Onslow County TourismAugust 2010
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Photo of North Topsail Beach wins Competition
Special Awards: Spirit of the American Garden

While visiting North Topsail Beach last October, Catherine Spratt and husband witnessed the onset of winter. Catherine was able to catch the shot that would place her in third for the title of Spirit of the American Garden in the International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition. "After our visit,they would shut the house as they had no more rentals booked until Christmas, The previous day's weather had been glorious but this morning we could see the approach of winter", remarks Catherine.The couple reside in Brentford, UK.

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Second Wind offers a new experience
Experience the joy that comes from outdoors

Second Wind is an environmentally friendly business located in historic downtown Swansboro. They offer eco friendly cycling & kayak tours, yoga classes and massage therapy by appointment. Combination packages are available and one may choose to do yoga and kayaking, kayaking and cycling, or yoga and a massage. Half day or full day excursions on the White Oak River are available. Also, eco trips to Bear Island, Jones Island and Huggins Island can be scheduled.

If you and your team of employees are seeking to build better teams, you should give Second Wind a call. They offer a unique Corporate Team Building Event. Private yoga lessons are also available just by calling 910.325.3600.

Second Wind Eco Tours
208 W. Main Street
Swansboro, North Carolina 28584
910.325.3600
info@secondwindecotours.com
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CISM Boxing Coming to Jacksonville
October 8-17, 2010 at Camp Lejeune Goettge Fieldhouse

CISM Boxing is coming to Camp Lejeune in October! The event will be open to the public at Camp Lejeune, NC on October 8-17. The military boxing event will be showcasing boxers from all over the world!

CISM annually organizes over twenty Military World Championships for different sports in which all member nations can take part. They also organize continental and regional competitions and every four years the Military World Games and most recently Winter Games are held. These are multi-sport events organized by CISM in conjunction with CISM member nations.

For more information, call 910.451.2061 or visit http://www.mccslejeune.com/CISM/.
Hampton Inn Coming to Swansboro 

Construction is underway for the brand new Hampton Inn in Swansboro. The new hotel will be located on Old Hammocks Road. March 2011 is the projected completion date.
 
Suburban Extended Stay offers at-home features and amenities
 

Suburban Extended StayŽ Hotel Camp Lejeune has been opened a little over three months. Both business and leisure travelers can enjoy at-home features and amenities close to many local point of interest. This is very beneficial to the military community and visitors it brings into the area.

Guests can enjoy features such as, well-equipped kitchens, weekly housekeeping services, on-site guest laundry facilities and a seasonal outdoor pool and exercise room.

For more information, you may contact the hotel at 910.346.7759.

New Restaurant in Swansboro
Ducks Bar & Grill

Swansboro has another wonderful restaurant choice located on the water. They offer outdoor seating along with a boat slip. Ducks Bar & Grill are open 7 days a week. Live entertainment is available for your enjoyment on the weekends and some during the week. They are also open for breakfast at 9:00 am on Sunday.

Turtle Factory has moved to new location

The Turtle Factory & More
1072 NC Hwy 210, Suite A
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
theturtlefactory1@yahoo.com
www.theturtlefactory.com
910.327.3244