Free Day at the NC Aquarium

           
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with free general admission fees on Monday, January 19, 2015.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of two holidays each year the N.C. Aquariums offer visitors free admission. The other day is Veterans Day in November. Grab the family and experience a day of aquatic adventures!

Visit http://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher for hours of operation and other information.

NC Aquarium at For Fisher
910-457-6942
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC, 28449

Celebrate the 4th of July on Pleasure Island

The Pleasure Island Fireworks Display will be bigger and better than ever this year!  Join us for the Fireworks on Saturday, July 3rd on the beach strand in front of the boardwalk starting at 9:00 p.m.

Before heading out to the beach, stop by the Boardwalk Gazebo starting at 6:30 p.m., for live entertainment featuring Soul Power Posse playing your favorite R&B and Soul favorites.

Other events on Pleasure Island this 4th of July weekend:

•  Carolina Beach Farmer's Market and Holiday Art Show - Saturday, July 3rd from 8am to 1pm at the Carolina Beach Lake Park


• Free Movies at the Lake - This week's movie is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs starting at 8:45 pm on Sunday, July 4th at the Carolina Beach Lake Park.

Check out our Pleasure Island Calendar of Events to see all we have to offer this summer.  Have a great 4th of July weekend - we can't wait to see you around the island!

Havana’s Restaurant, Carolina Beach - Holiday Hours

Havana’s Restaurant in Carolina Beach - featuring fresh island seafood, hand cut steaks, and an extensive wine selection - will have special holiday hours and events as follows:

• For New Year’s, they will be offering a New Year’s Brunch.
• Starting January 4th, they will be closing for the month of January.

Havana’s Fresh Island Seafood is located at 1 North Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach.

For more details call: (910)458-2822
 

Tangerine Caribbean Grille's New Years Eve Party

This New Year’s Eve head on over to Tangerine Caribbean Grille for “the best party in Town”.

The countdown will start at nine o’clock and at midnight all the corks will pop.



Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and will include:

• Hors d’oeuvres,
• Champagne Toast at Midnight,
• Party Favors,
• Damnpajamaband and DJ G.

Dinner specials will also be served from 5:00-10:00 p.m. featuring:

• Twin Lobster Tail Entrée,
• 8 oz. Filet Mignon, 
• Surf and Turf, and 
• With a glass of champagne.

Their full menu will also be available. For more information please call (910) 707-0202 or visit http://www.tangerinegrille.com/

The Last Resort Hosts Last Performance of The Notorious Gringos

The Last Resort will have the last performance of the Carolina Beach Band “The Notorious Gringos”. The Gringos are a local group, led by Jeff King. Jeff and his wife are relocating to Kansas City and The Last Resort is having a grand send off/going away party.

There will be a free pig pick’n and a three hour performance by the band.

Date: Sunday, December 20th
Time: 5 p.m.

All Chamber members are invited to come join in the fun. www.CarolinaBeachBar.com

Surfhouse Holiday Breads

Throughout December, Surfhouse will be offering holiday breads for $8.00 a loaf.

Orders are placed weekly.

Selections of bread include:

• Apple Walnut,
• Banana Walnut,
• Pumpkin Raisin and
• Cranberry Pecan.

These make great gifts and are great for any holiday gathering.

The Surfhouse is located at 604 N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach. http://www.surfhousenc.com/

Island of Lights Tour of Homes, 2009

The Island of Lights Festival on Pleasure Island continues today with the Annual Tour of Homes.

Take a self-guided tour through some of Pleasure Island's most beautiful homes when they are decorated for the holidays. Enjoy Southern hospitality at its best as the owners welcome you into the privacy of their homes for this special holiday treat.

The 2009 Tour of Homes will take place today, Saturday, December 12th.

Tickets are available at businesses on Pleasure Island.

For more information, contact James Allen at 458-7116 or visit www.IslandOfLights.org.

Tuscan Grill in Carolina Beach Offers Christmas Parade Specials

Apart from their regular menu, Tuscan Grill is offering Christmas Parade Specials tonight, Friday, December 4th.

