Community Announcements 6.18.09

Meetings

 

Topsail Bingo

Bingo has begun and continues through the first Thursday in September (Sept. 3) at the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Bingo is open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Bingo starts at 7 p.m. There are cash winners for every game. The Pickle Jar is now worth more than $1,000.00 and is waiting to be won by some lucky participant. Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase and coffee is free. Come and enjoy a fun night in a smoke-free environment for the entire family.

All proceeds from Bingo are dedicated to maintaining the building and grounds of the Historic Assembly Building for all to enjoy.

 

Sneads Ferry Bingo

Every Monday Night at Sneads Ferry Community Center located at 126 Park Lane. (910) 327-3335. Warm-up Games 6:30 p.m., Regular Games 7 p.m., $300 Progressive Game. Jackpot Game – The more players, the bigger the prize. Free coffee. Refreshments available. Smoke free. Proceeds to support the community through the Sneads Ferry Community Council. Volunteers are needed! Leave a message for Ruth Clifton at 327-3335 or sfccoffice@netscape.com!

 

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.

 

 

Events and Celebrations

 

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.

 

Chamber Auction and Beach Party

The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s annual Chamber Auction and Beach Party is scheduled for Friday, June 19. This yearly fundraiser is to be held at The Assembly Building in Topsail Beach. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m., and the live auction follows at 7 p.m. As you know, the auction is the Chamber’s largest non-dues fundraiser, and helps the Chamber carry out its mission.

Admission for this year’s event is $15 per person or $25 per couple for Chamber members and $20 per person or $35 per couple for non-members. Admission is limited to 250 people.

Tickets are available in Surf City at the Chamber Office, 13775 Hwy. 50, Ste 101.

For more information, contact the Chamber, at 910-329-4446, or e-mail Janet (janet@topsailcoc.com ) or Suellen (suellen@topsailcoc.com).

 

Tasting with Topsail 2009

Tasting with Topsail 2009 is looking for volunteers to co-chair with Patrice Parker of Beauchaines 211. This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 at the Assembly Building. It consists of wine tasting from local wineries and distributors and food tasting from area member restaurants. This is a successful fund-raising event for the chamber that has also been a great deal of fun. If you are interested in helping to plan and implement this event, please call 910-329-4446 or e-mail suellen@topsailcoc.com. Thank you very much for your consideration.  

 

26th annual Freedom Festival

Join Onslow County Parks and Recreation for the 26th Annual Freedom Festival on Saturday July 4, 2009 at Onslow Pines Park. “Like Flint” will perform on stage at 5:30 p.m. Karaoke, Games & Rides for children and other vendors will be on hand starting at 2:00 p.m. Fireworks display will be at 9 p.m. Children/Family games will be held at 4:30 p.m. Concessions will benefit the Non Commissioned Officers Association. For more information, call 347-5332 or visit our website at www.onslowcountync.gov/parks  

 

Children’s Fishing Competition and Celebration — Surf City Ocean Pier

Surf City Ocean Pier is going to attempt to try something a little different this year by having a Children’s Fishing Competition and Celebration on Saturday, July 4. This event is free and will expose youngsters under the age of 16 to the excitement of fishing in a fun, educational, and safe family oriented environment. Our mission is to educate, protect/preserve, and enhance our environment and love of fishing. Educate our junior anglers on just how fragile our waters and sea life are through educational signs and educating by example. The choices we make today can impact generations to come.

Protect/Preserve by making catch and release a religion, not just a practice and returning all unwanted fish back to the water alive including sharks and skates. Each sea creature has a purpose to its environment and insuring its species’ survival in the circle of life is essential. By using bronze hooks and other methods to reduce damage to fish and all other sea creatures, anglers can help ensure their survival.

Enhance our environment through cleanups and beach renourishments in addition to working with other environmental and marine life groups to address pollution and other issues that impact our fish and waters.

As is true with so many volunteer events we are looking for Sponsors. Donations of merchandise and or money are always appreciated. We would like to be able to offer all our youngsters who participate a prize and our winners Savings bonds so that they might be able to use it for their future education. Your contribution will help ensure the success of our endeavor so that we might continue offering this wonderful fun day to all the children visiting and from our community. Your support will be greatly appreciated.  Volunteers will also be needed to supervise about, answer questions, cut bait, teach fishing basics such as casting, knot tying and fish identification.

If you feel that you can help us in our mission please contact Surf City Ocean Pier at (910) 328-3521 or via e-mail at pier_witch@yahoo.com.

 

Sneads Ferry Lions Club

9th Annual Pinfish Tournament (Inshore only)

Sneads Ferry Community Bldg. hosts the tournament on July 18, 2009. Registration fee of $60, $50 if submitted by July 1. All proceeds go to charity. Fishing begins at 7 a.m., weigh in by 3 p.m.. First prize $5,000 savings bond or 2,500 cash. Other prizes include savings bonds/ cash and fishbowl prizes. For info and applications, call 910 327-2776, 910 327 2831 or 91 3274721. Fish from a boat, dock or bank. No pets.

 

 

Arts/ Exhibits

 

Missiles and More Museum

• 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.

 

Aquarium Talks

The Historical Society of Topsail Island will host The Fort Fisher Aquarium Outreach Program Wednesday afternoons from 1to 2 p.m. at the Assembly Building located at Topsail Beach.

The program begins on July 8 and runs through August 12.  Topics include:

July 8: Shark Attack, July 15: Our Living Seashells, July 22: Amphibians, July 29:Horseshoe Heroes, Aug. 5: Seahorses, Aug. 12: Scaly Survivors.

So come all ye sailors who follow the sea to learn more about the creatures that live in the waters surrounding our beautiful island. Admission to the program is free but donations are gratefully accepted. The Assembly Building is located at 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach.

For more information contact Pattie Yost at 327- 2818. 

 

Sneads Ferry Community Theatre

• 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

 

 

Volunteer

 

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

 

 

 

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

New Classes:

• Fiction Writing

Do you have wonderful stories to tell about your life or perhaps a family member’s?  Maybe you would like to write, but don’t know how to begin. Here’s your chance! Come join local author Carol Ross Overstreet for a six-week fiction writing course. Classes will take place every Tuesday from July 7 through August 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call Carol for more information and to pre-register at (910) 567-7173.

Current Classes at the Community Center:

• Advanced Bridge: Monday, 12 to 4 p.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 Blast: Wednesday, 5 to 5:30 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.

• 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.

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

 

Onslow County Parks and Recreation

• 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.