	Upcoming Events in the Area
	Volunteers needed for Tiny Tots Triathlon on Saturday, June 29th - call 252-354-6350 or email Lainey at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org! June 20, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest My Three Kilts - (Irish) 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), 9003 Louise Avenue, in Emerald Isle. No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350. June 21, 2013 2-7pm American Red Cross Blood Drive Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center from 2-7pm, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give! June 22, 2013 9am until the last game finishes Co-Ed 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series at the Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA). These Co-Ed Tournaments are for ages 16 and up. Bring your own ball and teams officiate so plan to officiate even after elimination. Prize money goes to the top two teams (70% to first place & 30% to second place). Pre-registration and a $25 CASH fee per team are required. *Deadline is the THURSDAY before the tournament. Contact Lainey Gottuso at (252) 354-6350 or lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org for more info. View Flyer! View Regulations! June 23, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Old Man Whickutt - (Folk/Comedy)* Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. June 27, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Conch Stew - (Pop/Beach) 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. June 29, 2013 10:00am Tiny Tots Triathlon Race takes place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation at 7500 Emerald Drive. Ages 2 -5 years. The race includes a 7 meter “swim” across the slip’n slide, .026k trike (or big wheel) and a .062k run. To register, please contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350. View Registration Form. June 30, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Notorious Clamslammers - (Fun Stuff) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. July 4, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Selah Dubb - (Reggae) 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), 9003 Louise Avenue in Emerald Isle. No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350. July 4, 2013 9pm 4th of July Fireworks off Bogue Inlet Pier The Town will again present fireworks off Bogue Inlet Pier beginning at 9 pm on Thursday, July 4th. Parking will be available at Bogue Inlet Pier as well as along NC 58. The fireworks will also be visible from Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. July 5, 2013 9am-12pm Summer Camp Kids Host Lemon-Aid Sale On Friday, July 5th from 9am to 12pm the children of Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camp Program will be hosting a Lemon-Aid sale to benefit the American Red Cross. Everyone is invited to come! The kids will ask for a minimum donation of $1 for a cup of lemon-aide. Come not only to show your support for the American Red Cross but to help show the kids how they can make a difference! Event takes place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center, 7506 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Contact is smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org July 7, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Unknown Tongues - (Zydeco) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. July 9, 2013 1pm-3pm Summer Camp Kids Host Recycling Drive On Tuesday, July 9^th from 1pm-3pm the kids will be hosting a Recycling Drive. Come out and help the kids learn about sorting materials and recycling for a healthier future. Please only bring recyclable materials. Bottles and jars should be rinsed out prior to recycling. The kids will help you sort your recycling and the materials will be used throughout the week for games and crafts. EIPR will properly dispose of all recyclables at the end of the week! Event takes place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center, 7506 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Contact is smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org July 11, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest 4EverAll Trio - (Pop/Variety) 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), 9003 Louise Avenue in Emerald Isle. No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350. July 12, 2013 Second Friday at 7pm Friday Free Flicks 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. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. July 13, 2013 12Noon - 11:30pm Crystal Coast Music Festival The Crystal Coast Music Festival will be held Saturday, July 13, in Morehead City, NC on the campus of Carteret Community College located at 3505 Arendell St., on U.S. Highway 70. Celebrate Carteret Community College's 50th Anniversary! Visit http://www.crystalcoastmusicfest.com/ for all the details! July 14, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Chris Cavanaugh - (Nashville, TN) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. July 15 – 19, 2013 Monday-Friday, 9-10:30am Youth Tennis Camp $70 for the week-long session • Ages 7-13 * All levels * Registration limited to 6 students Must register by June 8, 2013 View and print Youth Waiver Form July 16 - July 19, 2013 12pm-3pm Summer Day Camp Day4Kids Poster Contest - stop by and vote! Starting on Tuesday, July 16^th at 12pm come out and vote for your favorite poster in our annual Summer Day Camp-Day4Kids Poster Contest. Each year, the campers put their best efforts into designing a poster that will receive the most votes! The winning poster will be used as the print for the front of our Day4Kids event t-shirts! The posters will line the hall at the community center from noon on Tuesday, July 16^th through 3:00pm on Friday, July 19^th. Come visit us between those times to place your vote! A voting box will be available at the front desk! Event takes place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center, 7506 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Contact is smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org July 18, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Big Jim Kohler - (Blues) 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), 9003 Louise Avenue in Emerald Isle. No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350. July 20, 2013 10am - 1pm Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910.326.6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com July 20, 2013 8am check-in - tournament from 9am-5pm 2013 Carolina Region Jr. Beach Volleyball Championships