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 The Dare County Department of Public Health (DCDPH) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. This years flu vaccine protects against the three viruses that research suggests will be most common. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the flu as soon as the 2010-2011 season vaccine is available.
There is one more flu vaccination clinic for seasonal flu vaccine.
First Flight High School
Thursday, October 21, 2010
3:00pm-5:00pm
Please call the Dare County Department of Public Health at 475-5003 to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins will also be accepted.
The cost of the flu vaccine is $34.00. Cash, check, Medicare, Medicaid and BC/BS are accepted.
For more information about the flu or flu vaccination, contact the Dare County Department of Public Health, Margaret Parker, Immunization Public Health Nurse at 475-5003 or visit www.flu.gov.
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 Getting My Head Out of the Sand
It is nice to know I'm not alone - but it doesn't make me feel any better.
The study also found important gaps in knowledge and common misconceptions about climate change and the earth system. These misconceptions lead some people to doubt that global warming is happening orthat human activities are a major contributor, to misunderstand the causes and therefore the solutions, and to be unaware of the risks. Thus many Americans lack some of the knowledge needed for informed decision-making in a democratic society.
Americans also recognize their own limited understanding of the issue. Only 1 in 10 say that they are "very well informed" about climate change, and 75 percent say they would like to know more. Likewise, 75 percent say that schools should teach our children about climate change and 68 percent would welcome a national program to teach Americans about the issue.
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13---wealth of African-American households in North Carolina as a percentage of the wealth held by white households ("Racial Wealth Disparity in North Carolina," Center on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity, UNC-Chapel Hill, September 1, 2010)
4---net worth of African-American households in North Carolina as a percentage of the net worth held by white households (Ibid)
50---percent of Afric an-American households in North Carolina with less than $100 in savings (Ibid)
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Food Rescue
CommonGood would appreciate hearing from anyone involved with Food Rescue from local grocery stores or restaurants.
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Volunteer Opportunities
 Volunteer at the Beach Food Pantry There are many ways to become involved in helping the Beach Food Pantry. We are open Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 4 pm. If you would like to volunteer to help clients during these hours, please contact a coordinator from a participating church listed on the Supporting Members page
Youth Partnership for Dare County is looking for caring volunteers to tutor at-risk preschool children using the WINGS preschool literacy program. WINGS volunteers will play literacy-based games at least once a week, focusing on memory, comprehension, problem-solving, creative thinking, and decision-making. The typical time spent volunteering each week is 1-2 hours. For more information, please contact Carla Heppert at 252-441-0614 or email her at wings@darekids.org. Children and Youth Partnership is a non-profit organization serving children, youth, and families in Dare County. The Partnership administers the state Smart Start program for Dare County for children birth through age 5 and is a central source of information about activities, programs and resources for children
Children at Play is currently looking for volunteers that would like to work in the museum with the children, doing activities such as arts and crafts, stories and games. Our address is 3809 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 and our number is 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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2010 Outer Banks Association of Realtors Scholarship Surf Fishing Tournament
 Friday, October 22nd. Registration 7:30 am. Morning Session: 8:00 am to 12:00 am. Lunch cooked on site: 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Afternoon session: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Award Ceremony immediately following the afternoon session. Cash Prizes Rewarded. Oregon Inlet Beach. The 2010 Outer Banks Association of REALTORS� Scholarship Surf Fishing Tournament's goal is to raise more money than ever for the children of the Outer Banks! One way you can help the children is by becoming a sponsor or donating a prize to be raffled off, and in return you will benefit our community leaders of tomorrow and have your business recognized! Another way to help, Register your team to fish, $150 for a 6 person team To date the Fund has awarded 150 scholarships, totaling $152,800! The recipients are guaranteed continued funding in the amount of their original scholarship each year they remain in college and keep their grades up! Your support of this worthwhile endeavor will help guarantee the continued funding of scholarships. Contact Rich Pearson/Surf Fishing Committee Chair 252-489-1343 or email richpearson@century21nachman.comor Karen Pierce/OBAR 441.4036 karenp@outerbanksrealtors.com
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13th Annual Women's Symposium
 Thursday,November 4, 2010 , 11:00 - 2:00, Duck Woods Country Club. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Dare BPW Scholarship Fund. Registration: $35 in advance Reservations are necessary. Includes delicious lunch, seminar, silent auction, raffle and door prizes.For more information call Fran at (252)202-8467 or e-mail fkapinos@aol.com. Featured Speakers include, Betty Shotton, CEO of LIFTOFF LEADERSHIP, Rosie Bucherati, Gail Harper, President of Business & Professional Women's Club/NC Federation , and Carol Rogallo Sparks.
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Walnut Island Community Pride Days
 October 21st through October 23rd from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. each day. Walnut island has many residents that are elderly, disabled or struggling through these difficult times. They need help - able-bodied individuals to give time, strength and energy to help with clean-up.