Among the selections are:

• Tuscan’s Vegetable Pasta Chicken Bowl, 
• Shrimp, Chicken or Filet Hibachi Bowl, 
• Pasta of the Day and 
• Meatballs with Marinara or Alfredo sauce, 
• Tuscan’s Sicilian Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, 
• Three Cheese Ravioli, 
• Rotisserie Prime Beef with Au Jus, 
• and their fresh fish of the day. 

Don’t forget that Tuscan Grill also has a 10 for under 10 bar food menu and daily drink specials.

More details at: www.TuscanGrill.us

Surfhouse in Carolina Beach Hosts Art Opening

On Friday, December 4th from 7:00-8:00 p.m., the Surfhouse Cafe and Shop in Carolina Beach will be hosting the December Local Artist Opening Reception.

There will be free hors d’oeuvres on the bar with a Surf Cinema showing to follow at 8:00 p.m.

Also, all throughout December, Surfhouse will be offering holiday breads for $8.00 a loaf. Orders are placed weekly. Selections include:

• Apple Walnut,
• Banana Walnut,
• Pumpkin Raisin, and
• Cranberry Pecan.

These make great gifts and are perfect for any holiday gathering.

The Surfhouse is located at 604 N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach.

More details at: www.SurfhouseNC.com.

Island of Lights Christmas Parade and Flotilla, 2009

The Island of Lights Christmas Parade takes place tonight, Friday December 4th starting at 7:30pm. 

The parade proceeds from Atlanta Avenue down Lake Park Boulevard to the Federal Point Plaza.

Floats, bands and Santa Clause will be there to add to the festivities of the Season and provide a night of entertainment for families.

And don't miss the Christmas Flotilla on Saturday, December 5th starting at 6:00pm.

Fishing boats and pleasure craft electrically decorated with thousands of lights present a spectacular display on the Intracoastal Waterway.

They cruise from Snow's Cut to the Carolina Beach Boat Basin and back.  The boats compete for prizes and add to the wonderful holiday spirit.

The panel of judges will watch from the Harbor Masters Restaurant.

What a great way to celebrate the season!  See you there!

Courtyard Marriott at Carolina Beach Offers Breakfast with Santa!

On Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 a.m. until noon, SANTA will be at the Marriott in Carolina Beach!

Your child can have his/her picture taken FOR FREE as you give Santa your all-important Christmas List.

While there, enjoy the Courtyard's famous Breakfast Buffet with Santa in their Seaside Grill. The Buffet prices are: Children 6-12 are $5.95 and Adults are $9.95.

For more information, please visit: www.CourtyardCarolinaBeach.com.

Pleasure Island Rentals Offering Premium Fraser Fir Christmas Trees!

Pleasure Island Rentals on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk will be offering Premium Fraser Fir Christmas Trees this holiday season - the "Best on the Island" (3’ to 10’ trees) that won't wilt away in weeks.

They will also be offering wreaths (from 12-24”), Cinco stands and fresh cut garland.

So come get warm by the fire pit, listen to the music and watch your favorite Christmas movies while you check out their beautiful trees from our own North Carolina Mountains.

Best of all, FREE DELIVERY of your tree and end of season recycle pickup.

But even better, a portion of the proceeds will benefit OUR Carolina Beach Elementary School. So come join the crew at Pleasure Island Rentals at their winter wonderland and pick from the best trees around for your Holiday Season. They look forward to seeing you and please remember…BUY LOCAL.

Beau Rivage Golf Specials

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort is offering discounts on their getaways for the holiday season.  This would make a perfect getaway for you or as a gift for someone special.

Beau Rivage is offering $59 Villa Rentals and $39 Golf seven days a week.  In-room gift baskets and custom golf packages are also available as well as gift certificates.

In addition, Beau Rivage is offering All-You-Can Play golf after 1:00 p.m. for just $29.

All these specials will run through February 2010.

Finally, they are offering golf memberships with ZERO initiation through 2010, which also makes a great gift.

For more information, please visit www.BeauRivageGolf.com.

Thyme Savor Offers Thanksgiving Dinners To Go

Thyme Savor Personal Chef and Catering Service is offering three different Thanksgiving Dinners to Go.

Each package includes Turkey, Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Cranberry Chutney, Chestnut Stuffing & Dessert.

The small package serves 4-8 people; the medium package serves 10-14 people & the large package serves 18-24 people.

