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 The National Council of Churchesthrough its Committee on Families and Children, and the
Health Task Force, senses that our nation's cry for dependable, affordable
health care for all people is growing in volume and strength. Like the
prophet Habakkuk, we believe we hear God's injunction to "write the vision
plain..." In response, we are committed to work for a straightforward
approach that honors all persons and is sustainable by both individuals and
society. You can read a background paper on healthcare reform can be found and Pastoral Letter on Healthcare and Call to ActionThe NCC's member faith groups - from a wide spectrum of
Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Evangelical, historic African American and Living Peace
churches - include 45 million persons in more than 100,000 local
congregations in communities across the nation.
Other faiths are calling for action as well: Union of Reform Judaism, Jewish Reconstruction Federation, Unitarian Universalism Association, and Catholic Charities.
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Best Day Foundation ConcertBest Day Foundation will hold a Benefit Concert in Corolla The Best Day Benefit will be held at Sundogs Bar and Grille in Corolla on Thursday, September 3.
There will be food and drink special throughout the day. Best
Day foundation, which helps kids with special needs build confidence
and self-esteem through safe, fun-filled adventure activities, presents
Best Day Benefit Concert to raise funds for "Best Day" documentary and
to start a Best Day sector in Corolla. Come join us and look for the
tents in the parking lot! Music will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue
until 2:00 a.m. Events will include silent auction starting at 12:00
p.m. followed by a night of action sports films, live music, raffle,
and good times all for a great cause! Best Day is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax-ID: 26-2223078) based in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization
helps kids with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through
safe, fun-filled adventure activities including surfing, bodyboarding,
kayaking, snow-tubing and more.
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Volunteer Opportunities
 Albemarle Commission needs volunteers to
deliver nutritious meals to senior citizens Monday through Friday. If you
can donate an hour, please contact Della Perry at 252-475-6543 or Sandra
Cantrell Bush at 252-473-5768 ext. 28
The Dare Literacy Council (DLC) is in need of volunteer
tutors. Tutors are trained to teach adults to learn to read, to improve their
reading or math skills, to learn English as a Second Language or to prepare for
their GED (high school equivalency). Contact the DLC to register for both the orientation and
training at (252) 216-7773 or dareliteracy@gmail.com. |
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Business & Professional Women to Meet at Spa Vogue
The September meeting of the Virginia Dare Business &
Professional Women will take place at the elegant Spa Vogue on Wednesday, Sept.
2 from 5 to 9 PM. Dr. Johnny Farrow will
present information (about 6 PM), and answer questions.
Information, registration forms and flyers will be available for
our 12th Annual Women's Symposium to be held at Duck Woods Country
Club on Nov. 5 from 11 to 2 PM. Contact Fran
at 252-202-8467 or fkapinos@aol.com about the
symposium. |
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Many great organizations are looking for volunteers for fall events and activities. Meet new friends and do good.
Organizations are invited to list volunteer
opportunities at CommonGood or email obxcommongood@gmail.com
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 "free gas for a year raffle, bingo, Chicken and Fish Fry  by Leon Saunders, games, a
bake sale, music by Freedom, and other live entertainment. And that is not all: pony
rides, a helicopter and fire truck display. You can even try your pitching arm at dunking
a few commissioners, principals and coaches at the  dunking tank! All proceeds to benefit the Interfaith
Community Outreach. The ICO works hand
in hand with various Dare And Currituck County faith congregations and many
public and private organizations to provide individuals and families with
emergency gap services and assistance,
including financial aid, food, clothing and the essentials to help families who are facing an emergency
situation during these tough
economic times.
The Fall Family Festival starts Saturday, September 12th at 7am through 4pm at the church grounds of the Jarvisburg
Church Of Christ just
seconds off highway 158 in Jarvisburg.
