9th Annual Touch of Class Charity Auction, May 8th

The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 9th Annual Touch of Class Charity Auction on Friday evening, May 8th.

Details:

• What: Touch of Class Charity Auction
• When: Friday, May 8th at 5:00 pm
• Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
• Info: Tickets are $35.00 and include admission for both the silent and live auctions, two free drink coupons, delicious butlered hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and, of course, the all important bidding paddle!

A percentage of this year's auction proceeds will benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

Tickets are on sale now at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. Please visit our Touch of Class Charity Auction webpage for more details.

Who Has the Best Chowder on Pleasure Island?

The Results are In!

A big thank you to everyone who made it out to the 13th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off on April 18th. It was a perfect day and we had a great turnout for the event.

And now, to bring you the results you've been waiting for....

The Chowder Cook-Off Judge's Choice was awarded to: Michael's Seafood Restaurant, Carolina Beach, NC

The People's Choice was awarded to: Michael's Seafood Restaurant, Carolina Beach, NC

The Best Decorated Tent went to: Jack Mackerel's Island Grill, Kure Beach, NC

Congratulations to Michael's Seafood Restaurant for serving up delicious and award-worthy chowder! And congratulations to Jack Mackerel's Island Grill for showing your island spirit!

Thanks again to everyone who came and tasted and to all the restaurants who participated in this year's Chowder Cook-Off. We look forward to doing it all again next year.

The Last Resort Bar in Carolina Beach Hosts Cure Cancer Cornhole Tournament

Join The Last Resort Beach Bar and Team Barker in the fight against blood cancer during a fun filled afternoon with music, drinks, prizes, and cornhole!

Details:

• What: Cornhole Tournament to benefit the fight against blood cancer
• When: Saturday, May 2nd with registration starting at 1:00 pm
• Where: The Last Resort Beach Bar at 600 Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC
• Info: $10 per person to play, double elimination tournament

All Tournament and Raffle proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

For more information, please call Jen at 910-520-2093 or visit pages.teamintraining.org/nce/rnr09/teambarker

Have fun and good luck!

Kure Memorial Lutheran Church Presents Kentucky Derby Day!

The Kure Beach Memorial Lutheran Church is hosting a "Run for the Roses" fundraiser event to benefit the Church.

Details:

• What: Kure Memorial Lutheran Church Kentucky Derby Day
• When: Saturday, May 2nd from 12:00 to 2:00 pm
• Where: On the lawn of the KMLC at 117 North Third Street in Kure Beach, NC
• Dress Code: Hats for the ladies and bowties for the men

Come out to support the Church Council "Jockeys" as they ride their horses across the finish line! Show your support for your favorite "Jockey" with a minimum pledge of $2.

There will be a contest for Judge's Choice for best hat and best bowtie.

Southern style food and beverages will be available.

For more information, please call 910-458-5266 or visit the Kure Memorial Lutheran Church online.

Learn more about Kure Beach NC at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce website.

Carolina Beach Amusement Park Rides Approved!

As reported in the Island Gazette, the Carolina Beach Planning Commission unanimously approved a request for a conditional use permit to install and operate amusement rides in currently vacant lots near the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach, NC. The rides will be installed and managed by Megerle’s Magic and Hildebrand Rides of Gibsonton, Florida who have over 35 years of experience in the amusement industry.

The park rides will be installed on a seasonal basis and will operate Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 am until 11:00 pm and will stay open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

The amusement rides, including mechanical rides, kid's rides, a fun house, and food stands, should be operating by May 2009.

We are excited about the potential vitality this project will bring to Pleasure Island in general, and to the Boardwalk area of Carolina Beach in particular. Please leave a comment and let us know how you feel about this project. We also invite you comment on the Pleasure Island Facebook Page.

Kure Beach Street Festival 2009

With the arrival of spring comes the Kure Beach Street Festival! This is the 3rd Annual Celebration so mark your calendars...

Details:

• What: 3rd Annual Kure Beach Street Festival
• When: Saturday, April 25th starting at 11:00 am
• Where: K Avenue in front of the Kure Beach Pier
• Info: Admission is free!

There will be live music, good food, arts and crafts, plenty of dancing, and a gigantic fireworks display at dusk. Some of the bands performing include The Sandy Bottom Beach Boys (bluegrass), Brunswick County Band (jazz), Diane and Tony (oldies, country, blues and more), and Shamalama (beach, blues, Top 40 and more).

The Kure Beach Street Festival is always a blast so be sure to come on down and enjoy!

Learn more about Kure Beach, NC at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce website.

Thursday Morning Wake Up - Networking Event

The Pleasure Island Chamber's newest networking event is the Thursday Morning Wake Up. This provides a great option for members who may not be available to make the monthly evening socials - or it can just be an additional great opportunity for networking in our local business environment!

Details:

• What: Thursday Morning Wake Up - Networking Social for Pleasure Island Chamber members
• When: Thursday, April 16th, 2009 from 7:45 am to 8:45 am
• Where: Palm Air Realty, 133 Fort Fisher Blvd. North, Kure Beach, NC
• Info: Coffee, Juice, Coffee Cakes, and Matzah.

Hope to see you there!

Business After Hours - Tonight!

