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20th Annual Currituck Christmas Parade
The Currituck Extension and Community Association in conjunction with the Currituck County Sheriff's Department and the Currituck County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #89 will be sponsoring the 20th Annual Christmas Parade at the Currituck County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension located at 120 Community Way in Barco NC, next to Central Elementary School off of Short Cut Road. The Parade will begin promptly at 9:00 am on December 3rd. We'd like to invite you to participate in this event. If you would like to participate in the parade, or for more information please contact Sheila Gregory at 252-232-2261 or Detective James Midgett at 252-207-2740
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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. Sign up on www.fsseries.com . Contact Ed Beckley on 252-256-1084 and ejbeckleyjr@yahoo.com.
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The ABCDiabetes Support Group
The support group meets at 1:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Dare County Center, 950 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo. (475-0270). Our next meeting is Dec. 7th at the Dare Center; The Group is open to individuals with diabetes and/or pre-disposed to diabetes, family and friends that want to learn more about diabetes, share recipes, gather/exchange resource information, and offer support and encouragement to better manage the challenges of diabetes. The meetings will also have guest speakers related topics of interest, healthy potlucks, and field trips. Ann Groves, Coordinator at 252-413-8848 or email
ajg2047@gmail.com
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Volunteer Orientation for Festival Park
 Wednesday, December 7, in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park from 10 a.m. to noon. A brief guided tour of the Park will be included of the various venues. Volunteer opportunities include costumed interpreters, greeters at special programs, gift shop associates, Elizabeth II volunteer crew members, distribution and more. Give us a call at (252) 475-1500 Ext. 229 to register for the event or email kathleen.mclean@ncdcr.gov.
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Autism Support Meeting
 Please join us to hear Mr. Paul Miller speak about his family's journey on the Autism spectrum disorder. His son began his education here in Dare County and is now a thriving college student. There is so much to learn from his experiences!
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 1st at 6pm at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, as of right now there will NOT be childcare provided for this meeting. We will send out an email if we are able to find childcare for this months meeting. We apologize for any inconvience this might be.
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Milepost
 The stuck here on purpose really caught my attention. Loved it. What is it all about? I emailed Matt Walker and asked him what he was up to? (in a nice friendly way). Matt, the editor of Milepost, says it aims to be a straight-up resource for info and entertainment that shows Outer Banks life from an insider's perspective. We inform some. Rant some. Laugh plenty. But all of it reflects local values and flavor. Not only telling folks what they might have missed - but celebrating the unique elements we all willingly share. Think of it as a mirror that magnifies the Outer Banks' most quirky and compelling features to the world at large. Familiar or unfamiliar. Native, transplant or tourist. Readers will find something different each time they look." Outer Banks Milepost is available in local businesses from Corolla to Manteo (and occasionally beyond.) Check it out online.
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Volunteer
Opportunities  Volunteers are needed to help with a monthly mobile food pantry at Baytree Apts. in Manteo. This will be held on the third Friday of each month at 5:30. Volunteers are needed beginning at 5:00. Some persons will be needed to help with paperwork ( confidentiality required) and others will help to distribute and load the food into cars. This is a wonderful opportunity to treat persons as honored guests, and help them to feel their own worth and importance. For questions, call Rev. Bettie Francis at 473-3881.
nteer aboard the Elizabeth II. Various volunteer opportunities are available at RIFP. Call (252) 475-1500 for more information. 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.
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. Tracy Bell, Volunteer Coordinator at 475-5057
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Community Calendar
The Outer Banks Community calendar hosted by the CommonGood. Patty Mckenna, organization leaders and I are working to keep it well populated. The value of the calendar increases with more events submitted. We have made entering an event as easy and friendly as possible. Just click the button to fill out the event suggestion form. No registration required. You can find the Submit button on CommonGood Website and the Calendar. It is that simple. View all the options at www.obxcommongood.org . Subscribe to the calendar, View and Print out the Calendar by Month, Week, or Listing, Download an event(s) to Outlook or Smartphones. We are looking for SAVE THE DATE events for next Spring. |
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Festival of Trees
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Festival of Trees is a unique community fundraiser that supports programming, services, shelter, training, information and resources to address domestic and sexual violence in the Outer Banks.
