All posts by Sue Stone

Jimmy’s coming to Walnut Creek April 18th

Time Sensitive information: If you have not heard already, Jimmy Buffett will be doing a concert in Walnut Creek (Raleigh) on April 18th (Saturday). As in the past, Parrot Head Club members can purchase inside tickets to sit with other Parrot Head Clubs. You of course have the option of purchasing tickets directly for lawn or inside seats (but we may be able to purchase lawn seats through the club in bulk but don’t have the price yet)….but if you want to guarantee yourself an inside seat, you can commit to tickets through our club. I am not positive but we usually have this opportunity before the tickets go on sale publically. It always is a very short turnaround to get our numbers into the National Club (Parrot Heads in Paradise PHIP) and we just got word so get your calendars out and see if it works for you.

Tickets purchased through Parrot Heads (national PHIP) will cost $150.25. Because these are earmarked seats, we must let the National folks know by January 17th, which means you must let us know by January 15th (Wednesday) how many tickets you wish to purchase. You can either sign up at the January PHlocking (oh yeah, that is tonight) or you can email me at stonesend@gmail.com, to get on the list, but be sure you want tickets as once we submit the list to national, you are responsible for paying for the tickets, once we know they have been reserved.

A few folks have asked about a bus and Jan did check, we have tentatively reserved a bus for 47 and the cost would be approximately $40 per person. One hitch, we need one person to be the coordinator and 2-3 Parrot Head volunteers to help put together the trip with bus, coordinate tickets, secure payment for tickets etc. We can only get tickets if we have a Ticket Coordinator and we need someone to work with the Ticket Coordinator to put in place the bus part of the event. Know everyone who went last time loved the bus, concert and fun. Not a big job to put together but we do need someone to spearhead the concert event. See you all tonight and look for the sign up sheet. We will try to answer questions but it will be a busy night with collection of annual dues so be patient.

Everything you need to know about the Santa Crawl

 

A few things to know!

  1.  If you have not registered yet, there are two options,  register Friday, December 6th at the Parrot Head PHlocking (at the E-Club)  and it will cost you $15.  Register the day of the event Saturday December 7th (at the E-Club) and it will cost $20.  The on line registration option is closed.
  2.  Registration is from 12-1:30, if you have already registered, you can pick up your bag with instructions and goodies (and t-shirt if you ordered one) between 12 and 1:30.
  3.   There are a very limited number of sizes of shirts that will be available for purchase during the registration process.
  4.  You have from 2-6 to visit all 7 stops. This is not a race, so stay and eat, drink, talk and have fun but be back to the E-Club no later than 6:30 to turn in your card.
  5.  Hop on/ hop off bus will be available, look for the “bus stops” which will be marked.
  6.  Costumes are encouraged but not required and there will be prizes for the best ones. You won’t know who the judges are so be nice to everyone!
  7.   Be sure to read the card in your registration bag with instructions on what you will be doing on the Crawl and the rules that go with it.

Confusion about times for the Coast is Clear Party

September 15th – Sunday Coast is Clear Under the Pier Party – beginning at noon, on the beach to the left of the Pier as you face the water. Michael Moyer will be the big bird again and is lining up all his help (weenie wrappers, set up and take down teams and raffle team etc.) . For those who don’t know, it is the first weekend of beach driving so it easy to get to or hitch a ride or walk from the Pier. Hotdogs will be available, just throw some money in the donation jar. We also ask everyone to bring a little something to share. There will be raffles, prizes, games and more. If you can contribute or secure any items for the raffle, please let Michael  know. This is the time of the year when we “take back our beach” as the Coast is Clear. We love our tourists but it is always nice to have the beach almost to ourselves. Please remember to be careful about driving on the beach as it will still be turtle hatching season. The charities for this event are the Island Cat Allies and the Carteret County Humane Society Shelter and they are always so grateful for the money we raise! See you there!

Community Fundraiser Saturday July 13th

Please join your community on Saturday, July 13th at 2 PM at the Emerald Club for a double fundraising event  This fundraiser will be to help with expenses for the surviving family members of the recently deceased Vicki Williamson Huehner and Carrie Almeida Haskett in this time of need.  $10 barbeque plates!  All donations are greatly appreciated. Thanks and hope to see you there.

