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!