Sponsored In part by By The
Currituck County Travel And Tourism Department and Walmart Of Kitty Hawk. |
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Peace and Justice Interfaith
Coalition Film Series
The Council is sponsoring a monthly series of highly-acclaimed documentaries on social and justice issues. Films are shown on the third Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Holy Redeemer. The first film this series (September 15) will be Silent Killer, a powerful, exquisitely photographed documentary that will get people talking
again about an international crisis that keeps haunting the world. When will we end hunger or will it
always be with us?Why
should we try? What will it take? What are we doing now? How do U.S. efforts to
end hunger compare with those of other developed countries? Can biotechnology
play a role, and if so, how? Is hunger just a problem of distribution or do we
still need to produce more and better crops? These are the questions addressed
in the documentary SILENT KILLER.
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Charity Classic Tennis Tournament seeks auction items
 Interested in donating a new item or service for a
worthy cause? Then consider offering your special something for
the silent or live auction to be held at the culmination of the Seventh Annual
Outer Banks Charity Classic Tennis Tournament to be held from October 1 to
October 4.
 The tennis tournament is the signature fundraiser
for the Hospice Program of Dare Home Health and Hospice, an agency of the Dare
County Department of Public Health (DCDPH).
Hospice is not a place or a destination, but a special type of care for
those facing the end of life and for their families.
"This is going to be one social event you will not
want to miss," said Jim Groff, Chair of the Outer Banks Charity Classic Tennis
Tournament. "Come enjoy great tennis,
great fellowship with friends and neighbors, and delicious food while helping a
great and worthy cause." Auction items will be available to the highest
bidder at the silent and live auctions to be held at Duck Woods Country Club.
This year's goal is to auction 60 items and currently more than 30 items have been
donated. Anyone wishing to make a
donation should call Maureen Buckley, Auction Chairperson at (252) 261 4837
or
by email.
Information
and registration can be obtained by calling Tony Willingham, Duck Woods Country
Club at (252) 261-6438; Ivo Dentchev, Kilmarlic Health & Racquet Club at (252)
491-8626; Rick Ostlund, Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Club at (252)
453-8525, or Stephanie Howard, Corolla Light Resort at (252) 453-4565. |
Literacy Volunteers are Needed
 The Dare Literacy Council (DLC) is in need of volunteer
tutors. Tutors are trained to teach adults to learn to read, to improve their
reading or math skills, to learn English as a Second Language or to prepare for
their GED (high school equivalency). No teaching experience is necessary. If
you are interested in learning to become a tutor, you are required to attend a
brief tutor orientation prior to the tutor training workshop (see details
below). The purpose of the orientation is to explain what is required of
literacy tutors and to help you decide if tutoring is the right volunteer
activity for you. Contact the DLC to register for both the orientation and
training at (252) 216-7773 or dareliteracy@gmail.com.
TUTOR ORIENTATION - FREE (select one date)
Wednesday, September 9, 6:00-7:30 pm at the KDH Library OR
Saturday, September 19, 4:00-5:30 pm at the Nags Head
Baptist Church
TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP - $20 (please register by
September 20) Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am-4:00 pm at the Nags Head
Baptist Church The $20 fee covers the cost of your workbook and lunch is
provided.
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Currituck League of Women Voters Toast 19th Amendment Anniversary
Eighty-nine years after women first gained the right to vote in this country,
Currituck women continue to be trailblazers.
Not only have Currituck women obtained political offices once reserved for men
- county commissioner, school board and clerk of Superior Court - the county
is also home to one of the handful of female sheriffs in North Carolina.
"I think everyone in this room is a leader," Currituck League of Women Voters
president Nancy Proctor said, speaking to a room of about a dozen Currituck
women Thursday. "I thank all of you for the leadership you provide to the
county and the role model you provide for our daughters."
The occasion was the League of Women Voters' celebration of the 89th
anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution, and the attendees included Currituck Sheriff Susan Johnson,
Board of Education members Sharon Martz and Pat Stretar and Clerk of
Superior Court Shelia Tyler.
To readmore in the Daily Advance
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