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Currituck-Dare Women's Fund to hold Afternoon Tea
 Women's Funds created by groups of women are a more recent and growing area of philanthropy across the country. The Currituck-Dare Women's Fund was organized by the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation Affiliate of NCCF in 2009. The Fund is holding an afternoon tea on October 27, 4:00-5:30, to share with women of the community learn more the fund in Currituck and Dare County. It will be held at the home of Peggy Birkemeier. Please RSVP at 491-8166 or email to pbirk@nccommunityfoundation.org.
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October is SIDS Awareness Month
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month and the Dare County Department of Public Heath wishes to increase awareness among parents and caregivers about ways they can decrease the risk of
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is the sudden death of an infant less than 1 year of age that cannot be explained after an investigation is conducted. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants aged 1-12 months, and is the third leading cause overall of infant mortality in the United States. Along with SIDS, Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID) diagnoses include accidental suffocation, positional asphyxia and undetermined causes. For more information on SIDS and SUID prevention or information on safe sleep environments please contact The Dare County Department of Public Health's SIDS Counselor, Laurie White at (252) 475-5001.
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Operation Medicine Drop
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The Town of Duck Police Department in conjunction with the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and Safe Kids North Carolina will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011, through Operation Medicine Drop, a nationwide program that provides the public with an opportunity to prevent poisonings, drug abuse and theft, as well as protect our waters by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications.
Uniformed law enforcement officers will be at the Town of Duck Public Safety Building located at 1259 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to safely and anonymously collect prescription and over-the-counter medicines, to include tablets, capsules, syrups and ointments. The event will be open to anyone and all are encouraged to participate.
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Annual Open Enrollment Period For Medicare October 15th -December 7th
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Volunteer will be available, by appointment only. They will be able to answer your questions and can do a Medicare check-up and help suggest a plan change, if necessary. Please call Emily at 475-5638 to make an appointment. You may also call the SHIIP office at 1-800-443-9354.
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Outer Banks Hospital's Development Council
Launches Get Pinked! Campaign
 The board of directors of The Outer Banks Hospital were riding in style in Tucker Freeman's 1949 Mercury as they launched the Development Council's Get Pinked! campaign. The campaign raises funds to underwrite the costs of screening mammograms for men and women living in Dare County in financial need.
"Early detection can save lives," said Carl Curnutte, co-chairman of the campaign with Linda Willey. "The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chances that treatment will work." Last year, the Get Pinked! campaign raised more than $35,000. This year organizations are holding bake sales and yard sales, sponsoring blue jeans Fridays, selling pink hair extensions, pink piggy banks and sunglasses,
The campaign has pledged that 100% of the proceeds raised by the pink partners will underwrite the costs of screening mammograms. Monies from the raffle and the Get Pinked! party at Kelly's Restaurant & Tavern on November 4th will offset any expenses.
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Dare County Friends of Youth mentoring program. Volunteers to mentor at-risk young people in the community. A minimum of eight hours a month with a youth for at least one year, participating in activities that build confidence, social skills, and friendship. call Program Coordinator Bonnie Bennett at 475-5753 or Program Assistant Jennifer Wooten at 475-5754.
Food Bank Volunteers in administrative, intake (working with our clients), warehouse (food sorting and packing), special projects (mailings). Volunteer information / orientation is held every Monday at 3:30 PM and every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. For more information or to reserve a spot for the orientation Contact Ms. Laura at 335-4035, Extension 105.
Soaring 100. Centennial Celebration of Orville Wright's 1911 World Record Glider Flight, October 21-24, Volunteer
Register by position, day/date/ hours of availability or specialized skills or interest. Contact Karen Warlitner by e-mail or call 252-491-5165 Monday-Friday.
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. Contact Kids First at (252) 338-5658.
