CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) - A big observance for the four communities in southern New Hanover County will be held this weekend. The area was incorporated years ago, and local officials will be holding an anniversary party for the area known as Pleasure Island.

Several years ago, Carolina Beach resident Daniel Norris published a couple of books about the history of Carolina Beach and nearby communities.

A look at the some of the pictures depict the early history of the beach town, which was established in 1857. Much of what was around Carolina Beach in its earlier years is still there today.

In 1938, a Chamber of Commerce was formed at Carolina Beach, but it was a marketing idea by merchants and business owners that happened in the mid seventies that gave Carolina Beach, Fort Fisher, Wilmington Beach and Kure Beach the name Pleasure Island.

KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – A watercolor class will be held at Kure Beach’s new Ocean Front Park Saturday, May 4, according to a town spokesperson.

The event is part of Art in the Park, and the cost to participate is $25 per person.

The class will take place at 9 a.m. and go until 4 p.m., with an hour break for lunch.

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – The Carolina Beach farmer’s market will foot the bill and provide materials to install a new labyrinth near the corner of Third Street and Lumberton Avenue in Carolina Beach.

According to a news release, the path will be located under the old oaks on the grounds of St. Paul’s UMC and will be available to the public at all times.

A labyrinth is a path that looks like a maze, but is not. People will walk these trails for reflection, meditation, prayer, and to just relax. The theory is that by walking the labyrinth one partakes of a spiritual journey of self-examination and enlightenment. 

The community is invited to help lay the stone pathway Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.

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