Junior Beach Volleyball Tournament (2 person teams) takes place on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. Come join us as we conclude the 2013 Carolina Region Jr. Beach Volleyball Tour! Print flyer for full details! July 21, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Lizzy Ross Band - (Rock) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. July 23, 2013 10am-1:30pm CPR and First Aid for Adults, Children & Infants You never know when you will find yourself in an emergency situation and knowing the proper methods and procedures may boost your confidence to take action and save someone’s life! American Heart Association First Aid & CPR Certification provides training on how to correctly perform First Aid and CPR on adults, children and infants. All students must pre-register and pre-pay to participate. Certification class takes place at the Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Maximum class size is 9. A minimum of 6 students is required. Certification class fee is $32.25.No textbook fees! You must pre-register and prepay for this class. Contact Sarah McNally at 252.354.6350 or smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org to register today! July 25, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Justin Castellano - (Eclectic) 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. July 27, 2013 9am until the last game finishes Co-Ed 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series at the Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA). These Co-Ed Tournaments are for ages 16 and up. Bring your own ball and teams officiate so plan to officiate even after elimination. Prize money goes to the top two teams (70% to first place & 30% to second place). Pre-registration and a $25 CASH fee per team are required. *Deadline is the THURSDAY before the tournament. Contact Lainey Gottuso at (252) 354-6350 or lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org for more info. View Flyer! View Regulations! July 28, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Pure T Mommicked - (Alternative Rock)* Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. August 1, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Wild Honey - (Blues/Country/Rock) 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. August 4, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Ms. Behavin' - (Modern Country) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. August 8, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Big Drink - (Acoustic Rock) 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. August 9, 2013 Second Friday at 7pm Friday Free Flicks 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. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. August 11, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest 40 East Band - (Country/Pop/Rock) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. August 12 - 15, 2013 (See Class Times Below) All About Learning: LEGO Enrichment Camp Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will be hosting All About Learning and their special LEGO Enrichment Camp. Two classes will be held. Junior Engineering One will take place from 9am-12pm for first through third grade children. The second will take place from 1pm-4pm for fourth through eighth graders. Classes run Monday, August 12^th through Thursday, August 15^th. This class will help reinforce and add to what your child has learned in the classroom. The class will be facilitated by a local instructor from All About Learning Inc. All About Learning Inc. is a company based in Sparta, Michigan and is in the business of creating brighter futures, offering ten different classes for any school age group (K-8) that focus on STEM learning. Instructors create a fun, hands on environment to help kids build on their education. Check out one of All About Learning’s classes in action at: http://www.allaboutlearning.co/osft.php. The upcoming Enrichment Classes have limited openings available. There is a minimum of 12 participants required. Please register no later than July 29^th. Cost for the week is $119 and is due by July 29^th. This payment is only refundable in the event the class is cancelled. For more information on the course or to sign up please contact Sarah McNally at 252-354-6350 or via email smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org August 15, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Bobby Webb - (Country/Pop) 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. August 17, 2013 10am - 1pm Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910.326.6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com August 18, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Selah Dubb - (Reggae) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. August 22, 2013 1pm-4pm Sock Hop Social This event takes place in our gymnasium. Citizens of the community gather to partake in conversation, dancing, and potluck! Beverages and music are provided. Entry fee is a snack or dessert dish. This event’s theme is Sock Hop! Call 252.354.6350 for more information. August 22, 2013 6:30-8pm EmeraldFest Dependable Taxi - (Pop Alternative) 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. August 25, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Dana & Susan Robinson - (Old Time Music) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. August 31, 2013 9am until the last game finishes Co-Ed 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series at the Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA). These Co-Ed Tournaments are for ages 16 and up. Bring your own ball and teams officiate so plan to officiate even after elimination. Prize money goes to the top two teams (70% to first place & 30% to second place). Pre-registration and a $25 CASH fee per team are required. *Deadline is the THURSDAY before the tournament. Contact Lainey Gottuso at (252) 354-6350 or lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org for more info. View Flyer! View Regulations! September 1, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Acoustic Highway - (Country/Rock)* Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. September 4- October 23, 2013 9am Wednesdays Walking Club Come out and join fellow neighbors and friends in an attempt to create a healthier lifestyle. Each walk will begin and end at the Emerald Isle Community Center with different routes walked each week; most walks will be 2-3 miles. Rain location will be the Emerald Isle Community Center gymnasium. This program is open to participants of all ages. