Community Announcements 1.7.09

Meetings

Young in Heart

Membership in Young in Heart is open to all Topsail area residents who are 50 years of age or older. The dues are $6 a year. For more information, please contact President Rosemary Krug at 270-1875.

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!

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 Erik Shaar at (910) 327-9680 for details. Come join in helping to continue to make Sneads Ferry a better place to live.

Sneads Ferry Beautification Committee

New Dining and Value Guides are here and can be used through December 31, 2010.  From fast food to fine dining, you will find an enormous selection of restaurants to choose from, many offering "two for the price of one" meals, discounts for many area businesses such as Sears, Best Buy, Walgreen's, Advance Auto, golf courses, amusements, and many more. Areas served are: Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, Sneads Ferry, Topsail, Jacksonville and adjoining areas. With all of the discounts offered, the $25 cost will come back to you after one or two uses. The holidays are coming, they

make great gifts too. Contact: Ruth Furr-327-0302, Karen Ilsley-327-0716,

Claire Wunder-327-2435, Lois Rupert-327-1069 or any committee member to purchase.

Guide sales are our major fundraiser and enable SFBC to continue maintaining several plant beds in our area and support our colorful banner program.

New members and guests are always welcome. Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month from September through May. For more information, contact Lois Rupert (327-1069) or Claire Wunder (327-2435).

Events and Celebrations

Lowe’s Home Improvement of Surf City holds Blood Drive

All blood types are needed                                 

Surf City, NC—Every two seconds someone in this country needs blood.  Lowe’s Home Improvement of Surf City is helping make sure that blood is available by sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, January 7 from 2 to 6:30 p.m.

“We are extremely grateful to Lowe’s Home Improvement for sponsoring the blood drive during one of our most challenging times of the year,” states Tanya Tilley-Hall, Donor Services, American Red Cross. “Their support is a gift to the community.”

By sponsoring a blood drive, Lowe’s Home Improvement is helping save and improve the lives of individuals in need of blood.  In addition, their sponsorship ensures that a safe blood supply is available at all times for all members of the community.

The blood drive is open to the public who are at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in general good health, and have a picture I.D.

Blood Donors are encouraged to call 329-6952 ext. 0 for appointments or information.

BBQ Dinner Fundraiser      

For David Workman, a local fisherman who has become very ill and is unable to work. Saturday, January 9 at the BP Station in Sneads Ferry. BBQ Plates- $6: BBQ Plates include BBQ Pork, Potato Salad or Baked Beans and Slaw.

We will deliver for five plates or more. Contact John or Kandie Cassidy: 327-2009 (home), 376-5972 (John’s cell) or 382-2488 (Kandie’s cell).

Arts/ Exhibits

Sneads Ferry Community Theatre

Auditions 

Tuesday and Wednesday, January 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. at the Sneads Ferry Community Center 126 Park Lane.

Needed: Four Men and Two Women for the March production of “Everybody Loves Opal” by John Patrick. Attempted murder wouldn't seem to be funny, but in Mr. Patrick's magic hands it is uproarious.

This will be a cold reading. For more information, please contact the director, Gaylene Branton at branton@att.net or 910/389-8776.

Surf City Artists Guild

• The Turtles are coming!

The guild is also very excited about sponsoring an event to benefit the Turtle Hospital.  This will involve public art displays featuring sculptures of loggerhead turtles. Artists who are interested in participating in this event or want more information should call Jane Shaar at 910-327-9680 or 910-328-1900, Extension 201B. You may also mail your contact information to Becky Wiest at PO Box 4204, Surf City, NC 28445.

Ongoing events:

• The Surf City Art Guild currently meets at ArtExposure on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Address: 22527 Highway 17 (1/4 mile south of Lowes at Hwy 210. Look for the big red barn).

• 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

2010 Census

2010 Census now accepting applicants. 2010 Census Jobs $11.50/ hour. Call 1-866-861-2010 for test dates and times in your area. Contact www.patrickraynor.com

Village Volunteers needed now! 

The Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival and the Sneads Ferry Community Council relies solely upon volunteers! If you’d like to volunteer for the Historic 40th Annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival please contact: Chairman Hillary Boutwell at 327- 2631 or hillaryboutwell@yahoo.com. Or if you’d like to have input on Village affairs through the Sneads Ferry Community Council please contact: Chairman Ed Sota: 327- 0546 or esota@att.net

Vintage photographs and stories of Sneads Ferry are wanted!

Do you have archives of old photographs or vintage postcards? Are you knowledgeable about your local history? Would you like to help preserve your community’s fascinating history? Local residents Sherry Thurston and Joshua Thurston are currently compiling a photographic history of Sneads Ferry and are looking for your help! They are assembling historic images of Sneads Ferry and the stories that go with them to include in an upcoming book to be published by Arcadia Publishing, the nation’s leading publisher of local and regional history. To share your photographs and stories, please contact Sherry Thurston or Joshua Thurston at 910-327-1781 or sherrythurston@charter.net by fall 2010. Help keep local history alive!

Parks and Recreation/ Classes

Surf City Parks and Recreation

All classes and events take place at Surf City Community Center, unless otherwise noted. Our address is 210 Community Center Dr. (off J.H. Batts Rd. on the mainland). 

Current Classes:

• Adult Tap Dance: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m.

• 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 4 p.m.

• Belly Dance (Beginner): Monday, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

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

• Cardio Blast: Monday, 5 to 5:30 p.m.

• Cardio/Core/Strength: Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Cards and Games:  Monday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Gentle & Beginner Exercise:  M-F, 10:00am – 11:00am 

Language Arts Tutoring:  Flexible schedule.  Call Carol Overstreet at (910) 467-7173.

• Pilates: Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (begins Jan. 21)

• Scrabble: Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 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.

• Tennis Lessons: Call Phil Edwards at (910) 338-7519 for more information.

• Total Body Conditioning: Wednesday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

• Twirling (ages 3 and up): Monday evenings, Call Susan at (910) 284-0719 for more information.

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

• Writing Forum: Tuesdays, 6:30 to8:30 p.m. 

• Yoga (Beginner): Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

New Classes:

Gentle & Beginner Exercise

This class is open to all women age 40-plus who want to exercise, but need to start slowly and gently. It will be a positive, supportive group that uses DVDs and videos as the basis of instruction. An unpaid facilitator will lead the group and class members will be asked to volunteer on occasion, as well. Casual loose clothing is recommended. Participants will need their own exercise mats, water bottles, and small towels. Examples of videos and DVDs that will be used include Tai Chi, Walking, Richard Simmons, Pilates, and more. The class will meet from 10 to 11 a.m., M-F for two weeks in order to determine most popular days. The first day of class will be Monday, January 4.

Personal Training:

Mike Taranto: Flexible schedule. Call (910) 231-6405.

Scott Bellamy: Flexible schedule. Call (910) 616-9136.

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:

• Computers for Beginners:  Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. January 13 – March 3. Cost:  $65, ask about discount for ages 65-plus. Call (910) 362-7900 to register.

• Intermediate Computers:  Mondays, 1 to 4 p.m. January 11 – March 8. Cost:  $65, ask for discount for ages 65-plus. Call (910) 362-7900 to register.

• Basic Digital Photography: Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. January 12 – March 2. Cost:  $68, ask for discount for ages 65-plus. Call (910) 362-7900 to register.

• 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.

• Holly Ridge Parks and Rec Meetings

The Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation Committee meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Holly Ridge Community Building on Sound Rd. Come out and be a part of the fun in Holly Ridge!

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.