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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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 There are 62 children
behind this vehicle.
Not one of them can be seen
by the driver behind the wheel.
At least 50 children
are backed over by
vehicles every week.
48 are treated in
hospital emergency rooms.
2 die.We all do it. 10-20 times a day we put our vehicle in reverse and back
up. Rarely do any of us think about the danger involved. Please think about it and
Visit Kids and Cars.For Kai and his Forever Family
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Mark your Calendar Future Events
MAY 19: FILM AND DISCUSSION SERIES "EVERYTHING'S COOL"
MAY
31 CONTINUING THE JOURNEY, SPONSORED BY DARE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
JUNE
9 FOOD BANK OF THE ALBEMARLE WILL HOST DINE OUT TO HELP OUT
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Dare Literacy Council Fundraiser
Eat at Applebee's in May on Mondays and Wednesdays-- Plus,
on Wed. Kids Eat Free!: The Applebee's Dining to Donate fundraiser is a
fantastic way to support literacy and there is no cost to you other than the
cost of your meal.
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Interfaith Community Outreach / Outback Golf Tournament
 Sign up for the June Tournament to benefit ICO. Visit ICO website |
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Nonprofit Management Courses
The Duke Nonprofit Management Training program has 4 more
classes scheduled for the spring semester.
Board Development for
Young and Growing Nonprofits
Jean Pudlo May 8 9:00 am to Noon
Visit obx,learn.org or call Bob
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Organizations
in the Outer Banks and Currituck are invited to list volunteer
opportunities at CommonGood . Provide as much information as
you would like. This is a public forum so use good
sense when including links, email addresses and phone numbers.
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Coyote at Harmony Caf� At Baum Senior Center
May 8, 7-9 in the Evening, Tickets $10.00 Includes Wonderful Music, endless coffee from SOUTHERN BEAN, Delicious Desserts, Beverages. Sponsored by GEM and Lions.  Coyote has an engaging and spontaneous presence that invites
listeners
and
audiences "into their living room" with enchanting, intimate songs and
colorful music tinged with folk, rock, blues & jazz flavors. LISTEN HERE! |
What is World Fair Trade Day?  On and around May 9th, people in 80 countries worldwide will
hold events to mark World Fair Trade Day in order to highlight the importance
and benefits of Fair Trade. Fair Trade is a competitive business model that takes into account social values often
disregarded in conventional business - one that builds equitable, long-term partnerships
between consumers in North America and producers in developing regions. Its mission is to empower the most
vulnerable farmers and artisans around the globe. Fair Trade guarantees a fair wage
and safe working conditions for producers and also supports sustainable practices that minimize our environmental
footprint. For more information, check out www.crsfairtrade.org.
Looking for some local shops that carry fair trade goods:
Theraroma, Manteo
Front Porch Caf�, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head Website: PlanetPleasingGoods. Go to Church. Many area churches serve Fair Trade Coffee after services.
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Iron Jawed Angels
FRIDAY FILM NITE - IRON
JAWED ANGELS
Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, May 8, 7 The film Series will be showing contemporary films that raise social and
ethical issues of interest. After each film, there will be a discussion
session for any who wish to participate (or just listen).
The first film in the series will be IRON JAWED ANGELS, a true story of how
young activists Alice Paul (played by Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (played by
Frances O'Connor) took the women's suffrage movement by storm, even risking
their lives to win women the right to vote. Dare County's League of Women Voters' also support and endorse this community
event.
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Currituck Kitchen Table
Parents and Community Members in
Currituck County are invited to ather around our "Kitchen Table" to talk about ways that
our parents are getting involved now, and how we can help parents become more involved
at school and at home. Everyone is invited to this open and inviting discussion May 12, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Currituck County Cooperative Extension Center on Shortcut Road in Barco
Call 232-2223 EXT 230 to make your reservations today
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Reform Immigration for America
 WHYTell Congress: "It's time to fix the broken immigration system. Pass comprehensive immigration reform this year!" Our broken immigration system is hurting our economy, American
families, and all American workers. Comprehensive immigration reform is
the solution. President Obama supports reform. But only Congress has
the power to pass legislation. The NC Council of Churches has just published free fact sheets that are available for distribution
in your congregation or community group. "Faith &
Immigration" highlights the religious calling to welcome the stranger,
while "Society & Immigration" evaluates common misperceptions
about immigrants. |
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