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| COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN SUPPORT MEAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON HATTERAS ISLAND | Commercial fishermen are donating fish to help
feed homebound Hatteras Island residents every week. Since late June,
local fishermen have provided fish for the Friday lunches delivered to clients
of Hatteras Meals, Inc.
Hatteras Meals
currently provide daily lunches for 35 Hatteras Island residents who are
homebound, convalescing from surgery, or dealing with extenuating medical
conditions. The program is a local
adaptation of the national "Meals on Wheels" program, but does not receive
funding through the national organization and relies on local and county support.
Hatteras
Connection, a community-based development project, pulled together commercial
fishermen and other volunteers to organize the fish donation project.
Jim Lyons of
Buxton volunteered to clean, pack, and deliver the fish on Friday mornings for
preparation by Edith Byrd at Diamond Shoals Restaurant in Buxton. Jeff Aiken,
owner of Jeffrey's Seafood in Hatteras, offered use of his cold storage
facility, and Gary Weigel, manager of Jeffrey's Seafood, is overseeing the
collection of fish from commercial fishermen. Lyons said the
fish donation project has gotten off to a good start, with fishermen developing
an informal network for the rotation of donations among the fleet. He also said
lunches featuring local fish are proving popular with many Hatteras Meals
clients.
Hatteras Connection is dedicated to
sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship and is committed
to working to ensure a future for new generations of watermen on Hatteras
Island.
ridgeroad@earthlink.net
252-995-4131
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Rescue Men Documentary
July 10 and August 14th for the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers. The film will be shown on those dates at 2:00 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The event is free and open to the public.
 View the trailer for the documentary, "Rescue Men" The story of the Pea Island Surfmen. Participant in the production of the documentary include: Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historical Site; the Outer Banks HistoryCenter; The Pea Island Lifesavers Museum in Manteo (Cook House project); the National Park Service Outer Banks Group and N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island as well as with many individuals throughout the area. The United States Coast Guard participated in the filming to recreate the breaches buoy drill |
Volunteer Opportunities The Outer Banks Relief Foundation is seeking
volunteers to help with their "Christmas in July" fundraiser, July 9,
10 and 11. This is a fun even to be involved with and you will be doing your
part to support the Outer Banks Relief Foundation's mission to assist
citizens in our community who are burdened with financial difficulties
due to a debilitating disease or illness, or a personal tragedy or
crisis to themselves and/or their families. If
you would like to volunteer for "Christmas in July", please contact
Julie Walter at 252-305-0025 or via email at jwalter@homesandlandob.com.  Our Children's Museum
is looking for artists interested in painting, designing and/or helping with
Murals on our walls in Kitty Hawk. If interested, please reply to Alyssa
Hannon 252 599 1373. Children at Play is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization.
The Dare Literacy Council is in need of
volunteer tutors. Email dareliteracy@gmail.comAlbemarle Commission needs volunteers to deliver nutritious
meals to senior citizens in Dare County Monday through Friday. The Home Delivered Meals Program serves seniors that
are 60 years of age or over, homebound and no longer able to prepare a
nutritious meal for themselves. If you have one hour a month to help
a senior,please contact
Mary Jernigan at (252)475-5637 at the Baum Center, Sandra Cantrell- Bush at (252)473-9279
or Sandy Scarborough at (252)475-5625 at the new
Dare County Center. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, a partnering church or civic/community organization with Respite Care, please contact, Stephanie Bowers, Program Coordinator at (252) 475-5028.
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Sesame Street Children's ShowWestern Carolina University's
Musical Theatre Program will present performances of "Sesame Street Children's
Show" on July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15, at 10:30 a.m. The performances will take
place in the indoor theatre at Roanoke
Island Festival Park and are a part of Rifp's
Performance Series. The performances are free and open to the public.  Come
visit with some of the characters from the beloved television favorite Sesame Street as they host the show that
will showcase songs from other children's learning musicals. The show will not
only entertain young children but will also offer many engaging learning
opportunities. Children will delight in seeing some of the Sesame Streetcharacters come to life on the stage. See you tomorrow! The
mission of Roanoke Island Festival Park
is to involve residents and visitors, of all ages, in a creative and
stimulating exploration of Roanoke Island's
historical, cultural, and natural resources. For more information about this
event, call 252-475-1506 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com. Remember,
Sundays at the park are always � prices.
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Doula Training on the Outer Banks
Studies have shown that doulas help decrease the
cesarean rate. With one of the highest cesarean rates in North Carolina, there is a great need for more doulas. The Outer Banks needs local doulas! A doula is a person who attends the birthing family before, during, and just
after the birth of the baby. The certified doula is trained to deliver
emotional support from home to hospital, ease the transition into the hospital
environment, and be there through changing hospital shifts and alternating
provider schedules. The doula serves as an advocate, labor coach, and
information source to give the mother and her partner the added comfort of
additional support throughout the entire labor. Click to visit Cappa Site  | Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
(CAPPA)! offers
comprehensive, evidence-based education, certification, professional
membership and training to childbirth educators, lactation educators,
labor doulas, antepartum doulas and postpartum doulas worldwide. Trainig will be offered in the Outer Banks,Friday, September 24, 2010 at 9:00am trhough Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 6:00pm. *Special Pricing through July 24 - 300.00*. After the 24th, Cost is 350.00 . For more information or to register contact: CAPPA Faculty Laura Nance Laura@forloveofbaby.com (828) 446-6705
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Christmas in July
Photo from North Beach Sun  | There has been a rumor that RUDOLPH has been sighted on the Outer
Banks recently!!! When he was interviewed by the press, he said that he
was getting ready for CHRISTMAS IN JULY, a unique fund-raiser sponsored
by the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Chairman of the CHRISTIMAS IN JULY fund raiser, Julie Walter,
Marketing Manager for Homes & Land of the Outer Banks magazine has
announced that the promotion is planned for the weekend of July 10-12
and will see many businesses and their employees sporting RED NOSES !!!
