Community Announcements 5.28.09

Young in Heart

Young in Heart, the senior citizen group from the Topsail area, is open for membership to all Topsail area residents who are 50 years of age or older. The dues are $6 a year. For more information, contact Club President Rosemary Krug at 270-1875.

Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival meeting

Reminder that there will be a Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival meeting at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. SFSF meetings are open to the public. The next meeting will kick off preparations for the 2009 Shrimp Festival. Contact Dave Noble, 2009 Chairman, at 327-2690 or via e-mail at NobleDavidN@aol.com

Sneads Ferry Beautification Committee

• Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse in Escoba Bay beginning at 9:30 a.m. The objective is to beautify Sneads Ferry. Currently the group maintains six plant beds and the attractive banners displayed throughout the Community. New members and guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Claire Wunder (327-2435) or Lois Rupert (327-1069).

Sneads Ferry Rotary Club

Members of the Sneads Ferry Rotary Club meet every Wednesday at noon at the North Shore Country Club in Sneads Ferry. Contact President Mike Wagoner at (910) 327-2451 for details. Come join in helping to continue to make Sneads Ferry a better place to live.

Topsail Ladies

The Topsail Ladies meet every second Monday of the month with the new season through May 2009. Meetings take place at the North Topsail Beach Town Hall at 2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach. Join for social enjoyment, interesting speakers and fun with an opportunity to meet ladies from the Sneads Ferry and adjoining areas. New and previous members are always welcome. Contact Judy Simpson, 327-3082 for details.

Events and Celebrations

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9983

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9983, located one mile north of Holly Ridge off US 17, is a non-profit Veterans Organization offering support to active duty, veterans, their families and needy members of our community.

Post business meetings are the second Sun. of each month at 3 p.m./ Ladies Aux. meets on the first Sun at 3 p.m.

Our hall and kitchen are available for rent and catering is available.

Sat., May 30 we will distribute Poppies at Sam’s Club in Jacksonville and have a Yard Sale to benefit Cheri Porter, a community member in need of lung transplant.

Nobody’s Social Club

A raffle and fundraiser will be held at Dale’s Pub (775 East Ocean Rd. in Holly Ridge) on July 11. 1st prize is a Master Forge five-burner gas grill. 2nd prize is a half-day fishing trip for four, donated by Last Resort Charters.

Join in the fun: there will be door prizes, $6 chicken plates and a 50/50 drawing. Drawing for first prize will be held at 5 p.m., 50/50 at 2 and 4 p.m. and plates served from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets are available from members or at Dale’s Pub. 910-329-4213.

• Newest exhibit: “Topsail… Barrier Island… Home”

The beauty of this twenty-six mile ribbon of sand is known and cherished by those who visit and those who live here.  Our new exhibit will speak to the magical influence and relaxation it provides; and address its inherent physiology, its ever present fragility and the manageability that is required to sustain it. 

Other exhibits describe events and activities, which have impacted life on Topsail Island:

"Operation Bumble Bee," "Camp Davis," Pirates of the Carolinas," "The Development of the Osprey at Camp Lejeune" and "The Natural History of Topsail Island."

The Museum, located in the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach, is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Now through Labor Day weekend, Monday through Saturday. Labor Day weekend through Mid October the Museum is open Monday through Friday. For information contact Rose Peters at 328-2488 or 328-8663.  

• M&MM Presents Stories and More

Enjoy free stories, activities, arts and crafts and refreshments for children ages 5 thru 8. Pre-register no later than the Wednesday before each Thursday event (limit 12). Reservations call 328-2488 or 327-2818. Thursday afternoons: June 11 and June 25, July 9 and July 23, and August 6 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Sneads Ferry Community Theatre

• Presents: “The Cemetery Club” By Ivan Menchell

(A two-act comedy produced by special arrangement with Samuel L. French, Inc.) 

Dates: May 29, 30 and June 5, 6, & 7, 2009

Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m.

Sunday Matinee 3 p.m.

Tickets are $10 at the door

To reserve seats for parties of 10 or more,  

Please contact the box office at 910-327-2798

Come see your friends and neighbors as our stellar cast and crew!

Sneads Ferry Community Center, 126 Park Lane

• The Sneads Ferry Community Theatre is looking for a few good men and women with the desire to direct state of the art theatre productions that entertain and enrich the community! Join the fun. Contact one of the following board members for an application:

Judy Groff - jgroff04@gmail.com 221-4473, Gaylene Branton - branton@att.net 389-8776, Marcia Hamilton - kmhamilton-1@charter.net 358-1298. www.sneadsferrycommunity theatre.com

Surf City Artists Guild

• A schedule of SCAG’s events is available on-line at www.surfcityartists.com, click on schedule of events or call 910-210-0361.

Ongoing monthly events:

• The Art Gallery at Surf City Community Center displays a different artist each month.

• Topsail Chamber of Commerce in Surf City will exhibit artwork from SCAG artists each month.

• If you are interested in being a featured artist at either location, contact Lynn Ovens at lovens3@gmail.com

Friends of the Library Supports The Battle of the Books

Hampstead’s Elementary, Middle and High School students have an ample supply of books this summer as they prepare for the Battle of the Books. Topsail Township’s Friends of the Library has purchased supplementary copies of the books on 2009-2010 Battle of the Books Booklist. The books are available at the Hampstead Branch Library.

