Be Part of the “Wonder”! Carousel Center for Abused Children’s Presents its 9th Annual Gala

January 31st, 2012

The Carousel Center for Abused Children is pleased to announce that the 2012 Gala will take place Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington, NC.

“This year’s theme is ‘One Hit Wonders’.”, says April Scott, Executive Director for the Carousel Center. “It will be night of fun as local ‘celebrities’ lip sync and dance to the songs you know and love.”

For the second year in a row, patrons will also have the opportunity to bid on original artwork by George Pocheptsov. A preview of the art as well as online bidding begins February 16th on our website, www.carouselcenter.org. In-person bids will continue until the intermission of the gala show (approximately 9:00 pm on March 17th).

Tickets are on sale now for the Reception and Gala. This pre-show event runs from 6:00 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. and includes heavy
hors d’oeuvres, open bar and admission into the show. The cost for the Reception and Show ticket is $100 and can be purchased by calling the Carousel Center at 910-254-9898 or sending a tax deductible check made out to: The Carousel Center, 1501 Dock Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Curtain time for the show is at 8:00 p.m. “Show only” tickets will be available at Thalian Hall Box Office (910-343-3364) beginning February 15th. Tickets can be purchase for $50. A limited number of slightly obstructed view tickets will also be sold for $25.

For more information:
Web: http://carouselcenter.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carousel-Center/192449620786663

Phone: 910-254-9898

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Reporting suspected child abuse mandatory

January 11th, 2012

Please click on the following newslink as written by the Carousel Center’s own April Scott and published by the Wilmington Star News

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20120111/ARTICLES/120119958/0/FRONTPAGE?p=1&tc=pg&tc=ar

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2012 Gala Call For Acts!

January 10th, 2012


Have you ever wanted to be on stage at Thalian Hall but didn’t think you had “what it took?”

Now is your chance…

and it is for a great cause!

The Carousel Center for Abused Children’s 2012 Gala Committee is looking for acts to perform during its “One Hit Wonder” stage event on March 17th beginning at 8:00 p.m. on the main stage at Thalian Hall.  This is a lip-syncing event so no actual singing talent is needed. Grab some friends or co-workers and work up a 2-3 minute act to the beat of a song everyone will know and love. Veteran theater production expert Steve Vernon can assist your group in fine tuning your act for maximum audience applause.

The time commitment is relatively low.  A run through will be scheduled at the Tileston Center on March 12th or 13th or our production crew can come to you.

In addition, a full cast rehearsal will take place the evening of the 15th.

All cast members can purchase a $25.00 cast pass which includes admission to the Red Carpet Reception (heavy hors d-oeuvres and open bar) as well as a CD copy of the show. 

Encourage friends and family to attend the show and cheer you on. Tickets are $50 each (slightly obstructed view tickets $25).


If you’d like more information, please call Anna Murphy at 910-512-9100.



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Listen to your Heart Party

January 5th, 2012
When
Saturday, February 11, 2012
  • Time
    7:00pm until 10:00pm
  • Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar and Dancing to the music of the Mako Band
    Romantic Raffle
  • $100 per couple $50 single ticket
    For more information email April Scott at april.scott@carouselcenter.org

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    2012 Carousel Center Gala – One Hit Wonders!

    January 5th, 2012
    • When
      Saturday, March 17, 2012
    • Time
      7:00pm until 10:00pm
    • One Hit Wonders” will be held at Thalian Hall on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Local “celebrities” will perform to their favorite song or performer. Truly one of the community highlights of the year, this
      year’s show promises to be one you don’t want to miss!
    • We are currently seeking a few more acts for the show. 
    • For tickets and sponsor information, email April Scott, Executive Director at
      april.scott@carouselcenter.org

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    3rd Annual “Kids Baking a Difference” Bake Sale

    December 6th, 2011

    Date: December 17, 2011
    Time: 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
    Place: Brigade Boys and Girls Club (2759 Vance St. Wilmington, NC 28412

    The Brigade Boys and Girls Club is excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual “Kids Baking a Difference” Bake Sale benefiting the Carousel Center for Abused Children. The last two years they have raised over $1500 to support the Carousel Center’s worthy mission and critical funding needs.

