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NC Aquarium Seafood Series Kickoff on February 9
 Chef John Romm* from Keefer's Bar & Grill in Powells Point, N.C. will be our first Seafood Series presenter of 2011 at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island on February 9.
Participants will tantalize their tasted buds with new recipes from the sea, presented by talented local restaurant chefs. Class participants will receive biological information, copies of recipes, and a savory sample of each dish. Cost is $20. There are only 20 participants per class! Pre-registration is required. Call 252-473-3494 ext. 232.
I've never had a bad dish at Keefers. Just a quick drive over the bridge.
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Caring Effectively for a person with Dementia
The GEM Center, a non-profit organization providing dementia care, education and support within the OBX community will present a six week class "Caring Effectively" beginning February 15th. Designed for family care givers as well as health professionals, the course has been well received within the Alzheimer research community. Lisa P. Gwyther, education director for the Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Duke University has praised the "Caring Effectively" curriculum, calling the series of classes "rich, practical and comprehensive." Each two hour session will address a specific aspect of providing effective care to the elderly especially those who suffer from dementia. Topics include understanding the progression of the disease, how to communicate effectively at each stage of the disease, examples of successful behavioral interventions and choosing a caregiver. The course, designed by GEM Executive Director and All sessions are from 7 - 9 PM and will be held at Holy Redeemer by the Sea Church located on Kitty Hawk Road in Kitty Hawk. Scheduled class dates are February 15 and 22; March 1, 8, 22 and 29. There is a fee of $15.00 to cover the cost of materials. Interested participants may receive certification from Alzheimer's North Carolina Inc. for an additional $10.00. Pre-registration is suggested: visit the GEM website at www.thegemcenter.org for more details or call Executive Director Gail Sonnesso at 252-480-3354.
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Workshop Provides Artistic Way to Cope with Cancer
Art for Healing is a series of Saturday workshops designed to introduce cancer patients to accessing art as a unique and creative way to express the complex emotions and stages of the cancer journey. Participants in the first workshop, "Artful Journaling," to be held on February 5th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., will be guided to find strength and companionship through journaling. The workshop will be led by local artist Liz Corsa and writer Eve Turek
A second series, "Beading Cancer," is scheduled for March 5th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All materials for the workshops are provided free to participants. Seating for both workshops is limited so advance registration is necessary by calling 449-7350.
Art for Healing is a powerful message. Watch this video from Cancer Lifeline (Seattle) to understand more.
Th e Outer Banks Hospital's Cancer Resource Center is dedicated to helping patients with cancer better understand their diagnosis and treatment and cope with . To register to attend Art for Healing, please call 252-449-7350.
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Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing
 The Currituck-Dare Community Foundation is holding a Grantwriter Workshop on February 17, 2011, 1:30-4:00 PM, Towne Bank of Currituck, Hwy. 158, Grandy. Learn where to find grants, how to write the best applications, how to get ready, how to apply on-line, identify problems and pitfalls of grant writing. Register: to Peggy Birkemeier by Feb. 14 PH: 252-491-8166, or email: pbirknccommf@embarqmail.com. Currituck-Dare Community Foundation is an Affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Information about the 2011 Currituck-Dare Community Foundation grants cycle will be available on March 01, 2011.  Applications for grants by the Outer Banks Community Foundation must be received in the Foundation office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011. The application process will be online. Above is grant recipient Hattaras Island Meals.
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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 - the Outer Banks Children's Museum is looking for volunteers! We are looking for individuals who would be interested in assisting in building, painting or creating new exhibits. Exhibits are designed to teach and inspire young children in our community. This is a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity. If interested, please contact us at the museum at 261 0290. Children at Play is a locally founded 501(c)(3) non profit organization.
The Dare Literacy Council is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising, administrative tasks, publicity, and tutor/student support. If you have an education background, volunteers are needed to help with assessing students and developing tutor seminars. If you are fluent in Spanish, help is needed communicating with students. The DLC is an all-volunteer organization so as little as one hour is a tremendous boost to helping the DLC continue to serve the community. To volunteer, call Marian at (252) 261-6940, email dareliteracy@gmail.com or visit dareliteracy.orgThe Senior Nutrition's Home Delivered Meals Program serves seniors 60 years or older, homebound and unable to prepare a nutritious meal. The Albemarle Commission needs volunteers to deliver meals to seniors in Manteo and in the beach area, Monday through Friday. If you can share one hour a month to assist with meal distribution, please contact Mary Jernigan at (252)475-5637 at the Baum Center or Sandra Cantrell- Bush at (252)473-9279 at the 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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People with Disabilities
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Exceptional Children (Part Two) A wealth of information on exceptional children is provided by the North Carolina Department of Education, Exceptional Children Division. Instructional Support and Related Services provides leadership and direction related to academic support, assessment and instructional planning of students with disabilities. While much of this material is aimed at teachers and administrators, caregivers and those in the community that support them, can learn a great deal. Individualized Education Program. The IEP is a written statement for a student with a disability that is developed, at least annually, by a team of professionals knowledgeable about the student and the parent. The plan describes the strengths of the child and the concerns of the parents for enhancing the education of their child, and when, where, and how often services will be provided. The IEP is required by federal law for all exceptional children and must include specific information about how the student will be served and what goals he or she should be meeting. Below is a chart of who might be part of IEP Team: 
If you have had experience with IEP meetings, I'd love to hear from you. George Graham, Director, Exceptional Children, will be providing more information next week. |
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Autism Support Group
