wilmington. Advance tickets are $5.00 and admission at the door is $8. Attire for the evening is tropical! This is a fundraiser for the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Point Help Center. Congratulations to Wee Miss Alyson Blanton, Tiny Miss Brianna Horrell, Little Miss Ariana Beam, Junior Miss Gabrielle Mason, Teen Miss Sarah Coleman, Miss Mikenzi Rivenbark and Ms. Lyndsey Childers. For information, please contact Diane at (910) 458-5962.
Lower Cape Fear River Historic Cruise - May 23, 2010
Hope aboard the Winner Cruise Queen for this wonderful tour. This guided tour will include over 55 known historic sites from Carolina Beach Marina, through snow's Cut and down the Cape Fear River southward to the Atlantic Ocean off Bald Head Island. Refreshments will be provided along with entertainment for the return trip. Tickets are available at the Federal Point History Center next to the Carolina Beach Town Hall. Call 910-458-0502 for tickets.
Southern Charm to Hold Memorial Day Sale
Southern Charm will hold their Memorial Day Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 29th and 30th. Select jewelry and merchandise will be 20% off. Kick off the summer season looking your best. New summer sundresses just arrived as well as a new shipment of Funky Bandz!. www.southerncharmnc.com
Vacation Coupons are Here
The 2010 Vacation Coupon Books from Snow's Cut Media have arrived. Along with various locations on the Island, you can pick up your copy free at the Chamber offices. Also, Mike would like to announce that the 2010 Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will be out en masse next week. www.snowscutmonthly.com
Chamber Events
June 4th Friday Night Kick Off
will be held at
The Gazebo located on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Cape Fear Blvd
FEATURING
Sea Cruz
6:00 pm to 9:00pm
Free
Saturday, June 5th
ON THE BEACH
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
"Hottest" Names in Beach Music Today:
11::00 - 12:15 The Holiday Band
12:30 - 2:00 Mark Roberts and Breeze
2:15 - 3:45 The Magnificents Band
4:00 - 5:30 The Fantastic Shakers
Tickets in Advance - $15
At the Gate - $20
Saturday Night, June 5th
SHAG CONTEST
Held at Shanty's II Beach and Blues Club
Carolina Beach
Doors Open 7:00 pm
Contest: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $5 in advance and $8 at the door
Beach Music Tickets are now on sale at Linda's Fashions, Olde Salty, Silver Dollar and the Chamber of Commerce Office.
Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information or to pre-order tickets.
Boardwalk Makeover Happening
Boardwalk Makeover to kick off the Beach Music Weekend with Live Music at the Gazebo.
Join us at the Gazebo on Cape Fear Boulevard for a preview of Saturday's Beach Music Festival. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Mark Roberts and Breeze will be playing you favorite Beach Music tunes.
For more on the Boardwalk Makeover, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org
Visit Our Sponsor
Summer's Coming and with it a Plethora of Free Activities Brought to you By Boardwalk Makeover, Arts and Activities Committee and the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
The Summer Season officially kicks off next week with the start of the Boardwalk Blast, Fireworks by the Sea and the Free Movies at the Lake Series. Tuesday night at the Boardwalk enjoy "Family Night" with bouncy houses, Karaoke and much more. Wednesday night is Bingo on the Boardwalk and Jazz at the Lake. Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., is the free concert at the Gazebo featuring Mojo Collins belting out the best in blues followed by the Chamber's Fireworks by the Sea at 9:00 p.m. Friday night, the fun continues with another concert at the Gazebo, starting at 6:30 p.m., featuring Machine Gun playing the best in classic rock. Stick around because there will be another fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. for those just getting into town for the weekend.
Saturday, don't forget to swing by the Lake in Carolina Beach to pick up the freshest fruits and veggies at the Carolina Beach Farmers Market. The market runs each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Lastly, you certainly won't want to miss the start of the Free Movies at the Lake. We are kicking off the season with the wildly popular Avatar. The movies start at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.) There will be concessions available, offering popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more at affordable prices. Also, each week the Chamber will be holding a food drive benefiting a local charity so be sure to bring a non-perishable food item with you.
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
Friday, May 7, 2010
First Friday of the Month Fish Fry at the American Legion – Once again the American Legion is providing you with a delicious meal at an affordable price. Today from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., while supplies last, the American Legion is offering Fresh Fried Fish, Hushpuppies, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Iced Tea & Coffee for $8.00 per person. Desserts are also being sold by the Ladies of the Auxiliary starting at 5:00 p.m. The American Legion is located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road in Carolina Beach.
