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2009 Special Events
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July, 2,
2009
Get clued in with NC Aquarium “Critter Signs” Family Night
5pm - 9pm
Help crack the case of the critter
culprit in a Family Night “whodunit,” on Thursday, July 2, at the North Carolina
Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
Follow the trail of scat, tracks and
telltale animal indicators under the theme, “CSI: Critter Signs Investigation.”
Special evening hours for sleuthing are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; ticket sales end at 8
p.m.
Other intriguing activities
scheduled:
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Detect “whooooo” that owl ate
– dissect an owl pellet for the inside scoop on its diet.
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Enjoy the antics of river
otters as they investigate their habitat for hidden treats.
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Rejoice with Ollie the Otter
as discovers his identity in “The River Otter Show.”
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Have a hoot of a time getting
clued in on owls in a live bird program, courtesy the Outer Banks Wildlife
Shelter.
Also enjoy classroom investigations
and a dive show. For an added treat, a giant sand sculpture greets visitors at
the front entrance. The famed Sandy Feat sand sculptors turn 16 tons of beach
sand into an “otter playground” scene.
The Aquarium celebrates summer with
extended hours for themed Family Nights every other Thursday. Future Family
Nights are July 16, July 30 and Aug. 13.
The Aquarium offers its usual
schedule of diving presentations, animal feedings, live animal programs and
other activities throughout the day when Family Nights are scheduled. Field
trips, boat excursions and other fee programs also are available as scheduled.
Family Night activities are free
with membership or regular admission-- $8 for ages 18-61, $7 for ages 62 and up
and $6 for ages 6-17. Children 5 and under and North Carolina Aquariums members
are admitted free. Daytime visitors may return for Family Night activities the
same evening at no charge by presenting their receipts.
Ticket sales end at 8 p.m. on Family
Nights. Normal operating hours outside Family Nights are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily,
including Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. The Aquarium is five miles west of
Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Atlantic Beach, NC 28512. See
www.ncaquariums.com
or call 252-247-4003 for more information.
July,
3,
2009
Thriller on the Griller at Food Lion in Emerald Isle
Proceeds to benefit Children's Miracle Network
10am - 2pm
Food Lion in Emerald Isle will be hosting "Thriller on the Griller" on Friday, July 3rd from 10am to 2pm. $5
donation for two bratwurst
and a drink - proceeds to benefit Children's Miracle Network. Advance orders will be taken - for more details
call Emerald Isle Food Lion at 354.4270.
J uly
4th Fireworks at McLean Park!
9pm Saturday, July 4th
T he Town will present July 4th fireworks
at McLean Park, the Town's new soundfront park located adjacent to
Chapel By The Sea near mile marker 18 on NC 58. Class A Fireworks, a
Carteret County pyrotechnic company, will put on the show for the Town.
We invite everyone to enjoy this year's show
from its new location. Please keep the following tips in mind to help us
insure the safest, easiest, most pleasant viewing experience for everyone:
- A public viewing area will be provided on
large vacant tracts of land on both sides of Chapel By The Sea (near mile
marker 18). Please bring a blanket, towel, or lawn chair. No
Dogs please! NO
COOLERS!
- Portable toilets will be available.
- Parking will be available along NC 58 and
other nearby streets. Please park safely, and respect nearby private
property! Please do not park in front of private driveways or fire
hydrants.
- Handicapped parking will be available at
the Chapel By The Sea parking lot. (Handicapped placards only.)
- Be careful walking to and from the public
viewing area! Please bring a flashlight to help guide your party in the
dark!
- We expect a big crowd, so carpooling is
encouraged!
- We also encourage anyone who can walk or
bicycle to the show to please do so!
- The fireworks can also be viewed from
other soundfront locations, from nearby oceanfront locations, and nearby
neighborhoods. We expect the fireworks to be visible from the beach strand
within a couple mile radius of the site.
