New Community
Carolina Ocean Living is please to announce the addition of Porter’s Neck Plantation to our collection of fine coastal North Carolina communities. Located just minutes to the historic river front downtown of Wilmington, NC, Porters Neck Plantation encompasses 650 acres of unspoiled coast land adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. Offering residents a myriad of attractive resort-like amenities, including an acclaimed Tom Fazio private golf course, residents’ club house, and top tennis facilities. Learn more about Porter’s Neck Plantation.
Carolina Ocean Living is please to announce the addition of Spring Mill Plantation to our collection of fine coastal North Carolina communities. Spring Mill Plantation is conveniently located in Calabash, North Carolina just minutes to the exciting attractions, shopping and entertainment of Myrtle Beach and the pristine beaches of southeastern North Carolina, including Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Spring Mill Plantation residents enjoy a host of quality amenities, including outdoor pool, private residents’ club house, lounge, fitness room, walking trails and more.
Community News & Events
Compass Pointe
Special Visitation Package
Compass Pointe is offering a special visitation package, including 4 days/3 nights with accommodations at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach. Additionally, guest may enjoy breakfast each morning, horse & carriage ride through historic Wilmington, Wilmington area tour, developer hosted cocktail party and personalized tour of Compass Pointe, all for $199.00. Available August 25th- 28th only! Make Your Reservation
Compass Pointe is Bringing North Carolina To You
Compass Pointe is coming to a town near you. Join Compass Pointe for one of their fall private receptions being held in Hauppauge, NJ and Red Bank, NJ. Make Your Reservation
Sunset Ridge & The Retreat
Fall Sales Event
Join Sunset Ridge and The Retreat October 22-23, 2011 for their fall sales celebration. Join Sunset Ridge and The Retreat this fall and take advantage of a special pricing and purchase incentives, including a choice 1 year paid golf membership, boat storage paid for one year, or one year fitness club membership. Those attending may enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks, tours of the islands and area, free golf or fishing charter, and tours of both Sunset Ridge and The Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach. Learn More
Ocean Ridge Plantation
Renovating Lion’s Paw Golf Course
Ocean Ridge Plantation announced that in an effort to continue to provide one of the top golf experiences in southeastern North Carolina they will be replacing their bentgrass greens to Mine-Verde Bermudagrass on their Lion’s Paw golf course. The golf course is scheduled to reopen August 30th, in time for a round in the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.
Area Events
15th Annual East Coast Wahine Surfing Tournament
Aug. 20, 2011 – Aug. 21, 2011
In 2011 the East Coast Wahines will be celebrating 15 years of women’s surfing! Please join us August 20-21 for two days of competition. Divisions will include shortboard, longboard, bodyboard, and novice – all ages, from grooms to goddesses! The contest will be held in the heart of Wrightsville Beach – the downtown business district and one of the best-known surf breaks around, Columbia Street. To lear more call 800-650-8921 or email visit@capefearcoast.com.
NC Oyster Festival Surf Contest-Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Saturday, September 10th
Contest Set-up time 7am, Check in for first heat 7:45am, First event 8am.
Entry Fees are $20 for the first division and
$10 for the second.
Entries must be received by September 6th, 2011. Click here for entry form.
The Wedding Experience
October 25, 2011, 12 Noon
Encounter a bridal expo like no other. You’ll enjoy delectably decadent hors d’oeuvres, passed champagne, dancing and a savvy show of the latest wedding fashions. Designed for having fun while discovering new ideas, amazing vendors, and those special finishing touches that make for a most memorable forever-after day, admission is only $5 per person. Find everything unique and special at Poplar Grove Plantation’s “Wedding Experience”. Call 910-686-9518 x27 or wendy@poplargrove.com
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 US Highway 17
Wilmington, NC 28411
Dr. John and The Lower 911
October 5, 2011, 6:00 PM
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime appearance as Dr. John and The Lower 911 make their way to the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. This Rock & Roll hall of fame inductee has received 5 Grammy Awards in his storied career, and is the name sake for the countries largest music festival, Bonnaroo. Tickets available at Gravity Records or online at www.983thepenguin.com
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
Jazz at the CAM with Frank Bongiorno
October 6, 2011, 6:30 PM
The winter jazz series returns with the collaboration between CAM and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Hear the best mix of musicians and jazz genres in the area. Admission charged. Series and/or individual tickets are available. Call 910-395-5999 or www.capefearjazz.com
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
Riverfest 2011
October 7-9, 2011
When downtown Wilmington’s streets host a family fun festival that winds its way along the Cape Fear River. Continuous live entertainment is featured on two outdoor stages during this festival that celebrates the area’s rich heritage with music, arts and crafts, exhibits, dance performances, contests, children’s activities, food, river events, friendly competitions, fireworks and more. For more information call 910.452.6862.
Downtown Wilmington
Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
31st Annual Oyster Festival-Ocean isle Beach, NC
October 15th and 16th
Join the fun for Ocean Isle Beach’s annual fall Oyster Festival. The North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, festival food, a road race, kid’s areas, the Oyster Shucking Championship, and an Oyster Stew Cook-off. To learn more visit www.ncoysterfestival.com.
Oyster Festival Road Race, Ocean Isle Beach, NC
October 16th, 2011
Ocean Isle Beach 5K, 10K
and 1 Mile Fun Run.
Fun Run begins at 8am, 5K and
10K begin at 8:30am
Details:
- Race Photography Will Be Available.
- $1,700 Cash Prizes* (split between winners)
- Dri Wick T-Shirt for 5K & 10K
- Race Medal for ALL Participants
- Free Admission to NC Oyster Festival
For more information visit Road Race or register.
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