On February 3, Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, 6:30-8:30 pm, the Autism Support Group is encouraging members and friends to bring ideas to the meeting of hands on tools/interventions, etc that you have used to help children on the spectrum in different ways. We are looking at helping parent  s, teachers and professionals to be able to walk away from the meeting with a bigger bag of tricks to put into the collection you have already...and having added to other peoples' bags of tricks. If you feel that you don't have anything to offer, please still come as we would love to have you there at the meeting. Dinner will be provided as well as childcare. Contact Eileen Lowery if you need childcare. http://www.SurfingForAutism.org
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Oxford Houses
  A 35 year old program has come to the Outer Banks. Oxford Houses are a clean and sober housing option for individuals in recovery. The first North Carolina Oxford Houses were established in Durham and Asheville, NC in the spring of 1991. North Carolina is part of a network of 1,400 Oxford Houses with more than 10,000 beds. As of August 2010, there are 140 houses in North Carolina, with locations in 28 cities. With an average of 8 beds per house, there are more than 1,000 Oxford House beds in the state. Individuals typically enter an Oxford House after completing a drug and alcohol treatment program. Individuals living in a house are expected to participate in a recovery program in the community during their residence  In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home.There are three houses located on the Outer Banks. For more information, contact, Keith Gibson, Outreach, 919/673-1042. keith.gibson@oxfordhouse.org
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Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know and Do Before It Is Too Late
 Jean-Louise Dixon (Attorney at Law) and Julia Taft (Enrolled Agent) will lead a panel discussion on estate planning and wills, living wills, powers of attorney, Medicare, Medicaid, and estate taxes. What are the basic documents that you should have in place and why? Are you prepared for a significant medical event? Addressing these topics and more, this program is scheduled to take place from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, February 9, at the Baum Center in Kill Devil Hills. Estate Planning 101 is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Dare County (LWV - DARE) The public and LWV-DARE members are encouraged to attend this important presentation which is free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to both women and men of voting age, will prove to be a rewarding experience. For further information, please contact co-presidents: Audrey Esposito, saesposito36@gmail.com, or Lori Williams lwms@embarqmail.com or visit the website at www.darenc.org
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Myths about Pregnancy and Birth Explained
 Outer Banks Birth Network Free Workshop for Moms and Moms-to-be on February 10, 2011, 7-9pm Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room. Everything you ever wanted to know about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum but were afraid to ask. Join us for a fun-filled evening of myth-busting and learning led by a panel of birth professionals including a labor doula, a postpartum doula, a childbirth educator, a  breastfeeding consultant and local mamas who've been there! If you are a new mom, pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or are passionate about birth and babies, this FREE workshop is for you! (252) 207-5601 or outerbanksbirth@gmail.com for more information.
The BirthNetwork National, a leading grassroots movement based on the belief that birth can profoundly affect our physical, mental and spiritual well-being. We are an alliance of individuals and professionals with concern for the care and welfare of mothers, babies, and families. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Currituck Animal Shelter Gives Cupid Some Help
The Currituck Animal Shelter is giving Cupid some help just in time for Valentine's Day by discounting the adoption fee of all pets by $20.00 during the week of February 7-14. Why give your loved one an old  unhealthy box of candy when you can give the gift that keeps on giving love? If you just pop the question, "Will you be mine?" to one of the adorable shelter dogs or cats, it's guaranteed that each pet will be delighted to give you and your loved ones all of his love! In additon to coming with a loving heart, all dogs and cats come with 30 days of free pet insurance, are microchipped, have a rabies vaccination and all of their normal vaccinations and tests, are de-wormed, and are either already spayed or neutered or have a voucher that will cover the cost of this. Although it's not required, if you would like to give a little Valentine's donation to the shelter animals of pet food, or toys or treats, or perhaps volunteer for an hour and take some dogs for a walk or play with the kitties, that would be a much appreciated Valentine's gift for them. You can make a direct donation to the Animal Lovers Assistance League and support our efforts!
With our secure online donation capability, your donation will start helping the animals in our care from the moment you donate.No amount is too small and your financial gift is tax-deductible as we are a 501(C)(3) group. - A $20.00 donation can provide up to three bags or pet food.
- A $50.00 donation can provide medical attention for a sick or injured animal.
- A $100.00 donation can provide medical care, antibiotics and other treatment to make an animal healthy enough for adoption.
- A $250.00 donation can provide a dog with lifesaving heartworm treatment.
- A $400.00 donation will allow us to purchase additional stainless steel cat cages, increasing our capacity-saving animals lives.
The Currituck Animal Shelter, which is operated by the Animal Lovers Assistance League, is located beside the Currituck Regional Airport in Maple. Hours are: M-W-F 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; Thursday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM; Sat. and Sun. 11:00 AM-3:30 PM. Phone: 252-457-0011.
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Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
 Corolla In Retrospect -The Shipwreck Series Location: The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, February 9, 2011 at 9:30 am. Blackout! Life in Corolla with the Coast Guard and during WWII when the lighthouse did not shine for the only time since it was built. Refreshments served. Donations welcome. Reservations Requested. Please call 252-453-9040 ext 3.
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Virginia Dare Business & Professional Women to Meet.
Members and Guests are welcome: Mulligan's Restaurant on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, 6 - 8:30 P.M. Dinner ordered individually off the Menu. Guest Speaker will be Cheryl Blankenship, a local licensed acupuncturist, who will present, "Exploring Acupuncture to Optimize the Professional Woman's Health and Well Being." Ms. Blankenship holds a Master of Oriental Medicine degree  from the Florida School of Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida. Frisco since 2001 with Island Acupuncture- the only healthcare practice in the Outer Banks that specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The agenda will also include discussion of the annual BPW scholarship and pizza fundraiser, the upcoming women's business expo, and upcoming programming.
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Outer Banks Voice Celebrates First Anniversary
 Congratulations to the online Outer Banks Voice. Great layout and lots of information about local issues, everything from food to local government and community events. My only complaint is the lack of a link to CommonGood.
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