Visit With Santa and See A Movie - Jacksonville, N C.

Tomorrow, Saturday, December 1 Onslow County children (ages 12 and under) are invited to Carmike Cinema 16 located at 350 Western Boulevard in Jacksonville, N. C. for a movie and a visit with Santa.

Admission price - 2 canned goods per person

Time - Visits with Santa begin at 9:00 AM

The movie starts at 10:00 AM - Movie will be season and age appropriate

For more information call 910 345 5332

Parents, this is a good Saturday morning outing for the kids and will give you some time to shop and run errands kid free. How great is that!

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

Join Us in Hubert North Carolina (Onslow County) for Thanksgiving

Where in the world are my manners? I should have done this weeks ago! My Mama would not approve of my thoughtlessness. I do apologize, please forgive me.

You are all cordially invited to join us in Onslow County North Carolina for the Thanksgiving holidays.

The weather promises to be nice with highs on Thanksgiving Day in the mid 60s. There will be plenty of good food with most families dining on

Roast turkey

Cornbread stuffing and gravy

Ham

Sweet potatoes

Collards or green beans

Ambrosia

Yeast rolls or biscuits

Pecan or pumpkin pie with whipped cream

There will be lots of college football games on tv for all the footballs fans and for those who prefer to get out of the house, the retailers are gearing up for huge after Thanksgiving sales with some beginning at 5AM.

Now, why would you travel to Onslow County for Thanksgiving when you can do all this in your hometown? I'll tell you why.....we offer more.

The beach----great for walking or running off those calories after the big meal and you probably will not need a jacket.

N C Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores ---a great place to take the kids so Dad, Grand-dad and the Uncles can enjoy the games in peace.

The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla- Beginning at sunset the flotilla starts at the high-rise bridge at Emerald Isle and goes down White Oak River in the Intracoastal Waterway on the day after Thanksgiving. Front Street in Swansboro is the perfect place to see both the boat parade and Santa’s grand entrance at Port O’Swannsborough.

So, there I have extended the invitation and we look forward to your visit.

By the way while you are here, you might want to look into purchasing a piece of Onslow County paradise. If so, give me a ring.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

Graphics courtesy of ClipArt Heaven

Photo courtesy of Flickr- S&M

Downtown Swansboro Shines 11/10/2007 with Candlelight Shopping

A nostalgic evening of candlelight shopping awaits you on Saturday November 10 from 5 to 9 PM in downtown Swansboro.

The merchants have decked their halls with greenery, ribbons and bows and will greet shoppers with holiday refreshments.

Caroling Barbershop Quartets will be strolling the streets lit by candles filling the air with the sounds of Christmas.

Bring your list for you are sure to find the perfect gifts in the quaint shops and boutiques located along Front Street.

Plan to dine in one of Swansboro's fine restaurants and enjoy the evening of shopping on the waterfront of historic Swansboro.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realto®, Onslow County Home Specialist

Email Me 910 459 1989

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

Weekend of November 3 , 2007 -Events in Onslow County, North Carolina

There are so many things going on in Onslow County this weekend and the weatherman is promising us beautiful weather. No excuses for being a couch potato, get out and enjoy the events.

Friday - November 2
2nd Annual Pig Cook-off in Swansboro kicks off at 5 PM with a preview of the arts and crafts vendors and the opportunity to meet the pig cook-off contestants.

Saturday - November 3
The Swansboro Pig Cook-off begins at 9:30 and goes until 5 PM featuring an arts and crafts show and the pig cook-off judging. Barbecue dinners will be served from 11AM-5PM, tickets are $6/plate and are available in advance from the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce 910 326 1174. Proceeds will benefit non-profit organizations in the Swansboro area.

(Photo courtesy of Flickr- Jason & Sarah)

Veterans' Day Parade in Jacksonville - The parade will start at 10 AM at Coastal Community College and continue down Western Boulevard. Show your support for our troops and veterans by attending the parade.

Let's Drive Away Diabetes
A community health and information fair will be held in Jacksonville at the Piggly Wiggly located at 1040 Henderson Blvd, in Jacksonville from 11:30AM-1:30PM. The focus will be on diabetes prevention and is hosted by the Onslow County Health Department and New River Antique Auto Club.

(Photo courtesy of Flickr-colonel bob)

Fall Fun Team Bass Tournament - Event open to the public
Location - Gottschalk Marina, Camp Lejeune
Time - 6AM-4PM
Registration fee - $85/team -
Prizes - Trophies and cash prizes for the first 3 places, $1,000 prize guaranteed
Teams of 2 persons will fish for Largemouth Bass on New River and its tributaries
Food and drinks will be provided at the weigh-in
For more information call 910 451 8307

Museum Fest - The 31st Annual Museums Fest in Richlands will host a large variety of arts and craft vendors featuring holiday gifts of pottery, jewelry, textiles and wood -crafts. There will be music, food and fun. The event is free and open to the public. For more information 910-324-5008 or visit the website


Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist

Contact me 910 459 9189

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County North Carolina when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

(photo courtesy of Flickr deu49097)