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Volunteers Needed for Duck 4th Celebration
 The Town of Duck 4th of July Parade is just around the corner and the Town is looking for volunteers to assist including set-up, parade logistics, clean-up, and pre-parade administrative help. If you are interested in assisting us with our 7th Annual 4th of July Parade, e-mail at info@townofduck.com or call (252) 255- 1234. And after event includes music by Ruth Wyand & Friends, refreshments, the awarding of parade trophies, and a very s | | on Flash Mob |
pecial "Event of a Lifetime" Flash Mob. A flash mob is a choreographed dance routine which will feature parade entrants, community members, and volunteers.he next Volunteer Meeting is Tuesday, June 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the Duck Town Office. This is a must attend for parade volunteers.
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Looking for Local Housing for Artists
The 10th annual Under the Oaks Arts Festival is June 22 & 23, 2011. We have a lot of new artists this year and many returning artists. The local community has always been generous in opening their homes and offering rooms for the artists to stay. Looking for a few more wonderful people to offer a room to an artist on Tuesday June 21st and Weds June 22nd. They usually leave on Thursday.
In the past, many great friendships have been forged and walls adorned with grateful artisan gifts! Please call Julia if you could extend some accommodation this year.
252-453-9040 x 3 or email at events@whaleheadclub.com
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Volunteers Needed
 Soaring 100 is the centennial of Orville Wright's 1911 Glider Flight that set world record that stood for 10 years and introduced modern soaring. We hope to bring 10,000+ to the Outer Banks for the event, a much needed boost to the off-season economy. You can also learn more about all the exciting volunteer opportunities available.
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Volunteer Opportunities NEW. Kids' First: Volunteers needed to let groups or churches know we are available to speak at their meetings or other events. Fundraising. Board and Committee members. Contactl Kids First at (252) 338-5658.
NEW Dare County Community Garden Gardeners are needed to help draw up and outline the layout of the garden, including where the planter boxes should be, what should be planted, planting the seeds and tending the garden. Contact: Kaitlyn hudgkm8@wfu.edu or (252) 489-1743. . Hands of Hope. A community initiative arising from a desire that no one walks a cancer journey alone. Volunteers help support cancer patients including transportation, meal preparation, care for the caregiver, patient companionship, running errands and publicity and promotion including speaking at churches, community events and healthcare screenings. Email: Marie Neilson, Volunteer Coordinator marie.neilson@theobh.com Phone: 252-216-9400
The Outer Banks Hospital Volunteer in Operating Room from 6am-10a.m. Monday thru Friday. Liaison between the Operating Room staff and the patient's family and friends. Contact Director of Volunteers, Kathy Tate at ktate@theobh.com or call 449-5675 Help protect and preserve the wild horses of the Currituck Outer Banks. Volunteers in stores, sanctuary patrol. volunteering in our mission related stores or for sanctuary patrol. Help kids of all ages create works of art. Have horse experience? Help with on and off-site horse activities. Help with Wild Horse Days, July 5,6, and 7. Contact: Karen McCalpin [director@corollawildhorses.com] Little Pink Houses of Hope provide week long beach retreats in North and South Carolina for breast cancer patients and their families. Looking for people willing to donate their beach houses between MP 6-9.5 for the week of June 11-18th. 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. olunteers to help with the cooking and programs and activities for the week ). Please contact Jeanine Patten-Coble, ,
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: fundraising, administrative tasks, publicity, and tutor/student support; to help with assessing students and developing tutor seminars. 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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Christian Music Summer Concert Series.
 Join host Kim Kalman on Monday evenings 7-8pm at the Good Life Eatery MP 4.5 on the by pass For the whole family featuring a different weekly act sharing Christian music - soloists to bands. Love offering proceeds will go to ICO (Interfaith Community Outreach) and our local Food Pantry. For more info call Kim at 252-489-8724 or visit www.prayerthroughmusic.com for the calendar of featured acts. Appearing June 13 is Nick Hodsdon for the Unitarian Universalist Church in Kitty Hawk. 
