Here is the “Downtown Shallotte Concerts & Movies Series” Schedule:

CONCERTS:

May 26 – Band of Oz – Concert featuring Beach music by one of the Carolina’s favorite Beach music bands. There will also be a Memorial Day Celebration to honor our local Vetaerans from 6-7pm followed by the concert from 7 – 9pm

June 14 - The Spare Change Band - Concert featuring Beach & Variety

July 5 – UBU The Band - Concert featuring Beach & Variety

July 19 – The Embers - Concert featuring Beach music by one of the Carolina’s favorite Beach music bands.

August 9 – Hip Pocket Band - Concert featuring Variety

August 23 – Holiday Band – Concert featuring Beach & Variety

MOVIES:

June 1 – The Muppets

July 13 -  Puss In Boots

July 27 -  Hugo

August 17th -  Kung Fu Panda 2

For more information please call the Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Department at: 910.253.2538

Here are the programs, schedules and fees:

TENNIS LESSONS
Ocean Isle Beach Park

(Five minutes from The Winds)

$30/hour private rate
Semi-Private Group Rate:
$40 for 3 people
$5 /each additional person per group

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AQUAZUMBA
Mondays & Wednesdays
January 2 – April. 30, 2012
Time: 8am-9am
Outdoor pool
Free of charge to Winds Guests

This is a “pool party” workout for all ages. You’ll learn safe, effective and challenging water-based workouts that integrate the Zumba formula and philosophy into traditional aqua fitness disciplines. Outdoor Pool weather permitting.

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WATER AEROBICS
January 2 through April 30, 2012
Monday thru Thursday
9:30-10:30am
Outdoor Pool weather permitting
Free of Charge to Winds Guests.

Click here to go to Discount Coupons that you can print out and use for a 15% to 20% discount at The Winds Resort Beach Club.

With rates that include a full hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day there is no better golf value around!

2012 FREE SUMMER GOLF – 6/01/2012 to 8/31/2012:

We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE. All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax.

Courses include: Azalea Sands, Brierwood Golf Course, Carolina Shores, Sea Trail Byrd, Sea Trail Maples, Valley at Eastport, Wedgefield.

After 12:00: Brunswick Plantation

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To book this golf package please call the The Winds Resort Beach Club Toll Free: 800-334-3581 or Email:reservations@thewinds.com

“Its All About Golf At The Winds!”

The Winds Resort Beach Club offers golfers a choice of oceanfront suites overlooking palm trees, subtropical gardens and our breathtaking powder-sand island beach or, for groups, our spacious 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.

All packages include a Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet and use of all of The Winds Amenities: Three Pools (one indoor), Garden Bar Restaurant and poolside oceanfront Tiki-Bar.

The Winds’ deserves its reputation for being “a golfer’s paradise”, boasting nearly 20 of the “Grand Strand’s” best courses within 8 miles, and close to 100 courses within 30 minutes drive. Golfers love our FREE Summer Golf Program!

To see this month’s Martha’s “Best Buy Picks” for Shallotte NC CLICK HERE!

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There’s no better way to enjoy juicy strawberries this time of year than by picking your own. It’s a fun way to get family and friends together for a good old-fashioned time.

Holden Brother’s is located at 5600 Ocean Hwy, Shallotte, NC. (910) 579-4500

Indigo Farms is located at 2000 Highway 57 North, Little River, SC. (843) 399-6902

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The Winds is a small, intimate island resort ideal for vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, reunions, golf packages and excursions or small meetings, The Winds Resort Beach Club, on Ocean Isle Beach, NC, is more than just a beach resort hotel.

The Winds’ complex is a lush tropical paradise offering a variety of Ocean Isle beach rentals and vacation homes all with access to a host of free amenities including three pools (one indoor), bikes to explore the island and much more.

Oceanfront hotel rooms and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites (with kitchens) overlook palms, banana trees, hibiscus flowers and our breathtaking island beach. The Winds also offers 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.

Free Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each morning:
No one offers a free breakfast spread like The Winds Resort Beach Club! All guests can enjoy this buffet free with their stay.

With everything from eggs, breakfast meats, grits, potatoes, waffles, bagels and english muffins to fruit and hot and cold cereals.

This is just a partial list. We promise that you will not be walking away hungry.

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• Products include locally Grown Produce, Herbs & Plants, Home Made Crafts, Fresh Eggs, Cakes, Jewelry, Painted Glass, Pottery, Aprons, Painted Gourds, Jellies, Jams, Pickles, Honey, Cookies and Fresh Lemonade!
• Providing a place for local growers, producers, artisans and crafters to sell their goods, to encourage & promote locally grown farm products and educate consumers about local farming and seasonal eating.

The market continues to add crafters each week.

The market is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October at Riverside Park, just off N.C. 130 at Main Street.  If you have any questions email peternauta@aol.com or call Loretta Nauta at 910-754-3728, or call Town Hall at 754-4032.

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Island Kayak Adventure Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on nearby Ocean Isle Beach NC!

Kayaking the serene salt marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway is truly an unforgettable experience. Let us introduce you to a whole new rarely seen world of undisturbed wetlands and native wildlife. This pristine marsh is with out a doubt one of North Carolina’s priceless hidden gems.

Rates: 

From $206.00 per person 3/9/12 – 6/8/12
From $265.00 per person 6/9/12 – 8/10/12
From $235.00 per person 8/11/12 – 9/3/12

From $206.00 per person 9/4/12 – 9/30/12

From $167.00 per person 10/1/12 – 10/31/12

Arrival Days: Any day of week.
Length of Stay: 2 night’s min. / 14 night’s max.

This Package Includes:

• Two night’s accommodations in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite, Hibiscus Single Suite, or an Island View Camellia Guest Room
• Welcome basket for each room
• Three hour kayak tour of the Intracoastal Waterway
• Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Ristorante
• Complimentary bikes to explore the island
• Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
• Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
• Discounts to area restaurants and shops

Package is based on double occupancy and is subject to advance reservations and availability. Please call 1.800.334.3581 to schedule your kayak tour and dinner reservations at least 3 days before your arrival

FALL FORE GOLF 9/1/2012-10/31/12

$99.00 Per Person All Inclusive – Package includes:

• Lodging
• Daily Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet
• Daily Round of Golf On Great Courses (See list below)
• Cart Fees
• Greens Fees
• Daily Housekeeping
• Rates based on 4 golfers in a 2 bedroom/2 bath suite, 8 golfers if a 4 bedroom/4 bath Resort House or 2 golfers in a one bedroom/one bath Camilla Guest Room.

Courses To Be Announced! 2011 Courses Included: Azalea Sands, Brierwood, Carolina National, Carolina Shores, Eagles Nest, Lockwood Folly, Palmetto Greens, Rivers Edge, Sandpiper Bay, Sea Trail Byrd & Maples, Valley at Eastport

Farmstead, Meadowlands & Magnolia Greens available for $5 more.

Lions Paw & Panthers Run available for $10 more.

To book this golf package please call the The Winds Golf Desk Toll Free: 800-334-3581 ext.716 or visit the The Winds Golf Package website: http://thewindsgolf.com Email: GolfDesk@TheWinds.com

The race began at 9:15am and all of the race participants crossed the finish line shortly after 10. There were several different race categories and many winners; the overall best time won a free 2-day stay at The Winds. A bike, t-shirts, and hats were among the other prizes awarded.

After the race, participants were treated to a hamburger and hotdog lunch complete with all the fixings! With the great success of this event The Winds plans to host the Lucky Leprechaun 5k again next year!