Community Announcements 6.19.08

Meetings

 

Bingo is back

Bingo will be held every Thursday night through September 12, 2008 in the Historic Assembly Building located at 720 Channel Boulevard in topsail Beach. The Historical Society of Topsail Island sponsors bingo with all proceeds dedicated to maintaining the historic Assembly Building. Doors open at 6 p.m., Early Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., Regular Bingo starts at 7 p.m. The Assembly Building is smoke free; snacks and soft drinks are available. Come join a fun night for the entire family.

 

Sneads Ferry Beautification Committee

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from September through May at the Clubhouse in Escoba Bay beginning at 9:30 a.m. The objective is to beautify Sneads Ferry. Currently we maintain several plant beds plus the attractive banners hanging 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. Visitors are welcome to join us and have the opportunity to meet local ladies and gentlemen of the community of Sneads Ferry and the adjoining areas. New members are welcome. Contact Pres. Bob McLaughlin for details. The meetings are held at the North Shore Country Club in Sneads Ferry, NC.   

 

Topsail Ladies

The Topsail Ladies meet every second Monday of the month with the new season beginning September 2007 through May 2008 at North Topsail Beach Town Hall, 2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach. Join in for social enjoyment and fun and an opportunity to meet ladies from Sneads Ferry and adjoining areas. New members are welcome. Contact MaryAnn Brannan 910-327-1638 or Robin Dowden 910-327-1684 for details.

 

Surf City AA

Surf City AA meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. the Surf City Community Center off of J.H. Batts Rd. and every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Surf City Baptist Church.

 

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts meet the second and fourth Thursdays at 3:30 at Holly Ridge Town Hall. For more information call Traci at 910-265-9086. Sign up is free and for ages 4 and up.

 

Al-Anon

Is your life affected by someone's drinking? Al-Anon is for you! The Al-Anon Serenity Group meets every Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church, 776 Highway 210, Sneads Ferry, N.C. 28460. Anonymity is respected. For additional information please call 327-2600.

 

Sneads Ferry AA meetings

Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Building on Hwy 172, across from the Coastal Mini Storage.

 

Hampstead Al-Anon to Meet at HUMC

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

The Hampstead Al-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Hampstead United Methodist Church on Hwy 17 about one mile north of the Food Lion Shopping Center.

 

 

Events and Celebrations

 

Greater Topsail Kiwanis Golf Tournament

Castle Bay Golf Club hosts a four person Captain’s Choice tournament that creates scholoarships for Topsail area high school students on Saturday, October 4 at 9 a.m. Sponsorships: $100 a cart, $250 a hole. Gifts will receive name recognition. For sponsorship info, call Randy Cox at 910.239.5896. If you want to play, call Charlie Patch at 910.328.3565.

 

Nobody’s Social Club

The Nobody’s Social Club of Holly Ridge is having a raffle and fundraiser on July 19 at Dale’s Pub located at 775 East Ocean Rd. in Holly Ridge. First prize is a Troy-Bilt “Pony” 17.5 H.P. 42” cut speed shift on the go.

There will be door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and chicken plates for $6 the day of, or $5 in advance. Tickets are available from any member or at Dale’s Pub. Motorcycle parking. Troy-Bilt from Lowes, come one, come all.

Drawing for first prize is 3 p.m., 50/50 drawing at 3:15 p.m. and plates served from 12:30 to 5 p.m.

The Nobody’s Social Club is a non-profit charitable organization based in the Holly Ridge area for 11 years. They assist people and families in time of need with financial and material support. This fundraiser will provide funding for their Christmas efforts.

 

 Arts/ Exhibits

 

Missiles and More Museum presents “Stories and More”

Enjoy stories, activities, arts and crafts and refreshments for children ages five through eight. Free!

Stories and more will be held every other Thursday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. on: June 26, July 10, July 24 and August 7. Pre-register no later than the Wednesday before each Thursday event. Limit 12. Call 328-2488 or 327-2818.

The Assembly Building is located at 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach.

 

“Turtle Talks”

“Turtle Talks,” sponsored by the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center, a.k.a. the Sea Turtle Hospital, have resumed and will continue every Wednesday through Labor Day. This popular one-hour presentation (3:45 to 4:45 p.m.) is fun for ages K through adult, with lots of hands-on opportunities, visuals and handouts. Bring your cameras for some cool photo ops, but please leave food and drinks at home. Program is at the Surf City Community Center, JH Batts Rd. (off Rt. 210, between Docksider and Gilligan’s). Free, but your donations for our turtles are gratefully accepted. Info: 910-328-3377.

 

Sneads Ferry Community Theatre

• Auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical will be held on June 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. at the Sneads Ferry Community Center at 126 Park Lane. Six roles are available for those 18 or older. Be prepared to sing a short song. For more information, call 327-0223.

• “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, by Clark Gesner; main stage production; September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14.

• “The Santa Class”, written and performed by David Bartlett; Saturday, November 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 at 3 p.m.

• If you can sing and are interested in performing in musical productions with SFCT, please call Marcia Hamilton at 910-358-1298.

