• Tree trimming set Dec. 4
• Movie dates

There are pages on Obits, Calendars, Transportation, and Social Events.  Thank you and Congratulations Linda!   Contact Linda at  lp@outerbanksseniors.com

 

 

 Come and learn about what reform might deliver, what might still be left to be accomplished, as well as how to influence legislation with informed advocacy. League members from the Piedmont Triad League of Women Voters, Robin Lane and Dr. Teresa Bratton, will present the program followed by Mary Ellen Hawthorne discussing "How a bill becomes law". Robin is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator who serves on the LWV-US Health Care Education Task Force; Dr. Bratton is a primary care physician. Both live in Greensboro and have been active in the local League's health reform roundtable, a group which has met for more than two years to plan and deliver voter education programs on health care issues. Participants will gain an understanding of the specific steps available to them to influence the outcome of the reform initiative in Washington.

The Outer Banks Cancer Support Group was founded in 1989 by the late Alice Kelly.  Alice was an Outer Banks local who found through her cancer journey, the lack of services and help in Dare County.  The group is a non-profit organization and is open to any resident in Dare County, whether they are a cancer patient, survivor, caregiver or just want to be part of a support group.  The group's objective is to provide moral and emotional support and temporary financial assistance to those going through the various stages of cancer.  Transportation subsidy is available to anyone who requests it and additional temporary financial help is available to those who have a true need. 

 

The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday at the Cancer Resource Center of The Outer Banks Hopsital.  Guest speakers are welcomed, bringing new knowledge and help to members and visitors.  The Outer Banks Cancer Support Group relies solely on donations from individuals, civic groups, and local business owners along with two yearly fundraisers, The Alice Kelly Fishing Tournament and The Seascape Golf Tournament.  All funds raised are used to help local Dare County residents.  If you are a cancer survivor, family member or friend of someone who is a cancer survivor, the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group extends a warm welcome to join the other members and share your experience with them.  A cancer survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer, and includes a newly diagnosed person, as well as a long-term survivor.  Volunteers are always welcome to help the group with fund-raising and for ongoing support of the cancer community of Dare County.   More information is available from President Jim Goes at 252-261-1149 or Bese Kelly, MSW at 252-449-7350.

About 50 citizens and government officials turned out for the dedication ceremony. According to the county's Web site, the Moyock Library is the third branch of the Currituck County Public Library, which has facilities in Barco and Corolla. It will feature existing programs offered by the library system, as well as special exhibit space maintained by the Currituck Arts Council.

Pam Jaskot, a spokeswoman for the North Carolina State Library, said the new library creates a wonderful sense of place. "To see the collaboration with the arts, a beautiful area for the children, the wonderful computers - it's just wonderful to see," she said. "Civic engagement is clearly alive and well in this community and the financial support and dedication of your county speaks volumes."  Jaskot said Moyock's new library is one of the finest in the state, and she expects it will be used a lot. "I visit a lot of libraries in my job and this place is just beautiful," . "All across North Carolina we see that the usage of our public libraries is growing tremendously. We also know that when a new library is built of renovated, the usage always increases."  Jaskot said she sees the library as a mainstay for the community and a beacon to attract new families and businesses to the area.

 There will be a Fair Trade catalog ordering party at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks in Kitty Hawk on Friday, November 6th from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.  During the party, we will view a short video about Fair Trade and enjoy international music and free multi-cultural munchies as we browse the Fair Trade catalog and pre-order for the BIG FAIR TRADE SALE at the UUCOB on December 5th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Placing your order during the pre-sale party will allow you to be sure the Fair Trade items you want will be available for pick-up at the sale on December 5th.  All catalog orders must be paid at time of order.  60% of proceeds goes directly to Fair Trade companies and 40% to the UUCOB.  Shopping now for all your holiday and home gifts with Fair Trade companies puts your money behind equitable working conditions and environmental sustainability. Fair Trade creates opportunities for economically and socially marginalized producers, respects cultural identity, requires safe and empowering working conditions for women and families and cultivates environmental stewardship.  Buying Fair Trade gifts brings beautiful, hand-made items into your life and the lives of others while fostering fair practices across the globe; making this holiday season a season of giving you can be proud of with good will towards all! For more information please call 473-6457 or visit uucob.org.  The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks is located on the corners of Kitty Hawk Road and Herbert Perry Road.