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Health Outreach and Community Support Groups
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Mobile Food Pantry, June 15, 5:30 am Food Bank of the Albemarle provides food for persons with proof of Dare County residence (drivers license or id showing Dare County address) at no charge. 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. For questions, call Rev. Bettie Francis at 473-3881. Baytree Apartments , Manteo
Quit Smoking
Six 1-Hour Classes, June 12, 14, 19, 21,
26 & 28, Outer Banks Hospital Cancer
Resource Center * 6:00pm
Ready to quit? The program is free and dinner is included. Call Lisa Phillips at 475-5077 to register. Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Resource Center
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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. 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 |
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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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Babysitting Training in Currituck  The NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center will be offering a two day Babysitting Training Course on July 10th and 11th from 9am - 2pm each day at the Extension Center in Barco, NC. This class is open to any youth ages 12 and older. The cost is $15 and includes a 4-H babysitting certificate and a babysitter's tool kit. Please bring a bag lunch for both days. The class is limited to the first 12 who pre-register and pay the $15 program fee payable to Currituck County and mailed to NC Cooperative Extension, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917. There will be a CPR class held on the 12th to certify the participants. It is an additional $30.00 for the Red Cross CPR certification and preregistration is required. The class will be held in the same location but the time will be from 9am- 4pm. Please bring your lunch for this class as well. For more information call Olivia Jones, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at 252-232-2261 or email olivia_jones@ncsu.edu. You may also contact Ellen Owens, 4-H Extension Agent at 252-232-2262 or e-mail ellen_owens@ncsu.edu.
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Nags Head Woods Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday June 16th and Saturday June 23rd (8-12 pm) The Nature Conservancy at Nags Head Woods Preserve is looking for volunteers to help with our South End Shoreline Restoration Project. Volunteers are needed to bag oyster shells, build oyster mats and oyster reef as well as plant marsh and upland plant habitat.June23rd from 8am to 12pm. Southern end of Nags Head Woods Preserve shoreline.If you are interested in getting involved, please email Kate Murray at the Nags Head Woods office at kmurray@tnc.org or call (252) 441 2525. All participants must sign up before the event so we know how many are coming.
Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a 1,200 acre nature preserve managed by The Nature Conservancy, is currently experiencing significant shoreline erosion along the southern boundary of the preserve. The Town of Nags Head, a partner in the conservation efforts of Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve, owns the 40-acre parcel experiencing a high rate of erosion and is concerned that the erosion will impact a historical access road and adjacent properties in the very near-term. We are undertaking a comprehensive ecosystem restoration pilot project to: 1) stabilize the high-bank shoreline and prevent further erosion using natural materials; 2) restore native maritime salt shrub, coastal marsh, and shallow water habitats 3) build ecosystem resilience to sea-level rise, and 4) demonstrate natural alternatives to hard shoreline stabilization to neighboring property owners.
Under the Oaks Arts Festival June 20-21, 2012. Baker extraordinaire- if you love to bake, we'd love to sell your creations! We will be collecting goodies at the Whalehead Club on Tuesday morning 6/19. Contact me for particulars. Wednesday & Thursday 6/20 & 6/21 Shift times: 9:30-1, 1-6 (Thursday 1-5) Volunteers for: Information Booth: info, t-shirts and posters, Bake Sale Booth: can you resist the goodies? Kid's Korner: coloring and face painting General Help: fill in as needed with other booths & artists
Please contact Jenn Sweigart at events@whaleheadclub.com or at 252-453-9040 ext. 223 if you are interested. Thank you!
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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.
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. 
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
252-441-1818
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
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A bit late this week. I spent a wonderful time in Seattle and Anacortes, Washington. Saw my beautiful niece married overlooking the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands (sunny with clouds); drove to Paradise on Mt Rainier (sunny); toured sites in Seattle (rainy); ate best Thai food ever; and United was more crowded than USAir. Note: The more you pay for a hotel the more likely you will have to pay for WiFi.
Glad to be home.
Nancy
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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. |
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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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Killer Dunes Race
Run the dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park on Independence Day! It's all about true American grit. The Killer Dunes 2-Miler and Liberty Sands Fun Run is a race on the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern United States.
Whether you run, walk or climb, you'll revel in the sense of accomplishment for conquering the 2 toughest miles on the Outer Banks. How tough is it? We do not call it Killer Dunes for nothing! And for the younger crowd or those in training, we have the �-mile Liberty Sands Fun Run!
Proceeds of the run benefit the Friends of Jockey's Ridge, the volunteer organization that works to preserve Jockey's Ridge State Park. And we remember those who serve so we can run free by also supporting the USO Phone Home program, keeping our troops in touch with their families. When miles apart, hearing the voice of loved ones means the world!
Killer Dunes costs $30 for adults, $25 for U.S. Active Duty and veterans, $25 for Outer Banks Running Club members and $20 for youth under age 18. The Liberty Sands Fun Run costs $5.
Deadline to guarantee a shirt is midnight on June 20. This even often sells out in advance so register early. Awards will be given to the overall finisher and the top 3 males and females. Independence Day, July 4, 2012, 8:30 am, Jockey's Ridge State Park
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Our Four Legged Friends
 Super Match-a-thon MatchesRight Pet with the Right Owner!
On Saturday, June 16, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, the Animal Lovers Assistance League will join with the Dare County SPCA at the Wal-Mart in Kitty Hawk to help perspective pet owners find the dog or cat that is just right for them. The two humane organizations will have a wide variety of beautiful, eager to please dogs and cats there. In recognition that June is national Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and that it is Father's Day weekend, cats and kittens will be available at two for the price of one and adoption fees for dogs will be substantially reduced during this event. Come find that special pet who is the perfect match for you and your family!
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The Manteo Farmer's Market is back for another great summer! June 23rd we are looking forward to bringing out the dog bath and cleaning some pups. Come hang out with between 8am and noon.. even pick up an SPCA t-shirt, hat or tote for you or a frisbee or collar for your furry friend!
The Outer Banks SPCA is excited to join forces with Pigman's BBQ for our second Tail Waggin Tuesday! Join us Tuesday, June 26th, for lunch or dinner at Pigman's BBQ at mile post 9.5. Can't sit down to eat? Grab a "doggie bag" to go!Pigman's will donate a percentage of the days sales to help support the animals currently waiting for their forever homes. The SPCA will also be onsite with some adoptables (weather permitting) from 11-2 so come on by and say HEY to some of our furry friends and enjoy a great meal!
June 27th, the Outer Banks SPCA is hosting another spay/ neuter clinic for CATS only. Male cats are $19 and female cats are $29. All animals must have current rabies shots or rabies shots will be given for $8. Call the shelter to make your appointment today: 252-475-5620.
Don't forget: Every Wednesday morning at 7:30am on Dixie 105.7 and 102.5 The Shark to chat with our Pet of the Week and hear the goings on at the Dare County Animal Shelter!
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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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Technology Explained
 Dr. John L. Sullivan, MD, vice provost for research, professor of pediatrics and molecular medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worchester, Massachusetts, will discuss "The Human Genome after a Decade: Impact on Disease and Drug Discovery" at the third Technology Explained seminar at Duck Woods Club, June 25 at 5 p.m.
Dr. Sullivan's accomplishments at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and University of Massachusetts Memorial as a teacher, clinician, scientist, researcher, mentor and administrator have helped make this institution nationally and internationally known. His scientific work as an internationally recognized viral immunologist who focused on the molecular components of HIV beginning in the years when the virus was first being identified was critical.
For more information or to RSVP by Friday, June 22, please contact Patrick O'Keefe, CCM, general manager, at (252) 261-2744, ext. 224 or e-mail him at dwgm@duckwoodscc.com.
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100 Years of Girl Scouts
 Roanoke Island Festival Park and the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast have partnered in creating an exhibit celebrating the100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America. It can be seen in the Visitors Center at RIFP through July 1. The exhibit includes items from Mariner Girl Scouting, which was a special interest, water-based program for Girl Scouts that started in 1934. This division of Girl Scouts had unique blue uniforms and participated in activities such as charting courses, launching ships, and learning about water safety and boating. The Mariner Girl Scout program remains alive today through water-based badges, camps and activities.
The Wing Scouts are also featured which was another special program started for Senior Girl Scouts in 1942 with a focus on flying. Prior to becoming a Wing Scout, Senior Girl Scouts were expected to take a standard Red Cross First Aid Course and one related course in school, such as meteorology. Booklets were published as supplements to the Senior Girl Scout Handbook that outlined the program, suggested program activities, and provided technical aviation information. This program was discontinued in 1962 when changes were made to the Senior Girl Scout Interest Patches.
Brownie Girl Scouts, organized in 1916, are also represented in the exhibit. In 1951, the Girl Scouts of America published the first Brownie Scout Handbook. By the 1970's, the Brownie program, open to girls in the second and third grade, promoted activities to appeal to the imagination, curiosity, creativity, helpfulness and needs of girls ages 7-8 years old. Activities were based on the three Brownie B's: Be a Discoverer, Be a Ready Helper, and Be a Friend Maker. The Brownie Girl Scouts are still a very active part of scouting today. To learn more about area Girls Scouts visit http://www.gsccc.org .
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