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Caregiver Support Group
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Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 11:00am @ The Dare Center
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Caregiver Support Groups
Sponsored by Dare County Home Health and Hospice & Alzheimers NC
The Second Tuesday of each month
3:00pm
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Autism Meeting, OBX chapter
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Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 6:00pm @ Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church
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We are really excited to have Ann Palmer as our guest speaker. Ann Palmer has 18 years experience working with families of individuals with autism. She was Parent Support Coordinator at Division TEACC...
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Breastfeeding Bistro: FREE Breastfeeding Support and Information.
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Connect with other moms and babies and share your experiences with breastfeeding. Get answers to your questions and exchange ideas and information. All pregnant women, mothers, and children are welcom...
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Caregiver Support Group
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Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 3:00pm @ Baum Center
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Caregiver Support Groups
Co-sponsored by:
Dare County Home Health and Hospice & Alzheimers NC
Meeting Times and Places:
The Second Tuesday of each month
3:00pm
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ABCDiabetes Support Group
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Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 1:00pm @ The Dare Center
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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 offe...
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Currituck Water Quality Fair
 Learn about local waterways and enjoy family activities at the Currituck Sound Water Quality Fair. The event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 14, at the Currituck Rural Center. North Carolina Sea Grant is one of the event sponsors, along with Currituck County,N.C. Cooperative Extension, N.C. Coastal Federation and the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute. "The fair is an opportunity for citizens to learn how they can take action," adds Gloria Putnam, Sea Grant coastal resources and communities specialist.
At the fair, participants can get information on current water quality conditions and enhancement efforts in Currituck Sound. In addition, they can learn about the benefits of riparian buffers and living shorelines for the sound, and the importance of native plants.
Activities include a rain garden demonstration and planting, kayak tours, fishing and activity stations. Participants also can enjoy vendors, participate in a raffle and hear about Currituck heritage. County staff will present an update on ongoing water quality sustainability efforts.
This event is free. However, participants who pre-register by April 8 will receive free lunch and a plant. To register and/or sign up for the kayak tours, go to:http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/rural-center-registration.cfm. The Currituck Rural Center is located at 184 Milburn Sawyer Road in Powells Point. For more event information, contact Holly White at 252/232-3055 or Cameron Lowe at 252/232-2262.
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Volunteer
Opportunities with details now online.
 Sponsors needed for To help with the upcoming After Prom Party beginning on April 28, 2012.The ip levels vary from $1000 to as little as $5. Please contact us to learn about the many levels and benefits of After Prom Party sponsorship.To become a sponsor or for more information, or contact
Volunteers needed for Flying Pirate Half Marthon. April 21-22. lots of fun opportunities for you to sign up for. Join the fun, see old friends, make new ones and get a new cool t-shirt!
Pridefest: volunteers, sponsors and vendors (food and merchandise and other nonprofits). All donations to are now tax deductible. June 14 thru 17 / .
Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 18, seeking volunteers to assist along the parade route to help keep the units moving and offer directions. Contact Mary Ann Newman 252-441-4116
CORE is looking for volunteers with management and business experience to counsel business startups and on going businesses in need of advise. Provide counseling once a month or more. A Recruitment Luncheon, Noon, March 23 at Western Sizzle in KDH. Email rakmeck@aol.com or call 252-261-8213
The Guardian ad Litem program in Dare County is looking for volunteers to train to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Call Ricki Tillett at 252-475-5587 or main office in Elizabeth City 252-331-4755
 National Lung Cancer Partnership Volunteers to distribute lung cancer information, fund raising for the cause and attending events. Cathy Haldas, haldas@centurylink.net
252-453-6000
Animal Shelter at 475-5620 Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied / supervised by a parent or guardian. Corrie Smith, - OB SPCA
spcaevents@embarqmail.com
Monthly Mobile Food Pantry: Volunteer Third Friday of each month at 5:30. Volunteers are needed beginning at 5:00. Rev. Bettie Francis at 473-3881.
nteer aboard the Elizabeth II. Various opportunities are available at RIFP. Call (252) 475-1500 for more information.
Dare County Friends of Youth mentoring program. Volunteers A minimum of eight hours a month with a youth for at least one year. l Program Coordinator Bonnie Bennett at 475-5753 or Program Assistant Jennifer Wooten at 475-5754. Visit Site for link to volunteer application, etc. Food Bank Volunteers in administrative, intake (working with our clients), warehouse (food sorting and packing), special projects (mailings). Volunteer information / orientation every Monday at 3:30 PM and every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. 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. 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. 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, Volunteer 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. James Charlet 996-0493, or: clss@embarqmail.com.
Children at Play - the Outer Banks Children's Museum: Volunteers for music, art and science time with children. {lay children's songs or help with a science project. Assist with art projects. 261 0290 and ask for Alyssa. Children @ Play is located at MP 4.5 in Kitty Hawk.
The Dare Literacy Council: Volunteers: fundraising, administrative tasks, publicity, and tutor/student support; to help with assessing students and developing tutor seminars. Contact: Marian at 261-6940, or dareliteracy@gmail.com or visit dareliteracy.org
The Albemarle Commission's Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals Program. Volunteers to deliver meals to seniors in Manteo and the beach area, Monday through Friday. one hour a month assisting with meal distribution, Audrey Holland at 252-426-7093 x 230 or your local senior center; beach area 252-475-5637 or Manteo 252-475-9279.
