WINNERS - LUMINARY FESTIVAL

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!!!

Laura & Jeff Bartholomew
Wine Cellar Circle

Tracy & Ron Thomas
Chablis Way

Thanks to everyone who participated, even with the weather delay.

Have a safe & happy holiday!

SCHOOL IN NEED

If anyone is interested in helping out DC Virgo Middle School this holiday season, they are in need of donations in order to help 20 families whose kids attend the school.  90% of students from DC Virgo are on reduced/free lunch, so any donations are greatly needed and appreciated.  Please contact Jen Kantrowitz for more info:  Jenndarrow@aol.com or 561-283-3681.

PAMPERED CHEF HOLIDAY SHOW

Petra Tyndall would like to invite you to her Pampered Chef Homemade for the Holidays show on Dec. 5th from 12 - 4:00 pm.  Get ahead on your holiday shopping, learn how to prepare festive recipes, discover lots of entertaining and cooking tips, and catch up while we shop.

RSVP to Petra if you plan to attend:  saypay@gmail.com
(Location:  8507 Jadewood Dr.)

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Join us for a Holiday Open House. Visit with friends and neighbors and pick up some beautiful hand-made gifts! Hope to see you.....Patty McCumbee & Susan Weaver

Location: 703 Chablis Way
When: Friday, December 4, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Phone: 910-471-0608

KYLE PHILLIPS

For those who don't already know, Kyle Phillips has recently been deployed to Afghanistan. The deployment came up rather quickly, he departed the week before Thanksgiving, and will be gone for a short 5 months.  If anyone would like to keep in touch with our friend & neighbor while he's away, Kyle's mailing address is:

Major Kyle G. Phillips, USMC
2dMEB, OSJA
Unit 73010
FPO AE 09510-3010

ART FOR THE MASSES

This year's Art For The Masses will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the NEW Bank of America building downtown (between Grace & Walnut).  The event runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and features art from local/regional artists - all priced at $250 or below.  Stock up on holiday gifts or perhaps a little something for yourself!

BABY & PET SITTER AVAILABLE

Hi Everybody! I wanted to let you know that marching band season is over!!! I am now available to watch your children much more. Please give me a call if you would like a sitter who is dedicated to you and your children's happiness. I also would love to watch your pets over Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you just need a vacation. "Need A Rest? Call The Best "

Laken Flanders
House: (910)681-0411
Thank you!

WALK FOR ELLIE FUNDRAISER

Many of you know the Potvin family continues in their fight of cancer for their precious little girl, Ellie.  Tim's company, Merck Pharmaceuticals has put together a fundraiser "Walk for Ellie" on Sunday, Nov. 15th from 2 - 4 pm at Wrightsville Beach Park, Shelter #2.  The walk will be $10 for adults and kids walk for free.  All proceeds will be donated to the Ellie Shoals Potvin Fund.  The Potvin family may be able to attend but we're not certain at this point.  Please come out to show your support for this family and above all, please continue to lift up this family in your prayers.

1st ANNUAL FALL PIG PICKIN’

You're invited to the 1st Annual Fall Pig Pickin' on Saturday, November 14th at the Vineyard Plantation Clubhouse at 3:00 pm.  Hang out with friends & neighbors, eat some BBQ and enjoy a great time in the hood!

The details...
* $5 per person
* Bring a side dish to share
* Beer and BBQ provided
* Cornhole, Beer Pong and more
* Kids are welcome

FRYING A TURKEY?

If anyone is planning to fry their Thanksgiving turkey this year, Will Donohoe would like to recycle your used cooking oil.  He will happily pick it up, or you can drop it off at his house (619 Chablis Way).  The oil will eventually be recycled into an alternative fuel source - Go Green!  Call Will if you're interested:  910-264-0042

STUDIO 5 PILATES

Studio 5 Pilates & Fitness recently moved into the industrial building behind PT's Grille and is the perfect place to work off your holiday stress and get a jump start on a healthier 2010!  Rhonda Willett is a certified classical Pilates trainer and offers a variety of workouts suited to all fitness levels.  Interested in a FREE introductory session?  Call Rhonda at 540-0004.

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Mark your calendars for November 7th from 4-7pm for the Holiday Extravaganza being held at Willow Glen at Beau Rivage Clubhouse.  This is a great way to get started on your holiday shopping.  There will be giveaways and drawings taking place throughout the event.  For every $25 you spend, you will get 2 tickets for the drawing AND if you rsvp to Alisha Murray: alishamikala@yahoo.com by Friday, Oct. 30th you will receive 2 tickets.  Wine/beer/soda and light food available.

WELCOME HOME GORDON!!!

Gordon Williams arrived home from Afghanistan late last night after being in the Middle East for the past 7 months.  Gordon - THANK YOU for your service to our country and for protecting our freedom.  We are all very happy to have you home safely!!!

ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY

The “Spooktacular Adult Halloween Party” will be held on Friday, October 30 at 8:00 pm at the VP Clubhouse. 
$5 per person, bring a dish to share, keg will be provided (byob if you’d rather).  Costumes are not required but strongly suggested…be creative and you may go home with a prize!  If you didn’t see the eVite, please click here for details.
PS – Mary Wood is organizing group babysitting for this, contact her if interested:  marywood@sent.com or 262-8655

KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY

The "Just For Kids" Halloween Party will be held on Sunday, October 25 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the VP Clubhouse.
Kids - wear your costumes while you enjoy hayrides, face painting, cookie decorating and more!
If you didn't see the eVite or need more details, please click here.

PLASTIC NURSERY CONTAINERS

Marty and Ann Michaelson have graciously volunteered to recycle any plastic nursery containers you might be ready to get rid of.  Now that plastic recycling is a requirement, Marty and Ann have made it easy for us!  They have a blue recycling bin next to their mailbox and will accept all plastic nursery containers - all colors, square, round, from plants, seedlings or vegetables. If you have a large quantity, just call, they'll pick them up.
Marty & Ann Michaelson, 746 Winery Way, 910-616-0723.
Thanks for keepin' it green!!!

MARY KAY - 80% OFF

Robin Knoerl has Mary Kay inventory at 80% off retail. If you are interested, please contact Robin at 686-2799 or rknoerl@yahoo.com.

MUSIC LESSONS

Robin Knoerl is offering music lessons in her home studio at 715 Chablis Way. She offers lessons in the following areas of music education:clarinet, saxophone, flute, recorder, guitar, voice, piano and conducting.
30 minutes lessons $25, 60 minute lessons $45.

Interested...call Robin at 686-2799 (weekends only please)

FLU SEASON - COMMUNITY FORUMS

The NHC Health Dept. and NHC Schools will host 3 community forums to discuss the upcoming flu season and how the community should prepare to minimize the effects of influenza.

• Tuesday, Sept. 15 - 6:00 to 7:3 0 pm - Eaton Elementary School
• Tuesday, Sept. 22 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Gregory School of Science, Math & Technology
• Tuesday, Sept. 29 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Anderson Elementary School

Health and school officials will discuss flu prevention, precautions, vaccinations, special health concerns and other important info. Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions. For more info about the Influenza Community Forums, contact NHC Health Dept. at 910-798-6500 or the NHCS Public Relations Dept. at 910-254-4317.

SHOP 2 HELP YOUR SCHOOLS

Take your shopping receipts to the Mayfaire Management Office or to your school’s PTA President, where the school of your choice will be credited with 1 point for every dollar spent in the Mayfaire Town Center! (excluding Harris Teeter & The Fresh Market). There will be a first place winner for Elementary, Middle & High School. In May 2010, the three schools with the highest number of accumulated points will share cash donations totaling $2,500. Valid receipt Dates: August 7th, 2009 - January 30th, 2010. Click here for participating schools.

LABOR DAY POOL PARTY - STILL ON

UPDATE - We're still planning to have the pool party unless there's thunder or lightning. See you there!

Don't forget about the Labor Day Pool Party, this Sunday, September 6th at 1:00. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some fun in the sun. Please email Tina Fanning (tfanning1@ec.rr.com) with what you plan to bring so there will be a variety of food/supply items.

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 1st Annual Kinsley Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Sept. 19th at Olde Point Golf & Country Club in Hampstead. Proceeds to benefit Kinsley James' medical expenses as she continues to battle cancer. Kinsley's brother Trentt lives in Tibby's Branch and is organizing this community event. If you are interested in sponsoring, registering or contributing, please contact Trentt James at 910-228-6927. If you would like a flier with details on this event emailed to you, please email jsheally@sent.com.

BOOT CAMP WORKOUT

Any neighbors interested in an invigorating Saturday morning “boot camp” style work out?
                                                                            
Local personal trainer from Driven 
Fitness, Mike Barnhart, is setting up a workout session at Laura Lea (off Edgewater on way to F8). Mike trains several people in our area, is very motivating and his workouts are challenging.  It’s a great way to burn calories and get that weekend cardio in.

We can join Laura Lea’s group but if we have enough folks interested we can look into setting something up in Vineyard Plantation.

The cost for 8, one-hour Sat. morning sessions is $120 per person. If you’re interested call Tina Fanning (409-0565) or email Tfanning1@ec.rr.com. For more info on boot camp training, call Mike at 538-4966.

AVON DISCOUNT

Kristi Givens has recently started as an Avon representative and is offering a 20% discount on all orders placed over the next 2 weeks to help build her customer base. After that, she will offer specials over and above what Avon already offers.

Her website is: http://kristigivens.avonrepresentative.com/
Please call or email Kristi at 795-2253, klwgivens@gmail.com before you place an order online so you can receive the 20% discount.

CAPE FEAR COTILLION

Cape Fear Cotillion – classes starting soon!!

Register for fall classes now! Learning proper behavior early helps create a lifetime of success & confidence in any social situation. Program blends lessons in ballroom and popular dance with invaluable etiquette training needed for all occasions.

