July 21-24, 2008
9am to 12pm 
Kids’ Summer Art Smart Session 3: Sculpture

Calling all children in second grade and above.  You are invited to sign-up for an art class that is fun and educational; sign-up for Kids Summer Art Smart with Joyce Trafton! Classes are 4 days a week; M,T,W,R from 9am to 12pm. Fee is $75.00 (per child/per session) with a discount for the second child of the same family.  Fee includes all materials, except where noted. Sculpture focuses on sand casting, paper and cloth sculpture.  Introduces science and art as students study natural things.  To register, contact Laura Lee Davis at 252.354.6350.  Print Info Flyer!  Print Registration Form!

Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive.  Please give!

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation’s Free One Time Only Drop-In Belly Dancing Lessons. An introductory belly dancing class offering the perfect opportunity to have fun and meet new people!  This free one time only class will be held on Tuesday, July 29th from 6-7pm and 7-8pm at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation’s Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle.  Classes take place in the aerobics room of the community center.  All ages are encouraged to attend. This is a wonderful way to get in shape and have fun at the same time!  Atmosphere will be relaxed, comfortable and fun. Students will dance barefoot.  Wear comfortable attire, belly tops optional. Class focus will vary, depending on the participants.  Please note:  This class is not a make-up class for students already enrolled in the beginner or intermediate belly dancing class.  There is no fee for the drop-in class.  You must fill-out a registration/liability waiver before the start of the class.  Contact Laura Lee Davis for a registration form and liability waiver or come at 5:55pm or 6:55pm to fill-out the paperwork.  Call 252-354-6350 for more information or visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd

August 6, 2008
6-8pm
Art Reception

Photographers Kathleen and Bill Johnston will host an art reception on Wednesday, August 6th from 6-8pm at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle.  Admission is free.  Light refreshments will be served.  All are welcome.  For directions, please call 252.354.6350.  For more information on the artist, visit http://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd/art.htm

Movies are family oriented.  Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult.  Popcorn and drink for $1.00.  Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks.  

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 252-354-6350 or email bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org .  Print flyer!  Print Registration!

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.  Print flyer!

Movies are family oriented.  Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult.  Popcorn and drink for $1.00.  Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks.  

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 252-354-6350 or email bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org .  Print flyer!  Print Registration!

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.  Print flyer!

Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive.  Please give!

Bringing adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more!  Celebrate our children by spending meaningful time with them.  Day4Kids will be held Saturday, September 20^th from 10am to 2pm at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center, 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle.  Rain or Shine.  Call for details 252.354.6350 or email Laura Lee at ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org.  Interested vendors and sponsors should contact Laura Lee Davis, Event Director.  Vendors are NOT allowed to sell items, giveaways only.  There is no vendor fee.  However, vendors are responsible for giveaway items (approved by event director) for the first 400 children to visit their booth.  Sponsor a meaningful event for the children of our community by supplying the funds necessary to provide this free day of family fun.  The vendor application/agreement and sponsorship forms are available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org.   

Movies are family oriented.  Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult.  Popcorn and drink for $1.00.  Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks.  

Presented by Emerald Isle Business Association and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.  The race includes a 750 meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 19.3k bike and a 5k run.  To register, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.  For more information, contact Alesia Sanderson at 252-354-6350 or asanderson@emeraldisle-nc.org.  Learn More!

Fun for the whole family includes creating a glow in the dark mural, face painting, liver toss, hanging donut eating contest, ID kits by the EI Police Dept., and more!  Admission fee is one bag of candy per child.  Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department at 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle.  Please call 252-354-6350.

Movies are family oriented.  Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult.  Popcorn and drink for $1.00.  Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks.  

Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive.  Please give!

Emerald Isle Holiday Parade sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the Town of Emerald Isle. Everyone is invited to Merchant’s Park directly following the parade for the official Christmas Tree Lighting.  Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children.  Interested parade entrants should contact Diane Schools at 252.354.2916 or dschools@ec.rr.com.

Movies are family oriented.  Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult.  Popcorn and drink for $1.00.  Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks.  

Children of all ages join Santa for a Christmas story and have breakfast with him afterwards. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive.  No admission fee, but you MUST pre-register to attend.  Sponsored by Hardee’s of Cape Carteret, McDonald’s of Cape Carteret, and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.  Contact Laura Lee Davis at 252-354-6350 or ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org.