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!

Spotlight on Business: Sumthin Beachie

Objectives: Retail sales specializing in "nautical/beach" new, used and consignment furniture and home decor accessories.

Mission Statement: To provide the public with new or gently used beach/nautical decor accessories at a price that is reasonable that will not break the bank.

Business Philosophy: To help the people we serve happy by providing a product at a price that is reasonable and at the same time make a comfortable living by doing this for our neighbors.

The most important strength to our company is the economy of our area. We live in a second home or investment property market and we foresee this business becoming more useful and much needed in this area.

Submitted by Nancy Cappola.

August 2011 Free Movies On Pleasure Island

There's still plenty of summer left on Pleasure Island and several more weeks to catch the Free Movies at the Lake. Check out the line-up for August and make plans to see your favorites:

Gnomeo & Juliet
August 7th

Toy Story 3
August 14th

Tangled
August 21

Secretariat
August 28th

Movies are held at the Carolina Beach Lake in Carolina Beach, NC. Showtime is at dusk (around 8:45). Soft drinks and snacks will be available for sale, and you can also bring your own food and drinks.

Spotlight on Business: Island Time Drop-n-Play

The Carolina Beach Kids’ Oasis

Ask about Birthday Parties and Camp Specials

Located across from Town Hall, Island Time offers hourly childcare for children ages 1 – 12. With 2,000 sq ft. equipped with trains, cars, books, dolls, toddler toys, superheroes, two dramatic play areas: one with a stage (and lots of costumes), and one with a kitchen set, basketball, air hockey, video games and more, there‘s something for kids of all ages.

Island Time is opened Monday-Thursday from 8am-8pm, Friday from 10am-10pm, and Saturday from 12pm – 10pm. Kids can play up to 4 hours on any given day and no reservations are neces-sary. Rates start at $7/hr for 1 child with discounts for additional siblings. (Chamber members receive $1 off per hour!) Saturday mornings and Sundays are reserved for private parties.

Come check us out and you‘ll see why Island Time is the Carolina Beach kids‘ oasis!

Submitted by Dana Jackson


Island Time Drop-n-Play
1140 N. Lake Park Blvd Suite D
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
http://islandtimeplay.com

Spotlight On Business: Artful Living Group

Artful Living Group, located at 112 Cape Fear Blvd, is a new kind of shopping experience. Since opening on Valentines Day this year the shop has grown to represent over 90 artists, art classes have started, and the gallery opened with First Thursday Artist Receptions.

Each first Thursday of the month a reception is held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the gallery with the featured artist of the month. The public is wel-come to come enjoy wine and refreshments while visiting with the artist and enjoying their work.

Art classes for a variety of fun projects are held every month such as feng shui and aroma therapy, pine needle weaving, and art therapy with mandalas.

Art Buzz – "get your art buzz on" is our latest addition. This innovative BYOB and Paint series is held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with a different project for each week. Participants bring their own bottle of wine or beverage and paint a fun function project, such as wine glasses and silk scarves. Private parties are available which are wonderful for family projects, date night, team building or just a gathering of friends.
Artists are often onsite either working on their projects or holding events for the public to interact with their creative processes.

Artful Living Group‘s mission is to bring unique, quality, affordable fun functional art to the public and the public to great artists. Come support our local artists.

Submitted by Chris Higgins.