Free Concert At Fort Fisher - The Mako Band - Friday, September 9th

Come hear the Beach Boogie Blues sounds of The Mako Band, Friday, September 9th at the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach. This popular local band will be playing from 6:30 - 8:30. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs and enjoy a fun evening on Pleasure Island. Beverages will be available for sale.

Learn more about the Free Summer Concert Series and other Pleasure Island happenings on the Event Calendar.

The Mako Band

There's still time to enjoy a Britt's Donut...

Fall on Pleasure Island means uncrowded beaches, crisp cool air, sea turtles hatching, and fun events like Island Day and the Seafood, Blues and Jazz Fest. Unfortunately it also means saying a fond farewell to our beloved Britt's Donuts for the off-season.

But don't worry - the little shop on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk will be open a few more weeks with reduced hours. Britt's will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the month of September.

Yum!

Update: Wondering when does Britt's Donuts open in 2012? We've got the answer here!

Labor Day Weekend on Pleasure Island

Labor Day Weekend is here!  We know tons of folks are headed to the beach to enjoy the break so we've planned a fun-filled week to close out the regular Summer season full of FREE activities for your vacationing and leisure-time fulfillment.  There is always something for everyone on our little slice of paradise.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Free Concert: Please plan on joining us this FRIDAY night, September 2nd, for a FREE concert from 6:30 until 9:30 at the Carolina Beach Gazebo stage featuring Nags Heads' Mojo Collins.  Mr.Collins is an award-winning, Blues guitarist & songwriter who is also the former lead guitarist for Initial Shock and Sawbuck.
Fireworks: And don't forget to stay for our fantastic TRIPLE Fireworks show at 9:00 pm (weather permitting).  Come join your family and friends at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for a night of FREE fun, music and fireworks.


Saturday, September 3, 2011

Carolina Beach Farmer's Market: Let's not forget, the final and very popular Carolina Beach Farmer's Market held this Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake featuring over 85 vendors for this final week.
Movies at the Lake: This Saturday, September 3rd, at 8:30 pm, Toy Story 3 (G) will be presented where the toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home. 

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Movies at the Lake: To close out our Summer Movie Series on Sunday, September 4th, we will offer Rango (PG) for your viewing pleasure.  Join Johnny Depp as he brings Rango to the animated screen… Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics - Concessions and drinks are available for purchase on site.


Don't forget about the final week of Family Night this Tuesday at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk from 6:30-8:30. The next night will offer Cash BINGO at the Gazebo Stage from 7:00-9:00 on Wednesday evenings.
  
Please contact the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce if you have questions: (910) 458-8434 .

And don't forget to check out our exciting Pleasure Island Calendar of Events.

The Final Free Outdoor Movie of 2011 on Pleasure Island

Though colder weather is still hopefully several weeks away, the official summer season is winding down on Pleasure Island. Don't miss your last chance during 2011 to take in a Free Movie at the Lake. Catch Rango on Sunday, September 4th - showtime is at dusk (around 8:45) at the Carolina Beach Lake.

Rango
September 4th

But don't be too upset about the approach of fall - that means it's almost time for the 18th Annual Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival!

Spotlight on Business - Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture

Open the doors to 5 beautifully colored panels, soothing music, a quiet, relaxing, healing atmosphere and comfortable reclining chairs and you are at Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture. For many people Acupuncture is an intriguing form of medicine which they know very little about. In fact, most people are unaware that Chinese Medicine is a complete form of medicine with scientific basis and amazing clinical results.

Along with it's effectiveness in treating pain, acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used to treat both internal (IBS, PTSD, Acid Reflux, Migraines, Colds, Flus) and external (muscle sprains, strains, chronic pain, RSD, back pain, neck pain) diseases. Along with the acupuncture, CBCA offers 7 yoga classes weekly with 3 donation based "Pay What You Can" classes and a Massage therapist to round out the complete Health clinic.

Although there are a couple types of practitioners who are Certified to perform acupuncture Carolina Beach is lucky to have Jeremy Linquist L.Ac., a Licensed Acupuncturist who is fully trained in all aspects of Chinese Medicine. Graduating the 4 year medical program at the top of his class from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA, Jeremy furthered his studies working rotations at the Chengdu University Hospital of TCM in Chengdu, China. His passion for medicine led him to open the only full time Community Acupuncture Clinic in New Hanover County.

Open 5 days a week, Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture or CBCA as the locals call it, provides acupuncture treatments on a sliding scale of $20-$40 allowing the patient to determine what they can afford to pay for treatment. "Our number one priority is getting people better at a price they can feel good about." says Jeremy.

Acupuncture is a process much like exercising. It is very rare for one treatment to resolve a problem and in our fast pace, "Magic Pill" society, hiding the symptoms is what many people consider a treatment. This is not the case at CBCA. The treatments provide relief for many types of pain and disease but the course of treatment and type of treatment varies from person to person. "We treat people, not symptoms. Our
treatments are designed to get rid of the cause of the disease not just hide the pain so
that it does not return later on in life."

If you would like more information about Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture Yoga and Massage visit their website at www.JeremyLinquistAcupuncture.com.

Book your appointment online today or call (910) 202-4718

Hurricane Irene - Pleasure Island, NC

Photo by local real estate agent, Wendy Fincher-Hughes.

We are thankful that Pleasure Island was spared the worst of Hurricane Irene. After the storm moved on we were left with a breathtaking sunset on Saturday night and a bright, sunny beach day (or yard cleanup day) on Sunday.

Our thoughts are with those all along the coast who suffered damage and losses during the storm.

Update on Hurricane Irene & the Impact on Pleasure Island

As Hurricane Irene moves towards the North Carolina beaches it is important to be cautious and prepared. Watch for storm updates on local news sources. Please see below for messages from The Town of Carolina Beach concerning Freeman Park and The Recreation Center.

The following events have been cancelled or postponed due to the approaching storm:

Fireworks at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk on Thursday 8/25/11 - Rescheduled for Friday, September 16th

The Carolina Beach Farmers Market on Saturday 8/27/11

TOWN OF CAROLINA BEACH1121 N. Lake Park BoulevardCarolina Beach, North Carolina  28428

 

 

 

Press Release

Issued:  August 25, 2011                                                        Contact:  Timothy W. Owens

For Immediate Release                                                                              Town Manager

                                                                                                                       (910) 458-2994         

Freeman Park to Close Due to Hurricane Irene

 

Carolina Beach, NC – Due to weather and tide conditions associated with Hurricane Irene, the Town of Carolina Beach will close Freeman Park at 5pm on Friday, August 26^th.  The park will be closed sooner if conditions warrant.  The park will be closed to all vehicular traffic and camping.  Lifeguards will not be on duty and everyone is encouraged to keep out of the surf.  The park will reopen once the weather improves and high tides subside.

For updated information, you can visit the Town’s website at www.carolinabeach.org or contact the Town at 458-2999.

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Attention Recreation Center Members:

Due to Hurricane Irene, the Recreation Center will be closing at 6pm on Friday and will be closed all day on Saturday.  Sorry for any inconvenience and everyone be safe.

Recreation Center Staff

Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation Department

1121-B N. Lake Park Blvd.

Carolina Beach, N.C. 28428

910-458-2977

910-458-2997 (Fax)

reccenter@carolinabeach.org