Seaside Vacations Helps Spread Some Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 2, 2011

With the stress of the holidays, shopping, cooking, and all the other hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we often lose sight of the real meaning behind Christmas. Here at Seaside Vacations we want to give the ultimate gift of hapiness for families that are less fortunate or unable to buy presents to put under their trees. Through the Angel Tree program we have adopted a family of 4 children and another family with one child to collect donations in hopes to make a Merry Christmas for them. For every donation Seaside will match all collections and hopefully together, we can fulfill each child’s wish list.

If you are interested in giving a donation to Seaside’s sponsored families, please make checks payable to Seaside Vacations and send them to:

4820 N. Croatan Hwy. P.O. Box 3339

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Remember that we will match 100% of your contribution and no matter how much the donation, every little bit helps. Join Seaside Vacations in bringing a smile to these childrens faces on Christmas morning. Merry Christmas!

Outer Banks Food Drive: Please Help Us Fight Hunger on the OBX!

Posted on November 11, 2011

Outer Banks Thanksgiving Food Drive

Seaside Vacations would love you to help us fight hunger on the Outer Banks.

Thousands of men, women and children struggle with hunger and rely on food banks-especially during the holiday season.

As part of our “Vacation with a Purpose” program, Seaside Vacations is running a “Stuff the Turkey” donation campaign for the Outer Banks Food Pantry. Be sure to bring in your nutritious, non-perishable food donation-because every bit helps!

where: You can drop off your goods at the Seaside Vacations’ Kitty Hawk office (4820 N. Croatan Hwy.).

deadline: November 20, 2011

most needed items*:
personal items
vegetable oil
sugar & flour
muffin mix
pancake syrup
canned tomatoes
canned meat & vegetables (no corn please)
gravy
coffee & tea
mayonnaise
dry milk & dry beans
crackers
*Non-perishable goods only please.

Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff

Posted on October 22, 2011

Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research

For the second year running, Ocean Boulevard in Kitty Hawk is hosting the Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff. And as if eating a bunch of tasty shrimp isn’t enough motivation, all proceeds from the cookoff benefit the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research.

The Center monitors the population size, movement patterns, and behaviors of coastal bottlenose dolphins. The health and general state of our marine mammal population is a direct reflection of the general health of our precious ocean ecosystem.

Time	Sunday, November 6 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location	Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar


More Info	Eat lots of delicious shrimp to benefit dolphin research in the Outer Banks! November 6, 2011 from 12:00-3:00 pm Entry tickets $20 available at Ocean Boulevard and Outer Banks Vet Hospital Door prizes, DJ, beer and wine specials, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle All proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research For more info, check out OBshrimp.com

Fine Line OBX Art Contest: Proceeds to Benefit Hotline

Posted on October 19, 2011

What a sweet followup to our recent Outer Banks T-Shirt Contest! Fine Line is a non-profit clothing brand that donates 100% of its profits to a different local charity each year. The designs for the clothes are selected from entries submitted by local Outer Banks artists in their annual art contest. This year Fine Line is donating to the Hotline Outer Banks, a private, non-profit human services organization that provides crisis intervention, temporary shelter, information and referrals, advocacy and prevention education services to residents of and visitors to the Outer Banks.

If you are an OBX local and interested in submitting a design, keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be something you created specifically for this contest, it can be an older piece of art you think you would make a great t-shirt design. To make a submission you post it directly to Fine Line’s facebook wall. The contest is open until November 31st. Good Luck!

Here is a winning design from Season 2 of the contest.

Corolla Wild Horse Fund: Mustang Music Festival Nov.12th

Posted on October 12, 2011

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is proud to announce their sponsorship in the Mustang Music Festival in Corolla, Saturday November 12th at the Grill Room. The event is shaping up to look like tons of fun for the whole family. There is still more planning going on but so far we know there is going to be great music and delicious food for a great cause!

