Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival, October 10+11, Featuring Delbert McClinton

The 16th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival is this weekend but there's still time to buy your tickets - $30 in advance or Saturday only for $30 or Sunday only for $15.

Read today's Star-News article about the festival:

Seafood Jazz and Blues Festival features children's zone, chowder and music

The Headliner for this year's festival is Delbert McClinton. We are SO excited to have him play for us here in Kure Beach, NC. He has a new album out now called "Acquired Taste." Read more about Delbert and his album here:

Delbert McClinton mines styles from honky tonk to soft rock

Can't wait to see you at the festival!

3rd Annual Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge

The 3rd Annual Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge, brought to you by Fisherman’s Post Newspaper, will be held on October 16- 18, 2009.

This tournament, which attracts roughly 300 participants each year is only $55 per person to enter and is a fundraiser for the Big Buddy program.

Participants will be fishing from any of the Pleasure Island beaches (it’s a land-based tournament – no boats) for bluefish, speckled trout, flounder, red and black drum, whiting and pompano.

Registration is on Friday, October 16th on the grounds of the Federal Point Shopping Center or you can pre-register at Island Tackle and Hardware or go online to www.FishermansPost.com and click on the “Surf Challenge” link under “Tournaments”.

For more information on the event, you can also call Eddie Hardgrove at (910) 264-5487 or email at surf@fishermanspost.com.

Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Debate

Be sure to turn out for the 3rd Annual Snow's Cut Town Hall Debate featuring candidates from both Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

Details:

• What: Snow's Cut Town Hall Debate for Carolina and Kure Beaches
• When: Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
• Where: Shanty's Beach and Blues Club, Carolina Beach

The Kure Beach debate will go first, followed by the Carolina Beach debate.

The event welcomes questions from the voters in attendance.

The town hall style debate will be broadcast live on 106.3 FM the Big Talker.

Spotlight on Business - Ocean Breeze Properties

OceanBreeze Properties was formed by Cindi Jacobs to service the
property management needs in the community.

Property Management is their chosen profession and they focus on long term rentals as well as vacation rentals. While they acknowledge that property management requires real estate skills, (Ms. Jacobs was first licensed in 1988) they feel strongly that experience and customer service are close seconds. They listen to you and create a plan to help you reach your desired goals.

Ms. Jacobs believes that "Building relationships with our property owners and tenants alike is the cornerstone of our business. Our goal of providing quality service outweighs the need to increase the number of homes we manage. Our high rate of referrals are proof that we provide excellent service and communication to all of our customers and clients. We offer flexible terms and conditions based on our customers needs."

The company is locally owned and operated and they strive to be an altruistic member of the community. Their office is located in suite 22 in the Federal Point Shopping Center at 1081 N. Lake Park Blvd. For your convenience, they are available seven days per week by appointment.

They can be reached at 910~707~0308 or 910~508~4339. Visit them on the web at www.OceanBreezeNC.com.

Submitted by: Cindi Jacobs for the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Fort Fisher & Carolina Beach State Parks Show Big Summer Crowds

The Star-News reports that local N.C. State Parks and attractions drew strong summer crowds this year, including Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Carolina Beach State Park.

Officials credit both the economical advantages of the parks in a challenging financial climate as well as great weekend and holiday weather throughout the season.

Read the full article at:
Local N.C. state parks, attractions draw strong summer crowds

Winner of the Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival Poster Contest

Kelly Hawes submitted the winning design for the 16th Annual Seafood, Blues, and Jazz Festival Poster.

We are so excited about this year's poster and think it truly captures the spirit of not only the Festival, but of Pleasure Island itself.

We hope you'll be sure to:

1. Buy your Seafood, Blues, & Jazz Festival Tickets in time for Saturday, October 10th
2. Visit Kelly at her booth in the Fine Arts Plaza during the festival next weekend
3. Purchase a beautiful, autographed Festival Poster
4. Enjoy headliner Delbert McClinton on Saturday night
5. Have Fun!!

Thank you to Kelly Hawes and all the artists who submitted poster design entries this year.

For more information on Kelly, please check out the recent Star-News article:
Winner of Pleasure Island festival poster contest has several artistic outlets

Please visit our website for more information on the Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues, and Jazz Festival.

Residential Building Code Change Workshop

Do you have questions about the recent changes in the State of North Carolina Residential Building Code? Town officials from Carolina Beach and Kure Beach will be on hand to present a workshop regarding these changes.

Details:

• What: NC Residential Building Code Workshop
• When: Wednesday, October 7th from 4:00 until 6:00 pm
• Where: Carolina Beach Town Hall Offices, Police Training Room
• Info: Contact Van Paxton at (910) 458-8238 with any questions
  

Van Paxton from the Town of Carolina Beach and John Batson from the Town of Kure Beach will be conducting this workshop regarding the recent changes in the State of North Carolina Residential Building Code.