Dare County Community Garden Gardeners are needed to help draw up and outline the layout of the garden, planting the seeds and tending the garden. Contact: Kaitlyn hudgkm8@wfu.edu or (252) 489-1743. . Hands of Hope. 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. Contact: Karen McCalpin MANE & TAILL Volunteers: help provide educational programs for children and adults with special needs to learn horseback riding. Horse experience is not necessary, Email or call 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. 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.
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 the beach area, Monday through Friday. If you can donate one hour a month in the fight against senior hunger by assisting with meal distribution, please contact Mary Jernigan at (252)475-5637 at the Baum Center or Gianinna Sanchez at (252)475-9279 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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Fall Coat Harvest Benefit
We will be sending a load of coats to Hatteras before the open the doors to give away the rest at the Market Place shopping center on Sat., October 29th 9am- 5pm. 
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5th Annual Surf Fishing Scholarship Tournament
October 28, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm, Oregon Inlet Beach, Nags Head. Contact: Rich Pearson, 252-489-1343 Email: richpearson@century21nachman.com Registration for a 6 person team is $150.00 To date the Fund has given scholarships to 80 stud  ents for a total of $166,450. The recipients are guaranteed continued funding in the amount of their original scholarship each year providing they remain in college and keep their grades up. Registration at 7:30 - morning session 8 - noon Lunch provided noon to 1 Afternoon session 1 - 3. Awards ceremony immediately following -
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Recovery Education Workshops
The Tourist Season is over. Winter is coming on. Most of all, so many people were affected by Hurricane Irene. These are rough times for some persons with Mental Health, Substance Use and other Life Challenges.
Recovery Innovations Outreach Wellness City is offering Recovery Education Workshops in Currituck, Dare, Hyde and Tyrrell counties to help persons with their life challenges. Check here for class schedules.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) - WRAP is an evidence-based practice that teaches people to use a strengths-based self-help tool that enables them to regain control of their lives. Participants identify warning signs and events that may lead to increased challenges with symptoms and the wellness tools that can overcome such challenges. The WRAP Workshop is 8 sessions (weeks)/2 hours each. WRAP is a plan that builds on itself. It helps to start this Workshop within the first 3 weeks from its beginning.
WRAP has been recognized by SAMHSA which was established in 1992 and directed by Congress to target effectively substance abuse and mental health services to the people most in need and to translate research in these areas more effectively and more rapidly into the general health care system. Over the years SAMHSA has demonstrated that - prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders. Behavioral health services improve health status and reduce health care and other costs to society. Continued improvement in the delivery and financing of prevention, treatment and recovery support services provides a cost effective opportunity to advance and protect the Nation's health. To accomplish its work SAMHSA administers a combination of competitive, formula, and block grant programs and data collection activities. The Agency's programs are carried out through its centers and offices. SAMHSA has a national registry of evidence based programs and practices.
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Do you have a client, friend or family member dealing with Mental Health, Substance Use or other Life Challenges? Encourage the person(s) to attend the Workshops. Recovery Education Programs will show that "Recovery is Possible for Everyone".
