Onslow County Parks and Recreation August Events

AUGUST SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION
The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring an August Summer Day Camp Program at Onslow Pines Park. Register now at Onslow Pines Park with a limited number of spots available. Camp begins August 2 - August 13 Monday – Friday from 7:45 am – 5:15 PM. Cost is $85 per child. 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 5 - 26. Times of each concert are 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The Library is located at 58 Doris Ave. Performers are:

August 5 – Joe Jackson (Elvis Now)

August 12 – DV8 Band (Variety)

August 19 – To Be Announced

August 26 – O.H.L.A. (Hispanic Latino)

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



KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO
Join Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department for an exciting, fun filled evening of bingo Monday August 9, 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. Visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks





END OF THE SUMMER CAMPOUT

Pack your tent, sleeping bag, bug spray and join Onslow County Parks and Recreation at Camp Mitchell in Swansboro Saturday August 28, 2010 for an overnight Family Campout. There will be games, fishing (bring fishing pole and bait) and other planned activities beginning at 1pm. We will roast a Hotdog maybe a Marshmallow and tell Campfire Stories. Don’t forget your pillow! Children must be accompanied by an adult! The program is free. Call 347-5332 to Pre-Register. Visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Freedom Festival at Onslow Pines Park

(Onslow County)  The 27th Annual Freedom Festival will be held on Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Onslow Pines Park off Highway 17 South adjacent to Harley Davidson.   This FREE Festival will include Games, Rides, Vendor booths, and Karaoke beginning at 3 pm. Musical acts The Carousels, Pauline Smith, and J Barnes (Elvis) will perform a variety of oldies and beach music classics on two stages beginning at 5:00 pm.  The event will culminate with a Fireworks Show at 9:00 pm. 


For more information, call 347-5332 or visit our website at www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Onslow County Parks and Recreation July 2010 Events

Eat Smart, Cook Smart Cooking Classes
Learn to cook Quick, Healthy and Delicious meals in your food budget! Classes will be held at NC Cooperative Extension Thursdays July 1, 8, 15, and 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $15.00 for 8 hours of Instruction, you will also receive Samples and Cook Books. Call Onslow County Parks and Recreation to Pre-register 347-5332. Visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

27th ANNUAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL
Join Onslow County Parks and Recreation for the 27th Annual Freedom Festival; Sunday July 4, 2010 at Onslow Pines Park. The Carousels, Pauline Smith and J Barnes (Elvis) will perform on the two stages from 5:00 – 9:00pm. Games & rides for children and other vendors will be on hand starting at 3:00 p.m. Patriotic Fireworks Display at 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 347-5332 or visit our website at www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

SUMMER DAY CAMP LATE REGISTRATION
The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and the Onslow County Board of Education are sponsoring a Summer Day Camp Program at various school sites. Campsites are: Dixon Middle, Southwest Middle and Hunters Creek Middle, Swansboro Middle and Summersill Elementary School. Late registration will take place July 8 at Onslow Pines Park with a limited number of spots still available for Session II. Session II camp runs Monday-Friday, July 12-July 30 from 7:45 am – 5:15 PM. Cost is $85 per child with each additional child from the same family paying only $75 per child to attend Session II. Call 347-5332 visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

SURF, SUN, AND 5K RUN
Get your feet wet at the Onslow County Parks and Recreation 5K and One Mile Fun Run, Saturday July 10 at Beach Access #2, 2950 Island Drive North Topsail Beach 28460. Call: 910-347-5332 to Pre-register by July 6 and get a Free T-Shirt! Late Registration on site 8:00 a.m. Awards will be presented after the race. This event is being held in conjunction with the Earth and Surf Day! Visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Game Warden Commemorated in Wildlife Lookout Spot

Game warden commemorated in wildlife lookout spot

The John E Waters Jr. Wildlife Viewing Area is on MCB Camp Lejeune base property and yet is open to the public. It is located just over the high rise bridge on NC 172 at the base of a small access road before the sentry gate which is a great place for viewing and fishing from the pier.

For more info, please visit the JDNews.com online article

Music in the Park at Sneads Ferry

MUSIC IN THE PARK

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department,

and the NC Arts Council are sponsoring

“Music in the Park”

at

the Sneads Ferry, Stump Sound Park

Next Saturday

June 12, 2010

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

 (The Tokin Blues Band)

Join us for a variety of music,

concessions and a moonwalk for the kids! 

Concerts are free and open to the public. 

Pack up the family;

bring lawn chairs and blankets. 

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

Fishing Derby at Jacksonville Training Academy Range

With a very generous grant from Wal-Mart our Derby has lots of Prizes, Food and Fun!  

Register to win a Lifetime unified sportsman license donated by Neuse Sporting Shop in Kinston.  NC Carolina Fishing License donated by NC State Council of Trout Unlimited and Bayside Marina and Grill in Edenton.  Rods, Reels, fishing line and tackle boxes donated by Brass Pro Shop.

FISHING DERBY

Please bring your fishing pole and join the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and Wal-Mart for an exciting, fun filled day of fishing. Kids 4 to 16 are invited to test their fishing skills at the Fishing Derby from 9:00 to 12:00 am. Saturday June 5.  At The Jacksonville Training Academy Range off Hwy 17 S Dawson Cabin Road to 110 Stillwood Road.  Kids 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult! Fishing contest, Prizes and a Wiener Roast. The program is FREE.  Call 347-5332 visit: www.onslowcountync.govparks