Gazette, March 12th, 2014
Island Montessori Come out and Support Hosts 2nd Annual IMS the 10th Annual Steve Golf Outing and Haydu St. Patrick’s Lo Silent Auction Tide Run this Saturday
This past Friday and Saturday the Island Montessori School held their 2nd Annual IMS Golf Outing and Silent Auction. The event started off Friday evening with a Gala at
the Marriott. Attendees enjoyed live music, dinner and an amazing auction. Saturday morning golfers lined up at Masonboro Country Club for a 9am shotSee AUCTION page 13B
The 10th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Lo Tide Run is back again in Carolina Beach on March 15, 2014. Early race registration is currently open through March 1 for the 5K and 10K at http://www.lotiderun.org/. The cost to register early is $30 for the 5K/10K or $25 with a military or student ID. After March 1, the cost to register increases to $35. T-shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register, so don’t hesitate, because this year's design will be a must have! A popular registration option is creating or joining a team, special awards are given
Tickets for the Island of Lights Fashion Show available Now If you plan on attending the upcoming Fashion Show, please purchase your tickets early. The number will be limited to around 100 and we don’t want anyone to miss out on this spring event. The annual show presents fashions for the new spring and summer seasons and is the major fundraiser for the Island of Lights organization. This Pleasure Island group See FASHION page 17B
Operation Medicine Drop Coming to Kure Beach Local event collecting medications for safe disposal On Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the Kure Beach Police Department will give the public another opportunity to prevent accidental poisonings, abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous
expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Kure Beach Police Department at 114 N. 7th Ave., Kure Beach, NC 28409. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Since 2010, over 1600
sites have collected over 53 million dosage units of medication during take back events statewide. Operation Medicine Drop is an effort coordinated by North Carolina Department of See MEDICINE page 13B
Back to the Beach Classic Car Parade & Car Show March 28th for the Parade & Show 29th The Sun Coast Cruisers are headed “Back to the Beach” for there Annual Car Show, CruiseIn and Parade. Festivities will kick-off this Friday, March 28th with a Classic Car Parade
beginning at the Carolina Beach Food Lion. The parade will start at 6:30pm and end at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Are in Kure Beach. On Saturday March 29th the
main event will take place. Starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Center the See Car Show, page 16B
American Legion Auxiliary will be holding its first Spring Craft Show on March 29th The American Legion Auxiliary will be holding its first Spring Craft Show on March 29, 2014, at the American Legion Post 129 pavilion building on Carolina
Beach. The address is 1500 Bridge Barrier Road in Carolina Beach (behind the Food Lion). Hours for the craft show will be 10 to 4. Come on out and get an
early start on your Easter, Mother's Day, or springtime shopping with a wide variety of items from local crafters/artisans. For directions or questions call 910-458-9155.
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce 2014 FREE Sunday Night Summer Movies at the Lake The weather is getting warmer, the plans are being made…The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the generous support of the Town of
Carolina Beach, proudly announce this years selection for the FREE Sunday Night Movies at the Carolina Beach Lake. As always, we have selected Family-friendly
movies for the enjoyment of all of our residents and tourists alike. Our FREE Movie season runs from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day See MOVIES page 9B
for team spirit, size and fastest time. All proceeds from registration fees, sponsors and individual donors are distributed to recipients selected by the volunteer board of directors to assist local cancer victims in financial need. On March 19, 2005, the first St. Patrick’s LoTide Run was a wonderful success. Unfortunately, Steve lost his battle with cancer in May 2005, but this event lives on his name continuing to provide aid and financial support to area residents battling cancer. The recipients are New Hanover County residents See RACE page 13B
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Mark Your Calendar for the 18th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off April 12th
Plans are now underway for the Chamber of Commerce’s 18th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off. The event will be held at the Carolina Beach Lake on Saturday, April
12th, 2014. In addition to serving up the area's best chowder, this daylong event includes live music and the Kidz Zone. Gates open at 11:30am and See Chowder, page 16B
Donations sought for April 12 Island Women Yard Sale The annual Island Women Yard Sale will be held Saturday, April 12, from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bowman’s, 911 N. Lake Park Blvd. Donations for the sale may be taken to the Riparian storage facility, 202 Dow Road, from 9 a.m.-noon on March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5. Volunteers will accept clean linens, household
appliances, furniture, rugs, curtains, pillows, books, dishes, glassware, pots & pans, VCR tapes, DVDs, CDs, tools, garden equipment, etc. Clothing and electronics (e.g., TVs, phones, computers, speakers, monitors, etc.) will not be accepted. Proceeds from the Island Women Yard Sale are used for community projects.