After New Year’s Eve Party at Olde Salty, Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Head on out to Olde Salty on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for an After New Year’s Eve Party on January 2nd featuring music from Chuck Alford.

Details:

• What: After New Year's Eve Party
• Where: Olde Salty on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk (3 Boardwalk Condo)
  
• When: January 2, 2010 from 7:30 until 11:00 pm
• Info: Please call Olde Salty at 910-458-8090 for more info
  

Chuck will be performing all of your favorite music:

• oldies,
• beach music,
• soul, and
• country tunes.

There is no cover charge and they will be offering free hors d’oeuvres.

Join Brenda and Chuck at Olde Salty for an evening of fun, good food, cold drinks, music and dancing.

For more information, please call: (910) 458-8090

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/

Spotlight on Business - CMS Tool And Die

CMS Tool & Die, Inc. is a customer-oriented family operated business. We offer high quality, cost effective custom machined parts with on time delivery, and customer service second to none. CMS produces high precision CNC machined parts for the aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, and medical industries. We also manufacture parts for the movie vending machines, the Redbox. You can see our parts in action by renting a movie at the Redbox located at the Scotchman on Lake Park Blvd.

In 1986, CMS Tool and Die was founded by Nick Chambliss in Durham, NC. Over the years, Nick frequently visited Carolina Beach and fell in love with the many sterling attributes of the area, including the hometown atmosphere, the friendly residents, and of course, the beach life. In 2005, CMS moved its manufacturing plant to Wilmington, NC and Nick became a resident of Carolina Beach. CMS continued to grow and it was soon evident that a larger facility was necessary. A search began for a building that would offer us more room, and in 2007, CMS relocated to 1331 Bridge Barrier Road, Carolina Beach, NC, where we have found a permanently home.

CMS Tool & Die, Inc. is a full service CNC machining shop with a wide variety of manufacturing capabilities and the ability to ship worldwide. We are proud to say our products are Made in the USA!

Please visit our website at: www.CMSToolDie.com

CMS Tool and Die, Inc
1331 Bridge Barrier Road, PO Box 819
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Telephone: 910-458-3322; Fax: 910-458-3377
Website: www.CMSToolDie.com

Submitted to the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Newsletter by Nick Chambliss, Owner

Spotlight on Business - Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar

The Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, located 6-A N. Lake Park Blvd. is ready to serve Pleasure Island fresh seafood and cold drinks for the holiday season. Carolina Beach’s one and only oyster bar is embellished with holiday decorations that illuminate the restaurant to set the mood for the 2009 festivities on the island.

Open for lunch and dinner, the nautical themed restaurant/bar is filled with memories from the past and present that will jog your mind right down memory lane. The Shuckin’ Shack’s extensive menu includes the highest quality stump sound oysters, local little cherry stone clams, Wild-American shrimp, shrimp cocktails, mussels, crab legs, and sandwiches.

Known all across the Carolina Coast for mouth watering seafood, the Shuckin’ Shack has obtained the title for their own award-winning wings voted by Snow’s Cut Monthly Magazine. The famous wings are whole and come in 6 different flavors. At a discount price, come in the Shuckin’ Shack Monday thru Thursday from 4-6 and try out these delicious wings for yourself along with a cold beer served by the finest bartenders on Pleasure Island. Sarah, Dorothy, Cassie, and Jen would like to invite you out to enjoy everything the “Shack” has to offer—good food, a friendly atmosphere, and outstanding service.

Looking for a meal to feed the whole family? Try out the Surf ‘n’ Turf or Hermit’s Feast which are two delicious menu items that are sure to fill the stomach of the whole family. The Surf ‘n’ Turf is composed of 1 dozen oysters with the option of adding either ½ lb. or 1 lb. of shrimp, crab legs, or large and small wings. The Hermit’s feast is made up of a peck of oysters, 1 lb. shrimp, 4 pieces of corn, 2 sides of Cole slaw, and 10 hushpuppies.

Visit the Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar website at www.PleasureIslandOysterBar.com.


submitted to the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Newsletter by Matt Piccinin, Owner

Fort Fisher Ferry Suspends Some Southport/Fort Fisher Runs

The NC Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division suspended half the runs at the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry route for the next several weeks.

The Motor Vessel Southport will be brought to the N.C. State Shipyard for repairs. The Division is sending the Motor Vessel Hatteras to Southport and it will be at the Cape Fear River to assist operations. Once the back-up ferry arrives in Southport, the schedule will return to normal.

