Kure Beach Boardwalk Nearing Completion

The Star News reports today that the Kure Beach Boardwalk is improving access to the beach for residents and visitors and that town officials have received recent positive response to the project.

The boardwalk project, funded through state and county grants, began construction in April this year and the final inspections are currently underway. Finishing touches are still in the works, such as landscaping and renovations of the older portion of the boardwalk just north of the Kure Beach Pier.

The new boardwalk extends from the older section and runs parallel to the beach, connecting to Atlantic Avenue, with crosswalks leading to the beach. The intent of the project was to expand public access to the beach and improve safety for people walking to and from the beach.

To read the full article at StarNewsOnline, please visit this link:

www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090727/ARTICLES/907279968

Have you used the boardwalk?
What do you think of the project?
Is it an improvement for beach access in Kure Beach?

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Votes Are In - It's A Yes for the Pleasure Island Farmer's Market

Thank you to everyone who voted in our poll regarding the Pleasure Island Farmer's Market.

When asked if you would like to have a Farmer's Market in Carolina Beach, the consensus was overwhelmingly YES! (40 yes votes, 1 no vote).

We appreciate hearing your feedback and will keep you posted about the developments of a Farmer's Market in the Carolina Beach town square this summer or fall.

Thanks again!

Ironman Showing at Carolina Beach Lake Park

The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Free Movies at the Lake Series continues this weekend with a showing of Ironman on Sunday night, July 26th.

The movie is shown outdoors at Carolina Beach Lake Park so bring your own chairs and blankets to get cozy. This is a great event for the whole family.

The movie starts at 8:45 pm. Concessions are available.

The Oscar nominated Ironman stars Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwenyth Paltrow. When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark (Downey, Jr.) is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil.

For more information and to see the complete film schedule for the summer, please visit:

www.PleasureIslandNC.org/freemoviesatthelake.asp.

Free Summer Concert Series - Barry Brown, Country Music

Join us tonight in Kure Beach for the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Free Summer Concert Series featuring Barry Brown. Enjoy the sounds of this Nashville Recording Artist's country music outdoors at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach, NC. - for free!

This show in the Series is tonight, Friday, July 24th from 6 pm - 8 pm. Bring your own beach chairs, blankets, and food. Beverages are available for sale on the premises (please do not bring beverages or pets).

For more information and to see more dates in the Series, please visit: www.PleasureIslandNC.org/freesummerconcertseries.asp.

See you there!

Fireworks and Music at the Gazebo

There are still plenty of weeks left this summer!

Head on down to Carolina Beach tonight (Thursday, 7/23) to enjoy the funky R&B sounds of Painted Man at the Gazebo from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

As a bonus, you'll get fireworks on the beach at sundown! And it's all free to attend. How can you beat that?

Be sure to check out the remaining summer band and fireworks schedule at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce website:

Fireworks by the Sea Event Series.

Farmers Market Coming to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk?

The Carolina Beach Town Council had it's weekly meeting last night (Tuesday, July 14th) and the Star-News reports that the members gave tentative approval to a farmers market at the Boardwalk gazebo Saturday mornings from 7 am to 12 noon. The proposal included the dates of July 25th through September 26th.

It looks as though the farmers market proposal needs some more logistical details worked out, but the town council members voted unanimously to approve the concept of the farmers market.

Ken Badoian, who helped start the Wilmington Farmers Market, introduced the proposal and told the Star-News that he would like to see the market begin at the end of July but would postpone the start date to make sure everything was done right.

Read the full article at StarNewsOnline: www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090714/ARTICLES/907149926

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The Carolina Beach Boardwalk is Back!

The Boardwalk at Carolina Beach, NC is featured on the front page of the Star-News this morning (Monday, July 13th) under the headline: "Boardwalk's back" with a wonderful photo of the amusement rides, music at the gazebo, and plenty of visitors.

The article talks about how the Carolina Beach Boardwalk rejuvenation project is really gaining traction. People are drawn to the area for amusement rides, music in the gazebo, and weekly fireworks. The Boardwalk Makeover Committee is focused on improving the overall image of the Boardwalk area as well as the attractions that bring people there. "Though they see room for improvement, locals, business owners, and tourists see definite progress over the past year and a half," states the article.

Carolina Beach town Councilman Dan Wilcox has been dedicated to the project and, along with the Boardwalk Makeover Committee, has worked to take something the town already has and make it better. A year ago the committee, along with many volunteers, labored to make physical improvements while this year the committee, city, and Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce has worked to make improvements in the entertainment and attractions at the Boardwalk.

Overall, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is on the right track . Business owners and visitors alike are happy about the improvements and look forward to seeing more and more positive changes in the years to come.

To read the full article, please visit this link at StarNewsOnline:

www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090712/ARTICLES/907129984

Here are some upcoming events happening at the Boardwalk. Mark your calendars and come down for a visit!

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Blast Series:

Tuesday: Family Nite 6-8pm Bounce house, kid’s activities, variety shows, story telling, arts & crafts.

Wednesday: Cash Bingo 6-8pm, Cash prizes up to $1500. Nominal fee to play.

Thursday: Live Music at Gazebo 6:30-9:30. Great local or regional bands perform at the Gazebo stage before and after the fireworks display at the Boardwalk.

Friday: 6-8pm. Shaggin’ is back at the Boardwalk! DJ Music and some of the best shag dancing ever.

Saturday: Kid’s Bingo 6-8pm Great family atmosphere. Kids can win prizes and have lots of fun!

Sunday: Trop Rock DJ 6-8pm Island country & Carribean tropical rock music. Time to relax and enjoy before the movie at the lake!

Chamber of Commerce Fireworks and Music at the Gazebo:

Every Thursday through August 27th, enjoy great music at the Gazebo from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Fireworks on the beach that begin after the sun goes down. It's a great family night at the Boardwalk! Check out the schedule of bands at Fireworks by the Sea on the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce website.

See you there!