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. There will also be Bonus Miles that can be earned each week; for example a family walk outside of the Walking Club can earn up to 5 points! At the end of the season, awards and gifts will be given to participants in many different categories. For more information, contact 252.354.6350. September 4, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. September 6, 2013 First Friday at 6pm Classic Movie Night Movies are classic films or movies based on classic novels. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parental Guidance may apply to some films. Popcorn and drink for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. September 8, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Montana Skies - (Classical/Rock) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. September 9, 2013 Mondays Bi-Monthly 9am-10am Pre-K Play Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252.354.6350 for more details. September 11, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. September 13, 2013 Second Friday at 7pm Friday Free Flicks 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. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. September 15, 2013 6:30-8pm SwanFest Scearce & Ketner - (Seagrass) Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music by the sea! Alcoholic beverages and pets prohibited. Sundays at The Pavilion at Olde Town Square in Downtown Swansboro. September 21, 2013 10:00am – 2:00pm Emerald Isle’s Eighth Annual Day4Kids 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 21st 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 Sarah McNally at smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org . Interested vendors and sponsors should contact Sarah McNally, 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. View vendor application/agreement and sponsorship form. September 21, 2013 8am - 1pm Carteret County Health Department Hazardous Household Waste & Electronics Collection Coastal Environmental Partnership sponsors a series of Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Days in Carteret, Craven and Pamlico counties. They will be collecting in Carteret County on September 21, 2013 from 8am to 1pm at the Carteret County Health Department, 3820 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC. They will accept: latex and oil paints, used motor oil, lawn and garden fertilizer and pesticides, farm pesticides, gasoline, drain openers, paint thinners, cooking oil, anti-freeze and batteries. They will also accept computers, CRT’s, printers, televisions, used cell phones and other electronic waste for recycling from HOUSEHOLDS ONLY. SORRY, STATE LAW FORBIDS ACCEPTING MATERIALS FROM COMMERCIAL SOURCES! For more info visit their website - http://www.coastalenvironmentalpartnership.com/hazardous-waste.html September 24, 2013 5:30pm-9pm CPR and First Aid for Adults, Children & Infants You never know when you will find yourself in an emergency situation and knowing the proper methods and procedures may boost your confidence to take action and save someone’s life! American Heart Association First Aid & CPR Certification provides training on how to correctly perform First Aid and CPR on adults, children and infants. All students must pre-register and pre-pay to participate. Certification class takes place at the Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Maximum class size is 9. A minimum of 6 students is required. Certification class fee is $32.25.No textbook fees! You must pre-register and prepay for this class. Contact Sarah McNally at 252.354.6350 or smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org to register today! September 28 - October 5, 2013 6th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament Free registration (August 26-September 27) and excellent prizes! All flounder must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and The Reel Outdoors. Contact 252-354-6350 for more information. September 28, 2013 10am - 1pm Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910.326.6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com September 28, 2013 9am until the last game finishes Co-Ed 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation 2V2 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series at the Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA). These Co-Ed Tournaments are for ages 16 and up. Bring your own ball and teams officiate so plan to officiate even after elimination. Prize money goes to the top two teams (70% to first place & 30% to second place). Pre-registration and a $25 CASH fee per team are required. **Deadline is the THURSDAY before the tournament. Contact Lainey Gottuso at (252) 354-6350 or lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org for more info. View Flyer! View Regulations! October 2, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. October 4, 2013 First Friday at 6pm Classic Movie Night Movies are classic films or movies based on classic novels. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parental Guidance may apply to some films. Popcorn and drink for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. October 7, 2013 Mondays Bi-Monthly 9am-10am Pre-K Play Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252.354.6350 for more details. October 7, 2013 6pm Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar In conjunction with the Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus will be offering a free seminar. Learn about speckled trout surf fishing from one of the area’s most renowned experts. At the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department Community Center. For more information, contact 252.354.6350. October 9, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. October 11, 2013 Second Friday at 7pm Friday Free Flicks 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. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. October 16, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. October 19, 2013 8:00am 10th Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon 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 http://www.active.com/triathlon/emerald-isle-nc/emerald-isle-triathlon-2013 For more information, contact 252-354-6350. October 19 – November 2, 2013 11th Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament Free registration (September 3-October 19) and excellent prizes! All trout must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and The Reel Outdoors. Contact 252-354-6350 for more information. October 19, 2013 10am - 1pm Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910.326.6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com October 21, 2013 Mondays Bi-Monthly 9am-10am Pre-K Play Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252.354.6350 for more details. October 23, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. October 25, 2013 6:00-8:00 pm Halloween Carnival 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 two bags of candy per child. