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Birth Talk
 Do you have questions about pregnancy, childbirth, or new motherhood? Join other local families for Birth Talk! Birth Talk is a safe, nonjudgmental forum to share experiences, support each other's struggles and triumphs, ask questions, connect with others in the community, or just to listen and be a part of the experience.
Birth talk is open to everyone including expecting and new mot...hers and fathers, partners, family members, doulas, health practitioners, childbirth educators, and anyone with a passion for supporting the power of birth. Babes in arms are always welcome. We encourage postpartum participation in Birth Talk and would love for you to share your birth story with us! Outer Banks Birth Network provides families with caring support, sound guidance, and evidence-based information, and a safe place for encouragement and connection. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, families can experience safe and satisfying childbirth. Thursday, November 10, at 7:00pm to 9:00pm Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room, 400 Mustian St. Contact: Amanda Finchem at outerbanksbirth@gmail.com or 252-207-5601 More Info: www.birthnetwork.org/outerbanks
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Autism Support Meeting
Round table discussion where we can pose questions or topics to discuss. The meeting is Thursday, November 3rd at 6pm at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. Please email Becci at ncslp@aol.com or Lesle at makoasmommy@gmail.com if you would like childcare provided at the meeting.
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14th Annual Women's Symposium: Balancing Stilettos & Sneakers
 Virginia Dare Business & Professional Women's Club. Friday, Nov. 4, Duck Woods Country Club, 11 am to 2pm.
Keynote Speakers: Kathleen Brehony, PhD, Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Personal and Executive Coach, Organizational Consultant, Writer, author of Living a Connected Life, Speaker; and Rhonda Hunter, Operations Director of Lincoln County, NC Economic Development Association, President of the NC Federation of Business & Professional Women's Clubs
Reservations Required - $35 in Advance (Includes the seminar, a delicious lunch, silent auction, raffle, door prizes, and lots of fun.) Registration Form can be downloaded at www.outerbanksbpw.org Don't miss this uplifting experience. Proceeds benefit our Virginia Dare BPW Scholarship Fund for Women in Dare and Currituck, ages 25 +, needing financial assistance.
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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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Volunteer aboard the Elizabeth II
Furling The Sails on Elizabeth II- Shown is volunteer crew member Brent Rhuelman and Roanoke Island Festival Park employee and also volun teer crew member, Anna Davis, practicing furling the sail during the recent weekend training voyage. Various volunteer opportunities are available at RIFP. Call (252) 475-1500 for more information.
The Elizabeth II and her volunteer crew of 12 and Roanoke Island Festival Parks staff of 3 sailed from its homeport in Manteo for training in the Albemarle Sound on the morning of October 22. During the three day voyage, the ship sailed from Mann's Harbor, to the North River, to the Pasquotank River, and to the Alligator River before returning to Roanoke Island. The voyage was a training experience for the volunteer crew and taught how to splice, seize, and whip lines and how to properly tack and wear ship that included the proper commands to follow and the proper lines on which to haul. Crew also learned procedures for fire, man overboard, and abandoning ship. The Elizabeth II was christened and launched in 1983 and is North Carolina's only moving historic site. Shipbuilders used the designs of vessels from 1585 to build the Elizabeth II. It was constructed on the Manteo waterfront by a team of builders, lead by Mr. O. Lie-Nielson |
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Seniors Issues Discussion
League of Women Voters (LWV) of Dare members Kaye White and Mary Ellen Hawthorne will provide information about and lead a discussion for senior citizens on the Senior Tar Heel Legislature. This informational meeting will be held on November 14, 2011, at 3:00-5:00PM at the Baum Center in Kill Devil Hills. Refreshments will be served  . Kaye and Mary Ellen were appointed by the Dare County Commissioners to the Tar Heel Legislature in January of this year and have attended all three sessions held in Raleigh. Continued . . . |
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Volunteer Opportunities  Blog for CommonGround. Focus on Living Green, Wildlife, Wetlands, Energy, Sustainability, or ? I need help on each of these topics once a month, Nancy@obxcommongood.org
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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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. Continued Below...
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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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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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Lung Cancer takes more lives than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined, accounting for more than 27% of cancer deaths. Federal funding for lung cancer lags behind other cancers, equating to $1,676 per death compared to $5,292 per death for colorectal cancer, $18,658 for breast cancer and $13,666 for prostate cancer. Lung cancer is not a death sentence. There are many people who survive the disease. Approximately 40,000 people who are alive today were diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives. Research, awareness, and advocacy are the key to increasing the survival rate of lung cancer. Continued . . . . .
