Pleasure Island Blog – June 25th
Jungle Rapids has now implemented an e-mail ticket to make it easier to purchase tickets for the park. Make sure you don't miss out on the fun this summer and order your tickets online in advance. For advance ticket purchase, click here or visit their website at www.junglerapids.com.
The Farmers Market continues this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Carolina Beach Lake Park. This week's market has over 40 vendors and another 20 artists and crafters scheduled for the July 3rd Farmers Market and Holiday Art Show. At this week's market, you can pick up the award winning Michael's Seafood Chowder, fresh baked cookies and brownies from All Things Good, preservative free sausage from NC Direct, honey from The Creative Marketplace and much, much more Entertainment will be provided by Radiant Hoops, hula-hoop dancing; face painting by Fantasy Faces and music by Kirsti Dixon who is debuting a pop album this week.
Summer Concert Series
Friday, June 25th, enjoy our Free Summer Concert Series at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Tonight, enjoy the fabulous sounds of Spare Change. The Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. and admittance and parking are free. So, bring your lawn chairs and picnic and enjoy an evening of sights and sounds at the beautiful Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Beverages will be available for purchase on the site as well as in the Beach House.
The Free Movies at the Lake Series continues this weekend at the Carolina Beach Lake Park. This week's movie is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The movie starts at 8:45 p.m., so bring your chairs and blankets and head out to the Lake for a great evening. There will be concessions featuring popcorn, candy, soft drinks and more at very affordable prices. Each week, the Chamber will be holding a food drive benefiting a local charity.
Remember every Tuesday Night is Family Night from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Every Wednesday Night is Cash Bingo from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Every Thursday Night is Live Music from 6:30 - 9:30. Featuring Bibis Ellison and the Spare Change Band on July 1.
Independence Day Fireworks
Remember that the Chamber's Independence Day fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 3rd on the beach in front of the Boardwalk. This is a wonderful way to celebrate our Independence with family and friends. The fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. but be sure to head down to the Gazebo on the Boardwalk starting at 6:30 for the funky R&B sounds of Soul Power Posse. Both of these events are free and open to the public.
Please call (910) 458-8434 for more information or
www.pleasureislandnc.org
Real Estate and Weather – Last week there were 21 new listings on Pleasure Island, 7 under contract and 10 closed sales. The weather has been very hot, but great weather to be at the beach and go for a swim.