Prices range from $69.99 to $179.99. Additional side items can be purchased for $4.99 per quart.

To place an order, please call 910-465-9668 or email to thymesavor@hotmail.com. Please visit www.ThymeSavorCatering.com for more information.

Annual Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show - Dec 11 + 12

Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show coming December 11 & 12, 2009 in downtown Kure Beach.

This event is one of the highlights of the holiday season on Pleasure Island and is packed full of fantastic entertainment and amazing talent.  The Kure Beach Fire Department Women's Auxiliary puts on this event that is free and open to the public.  Shows begin at 7:oo pm each night and include singing, dancing, characters, and more!

You are reminded, as always, to dress warm because it always snows for the Christmas Fantasy Show!

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Makeover Shining in Holiday Season

The Star-News recently reported on the First Annual Christmas by the Sea event put on by the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Makeover committee.  They noted the success of the amusement park rides on the Boardwalk this past summer and how the committee hopes to extend that success into the holiday season.

Over the last two years, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Makeover committee has worked to improve the image of the boardwalk through landscaping and painting as well as improve the draw of the area with family entertainment, including weekly live music at the Gazebo accompanied by a fireworks display.  And, this past summer saw the return of the amusement park rides that once marked the prime of the Boardwalk district.

The amusement park rides brought an unprecedented number of people to the Boardwalk compared to the last few decades.  While Christmas by the Sea may not necessarily bring the same number of visitors, the event may help to cement the area's presence as a year-round attraction and will hopefully become a long-term tradition.

To read the full Star-News Article, please see Carolina Beach Boardwalk tries to extend summer success

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Makeover Presents Christmas by the Sea, November 27th

The Carolina Beach Boardwalk Makeover Committee Presents Christmas by the Sea starting Friday, November 27th and running through December 19th, 2009.

The first night kicks off at 8 pm after the Lighting at the Lake Ceremony at the Carolina Beach Lake Park, part of the Island of Lights Festival.  Christmas by the Sea features fun for the whole family every Friday and Saturday night from 5 - 8 pm including:

• Fire pit with hot chocolate and storytelling
• Live Nativity Scene
• Caroling
• Santa (on Saturdays only)
• Theatre, choral, and band performances by Ashley, Murray, and Carolina Beach Elementary Schools (on Saturdays only)
• Pleasure Island Drama Club
• Cape Fear Roller Girls
• Puppet Shows
• Arts and Crafts Activities
• Ornament Making for the kids

The Christmas by the Sea committee is looking for additional volunteers to help wherever possible (Santa's Workshop, Santa's area, story telling, stage area, and general assistance).  To volunteer, please contact Michele Connet at 458-8666.

For full Christmas by the Sea event details, please visit the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Makeover website.

See you there!

Island of Lights 2009 Schedule, Pleasure Island NC

Time to catch the holiday spirit!  To help you along, mark your calendars and be sure to catch the spectacular events of Pleasure Island's Annual Island of Lights Festival:

• Friday, November 27th (day after Thanksgiving) at 7 pm: Lighting At The Lake Ceremony


• Friday, December 4th at 7:30 pm: Christmas Parade (for applications, call Frances Massey at 458-5507)
  


• Saturday, December 5th at 6 pm: Holiday Flotilla (for applications, call the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce at 458-8434)
  


• Saturday, December 12th: Tour of Homes (contact James Allen at 458-7116)
  


• Thursday, December 31st at 9 pm: New Year's Eve Celebration at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Complete Island of Lights Festival details can be found at the website www.IslandOfLights.org.

See you there!

Fourth Annual Holiday Walk in Carolina Beach

On November 22nd, from Noon until 6:00 p.m., the deals will be plentiful in Carolina Beach during the Annual Holiday Walk.

Businesses will be holding open houses complete with prizes, great deals, entertainment, discounts and more.

Look for the Santa Balloon outside participating businesses to take advantage of this early holiday shopping opportunity.

For more information or to have your business take part, please call 458-0120 or visit www.SnowsCut.com. You can also view the participating businesses.

Happy Halloween from the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce!

We hope you all enjoy a safe, fun, and happy Halloween!

~ from Gail, Aimee and everyone at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce