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Health Outreach and Community Support Groups
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Support Groups and Community Services are listed below. To see more, go to CommonGood Community Calendar.
Autism Meeting, OBX chapter
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 6:00 pm
Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church
We will be meeting the first Thursday of each month. Babysitting will be provided upon request. Please email Becci at ncslp@aol.com and Lesle at makosmommy@gmail.com a week prior to our meeting if you will need babysitting. Please include the name and age of each child!
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Caregiver Yoga
 Give yourself a break and refresh your energies. Learn techniques based on scientific research to promote healing, comfort, and to manage the stress in your life and in the lives of those you care for. Relaxation. Physical Health and Wellness~ Emotional Well Being . Healing Movement. Gentle Stretching , Inner Peace. This class is FREE, but space is limited! Dare County Center (950 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo) June 13, 15, 18, 20, 22 and 25 From 2:00- 3:30, Call 475-9270 for more information or to sign up! Facilitator: Paula Mayfield M.S. Counseling B.S. Psychology Trained and certified with: Harvard Medical School's Mind/ Body Medicine Institute, Duke's Integrative Medicine and Integrative Yoga Therapy |
BirthNetwork
Join us and learn about the benefits of massage therapy and partner massage. Jill Keller, Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, will lead us through an introduction to massage techniques that can enhance relaxation and a sense of well-being, improve circulation and relieve common discomforts and stress in pregnancy and in labor. Prenatal partner massage can bring a couple closer together and help to establish stronger family bonds. You and your partner will learn simple, effective ways to promote general well-being for both Mom and baby.
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. For more info email outerbanksbirth@gmail.com or call 252-207-5601. Please invite your friends. All events are FREE and open to the public. Note: Doors open at 6:45. Meeting starts promptly at 7pm. ***Please follow the sidewalk on the LEFT side of the building around to the ramp/rear door.***
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 Volunteer to collect and post Well-Done articles and photos on the CommonGood Website. One to Four Hours a week in your home at your convenience. Learn Good News. Computer and photo editing skills necessary. Contact nancy@obxcommongood.org
 Artist Housing needed June 19-20, 2012
The 11th Annual Under the Oaks Arts Festival will be held June 20-21, 2012. We have a nice mix of new and returning artists to the show this year. The local community has always been generous in opening their homes to an artist or two for this special event. The artists usually arrive on Tuesday, June 19 and leave after the show on Thursday, June 21. Please contact Jenn Sweigart at 252-453-9040 ext. 223 or at events@whaleheadclub.com if you are interested in housing a guest this year. If you have housed an artist in the past, please let me know who it is and I will match you up again.
Link Hands for Parkinson's Disease is an exercise and support group for people with Parkinson's Disease or other balance issues. We are looking for volunteers to partner with us to give moral and physical support to our group as they push themselves to move and talk "Bigger". The program is designed to increasing mobility, improve balance and to exercise the vocal chords. We give a sense of community to who those who feel alone in the Parkinson's journey. We need volunteers on Tuesday mornings to help with our water balance program and on Thursdays with our yoga program. We are dependent on the support of our volunteers. Won't you join us? Contact Tracy Bell, program coordinator at 252-209-7704.
The Dare Respite Program is looking for caring individuals to be trained to provide temporary respite to those who are caring for their homebound loved ones. The Volunteer companion allows the caregivers a few hours a week for themselves, to rest or run errands, knowing their loved one is safe. Anyone with several hours a week to bring relief, support, and companionship to a family in need, contact Tracy Bell, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at Dare County Department of Public Health at 252-475-5057.
The Town of Duck needs volunteers for summer events series and 4th of July parade. June 9-August 9. Email info@townofduck.com or call office (252) 255-1234.
Creative Choices Crisis Pregnancy Center Volunteers to write thank you cards, fold and sort baby clothes, etc. Volunteers be trained and work with clients. Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-4; special events Lisa DiFilippo Lisa@obxcrisispregnancy.com www.obxcrisispregnancy.com
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SCORE: Volunteers with management and business experience to counsel business startups and on going businesses. Once a month or more. Email rakmeck@aol.com or call 252-261-8213
Guardian ad Litem program in Dare County: Volunteers to train to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Call Ricki Tillett 252-475-5587 or 252-331-4755
 National Lung Cancer Partnership Volunteers to distribute lung cancer information, fund raising 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, 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.
Volunteer aboard the Elizabeth II. Various opportunities are available at RIFP. Call 475-1500 f
Dare County Friends of Youth mentoring program. Minimum of eight hours a month with a youth for at least one year. 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. 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; Individuals interested in gardening or volunteering with the organization and management of a Community Garden can contact the individual listed in your neighborhood garden at Manteo, Hatteras, or Southern Shores.
