Mind Body Soul Health Fair and Blood Drive

Focus on your health and helping others at this free, family friendly event.

Saturday, October 22nd, 2016

9:00 am - 1:30 pm

1328 North Lake Park Blvd

Carolina Beach Pavilion

Health screenings will be available including:

• Blood Pressure
• Sugar
• Dental
• Cholesterol
• and more...

The American Red Cross will be on hand holding a Blood Drive. Volunteer to donate and provide life saving blood to someone in need.

A Kids Zone will feature a Bouncy House, Face Painting, and Apple Bobbing. Come enjoy live entertainment from the CCVC Praise Band, Two Docs and a Box, and Beach Billy Brothers.

For for more information visit Facebook or call 910-368-8022.

CVS Vaccine Clinic

Have you been putting off getting your flu shot? Come down to the Flu Vaccine Clinic next week to get protected against the nasty influenza virus and enjoy giveaways and shopping passes!

The CVS Health Flu Blitz will take place Monday, November 9th and Thursday November 12 at the CVS located at 901 Dow Road in Carolina Beach.

Hours for both clinics are 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, with a closing from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for lunch.

Veggie Wagon Hot Chocolate Bar

Looking For Something Different?

The Veggie Wagon is a local family owned produce company located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Specializing in delivery of fresh local NC fruits, vegetables and homemade products to the Wilmington, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach areas. The Veggie Wagon travels to all the best local farms and small batch producers to bring you the freshest and tastiest items NC has to offer.

The latest Winter addition to The Veggie Wagon, on Pleasure Island, is the all natural Hot Chocolate Bar! 

The Veggie Wagon has been working on their own blends of spices and mixtures to create 7 amazing and different hot chocolates, without all the preservatives and additives, including Vegan milk options.


Please send any questions of comments to april@theveggiewagon.com

The Veggie Wagon
910.805.3014
608 B South Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

Carolina Beach Brings Health Full Circle

Carolina Beach Brings Health Full Circle. 

Beginning from the inside out, Island Wellness Market offers organic and satisfying menu options to take the guesswork out of your lunch.

From wraps to snacks, this place offers "clean" options for whatever you are craving.


The idea for Island Wellness was born in 2011 by founder and owner, Amy Sawyer. At that time, she and her husband had been living in Carolina Beach for nearly ten years. After a health scare, Amy resigned from her corporate job to begin Island Wellness Market not only for local organic products but as a forum to help educate consumers on how to live a healthy, balance life.

In addition, Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture provides a non-invasive stress reliever which enables you to tackle daily tasks with your OWN energy. Instead of relying on coffee, energy drinks and other supplements to get you through the day, consider a more holistic approach.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a simple procedure in which needles are gently placed in specific places of the body to balance the body's energy, called "qi" (pronounced "chee"). From a western standpoint, acupuncture "points" are small areas which can access blood circulation, nerves, muscles and even the hormonal system.

Seaside Spring Renewal Retreat

Looking for a relaxing, healthy, and rejuvenating way to kick off Spring? How about the first annual Seaside Spring Renewal Retreat brought to you by Salty Dog Yoga and Beacon House Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy four days and three nights of healthy and delicious food, yoga classes, and of course the beautiful beaches and waters of the ocean.

To Learn More:

E-mail: innkeeper@beaconhouseinnb-b.com
Web: www.beaconhouseinnb-b.com
Phone: (877) BEACON6

Healthy Living on Pleasure Island

Pleasure Island, NC may be known for those world famous donuts, but don't let that fool you - this beautiful island is the perfect place to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Eat Right

The towns Carolina Beach, NC & Kure Beach, NC offer many places to fuel a healthy diet, whether you prefer to cook it yourself or eat out. All of the markets and grocery stores on the island have lots of good for you options, but health conscious shoppers might also want to check out:

•  The Carolina Beach Farmers Market held each Saturday during the summer at the Carolina Beach Lake from 8 am - 1 pm.
• The Open Air Market at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park held Tuesday mornings from 8 am - 1 pm
• Island Wellness Market at 1140 N Lake Park Blvd, Suite G in Carolina Beach
• The Veggie Wagon at 608 S Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach

The options are just as varied when it comes to Pleasure Island Restaurants offering healthy selections. Steamed seafood is a great choice for many diets, and fresh fish and shellfish from the waters just off the island is plentiful. Find a wide variety at the Shuckin' Shack, Michael's Seafood, Nikki's Sushi, the Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar, or Surf House.

Stay Active

The gorgeous NC beaches offer plenty of ways to stay fit - whether you prefer to swim, surf, stand up paddleboard, kayak, or kite surf. Even a walk or jog along the water's edge is a great way to get moving. When you venture off the sand the options continue...

Runners love Pleasure Island for the scenery and variety - run on the road, beach, or on trails in the Carolina Beach state park (which are also great for hiking). The popular Lo Tide Run brings thousands of runners to the island, everyone from beginners to elite runners, each year for this wildly popular event held in March. In addition to the Lo Tide several other races are held on Pleasure Island each year ranging from 1 mile fun runs to triathlons.

Other popular activities include biking (either for exercise or just as a way to get from place to place,) yoga, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, skateboarding, soccer, frisbee golf, baseball & softball, and much more! And of course, once you've worked up a sweat at your favorite sport that's just the excuse you need to go grab one of those mouth watering donuts!

To learn more about how you can live a healthy lifestyle on Pleasure Island, whether you're a local or vacationing here, check out http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/