Scheduled to perform:

There are some great Outer Banks restaurants that will be selling food all day, including Mike Dianna Grill Room, Metropolis Tapas and Martini Bar, Cosmos Pizza and Coastal Cantina.

Here are some things you should have with you for the event:

Baby stroller
One sealed water bottle (up to 1 liter)
Regular non-framed backpacks
Personal recording devices

The event is going to be hosted by the Wild Horse Adventure Tours benefiting “Food for Thought” and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Mark your calendars and make sure to keep an eye out at our page for any updates or new information. Pre-sale tickets are available for $35 each until October 18th at the Grill Room or Trio. We will see you there!

: Outer Banks: 2011 Mustang Music Festival

Kitty Hawk Skate Competition: Proceeds to Benefit Irene Victims

Posted on October 7, 2011

Awesome event for a great cause set to take place Saturday, October 9th at the Kitty Hawk Skatepark, with proceeds benefiting Hurricane Irene victims through the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Honorable, in conjunction with LACED Clothing, proudly presents the “LACED & FLOODED” benefit Skate Jam. The weekend will kick off Saturday, October 8th at Moms Sweet Shop in KDH for a meet and greet with Jake Brown and Peter Smolik from 12-2pm. They will be premiering LACED clothing as it hits the racks at Moms and make sure to stop by and pre-register for the Skate Jam.

On Sunday registration for the days event will be from 11am-12:30pm and the contest will begin at 1:00pm sharp. There is a $10 entry fee, and two age brackets of 16 & under/16 & up for the game of SK8, and a street-league style best run contest. There will be tons of awesome prizes donated by 158 Surf & Skate, and other great vendors. Lucky 12 Tavern donated a cooker, pig and sides for a good old fashioned pig pickin’ with plates being sold to raise funds for OBRF. The Bad Bean Baja Grill will also be around with a fresh juice bar, and treats.

If youre in town make sure to stop in and check this out. Should be a fun time and is for a great cause! If you have any questions regarding the weekends events please feel free to contact MomsSweetShop@gmail.com or call 252.441.MOMS (6667).

2011 OBX Swim Club Great Pumpkin Triathalon

Posted on October 6, 2011

2011 OBX Swim Club Pumpkin Triathalon

Calling all pumpkins ages 5 to 12 years old, to compete in a reverse triathlon at the Kilmarlic Health and Racquet Club.

$25 registration fee includes race, lunch, and a pumpkin!

Go to www.OBXSwimClub.com for more information and the registration form.

Outer Banks Surf Competition: Throw Down North of Town

Posted on September 27, 2011

Outer Banks Surf Contest: 2011 Throw Down North of Town

Some local OBX boys doing good and giving back to the community they love.

Three years ago, local Outer Banks’ers (is that a word?…probably not), and surf enthusiasts, Greg Sherman, Stephen Lamm, and Randy Jones decided that they wanted to do something for the OBX community they hold near and dear to their hearts. So, they figured they would stick to something they know well, surfing. And the Throw Down North of Town surf competition was born.

The contest was started with the mindset of developing it into a yearly event where local surfers from the Outer Banks could come together, enjoy a day at the beach, compete, and most of all support a great cause.

The annual surf competition is open to everyone (although this year there will be a pro heat!), and the event is designed as a fund raiser for an Outer Banks charity. The charity changes year to year based on need.

In 2009, all proceeds went to support the Surfrider Foundation. The 2010 proceeds and donations were handed over to the Rainey family to help with some major medical expenses for a 13 year old suffering from a brain aneurysm. The 2011 proceeds will be donated to the Outer Banks Cancer Research Center.

A huge boost for the event also comes from the help of local OBX pro surfer, Noah Snyder and Hurley, who will be on site enjoying the show and adding to the festivities.

It’s a great event with some awesome Outer Banks people, great OBX vibes, all for a fantastic cause. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for great weather, and even more important, some great surf.

