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March for Babies
 May 7: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo. Registration begins at 9am and the walk begins at 10am. You may participate by forming a family or company team & walking with us or by simply donating to this worthy cause. All funds raised support the research, education, community programs and advocacy for the prevention of birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the only organization totally dedicated to the health and welfare of mothers and babies in the world with a proven track record of success. Help us give all babies a healthy start in life!! For more information contact: JMoseley@marchofdimes.com or (757) 361-0000 Ext. 4.
Music and entertainment will be provided by 99.1 The Sound, and a free picnic will follow the walk. For questions please call 1-800-732-7097.
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Look Good, Feel Better
 OB Hospital's Cancer Resource Center, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, will offer Look Good...Feel Better� on May 9, a free program aimed at helping female cancer patients in the community. Guided by volunteer cosmetologists, patients who participate in the class will learn how to use make-up and skincare techniques to overcome the appearance-related effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Cancer Resource Center, located on the second floor of the Medical Office Building adjacent to the hospital. The classes are offered free-of-charge. To pre-register, or for additional information, please contact the Cancer Resource Center by calling 252-449-7350.
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Dare to Care Book Fair
 Put your shopping shoes on and get ready to support a great local organization! The Dare Literacy Council and Duck's Cottage Bookstore are pleased to announce they will be holding the first ever Dare to Care Book Fair on Wednesday, May 11; from 3pm to 7pm. Duck's Cottage will donate 15% of all sales during that time to the Dare Literacy Council! Pre-paid special orders, online and telephone orders taken during the Book Fair will be included. Duck's Cottage is an Indiebound bookstore with a wonderful selection of hand-picked hardbacks, paperbacks, kid's books, regional titles and more. Our freshly roasted coffee, puzzles, cards, and signature gift items like the popular red 'Peace. Love. Books. Coffee.' mug are included in the Fair as well. The Dare Literacy Council provides free tutoring services for adults wishing to learn to read, improve reading and math skills, learn English or get their GED. Literacy Council volunteers will be on hand with information about their organization. Duck's Cottage is located on the pond at the Waterfront Shops in Duck. For more information call 252-261-5510. Show your local Dare County community that you DO care by shopping during the Dare to Care Book Fair!
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League of Women Voters Dare Annual Meeting
 Date: Friday, May 13, 2011, Pamlico Jack's, Nags Head. Cost: $20. RSVP by May 6. Please send your checks to LWV, P.O. Box 689, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 or call Carole Burchett (261-6380) At the annual meeting you will be voting on Proposed budget -- 2011-2012, Slate of officers and elected Board members, Program of Work for 2011-2012, By-laws changes, Non-partisan statement,
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Home Extension Fundraiser
Everyone is invited to Corolla's Home Extension Fundraiser, May 17 at 6 p.m. The old Duck News Cafe is opening up as The Paper Canoe. Admission is $30 per person. If you're interested in more information, call Barbara at 261-8739. Admission is prepaid only; no money at the door.
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Volunteers for Needed for Health Clinic.
 The fair will take place for four days in mid-June & Volunteers are needed in the following areas: mailing letters to physicians, calling to confirm addresses are correct, calling to confirm physician commitment, Facilities Set-Up, Publicity and and Promotion, Transportation, Scheduling, Reception, Food, Childcare, Clean-up and Prayer. Critical need for Doctors, nurses to aid or any health care provider t. Service can be used for tax returns. Please contact Michelle McPherson or the Jarvisburg Church.. |
Jarvisburg Church of Christ is having a Soup Kitchen on May 21 st from 10am until 12pm. For anyone who is in need of a good meal: homemade bread, ham and potato salad. Anyone who would like to participate in helping, call the church at 252-491-8412.
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Volunteer Opportunities MANE & TAILL. Volunteers: help provide educational programs for children and adults with special needs to learn horseback riding. Horse experience is not necessary, iulosamantha@gmail.com or 252-489-1774 The Nature Conservancy, NC Chapter, Volunteers: to help restore oyster reef in the Pamlico Sound. Contact: Kate Murray,(252) 441-2525 www.nature.org/nhw Community Care Clinic. Volunteers: Wide variety of skill sets. Contact: 261-3041  Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County: Caring volunteers to tutor at-risk preschool children using WINGS preschool literacy program. The typical time each week is 1-2 hours. Contact Carla Heppert at 441-0614 or wings@darekids.org.
Chicamacomico Station. Volunteers: full or part time docent, gift shop, or handson services such as electric, plumbing, painting, carpentry, restoration; professional services such as accounting, advertising, marketing, design & display, fund-raising, etc.Contact James Charlet 996-0493, or: clss@embarqmail.com.
Beach Food Pantry. Volunteers to help clients. View Schedule; you do not need to be member of a church to help. Contact: info@beachfoodpantry.org Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County: Caring volunteers to tutor at-risk preschool children using WINGS preschool literacy program. The typical time each week is 1-2 hours. Contact Carla Heppert at 441-0614 or wings@darekids.org.
Children at Play - the Outer Banks Children's Museum: Individuals in assisting in building, painting or creating new exhibits. Contact: 261 0290.
The Dare Literacy Council: Volunteers to help with fundraising, administrative tasks, publicity, and tutor/student support; to help with assessing students and developing tutor seminars. If you are fluent in Spanish, help is needed communicating with students. Time: As little as one hour is a tremendous boost to helping the DLC continue to serve the community. Contact: Marian at 261-6940, or 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: Volunteers to deliver meals to seniors in Manteo and in the beach area, Monday through Friday. Time: one hour a month. Contact Mary Jernigan at 475-5637 at the Baum Center or Sandra Cantrell- Bush at 473-9279 at the Dare County Center. Respite Care: Volunteers, partnering church or civic / Community organization Contact, Stephanie Bowers, Program Coordinator at 475-5028.