Visit: www.capefearcotillion.webs.com for more info. To register, contact Tracee Meyer 910-262-7447, corporatetnt@yahoo.com
Ages 6 & up, class size is limited, please register early to ensure your acceptance. CFC is now doing "My Dolly & Me Birthday Tea Parties!"

4th OF JULY PHOTOS

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 4th of July activities this year. The entire day was so much fun and hopefully everyone had a great time! Here are some pictures from throughout the day.

PAMPERED CHEF PLAY DATE

Petra Tyndall is hosting a “how-to” class focusing on the Pampered Chef Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer on Thursday, June 25th at 9:00 am. Bring your kids for a play date while you learn how to use this nifty little tool. Recipes and fresh samples included!
8507 Jadewood Dr., saypay@gmail.com

P.S. This is not a Pampered Chef party, so please feel free to join your friends/neighbors without any sales pitches!

CUPCAKES ANYONE?

Amy Kline would like to tell everyone about Perfectly Frosted, her home-made cupcake business. She bakes cupcakes for any occasion…birthday parties, showers, supper club dessert, etc., and they are delicious (trust me, I’ve sampled almost every flavor). If you’re looking for a crowd pleasing dessert, contact Amy Kline at: amyckline75@gmail.com or 910-228-3585. She also delivers!

SOUTHERN LIVING PARTY

Southern Living Party
Tuesday, June 16th, 6:30 pm
Vineyard Plantation Clubhouse

Bring a friend and enjoy being introduced to the many beautiful home decorating products. Come enjoy some food and fellowship. Learn about Southern Living’s many new products. Whether you are decorating, entertaining, or organizing, there’s fun for all .

Please RSVP by June 13th for yourself and guest to
Kathryn Stanfield: stanfieldk@ec.rr.com or 686-2148

EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP

WHAT: Employment Workshop
WHEN: Monday & Tuesday, June 8 & 9, 9am-1pm (refreshments), Thursday, June 11, 9am-4:30pm (lunch provided)
WHERE: Scotts Hill Baptist Church, 185 Scotts Hill Loop Road
FEE: $5 sugg. donation. No one turned away due to inability to pay.

TOPICS:
What’s My Goal? - Clarifying My Career Direction & The Job Target, What’s Holding Me Back? - Identifying & Overcoming My Employment Barriers, Why Should the Employer Hire Me? - Proving I Can Do the Job, How Do I Market Myself So I Get the Job? - Designing & Implementing My Job Search Strategy, Crafting A Resume That Gets Me Interviews (Tips on How to Get the Job)

FACILITATOR: Elisabeth (Harney) Sanders-Park is the co-author of the Los Angeles Times Top Ten Career Book of the Year No One Is Unemployable and more than 30 tools used to help people begin and succeed in careers across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

REGISTER AT: Yolonda@scottshill.org or 686-9885

POOL UPDATE

Unfortunately, we are still waiting for a final inspection on the pool, which should happen this week. Sorry for the inconvenience, but for everyone’s safety, we’d rather open the pool after all of the issues have been addressed and fixed properly. Thanks for your patience!

‘STOP TITAN’ EFFORTS CONTINUE

If you’d like to familiarize yourself on the issues surrounding Titan wanting to build the nation’s 4th largest cement plant in the Cape Fear area, please visit http://stoptitan.org/. There’s a ‘Take Action’ button where you can voice your support, along with 200 Wilmington physicians, for a moratorium on Titan Cement. Help change the future of your community today…it’s just a click away!

CORNHOLE GOES CAMO

Congratulations Bob & Lance!!!

Saturday's Cornhole Tournament could not have been more fun - the weather MIRACULOUSLY held out for us, competition on the boards was fierce and the number of neighbors and friends who came out to show support on Armed Forces Day was outstanding! And wouldn't you know it...Coach Bob took home yet another trophy. Swear, as soon as he donned Gordon's "hair hat" there was no turning back. Congrats to Bob's partner Lance Conner who is the proud owner of his very first cornhole trophy, which is hopefully being prominently displayed somewhere in his home (with Tracie's permission of course).

A big thanks to DJ Rick Ruiz for spinnin' the tunes and to Peter Murray for emceeing the tournament. And an especially huge thank you to all of our military neighbors who serve our country and keep us safe. Our gratitude is enormous and we are so proud to have you and your families in Vineyard Plantation!

Check out a bunch of photos from the tournament: http://picasaweb.google.com/jsheally/CornholeGoesCamo?feat=directlink

KEEP IN TOUCH

For those of you who would like to keep in touch with our 2 deployed neighbors, here are their email addresses…

Brian Bruggeman: brian.bruggeman@tq.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil

Gordon Williams: g5williamsfamily@gmail.com

WE'RE BLOGGIN'

Welcome to Vineyard Plantation's Neighborhood Blog!

It's only appropriate that the first post is an announcement and a welcome to our new neighborhood blog. Here you will find updates, event details, general information and important announcements regarding our neighborhood. The website was a start (even though nobody really used it?)...so let's call this blog round 2! You can comment on posts, email info you'd like to have posted and keep up with the what's happening in the hood.

Feel free to use it as you see fit!