America’s battle of the books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 3-12. A student participates by reading from the book list provided for that year’s America’s Battle of the Books. A typical “Battle” is a full day tournament or game, like the college Bowl, in which students’ teams answer questions about the books on the book list. The school’s battles are held in March or April.

The Friends are proud to support Hampstead students as they participate in this program, which introduces them to quality literature and fosters the enjoyment of reading. Become a member of the Friends of Library by picking up an enrollment form at the library.

For more info, call Kathy Sabella at 910-270-0062.

Topsail Humane Society

Topsail Humane Society is in need of shredded paper. This is to be used in their cat boxes after surgeries. If we could have people put their shredded paper in trash bags and contact us, we will pick them up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Village Volunteer position opening

Do you want to give back to your town as a Village Volunteer? Are you a go-getter? Can you multi-task? Do you want to be a part of the largest festival in the county? Than join the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival Team. Volunteer job openings are: Arts & Crafts booth coordinator. Simply call 2009 Chairman Mr. Dave Noble 327-2690.

Sports

An organizational meeting for the adult co-rec softball league will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 7 pm at the Onslow Pines Park Administrative Office. The League is open to men and women ages 16 years or older on July 1, 2009. Coaches and individuals interested in playing should attend. Call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

Parks and Recreation/ Classes

Surf City Parks and Recreation

Summer Camp 2009:

Registration is now open to children ages 6 to11 for our 2009 summer camp programs. 

Old McDonald had a Farm ~ June 15-19

Surf City Here We Come ~ June 22-26

Fossils Rock ~ July 6-10

Treasure Hunters ~ July 13-17

This Place is a Zoo ~ July 20-24

Historically Speaking ~ July 27-31

Eco-Explorers ~ August 3-7

Under the Sea ~ August 10-14

Welcome to the Show ~ August 17-21

For more information, please visit www.townofsurfcity.com

Current Classes at the Community Center:

• Advanced Bridge: Monday, 12 to 4 p.m.

• Altered Art: First Monday of the Month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Basketball (Open Play for 18 and over): Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m.

• Beginning Bridge: Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Belly Dancing (Beginner): Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m.

• Body Sculpting: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Cardio Workout: Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Cards & Games: Monday from 1 to 3 p.m.

• Pilates: Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.

• Scrabble: Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Spanish Conversation (Beginner): Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.

• Step Aerobics: Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

• Stretch & Sweat: Monday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m.

• Tae kwon do (ages 3-12): Monday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Tae kwon do (ages 13 & up): Monday and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.

• Tae kwon do (all ages): Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. (starts April 11)

• Twirling: Mondays from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

• Watercolor Club: Wednesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Wellness Groups:

• Alcoholics Anonymous: Sundays 10 to 11 a.m. and Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• Alcoholics Anonymous for Women: Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m.

• Weight Watchers: Thursday at 5:30 p.m. 

Cape Fear Community College Classes at Surf City Community Center:

• GED Course:  Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost:  Free. Call CFCC at (910) 362-7349 to register.

Schedule: The Surf City Community Center continually works on its schedule. If you would be interested in attending any current activities or teaching a new class, please contact the center at 910-328-4887 or e-mail parksandrec@townofsurfcity.com. The current class schedule is also available online at www.townofsurfcity.com.

Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation

• Girl Scouts: Meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Holly Ridge Town Hall. For more information, call Traci at 910-265-9086. Sign up is free.

• NEW Bellydance Classes

The Hip Circle is offering eight weeks of belly dance classes for beginners and intermediates. This class is for ladies 18 and older at the New Holly Ridge Community Building on Sound Road. New classes have begun.

6:30 p.m. - Basic belly dance class will concentrate on the very basic movements of belly dance.

7:30 p.m. - Intermediate belly dance class introduces more advanced moves and routines and is taught by belly dancer Sue Winne.

Both classes are informally instructed, with lots of movement. Cost is $15 for beginner For more information, call Lu Ann Hooper at 910-470-2700.

• Holly Ridge Parks and Rec Meetings

The Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation Committee meetings are held at 7 p.m., the first Tuesday of every month at the Holly Ridge Town Hall. Come out and be a part of the fun in Holly Ridge!

• Late registration - Youth Baseball/ Softball

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department’s five youth baseball/ softball districts are conducting late registration on a space available basis. The registration fee is $21 and a copy of the birth certificate or other legal document stating the date of birth is required. For more info, contact the department at 347-5332.

Wellness Facts Talkshops

Educational talkshops are free! Sponsored by Nature’s Sunshine Products and The Health Nut located at 16865 US Hwy 17 N. in Hampstead. 910-270-0608. The Health Nut’s mission is to educate, motivate and empower all towards achieving optimal health and wellness.

For Your Information

Junk mail reduction

You may be able to reduce your junk mail as much as 65 percent within three months by asking credit card companies and other organizations you do business with to not sell, rent or trade your name. Call 888-567-8688 to require credit-reporting firms to delete your name from their mailing list. One call reaches four major credit bureaus.

For more ideas on waste reduction contact:

N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance; 1629 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1639. You can also call them at 919-715-6500 or 800-763-0136, or e-mail to nowaste@p2pays.org.