Dear Friends,

Soon the beach will be empty, no longer full of chairs, umbrellas and sunbathers. The malls will only be crowded on the weekends, and school will not be on the mind of shoppers, as Christmas is just around the corner. Summer 2006 is fading fast and making way for fall, when a very different type of guest takes over resort. Yes, it's almost that time...when the pace slows down and the empty nesters & golfers can come down and still enjoy the great weather without having to fight the crowds and wait in line at the restaurants.

We would like to thank all our summer patrons who helped make this season a great success. Please know that all the comments and suggestions sent in will receive the utmost attention as the goal of our management is to make Avista your vacation destination for years to come.

At this time our golf department is gearing up for a very busy golf season. Our new and long awaited golf book should be heading your way soon but just in case you do not receive it do give us a call as we would not like you to miss out on the latest specials and golf happenings .

Our Food & Beverage team has already started planning some great entrees for our special golf dinners ..don’t just bring your golf clubs bring your appetite as well and be ready to try out the 20oz Cowboy steak at the end of the day.From check-in to checkout, the staff is ready to make any golf groups stay at the Avista a stay to remember. After all, that's what we're here for.

If golf is not for you , Abbey our concierge will be happy to offer you the latest show line ups , various festivals that Myrtle Beach is famous for at this time of the year or just point you in the direction of the best shopping deals in town .

FALL MIGRATION
The Fall Migration will be here before we know it! Join us for dancing on the oceanfront deck poolside with live entertainment!

Tootie Brown will play poolside Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17 from 2:30pm - 5:30 pm

Butch Davidson will play poolside on Friday and Saturday September 22-23 from 3pm - 7pm

RATES FOR 2007
We have started getting calls for 2007 rates and have loaded specials through August 2007. Call today us today at to reserve your room of choice at early bird prices!!!

SNOW BIRDS
We are planning activities for our monthly guest this winter. Activities will include but are not limited to:

• Snowbird Registration
• Monday Morning Meet and Greet
• Morning Beach Walk Group
• Bocce Ball on the beach
• Bridge Group
• Card/Game Night
• Once a month show outings
• Group night on casino boats
• Weekly Snowbird Dinners
• Murder Mystery at House of Blues
• Once a month birthday party for snowbirds
• Recipe swap/potluck party
• Par 3 Outings
• Monday Night Football
• Shag Dance lessons
• Holiday parties and dinners (Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's etc…)

Look for more information to come next month!

Did you know that South Carolina consistently ranks in the top ten on the United States lowest average gas prices by state? This past week it has been number one everyday! Check out www.gasbuddy.com for more information.

Congratulations!

        Britteney Barker & Jason Wilson     August 26, 2006

These happy couples were married at the Avista during the past month. The Avista Resort Management and Staff wish you a lifetime of happily~ever~after!

Until then…
Staff/Management
Avista Resort

The Sun Fun Summer of Celebration is wrapping up with a new festival Labor Day Weekend. The first Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival will take place Sept. 1-2 at the Valor Park area of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The Beach, Boogie & BBQ festivities include a barbeque competition, car show, free concerts, free outdoor movies and more.

The festival kicks off on Friday, Sept. 1, with an Anything But Pork barbecue contest and sampling from 5-8 p.m., a free beach music concert by the Rickey Godfrey Band from 5-8 p.m. and a free outdoor movie, ''Batman Begins,'' at 8 p.m. on a huge outdoor screen. Smoke on the Beach, a barbecue contest sponsored by the Omar Shriners, will begin Friday with a best booth/showmanship contest and competitors will begin cooking their barbecue creations that evening. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Coolers are not permitted.

The festival continues on Saturday, Sept. 2, with the Smoke on the Beach barbecue competition's judging beginning at 10 a.m. and the award ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. The winning team will receive $5,000, the championship title and other great prizes. Plus, beginning at noon and while supplies last, festival attendees will have the opportunity to purchase barbecue dinners. Other vendors also will be selling food and drinks. Smoke on the Beach currently has 45 teams registered and is accepting registrations until Aug. 18.

Saturday's events continue with Wheels on the Beach Car Show presented by the Myrtle Beach Car Club at 2 p.m. Registration is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday for all entrants and all proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Winners will be named that evening at 6:15 p.m. Categories include best of show, people's choice and best work in progress.

Billy Scott & The Prophets will keep the festival rockin' with a free concert from 5-8 p.m. Then families can enjoy the movie "Grease" playing on the outdoor screen beginning at 8 p.m.

The Alabama Theatre | Barefoot Landing, U.S. 17, North Myrtle Beach, "One: The Show," featuring dancing, comedy and a variety of music, including country, Broadway, bluegrass and gospel. Shows this week at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tickets $31.60-$36.25 for adults and $15.80 for ages 3-16. Call 272-1111 or visit www.alabama-theatre.com.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show | Northern intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 17 Bypass, Myrtle Beach, featuring fast-paced competition between North and South with music, games and performers on horseback. Shows this week at 6 p.m. today, Saturday and Wednesday. Tickets $36.99 for adults and $19.99 for ages 4-11. Call 497-9700 or visit www.dixiestampede.com.

Legends in Concert Theater | 301 U.S. 17 N., Surfside Beach, featuring tribute artists paying homage to Garth Brooks, The Temptations, Trisha Yearwood, Elvis Presley and Louis Armstrong. Shows this week at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Monday-Thursday and also at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets $31.95-$35.95 and $14.95-$18.95 ages 3-16. Call 238-7827 or visit www.legendsinconcertsc.com.

The Palace Theatre | At Broadway at the Beach, U.S. 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, featuring Le Grande Cirque with acrobats, contortionists, trapeze artists and aerialists. Shows this week at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday-Thursday and also at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Tickets for 8 p.m. shows $33-$44 and $10 for ages 3-12; $26 ages 13 and older and $10 ages 3-12 for 10 a.m. show. Call 448-0588 or visit www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com.