 Sign-up will be at the Clubhouse located at 109 Faris Drive beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day and be available throughout the day. Meals will be served at the Clubhouse between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day . Each volunteer will receive a ticket when they sign up and work. This meal is a way of saying Thank you, we appreciate the help. If you can help one day, every day, or even just a few hours, it would be so very grateful. A push mower and weedeater are needed!
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Survey on Housing Need
If you are an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability or a parent or guardian of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability or parent of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability that is under the age of 18 years and are interested in affordable housing in Dare County, please take a moment to take this brief survey. This survey is to help The Arc of NC and Monarch determine the need for affordable housing. While the information in this survey will help plan for housing needs, it does not guarantee housing. DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES IS OCTOBER 27TH.Please contact Nicole at The Arc of NC if you have questions or need more information. She can be reached at 800-662-8706 or by email at nkiefer@arcnc.org.
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National Business Women's Week October 18-22
 Each year during the third week in October, we stop a moment to honor the contributions of working women and the employers who support them during Business and Professional Women's Foundation's Week, a great opportunity to recognize and highlight the progress women have made as business owners and entrepreneurs. Today there are 7.2 million majority-owned, privately-held, women-owned businesses in the United States. These firms employ 7.3 million people and generate $1.1 trillion in sales. Only twenty years ago it was still legal to require a woman to have a male co-signer before receiving a business loan. That changed with the passage of the Women's Business Ownership Act in 1988.
Not all women-owned or run businesses are small. There are currently 13 women running Fortune 500 companies. While that is nowhere close to parity, it does represent an increase over the mere 2 in 1998.
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Volunteers Needed for Free Adult Dental Clinic
The Dare County Department of Public Health and Healthy Carolinians of the Outer Banks are partnering with the North Carolina Dental Society to host the second annual NC Missions of Mercy event, a free adult dental clinic. The clinic will be held on Friday and Saturday, Ocotber 29 and 30 in Kill Devil Hills at the Dare County Parks and Recreation Youth and Family Recreation Park at 602 South Mustian Street.
 Over 150 dentists and hygienists from across the state and Dare County will provide free dental services including cleanings, fillings, and extractions. The goal is to serve 1200 adult patients as part of the Missions of Mercy dental program. Assistance is needed to orchestrate such a large scale event, community volunteers are needed to help with registration, parking, set up, clean up, and numerous other support functions.
Last year's Dare County Missions of Mercy dental clinic provided  free services valued at over $400,000 to nearly 1000 adults. During those two days, 2,950 dental procedures were performed.
Volunteer applications are available on-line. Please submit applications by October 15, 2010. For more information contact Sheila Davies, Community Development Specialist with DCDPH, at (252)441-2324 or sheilad@darenc.com. Additional information about the Dare County Missions of Mercy dental clinic can be found at www.ncdental.org.
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Episcopal Bishops'Pastoral Letter on Immigration
The House of Episcopal Bishops, concluding its Sept. 16-21 fall gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, has issued a pastoral letter and a theological resource on immigration.
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The bishops considered immigration, evangelism and mission amid changing cultural contexts during a regular rhythm of Bible study, theological reflection and worship. Prior to the bishops' regularly scheduled meeting, about 40 bishops, spouses and partners participated in a Sept. 13-15 visit to  Douglas, Arizona, and Sonora, Mexico, to acquaint themselves with the way immigration law impacts people on both sides of the border. To the right, Bishops of the Episcopal Church participate Sept. 14 in the Healing our Borders vigil commemorating those who have lost their lives
crossing the border in Cochise County Arizona since 1994.
Below is an excerpt from the beginning of the Pastoral Letter:
Dear People of God,
Throughout our meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, we have reflected on the immigration crisis facing our host state, the United States, and all nations globally. A number of us visited the United States-Mexico border and saw first hand the many troubling and complex issues that face migrants, immigrants, the border patrol, local ranchers, and Christian communities seeking to minister to all of these groups. We are also mindful that similar border issues confront other nations represented in The Episcopal Church, especially countries in Europe, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and Colombia and Ecuador.
Holy Scripture teaches us that all human beings are made in the image of God, and that Jesus Christ gave his life for all people. Furthermore, both the Old and New Testaments declare the importance of hospitality to resident alien and strangers, a hospitality that rests on our common humanity. All human beings are therefore deserving of dignity and respect, as we affirm in our Baptismal Covenant (Book of Common Prayer, p.305). So our gracious welcome of immigrants, documented or undocumented, is a reflection of God's grace poured out on us and on all.
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Low Income Energy Assistance
Dare County Department of Social Services will be accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program November 1st through November 12th.  Qualifying individuals will receive help with heating costs in the form of a onetime payment that will be issued in February 2011.
Individuals may apply each Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, during the application time period (with the exception of November 11th, Veteran's Day) at the social services office located at 107 Exeter Street Manteo. Additional application sites are available as follows: The Hatteras Island Satellite Office on highway 12 in Frisco November 1st - 12th 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, the Employment Security Commission in Nags Head November 2nd and 9th, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM and the Thomas Baum Senior Center November 3rd and 10th 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM.
If you have any questions or are unable to come to the agency please call the Dare County Department of Social Services at 475-5500.
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