Summer Fest in the Garden

When planning your summer vacation at Ocean Isle be sure to take the family to Rourk Garden in Shallotte for great free entertainment this summer. All you need is a lawn chair! Summer Fest In The Garden will begin on May 30th with a performance by the Craig Woolard Band. The complete list of events can be found below.

May 30: 6pm - Craig Woolard Band
June 3: 4-8pm - SummerFest Art Festival
June 11: 8pm - Movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs"
June 17: 7pm - Key West Band
June 25: 8pm - Movie "The Blindside"
July 1: 7pm - Jaded Mayberry Band
July 15: 7pm - The Embers Band
July 23: 8pm - Movie "Monsters vs. Aliens"
August 5: 7pm - The Coastline Band
August 20: 7pm - Movie "Hannah Montana The Movie"
September 2: 7pm - The Spare Change Band

Written by: Casey Holcombe

Sea Turtles

Many of us that enjoy the beaches of Ocean Isle may not realize how important the beach is to the local sea turtle population. Loggerhead Sea Turtles are the most common visitors to NC beaches as far as turtles are concerned and are considered an endangered species. Below are some tips to remember regarding sea turtles while on your next trip to the beach.

At night, please turn off all outside lights and flashlights. Lights can confuse the female turtles and keep them from nesting. Lights can also confuse hatchlings and make them want to travel away from the ocean.

Please remove all beach gear from the beach everyday to ensure the Sea Turtles do not become stuck in items left on the beach over night.

The turtles can become trapped in holes dug and left on the beach. Please fill in any holes before you leave the beach for the day.

If you see an adult sea turtle coming up on shore, please keep your distance to keep from scaring the turtle and causing it to go back into the water before nesting.

For more information on Loggerhead Sea Turtles and other rules and regulations you might need to know before traveling to the beach, visit the Ocean Isle Beach town website at: www.oibgov.com.

Written By: Casey Holcombe