Onslow County August Events

KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO

Join Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department for an exciting, fun filled evening of bingo Monday August 3, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Kids 5 to 12 are invited to test their game skills at Blue Creek Elementary School Cafeteria. Play bingo and win back to school supplies. Kids 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult! The program is free. Call: 347-5332 Visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERT SERIES

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department, Onslow County Public Library and the NC Arts Council are sponsoring a “Back to School” music series. Concerts are held outdoors at the Onslow County Public Library on Thursday evenings August 6 - 27. Times of each concert are 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The Library is located at 58 Doris Ave. Performers are:

August 6 - Spotlight Entertainers (Variety)

August 13 – Like Flint (Beach & Oldies)

August 20 – Candace/Ricky Atkins (Classic Country)

August 27 – Bob Richards (Celtic Folk)

Concerts are free and open to the public. Pack up the family; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Join us for a variety of music and fun. In case of rain, the concerts will be held indoors at the Library. This program is funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, a State Agency, and awarded through the Jacksonville/Onslow Council for the Arts. Call 347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

END OF THE SUMMER BEACH BLAST

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department, Keep Onslow Beautiful, Waffle House and On Shore Surf Shop are sponsoring a Beach Blast Saturday August 29, Beach Access #2, Hwy. 210 Topsail Beach. Free Sand Castle Contest, Geocaching, Games and Food from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Surfing Competition from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm at Beach Access #2, Hwy. 210 Topsail Beach. An adult must accompany all youth under the age of 18.

Call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Creative Calendar by CreativeWilmington.com March 27 - March 30, 2008

Looking for something fun to do around the area? Check out the upcoming events on the Creative Calendar!

CREATIVE Wilmington.com
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Creative Calendar March 27 - March 30, 2008

THURSDAY MARCH 27, 2008
ROBERT DELFORD BROWN
6:00PM
"ROBERT DELFORD BROWN: Meat, Maps and Militant Metaphysics"

Open Mic Night at Old Books
6:30PM
WANTED: Singers, musicians, actors, opera divas, ballerinas, poets, writers,

Treasure Island
7:00PM
Along with young Jim Hawkins, the audience sails abroad the HMS Hispanola

National Lampoon's Vacation
7:00PM
This is the blockbuster comedy that introduced America to the hilarious antics

Fire and Drum Jam and Mike Blair
8:00PM
Bring your drums and acoustic instruments and join the jam as the fire spinners

Four Dogs and a Bone
8:00PM
The Red Barn Studio Theatre proudly presents John Patrick Shanley's dark comedy

Trojan Women 2.1
8:00PM
Cruelty, suffering, duty, honor, nobility and romance...the many faces of war.

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FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2008
Basic Earring or Stringing
11:00AM
Learn to make earrings & pendants, using several different techniques.

Color Harmonies
11:00AM
Color Harmonies featuring the works of Raleigh artist Kristen Dill and Charleston

Treasure Island
7:00PM
Along with young Jim Hawkins, the audience sails abroad the HMS Hispanola

The Kite Runner
7:00PM
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan

Debbie Does Dallas
8:00PM
The most infamous adult film of all time provides the basis for this hilarious musical

Mike Blair LIVE
8:00PM
The second night in Mike's big week of gigs will be at The Connection Internet Cafe.

Trojan Women 2.1
8:00PM
Cruelty, suffering, duty, honor, nobility and romance...the many faces of war.

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SATURDAY MARCH 29, 2008
Craft Fair at Marston Pavilion
9:00AM
This event is open to the public! Saturday, March 29th from 9 - 5 and Sunday

Learn to Play Guitar
9:00AM
If you have always wanted to learn to play the guitar, this class is for you.

Change the world
9:30AM
Volunteers learn carpentry, metal working, and just what Appropriate Technology means

Meet the Oboe
11:00AM
Oboist Petrea Warneck for their free family concert series, "Meet the Instrument"

Bellydance Showcase
8:30PM
Come enjoy Middle Eastern dance, food, and music. This is always a great night

Sexy Saturday's @ Club Vida
9:00PM
For the Spring we turn out the Hottest Saturday Nights DJ Flaco Spins

WHO'S BAD @ SOAPBOX
9:00PM
In glitzy jackets and glittering gloves, Who's Bad, The Michael Jackson Tribute Band

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SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2008
THEATRE DISCUSSION
1:00PM
Jacki Booth, director, stage manager, and founding member of Guerilla Theatre

Treasure Island
3:00PM
Along with young Jim Hawkins, the audience sails abroad the HMS Hispanola

School of Common Sense
3:00PM
Have you ever heard about the Fort Fisher Hermit? Maybe you were lucky enough

Tea Party with Poet Earl Braggs
3:30PM
Earl Braggs teaches creative writing, poetry, African-American literature

Four Dogs and a Bone
3:00PM
The Red Barn Studio Theatre proudly presents John Patrick Shanley's dark comedy

Creative Writing Night at Old Books
6:00PM
We open our doors to all students and faculty from UNCW to read their own written work

Tamara Matthews
7:30PM
Back by popular demand, vocal star Tamara Matthews joins CMW's founding members

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