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Gazette, Jul y 9th, 2014
Pleasure Island Parrot Heads 3rd Annual “Christmas In July” “Bringing Gifts to Children” The Pleasure Island Parrot Heads is kicking off their third annual “Christmas In July” for the children in the Betty H. Cameron Women's & Children's Hospital, located at the New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington.
The Parrot Heads will be bringing gifts to the boys and girls on July 26 who otherwise should be enjoying their summer on vacation. In addition to personal gifts for the children, the hospital always needs See PARROT, page 16B
Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant to be held August 23rd The Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant is scheduled for August 23, 2014. Age divisions and required competition include Wee Miss (1-2 yrs) competing in tropical wear and party dress. Tiny Miss (3-4
yrs) and Mini Miss (5-6 yrs) competing in interview, tropical wear and party dress. Little Miss (7-9 yrs) will compete in interview, talent and dress. Junior Miss (10-12 yrs), Teen See Scholarship, page 9B
New Hanover County Arboretum “So Easy to Preserve” Canning Workshops The art of canning is not lost New Hanover County Arboretum is pleased to announce upcoming “So Easy to Preserve” canning workshops led by retired New Hanover County Arboretum
Director Melissa Hight. So Easy To Preserve, Part I: Thursday, July 10th at The Arboretum Auditorium • Offered at 2:00-3:30pm or See Arboretum, page 16B
Cell Block 2” and “Port City Shakedown” to Perform at Boardwalk Saturday, July 26th On July 26, 2014 the Carolina Beach Boardwalk will feature the music of Wilmington area music acts “Cell Block 2” and “Port City Shakedown”, proudly repre-
sented by GrayScale Entertainment. Both projects are popular in the coastal Carolinas and feature a wide variety of crowd-pleasing See Cell Block, page 16B
Help Center Announces 9th Annual Chinese Auction July 26th The Help Center of Federal Point invites everyone to attend its summer fundraiser, our 9th Annual Chinese Auction. It will be held on Saturday, July 26th beginning at 1:00 pm, at
the Katie B. Hines Senior Center located at 308 Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach. This event is a community favorite, and provides Saturday See AUCTION, page 9B
Cameron Art Museum Expands Its Connections Program to Provide Services to People with Disabilities Wilmington, NC—Cameron Art Museum is expanding their Connections Program, which formerly served primarily individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, to include people
with disabilities who might benefit from additional accommodations at the museum. The Connections Program now invites people with disSee Disabilities, page 19B
Announcing the 2nd Annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta & Festival Sept. 19 & 20 Come celebrate sports, health, wellness and the arts with Carolina Beach! The Carolina Beach 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival features fun for the
entire family. Friday evening the 19th the two day event kicks off with an opening ceremony and introduction of all competing teams. A free live See Dragon Boat, page 16B
21st Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival to be held on October 11th & 12th The air is crisp, the nights are cool and the sky is blue – Welcome to Pleasure Island in the Fall. And there is no better way to bring in Autumn than to attend the 21st Annual Pleasure
Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival on October 11th & 12th. This years’ Festival brings something new and unique to the twenty-year history of this See SBJF, page 17B
For more information on any of the Town of Kure Beach program offerings, please visit www.townofkurebeach.org or call Town Hall at (910)458-
8216. In addition, Ocean Front Park and the Community Center are available for rent. More information is available on the website or by calling Town Hall.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town…on Vacation! Santa and Mrs. Claus are headed to Kure Beach for a little R&R. Keep a lookout around Town during the week and you may spot them. Because people of their importance are never truly off duty,
they will be making an official appearance at Ocean Front Park on Wednesday and Thursday, July 9th and 10th at 6 pm. Stop by to say hello, check your status on the n33hty/nice list, and snag a selfie with the Claus.
Open Rec. at Joe Eakes Park Open Recreation sessions are ongoing at Joe Eakes Park, located on the corner of K and 7th Avenues. The hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2-5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am-1 pm. Bocce ball, basketball, tennis,
and disc golf equipment is available for use. Equipment sign out is located at the wooden shed near the tennis courts. Please direct questions to Bob at (910) 458-8216, (910) 2006025, or parks@townofkurebeach.org.
Sponsors Needed Disc Golf Course We are looking for 3 new business, homeowners, or avid disc golfers to sponsor one of our disc golf holes. The initial
cost is $300, and then a $50 annual renewal fee. For more information contact Bob at (910) 458-8216.
Kure Beach Tennis Lessons Tennis lessons are happening on Tuesday afternoons at Joe Eakes Park. The 13 and under class meets from 4:00-5:00 pm and the adult class takes place from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The cost
is $40 per four-week session, but can be pro-rated if the session has already started. The next round of classes begins on June 24. For information contact Bob at (910) 458-8216.
holding meetings at Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church. Weight Watchers new program helps you lose weight that some think could be impossible to lose, but with the help of the consultants and the leaders, they will guide you into a new body and a new you.