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department at 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Please call 252-354-6350. October 30, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. October 31, 2013 6-8:30pm Town of Emerald Isle Trick or Treat The Town of Emerald Isle will officially observe Halloween Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 31st from 6-8:30pm. Please think SAFETY at all times when taking children Trick-or-Treating! For Halloween safety tips, information on the Town’s annual Halloween carnival and fun Halloween ideas, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org November 1, 2013 First Friday at 6pm Classic Movie Night Movies are classic films or movies based on classic novels. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parental Guidance may apply to some films. Popcorn and drink for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. November 4, 2013 Mondays Bi-Monthly 9am-10am Pre-K Play Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252.354.6350 for more details. November 6, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. November 8, 2013 Second Friday at 7pm Friday Free Flicks 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. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. November 13, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. November 15, 2013 10am-1:30pm CPR and First Aid for Adults, Children & Infants You never know when you will find yourself in an emergency situation and knowing the proper methods and procedures may boost your confidence to take action and save someone’s life! American Heart Association First Aid & CPR Certification provides training on how to correctly perform First Aid and CPR on adults, children and infants. All students must pre-register and pre-pay to participate. Certification class takes place at the Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Maximum class size is 9. A minimum of 6 students is required. Certification class fee is $32.25.No textbook fees! You must pre-register and prepay for this class. Contact Sarah McNally at 252.354.6350 or smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org to register today! November 16, 2013 10am - 1pm Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910.326.6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com November 18, 2013 Mondays Bi-Monthly 9am-10am Pre-K Play Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252.354.6350 for more details. November 20, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. November 30, 2012 3pm Emerald Isle Christmas Parade Emerald Isle Christmas Parade sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the Town of Emerald Isle will take place on Saturday, November 30th beginning at 3pm on Hwy 58, Emerald Drive. Important note to all entrants: There will be only ONE Santa Claus in the parade and he will be riding in a float at the end. All other Santa’s will be sent back to the North Pole! Also, please join us after the parade for the official Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park! Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children. To enter, contact Diane Schools at 252.354.2916. November/December Dates TBD 12-7pm Photos with Santa Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation will host a very special visitor; jolly Ol’ St. Nicholas at his “authentic beach shack”. Professional photographer Jeff Pennell of Jeff Pennell’s Photography, Inc. will capture the smiles of your child or grandchild. One day will be dedicated to photographs of your four legged, fur-children with the charming man in red. The sitting fee for each of your pint-sized loved ones is just 5 cans of non-perishable food or a 5lb. bag of dog or cat food, additional donations are welcome. Your professional photographs will be available for purchase online at www.jeffpennell.com from December 10rd to December 17th. The basic package starts at $29.95. Santa Claus will be at his beach shack from 12-7 each day, but is available by appointment only. Preregistration and a $10 deposit is due at registration. Sitting times can be reserved by contacting Sarah McNally at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society and Wounded Warriors. What a great time of year to give! Not only do you get a beautiful photographed memory of your children or fur-children, but you also support our wounded heros and animals in need. Please call Sarah at 252.354.6350 or email at smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org to schedule your child or fur-child’s professional photographs with Santa. Visit Santa’s website at www.cliffkringle.com . December 6, 2013 First Friday at 6pm Classic Movie Night Movies are classic films or movies based on classic novels. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parental Guidance may apply to some films. Popcorn and drink for $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. December 11, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. December 14, 2013 10:00am Breakfast with Santa Children of all ages join Santa for a Christmas story and enjoy breakfast before his arrival. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive. Admission fee is one unwrapped gift per child or 5 canned goods per child. You MUST pre-register by Friday, December 13th at 5pm to attend. Reservations will be accepted beginning November 1st. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Contact Sarah McNally at 252-354-6350 or smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org December 18, 2013 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm Open Play Wii Bowling Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252.354.6350 for more information. December 20, 2013 Second Friday at 7pm Friday Free Flicks 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. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing December 21, 2013 10am - 1pm Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910.326.6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com Return to Home Page Visit the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority website for more upcoming events in the area!