- The fireworks can also be viewed by boat
from Bogue Sound. Navigation is tricky in Bogue Sound near the McLean Park
site, and the recommended boat viewing locations are in the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway due north of McLean Park and also in Bogue Sound just
west of Archer's Point.
Vehicle traffic is expected to be heavy
before and after the fireworks show. PLEASE BE PATIENT AND SAFE!
In the event of rain or high winds, the
makeup date is Sunday, July 5 at 9 pm.
The owner of Bogue Inlet Pier has indicated
that he is no longer interested in partnering with the Town for July 4th
fireworks, thus they will not be fired from the Pier this year.
Please join us for a great celebration of our
Nation's 233rd birthday!
July 10, 2009
Second Friday at 7pm
Friday Free Flicks
Friday
Free Flick
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Join us at Emerald Isle Parks and
Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive on Friday, June 12th at 7pm for
“WALL-E”, rated PG. Admission is FREE! All children must be accompanied by
an adult. $1 = popcorn and a drink. No outside food or beverage permitted.
Print Movie Flyer!
July 11, 2009
9:00am until the last game is over
4 v 4 Beach Volleyball Tournaments- The Emerald Isle Summer
Series
Tournament location: Western Ocean Regional Access,
Islander Drive, Emerald Isle. This is an "open gender" series and players must
be at least 16 years old. Pre-registration is required (no game day
registration). Team fee is $55 per team with prize money going to the top two
teams (70% to first place; 30% to second place). Teams must bring their own
ball and will act as officials when not playing. Note: officiating may be
required after elimination. There are no rain dates and refunds will be
issued for bad weather. FIVB/EI beach rules apply. For registration, payment
and general information, contact Brittany Wood at 252.354.6350 or
bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org.
July 16, 2009
5:30-7:30pm
Beach Jive After Five
Performers: Deja Groove
Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring
chairs, blankets, even dinner! Access also features volleyball courts, picnic
tables and restrooms. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Western Ocean Regional
Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle
Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350. See Photos from June's Beach Jive After Five!
July 17, 2009
7:00pm
Teen Event: Surf or Skate Night
Open to youth ages 13-18. Event will be held at Emerald
Isle Parks and Recreation Deparment Community Center gymnasium. Teens will
participate in games, prize giveaways from local surf shops and possibly have a
guest speaker (surfer or skater). More details to come. For more information
contact Brittany Wood, EIPRD Recreation Coordinator at 252-354-6350 or
bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org
July 18, 2009
10am - 1pm
Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops
You
are invited to join Linda Phelps, Creative Memories
consultant, on Saturday, July 18th from 10am to 1pm for a
Scrapbooking Workshop at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center,
7500 Emerald Drive. Workshop fee is
$5; work space, snacks and use
of all the Creative Memories tools included .
Pre-registration required. Workshop is open to ages 12 and up. Call Linda to
at 910-326-6164 or email
rphelps@ec.rr.com
to register.
July 20-24, 2009
Monday-Friday, 9-10:30am
Youth Tennis Camp
$70 for the week-long session • Ages 7-13 * All levels *
Registration limited to 6 students
For more information contact Brittany Wood at 252-354-6350
or
bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org
July 22, 2009
7pm
Carolina K-9 Training & Agility Basic Manners
Class
Brette
Brooks of Carolina K-9 Training & Agility will be offering a Basic Manners
Class at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation beginning Wednesday, July 22nd
at 7pm. The benefits of this class are a well mannered dog at home and in
public. You will teach your dog self-control as well as basic commands such
as sit, down, stay, come, loose-leash walking, off, leave it and how to
incorporate these commands into your busy everyday life. Basic Manners
Class is a 7 week program. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings in
the arts & crafts room of the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community
Center from 7-8pm, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Basic Manners Class
fee is $100 for all seven weeks of training. K-9’s will receive a
certificate of achievement upon the completion of the training.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact
Brette Brooks at 252-726-3863 or
boston_paws@yahoo.com
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