- Roanoke Island Community Garden, Ginger Candelora 252 202- 0842 candelora@centurylink.net
- Hatteras Island Community Garden
Carol Bauer 252-489-8980 ctbauer@aol.com - Southern Shores Community Garden
Lucinda Hudgins 252 261-4102 seafood@tommysmarket.com
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 252-216-9400 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.
Children at Play - the Outer Banks Children's Museum: Volunteers for music, art and science time with children. play children's songs or help with a science project. 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. The Albemarle Commission's Senior Nutrition Home Delivered Meals Program. Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound 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 aholland@albemarlecommission.org, beach area 252-475-5637 or Manteo 252-475-9279.
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For the Bible Tells Me So
The Outer Banks Peace and Justice Interfaith Coalition will be showing as part of their Social Justice Film Series, For the Bible Tells Me So, on Wednesday, June 13th, 7:00 pm, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores. The showing is cosponsored by the All Saints and OBXPrideFest.
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Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson -- the film, For the Bible Tells Me So, explores 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. All are welcome. A discussion to follow - and lovely reception.
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Storytelling with Elizabeth II Captain Robbie At RIFPJoin us on Saturday, June 9, at 2 p.m. for a 2nd Saturday presentation by the Captain of the Elizabeth II, Robbie Putnam, from 2-3 p.m. in the Small Auditorium at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The Elizabeth II is a 16th Century representative sailing ship whose homeport is Roanoke Island Festival Park, located across from the Manteo waterfront. The event is free and open to the public.  Captain Putnam will play video clips of the Elizabeth II under construction and under sail including a clip of its launching on November 22nd, 1983. He will also share stories about working on the ship, for the last 19 years, and sailing her to other ports as an outreach program. Putnam has been Captain of the Elizabeth II for eight years. . Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, 2nd Saturdays takes place at 37 State Historic Sites and museums on the second Saturday of the summer months. For a complete schedule of events, go to www.ncculture.com.
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The Christian Music Summer Concert Series
 Monday nights at 7-9pm at Good Life Eatery MP 4.5 on the bypass in Kitty Hawk. Sponsored by Salty Paws Biscuits, local musicians donate their time and talent performing Christian/inspirational material - the love offering provided by the audience is donated to ICO (Interfaith Community Outreach) and the local Food Pantry. June Performers include
June 11 Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Praise band AND Echos of Heritage
June 18 Reunion AND Justus
June 25 Sojourne Quartet
For more information or to share your talent, please contact Kim Kalman at 441-2555 or visit www.kimkalman.com
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Dine Out to Help Out
 Please join us on Tuesday June 12th, 2012 for our annual Dine Out to Help Out fundraiser! Each year, restaurants in our community partner with Food Bank of the Albemarle and donate a percentage of the day's proceeds to the fight against hunger. See the list of participating restaurants below!
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 OBX Pridefest benefits the BBH HIV AIDS Foundation. On Saturday, June 16, The "Kid Zone" returns at the First Colony Inn with fun activities such as a carnival dunking booth, arts and crafts corner and kids games. The support of two area churches, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Kitty Hawk and the All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores are by sponsoring the Gay/Straight Alliance Teen Karaoke Disco, with a supporting grant from the Dare County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, on June 15th at 7pm on the Pool Deck and Neptune Room of the Comfort Inn, South Nags Head. The Gay/Straight Alliance is agroup of gay and bisexual teens and their straight friends and supporters at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills.  The OBX Peace and Justice Interfaith Coalition, Unitarian Universalist Congregation and All Saints Episcopal will kick off the festival on June 13th with a showing of the documentary film, For the Bible Tells Me So. June 13, 7:00 pm at All Saints. |
Fun Chicks for Causes
 Join Fun Chicks for Causes as we host a "Let's Craft Together" from 11-2 at BJ's Carolina Cafe in Jarvisburg. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Currituck Free Dental Clinic. Tickets must be purchased in advance and include munchies and crafting for ages 5 and older.website.Date: Saturday, June 22, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at BJ's Carolina Cafe. for more in info: Diana or Fun Chick Website.
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Skin Cancer Screening
The Outer Banks Hospital is sponsoring several free skin cancer screening opportunities in June. There will be a free skin cancer screening at Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Sand Castle Contest on June 27th from 10 am to 2 pm at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head. In addition, Dr. Demetri Poulis of Vidant General Surgery - Outer Banks will lead a free workshop on skin cancer on June 27th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the hospital's Educational Suite as part of The Outer Banks Hospital's Dinner with a Doc series. Dr. Poulis will offer skin care advice as well as show participants what visible changes on the skin to keep a look out for. A complimentary dinner is included, however pre-registrations is required. Please call 449-4500 to reserve your spot.
The Outer Banks Hospital recently hosted a free skin cancer screening with Poulis and Dr. Timothy Cloninger of The Outer Banks Cancer Center, where approximately 50 people were screened. Skin Cancer is highly treatable if detected early. If you have a mole that worries you or notice changes in your skin's appearance, please consider having a skin cancer screening performed
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