Love is in the air on Pleasure Island!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner it's time to start thinking about how you can show that special someone you care. Whether it's your spouse, significant other, child, parent, pet, or close friend, everyone wants to feel loved! Check out these heart filled options from area businesses:

The quickest way to the heart is through the stomach...

That's A Moray - Valentine Dinner at the NC Aquarium

An exclusive evening for just 26 couples, featuring a four-course dinner, a souvenir photo and dancing while surrounded by the magic of the ocean. Private tables for two will be placed in front of captivating exhibits such as Cape Fear Shoals, Sharktooth Ledge, Hawaiian Fishes, and Moon Jellies.

"That's A Moray" is Monday, February 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. The all-inclusive price is $200-$300 per couple, dependent on table location or $400 for the "A Moray" private dining room. For reservations, call (910) 458-8257, ext: 218 or 202 or email terry.bryant@ncaquariums.com or emily.bullock@ncaquariums.com.


Tapas For Two at the Treehouse Bistro
Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Treehouse, a place to share food and wine with someone you love. Now taking reservations.
308 S Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach
910-458-6033 www.treehousebistrocb.com

Chocolate Covered Strawberries at the Fudgeboat on the Boardwalk
Supplies are limited so call 910-617-9793 to pre-order.
Limited store hours: Fri 6-8 pm, Sat 1-8 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, Mon by Appt
www.fudgeboat.com

Cupcake Decorating Party with Port City Java & Pleasure Island Cupcakes

Guests will receive 2 delicious cupcakes in their own box that can be individually personalized. Choose from many colorful candy toppings! Each child will receive a juice box, and the accompanying adult will receive their choice of coffee or tea. Cost is $9.99 per person decorating cupcakes.

This event is for children of all ages! However children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult (No additional charge for the adult) Carolina Beach Elementary School Children will receive a $1.00 discount. Space is Limited!! Register Today at Port City Java Carolina Beach.
Call Pleasure Island Cupcakes for details  910-632-3156 or 910-777-9595


A little something sparkly...

Jeanne's Jewels & Beach Blooms Valentine's Promotion

• Spend $30 and receive a FREE box of Valentine Candy and a coupon for $5 off your floral purchase at: BEACH BLOOMS at 100-C N. Lake Park Blvd. in Carolina Beach (910-707-0633)
• Spend $60 and receive a larger box of candy and a coupon for $5 off your purchase at Beach Blooms
• Jeanne will also be giving an additional discount on anything in her store for this promotion! 

807 A North Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach, NC 910-707-0316

A picture's worth a thousand words...

Valentine Portrait Special from Pleasure Island Photography
Mini-sessions now available. Call 910-470-6804 or click here for all the details!

And finally, the kids can't be left out...

Youth Valentine Dance at the Carolina Beach Rec Center

Children ages 6-12, are you ready to dance the night away at the Carolina Beach Recreation Center?  DJ Tommy Gunn of Jammin 99.9 will be spinning all the hits.  Pizza and drinks will be served.  There will be prizes for the dance off and raffle prizes too!

The Dance will be held on Saturday, February 12th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  The entry fee is $2.00 plus at least one canned food item per child (Entry fee includes 1 slice of pizza and 1 drink).  Extra refreshments will be available.  Parents must come into the Recreation Center to pick up their child.  For more information, please call 458-2977.


Happy Valentine's Day from The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce!