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• All proceeds will go to North Carolina Coastal Federation to purchase items needed for the completion of the education center at Jones Island. If you don't do yoga, please come and and enjoy the refreshments and learn more about the NC Coastal Federation and Second Wind Eco Tours' kayak and cycling trips. 9:00am - 11:00am Open House at Second Wind and our guests The NC Coastal Federation 9:00am - 10:00am Yoga on the Waterfront 11:00am - 12:00am Yoga 1:00 - 2:00 Yoga Event: Fund Raiser for NC Coastal Federation Jones Island - Yoga by donation at Second Wind Eco Tours, Sat, Jul 31 9:00a
• Ages: Adultschildren ages 10 and up Each season invites new visitors to your backyard. Some remain all year round, while others migrate great distances. Join a park naturalist into the world of birds and discover what tasty treats and feeders will attract these fantastic creatures each season. Discover how you could build your own backyard bird oasis. Preregistration required. Event: Backyard Birding and Feeding at Halyburton Park, Sat, Jul 31 9:30a
• Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that "bite back" such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the Nature Trail Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. For more information call 910-458-8206. Event: Carnivorous Plant Hike at Carolina Beach State Park, Sat, Jul 31 10:00a
• Summer Day Camp August 2 - 13 Event: August Summer Day Camp at Onslow CO. Pines Park Administrative Office, Mon, Aug 2 7:45a
• Enjoy a 2.5 mile beach run/walk to support the BHI Conservancy's Sea Turtle Protection Program! The route will take you along the beach around Bald Head's Frying Pan Shoals, a beautiful spot for beach running as well as a hotspot for sea turtle nests! All proceeds from the event will allow the Conservancy to continue studying and protecting the scores of sea turtles that nest annually on the island. Event: BHI Conservancy Turtle Trot at Bald Head Island Conservancy, Tue, Aug 3 9:00a

It's Hotz Outside

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• After my last post about a new public boat ramp opening in Sunset Harbor, several readers asked about some of the other projects going on in the area.I thought I'd share the information here. More boat ramp updates
• In addition to the ramps, the renovated area includes a fishing pier, fixed and floating docks and a larger parking lot. Improved boat ramp opening
• Hook, Line & Paddle's second annual Charity Alzheimer's TJM Kayak Fishing Tournament is Saturday July 31. Kayak fishing tournament planned
• http://hotz.blogs.starnewsonline.com/files/2010/07/LockAndDam-300x225.jpg ."]Recreation areas at Lock and Dam #1 in Bladen County " including the boat launch and picnic area " will be closed to the public for the duration of a construction project in the Cape Fear River. Lockages available only by reservation two days in advance. Passage through Lock and Dam No. 1 requires two-day reservation due to construction
• "Paddling Eastern North Carolina" by Paul Ferguson has a Web site with updated information on local waterways. Bible of local paddling adds updates

Surf Reports

• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 0-1 ft. Light east winds with a slight chop. Small short period wind waves from the south-southwest. CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE : Surf: 0-1 ft. Light east winds with a slight chop. Small short period wind waves from the south-southwest.
• Hey, Sam with the report for Monday afternoon at 1:20 PM. 1-3 ft - ankle to waist high occasionally none and poor ATLANTIC BEACH : 1-3 ft - ankle to waist high and poor
• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 1-2 ft. Light east winds with a slight chop. Small short period wind waves from the south-southwest. IRON STEAMER : Surf: 1-2 ft. Light east winds with a slight chop. Small short period wind waves from the south-southwest.
• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 1-2 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south. EMERALD ISLE : Surf: 1-2 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south.
• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south. TOPSAIL BEACH : Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south.
• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south. SURF CITY PIER : Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south.
• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south. FIGURE EIGHT AND SHELL ISLANDS : Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable east winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south.
• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable south-southeast winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south. CRYSTAL PIER : Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable south-southeast winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south.
• This is LOLA with the forecast for Monday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable south-southwest winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south. C STREET : Surf: 0-1 ft. Light and variable south-southwest winds with smooth seas. Small short period wind waves from the south.
• Hey, Sam with the report for Monday afternoon at 1:20 PM. 1-2 ft - ankle to knee high occasionally none and very poor CAROLINA BEACH : 1-2 ft - ankle to knee high and very poor