Children and Youth Partnership for Dare county presents Kidfest at Festival Park, Friday April 23rd from 9:30 to 12:30. Kite Making, Willife, Olympics, Face Painting, Crafts. Seed Planting, Girl Scouts, Imagination Library, Mommy @ Me, and Children at Play and more.  Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County is a private, non-profit organization designed to provide programs and services to children and their families in Dare County. The Partner ship offers a variety of programs and resources to ensure the healthy development of all children from birth to five years of age. Change the First 5 Years and You Change Everything 

Monday, April 26th 4 - 6 PM, FFHS - Media Center
This is the last in the four part series. This session will begin with women and the Depression Years, followed by a review of the monumental role women played in WWII. Following their exit from the public world of work, women begin again to clamor for equal rights. Black women's role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's and the road to the ERA will be discussed. Dinner at New York Pizza Pub, 2217 S. Croatan Hwy, MP 10. This is a BPW scholarship benefit$12 donation at the door
All you can eat Pizza, Salad Bar and Soft Drink

  On April 1, 2010 Governor Bev Perdue issued a proclamation naming April 2010 as Cesarean Awareness Month. The proclamation states that "maternal-child health is improved by preventing unwarranted cesareans through education, support during recovery, and considering vaginal birth after cesarean."  The North Carolina State Department of Health has reported that the cesarean rate in 2008 is the highest ever reported in North Carolina with a rate of 31.3 percent.
 
Cesarean rates in North Carolina have risen for ten consecutive years and are alarmingly higher than the 10-15% average recommended by the World Health Organization, causing unnecessary and avoidable risk to both mother and baby. A recent report from Amnesty Internationalconnects high cesarean rates to rising maternal mortality in the US. Cesarean rates are influenced by non-medical factors including individual philosophy and training, convenience of doctor or patient, the patients socioeconomic status, peer pressure, fear of litigation, and financial gain. Cesarean rates at local hospitals are climbing, ranging from 32.3% at Albemarle Hospital to 40.4% at The Outer Banks Hospital.

Women who are seeking information about how to avoid a cesarean, have a VBAC, or are recovering from a cesarean can visit www.ican-online.org for more information  or to locate one of the six North Carolina ICAN chapters in Jacksonville, Greenville, Charlotte, the Triangle, the Triad and the Outer Banks.   

Kitty Hawk Farm and Flea Market Offers Free Rental Space for Nonprofits

Through their Non-Profit Program, Kitty Hawk Farm & Flea Market will donate two spaces, two times per year to each nonprofit organization. In addition to the spaces,two announcements on our Public Address system will be made. Hold a "garage sale", sell cookies, popcorn or handcrafted items. Or have an informational booth. To assure maximum success, Kitty Hawk Farm & Flea Market will meet with your representative and provide the necessary forms, tips to make your day successful and a publicity packet to get the word out about your organization's event at the Kitty Hawk open air market.

As space is limited and some dates may not be available, four to six weeks notice is needed for reservations. When your organization is ready to set a date, please contact the market's Non-Profit Coordinator at (252)564-9030 , Wednesday through Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm. Or visit the website for more information. Market opens in June.

Dare Chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club
 Monday, April 26 for one night only ! For a donation of $12 for Adults,$9 for Kids enjoy some of the best pizza on the beach! All-you-can-eat pizza, salad bar & soft drink! New York Pizza Pub, MP 10.