In the meantime, the schedule will be as follows:

Departure times From Southport are :

• 5:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,
• 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m.

Departure times From Fort Fisher are:

• 6:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.,
• 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

For up-to-date departure times, please call the following:

• Southport terminal at 1-910-457-6942 or,
• Fort Fisher terminal at 1-910-458-3329 or,
• 1-800-293-3779 (BY-FERRY).

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/

New Members of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce - September 2009

Catching up on our blog announcements of the new members of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. Now announcing September, 2009....

The following businesses realized the importance of economic growth for Pleasure Island, and have pledged their support by investing in your Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these businesses when you are in need of products or services!

Craig Love
Surf House - Cafe and Surf Shop
604 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-707-0422
craig@surfhousenc.com
www.SurfHouseNC.com

Mitch Rose
Springer-Eubank Oil Company - Provides gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products for on-road and marine uses.  Also Exxon/Mobil lubricant distributor.
123 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-343-1991
mrose@springeroil.com
www.SpringerOil.com

Jennifer Jackson
Pilates Pathways, LLC - Teaches all levels of Pilates mat and equipment classes as well as private lessons. 600 hours of practical work, observation, and apprenticeship
242 Silver Sloop Way
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910-707-0042 or 919-697-6725
jenn_jackson64@yahoo.com

James J. Vatrt
Associate Member
101 Seawatch Way
Kure Beach, NC 28449
910-458-2657
jvatrt@bellsouth.net

Mary Davis / David Patella
Sunrise Broadcasting - Jammin 99 (WKXB), Sunny 104.5 (WILT), Surf 98.3 (WSFM), ESPN (WMFD AM 630), Z107.5 (WAZO)
25 N. Kerr Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-791-3088
mdavis@cbc-sunrise.com
www.Jammin999FM.com

Spotlight on Business - Hidden Treasure Inn

Nancy said it herself..."It *is* a genuine Hidden Treasure"...our word of mouth advertising has done most of the work for us in the 14 years we have been serving the great Kure Beach travelers and
local guests. In the beginning, we could not afford a lot of advertising but I did go to the tourism brochures and once they came, they kept coming back.

Some for pleasure and relaxation, honeymoons and even business regulars. Hidden Treasure specializes in individual attention to detail and good 'ole southern hospitality. Though raised as one of
those "Northerners" it did not take long for Nancy to fall in love with the idea of being an Inn-keeper and her natural effervescent personality was a great match to being a truly great host.

Tucked into the local terrain it would be easy to miss which is precisely its charm. It does not need to SHOUT at you, it simply becomes you when you are the guest. Always immaculately clean there are homey touches in every suite; each one a little different from the other, just like its guests! Close enough to fall into the pool out the front door or take a leisurely stroll down toward the famous Kure Beach Pier, snagging an ice cream or fresh daily shrimp, it is never overrun with crowds and the village is very easy to navigate to get to all the local attractions: T-Shirt shops if you must but there are also ferry cruises to nearby islands and the best moons hung in the night sky that you have ever seen. Especially nice in off-season, where only the gulls will read over your shoulders.

As you loll in a beach chair, butt dragging the sand and feel the sun warm the side of your face and whip your jacket like a flag on a tall mast you will be sad to go but you will know for sure that you came as a guest, and left as a friend.

submitted to the Pleasure Island Chamber Newsletter by Nancy Salerno, Owner

Spotlight on Business - FredCo BizServices, LLC

Five years ago, Fred Zaytoun realized that there were small business owners that needed assistance managing their accounting records for their business. These small businesses also realized that their time was too valuable to learn the system on their own and even manage their books themselves. After all, their expertise is running their business. Therefore, FredCo BizServices was born!

Fred graduated from East Carolina University with a business degree, concentrating in Accounting. He is very familiar with the day to day of running a small business. He owned and managed a printing business for 13 years. After learning QuickBooks on his own, he realized that he wanted to assist other small business owners in setting up their accounting systems using QuickBooks Financial software.

FredCo BizServices will assist your business in whatever phase it needs. Fred will work with new businesses, setting up their accounting system from scratch or he can come in at any point, providing accounting management services and support, from providing Payroll services, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Management as well periodic review of your accounting data. Being a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, also give Fred the expertise to assist your business in one on one training in QuickBooks for your accounting staff.

FredCo BizServices works with all types of businesses, from one person home based businesses to multi-employee small businesses.

You can contact at Fred at 919-971-0632 or fredz.fredcobiz@gmail.com

submitted to the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Newsletter by Fred Zaytoun, Owner

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.