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 Virgnia Dare Business and Professional Women Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Virginia Dare Business & Professional Women Invite Members and Guests to their Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner & Installation of New Officers at Cafe Lachine (formerly Mallard's Marsh) on the road to Wanchese (pass the market) on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 PM. While mobilizing for World War I, the U.S. Government recognized the need for a cohesive group to coordinate identification of women's available skills and experience. A Women's War Council, financed through a federal grant, was established by the War Department to organize the resources of professional women. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs was founded on July 15, 1919. The organization later filed to "do business as" (dba) Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA). Throughout the years, three major issues shaped BPW/USA's legislative agenda: elimination of sex discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment. Virginia Dare Business and Professional Womens Club is the local chapter of BPW/USA and BPW/NC. These national and state organizations lobby for issues important to women, such as: pay equity, equal rights for women under the law of the land (we dont have that guarantee yet), small business interests, quality health care, Social Security and other workplace equity and work-life issues. These organizations also partner with others to bring members access to financial advice, special programs and so forth.
BPW is an advocate for women and reaches out to help women help themselves through education, self-improvement and the help of other women. Networking is an important part of our work. Our Womens Symposium, held each fall, reaches out to women in the community with keynote speakers that focus on womens issues. This symposium also enables us to raise money for scholarships to women (25 years or older) who are reentering the workforce or choose a different career and need financial assistance for post secondary education or training. Please come to meet and congratulate the 5 scholarship recipients who are continuing their education in order to enhance their careers: Catherine McCabe-Masters in Gerentology, Kelly Lawson - Masters in Criminal Justice, Kristen Thompson- Masters in Special Education, Suzanne Ashley - BS in Human Resource Management, Cindy Bovee- Ministry Studies at Seminary A delightful evening you won't want to miss. Order individually off the lunch menu- go to www.cafelachine.com to preview in advance. |
 Thursday, June 9, 2011 7-9 pm Kill Devil Hills Library
Birth Talk is a casual gathering for conversation and a place to share experiences, support each other's struggles and triumphs, ask questions, and connect with others in the community. Birth talk is open to everyone including expecting and new mothers and fathers, partners, family members, doulas, health practitioners, childbirth educators, and anyone with a passion for supporting the power of birth. Bring a snack to share. Babes in arms are always welcome. FREE. Outer Banks Birth Network, 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 207-5601 or Jennifer Coble at 489-0443.
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Knott Island Peach Festival Benefits Project Emmanuel
 Saturday, June 25th, 2011 From 10 am to 7 pm; and Sunday, June 26th, 2011 From 10 am to 5 pm
Description Two Days of Fun! Fresh Peaches, Peach Pies and Peach Ice Cream, Kid's Games, Silent Auction, Antique Tractors, Skateboard Demonstrations, Food and Craft Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Balloons, LOTS of Live Entertainment, T-shirts, Lawn Mower Races and a clown!
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and Enjoy the Days!
Adults & 12 years and older: $5.00
Children under 12 years old get in FREE!
Carnival game tickets 25 cents each or 5 for $1
The Peach Festival is sponsored by the Knotts Island Ruritan Club, the Knotts Island Market and Bonney Bright Sand Company. Project Emmanuel is a local service organization that is made up from the Ruritans, KI Baptist Church, KI Methodist Church, KI Volunteer Department and Axillary, Friends of Mackay Island, Inc. and the KI Elementary School. They receive a large part of funding from the Knotts Island Ruritans thru their annual Peach Fest.
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Fear has no place in Schools
 n the 1982 Supreme Court decision Plyer vs Doe, it was declared illegal to deny a child access to a public school education based on immigration status. It's a decision that makes sense, after all, children have little choice to immigrate and creating entire generations of uneducated residents generates no positive benefit to anyone. So why are some North Carolina lawmakers pushing a bill that would force K-12 school principals in that state to ask parents about the immigration status of their children? The bill itself provides no reasoning. It simply states that the information would be gathered for "analysis," even though the information can't be used to bar children from school. In other words, the demand to ask the immigration status of children outlined in the bill would serve no useful p urpose aside from turning educators into pseudo-ICE agents and creating an environment of intimidation in the North Carolina school system. Targeting children is an especially cruel turn of events. On Tuesday June 6th, the North Carolina House Education Committee will begin a hearing on the surreptitiously named HB 744 "Safe Schools Act" at 10 a.m. If you agree that fostering an environment of fear in schools is unacceptable,
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Film For the Bible Tells Me So to be shown
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June 21, 7:00 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church, Southern Shores.The Peace and Justice Interfaith Coalition is sponsoring this film with the support of The All Saints Episcopal Church and The Outer Banks Pridefest Organization Through the experiences of fi ve very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson -- we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard's Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity.
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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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