2 Important Events

Next up in July!!!! If you enjoyed the outing to the Kinston Wood Ducks or if you missed the event, we have another chance to party with your fellow Parrot Heads.
Friday, July 12th we have arranged another Baseball outing,( this time a little closer to home) with the Morehead City Marlins playing the Wilson Tobs at the Big Rock Stadium in Morehead City. Not only is it close to home, but they will donate $3 for each ticket sold to Parrot Heads to Broad St. Clinic, a local organization serving uninsured or underinsured individuals with health care needs.
But wait, there is more! The team has agreed to let us use their team bus to and from the game, so we don’t have to worry about driving! The cost for a bus ride and all you can eat hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, popcorn, chips, cracker jacks and soft drinks and the ticket to the game is only $25. If you want to just meet us there (no ride) it is $15 per ticket and includes the all you can eat fun. They have event tents and tables and chairs so you can go back and forth between the game and the tent. They have beer specials, games, prizes and more. Our Parrot Head costume will be tagging along and rumor has it, may mix it up with the Marlin mascot. The bus would leave from the Island at 5:15 pm and return before 11 pm. Bring out your favorite Parrot Head outfit to wear, the staff will have on Hawaiian shirts to recognize the Parrot Heads. We are working on a sign up link through our website where you can pay (should be up next week on the website) or you can pay at the July 5th PHlocking. If the game is rained out, we will reschedule and your tickets are good for any home game.

Longest Day Walk for Alzheimers (Sea Turtle Crawl) Saturday, June 15th. Below is the walking schedule as of Wednesday. We could use more walkers representing the Parrot Heads. Our Club will pay $10 for each walker who is a Parrot Head. How simple a fundraiser is that? If you can spare an hour this Saturday, pick out a shift and location and let Kaye Jones know immediately! To sign up to walk, contact Kaye Jones, at 540-226-6673 or email her at rivarathoo79@gmail.com.

Time zone Streets Walkers

6:30-8:00 am 13-12 Drive on ramp at the point. Walk toward the inlet. Then walk toward Channel Dr and on to Randy’s Way Barbie LeBrun Leilani Logan Gina Ray Lisa zaytoun Susan Smith 301-802-2121

8:00-9:00 am 11-10 Randy’s Way to Ocean Crest (Heverly) Maggie Rauschenberg Mona Wiles Liz Cox Ruthie Gomez-Stuart Sue Stone Penny Evans Joy turnage Kim Anderson Kay zimerino Holly Tolston Kylie English Kasi Anderson Kaye Jones 540-226-6673

9:00-10:00 am 9-8 Ocean Crest to James Street BR Browder Earl and Deb Black April Hardee Betty Faulkner Cheryl Balthrop 703-577-4712
10:00-11:00 am 7-6 James Street to Clark Sarah Fallin Jack Weidman Rita Babich Carolyn Melton Marie McHUgh Sharon Lewis 919-819-7646

11:00 am -12:00 noon 5-4 Clark to Dog Leg (Ocean Drive) Cathy Gibbons Jessi Holland Rose Gerrell Donna and Bill Grady

12:00 noon- 1:00 pm 3-2 Dog Leg (Ocean Dr.) to 10th Dale Baque Lisa Sheridan Francis Jenkins
1:00-2:00 pm 1-1 10 Street to City Limits and back to 10th Street Cheryl Balthrop, Caitlin Baer and boys Lisa Sheridan

2:00-3:00 pm 2-3 10th Street to Dog Leg (Ocean Dr.) Lisa Miller (if needed) Anastasia Cope Paula Back

3:00-4:00 pm 4-5 Dog Leg (Ocean Drive) to Clark Lisa Miller Carol Hand & sister

4:00-5:00 pm 6-7 Clark to James Diana Rashash Val and Steve Johnson Lynn Weyerhaeuser

5:00-6:00 pm 8-9 James Street to Ocean Crest Diana Rashash Val and Steve Johnson

6:00-7:00 pm 10-11 Ocean Crest to Randy’s Way Diana Rashash Cindy Gall Robin Faggart Pam Moss

7:00-8:00 pm 12-13 Randy’s Way around the point to Drive On Ramp at the Point Diana Rashash Barbie LeBurn Cindy Gall Robin Faggart Seaside Dentistry

8:00-8:30 pm Closing Ceremony at the Point At new walkover and ramp at the point Everyone is invited Set up: Jen Smith Kristi Farrington (7:30)

Susan Smith 301-802-2121 Kaye Jones 540-226-6673
Cheryl Balthrop 703-577-4712 Sharon Lewis 919-819-7646
Shuttle
Sunrise 5:54 Sunset 8:21
High tide: 5:33 am Low tide: 11:39 pm
06:11:00 PM 11:49 AM

Make sure you get counted as a Parrot Head so the Club will donate $10, you must register on the Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club team page (our Club is an overall team under the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Crawl) Follow this link to the site, http://act.alz.org/goto/EIPHC – register and/or donate if you are able.
When you open this page, you will have two options.
1. If you want to donate and not walk, you can choose the option to the left. Fundraising progress, donate.