Throw Down North of Town
Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Chicahauk Beach Access
Registration starts at 8 am
Contest starts at 9am
Trophies, Prizes and Give-Aways at the end!
$15 Donation (Includes T-shirt) - Proceeds to benefit Outer Banks Cancer Research Center

Divisions

Push’n Go: 10 and under
Gidgets: All Ages
Barneys: 11 and under
Groms: 13-16
Hot Doggers: 17-28
Dudes: 29-39
Kahunas: 40+
Open Longboard: All Ages

Seaside Vacations’ “Vacation With A Purpose” Campaign Benefits Hurricane Irene Victims

Posted on September 13, 2011

Outer Banks: Hurricane Irene

Seaside Vacations is joining local efforts to assist Hurricane Irene victims by promoting their “Vacation with a Purpose” campaign.

Seaside Vacations, a leading vacation rental company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is using their “Vacation with a Purpose” program to support those in the community that need a helping hand due to Hurricane Irene. They are encouraging employees, homeowners and guests to join their mission by participating in the program.

Seaside Vacations guests can make a difference just by booking an Outer Banks vacation. From September 1 – 30, 2011, Seaside Vacations will donate a portion of its revenue for all September vacations to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. By booking an Outer Banks vacation with Seaside, guests will be helping hurricane victims rebuild their lives and helping the Outer Banks rebuild their community.

In addition, guests and homeowners may also donate directly to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation by sending a check made out to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation to Seaside Vacations, Attn: Hurricane Irene Relief, P.O. Box 3339, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. Any amount would be greatly appreciated and the donation is tax deductible.

“Each of us has an Irene story. Many of us have suffered damage, seen strange things, lost valuable stuff and even experienced injury. Regardless of what our own individual situation may be, even those who may have come through relatively unscathed, we have all experienced individual and collective trauma. The loss in our tight-knit community is extensive and the need for assistance is great,” says Gordon Jones, President of Seaside Vacations and Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty.

For more information on Seaside’s “Vacation with a Purpose” campaign, and how you can help, please visit http://www.outerbanksvacations.com/hurricane-irene-support.htm.

For more information on Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals, visit http://www.OuterBanksVacations.com – where you can search a wide variety of homes, book online with real-time availability, view up-to-the-minute Outer Banks specials and check out local Outer Banks events.

About Seaside Vacations:
Founded in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1990, Seaside Vacations is a full-service vacation rental management company representing homes from Corolla to Nags Head. Seaside Vacations offers a complete selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals. Guests can choose from 1 – 10-bedroom private vacation rental homes, condominiums, town homes and villas. Explore our homes in Duck and Corolla as well as numerous vacation rentals in Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.

For more information on Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit http://www.OuterBanksVacations.com or call one a Vacation Specialist at 877.816.9576.

Kitty Hawk Kites: 5th Annual Watermelon Festival 8/11

Posted on August 8, 2011

Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright Flight Foundation for the 5th Annual Watermelon Festival, Thursday, August 11 from 10-4, at the Kitty Hawk Kite store in Nags Head (mile post 12.5) for a big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown backyard feel. This event will have tons of fun for kids and adults of all ages including a dunk tank, moon bounce, inflatable obstacle course, watermelon seed spitting distance contests, pie eating contests, t-shirt tye dying, face painting, and of course, tons of watermelon!

Kitty Hawk Kites staff will be on site teaching kids how to use juggling sticks, balance boards, and letting them try out top selling toys. There will also be great music, food vendors on site, and one of the best raffles on the beach and over $2000 in prizes.

Proceeds from the Watermelon Festival go directly to the Wright Flight Foundation–a local non-profit that rewards 5th graders, who achieve their academic goals, with flight! The foundation has helped improve performance in local school districts and has given children the opportunities to do things like hang gliding, tandem hang gliding, and plane rides, that they may have not been able to do before. Students are also educated about the history and basic principles of flight.

Check it out! What a great cause and a very creative way to motivate students. See you all there!