    For more information on how you can help please call Michelle at 910-392-0747

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    Jammin’ 99 Holiday Hugs Campaign Benefitting the Carousel Center

    December 6th, 2011

    Jammin’ 99.9, is asking you to Hug a Child! Help us help The Carousel Center for Abused Children this Christmas by purchasing a Holiday Hug. While you are doing your Christmas Shopping, take a second to drop into Perry’s Emporium or Jeff Fountain Tire and buy a hug. They are just a dollar and they go to a great cause, The Carousel Center, the non-profit organization committed to assisting victims of child abuse by providing critical care services to children from throughout southeastern North Carolina. Last fiscal year, the center provided services to 271 children ages newborn – 17 with allegations of sexual & physical abuse. So hug a Carousel Child This Christmas. Stop By Perry’s Emporium in Barkley Commons, or Jeff Fountain Tire on Oleander and give a dollar. Jammin’ 99.9 Holiday Hug For the Kids Of The Carousel Center… To get more info log on to jammin999fm.com.

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    2010 Annual Carousel Center Gala: Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and More

    March 11th, 2011

    The Annual Carousel Center Gala: Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and More

    April 16, 2010

    One, two, three o’clock, four o’clock rock
    Five, six, seven o’clock, eight o’clock rock
    Nine, ten, eleven o’clock, twelve o’clock rock
    We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight!

    Back in 1955, Bill Haley and the Comets used these lyrics to usher in the era of Rock n’ Roll, wowing audiences everywhere and making musical history. On Friday, April 16, at 8 p.m. at downtown Wilmington’s Coastline Conference and Event Center, the same culture-bending, hip-twisting, guitar-twanging history will be revisited in all its celebrity at The Carousel Center’s “Making Legends Local – Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and More” seventh annual live benefit performance.

    The one-night-only event on Friday, April 16, will showcase the talent of local community and business leaders who assume the identities of various Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famers, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Queen, Janis Joplin, The Beatles and KISS.
    The program begins at 8 p.m. and is preceded by a Red Carpet reception from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person for the show and $100 per person for the receptions and preferred seating at the show. A limited number of tickets will be available for $25 per person. Tickets are available for purchase by calling The Carousel Center at (910) 254-9898.

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    Flounder Fishing Tournament – June 18,2011

    March 11th, 2011

    Tom Banks of MTS Services
    holds yet another successful Flounder Fishing Tournament to benefit
    The Carousel Center for Abused Children

    On Saturday, June 18, 2011, Tom Banks of MTS held another successful flounder tournament with great weather.  For nine years this event has been made possible by hard work, planning and sponsorship by Tom Banks along with other sponsors, Commscope, Communications Supply, Hilti, Infranet Technologies, JPI, Carolinas Network Products, Inc., Belden, NPI Connect, JCI, Corning Cabling Systems, Accu Tech and PPD.  Some of these companies not only sponsor the event but they contribute by enjoying the festivities and fishing.  This years event casted in 74 anglers all hoping to catch the big one. 

    After a  couple frustrating catches the big one came in for Chris Hunt at 6.8 lb, 2nd place went to Mike Accattato with a 5.85 pounder, 3rd place went to angler Chase LeBlanc weighing in at 5.00 lb, 4th place winner was Capt. Mark Armstrong with a 4.25 lb flounder and 5th place winner came in at 4.15 lb to angler Brent Langdon.  Congratulations to all the winners and a huge thank you to all anglers and sponsors for your participation and contributions.

    This year’s event raised over $14,000 which will support programs at the Carousel Center.  Over the past years the flounder tournament has  casted in over $100,00 to support the atrocity of child sexual and physical abuse here in Southeastern North Carolina. 

    A huge thank you to Inlet Watch for allowing us to use their grounds over the years, Matt Davis of Marine Copper Design for the beautiful plaques and Tex Tackle for donations and sponsorship.  The biggest thank you goes to Tom Banks, he does this every year with no demands from the center, he does all the work, donates from his pockets and gives 100% of the proceeds to the Carousel Center.  He’s a true angle of the children!

    If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this great event please contact Tom Banks at for more details  910-279-5713 or emailing tbanks@mtsservices.com..

     **All proceeds benefit The Carousel Center**

     

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    “Listen to Your Heart” Valentine Dance

    February 11th, 2011

    Date:  Saturday, February 11, 2012
    Time: TBA
    Location:  The Balcony on Dock
                           113 Dock Street (3rd flr)
                       Wilmington, NC 28401

    *** PLEASE REVISIT FOR MORE DETAILS ***

    $50/person Black Tie Optional

    Enjoy Music, Dancing, Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar

    For more information or to make a reservation please contact April Scott at april.scott@carouselcenter.org or 910.254.9898

    Please make checks payable to:

    The Carousel Center
    1501 Dock Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401 

    100% of the proceeds benefit the Carousel Center

    Photo’s From 2011 Listen to Your Heart Dance

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