2. If you want to walk and donate, then register (and donate), go to the right and choose join my team. (you still must contact Kay Jones to get scheduled to walk). When you register to join the team and walk, you will have the opportunity to purchase an Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day t-shirt for $5 or a performance t-shirt for $10. There is no registration fee. You will be asked if you have participated before and to put in your log in and password. If you don’t remember (like most of us) put in your email and they will mail you a password and you can reset the password. If you reply no, you need to put in your information. When you register we want to identify who is fundraising for this event on behalf of the EIPHC and we would like you to register your last name in this way: Stone-Parrot Head. Putting the Parrot Head after your name will identify you as a Parrot Head for the Club donation.

3. If you are interested in setting up your own team so you can send info out to friends and relatives, there are a few steps and you can contact Susan Smith at susan.seadreams@gmail.com for a little help.

 

BEACH BICYCLE POKER RUN A HUGE SUCCESS!

WOW – $20,000 RAISED IN THE 16TH ANNUAL BEACH BICYCLE POKER RUN.  Yes, that is right, we topped last year’s total by $5000.  Every year, the event has been more successful thanks to dedicated Parrot Heads who plan, scheme and energize the PHlock and the community to raise fun/funds and Party with a Purpose.  A new highest ever total of riders, 311 crazy people having fun and spending money for a great cause.  All of the money raised goes to Semper Fi Fund to send children of wounded Marines and sailors to summer camp for a week, along with a high school student/mentor who will work with that child for a year.  These funds are used for local children only and we have been so pleased with the feedback we get from Semper Fi, we know the funds we raise make a huge difference!  Check out our newsletter next month for more details, and pictures (we hope to get some up on Facebook and on the website in the next few weeks.) A huge flap of the wings go out to our big bird James Hicks and the committee who made this happen.  Our card sharks worked hard and this could not happen with out them.  Hope  you all had fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beach Bicycle Poker Run is this Saturday….don’t miss this event!

May 18th – Beach Bike Poker Run – -16th Annual Beach Bike Poker Run –
The day of the event, registration begins at 12 noon at the Emerald Club, 8102 Emerald Drive. The ride begins at 2 PM. Visit 7 local establishments and draw a card for a winning poker hand and cash prizes! Decorate yourself and your bike in tropical attire and enjoy an afternoon offering special drinks, a silent and live auction, door prizes, raffles, and much more! This year’s bike decorating contest theme is Day Dreaming (anything tropical or Buffett related) Enter the Bicycle Decoration Competition, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Starting at noon you can pick up your on-line registration packet or complete a same day registration for $25 at the Emerald Club.
Prior to and following the ride, please view our display of fantastic items and great packages contributed by local vendors and Parrot Heads for our Silent Auction. Place your bids and enjoy the opportunity to give and receive! (We take credit cards, so don’t be afraid to bid!!) Feeling lucky? As an added feature this year, we are raffling off a HUGE Board filled with Lottery tickets. Win the entire Board by purchasing raffle tickets. You can win $1,000’s! And don’t forget to purchase tickets for the 50/50 raffle to be sold prior to and following the race.
Please note that the EIPHC Beach Bike Poker Run will be held Saturday, May 18th, “rain or shine.” If for any reason you are unable to attend, please consider your registration as a donation to this great charity.
Help us make this event a success as we continue supporting the Semper Fi Outdoor Odyssey Kid’s Camp for children of wounded warriors in Onslow and Carteret Counties to attend camp and be mentored for a year.

NC Coastal Federation Hoop Pole Creek Litter Pick UP

Saturday, January 12th 10 am to noon. Well I just learned of an event that we have always participated in for many years and in fact we are their primary source of labor/volunteers. The Hoop Pole Creek clean up used to be in March but was moved to January a year or two ago. Somehow I did not get a notice (or even notice it was happening) until our Highway Pickup Big Bird Jean Jensen told me at the PHlocking. If after reading the information below, you think you can give a hand with this all important clean up, please email Jean at belguimboy@aol.com. The Coastal Federation needs a number so they will have extra gloves and drinks and snacks available. Hope you can make it. For those that would like to lunch with the other Parrot Head Litter Picker Uppers, let Jean know so he knows if he needs to make reservations. Always a good time.

When:
January 12, 2019
10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Where:
Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve
Milepost 3.5, N.C. 58
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

Help us protect coastal wildlife and habitats by cleaning up the Hope Pole Creek Natural Trail!.

Join the federation on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve in Atlantic Beach. Hoop Pole Creek is a coastal creek, salt marsh and maritime forest preserve that continues to be rich with oysters, fish and other wildlife. Volunteers will help to pick up trash and debris, as well as trim trees and bushes along the nature trail, and clean off the boardwalk.

This entire event will take place outdoors, so dress accordingly. Sturdy shoes for walking in wet areas are also recommended. Boots are appropriate if you choose to walk along the water’s edge. Trash bags, gloves and other cleanup materials will be provided. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers after the cleanup.

For more information on the progress of this project over the past three years visit www.nccoast.org/crabpotproject.