Festival of Trees brings together individuals,
families, businesses and organizations to celebrate the holiday season with twinkling lights, festive musical performances, punch and homemade cookies, craft activities for children, a visit with Santa complete with a souvenir photo, and shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts.
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More Business of Being Born: Explore Your Options: Doulas, Birth Centers and C-sections
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Join us for a provocative and entertaining follow up to the landmark documentary by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein. This new film offers birth-planning guidance around key topics such as the role of doulas (labor support specialists), the advantages of birth centers and the alarming escalation of cesarean sections in the United States.
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Hospice Needs a Few Good Men
Imagine that you are a man at the end of your life. You are dependent on others for your needs. Your life has changed dramatically, and you are no longer in control. Your spouse and family have become your care providers, dignity and modesty are hard to maintain. You have things you would like to talk about without burdening your family. You are receiving Hospice Services to keep you pain free and comfortable and to help you meet your end of life goals. You have been offered Volunteer Services but the volunteers are all women.
You want your spouse to have a break; to have some time for herself. If the volunteer was a man, he would be able to connect with you and understand your journey differently than a woman would. Modesty would be less of a concern. That's why Hospice Needs a Few Good Men! For more information, call Tracy Bell, Volunteer Coordinator for Dare County Home Health and Hospice at 475-5057
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Seafood Dinner Fundraiser Set for December 6
The 3rd annual Hatteras Connection seafood dinner to benefit the Hatteras Island Food Pantry and Hatteras Meals, Inc. will be Tuesday, December 6, at the Hatteras Village Civic Center. The menu includes local fish, seafood chowder, roasted potatoes, cole slaw, corn bread, iced tea, and dessert. Tickets are available for a $10 donation, and guests also are asked to bring one non-perishable food item or personal care product to the dinner for the food pantry. Meals will be served between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Hatteras Island commercial fishermen and charter-boat captains are donating fish for the dinner. A team of local chefs, with support from talented home cooks and bakers, will prepare the food. Tickets will be sold in advance until December 4, and are available at Island Convenience in Rodanthe, Dare Building Supply in Waves, Sun Realty in Avon, Buxton Village Books, Frisco Rod and Gun, and Oden's Dock in Hatteras. For the convenience of "off-island" guests, reservations can be made by contacting Susan West, Hatteras Connection coordinator, at ridgeroad@earthlink.net or 252-995-4131.
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First Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration
 The Town of Duck, in cooperation with our local business community, announces the First Annual "Duck Yuletide Celebration". Join us Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, 2011 for a Town-wide celebration of Yuletide Cheer.
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Looking for Santa?
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Lunch and Learn Workshop on Cancer in Seniors
December 16, at the Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Resource Center. Pre-registration is encouraged and may be made by calling (252) 449-8265. Hyman B. Muss, MD, is a professor in
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Ribbons of Hope Grant
 The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation (the Foundation) announces guidelines, criteria, and deadlines for its Ribbon of Hope mini-grants program.
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Community Conversation:
Building a Stronger North Carolina
Hear an overview of the North Carolina state budget, economic forecast, and issues facing your community - and add your voice to the discussion. This year United Way, the NC Budget & Tax Center and the NC Justice Center are teaming up to share the story of the economy and the state budget. Throughout this interactive session, your community will have the opportunity to respond and help write the next chapter in the story.
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REPORT ON NC 2-1-1
It is certainly an exciting time for NC 2-1-1. Due to the strong leadership of Jack Kenley, UWNC Board member and Vice President Group Markets at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, UWNC has received a significant grant to accomplish the following goals:
- Complete the statewide routing for all landlines in North Carolina (already completed)
- Complete the database for all North Carolina counties
- Assist with statewide marketing of the 2-1-1 service
The target date for completion of goals 2 and 3 is July 2012.
