Fairfield Harbour Hosts Annual Flotilla Saturday, Dec. 8, Converging At Old Shoreline Clubhouse
Residents Of Local Boating And Golf Community To Welcome Procession Of Boats Arriving At The Inner Harbor As Part Of Holiday Festivities
NEW BERN, NC, December 09, 2012
Fairfield Harbour (http://www.fhpoa.com), a residential boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, has announced that the community will host its annual flotilla on Saturday, Dec. 8. The boats will raft up in the Inner Harbour at approximately 5 p.m. at the same when spectators and boat passengers will begin a group sing-along of Christmas carols. Participants will break the raft at 5:30 p.m. as the on-the-water parade begins around the Inner Harbour. Spectators are encouraged to gather on the shoreline of the Old Shoreline Clubhouse by 5 p.m. to participate in the caroling and enjoy the spot to view the lighted boats. The public is invited to attend this free event.QUOTES:
"It has been a treat every year for residents and guests of Fairfield Harbour to view the procession of finely decorated vessels coming to our community and greet these visitors when they come on shore," said Larry Knapp, president of the Fairfield Harbour board of directors. "The flotilla is a unique and fun occasion for adults and children to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Come early to find a great location where you can watch the arrivals and join everyone in singing some holiday favorites."
ABOUT FAIRFIELD HARBOUR:
Established in 1975, Fairfield Harbour is a boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, North Carolina. Residents living in this recreational, resort and retirement community have access to numerous social networks as well as a 75-acre manmade harbor along the Neuse River that lies only 18 miles from the Intracoastal Waterway. Fairfield Harbour is located on more than 2,000 acres and includes more than 1,300 privately-owned single family homes, 144 condominiums and 24 townhouses. Dedicated to giving back to the community, Fairfield Harbour and its residents actively support more than 75 nonprofit groups in the region, including the Wounded Warrior Project, Tryon Palace, Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation and Coastal Women's Shelter. Community Association Services (CAS, Inc.), which is led by John Stone, president, serves as the professional management company for Fairfield Harbour. Fairfield Harbour was most recently named "Community of the Year" by the Community Association Institute of North Carolina. For more information about Fairfield Harbour, visit http://www.fhpoa.com.
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