Snow's Cut Update (June 18, 2009)
- The most tragic vacation ever
- Duck season at Carolina Beach Lake
- New places opening in Monkey Junction
- This Weekend on the Peninsula
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In tragedy Kure Beach shines
It's just absolutely heart wrenching to imagine the the pain the Falbo family feels after their recent visit to Kure Beach. They drove 12 hours to visit Pleasure Island, unpacked, went straight to the beach for a swim with their kids and were promptly swept away in a rip current. The mother of the family drowned.
In his grief, Don Falbo had words of praise for the people of Kure Beach. "People were coming out of the palm trees, bringing food, blankets, anything they could do to help," said Falbo.
This article from the Intellegencer (a Wheeling, WVA newspaper) is a tough, but valuable read. I gives a first hand account of what these folks experienced. Please read it.
A few people have contacted SCM with ideas for informing visitors about the danger rip currents pose. I don't have any answers, but I did post a well written, downloadable brochure that you can print and give to your out-of-town guests. Rip Current brochure
Be safe everyone.
Duck Season at Carolina Beach Lake
I know you look to us for hard-hitting news, but that's not all we're about. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to watch the little duck families over at the lake. It's a great thing to do with your kids.
Last year there were three families, but yesterday I only found one - and it was a single mom! Usually you'll see a moma duck with her babies and a Mallard (daddy duck) nearby keeping an eye on everyone. This mama was all alone with her eight ducklings (I dubbed her Octo-Mom). While I respect her courage in raising these ducklings on her own, I worry that they're statistically less likely to go to college and have a nice career. (Or avoid being eaten by a snapping turtle for that matter.) What is the world coming to when even ducks are spurning the traditional two-parent family?
If you want to check them out, they live under the bridge on the southeast corner of the lake, right by Lake Park Blvd.
(L to R) Octo-Mom keeps a close eye on her babies, my kids enjoy duck watching (the duck family is in the background).
Two new businesses at Beau Rivage Marketplace
Home to Harris Teeter, the Beau Rivage Marketplace is doing well. Last week a new gift shop opened called the Purple Mermaid. 
They feature plantable greeting cards, journals and sketch books made from hemp, soy candles, handmade soaps, dog collars and leashes made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, and other unique stuff. They're right next to PT's Grille.
Across the way the Jengu Japanese Steakhouse is almost completed. I think they'll open in about a month, but you never know. I'll keep you posted.
This weekend on the Cape Fear Peninsula
Check out the SCM Pleasure Island Event Calendar. We list everything that is happening around town and update it whenever something comes up. We have every live band listing we could find for all of June and July.
Tonight, June 19 – Divine Wines' weekly free wine tasting from 4-7pm will focus on new wines from Italia. Say hi to Ernie Manzella for me. Remember, he's always available at 791-1251 for a little vino advice.
Shanty's Beach & Blues Club welcomes Mark Roberts and Breeze
The Elected Officials jam at 2 Wine Guys at the Treehouse. Or the Grind Bistro. Or the Mayor's Cabin. Or Shawn's Seaside Suds Shack. Whatever it is that they're calling that place now. What are they calling it now?
Saturday, June 20 – The Wilmington School of Ballet is having an open house, so get off the beach and try something different. Your daughter or grand-daughter will love it. Call 794-9590 for information. They're also doing alot of girly summer camp stuff, so if you're interested click their link to check it out.
The Ocean Grill - Da Hoowwwlieees play their cool surf music from 6-9pm.
The Last Resort – It's the long awaited return of the Notorious Gringos, who are much more notorious now that they've got their own website and a new CD for sale.
Sunday, June 21 – Sunday Brunch at Havana's.
The Black Horn - They have a new dueling piano show. This is worth checking out.
The Summer Movie Series at Carolina Beach Lake is here every Sunday until Labor Day. This weeks show is The Tale of Despereaux (rated PG) starting at dusk. It's the story of a unique mouse. My kids loved it.
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Opening Soon
Soon there will be a new option for pet medical care. The Myrtle Grove Animal Hospital is getting closer to completion on Carolina Beach Road. You can click their picture to learn alittle about Drs. Christian and Debbie Bolz.
Extreme Makeover - Bookstore Edition
The Snow's Cut Book Shop has remodeled. Check out the cool new look. Owners Mike & Janet Hoffer (wait, I know them - she's cute) have a new layout, lot's of new titles and even games and puzzles.
The Book Shop is open Monday - Friday 9-5 and Saturdays from 12-4 Alot of credit has to go to local artist Rhonda Sparks who designed the window, signs, benches and book cart. She rocks.
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