Spotlight on Business - The Expedition Organization

The Expedition Organization is an outfitter and guide service that provides half, full, and multi-day kayak programs in the Cape Fear region. From the marshes of Masonboro to the barrier islands in the Cape Fear River, we offer adventurous and educational programs that are customized for the needs of our participants.

In addition we also offer select programs on the unique and scenic Lake Waccamaw, and the Black, Lumber and Waccamaw Rivers.

We provide boats, all gear, and qualified and knowledgeable guides to ensure a safe and educational experience.

Visit us on line at www.expeditionorganization.com or feel free to call us at 910-200-1594 with any questions. We look forward to paddling with you soon!

Spotlight on Business - Tasting History

About Tasting History: Tasting History is a guided, walking food and history tour through Carolina Beach. We tell the history of Pleasure Island and have tastings at five restaurants throughout the course of the tour. The tour is approximately 2 ½ hours long and the route is less than a mile.

Tasting History is an idea that my husband and I had after living on Pleasure Island for four years. In this time, we have learned a lot about the history that is unique to Pleasure Island and enjoyed sharing the food on the island with visiting friends and family. We thought food and history would be a combination for a tour that both locals and tourists would enjoy, and Tasting History was born.

The three main goals of Tasting History are:

• To showcase the best food on Pleasure Island
• To preserve and educate locals and visitors on the origins and history of Pleasure Island
• To continue to grow into other tour specialties as the market allows

Though still in our infancy, Tasting History has celebrated small achievements and milestones that we have set, such as:

• Writing an interesting & accurate history outline; which was completed by local historian Amy Thornton
• Having a tour that includes what we feel are 5 of the top places on the Island to eat
• Providing repeat business for restaurants on the tour

We are currently working on other specialty tours with restaurants in the off-season to provide a variety for locals (prepare to have fun!) as well as exclusive history tours throughout the town for those interested solely in history.

Lastly, we hope someday to reach one of our milestones of giving back to the community by donating or supplying signage to mark historical places and events around Carolina Beach and Kure Beach to preserve the rich history we have on Pleasure Island.

 Check us out online at tastinghistorytours.com or find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tastinghistory

We hope to see you on a tour in the near future!

Brinley Christner
Tasting History 
910.350.8901

18th Annual Seafood, Blues & Jazz Fest Lineup

Check out the lineup for this year's Seafood, Blues & Jazz Fest, featuring headliner Jimmie Vaughn and the Tilt-a-Whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton! Make plans to be on Pleasure Island October 8th and 9th for this can't miss festival!

Saturday, October 8

BLUES STAGE

TIME	BAND
12:30- 1:50	The Willie Painter Band
2:10 - 3:30	Sean Carney Band
3:50 - 5:10	Damon Fowler
5:30 - 7:00	Halden Vang Featuring Jake Halden Vang
8:00 - 9:30	Jimmie Vaughn and the Tilt-a-Whirl Band Featuring Lou Ann Barton

JAZZ STAGE

TIME	BAND
1:30 - 2:45	The FROG Project
3:00 - 4:15	Nita B & The Swingin' Soiree
4:30 - 5:45	The Little Zippers
6:00 - 7:15	El Jaye Johnson & The Port City All Stars

Sunday, October 9

BLUES STAGE

TIME	BAND
12:30 - 1:50	Lawyers, Guns and Money
2:10 - 3:30	The Barstanders
3:50 - 5:10	SRVT
5:50 - 7:00	Anson Funderburgh, Scott Cable and Friends

JAZZ STAGE

TIME	BAND
1:30 - 2:45	Bernie Kenerson Group
3:00 - 4:15	Freeport
4:30 - 5:45	Charlie and Rose Lucas

Free Summer Concert Series - August 2011

Get ready for the final two installments of the Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher. On Friday, August 12th hear Spare Change and their eclectic mix of beach music, classic R&R, and country. Then on Friday the 26th of August don't miss the beach boogie blues sound of The Mako Band.

The concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach. Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs, and your dancing shoes! Beverages and snacks are available for sale.

Spotlight on Business - Ferrellgas

For 70 years, Americans have relied on Ferrellgas for their propane needs. We are propane industry leaders and a good neighbor to our loyal Customers across Eastern NC. Our commitment to deliver safe, dependable, and affordable propane service is backed by people who live and raise their families in the Carolina Beach area.
Just over a year ago we recognized the splendor of Carolina Beach and wanted to take every opportunity to contribute to this wonderful community.

Ferrellgas customers know they can trust us to keep their farms running, their families warm, and their businesses profitable. We provide 24/7 emergency service, flexible payment and delivery options, and friendly service provided by our local teams of Drivers and Customer Service Specialists.

At Ferrellgas, we know how valuable your dollar can be these days. That‘s why we offer our Customers the opportunity to earn up to $100 for each new residential Customer referral. It's our way of saying thank you for telling your friends and family about the great service we provide.

We also offer the lowest guaranteed price for Customers who own their propane tank. Call today and learn more about propane and the great service Ferrellgas can provide you, your family, or your business.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of the Pleasure Island family.

Ferrellgas: 910-739-4008

Live Music & Fireworks Every Thursday at the Boardwalk

Don't forget that every Thursday throughout the summer you can see an amazing fireworks display on Pleasure Island. And the fun starts long before the sun goes down with live music at the Boardwalk starting at 6:30. (Weather permitting.)

For more of what's happening on Pleasure Island check out the local event calendar.

NC Sales Tax Holiday August 6 - 8, 2011

North Carolinians can save money by purchasing items such as clothing, school supplies and computers during the state‘s sales tax holiday that begins on Friday, Aug. 6 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 8.

Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item; school instructional materials of $300 or less per item; sports and recreational equipment of $50 or less per item; computers of $3,500 or less per item; and computer supplies of $250 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 and lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Sun-day, Aug. 8. Note: the specific types of items that are exempt from sales tax are defined in detail for the holiday. Items are not exempt from sales tax just because they are required by a child‘s school or sports team.

Go to http://www.dor.state.nc.us/taxes/sales/salestax_holiday.html for more details on the 2010 sales tax holi-day, including a technical bulletin that specifies the items that are exempt from sales tax.

Don't forget to buy local when you can and shop your local Pleasure Island businesses!