Attention Pleasure Island Chamber Members:

This is a notice about a Business After Hours event tonight themed Take Me Out to the Ballgame. It should be a lot of fun!

Details:

• What: Business After Hours - Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
  
• When: Tonight, Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  
• Where: Legion Stadium on Carolina Beach Road in the Beer Garden of the Buck Hardee Field
• Info: Besides great networking opportunities, there will be party favors, pitching contests, and great door prizes.

This Business After Hours event is hosted by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, along with the Wilmington Sharks Baseball Team, Copiers Plus, Port City Executive, and Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.

Hope to see you there!

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park Rides

As you may have heard on the news or read in the papers recently, the Town of Carolina Beach was submitted a proposal and request for a conditional use permit (CUP) for Amusement Park Rides to be developed on currently vacant lots in the Carolina Beach Boardwalk area. The proposal was submitted by Megerle’s Magic and Hildebrand Rides of Gibsonton, Florida.

The Town of Carolina Beach Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and made their recommendation regarding the Amusement Park Rides to be installed and operated. The proposal will now be reviewed by the Carolina Beach Town Council at their meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall. If approved, the rides could be up and running next month!

For more information about the story, please visit the article on the Island Gazette Online.

Please let us know how you feel about the Park Rides at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Do you think this will be a positive or negative influence on the Boardwalk revitalization efforts? Leave a comment to voice your opinion. Or visit our the Pleasure Island Facebook Page and tell us what you think there.

Shanty's Beach and Blues Club Easter Extravaganza

Come to Shanty's Beach & Blues Club tonight, Saturday, April 11th, 2009 for Part 2 of their Easter Extravaganza (last night featured Sea Cruz).

Jim Quick and Coastline (a band also featured at our 2009 Beach Music Festival) will be playing from 8-11 tonight.

Cover charge for tonight is $5 for members; $10 for guests & non-members. Be sure to come early!

See you there!

Beau Rivage Easter Brunch Buffet

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort in Wilmington, NC is hosting an Easter Brunch Buffet this weekend. Bring the whole family to enjoy some fantastic food.

Details:

• What: Beau Rivage Golf & Resort Easter Brunch Buffet
• When: Sunday, April 12th, 2009 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
• Where: Beau Rivage Golf & Resort, 649 Rivage Promenade, Wilmington NC 28412
• Info: Adults are $24.95, children 3-10 are $10.95, and children under 3 are free

Thyme Savor Catering will be providing the fare including Cold Displays, Soup, a Seafood Station, Breakfast Selections, Entrees, a Carving Station and Dessert Table. Drink specials will also be available after 12:00 noon.

For reservations, please call 392-9021 x 2 or visit Beau Rivage Golf & Resort on the web.

Enjoy!

Island Cakery, Pleasure Island - Ribbon Cutting Tonight!

Island Cakery, owned by Jane Hassell, is Pleasure Island's newest business. Help us celebrate their grand opening!

Details:

• What: Island Cakery Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Event
  
• When: Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 5:30pm
  
• Where: Federal Point Shopping Center, Carolina Beach (next to Muscleworx)
  

Jane and designer Judy Knuf will be on hand serving up delicious hors d'oeuvres, your favorite beverages, and, of course, sumptuous desserts.

If you haven't tried Jane and Judy's cakes before, then you definitely can't pass up this opportunity. And if you have tried them, then you know you can't miss this!

See you there!

The Last Resort, Carolina Beach - Welcome the New Owners!

Come help us welcome the new owners of The Last Resort bar in Carolina Beach!

Details:

• What: The Last Resort - Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening
• When: Friday, April 10, 2009 at 6:00 pm
• Where: Carolina Beach, NC
• Info: Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available

The new owners are transforming The Last Resort, a Carolina Beach bar, into one of our "Hot Spots" for meeting new friends and having fun! They've given the place a fresh new look and will be introducing the "Love Shack Cabana" - their outdoor garden party area.

And remember, The Last Resort is famous for being North Carolina's smallest bar. There are no strangers - only friends you haven't met!

See you there!

RASP Class Resheduled for April 13th

The Responsible Alcohol Sellers Program (RASP) Class that was originally scheduled for March 26th has been rescheduled for Monday, April 13th, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the Carolina Beach Town Hall Police Training Room.

The RASP class was developed to assist permittees in training employees/volunteers on the responsible sales and service of alcoholic beverages.

The program teaches the latest techniques in detecting underage and intoxicated patrons.

The RASP class is FREE of charge and lasts approximately 1 hour.

Once you have taken this class, you are registered with the State of North Carolina and you will receive a certificate showing you have taken this course.

Please call Gail or Aimee at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce at 910-458-8434 to reserve your space today.

Thank you!

Island Women's 2nd Annual Yard Sale - Carolina Beach

Island Women, a Women's Organization dedicated to the betterment of Pleasure Island, will be holding their 2nd Annual Yard Sale to raise funds for their cause.

Details:

• What: Island Women 2nd Annual Yard Sale
• When: Saturday, April 18th, 2009
• Where: Parking lot of Victory Beach Vacations, 206 Fayetteville Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC

Island Women are currently seeking donations for this event. They will accept donations of any unwanted items including house wares, electronics, furniture, artwork, and sporting goods.

Please contact Marcia Russell at 910-458-8278 if you are interested in donating items for this event.

Thank you!