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April 23, 2009

ICO Golf Tournament

Kinobe and Soul Beat

Volunteer Opportunities

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KidsFest at Festival Park, Friday, April 24th, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.Celebrate Week of the Young Child at Roanoke Island Festival Park.Bring a picnic lunch! Sponsored by Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County. Activities contributed by Cooperative Extension, Girl Scouts, Mommy & Me, National Park Service, US Coast Guard and others.

Pavilion Stage Events

Steve the Dream-All Morning

Story Time with Ms. Mac-10 AM

Kindermusik with Ms. Marsha-10:30 AM

Kinobe with Soul Beat Africa-11 AM

Kinobe 's Rhythm Workshop-12:15 PM

For more information call 441-0614 or visit www.darekids.org.

Interfaith Community Outreach / Outback Golf Tournament

Time to sign upfor the June Tournament to benefit ICO. Visit ICO website for more information.

Currituck Partnership with South Hampton Roads on YMCA

Currituck commissioners have agreed to explore a possible partnership with the South Hampton Roads YMCA to build a multi-use recreation and community center in the county.
According to Commissioner Paul O'Neal, Currituck officials have long discussed the idea of a county recreation center, and have even set aside between $15 million and $18 million in a reserve account for such a facility.

South Hampton Roads YMCA offers families fitness packages, health and nutrition classes, child care, yoga, cycling as well as swim fitness. Membership also includes access to all South Hampton YMCA facilities, including locations in Elizabeth City and Dare County.

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Do Good. Volunteer

National Volunteer Week - April 19-25, 2009, Celebrating People in Action, captures the meaning behind this signature week: honoring the individuals who take action and solve problems in their communities. This celebratory week will also focus national attention on the impact and power of volunteerism and service as an integral aspect of our civic leadership.

Kinobe & Soul Beat Africa, here April 24, 7:00.

Kinobe Herbert is a young talented musician from Uganda who is already receiving acclaim throughout Africa, Europe and America. Kinobe started played music at the age of 5. In May 2007, he released his debut album, Soul Language, which reflects his roots in traditional Ugandan acoustic music. With his band Soul Beat Africa, Kinobe blends traditional instruments from Africa with modern instrumentation to create a unique African-World music, bringing together rhythms from Africa, Asia, America, and the Caribbean.

The group will be in our community for a week and this will be their first performance, come welcome them and be prepared to sing! Donations welcome, Potluck reception to follow. Sponsored by Dare County Arts Council!

To be held at the Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates Center.

North Carolina Medical Crisis
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In North Carolina, more than any other state, the recession has triggered a burgeoning medical crisis. A steep rise in unemployment has fueled a commensurate increase in the number of people who do not have health insurance, including many middle-income families.

Read More in Washington Post.

Volunteer Opportunities

Help Change a Life. Volunteer with the Girl Scouts

The Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast can find a position to fit you! Call Marsha Riibner-Cady for more information at (252) 473-3094 or email her at marshar@gsccc.org

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Children at Play Inc. is looking for volunteers on many levels. Please contact: Alyssa Hannon 599 1373. childrenatplayobx@gmail.com childrenatplayobx@gmail.com
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The Boy Scouts of America Scouts are always looking for adult volunteers who are willing to work with boys, work with and/or train adult leaders, and to play administrative roles in support of scouting. Contact: Larry Proctor, Albemarle District Commissioner, Boy Scouts of America, Email or by phone at: (252) 202-0006.

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