Big Print Block Party Art Festival - On May 22nd, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., come see giant 4 x 8 foot woodcuts printed with a steamroller LIVE! This year's visiting artist is Julia Morrisroe of Florida. Come and see local and regional art of many mediums. Free art projects for kids and plenty of Arts and Crafts booths as well. www.capefearpress.com
6th Annual Battle for the North End Cup Volleyball Tournament - Come down to the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier on May 22nd and enjoy a day of fun in the sun and sand as our lifeguards compete for the Battle of the North End Cup. Proceeds help support your Pleasure Island Lifeguard Association. Sponsor a lifeguard team for $50 or form your own team. There will also be a Paintball Human Target Shooting and a 50/50 drawing. Applications can be picked up at The High Tide Lounge or Tangerine Caribbean Grill or call Josh Flemming at 336-830-5876
2010 Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant - will be held May 22nd at 6:00 p.m., at the New Hanover County Senior Center located at 2222 South College Road in Wilmington. Advance tickets are $5.00 and admission at the door is $8. Attire for the evening is tropical! This is a fundraiser for the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Point Help Center. Congratulations to Wee Miss Alyson Blanton, Tiny Miss Brianna Horrell, Little Miss Ariana Beam, Junior Miss Gabrielle Mason, Teen Miss Sarah Coleman, Miss Mikenzi Rivenbark and Ms. Lyndsey Childers. For information, please contact Diane at (910) 458-5962.
Lower Cape Fear River Historic Cruise – will be held May 23rd, 2010. Hop aboard the Winner Cruise Queen for this wonderful tour. This guided tour will include over 55 known historic sites from Carolina Beach Marina, through Snow's Cut and down the Cape Fear River southward to the Atlantic Ocean off Bald Head Island. Refreshments will be provided along with entertainment for the return trip. Tickets are available at the Federal Point History Center.
The Summer Season officially kicks off next week with the start of the Boardwalk Blast, Fireworks by the Sea and the Free Movies at the Lake Series. Tuesday night at the Boardwalk enjoy "Family Night" with bouncy houses, Karaoke and much more. Wednesday night is Bingo on the Boardwalk and Jazz at the Lake. Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., is the free concert at the Gazebo featuring Mojo Collins belting out the best in blues followed by the Chamber's Fireworks by the Sea at 9:00 p.m. Friday night, the fun continues with another concert at the Gazebo, starting at 6:30 p.m., featuring Machine Gun playing the best in classic rock. Stick around because there will be another fireworks show at 9:00p.m. for those just getting into town for the weekend.
Saturday, don't forget to swing by the Lake in Carolina Beach to pick up the freshest fruits and veggies at the Carolina Beach Farmers Market. The market runs each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Lastly, you certainly won't want to miss the start of the Free Movies at the Lake. We are kicking off the season with the wildly popular Avatar. The movies start at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.) There will be concessions available, offering popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more at affordable prices. Also, each week the Chamber will be holding a food drive benefiting a local charity so be sure to bring a non-perishable food item.
Real Estate and Weather - Last week Pleasure Island had 28 new listings, 10 under contract, and 7 closed sales. The weather has been beautiful the past few days. The weekend and next week will be high 70's and low 80's with a possibility of rain. Come and join us at the beach.
This summer has so much to offer so be sure to check the calendar of events on the Chamber's website @ www.pleasureislandnc.org