I also have had a number of meetings and conversations with NC DHHS leadership. Most of you know that CARELINE, the state supported Human Services information and referral program, discontinued service on July 1, 2011 because it was not refunded by the state legislature. NC DHHS believes they do not need to be in the information and referral business and that NC 2-1-1 is the best alternative for all North Carolinians to access comprehensive health and human service information and referrals. Further, they have agreed to update governmental health and human service information for the NC 2-1-1 database. This is an exciting step forward for NC 2-1-1. Look for more updates at the discussions continue.
Currently, almost 80% of our population has 2-1-1 service. Our goal is to have 2-1-1 access for all North Carolinians!
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Dare County Arts Council Opens Annual Holiday Small Works Show
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? You can find it during Dare County Arts Council Gallery's Holiday Small Works Show from December 2nd through the 30th in the DCAC Interim Gallery Space at 3708 N. Croatan Hwy. in Kitty Hawk. The show will feature original works of art all under 16" x 16", including paintings, pottery, glass, photography, jewelry, fiber, metal, wood and mixed media created by local artist members.
 Shopping locally this year is more than ever. Support your local economy and find many one-of-a-kind creations that would make excellent gifts for the holidays, a birthday, housewarming, or just a gift for yourself to enjoy. Dare County Arts Council members always receive 10% off their gallery purchases, so please join the Dare County Arts Council at the time of purchase and take advantage of this great opportunity to do some holiday shopping while supporting our local artists here on the Outer Banks. Join Dare County Arts Council for the Holiday Small Works Opening Reception on December 2nd from 6pm - 8pm, featuring light fare, libations and ample holiday spirit.
Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 10-5, and Saturday 12-4. For more information, please call (252) 473-5558. The Dare County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization committed to supporting the arts in Dare County.
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Free Admission for Gifts to Santa Paws at the Aquarium
 Each holiday season the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island offers free admission for visitors who participate in our gifts for "Santa Paws" program for our four-legged friends. Now in its 5th year, the Santa Paws program has provided hundreds of items donated to the Outer Banks SPCA for care and feeding of shelter animals. Santa Paws is asking for donations of 7 lbs. of dog, puppy, cat or kitten food, rawhides, pillow cases, bleach, dog shampoo, blankets, paper towels and clumping kitty litter. All of these items will be placed under our Santa Paws Christmas Tree for delivery on December 23rd to the Outer Banks SPCA Animal Shelter in Manteo.
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On Friday, December 2, 2011, Duck merchants will keep their doors open late for shoppers to find the perfect gift for that special someone, or perhaps, even themselves! Visitors will enjoy Holiday sales, refreshments, and even some Holiday entertainment as they make their way through the Town of Duck. The entire Village Commercial District will be decked out for the holiday season with festive decorations and lights. Many shops will be open until 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Duck Holiday Tapas Crawl. Please check with the individual stores for hours and promotions.
To complement your shopping experience, Duck eateries are hosting one of their famous Duck Tapas Crawls on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Participating restaurants will be serving up a plate of tapas and a cup of Holiday cheer for one special price that is sure to be pleasing to every palate. Restaurants as of press time include Aqua Restaurant; Baldies Burgers & Ice Cream; The Blue Point; The Red Sky Caf�; Roadside Bar and Grill; Sweet T's Coffee, Beer & Wine; and The Wave Pizza Caf�. The crawl is pay as you go. Visit, any or all, of these great Duck eateries! Please be advised that this list is subject to change. For a map of the Holiday Crawl, visit the Town's web page.
Aqua Restaurant is featuring $5 tapas, $5 martinis, $5 glasses of wine, and draft beer specials on both Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. All of Santa's little helpers can snuggle up to the Aqua Bar, listen to music, and CHILL literally; and Red attire is encouraged.
