Get Walking with Onslow County Parks and Recreation

Get Walking hosted by Onslow County Parks and Recreation, the City of Jacksonville and Onslow CHIP (Community Health Improvement Process) and Pizza Hut will step off on Thursday, October 1, 2009 and will run through December 1. Participants that register and walk for eight weeks meet December 1 at Noon at the New River Waterfront Park for lunch and door prizes. Open to County & City Employees, Businesses, Churches, Schools, and Neighborhoods. Learn about walking and Nutrition from a registered dietitian call: Onslow County Health Department at 347-2154 ext.8233.

Online registration is available at www.onslowcountync.gov/parks. Participants may also contact Onslow County Parks and Recreation at 910.347.5332.

Youth Cheerleading Lessons

YOUTH CHEERLEADING LESSONS
The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and Jacksonville High School cheerleaders are offering cheerleading lessons for ages 5-12 on Saturdays;
September 12 - October 3rd at Jacksonville High School. $40.00 fee. Register at Onslow Pines Park. Call 347-5332; visit www.onslowcountyncnc.gov/parks

Onslow County September Events

BICYCLE RODEO

The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, Jacksonville Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Club of Onslow County, The Bicycle Shop, Jacksonville Mall, Onslow County Sheriff’s Department, Jacksonville Police Department, Onslow County CHIP Prevention Committee and VFW Post 9133 will sponsor a Bicycle Rodeo for children ages 4-14 on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The rodeo will be held beside the Jacksonville Mall. The event will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Event includes minor bike repairs, helmet fitting, bike skills course and bike registration. FREE helmets while supplies last. For more information, call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

“CITY TO THE SEA” BIKE RIDE

The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, The Bicycle Shop, Food Lion, Pizza Hut and Hammocks Beach State Park will be sponsoring a leisure bike ride on Sunday, September 20. Registration for the free ride will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the ride will begin at 2:00 p.m. The ride will originate at the Food Lion parking lot on the corner of Piney Green and Halltown Roads and the ride will finish at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. An adult must accompany riders under the age of 18 years, and all riders are encouraged to wear a helmet during the ride. For more information, please call 347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Dog Day In The Park

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department “Dog Day in the Park” will be held Saturday September 26, 2009 at Onslow Pines Park 9:00 am until noon. The event will offer Microchips, Dog Wash, Photo Contest (bring photo) and Obedience, Protection and K-9 Good Citizen Demonstrations. We are now accepting registration for the Dog Jog (one mile fun run/walk) cost is $10.00 fee includes T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded. Vendor space available for a $25.00 donation to C.A.R.T. To pre-register call 347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

Beginner Golf Lessons

BEGINNER GOLF LESSONS
The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department and Jacksonville Country Club are sponsoring beginner golf lessons for ages 10 and older. Lessons will be held each Thursday from August 27 thru September 24 at Jacksonville Country Club. Register at Onslow Pines Park Office; $ 50.00 fee. (only $ 10.00 per lesson). Class size is limited. Call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

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

Dixon Soccer Season Begins With Win Over Richlands

The Dixon Bulldogs Men's Soccer team showed they could outlast a strong Richland's team Monday evening as Dixon won their season opener 5-1 at home.

Tied 1-1 at halftime, the Bulldogs wasted no time scoring shortly after the 2 minute mark in the second and never looking back.

For more about the game check out the Seniors lead Bulldogs past Wildcats article in the Jacksonville Daily News.

Referendum For Sneads Ferry Incorporation

In case you were not aware, the whole issue of Incorporation of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina has not gone away. There are numerous new articles about this including the recent one on EncToday.com (Sneads Ferry residents to vote on incorporation by Suzanne Ulbrich and Barry Smith).

The point seems to have been conceded that incorporation would raise the tax rates considerably and that some of the "benefits" originally proposed through incorporation, like control of zoning, will not happen. Some of the other benefits still touted and that may be gained include garbage removal and street lighting.

Depending how you feel about higher taxes and/or the real necessities incorporation brings, your ability to vote on this issue may be as soon as May 4, 2010.

*Note: this is not a November vote when other major elections are held!!!