Quarterly Outer Banks Community Services Collaborative Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 9:00 am at the Outer Banks Hospital. The Collaborative works to connect leaders of local helping groups. Help build a  timeline of community service events, initiatives, and organizations on the Outer Banks. Bring dates of major milestones of your organization (founding, most successful fundraiser, for example). Please consider noting the accomplishments of people and organizations that are no longer with us.
A presentation of the event calendar at obxcommongood.org is planned.
for more information on the meeting contact Patty McKenna, pattymcken@gmail.com or 255-0530
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How to Get Answers to Difficult Questions About Your Cancer Care
On May 20, Dr. Jose Acostamadiedo, oncologist with Outer Banks Hematology and Oncology, and Clinical Associate Professor / Medical Director of the UNC/Dare County Cancer Outreach program will present "How to Get Answers to Difficult Questions About Your Cancer Care" as part of the lunch and learn lectures at The Outer Banks Hospital. Cancer can be a difficult experience, and medical jargon alone can become a struggle for cancer patients. Dr. Acostamadiedo's lecture seeks to provide some useful methods for people seeking a better understanding of their cancer care.
Cancer Resource Center, located on the second floor of the Medical Office Building in Nags Head. A light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited and registration is encouraged by calling 449-5370
Dr. Acostamadiedo provides diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders and coordination of multi-disciplinary cancer care. He is the attending physician and president of Outer Banks Hematology-Oncology in Nags Head and director of "Catch Cancer...Before It's Too Late Inc." program. Additionally, Outer Banks Oncology in Nags Head is providing afternoon consultations for patients and families concerned about cancer. This specialty clinic will be held on May 20, 2011. Appointments may be made by contacting the UNC Outreach Clinic 252-449-8265. For more information, please call 252.449.7350, or email CancerInfo@theobh.com. http://obxcancercare.org/.
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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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Little Pink Houses
 Little Pink Houses of Hope provide week long beach retreats in North and South Carolina for breast cancer patients and their families. Join us for a week of transformational hope as we help families. Houses of Hope are looking for people willing to donate their beach houses between MP 6-9.5 for the week of June 11-18th. We will pay cleaning fees, linens, etc. Each house donated would house a family currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer and provide an environment where a family can get away, heal, and have fun. There is a need for a licensed doctor or nurse who would meet on Sunday, June 12th with our families and provide phone numbesr to our families for the week in case of medic al help that might be needed. Also needed are volunteers to help with the cooking and programs and activities for the week ). Please contact Jeanine Patten-Coble, Founder,
Little Pink Houses of Hope.
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What Do You Like to Do for Fun in Nags Head?
 Nags Head families: The Town of Nags Head is creating
a Recreation Plan and needs your help! The town is seeking input from youth, teens and parents aboutrecreational facilities that are needed in Nags Head. It's quick and easy and it will make a difference in the health of youth in the town! Kids and teens are encouraged to
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take the survey so they can be a part of th
e decision making process. If you have questions regarding the survey, please call Town Planner Angela Welsh at 252-449-6041.
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Volunteer Opportunities Health Clinic, Mid-June. Volunteers: 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. 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 Albemarle Commission's Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals Program serves seniors 60 years or older, homebound and unable to prepare a nutritious meal. The program needs volunteers to deliver meals to seniors in Manteo and in the beach area, Monday through Friday. 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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 "Not on MY Watch!" Child Abuse Prevention Seminars Kids First, Inc. Presents: "Not on MY Watch!" Child Abuse Prevention Seminars with Dr. Jennifer Brown. Tuesday, May 10th @ 5:30pm (preregister by Friday, May 6th) Tuesday, May 24th @ 5:30 pm (preregister by Friday, May 20th) Both seminars will be held at the Currituck County Cooperative Extension Office, 120 Community Way, Barco NC. Call Kids First at 338-5658 to preregister TODAY. FREE BBQ DINNER with preregistration. Learn how to protect children from sexual predators, how to talk to your children about sexual abuse, how to identify the warnings signs that a child is being abused, tips for talking to your childcare providers about Shaken Baby Syndrome, and much more. "Socially Skilled Child Molesters" are just that- skilled at deception. They spend their entire lives working to fool you! Even the most diligent of parents might miss the warning signs- but this presentation will help to better arm you against these predators. It is estimated that one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused in some manner before their eighteenth birthday. No one can possibly be with their child every minute of every day of their lives, and child molesters are highly skilled at gaining access to children. Less than one in ten children report their abuse. In this presentation, Dr. Brown will discuss with you ways to talk to your children about sexual abuse to increase the likelihood that your child would come to you to tell you about something that had happened to him/her. Please plan to attend one of these seminars- or call us to arrange for a presentation to your group or organization! |
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10th Annual National Touring Film Festival LUNAFEST�: Short Films By, For, About Women�
Nags Head May 19th, 7:00 pm, Kelly's Restaurant. Drink Specials and Tapas menu.
