In anticipation of storm conditions from Hurricane Irene, Waste Industries has advised the Town that trash service is canceled for Saturday, August 27th. Please secure all trash cans and their contents prior to this weekend.
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Public Hearing
A public hearing to hear comments on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th at 7PM in the Town Hall Public Assembly. Click here if you would like to view the Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012 Budget Message.
Beach News
Sunday, June 12th – Join us in welcoming Goldrush as this week’s concert. The concert starts at 6:30PM at the Holden Beach Pavilion (under the bridge). View the full 2011 Holden Beach Concert Schedule
Wednesday, June 15th – Turtle Talk will begin at 7PM in the Holden Beach Public Assembly.
Thursday, June 16th – Sand Sculpting Contest from 9:30AM – 1PM between the Jordan Boulevard and Quinton Street public accesses. Judging will be at 1PM. Thanks to Sunset Slush and Paradise Cafe for sponsoring this week’s contest.
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Can you build the best, most creative sand sculpture in town? Join us Thursday, June 9th from 8AM – 11:30AM between the Jordan Boulevard and Quinton Street public accesses and find out. Judging will begin at 11:30AM. High tide is at 2:18PM, so build your sculptures as high up on the beach as possible. The Town would like to thank Sunset Slush of Holden Beach for sponsoring this week’s event.
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Holden Beach 2011 Concert Schedule
Concerts are every Sunday at the Holden Beach Pavilion located below the bridge at the end of Jordan Boulevard. Music starts at 6:30pm. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort. Events are canceled if weather is poor. Call Brunswick County Parks & Recreation at 910-253-2670 for more information.
May 29: The Imitations (Beach/Motown)
June 5: Jaded Mayberry (Blues/Southern Rock)
June 12: Goldrush (Beach/Oldies/Country
June 19: GB4 Band (Classic Rock/Blues)
June 26: Craig Woolard Band (Beach)
July 3: Carolina Breakers (Beach/Variety)
July 10: Govt Plant (80′s Blues/70′s)
July 17: Sea Cruz (Big Band/Variety)
July 24: The Rick Strickland Band (Beach)
July 31: Brickhouse Band (Top 40/Funk)
August 7: The Wilmington Big Band (Big Band/Variety)
August 14: Carolina Breakers (Beach/Variety)
August 21: Borderland (Souther Rock)
August 28: U.B.U. The Band (Beach/Top 40)
September 4: The Imitations (Beach/Motown)
Special thanks to the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department for organizing the events. Source Link.
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News Release Holden Beach Turtle Patrol May 16, 2011
For more information contact: Cheryle Jones Syracuse 910-754-4401 Tony Marwitz 910-842-8993
The Holden Beach Turtle Patrol announces the first Turtle Talk of the summer will be June 1. Turtle Talk will begin at 7 p.m. at the Holden Beach Town Hall, 110 Rothschild Street on Holden Beach. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited.
This free weekly educational program will conducted each Wednesday evening in June, July and August. The program shares information about the Turtle Patrol, the sea turtles and how vacationers and residents can help the sea turtles that nest on Holden Beach.
Several turtle artifacts will be on display and educational materials available. The 45 minutes presentation includes a short video about the life cycle of the sea turtle. Members of the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol will be available and answer questions about the turtles and the program.
Turtle Talk is open to all family members and enjoyed by people of all ages with no admission charge.
Holden Beach is a Turtle Sanctuary and every year sea turtles are welcomed and protected on the beach. Founded in 1989, the HBTP protects sea turtles through education, nest protection and sea turtle rescue. The Turtle Patrol operates under the authority of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. In its 22nd year this all-volunteer program is supported by sale of an annual T- shirt and donations.
The official T-shirt design this year commemorates last year’s 2010 season and the three species of sea turtles that nested on Holden Beach last year. For the first time since the formation of the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program protected three different species of sea turtles nest in one season. These included one leatherback, one green turtleand 29 loggerhead nests. The Holden Beach Turtle Patrol assisted a total of 3,118 hatchlings into the ocean in 2010.
The official 2011 T-shirt is available for sale at the Lighthouse Gift Shop in Holden Beach and will be on sale before and after Turtle Talk.
For more information on Turtle Talk, the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol or how to volunteer or support visit the website at www.hbturtlewatch.org.
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