The 17th Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Day Festival took place on Saturday, March 15th in the Emerald Plantation shopping center. I went and had a blast, enjoying a couple brews and bands in the beer garden. Infectious Blues and Jennifer Shelton Licko were fabulous. See all my photos from today in my Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Day Festival 2008 Flickr Set

The 17th annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Day Festival will be upon us soon. Everyone in town looks forward to the local rite of spring that takes place in Emerald Plantation, this year falling on March 15th from 9am to 5pm. There will be bands, a beer garden, food and craft vendors, rides, and more:

8 am at the Eastern Regional Access (2701 Emerald Dr.) Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation will sponsor an 8k road race. Registration is from 6:45am to 7:30am at the access. Fees for the race are $15 before March 10th and $20 after. The first 100 registrants receive a free t-shirt. There are seven age categories that have awards.

At 11 am on the main stage catch the Little Ms. And Mr. Leprechaun Contest. Boys and girls ages 2-3 and 4-5 will be in leprechaun costumes and judged on originality, creativity, and overall stage presentation. The contest requires pre-registration no later than 12pm Friday March 14th. Registered participants are asked to be under the main stage tent by 10:30am n the day of the contest.

The renovation project for the Emerald Isle police station was completed quickly and on schedule, and the department will hold an open house to celebrate. The open house will take place Tuesday, January 15 form 5-7pm. The Police station/town hall complex is in the center of town, opposite Emerald Isle Realty and west of Lee. The public is invited, and it is free to attend.

The Emerald Isle Police Department is pleased to announce the completion of the Police Station Renovation/Expansion Project.
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The result is a modern, expanded Police Station with improved evidence, property, and records storage areas; dedicated holding areas and interrogation areas; improved office space; and a more customer-friendly public reception area.

The Emerald Isle Friday Free Flicks continue in 2008 with the first offering on January 11. The movie will be Evan Almighty, and will be at the Parks and Recreation Gym near Town Hall. Showtime is at 7PM, and admission is free. Popcorn and drinks are available for $1. No outside drinks or food is allowed, and you should bring chairs or blankets. View the Flyer for more Emerald Isle Friday Free Flicks information.