LUNAFEST�, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be presented by Corolla Classic Vacations and Dare County Arts Council at Kelly's Restaurant in Nags Head, NC on Thursday, May 19th, 2011.
 This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women's health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. All proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund, Relay for Life and Dare County Arts Council. Thus far, LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA�, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women�, raised over $360,000 for Breast Cancer Fund and over $570,000 for other women's non-profit organizations. Tickets Available at the Door: $10. Volunteers are always needed. CONTACT: Laura Martier, Dare County Art5s Council, info@darea rts.org, (252)473-5558
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Grand opening of Jennette's Pier in Nags Head!
 Saturday, May 21, at 11 a.m., when the new state-of-the-art, 1000-foot long fishing pier and pier house will be christened and wide open to the public. Event features a unique jump start with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team who will soar to a landing on the beach beginning at 10:45 a.m. Following an hour-long dedication ceremony, the new state-owned and operated facility will open its doors for free fishing for everyone for the rest of the day and night. No tickets are required. There are also live aquarium exhibits along with a gift, tackle and snack shop. Educational opportunities will be offered all summer
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DINE OUT TO HELP OUT 2011
 The Albemarle Region's annual Dine Out to Help Out will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at many area restaurants and coffee houses. This year, we anticipate over 60 generous partners teaming with the Food Bank of the Albemarle. When you dine out on June 14, each participating restaurant will donate 10% of your bill to help the hun
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gry and needy in our region. Whether you eat out morning, noon, night, or stop for a cup of your favorite brew, you'llhavea great experience, and you will be assisting your Food Bank, its agencies, and the men, women, and children they serve at the same time. Each dollar the Food Bank receives helps provide about five pounds of food orthe equivalent of over four meals. You WILL make a difference when you Dine Out to Help Out. Look for the posters with the waiter in the tux. The list is getting longer each week. So, check back often. For more information, call John at 252-335-4035 X111 or George at X113.
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Shop and Share - Help Feed Area Children
 Duck's Cottage to Hold Book Fair to Benefit Food for Thought Calling all booklovers! Come shop and share at Duck Cottage's Dare to Care Book Fair May 25, 3-7 p.m. Located on the pond at the Waterfront Shops, Duck's Cottage will donate 15 percent of all sales during that time to Food for Thought. The all-volunteer non-profit provides healthy non-perishable breakfasts and lunches to more than 650 area pre-school, elementary and secondary children on weekends during the school year. 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. Their 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. 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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Success is a Must for Currituck Kids
 Currituck Kids was formed because of the growing needs faced by families with school age children in this difficult economy. Partnered with the Currituck County School System, the Department of Social Services, and the North Carolina Community
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Foundation, Currituck Kids works to provide Currituck County's students with the necessities to enhance the total school experience and ensure they reach their full potential with dignity and respect. Recently Currituck Kids made a $2,000.00 contribution to the school system and paid for vouchers so kids at a school Book Fair could receive a book to call their own. The group is planning to award scholarships for fun and educational local summer camps. Children receiving scholarships are identified by the school system or social services.
Volunteers are always needed.
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OBX Pridefest
The 3-day celebration, "OBX Pridefest", will take place June 24-26, 2011 on the surrounding grounds of the historic First Colony Inn, Nags Head, NC with satellite locations at Coquina Beach, Nags Head Beach, the Outer Banks Brewing Station, the Waterfront shops and Galleries in historic Manteo and aboard the Crystal Dawn charter boat at Pirate's Cove Marina. The corporate sponsor of the event is Kitty Dunes Rentals of Kitty Hawk, NC. The afternoon festival on June 25th promises to be a family friendly event with a special children's activity, crafts and games area, many vendor booths, plenty of food and an all-day concert with 10 gay or lesbian bands and singers coming in from all across the country. Altogether there are over 50 performers in 3 days. All are invited to join in, whether gay, bi or straight.
. We know this area of North Carolina has mostly attracted the traditional American family. We're here to say the Outer Banks is big enough for all kinds of families and couples. Same-sex parents with children are also American families.The big difference between this gay pride festival and others you may have seen on the news is there will not be a big parade down the bypass. There won't be any kind of parade", says board member, David Miller. "We want to steer clear of the "in-your-face" sexual images of large-city gay pride parades. These extremely expressive images represent a very small portion of our American gay community and that's just not our style here on the Outer Banks. The afternoon music festival, the Coquina Beach party and the historic Manteo Waterfront art gallery and shopping tour will be family-friendly events. The sunset cruise and the late-night entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights will be limited to 21 and above.
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