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Really, Really Free Market on Hatteras Island
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Really Really Free Market (RRFM) organizers on Hatteras Island want to thank the countless supporters, volunteers and generous donors both on the island and from all across the country. The outpouring of love and aid has been tremendous since the market set up that first weekend after the storm hit. It is also truly amazing to see residents from every village on the island pull together and donate hours and hours of time away from their families to help those in need.
At this time, while NO donations will be turned away, to ensure that all of the collected donations find homes, organizers ask that only requested items be donated. Also, monetary donations will continue to be collected for the Island Food Pantries to best serve the residents of Hatteras Island throughout the winter. Checks can be made to either Hatteras Island Food Pantry and sent to the United Methodist Men at PO Box 1591 Buxton, NC 27920 or the Lifeboat Community Church and mailed to PO Box 84 Salvo NC 27972. Your donation is tax deductible. The Hatteras Island Angel Tree program is still in need of new, unwrapped toys and new clothing and shoes for children ages 2-17. These items can be dropped off at either RRFM location. Finally, Free Market warm clothing will also be available at the Hatteras Island Community Fair on November 19th at Cape Hatteras Secondary School.
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Become a member of the Outer Banks Sporting Events Race Crew! Volunteer  November 11-12-13, 2011. Bucaneers ~ Wenches & Scallywags...Arrgh! to join our crew MEET NEW MATES, HAVE A ROARING ADVENTURE AND GRAB SOME LOOT FUR YOUR TROUBLE! We need your help! Just a few hours of your time will make a big difference! There are lots of great opportunities available for you and a T-shirt too!
Outer Banks Sporting Events www.obxse.org
Call us 252-255-6273
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Spectators welcome. Help for a few hours while you wait for your runner! Saturday and Sunday spots available.
- Course Marshal Driver
- Race Store - Retail
- Packet Pick-Up
- Pasta Party
- Course Marshall
- Timing Assistant
- Post Race Party
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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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Rotary Lobster Fest Benefit
The North Banks Rotary Club is sponsoring its 20th Annual Lobster Fest dinner on Friday, November 18, (Eat In or Take Out) at Mako Mike's, Milepost 7, Bypass in Kill Devil Hills. In keeping with tradition, this is a major annual club fundraiser with proceeds to benefit local scholarships and fund various community outreach programs. Tickets are available at the door, or please contact: Jack Crawford at 252-261-4350 or any North Banks Rotary Club member. Eat in or Take Out. $25.00 per Serving includes Cup of Hattaras Clam Chowder, 1.5 Pound of Lobster, Boiled Potatoes, Drawn Butter, Bread and Drinks.
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 Health and Wellness Expo
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, the Outer Banks Hospital and Outer Banks Sentinel invite you to join us for the Outer Banks Health & Wellness Expo 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Thursday, November 10, at the Dare County Youth Center in Kill Devil Hills. This year's show includes health-related products and services, non profit groups, health screenings and educational displays. businesses marketing their health related products and services, non-profit groups showcasing their services, alternative health options, health screenings, educational displays and much more! If your nonprofit group would like to participate but can't quite afford $75.00, please contact Angie at at (252) 441-8144, ext. 229 or l Email
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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. Continued Below . . . |
Team Kilmarlic Jingle Bell Charity Fun Run/Walk - Help for Hatteras
This event is a fund raiser for the Hatteras Really Really Free Market (HRRFM). Jingle Bell Charity Fun Run/Walk - 5K, Saturday, December 03, 3.1 mile run, 10:00 am. Register Individual Volunteer Jingle Bell Charity Children's Half Mile Fun Run/Walk Saturday, December 03, 11:00 am. .5 mile run. Start time: 11:00am. Register Individual Volunteer
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. Contact Ed Beckley on 252-256-1084 and ejbeckleyjr@yahoo.com.
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Lung Cancer Continued
Visit National Lung Cancer Partnership to learn more.
For local information and support, contact Cathy Haldas at nclungcancer@gmail.com or 252-453-6000. |
A Head of Time. 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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Thanksgiving Baskets Continued 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.
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Seniors Continued The SeniorTar Heel Legislature was created by the NC General Assembly to provide information to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the NC General Assembly; to promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the NC General Assembly; and to assess the legislative need of older citizens by convening a forum modeled after the NC General Assembly. Kaye and Mary Ellen will provide an open forum to tell citizens about the legislative priorities for 2011 and 2012 and get input from citizens on what aging issues Dare County citizens would like to be emphasized in the 2013 legislative session. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, 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 men and women of all ages. With 850 affiliates across the country, the LWV is one of the nation's most trusted organizations. For further information visit our website at www.LWVDareNC.org, or contact co-presidents Lori Williams lwms@embarqmail.com, Lin Logan LWVDare@gmail.com. |
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