• May 11 – Oct 4 - Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Saturday (910-431-8122) • May 20 – Aug - Tuesday Family Night at Carolina Beach Boardwalk • May 20 – Aug - Wednesday Night Bingo at Carolina Beach Boardwalk • June – August - Weekly Movies at the Lake Every Sunday (910458-8434) • June – August - Weekly Fireworks on the Beach Every Thursday (910-458-8434) • June – August - Free Summer Concerts 2nd & 4th Fridays (910-458-8434) • June – August - Weekly Boardwalk Music Every Thursday (910-458-8434) • June 10 – Aug 26 - Kure Beach Open Air Market (910-4588216) • July 10-13 - East Coast Got Em‘ On Classic King Mackerel Tournament (910-470-1374) • August 23 - Miss P.I. Beauty Pageant (910-458-5962) • September 12 & 13 - Carolina Beach In-Shore Challenge (910352-0603) • Sept 13 - 2nd Annual Heart of Hope Run (910-228-5282) • Sept 20 - 2nd Annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival 910-599-2979 • October 11 & 12 - 21st Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival (910-458-8434) • October 17-19 - 8th Annual Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge (910-352-0603) • October 18 - 6th Annual Salty Paws Festival (910-458-3266) • October 25 - Annual Carolina Beach Firefighters Association BBQ (910-458-8434) • November 28 - Island of Lights Light Up Celebration at the Lake (910-458-5507) • Nov 28 thru Dec 20 - 6th Annual Christmas by the Sea (Carolina Beach Boardwalk) (910-470-8666) • December 5 - Island of Lights Christmas Parade (910-458-5507) • December 6 - Island of Lights Flotilla (910-458-0211) • December 12, 13 & 14 - Kure Beach Fantasy Christmas Show (910-279-0459) • December 13 - Island of Lights Tour of Homes (910-458-5506) • December 31 - Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Countdown held in Kure Beach For Chamber information please visit our website at www.pleasureislandnc.org or E-Mail us at visitor@pleasureislandnc.org
Tennis Ladder We have a singles ladies tennis ladder that is awaiting your participation. We currently have over 15 members and can always use more. The cost is
just $5, with checks made payable to Town of Kure Beach. For more information contact Bob at (910) 458-8216.
Kure Beach has Commemorative Opportunities on the Boardwalk Kure Beach has commemorative opportunities on the boardwalk in the shape of a Bluefish. Each fish allows up to three lines of print. For $220, you can make a memory on the boardwalk for
loved ones, celebrate an event or advertise your business. To get your Bluefish call Town Hall at 910-458-8216 or print your order form from the Town’s website at www.townofkurebeach.org
Community Center: 118 N 3rd Ave • Tuesday/Thursday – Kure Beach Aikido: Children’s class is 6-7 pm, Adult’s class is 7-9 pm. To register call (919) 8183046 • Wednesday (7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30) – Watercolor Painting Class: All levels 12:30-2:30 pm.
$30 per 4-week session. Register and pay at class. Call Town Hall to obtain supply list, 458-8216. • Thursday (6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7, 8/21) – Line Dancing with Ron Griffin: 10-11 am. Cost is $1, no preregistration required.
Ocean Front Park: 105 Atlantic Ave • Sunday – Boogie in the Park: Blivet (Classic Rock from the 60’s to the 80’s), 5-8 pm. Bring your beach chair or blanket for a free concert in the park. • Monday – Turtle Talk, 7pm. Learn about local nesting sea turtles with the Pleasure
Island Sea Turtle Project. • Tuesday – Kure Beach Market, 8 am-1 pm. Shop for locally grown produce and hand-crafted goods. • mWednesday – Story Time by the Sea, 10-11:30 am. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends for stories and games.
Carolina Beach Weight Watchers Club Starting on Monday’s Getting ready for summer and trying to find that perfect bathing suit? Or, just simply trying to lose weight, well you have come to the right place. Welcoming to Carolina Beach is our very own Weight Watchers Club. Starting every Monday at 12:00 noon, the Weight Watchers Club will be
P.I. Calendar of Events for 2014
UP COMING MEETINGS • Monday July 21, 2014 – Membership Meeting. 7:309:00 pm. Wilmington entrepreneur, Sam Leake, will talk about the life and times of the South’s most famous General, Robert E. Lee. Sam Leake will
be talking about the non-war life of Robert E. Lee. The General’s war years are heavily documented and explored, but what happened to Lee after the Civil War ended? What events See MEETING, page 13B
April 2014 Programs at N.C. Aquarium at Ft. Fisher BEHIND THE SCENES • AQUARIST APPRENTICE - Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 at 2 p.m. - Check out a dirty job you’re sure to love. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about Aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Then, assist aquarists with food preparation and help feed the animals. Participants also observe aquarists during daily care and maintenance tasks. This limited opportunity is only open to 10 participants. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to smell fishy. For ages 10 and older. Ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $25 for ages 13 and older, $23 for ages 1012. Aquarium admission included. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. • BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR - Sundays, July 13, 20, 27 at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 at 11:15 a.m., Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30 at 11:15 a.m., Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 at 11:15 a.m., Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 at 11:15 a.m. Check out a dirty job you’re sure to love. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about Aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Then assist aquarists with food preparation and help feed the animals. Participants also observe aquarists during daily care and maintenance tasks. This limited opportunity is only open to 10 participants. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to smell fishy. For ages
10 and older. Ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $25 for ages 13 and older, $23 for ages 1012. Aquarium admission included. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. • EXTENDED BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 at 2 p.m., Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2 p.m., Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 at 2 p.m. - Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at an Aquarium? Space for animal holding, husbandry, life support systems, and access to exhibits is hidden behind the aquarium walls. If you have ever cared for a home aquarium, you may have some idea of what it takes to operate a collection of salt and freshwater exhibits, with hundreds of animals. Accompany aquarium staff on a guided tour of animal quarantine, life support, food preparation, and access areas. This unique opportunity is limited to 10 participants. Children under 8 are not permitted. Children between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fee: $15.00 for adults and $13.00 for children 17 and under. Aquarium admission included. NC Aquarium Society Members pay $9.00 per participant. FOR CHILDREN • FINS AND FAMILY TOUR - Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 2 p.m., Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 2 p.m. - A short and sweet tour behind the scenes for the young and curious. This 30-minute exploration packs in gallons of hidden fun and learning specifically for families with children 3 to 7 years old. Staff shares fintastic animal facts and assists in See Aquarium, page 9B