The Crystal Coast of North Carolina is one of the top diving destinations in North America. With beautiful clear water, an assortment of  colorful marine life, hundreds of shipwrecks, diving the Crystal Coast is an awesome experience.
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I spent yesterday afternoon scrubbing the kitchen at the Boys &
Girls Club of Coastal Carolina.  The Salvation Army is going to provide food 3 nights a
week to serve members and local residents with a hot meal, and the
kitchen was in need of some organizing and major cleaning to prepare
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Gail Dolphin came to the Crystal Coast from her home state of Pennsylvania in 2007, drawn to the ocean, wildlife and the wonderful arts community this area is known for.  After a life spent owning, riding and working with horses and dogs, her intimate knowledge has become a constant inspiration for her artwork. She is a versatile artist who excels in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and pencil.
Known for her horse and pet portraits, Gail is also an accomplished wildlife illustrator.  Her work has been purchased by a number of major clients including The Franklin Mint, Lenox Collections, Ford Motor Company, Field and Stream Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Bradford Exchange.

Gail Dolphin came to the Crystal Coast from her home state of Pennsylvania in 2007, drawn to the ocean, wildlife and the wonderful arts community this area is known for.  After a life spent owning, riding and working with horses and dogs, her intimate knowledge has become a constant inspiration for her artwork. Gail is a versatile artist who excels in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and pencil.  read more »

An annual Bridal Fair will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City Jan. 17. More than 50 local wedding vendors will be available to make every coastal wedding dream come true. There will also be a bridal fashion show with gowns for the bride as well as dresses for the mothers, bridesmaids, flower girls and much more. Tickets are $5. For information call 252-247-3883. For advance tickets contact Pam Kaiser at 252-240-3256 or email pkaiser@ec.rr.com.

The deadline for the NC Seafood Festival T-Shirt design contest deadline is 2pm on Jan. 22. For details call 252-726-6273 or visit www.ncseafoodfestival.org.

The Guardian Ad Litem program is a volunteer corps of court advocates that serves abused and neglected children. Volunteers are needed. Call 252-838-8145.

Ginger's House need volunteers. Assist with addiction recovery. Call 252-727-5279.

Beaufort-by-the-Sea's 300th Anniversary New Year's Eve Celebration will be held at 9pm Dec. 31 at the North River Club Party Deck in Beaufort. Tickets are $25. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bottle of wine, champagne, etc; snacks and finger food will be served until midnight. After the clock strikes 12, the town of Beaufort will ring in the New Year as local restaurants bring in a bountiful breakfast spread to mark the beginning of 2009 and the 300th anniversary of the town's establishment.  read more »

Aquatic Adventures Camp presented by the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will be held
Dec. 29-31. Children enjoy outdoor activities, discovery labs, crafts, videos, behind-the-scenes action and more. Each camp is limited to 12 participants. Advance registration and payments are required.
Call 252-247-4003.

We had a great time this afternoon at the Emerald Isle Christmas parade.  While the crowds were a little smaller because of the event being rained out on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, there were plenty of people lining Emerald Drive for the big event this afternoon at 4 PM.

We got to see the Wells Fargo stage coach and Santa arrive in a carriage.  There were some great floats, the Croatan High School band, horses, dogs, motorcycles, golf carts, and plenty of nice cars.

It was a great old fashioned Christmas Parade where anyone could participate.

I posted some pictures at my Picasa Web Albums site.

We also stayed for the tree lighting which was handled by Mayor Art Schools.  Santa arrived just before dark.   There were a number of youngsters lined to visit with him.

Our most recent storm dropped one and one third inches of rain on the area this week according to my gauges.

I sneaked away from work ten minutes early yesterday so I could drive down Anita Forte in Cape Carteret to take the sunset picture at the top of the post.

If we follow the old proverb of "red sky at night,  sailor's delight," we should be in good shape for next week.

The weather forecast actually confirms that.
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It seems like we have been on a weather carousel which lets us choose only cold weather or warm and wet weather.  I snapped the foggy night picture in Swansboro on Wednesday evening.

I would be a lot happier if we could just get back to warm and sunny.  Today we got something over an inch of rain which comes just after some cold weather.  At least it was warm, even if it was wet.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church at 120 Bell Street in Cedar Point will present a live nativity Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 pm. It will include live animals and free refreshments. The public is invited to walk through the nativity. Call 252-659-2748 for details.

Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be held at Emerald Isle Chapel by the Sea at 7 pm on Dec. 24. Call 252-354-3210 for details.

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation hosts an art reception for its Emerald Eye Camera Club photo exhibit from 6 to 8 pm on Dec. 10. Free admission, refreshments. Call 252-354-6350 for details.

The Emerald Isle Holiday Parade has been rescheduled to Dec. 13 beginning at 4:00 along Emerald Drive.  The tree lighting ceremony will take place at Merchant's Park after the parade.

These cool temperatures can give you an excuse not to go outside.  I try not to let that happen especially when something nice is happening.  Last year one of my favorite spots, the Point at Emerald Isle, got a little more isolated when the shifting sands of the beach forced the closure of the vehicle and pedestrian access point.  read more »

Diamond Shoal Jewelers at 4437 F Arendell Street in Morehead City are buyers and sellers of estate and designer jewelry.

Call 252-726-9582 for more info.

252-808-2888
Located on the 2nd floor of the Sound Bank building

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252-393-5090
Located across from Silver Creek Best Western

Classic to casual clothing and shoes for mother and child, a huge selection of unique toys and gifts
252-247-0919

Where the flip flops are fun and fabulous! We
have gifts of whimsy, wine shop, clothing and accessories, groceries,
bait and tackle, gas.
Emerald Isle, NC Between mile marker 15 & 15 1/2
252-354-3446
Also home to Emerald Isle Mini Mart, Inc.

Fine men's and ladies' clothing; crocs in all sizes

Open Monday - Saturday