Many organizations have membership levels based on financial contribution. Be sure to include the various benefits of each level and suggest membership upgrades. Add a "Find out more..." link to additional information on your website.
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More Business of Being Born Continued . . .
Epstein and Lake talk to doulas about why their profession is currently booming and uncover why having a good doula can make-or-break the entire birth experience. They look at the ever-growing rates of inductions and c-sections, which have reached 50% in many US hospitals. How "safe" are these cesarean surgeries, and what are the health implications for the mothers and babies? Explore Your Options examines the pros and cons of birth centers, described as a perfect middle ground between home and hospital. Special features include Alanis Morissette and Alyson Hannigan on the advantages of doulas, Christy Turlington Burns on her unexpected complications at a birth center, Molly Ringwald on how she avoided a cesarean birth with her twins.
Doors open at 6:45. Meeting starts promptly at 7pm. Discussion to follow. Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room, Kill Devil Hills. If you are a new parent, pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or are passionate about birth and babies, this FREE educational event is for you! Partners, family, friends, and babes in arms are welcome.
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. All events are FREE and open to the public.
 Contact: Amanda Finchem at outerbanksbirth@gmail.com or 252-207-5601 or goto www.birthnetwork.org/outerbanks
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/252867654768523/
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the Department of Medicine's division of Hematology/Oncology and leader of the new Geriatric Oncology Program for the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is a national expert in breast cancer and geriatric oncology. His objective for the Geriatric Oncology Program will be to ensure the highest quality of oncologic care for older patients
while factoring in the patient's functional status and other non-cancer illnesses. The program will develop clinical trials integrating prevention, treatment, quality of life, and translational research focused on older patients with cancer. Additionally, the program will develop educational programs for students, house staff, fellows, and faculty concerning aging and cancer to insure the development of research and clinical programs dedicated to advancing cancer care for older patients.
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Santa Paws continued
For your donation you will receive free admission to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This year, Jennette's Pier is participating as a drop off point for Santa Paws items, but free admission to the aquarium will not be offered for those donations or location. So, help us spread holiday cheer to our furry friends at the Outer Banks SPCA, by making a generous donation today, while visiting their friends with fins! The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located at 374 Airport Road, just north of Manteo. The Aquarium is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: Ages 13-61: $8 Ages 62+: $7 Ages 3-12: $6, no charge for children 2 and under, registered N.C. school groups and N.C. Aquarium Society members. Join the N.C. Aquarium Society and enjoy unlimited FREE admission. For more information call 252-473-3494 or visit www.ncaquariums.com.
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Stronger North Carolina continued . . .
During Building a Stronger North Carolina, be prepared to answer a few questions and to learn a few facts that you can put into action. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect:
- How have the state budget and the economy impacted your community?
- What budget trends are developing, and how long will it take for NC to recover from the Great Recession?
- Is NC falling behind in areas like Education, Health and Public Safety?
- How can you impact the issues you care most about?
- How can you join with others to focus your local advocacy for the greatest outcome?
December 14, 3pm - 5pm, ELIZABETH CITY - College of the Albermarle, Small Business center, John Wood Foreman Bldg, Room 121, Click to RSVP
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Ribbon of Hope continued . . .
The goal of the program is to have a positive impact on the lives of North Carolina's citizens in each of the state's 100 counties. The Foundation will award mini-grants of $25,000 to North Carolina community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. These grants will support activities that establish or expand local programs in health, science, and education to serve identified needs of local communities. In addition, grantees will benefit from technical assistance provided by the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits.
The Foundation supports programs that emphasize the understanding and application of health, science, and education to meet the needs of North Carolina's citizens and communities. In order to be considered, proposals should relate to the establishment and implementation of projects tightly aligned with the goals and objectives of local community agencies, demonstrate their sustainability after grant funds are expended and, most important, address critical community needs that have been identified through comprehensive needs assessment activities. Contact Carrie Germeroth at 303.632.5578 for more information.
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