Respite Care: Volunteers, partnering church or civic / Community. Tracy Bell, Volunteer Coordinator at 475-5057
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 The pinwheel as a symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention nationwide. The pinwheel represents the need to change the way our nation thinks about prevention, focusing on community activities and public policies that prioritize prevention right from the start to make sure child abuse and neglect never occur. continued |
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211 is Here. Get on the Bus
The 2-1-1 phone number and nc211.org will be available April 1. Anyone in Dare County can access local human services information. This is thanks to pilot-program funding from the Outer Banks Relief Foundation and the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
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If you a leader of a nonprofit group, organization or a government agency that services the community, make sure you are added to 2-1-1 database. Two Ways:
1. Go to http://www.unitedwaync.org/2-1-1-partner-resources and click "new agency information" This is blue print on white] to access a form.
2. Or go to OBXCommonGood Link. Download, fill in form and follow directions to fax or email.
211 will only be as good as the information included.
If you are interested in 211 Services in Currituck or other northeastern North Carolina counties, please contact Patty McKenna or nancy@obxcommongood.org
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Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day
This year Yom Hashoah (the international day to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust) will be held at the UUCOB (Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks) Meetinghouse on April 20, at 7 pm. The night will begin with a short service including the "Reading of the Names" of some of the six million Jews who perished in the death camps of the Nazis. The custom of reading the name, age and country of origin of each person is practiced around the world. In some larger communities, the names are read for twenty-four hours but this part of the program will consist of ten people, each reading a page of names. If anyone is interested in reading names, please contact George Lurie at
gymnix@aol.com or 255-1866.
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Following the service there will be a reception with light refreshments, then the showing of the movie "The Last Days." This powerful film, directed by James Moll,and executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1999. Five Hungarian Jews who endured the horrors of the Holocaust recount their harrowing stories and accounts from US soldiers who liberated the Nazi death camps in 1945 are included. Warning: there will be some disturbing scenes for some viewers.
Members of the public and greater community are once again invited to this commemoration sponsored by UUCOB and the Jewish Community of the Outer Banks. There is no fee for the evening, but food donations for the Beach Food pantry are requested.
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Volunteer for the 2012 Flying Pirate Half Marathon
 Flying Pirate Weekend is April 20-12. There are still lots of great and fun opportunities to support this wonderful fundraiser. Be part of the upcoming Flying Pirate Half Marathon & First Flight 5K races without running a step! Thousands of volunteersare 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! |
Wheels for Paws: Car Cycle Truck Show.
 "For Car/Bike/Truck Enthusiasts and Hobbyists who love their wheels and want to show them!" Saturday, April 21, at Currituck High School, Hwy. 158, Barco, NC., 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. Registration 9:30 -11:30 AM.
Trophies, Yard Sales, Swaps, Food, and, for the kids to practice their driving skills, the first time in northeastern NC, the Family Fun Cars! Free public admission! Entrants and vendors $20. prior to Show, $25. the day of Show. For more information: go to www.pets4us.org or call 252-232-3518. Benefits the Currituck Animal Shelter.
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Couture By the Shore - A Fashion Show and Outer Banks Relief Foundation Charity Event
 Does your wardrobe need a wakeup call? Do you look in your closet and ask "What was I thinking?" Want to know the hot trends and the style buzz? Well... mark your calendars for April 28, 2012! That's when fashion and fundraising unite to present COUTURE BY THE SHORE... THE spring fashion event at Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant in Nags Head. It's your guide to getting gorgeous, AND doing good at the same time! Featuring runway models in the latest clothing, jewelry, hair, and makeup to inspire you at any age. There'll be a luncheon, raffle, giveaways, an auction full of spring and summer "must haves", and the best part...it all benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern, Tickets ($40) are available at our 10 participating retailers: Amitys, Birthday Suits, Charlottes, The French Door, Grays, Jewelry By Gail, Lady Victorian, Plum Crazy, Sunshack, Whalebone Surf Shop,and Luxury
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Why Prevention Matters by Dr. Jeff Linkenbach
Across the nation there has been great progress in work to improve the health and well-being of children. But the turbulent economy and the budget cutting that has come with it threaten to derail efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect at a moment when it is needed most. If the work that has done so much for children is to continue and to grow, it is important to show that it yields benefits on many levels-for children, their families, and their communities. Consistent decisions to support for the needs of children are at the heart of a bright future.
For prevention of child abuse and neglect, behaviors that damage children have to be stopped before they begin. An effective approach to prevention of child abuse and neglect must address both change and transformation.Change is necessary because abuse and neglect exist and the factors that cause them must be altered. Prevention is the goal because at its best, abuse and neglect will not exist, and when that happens, transformation will have taken place.
Many people do not recognize the factors in their community that are essential in protecting children from abuse and neglect. These misperceptions are a problem because cultural norms exert a tremendous influence on conversations, attitudes, and the way people govern themselves. Transformation of culture involves bringing about a clear view of prevention factors-factors that already exist and need to be expanded. For example, most lawmakers and a majority of the public want to pass laws that increase support for early education. Standing in the way are the outspoken statements of special interest groups that skew the debate. The result is legislation that is less than effective in transforming antiquated laws into those that are aligned with deeper values of concern for children and the desire to do what is best for them.
Prevention Matters Because Children Matter
Prevention of child abuse and neglect represents a transformation of culture, one in which families are strong and children thrive because they feel safe, stable, and nurtured.This vision of safer communities, healthier people and a more democratic society is the hope and dream of America. The factors that are needed to accomplish this vision may be hidden, but they already exist and they can be revealed. When they are, we will find that prevention is at the core of our values.
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