Containers will be available and donations will be collected for the
benefit of the OBRF, whose mission is to assist our community when
health crises strike. The focus of this endeavor will be to involve our
tourist-guests in having some fun for a most worthy cause!!! If you have a business (be it financial, dry cleaning, restaurant,
yo-yo manufacturing, whatever!) and would like to participate in a
terrifically enjoyable event, contact the OBRF office at 261-2004, or email us. ckelley@outerbanksrelieffoundation.com. In the last five years, the Outer Banks Relief Foundation has
provided over $300,000 to over 200 local citizens in need. Financial
assistance amounts range from $500 to $5000. Some examples of those
situations are individuals stricken with cancer, or with serious blood
or nerve disorders, or spinal injuries, or MS. OBRF works closely with
the other charitable and helping organizations here in our Outer Banks
community, in order to coordinate our support and services to the
needy, to not duplicate our efforts, and to maximize our collective
resources as much a possible, particularly in these challenging
economic times.
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8th Annual Outer Banks Charity
Classic Tennis Tournament Seeks Sponsors to
Benefit Hospice
The Eighth Annual Outer Banks Charity Classic
Tennis Tournament, the signature
fundraiser for the Hospice Program of Dare Home Health and Hospice, an agency of
the Dare County Department of Public Health, will be held from Friday to
Sunday, Oct. 1 - 3, 2010.
"The primary purpose of this event is to raise funds and awareness of
this compassionate end-of-life care program, while promoting tennis," said Jim
Groff, chair of the Outer Banks Charity Classic Tennis Tournament. "With the
community's support, we hope to raise $25,000." Being co-sponsored
by Duck Woods Country Club, the Kilmarlic Health & Racquet Club, the Pine
Island Racquet & Fitness Club and the Corolla Light Resort, the three-day
event will be held at the Duck Woods and Kilmarlic courts.
Funds are raised
primarily through auction proceeds and sponsorships, The
names of all Benefactor Sponsors will be listed in the tournament program. All tax deductible
donations will be given directly and in entirety to Dare County Hospice. To
become a tournament sponsor, please contact Ralph Webster, sponsorship
committee chair, at 252-453-8079, or Jim Groff, tournament chair, 252-255-0576. For more information or to register
to play in the tournament, please call the Duck Woods Tennis Facility at (252) 261-6438 or Kilmarlic Health and Racquet
Club at (252) 491-8626.
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Kim Kalman EVERY Monday Evening.
 Kim Kalman Holy Redeemer
Church music minister and national recording artist, is hosting the Outer Banks
Christian Music Summer Concert Series on EVERY Monday evenings this summer, 7 PM at
Holy Trinity Church in Nags Head.
Joining Kim at the July 12 concert will be Crossing Over of
Manteo. Admission is FREE. Come enjoy
great Christian music at the beach. Kim will be
performing material from her Christian CDs including her new release, I LOOK TO
YOU. it's free, bring the family...relax & have fun! What
better way to spend a Monday eve while on vacation...renew your spirit
at the  beach with some goood Christian music! A portion of the love offering proceeds will
benefit the OBX food bank & ICO.
Whalehead Club Concert Series Kim will also sing on Thursday, July 15th, as part of the SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - Every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm. Relax
on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy local musicians
performing on the historic Whalehead Club front porch. Bring your
beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound
while supporting the musical arts! No alcohol permitted to be brought
into the park. Wine and snack concessions available. Leashed
pets welcome. Admission and Parking are free. Currituck Heritage Park MP 11.5, Rt. 12 N. Corolla, NC. 252-453-9040. www.whaleheadclub.org |
 The Dare County Center
located in
front the the Dare County Administration building
across the street from CVS in Manteo. The Center is a multi-generational facility that will
provide resources, programs and activities that will enhance the lives
of Dare County citizens of all ages.
The Center amenities include a fitness room, arts and crafts room,
lounge/media room, kitchen, dining room, multi-purpose room, stage,
activity room, and two classrooms. Click here for
Fitness Center Orientation Outline
The Center will provide programs and
activities for everyone, this includes youth, adults, older adult and
families such as arts and crafts, exercise classes, cooking classes,
theater productions, health and wellness programs, trips, health fairs,
family fun nights, estate planning, technology classes, tax assistance,
Medicare assistance, and much more.
Nutrition Program
The nutrition program's purpose is to promote, maintain, and improve the
health and well-being of older adults through the provision of a
nutritionally balanced meal five days per week served in a congregate
setting or delivered to the home. Meals are now being served at
the Dare County Center Monday-Friday, except holidays.
For more information or to sign up for this program please call
Nutrition Site Coordinator Sandra Cantrell-Bush at 252.475.9279.
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