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Gazette, Jul y 2nd, 2014
NAPA® Auto & Truck Parts “Marine Supplies & 4-Wheel Driving Accessories for the 4th of July Weekend”
(Pictured Above): There are three convenient NAPA® locations right here New Hanover County to better serve you. (Above): On Pleasure Island you will find the Carolina Beach location Store #713 at 207 Cape Fear Boulevard, they can reached by calling (910) 707-1415. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 6:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am until 4pm and Sunday from 9:00am until 5:00pm. NAPA® Store #714 is located just north of Shipyard Boulevard art 2234 Carolina Beach Road, this location can be reached by calling (910) 763-4585. On the other side of Wilmington, off of Market Street is store #708 at 318 N. Green Meadows, their number is (910) 762-1803. Southeastern Automotives NAPA® Auto & Truck Parts is one of the areas major suppliers for tools, equipment and parts. At the Carolina Beach store not only will you find lights, parts,
batteries, fluids and more but they also carry a great selection of 4-wheel driving accessories such as tow winches, straps and hitches ensuring you make it on and off the sand without getting
stuck or forced to pay an outrageous tow truck fee. In addition you will find marine supplies and accessories creating a wonderful day out on your vessel! See NAPA, page 5C
Tip Top Frame, Custom Framing and Art Gallery For the best in quality framing and unique prints and artwork, make a stop at Tip Top Frame. Tip Top Frame offers hundreds of different framing designs and mats for your treasured family picture, artwork or anything else you can put in a frame. They offer custom framing services to get your picture looking just the way you like it. For local artists, Tip Top offers a large inventory of pre-made frames and pre-cut mats, at prices to fit any budget. Tip Top Frame holds a monthly drawing. See TIP TOP, page 5C
Island Time Drop-N-Play, Summer Camps and Late-Night Wednesdays
(Pictured Above): Island Time is located at 1140 North Lake Park Boulevard, in Carolina Beach, right across from Town Hall. Hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday, from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Friday, from 8:00am to 10:00pm and Saturday, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Private parties can be booked at Island Time on Saturdays, from 9:00am to 4:00pm and all day Sunday. For more information, call Island Time Drop-N-Play, at (910) 458-4FUN(4386). You can also check them out on the web at, www.islandtimeplay.com or follow them on Facebook. To accommodate recent requests, Island Time will be staying open, all summer, until 10:00pm on Wednesday nights, so that local parents can attend Beach Bingo on the Boardwalk. Reservations are strongly suggested for all care this summer, including drop-in. Each week of the summer follows a theme. Field trips and activities will revolve around that them for the week. Upcoming field trips include the following locations: Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, Neuse way Nature Park and Planetarium, Southport, Gravity Zone in Raleigh, Wonderworks and more. Watch for updated field trips soon. Open spots for summer See Island Time, page 5C
Join the 4th of July Bikini Contest at the Fat Pelican
Get a Jump on the Holiday Weekend at Island Tackle Independence Day weekend is a time for friends, family, grilling and the beach and at Island Tackle and True Value Hardware you can find everything you need for a successful holiday weekend! Weather you are boating, fishing or just hitting the beach the locally owned and operated with a friendly staff that is eager to assist you in whatever you need. Their fishing center has everything needed for fishing from the beginner to the experienced fisherman. They carry major brands of rods and reels, fishing lures, lines and bait. They are a licensed agent See Island Tackle, page 5C
By: Jasmine K Mckee Staff Writer Everybody get ready for the Fat Pelicans Annual Bikini Contest that will be held on Friday, July 4th. The Fat Pelican is one of the most popular night spots on Pleasure Island. Their beer cave is stocked full with the best selection of beverages around and is an attraction all to itself. The Fat Pelican Bikini Contest has become a main attraction and is as famous as the bar itself. With cash prizes going to the first second and third place contestants the contest is sure to bring out the most beautiful girls around the island. The first place prize in the contest has been raised to $500 this year so there is even more incentive to get signed up. Second place contestants
will received $300 and third will be $100. The contest takes place on Pelican Beach, which is another one of the Fat Pelicans claims to fame. Pelican Beach is the site for
many great parties throughout the year and a favorite hang out spot for locals. Be sure to show up this Independence Day for the best party on the See BIKINI, page 5C