American Legion to Host Charity Poker Tournament – The sixth Texas Hold-em Tournament to Benefit the New Hope Pulmonary Program at New Hanover Regional Medical Center will be held on Saturday, May 8th at the American Legion Post 129, 1500 Bridge Barrier Road. Satellites begin at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served around noon and the Main Tournament starts at 1:00 p.m. Players donate $85 each for a Main Tournament entry and dealer donation, a chance to win prizes and more importantly, bragging rights as one of the best players in the area. All non-expense proceeds go to the New Hope Program. For more information please call Nick at 200-4887, Joe at 322-7319 or the Post at 458-4253.
Massage Envy at Monkey Junction Offers Mother’s Day Special – Maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t all work, especially when you can enjoy soothing massage therapy at Massage Envy. Our professional massage therapists will customize your massage sessions to meet your specific wellness goals. We are having a Mother’s Day gift card special; where if you purchase one gift card for at least $80, you get the second gift card for the same value but half the price. Gift cards can be used towards any type of massage and they never expire. Also, ask us about our gift memberships. We are located at 5541 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 130 and can be reached at (910) 794-5252. www.massageenvy.com
Beau Rivage to Host Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch – From 10:30 – 2:00 on May 9th, Beau Rivage will be hosting their Annual Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch. Menu includes Beyond Basic Breakfast: Belgian waffles with dark maple syrup and wild berry compote, ciabatta french toast liased with dark chocolate & Grand Marnier, Strawberry glazed, goat cheese filled crepes with honey pecans and other selections. Chilled Displays and Salads include jumbo shrimp cocktail, “gravlax” citrus cured salmon, romaine wedge Caesar salad plus more selections. Hearty Lunch Selections include fried chicken & broccoli lasagna, baked ziti with pork and veal meatballs, herb roasted Australian lamb chops and much more. There will also be carving stations, soups, delectable desserts and live musical entertainment. Adults are $29.95; Seniors $24.95 and Children (4-12) are $14.95. Reservations are required so please call (910) 392-9021 Ext. 2 or 800-628-7080 Ext. 2. www.beaurivagegolf.com
Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project to Host Sea Life Art Auction and Wine Tasting – On May 16th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., at the Ocean Grill Restaurant, the PISTP will be hosing a Sea Life Art Auction and Wine Tasting. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital. Tickets are available at Le Soleil and United Beach Vacations and are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. This price includes a complimentary wine glass. For more information, please contact Nola at (910) 232-0318.
American Legion to Host Charity Poker Tournament – The sixth Texas Hold-em Tournament to Benefit the New Hope Pulmonary Program at New Hanover Regional Medical Center will be held on Saturday, May 8th at the American Legion Post 129, 1500 Bridge Barrier Road. Satellites begin at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served around noon and the Main Tournament starts at 1:00 p.m. Players donate $85 each for a Main Tournament entry and dealer donation, a chance to win prizes and more importantly, bragging rights as one of the best players in the area. All non-expense proceeds go to the New Hope Program. For more information please call Nick at 200-4887, Joe at 322-7319 or the Post at 458-4253.
Massage Envy at Monkey Junction Offers Mother’s Day Special – Maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t all work, especially when you can enjoy soothing massage therapy at Massage Envy. Our professional massage therapists will customize your massage sessions to meet your specific wellness goals. We are having a Mother’s Day gift card special; where if you purchase one gift card for at least $80, you get the second gift card for the same value but half the price. Gift cards can be used towards any type of massage and they never expire. Also, ask us about our gift memberships. We are located at 5541 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 130 and can be reached at (910) 794-5252. www.massageenvy.com
Beau Rivage to Host Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch – From 10:30 – 2:00 on May 9th, Beau Rivage will be hosting their Annual Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch. Menu includes Beyond Basic Breakfast: Belgian waffles with dark maple syrup and wild berry compote, ciabatta french toast liased with dark chocolate & Grand Marnier, Strawberry glazed, goat cheese filled crepes with honey pecans and other selections. Chilled Displays and Salads include jumbo shrimp cocktail, “gravlax” citrus cured salmon, romaine wedge Caesar salad plus more selections. Hearty Lunch Selections include fried chicken & broccoli lasagna, baked ziti with pork and veal meatballs, herb roasted Australian lamb chops and much more. There will also be carving stations, soups, delectable desserts and live musical entertainment. Adults are $29.95; Seniors $24.95 and Children (4-12) are $14.95. Reservations are required so please call (910) 392-9021 Ext. 2 or 800-628-7080 Ext. 2. www.beaurivagegolf.com
Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project to Host Sea Life Art Auction and Wine Tasting – On May 16th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., at the Ocean Grill Restaurant, the PISTP will be hosing a Sea Life Art Auction and Wine Tasting. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital. Tickets are available at Le Soleil and United Beach Vacations and are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. This price includes a complimentary wine glass. For more information, please contact Nola at (910) 232-0318.
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