Happy Birthday Sam!

What a wonderful year!

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Cancelled!

Due to the inclement weather, the ward beach party for this Saturday has been cancelled.

Saturday August 22nd 2009

Where: Fort Macon State Park

2300 E Fort Macon Rd

Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-5638

Meet at the church before 7:00 AM on Saturday to carpool down.

Lunch/Fish Fry at 1:00pm
Sign up to bring sides in your Quorum and Relief Society Meetings.

Directions from the Raleigh 1st Ward Chapel
5060 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-4428‎

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Sunburn Warning!

Make sure to bring down high SPF sunblock and lather it on. Hats, glasses, and other cover are advisable. Try not to end up like this guy:

What is there to do?

About the activity:
Fort Macon State Park has picnic shelters,showers, and dressing rooms. There is enough parking for several hundred cars. The beach has lifeguards. Bring down your cabanas, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, and beach blankets.The state park has a Civil War Fort to explore and a snack bar and is close to other venues.

In addition to the swimming, eating, games, and other fun socializing at the ward activity, some members may choose to go down the night before or see a couple sights during the day. Here are a few suggestions for the area:
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
$8 dollars Adults, 6$ Children 6-17, 5 and under FREE for admission. Its within 15 minutes from the activity.
In Nearby Beaufort, NC:
The NC Maritime Museum See how ships are made, look at the seashell collection and get to know the seafares historical experience.
Walk on the waterfront or explore the historic buildings on Downtown Beaufort.
Enjoy the history and ambiance of or The Old Burying Ground Graveyard, a great place to tellghost stories.