The owner of a Carolina Beach taxi service has created the first “green cab” in North Carolina.  The cab is actually a golf cart that he installed a meter on.  The cab can only be driven on roads that are 35 mph or less but will not pollute the air as they are electric.  The owner said that he is planning on adding luxuries to protect his customers such as plastic and blankets.  To learn more about this topic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

It looks like there are some fun events this weekend.  There are also going to be some great open houses so if you are house hunting this would be a great weekend to look.  Here is the weekend line-up: 

• RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET, Saturday from 8am-12:30pm.  The market is located on Water Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• 4TH ANNUAL MAYFAIRE “MUSIC ON THE TOWN” CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-9pm.  On the Mayfaire Town Center Event Lawn behind Linens ‘n Things and World Market.  Enjoy free music!  Pets and coolers welcome.
• JAZZ AT AIRLIE GARDENS CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-8pm.  Enjoy an eclectic mix of Jazz while checking out the gorgeous gardens.
• CAROLINA BEACH FILM & FIREWORKS SERIES.  Tonight are the fireworks on the beach near the boardwalk with a band performing.  Sunday night there is a family friendly movie at Carolina Beach Lake Park.  Both events are free!
• DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES, Friday starting at 5:30pm.  Enjoy a free concert downtown on Water Street in Riverfront Park.  Free Concert!
• SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Thursday through Sunday at Roudabush Cafe at 33 S. Front Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• CABARET, Wednesday through Sunday at Thalian Hall in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• CAROLINA BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE & RESIDENCY-WILMINGTON PREVIEW, Friday at 8PM & Saturday at 2pm.  The performance will take place at UNCW, Kenan Auditorium. 
• PORT CITY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, Saturday at 11pm in Hugh MacRae Park.  Musicians, beer and swag give-aways from the VIP, a variety of food from area restaurants and artists are on the agenda. 
• CAROLINA BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE & RESIDENCY-WORLD PREMIERE GALA CELEBRATION, Saturday at 7pm.  A cocktail reception with light hors d’oeuvres, two World Premiere performances and a post-perfomance “Meet-the-Artists” dessert reception with live music.  Proceeds to benefit the Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive & Residency at UNCW.  The celebration will be held at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium.

To learn more about any of these weekend events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

There is a new addition coming to Carolina Beach for the Carolina Beach Fireworks and festivities.  The town voted in favor of putting in a beer garden at the gazebo.  The beer garden will be an area where people can bring their own coolers with beer and wine.  The area should be ready by July 31st.  To learn more about Carolina Beach or Carolina Beach Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Even though Hurricane Bertha stayed off of our coast it did create some really powerful waves this past week.  The swimmers were not happy but the waves were ideal for the surfers.  The beaches were crowded and everyone in the Wilmington area that owns a surfboard must have been out there at one point this weekend.  This weekend was also the Reef/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest and the waves could not have been better.  To learn more about surfing in the Wilmington area or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

This is a new boat slip listing at Federal Point Yacht Club which is located at Carolina Beach.  This is an upscale club that is located just over the Snows Cut Bridge on the north end of Carolina Beach.  This exclusive yacht club offers many great amenities including a club house complete with a kitchen, fireplace and decks that offer panoramic views, a secluded pool, a picnic area with tables and a grill, laundry facilities, a bath house, water, power and cable.  Federal Point Yacht club is convenient to the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean!  To learn more about this fabulous boat slip or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

This weekend looks to be action packed!  Take time to enjoy the outdoors, go to the beach and enjoy Wilmington activities.  If you have time it is a great time to buy Wilmington Real Estate so take a look!  Here is the line up:

• RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET, Saturday at 8am on Water Street.
• 4TH ANNUAL MAYFAIRE “MUSIC ON THE TOWN” CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-9pm.
• CAROLINA BEACH FILM & FIREWORKS SERIES, Thursday and Sunday from 6-9pm.  Movies are held every Sunday and a fireworks display will be on the beach near the boardwalk each Thursday with a band performing before the fireworks.  Both events are free and concessions will be available.
• DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES, Friday on Water Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington.  Beer, wine and food will be for sale.
• DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY, Thursday at Thalian Hall in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• PLEASURE ISLAND FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-8 pm at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area located along the Cape Fear River.  Free!
• JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL, Friday and Saturday at Robert Strange Park in Wilmington.  The parade is at 11am on Saturday and starts at the corner of 5th and Castle.  Food, vendors, entertainment and fun!
• SOUTH PACIFIC, Friday through Sunday at Thalian Hall. 
• SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN FESTIVAL, Friday through Sunday at Greenfield Amphitheater.  Free!
• 2008 CMC ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, Saturday at the Covenant Moravian Church on S. College Road.
• 7TH ANNUAL PAW JAM, Saturday at 11am in Battleship Park.

To learn more about Wilmington Weekend Events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

Join us for an Open House on Sunday, May 18th from 1-4pm at 6819 Hailsham Drive in Lords Creek!  Lords Creek is a fantastic subdivision that is only a few minutes from Carolina Beach, Veterans Park, shopping, dining and the elementary, middle and high school.  To learn more about Lords Creek or any Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.