Monday,August 31, 2009

The Ashworth Condos

The Ashworth condos are located in the Ocean Drive Beach area of North Myrtle Beach, SC. This makes it very easy to access restaurants, shopping areas, and the beach. This complex is 18-story luxury resort that has impressive views from the oceanfront balcony of your 2, 3 or 4 bedroom condominium. Amenities include indoor pool, outdoor pools, jacuzzi, kiddie pool, exercise room, lazy river, and private balconies. The Ashworth is also perfect if you are planning a golf vacation in the Myrtle Beach area. Visit Myrtle Beach Golf Authority to book your golf package now.

Sunday,August 30, 2009

Golfers & vacationers are you looking for discount air fare?

50% OFF ALL FIGHTS FROM DIRECT AIR TO MYRTLE BEACH!!!

Thursday,August 20, 2009

No Hurricane Bill Here!

Hurricane Bill is not going to ruin your vacation weekend! It’s expected to stay offshore & cause no weather problems for the Grand Strand Area!

FRIDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY

• Offshore waves beyond 10nm 5-10 feet
• Beach Breakers 3-6 feet
• High Risk of Rip Currents
• Astronomical high tides could cause some coastal flooding in low lying areas

Exercise extreme caution if you plan to head to the beach this weekend. If you are not a strong swimmer, it’s best to stay out of the water all together. Elsewhere, things are quiet in the tropics. Visit Carolinalive.com for more information.

Tuesday,August 18, 2009

Around the Beach

Summer Concert Series – McLean Park, North Myrtle Beach

August 21 – Super Glide Band (60′s to today)
September 18 – Jim Quick & Coastline (Beach)

Enjoy an evening with family and friends listening to live music, picnicking and playing in the safe and fun environment of beautiful McLean Park. Bring a beach chair, blanket, food and non-alcoholic beverages. The North Strand Optimist Club will provide food and drinks for sale. 7-9pm

Music on Main - Main Street, North Myrtle Beach

September 3 – Andrew Thielen (Big Band)

Journey to downtown North Myrtle Beach to get to know the area merchants in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Delight in the sounds of a live band on Main Street from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Families are encouraged to come downtown after work or a long day on the beach to taste the flavors of Main Street, listen to live music, shop and dance ’til you drop. Kick back and unwind with us in a beach chair on Main Street.

Basil’s Pizza Family Fun Run/Walk

September 11, 2009 — McLean Park — 5:00 pm

Bring your family and friends to the annual 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Whether you go for a jog or a light stroll, this exciting event is designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. It is a great way for all family members to “Be Fit, Have Fun.” Also enjoy a FREE CONCERT by the Fat Jack Band from 5 – 9 pm. Race starts at 6:00 pm. In the event of rain it will be moved inside to the NMB Aquatic & Fitness Center.

Open to the public — $8.00 per person.
Register at the Aquatic & Fitness Center Customer Service Desk. Registration includes dinner, T-shirt and Race Number. For more information contact Heather Smith (843) 281-3744 or hzsmith@nmb.us.

2009 Triathlon

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009

Oceanfront, Main Street Horseshoe, McLean Park — North Myrtle Beach, SC.

This race features a 700 yard open water swim, a 13 mile bike leg, and a 5K run. The course will include over 6 miles of beautiful Ocean Boulevard, a ride along the marsh in Cherry Grove, and a section of historic Ocean Drive the “Home of Beach Music” on Main Street. Bring your family & friends and make it a vacation event!

This is a great opportunity for your family and friends to share in your sporting passion. While you satisfy your “need for speed” at the race, those closest to you can also enjoy the prime vacation destination that “is” North Myrtle Beach. With premium restaurants, first class entertainment, scenic bicycle routes, local golf courses, extensive shopping, and the finest beaches on the east coast, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to make reservations for a few extra days to stay with us and enjoy the Grand Strand, you’ll be glad that you did. So will those who travel with you.
Arriving the day before the race so you can look over the course is highly recommended. At registration you will be issued your event shirt, “goodie bag” with sponsorship products, swim cap, and timing chip & number. The race will start at the transition point at the Main Street Horseshoe beach access. At this point you will set up your bike and transition station. The area will be manned by volunteers until the end of the race. The finish line is back at McLean Park so during your cool-down make your way back to the transition area and pick-up your bike and equipment. Helmets are required. There will be a bike mechanic on site but remember, don’t expect any major repairs to be done on the day of the race. Make appointments the day before, or at your local shop for maintenance of this type. The Ocean Drive Resort adjoins the transition area.

Registration — There is no race day registration.
Register at setupevents.com.
Call or email for general questions, specific directions, or parking information. mhhorton@nmb.us or 843-281-3743.