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The Black Cat Ball presented by Alley Cat Rescue
Friday, October 28, Hilton Garden Inn. Join Us from 7pm til midnight, for dancing to the tunes of DJ Bruce & The Crowd. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, Desserts by Argyles & Chocolate Explosion, Gourmet Coffee Station, Masks available at door $15 - $25, Silent Auction, Doorprizes, VIP tables available with goodie bags, & advertising for your group or business. Tickets $50 per person. Order on paypal, brownpaperticket.com, or contact Amanda Marie Amanda Marie or 252-207-5153 amandamarieobx@yahoo.com for delivery or will call. Special Room rates for the evening at the Hilton are $79. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147018872060388
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15th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
 A Celebration of Wildlife & Wildlands in Eastern North Carolina, November 8-13, 2011Be sure to check the News & Updates page for the latest developments. Visit Our Bird List Page to see what species have been seen at recent festivals or to download area bird checklists. Online Store! For information Email us at WOW@CoastalWildlifeRefuge.com or call 252-216-WING(9464)
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Ahead of Time
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Dare County Arts Council presents "Ahead of Time" with Producer Zeva Oelbaum as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Film Theater on November 5, 7pm. Following a screening of her feature film, "Ahead of Time," Oelbaum and the audience will engage in a discussion about the film and her work as a filmmaker. Tickets are available for $12.00 from www.brownpapertickets.com or DCAC's interim Gallery at MP 4.75 in Kitty Hawk, between Spa Vogue and Trio Wine Bar. The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts. Southern Circuit screenings are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Special support for Southern Circuit was provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
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 Wags and Whiskers Gala The event is an evening of music, dancing, full buffet dinner, beer/wine service, silent and live auction and an educational forum for all non-profits to educate the attendees on their respective organizations. Tickets: $40 single / $75.00 couple (New Irene Distress Discounted Rates) Cooperative fund raiser for the animal charities of Dare & Currituck Counties in North Carolina: Animal Lover's Assistance League, Coastal Humane Society, Feline Hope, Friends of Felines, Friends of Pooh and the Outer Banks SPCA. Mission-Raising funds to split among the listed charities to provide care & assistance for animals in Dare & Currituck counties.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets
 Once again the Roanoke Island Women's Club is doing the Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets for Dare County families. In cooperation with Dare County Social Services, the club is asking for donations or a complete basket to help those in need this Thanksgiving. Last year we were able to assist 154 Dare County families with either a complete dinner basket or a grocery certificate worth $25 or more depending on the family size. Many in the community have contributed faithfully for the past 21 years and please know that without this support the program would not exist. All 100% of the funds collected are used to purchase food and gift certificates. Residents in the community can contribute one of two ways. You may send money to Roanoke Island Women's Club, c/o Karen Rodgers, 104 East Woodlands Drive, Manteo, NC 27954, to help purchase gift certificates from local grocery stores or you may prepare a Thanksgiving basket complete with all the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. If you wish to do the basket, please contact Louise Riley at 473-3197 and she will explain the process and assign a family number. Don't delay, please let us know by November 7 of your intent to donate. With Hurricane Irene, many families will be looking for help and we want to be able to fill all their Thanksgiving dinner needs. If you have any additional questions, please contact Karen Rodgers at 252-473-9447. Your support truly makes a difference. |
Become a member of the Outer Banks Sporting Events Race Crew! Volunteer
 
Be part of the upcoming Gateway Bank Outer Banks Marathon races without running a step! Thousands of volunteers are needed to staff and set up water stations, work the Expos and offer support to runners at the Starts and Finish. Don't miss out! Volunteer teams and themes welcome! The benefits of becoming an OBSE Race Crew Volunteer include a Race Crew t-shirt, the satisfaction of helping others and you'll have a great time!
Online volunteer registration is through our timing company, Finish Strong. Choose the day that you can volunteer, fill out the online registration form and under Volunteer Activity, choose a job (excluding canoe, kayak and lifeguard jobs) and a member of our race committee will contact you closer to race weekend to discuss specifics.
TO VOLUNTEER...CLICK HERE!
Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13, 2011
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Fun Run to Help Hattaras
Come to Kilmarlic Health and Racquet Club Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. for a fun run/walk 5K and half-mile run/walk for kids, to help the free market in Hatteras. Adults $5.00 plus bring at least one item on the free market needs list. Kids are $3.00 plus something on the list. What you get is the run/walk, festive hat to wear during the event, pizza, soft drinks, beer, prizes, best costume awards and a great band.
Sign up on www.fsseries.com . Click on Running Events on the left border and then scroll down the page to Outer Banks Races and it is listed in December. All details are online. Sign up and spread the word to help Hatteras and our neighbors stricken so badly by Hurricane Irene.
Contact Ed Beckley on 252-256-1084 and ejbeckleyjr@yahoo.com.
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