Greetings!
 Officially, it is Spring! Judging by the forecast over the next five days, the holiday week end is going to be spectacular. We hope that you and your family make the time to enjoy this wonderful weather. As mentioned in last month's newsletter, our intent is to let you know what we as Realtors and real estate professionals are doing to better serve you in our capacity as either listing or buyer representatives. Currently, we at The Burchfield Group are putting the final touches on our new web site. Designed to be consumer centric, it is packed with data. Each of our clients will be provided a password protected account, allowing them to access all of the documents, files, showings and feedback information attached to their listings or to their offers to purchase. Just want to search? The site will email you each time a listing with your specified criteria comes on the market or has a price change.
We look forward to emailing you the link so that you will be among the first to see our new site! Again, Happy Spring! Enjoy!
Rand Burchfield
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty/The Burchfield Group
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Area Events Calendar
Courtesy of VisitNC.com
Fri. Apr 02, 10 - Sat. Apr
03, 10
Kure Beach, NC
Fri. Apr 02, 10
Wilmington, NC
Fri. Apr 02, 10 - Sat. Apr
03, 10
Southport, NC
Fri. Apr 02, 10 - Sun. Apr
04, 10
Wilmington, NC
Fri. Apr 02, 10
Corolla, NC
Sat. Apr 03, 10
Nags Head, NC
Sat. Apr 03, 10
Atlantic Beach, NC
Sat. Apr 03, 10
Emerald Isle, NC
Sat. Apr 03, 10
Morehead City, NC
Sat. Apr 03, 10
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Sat. Apr 03, 10
Creswell, NC
Sat. Apr 03, 10
Beaufort, NC
Sun. Apr 04, 10
New Bern, NC
Wed. Apr 07, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Wed. Apr 07, 10
Corolla, NC
Wed. Apr 07, 10 - Wed. Dec
15, 10
Wilmington, NC
Wed. Apr 07, 10
Greenville, NC
Thu. Apr 08, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sat. Apr
10, 10
Newport, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Edenton, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sat. Apr
10, 10
New Bern, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sat. Apr
10, 10
Greenville, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sat. Apr 10,
10
New Bern, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Washington, NC
Fri. Apr 09, 10 - Mon. May
10, 10
Edenton, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10
Atlantic Beach, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10
New Bern, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10
Windsor, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10
Greenville, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10 - Sun. Apr
11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10
Creswell, NC
Sat. Apr 10, 10
New Bern, NC
Sun. Apr 11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Sun. Apr 11, 10
Wilmington, NC
Wed. Apr 14, 10 - Sun. Apr
18, 10
Greenville, NC
If you would like to view all the events for the month, please visit the web site below.
visitnc.com
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The 63rd
Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival will be held April
7-11, 2010 in the greater Wilmington area. The Festival is a
celebration of Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history
and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes: a
parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is
Southern.
Since its inception in 1948, the Festival has blossomed into an
extended weekend celebration that attracts more than 300,000 people. The
Festival is a non-profit civic organization and this year is sponsored
in substantial part by its four (4) major sponsors: Progress Energy,
Velocity Solutions, Inc., Wachovia Bank, and the Hilton Wilmington
Riverside.
For more than 50 years, the folks
of Southeastern North Carolina have been throwing the best party in the
South and you're invited! There's something for everyone among our
community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture. Come
join us!
Festival highlights include the
opening ceremony and Queen's coronation, a three-hour parade, two-day
street fair, the Superheroes of the Circus, home and garden tours and of
course, concerts!
Opening Ceremony
The Festival opens with the Queen's Coronation, welcoming the Queen
Azalea and celebrity guests. Held on the Wednesday of the Festival.
Parade
This fun-filled, three-hour extravaganza winds through downtown
Wilmington Saturday morning. With floats, celebrities, marching bands,
and clowns, it's a spectacle of sight and sound not to be missed.
Street Fair
There's fun and entertainment everywhere you look! Arts & crafts
vendors, concert stages, international foods, displays and exhibits
await you Saturday and Sunday in historic downtown Wilmington. Don't
miss the contemporary Christian concert on Friday night, a street dance
on Saturday evening, along with more entertainment on Sunday!
Circus
There's always a party when the circus comes to town! The Cole Bros.
Circus comes to town Thursday - Sunday of the Festival. Located at the
Wilmington International Airport.
Concerts
The Azalea Festival has a proud history of bringing top-notch,
national entertainers to Wilmington. Past entertainers include Frank
Sinatra, Carrie Underwood, the Beach Boys, Alabama, the Judds, Jessica
Simpson, and Natalie Cole to name a few.
Tours
Take a leisurely stroll in one of the many gardens in full bloom.
Soak up some fun facts about art, architecture and history in
Wilmington's many historic homes and museums. Visit one of the varied
military attractions or special ships in port. It's the Azalea Festival
"on tour!"
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326 New River Drive ~ Topsail Island, Surf City, Holly Ridge and Hampstead!
28445 Onslow Drive ~ Jacksonville, N.C. 910.352.1414
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The Origins of the Easter Bunny
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 The Easter bunny
has its origin in pre-Christian fertility
lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals
known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring
season.The Easter Bunny
"Here comes Peter Cottontail
hoppin' down the bunny trail
Hippity hoppity
Easters on its way!"
The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have its origins in Germany,
where it was first mentioned in German
writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in
Germany during the early 1800s.
And were made of pastry and sugar.
The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German
settlers
who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during
the 1700s.
The arrival of
the "Oschter Haws" was considered "childhood's greatest
pleasure" next to a
visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. The children believed that if
they were good
the "Oschter Haws" would lay a nest of colored eggs.
The children would build their nest in a secluded place in the home,
the barn or the garden. Boys would use their
caps and girls their bonnets to make the nests . The use of elaborate
Easter baskets would come later as the tradition of the Easter bunny spread throughout our country.
"Oh! here comes Peter Cottontail, Hoppin' down the bunny trail,
Hippity hoppity
Happy Easter day"
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Tall Ship will visit Wilmington during Azalea Festival WILMINGTON - The 150 foot Tall Ship
Peacemaker will be returning into downtown Wilmington on Tuesday, April
6th for a two week stay in celebration of both the Azalea Festival and
the 6th annual Rims on the River Car Show being held April 16-18th.
The approximate time of her arrival is between 5:30 -6:30pm,
depending on tide currents.
The Peacemaker and her crew have been in the port of Savannah,
attracting thousands of visitors.
The tall ship will be offering free tours to the public during its
stay.
Voluntary donations are accepted and appreciated. For more
information and photos on the Tall Ship Peacemaker visit onlinewww.peacemakermarine.com.
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