6th Annual Irish Italian International Festival

Main Street in North Myrtle Beach
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The City of North Myrtle Beach and the NMB Aquatic and Fitness Center will be hosting the 6th annual Irish Italian International Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The one day rain or shine event brings approximately 20,000 to celebrate different cultures. The event will take place from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. The festival will feature great food, live music, arts, crafts and dance groups all surrounding an Irish Italian International theme. There will be a restaurant competition for best entree, best decoration, and best dessert with the announcement of winners at the event and through the media.
ADMISSION IS FREE.

The proceeds from the festival are donated to the North Myrtle Beach Friends of the Library

Tuesday,August 11, 2009

Pedestrian Safety in North Myrtle Beach

Pedestrian Safety Tips:

I’d like to start of with saying if you are driving a car, please watch for pedestrians. I had a very close encounter over the weekend with my son. The driver had a car full of people, on cell phone and was speeding. Ocean Blvd. has a ton of people trying to cross over to get to that beautiful Atlantic Ocean give them a chance. Also, look out for mopeds, bicyclists & golf carts. Remember take you time. Ruining your life or or the life of someone else is so not worth it!

• Cross the street only at intersections. Do not jaywalk.
• Use marked crosswalks where available.
• Do not cross in the middle of the street or between parked cars. Drivers are not expecting pedestrians to cross mid-block and you are more likely to be hit if you do this.
• Make eye contact with drivers when crossing busy streets and continue to watch out for traffic the entire time you are in the crosswalk. Your life may depend on it, regardless of whether or not you have the right-of-way.
• Remember, don’t take those “NO RIGHT TURN ON RED” signs for granted. Always check for turning vehicles before stepping off the curb – motorists make mistakes too.
• Avoid walking in traffic where there are no sidewalks or crosswalks. If you have to walk on a road that does not have sidewalks, walk facing traffic.
• Stop at the curb and look left, right, and left again before you step into the street. Be sure to evaluate the distance and speed of oncoming traffic before you step out into the street to ensure that a vehicle has adequate distance in which to stop safely.
• At intersections, scan over your shoulder for turning vehicles. Make eye contact with the driver of a stopped car while crossing in front or in back of it — making sure that the driver knows you are there. This is also important for cars that might be backing out of driveways.
• Wear bright colors or reflective clothing if you are walking near traffic at night. Carry a flashlight when walking in the dark.
• Use extra caution when crossing multiple-lane, higher speed streets.
• Always look for signs that a car is about to move (rear lights, exhaust smoke, sound of motor, wheels turning), and never walk behind a vehicle that is backing up.
• Children should not cross streets by themselves or be allowed to play or walk near traffic. Kids are small, unpredictable, and cannot judge vehicle distances and speeds.
• Always hold your child’s hand. Never allow a child under 10 to cross the street alone.
• In foul weather (rain or snow), allow extra time and distance for a vehicle to stop. Do not let umbrellas or jacket hoods block your view of approaching traffic.
• If your view of approaching traffic is blocked by something, move to where you can see (e.g., outside edge of a parked car), stop and look left-right-left again.
• Never run or dash into the street.
• Watch out for entrances to parking lots. Sidewalks often cross driveways and entrances to parking lots. Always check to see if a car is entering or exiting the parking lot.
• If the intersection has a pedestrian signal, press the button and wait for the pedestrian signal to display the “WALK” indicator. The “WALK” signal indicates that it is safe for a pedestrian facing the signal to proceed across the roadway in that direction. Continue to be alert for traffic at all times, however, while in the roadway and always check for turning vehicles.
• A flashing “DON’T WALK” signal means that a pedestrian should not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the indicator, once the “DON’T WALK” sign begins to flash. This indicates that there is probably not enough time left in the cycle for you to cross the street safely. However, any pedestrian who has partially completed their crossing should finish crossing the street or proceed to a safety island in the same direction in which they were headed.
• A steadily illuminated “DON’T WALK” indicator means it is not safe for a pedestrian to enter the roadway in the direction of the indication. Pedestrians waiting to cross should wait for the next “WALK” signal in order to cross the street safely.

Thursday,August 06, 2009

SC Tax Holiday this weekend August 7th – 9th

• Clothing and footwear.
• Clothing accessories.
• School supplies.
• Computers, accessories and software.
• Linens

For more information about South Carolina’s tax-free shopping days, visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

I bet you can get great end of the summer sales this weekend too!

Tuesday,August 04, 2009

La Belle Amie Vineyard

Just up the road a little ways is La Belle Amie Vineyard! This is a fantastic fun filled day. They also have wonderful music festivals. They are open Monday – Saturday & invite vineyard guests into the wine tasting room to sample our private label wines and a variety of gourmet foods.