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Updated: September 25, 2007

Swansboro Pilot Association Event News

  • Saturday, August 18, 2007 was the annual hanger party / potluck dinner hosted by Rob & Kim Kirkpatrick. The event started at 4:00 PM and ran until sometime after 1:00 AM. This years raffle prizes netted over $1000.00 that will go towards the 2008 scholarship fund. Thank you to all that donated prizes and those who purchased tickets. We need to thank Russell for the live music and to his special guests, his Mom and son for joining in and singing. We were also joined by William Phelps along with his telescope to view the planets and stars, It was good to see that so many people took the time view the cosmos. And again we had a great choice of food and drinks. Sorry that the beer ran out so quick. Photo's of the event can be viewed under the members area.

    Sunday, July 29, 2007 was the fly out to the Gilroy Garlic Festival. We only had only 2 planes fly out for this event. We arrived at South County Airport at 10:00 AM and got a free shuttle ride from Magnum Aviation (FBO) to the Garlic Festival. We experimented with the assorted items in the Grommet Ally that included stuffed mushrooms, scampi, pasta and of course GARLIC BREAD. Moving away from Grommet Alley you could find crawdads, alligator, snake, kettle corn and of course free garlic ice cream. During our stay we observed a garlic shucking event and witnessed the beginnings of the garlic festivals version of hell's kitchen. At 3:00 PM we had Magnum Aviation pick us up and return us to the airport. It seemed that everyone that went had a good time but we found that nobody would stay around us for 2 days ;-).


Saturday, June 23, 2007 was the annual Swansboro Pilot Association Barbecue / Potluck Picnic and fund raiser that started at 11:30 AM at Dyer Lake. Steaks, Hot Dogs and Soda's were be provided for a $5.00 donation for adults and a $2.50 donation for children. This event is open to all community members and their guests but we had a lite showing this year of only about 50 people participating. The raffle prizes were a big hit with Kim getting her P-40 from Bill in some sort of haggling deal. 35% of the raffle proceeds went towards the Swansboro Pilots Association Scholarship fund.


Friday, May 11, 2007 Dinner Night Out was at the Fifty Grand Restaurant in Pollock Pines. We had 24 RSVP and 20 showed up. The food and service was very good with a good choice of Prime Rib, Ribs, BBQ Chicken, soup and salads. It even looks like Roger had a good time. Thanks to all of those who could attend and we hope to see more at the next event.

April 30, 2007 - DUMPSTER PROGRAM A BIG SUCCESS

On April 28, 2007 The Swansboro Pilot Association sponsored a 33 cu. yard dumpster that was located at the Mosquito Fire house for the members of the Mosquito and Swansboro community to dispose of there household and yard waste. This year we had 49 residents dispose on things. The dumpster opened at 8:00 AM and by 10:00 AM it was getting pretty full. The volunteers were able to flag down Jim Collins as he was driving by with his backhoe and he was able to compress the trash thus allowing us to stay open until noon. THANKS JIM.






I wish to thank all of the volunteers that helped out this year. I also want to thank Jo Thomas for arranging the dumpster delivery. If you are interested in volunteering for next years dumpster duty, please contact us from this web site.
February 28, 2007 - Local Swansboro Weather added to web site
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