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CommonGood E-News What's happening in social justice, social action and community outreach in Dare County, Currituck Outer Banks and Lower Currituck.
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Welcome the Immigrant
The N.C. Religious Coalition for Justice for Immigrants was formed in response to rising anti-immigrant rhetoric and sentiment here in North Carolina.
This coalition has one purpose: to remind people of faith that all people are created in the image of God. In our various faith traditions, it is unacceptable to use -- or let others use -- dehumanizing language in describing fellow human beings. This coalition acknowledges that finding a solution to immigration policy is a complex matter and that people can and do disagree about policy specifics.
But our longstanding faith traditions compel us to recognize the full dignity and humanity in all people.
The legislative session is heating up, with numerous anti-immigrant bills coming out over the last few weeks. You can review the list at their website.
Across the state, over 1,100 people from more than 20 denominations and religious traditions have taken a public stand in favor of hospitality over hostility. |
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State of the Older Adult
 Dare County will hold a county-wide, "State of the Older Adult" public forum that will identify primary needs and solutions for the community's senior citizen population on Friday, March 27 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The forum will be held at the College of the Albemarle Campus located at 205 Highway 64/264 across from the Chesley Mall in Manteo. The conference will feature keynote speaker Dennis Streets, Director of the Division of Aging and Adult Services in North Carolina and several other facilitators in the breakout sessions.Registration forms can be picked up at the following locations: Thomas A. Baum Senior Center in Kill Devil Hills, The Fessenden Center in Buxton, Dare County Administration Building lobby in Manteo, or by clicking here. For more information on the forum, contact Brandi Rheubottom at (252) 475-5636. |
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NC Council of Churches 2009 Legislative Seminar
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
9:00 - 3:30
White Memorial Presbyterian Church
1704 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, North Carolina
Workshops On Specific Issues:
Affordable Housing, Community Corrections, Death Penalty, Global Warming, Health and Healthcare, Human Trafficking, Immigration, Issues Affecting Gay and Lesbian People, Jobs and Labor, Mental Health Reform, And Public Schools.
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Re-Entry Scholarships for Women 25 or older who reside in Dare or Currituck Counties.
Sponsored by:Virginia Dare Business & Professional Women's Club. For an application and more information contact: Fran Kapinos, 252-202-8467, fkapinos@aol.com
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My graduate studies were in human resources, communications and theology. Not one economics course. So my understanding of the current economic crises is quite limited. Talking heads just don't do it. I need larger sound bites with lots of graphics. Then I discovered NPR's Planet Money. A blog with explanations, short videos and illustrations. For example visit this great short on terminology used in understanding the credit crises. If you like this one, look for others on the blog under the category Fun with Economics.
Have fun,
Nancy
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Mock Court
Presented by the League of Women Voters of Currituck County. Thursday. March 19, 6:00 p.m., Currituck County Judicial Center, 2801 Caratoke Hwy., Currituck.
Mock Trial focusing on a driving while impaired and drug case. Program participants include:
Sheriff Susan Johnson
Clerk of Court Sheila Tyler
District Court Judge Eula Reid
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Linda McGee
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Children at Play
A new organization, Children at Play, strives to provide a community gathering place for the purpose of developing young children's levels of physical fitness, health and creativity. Children at play hopes to become a unique Outer Banks facility where our community can foster their young children's development through creative, cooperative and skill developing play!
It is currently providing sessions at the YMCA on
Friday, March 20th 9-3
Friday, April 3rd 9-3
Sessions are free, in an open house format, so come whenever and stay as long as you would like!
Put on your play clothes and come out to join us for a lot of fun learning activities to do with your children!
and will be providing session
Other spring sessions are scheduled at All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores.!
April 17th - 9:30 - 3:00
May 1st - 9:30 - 3:00
Children at Play is recruiting Board and Committee members as well as volunteers. If you are interested in seeing a Children's Museum open here in the Outer Banks, please consider sitting on the Board or being part of a committee to make this Museum a reality. The Board of Directors would be involved in recruiting sponsors, developing activities for the museum and making connections in the community.
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Mommy & Me Fundraiser
This year's BIG Mommy & Me fundraiser, where the proceeds will go towards community outreach programs, the 80's Night at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on March 27. This event is open to the public.  Pull out some 80's gear and get ready to dance to some of your old favorites at the Outer Banks Brewing Station. DJ starts at 9:30, $5 cover charge. VIP Tickets Available for $20 (includes admission to event, access to VIP room and appetizers from 7-9), sold in advance and at the door.
Outer Banks Mommy & Me, Inc. ("Mommy & Me") celebrated its five year anniversary on November 5, 2006. Mommy & Me was founded by Thea Crane O'Neil and Cheri Peele. The group began with 10 members with the support of Children Youth Partnership for Dare County and Dare County Youth Center grew to 100 members in just one year.
Outer Banks Mommy & Me is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of young children birth through the age of 5. Playgroups are an integral part of the organization, offering an opportunity for children to play and socialize and for caregivers to interact.
 In order to establish a strong network to support children, the group organizes activities for parents, including: dinner and movie nights, book club, board game nights, attendance at lectures on child rearing and child development issues presented by professional medical staff, pot luck dinners, weekend retreats, an annual Valentine's Day ball, local area art performances and guided kayak tours. Members assist one another through Meals for Moms, a program where members volunteer to provide meals to any family who has recently welcomed a new child or whose caregiver may be ill. Since its founding, Mommy & Me has been dedicated to giving back to the community. Participation has been strong in events such as: American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, March of Dimes Walk America and Hotline's Festival of Trees. Members have come together to donate clothes and baby items to families in need through Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County, Child Services and other community organizations and to families in Hatteras after Hurricane Isabel. Recently, the organization donated diaper changing stations to the Dare County Youth Center and Westcott Park. The group also adopted a beach access as part of the local Adopt-A-Beach program. Outer Banks Mommy & Me, Inc. is a member-run organization with approximately 125 current members. For more information and activities, call 305-0787 or email obmommyandme@yahoo.com. |
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All you can eat Pizza Night Benefit
Sponsored by the Chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club, Tuesday, March 31 for one night only ! At New York Pizza.For a donation of $12 for Adults,$9 for Kids Enjoy some of the best pizza on the beach!Your donation will help fund educational scholarships provided to women here at the Outer Banks. The Dare Chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW) has established an Educational Endowment Fund to provide scholarships to worthy women over the age of 25 who need financial help to resume their education. So get some great pizza and help your community! Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $12.00 donation includes all-you-can-eat pizza, salad bar & a soft drink or 2 tickets for 1 large pizza-to- go.;To purchase tickets: Contact Fran 202-8467 or Ann-Marie 489-1994 | |
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