• If you are interested in performing in Readers Theatre which requires no memorization and only three to four rehearsals, please call Doris Brady at 910-327-0951.

• Friends of the Theatre is an organization established to support our community theater here in Sneads Ferry. It offers a host of volunteer opportunities for people who want to get involved in the SFCT in all capacities: on, off, even behind the scenes!  If you’re interested in getting involved with a first-rate community theater group, please call Jan Ladd at 910-327-6477.

 

Call for artists

• Last call for entries for the Spot Festival Art contest. Deadline is June 30, 2008. Winner receives $200, free booth space and print of painting on festival t-shirt and publicity. Download ncspotfestival.com or call Joan Millette at 270-9610.

• The Creative Artists of Hampstead are offering a fine art exhibition and sale September 20 and 21, 2008 at the Poplar Grove Plantation. Call Jean Chasmer at 270-8667 for entry.

 

Pender Arts Council

The Pender Arts Council will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. at the Depot in Burgaw. Interested parties and artists are cordially invited to attend and offer suggestions to the council. Light refreshments will be served.

 

 

Volunteer

 

Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival needs volunteers

• Volunteers are needed for the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival (The largest Festival in the County) for the following: Pageant, Parade, Memorabilia Tent, Shrimp-a-roo, etc. If you want to join our fun and exciting team, contact the 2008 Chairman Dave Noble at 327- 2690 or e-mail NobleDavidN@aol.com or contact Co-chair Amy Noble at 539-7584 or e-mail dont.uwish@yahoo.com.

• Now is the time to call Miss Bernice Guthrie at 910-327-4911 or Miss Pat Schmauss at 327-3557 or mailto:wpschmauss@att.net to place your business ad in the

Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival book.

 

Hardee Bucks

Hardee Bucks fundraising booklets are now available for purchase at the library in Hampstead. Purchases of books help to support the Topsail Township Friends of the Library as they buy books and other supplies for the Hampstead library.

The booklets contain $35 in coupons and may be purchased for only $5 each. They’re a great bargain for you and a great gift for your children, grandchildren, and friends.  Please take advantage of the savings and support your local library. 

 

 

Sports

 

Late Registration for Youth Sports

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department's five youth basketball/ cheerleading districts are conducting late registration on a space available basis. The registration fee is $19 and a copy of the birth certificate or other legal document stating the date of birth is required. For more information, please contact the department at 347-5332.

 

Beginning tennis lessons

The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department is offering beginning tennis lessons 

for youth (ages 7 to15) and adults. Lessons at Coastal Carolina Community College on Mondays and Wednesdays and at Onslow Pines Park on Tuesday and Thursdays. Pre-register at Onslow Pines Park; class size is limited. Fee $ 35. Call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

 

 

 

Parks and Recreation/ Classes

Concealed Handgun Course

Surf City Police Department will be offering a concealed handgun class on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 8 a.m. Class will be held at the SCPD. Cost of the class is $75, payable day of class and you must provide your own handgun and ammunition. If you have any questions or would like to enroll in class, contact SCPD at 328-7711.

 

Surf City Parks and Recreation

• Surf City Parks and Recreation Department Announces Summer Camp Programs

Surf City’s Department of Parks and Recreation will offer six new weeklong summer camp programs for 2008. The programs for children ages six to10 are Fossils Rock, How Does Your Garden Grow, Under the Sea, Surf City Here We Come, Historically Speaking, and Welcome to the Show. 

Participants will learn about fossils, gardening, marine life, and exciting things to do in and around Surf City, local history, and art. A variety of off-site outings will be taken such as trips to a fossil museum and phosphate mine, a hydroponics greenhouse, museums, a plantation, a baseball game, the beach and more. Local artists will teach watercolors, colored pencils, altered art and other mediums during one of the weeks, as well.

For more information about the camps, please visit www.townofsurfcity.com or call Surf City Community Center at (910) 328-4887.

• Surf City Parks and Recreation Department

Teams with Cape Fear Community College for Summer Camp Programs

Education teams up with recreation to make learning fun! And that’s just what Surf City’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Cape Fear Community College plan to do. They will offer six week-long summer camps for kids ages 11 to15: Can You Dig It, Grow Your Own, Water Works, Sea Quest, Now You’re Cookin’, and That’s a Wrap.

Although the camps will be based at Surf City Community, many field trips are planned to coincide with each themed week. Kids will visit the Aurora Fossil Museum and phosphate mine, take a tour of the CFCC Marine TECH program and boat building facilities, go kayaking, learn to garden and cook and discover what it takes to write and edit an article for print media.

For more information about the camps, please visit www.townofsurfcity.com or call (910) 328-4887.

• Concerts in the Park:

A free concert will be held at Soundside Park on Monday, June 16. The US Air Force Langley Winds Quartet will play from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

• Movies in the Park:

A free movie will be show at Soundside Park on Thursday, June 26. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and watch a family movie under the stars.  Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. 

Wellness Groups:

• Alcoholics Anonymous: Sundays 10 to 11 a.m.

• TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly): Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Current Classes at the Community Center:

• Advanced Bridge: Mondays from 12 to 4 p.m.

• Altered Art: Every Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Art Club: will resume in the fall.

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

• Body Sculpting: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Cardio Workout: Meets every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Nia: Tuesdays 6 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Open Basketball Play: Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., ages 12 and under; Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., ages 13 to 17; Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., ages 18 and up

• Pilates: Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Sweat & Stretch: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m.

• Scrabble class meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Tae kwon do (ages 3 to12):  Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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

• Yoga (Beginner/Gentle): Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

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 us at parksandrec@townofsurfcity.com. The current class schedule is also available online at www.townofsurfcity.com on the Parks and Recreation page.

 

Wellness Facts Talkshops

Wellness Facts Talkshops presented the second Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. and the following Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Health Nut in Hampstead. Registration suggested but not required. This may be the most important hour of your life and it is free. Causes

and solutions are offered by Cookie Tilghman, Herb Specialist, Chiropractic Assistant and Certified Natural Health Professional.16865 Hwy. 17 N. Hampstead, NC 28443, (910) 270-0608.

 

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.

• Bellydance Classes

The Hip Circle is offering eight weeks of belly dance classes for beginner and intermediates for ladies 18 and older at the Holly Ridge Fire Department. The basic belly dance class is from 7 to 8 p.m. and will concentrate on the very basic movements of belly dance. Fee $15. The intermediate class is from 6 to 7 p.m. and offers instruction for the next level of movements. Fee $30. Both classes will be informally instructed, with visual and open discussion. Come with comfy cloths, water and a towel or yoga mat. For more information, please call Lu Ann Hooper at 910-470-2700 or Anita Dingler at 910-329-0074.

• Holly Festival Planning Meeting

It's time to plan the 29th annual Holly Festival! Would you like to help plan this annual tradition? Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Holly Ridge Town Hall. Come out and help make this festival one to remember! Any questions call 329-7081.

• 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!

 

Poplar Grove News

• New expanded hours

Poplar Grove Farmers Market is responding to the many requests received from working parents, commuters and folks that can't make it to the morning market and will now re-open from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday.

The regular market, Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. remains beautifully, unchanged.

If the afternoon market is a success, the farmers will eventually re-open the market every Wednesday. Afternoon market dates: June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug.13, Aug. 27, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22.

• Poplar Grove Plantation’s Farmers Market 2008 Season

New to the market for 2008 is the Poplar Shopper Card. 

So many customers came each week last year to check out the market and do their food shopping. This year patrons can pick up a free Poplar Shopper Card and receive gifts from the market intermittently. They’re available at the Wagon Booth throughout the season.

Everything at this market is grown, raised or made in North Carolina, which means that produce is available by season. Some of what you’ll find will be fresh cut flowers, Red Buckeye, Southern Sundrops, geraniums, bedding plants, cool season vegetable plants, organic lettuce, gourmet greens and culinary herbs. 

In addition there’ll be eggs, honey, goat sausage, peanut butter, crab cakes, scallops, Tipsy Cakes and, many shoppers will be happy to hear that Great Harvest Bread Co. will be back with fresh baked bread. A diverse assortment of hand crafted gifts will also be for sale; jewelry, clothing, quilted decorations, crocheted shawls, scenic photographs, leather belts, pottery and more. Each vendor is on site selling their own goods and, will happily share information about their products or business. 

Poplar Grove’s Farmers Market is a stone’s throw north of the New Hanover County line at 10200 Rt. 17. The market is open Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. from now until December 17 rain or shine. 

For the finest and freshest North Carolina has to offer, come on out to Poplar Grove’s

Farmers Market. For information visit www.poplargrove.com or call (910) 686-9518 ext. 26.

• Poplar Grove Plantation’s Summer Children’s Programs

For Ages 5 and up. All classes meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Class fees are $13, registration, plus $5 supply fee each, per child.

June 19 – “Owl Babies” Story Craft – The illustrative technique in the story of “Owl Babies” by Waddell will be our guide to creating great chalk masterpieces.

June 20 – Leather ‘Look’ Vases – A fun technique to create glass vases that look like leather.

June 23 – “Who’s Egg is it?” – Creating animal/creatures who live in plaster eggs.

June 24 – Imaginary creature Sculptures – Create an imaginary creature with model magic, paint it, and add details, i.e. jewels, horns, spikes, etc.

June 25 – Paper Airplane Challenge – Learn how to fold and decorate many styles of paper airplanes and then fly them.

June 26 – Simple Rag Dolls – Simple, fun, no sewing.

June 27 – Miniature Wood Baby Furniture and Dolls – We will assemble miniature wooden nursery furniture, paint it, and make little children and babies to play with.

 

 

The Onslow County Schools Preschool Program

The Onslow County Schools Preschool Program is currently accepting application for the 2008 school year. Children must be four years old by October 16, 2007.  Parents will need to provide a certified birth certificate and current shot record for their child, proof of residence and proof of income for the application to be complete. For more information, please call 989-2021 ext. 334 or visit the Preschool office at 200 Broadhurst Road to complete an application.

 

 

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.