Prepare For Hurricane Season In Sneads Ferry

The old-timers in Sneads Ferry can tell you lots of stories about the damage hurricanes have inflicted. They have seen the wind, water and downpours that others shudder to even think about. Being prepared can make this hurricane season easier and much less freightening.

Known in the 1950's as "Hurricane Alley", the eastern coast of North Carolina is a prime target for hurricanes year in and year out. As detailed in the Want to know about hurricanes? (article in the Times News), hurricanes with names like: Bonnie, Charley, Diana, Emily, Floyd, Fran, Gloria, Hugo, and Isabel have left their mark on our area. Let's not forget Hazel and the destruction it left so many years ago.

What you can do

Preparing by gathering information and resources can prove quite useful in such an event. Some suggestions:

• Write down important name & phone numbers (emergency contacts).
• Store canned foods, water, etc.
• Store flashlights, batteries, and candles with matches or lighter.
  You may want to purchase hurricane lamps and add a nostalgic flavor from a reputable antiques dealer.
• Locate a safe place for high winds, etc.
• Prepare plans so the whole family knows what to do.

There are many other steps you can take but, the important part is to plan and communicate. Your family and friends may thank you for it when the time comes.

Public Service Announcement - Sneads Ferry Schools Are Open

School has begun this week at Dixon Elementary School, Dixon Middle School and Dixon High School. Please keep an extra eye toward young children along the roadways before and after school. Also, please slow down and be alert when driving through the school zones.

Let us all work together to make this year a safe and happy time for all our Sneads Ferry and surrounding area children to learn and grow.

Sea Witch Antiques, is now selling their products in a consignment store in Wilmington.

Sea Witch Antiques, is now selling some of their products in a consignment store in Wilmington. The name of the store is A Touche Of Olde. Sea Witch is selling a lot of glassware, dishes , and furniture. They are also selling some holiday accessories.

Some of the glassware selling at the consignment store is some depression glass. They come in a variety of colors, pink, green, blue, and yellow, some blue pottery, and much, much more.

Some of the dishes selling at the consignment store is some Royal Dalton dishes. They only have a limited amount of this so hurry on over to buy some. If you need any dishes then go on over to A Touche of Olde.


One of the pieces of furniture selling at the consignment store is a white Rattan sofa table, bar stools with cane webbing, Windsor chair, and much more. So please go to A Touche of Olde and buy some furniture!!

If you need some glassware or furniture, then please feel free to go on over to A Touche Of Olde. To contact Sea Witch Antiques then please go to the folowing website http://www.seawitchantiques.com/shop/ for the contact information.

SunCoast Playland/Arcade

Sun Coast Play Land/Arcade is just off of Highway 210 right next to the new Coffee Shop. Sun Coast is a fairly new arcade in Sneads Ferry. They have a lot a different game and ticket making machines in the building.

They have a variety of prizes to win! You can even win a brand new bike! They have some candy and toys to win. If you want to have a great timer and experience then go on over to Sun Coast Play Land Arcade. If you go, then I'm sure that you won't regret it.

The following link is to the Sun Coast Play land/Arcade's contact information and directions.
Phone #: (910)545-9789
Address: 1042 Highway 210Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
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Dixon High School

Dixon High School is going to be open on the 27th of August. The open house for the 9th grade will be on August 23rd 4-8 p.m. The open house for the 10th grade will be held on the 23rd of August from 4-8p.m. Then the open house for the 11th grade will be on August 23rd from 4-8 p.m. Finally the Open house for the 12th grade wil be on August 23rd from 4-8p.m. The folowing link is to the main website for Dixon High School. http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/dhs/

Have a great year at school Bulldogs!!

Dixon Middle School

Dixon Middle School would like to thank the PTO for the new calculators that they bought for the children of Dixon Middle. The 6th grade open house wil be held on August 20 from 5-7 p.m.. Then the 7th grade open house will be held on August 21 from 5-7 p.m. Finally, the 8th grade is on the August 22 from 5-7 p.m. also. Have a great school year Mariners!!
The folowing link is to the Dixon Mariners Home page. http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/dms/

Dixon Elementary School

August 23rd is a floating open house from 10-12 P.M. or 3-5 P.M. On August 27th is the first day of school for the students. Have a great year at Dixon Elementary School everyone.

The folowing link is to the Dixon Elementary website. http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/des/

Bridge on 210 Being Worked on

The bridge on 210 is going to be worked on very soon. The bridge on 210 is located between "4 corners" and Dixon Middle School. Some disadvantages to this is that you may have some problems traveling to Jacksonville which will now take even longer.

If you want anymore information then please visit the folowing website. https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/projects/tipsearch/TIPSearchDetail.aspx?id=419

Dixon Soccer Club Registration

Dixon soccer club is now signing kids up for the soccer teams. Their registration form is updated and mail-in registration will be accepted now. Please download and print-out the registration form by clicking onto the hand-out link below. Email inquiries and questions to DSCpeople@yahoo.com. Handout: Registration FORM

To learn more about signing up for the Dixon Soccer Club (DSC) then please go to www.eteamz.active.com/dixonsoccer/. If you have any problems, then email DSCpeople@yahoo.com Thank you for choosing sneadsferrynorthcarolina.blogspot.com as your Sneads Ferry News information source.

Pete-Eze Skating and Family Fun

If you want to go have a great experience at skating or skateboarding then go to Pete-Eze Skating and Family Fun Rink in Sneads Ferry, NC. They are almost brand new in Sneads Ferry so they are open only on Fridays and Saturdays for teen nights. However, you don't have to be a teen to go there. Admission is $6. But, the food is pretty cheap to buy.

They allow skates and skateboards on the rink at different time and sometimes at the same time! They have ramps and rails to use freely. It is a great place to have fun!

Some different things to do there are obviously skate and skateboard, play pool on one of the two pool tables, play some video games, and win prizes with the tickets.

The snacks and drinks list include: Lost energy drinks, Many types of sodas, hot dogs, pretzels, candy, and much much more.

Some of the things that they have to offer is public sessions for all ages, parties and events for all ages, skating lessons for adults and youth, Youth Roller Hockey Clinics. And, again, they offer skating and skateboarding in the rink.

Ways to reach them are to call them at:1-910-327-2277
Or you can eighther visit or mail them at:260 Sneads Ferry Rd Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Their hours are 6:30 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. for both days.

I hope that you have a lot of fun!!!!

Sneads Ferry Events

Sneads Ferry North Carolina has several events each year to remember, educate, donate and just have fun!

Some of the notable Sneads Ferry events each year are:

• Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival
• Sneads Ferry King Mackeral Tournament
• Sneads Ferry Harvest Festival
• Sneads Ferry Winter Festival
• Annual Beruit Memorial Services
• Annual Senior Citizens Dinner
• Lions Club Pin Fish Tournament

As you can see, Sneads Ferry NC is a community with plenty to offer and lots to remember. If you are in the area, stop by to check out the area happenings and see for yourself what makes Sneads Ferry the home of so many happy families and the tourist destination of so many more.