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Girls Night In - Stop Bullying Before It Starts!
 All 5th grade girls are invited to attend the Girl Scout Girlz Night In sleep over from Friday, May 6 at 6 p.m. to Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. The program, which takes place at Dare County Parks and Recreation on Mustain Street in Kill Devil Hills, aims to empower girls to stop bullying before it starts. Girls will participate in activities that teach anti-bullying techniques while building confidence and a positive self-image. Cost for the program is $10 which includes snacks and dinner. Girls with no previous Girl Scout experience are welcome! Register by contacting Marsha Riibner-Cady at (252) 305-8113 or marshar@gsccc.or
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 Couture By the Shore Fashion Show and Outer Banks Relief Foundation Charity Event, May 7, 2011 11am - 3pm, Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern. Featuring: Luncheon and fashion show, silent auction, raffle, and door prizes. 10 boutiques from the Outer Banks will be participating in the show.Tickets: $30 available at our 10 participating retailers: Amitys, Birthday Suits, Charlottes, The French Door, Grays, Jewelry By Gail, Lady Victorian, Plum Crazy, Sunshack, Whalebone Surf Shop The price to attend this event will be $30. Visit event website for more info. |
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Zumbathon to raise money for Relay for life
$25.00 per person, Sun May 8th at 12:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m. Bonnet Street Beach Access
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Virginia Dare Business and Professional Women's Club May 10 Meeting
Black Pelican Restaurant in Kitty Hawk, 6 - 8 PM. Order Dinner Individually off the Menu; Network with Women of the Community; Tell a little about yourself and your business or profession. Presentation by: Lola Hilton, Executive Director of the First Flight Foundation and an organizer of Soaring 100 Celebration, planned for Oct. 21 - 24.
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Soaring 100 is the centennial of Orville Wright's 1911 glider flight-non-powered. This event lead to the field and sport in aviation known as soaring and set a world record that stood for nearly 10 years-the last glider built by the Wrights and the last flight the Wrights conducted on the Outer Banks. Some of the events planned for Oct. 21-24th: three 1911 gliders being built specifically for the centennial; international speaker symposium arranged by the Smithsonian; legends of hang gliding; a Ragtime gala (themed in the era of 1911); weather permitting-hang gliding demos, the 1911 gliders in flight, and sail plane fly-in at the Wright Brothers National Memorial; and activities for youth. A full schedule is available at www.soaring100.com.
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Kidfest
Kidfest at Roanoke Island Festival Park-The event will be held on Friday, May 13 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion. It is sponsored by Children and Youth Partnership and is free and open to the public. Activities include: wildlife Olympics; tracks in the Sand; art and playdough; face painting; games and crafts; story time; puppet play; blocks and bubbles; seed planting; fishing activities; corn hole; Imagination Library; Fire Trucks; EMS; U.S. Coast Guard boat and Coastie. Western  Carolina University Gamelan players will feature examples of traditional Javanese music and contemporary pieces written for gamelan by American composers. The children will be invited to come to the stage to try out the gamelan instruments. For more information contact darekids.org or (252) 441-4737 |
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Adjusting to Parenthood: The Fourth Trimester
Outer Banks Birth Network: May 12th 7-9pm, Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room FREE workshop
. Barb Getchell, DCSW, LCSW, will explore the many physical and emotional changes that occur for mothers, fathers, and families in the early postpartum period. You'll also learn self-care strategies and tips for baby-proofing your marriage. Parents are encouraged to bring their individual concerns and questions. If you are a new parent, pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or are passionate about birth and babies, this FREE workshop is for you! Partners, family, friends, and babes in arms are welcome. Bring a snack to share! OBBN is a newly-forming chapter of BirthNetwork National, dedicated to promoting mother-friendly maternity care through advocacy, information, and support. For more information email outerbanksbirth@gmail.com or call one of our chapter leaders: Amanda Finchem at 252-207-5601 or Jennifer Coble at 252-489-0443. www.birthnetwork.org/outerbanks Bring a snack to share!
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Coastal Gardening Festival
 The Coastal Gardening Festival, Saturday, May 14th, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., at Baum Senior Center. This annual event is sponsored by the Dare Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in association with the Dare County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. The theme this year is "Gardening: Green Thumb NOT required". The Festival offers everything from plants, jewelry and home d�cor to yard art and food. Educational displays and demonstrations address composting, recycling, container gardening, native plants and pruning. Children's activities include gardening and tours of the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden. A raffle will support the ongoing maintenance and construction in the Arboretum and Teaching Garden. There is no admission fee and brochures for a self-guided tour of the Arboretum are available on site. For more information contact Susan Ruiz-Evans at 252-473-4290 or Susan_Ruiz-Evans@ncsu.edu
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Lawrence Family Benefit
The fundraiser is on May 15 � 2:00pm - 6:00 pm, at the Outer Banks Brewing Station, organized by Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks chapter. This is a family friendly friendly event and will include a silent art auction, cornhole tournament and surf/ skate yard sale. Music by Rubber Pants.Donations of used surfor skate gear are appreciated for the Gear Yard Sale. Items can include but are not limited to- surf or skate boards, clothing, fins, board bags, surf movies, basically ANYTHING surf or skate. All donations are tax deductible. Call Ivy at 256-0423 to arrange for a pickup.
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