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Health Outreach and Community Support Groups
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Miles of Smiles mobile dental clinic for children - Wednesday @ Fessenden Center Miles of Smiles is a mobile dental program of the Dare County Department of Public Health offering services to school-aged children. Our mission is to provide dental care to children in Dare County with a careful and gentle approach to make every dental visit a positive and pleasant experience. For more information, contact the Dare County Department of Public Health at 475-5003. ...
Phoenix A support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence, Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm, 4301 S. Croatan Hwy.Nags Head, NC 27959
Round table discussion on DV topics and issues affecting victims and survivors of domestic violence. Please come join us... we laugh, we vent, we make a difference!
Standing strong and standing together.
For more information contact:
Shannon Hill, The Outer Banks Hotline
252-473-5121 Babysitting services available! Sista Speak, A Domestic Abuse Support Group, Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Head Start Building, 723 Sir Walter Raleigh St. Manteo, NC 27954
Women Speaking Confidentially Together
Engaging, Encouraging, Enlightening, and Sharing. Join Us On Our Journey As We Take The Steps To Be Informed
And Increase Awareness That Domestic Abuse Is A Hard Reality,
And No Laughing Matter For Women.
For more information, contact:
Norma Hillm The Outer Banks Hotline
(252) 473-5121, Babysitting Services Available!
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 Volunteers needed for the Townebank Red Nose Wine Festival, Thurs, July 12th, Marshes Light in Manteo Needed - Groups (large and small) and individuals. Each volunteer will receive: VIP parking pass, Volunteer credentials, a Festival t-shirt, and a ticket to the Festival (to be used after your shift is over). We are asking all volunteers to register online for both the pre-event training and volunteering assignments at the festival. Call the Outer Banks Relief Foundation for more information.
Website.  Tickets available now!
Individual Tickets - $35 (includes wine tastings, access to site and commemorative wine glass). Private Cabanas & Reserved tables are selling fast. This event benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
 Ruthie's Kitchen provides a much needed service to members of our community in need. A delicious dinner is provided each Tuesday from 5:00 - 6:15 at His Dream Center, 205 East Baltic Street, Nags Head. A variety of churches, service groups, book clubs, Links ladies, and others take turns providing the meal to approximately 50 - 60 people. Volunteers are needed to supply meals as well as come to help set up, serve and clean up. More info is available on our website at Ruthie's Community Kitchen or call Gail 207-8820 if you would like to help.
 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
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, Website. Audrey Holland at 252-426-7093 x 230 or aholland@albemarlecommission.org, beach area 252-475-5637 or Manteo 252-475-9279
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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Dominion Foundation Donates to Food for Thought
 Dominion recently donated $!,000 to Food for Thought, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, provides healthy non-perishable breakfasts and lunches for more than 635 pre-school, elementary, and secondary students who meet specific criteria in Dare County on weekends during the school year. The non-profit was one of five in Dare County that received the prestigious North Carolina Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 2009. It also received a Dare Education Foundation's 2011 Excellence in Education Award for being named Business Community Partner by the Dare County Alternative School. For more information about volunteering or contributing, call Loismary Hoehne, 252-480-0036.
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211 Helpline Services Up and Active in Dare County
 Searches can also be done at www.nc11.org done at and provide the ability to make a printout. You can add a 211 button logo to your organization's website. Patty Mckenna of the Collaborative is available to make presentations to civic organizations and churches. Thanks to support from the Outer Banks Relief Foundation 5,000 (bilingual) flyers promoting 2-1-1 in Dare have been placed in the community at locations including the Department of Social Services in Manteo, the Department of Public Health in Manteo, Interfaith Community Outreach, the Baum Center, and the Dare Center. 2-1-1 Flyers were sent home to all Dare County elementary and middle school students and they were included in the final Food for Thought bags for this school year. Paul Taulman of NC2-1-1 has done a great job inputting info from Currituck and Hyde Counties at nc211.org. Although the phone number is not activated in these counties, the resources ARE listed at nc211.org. For more information contact: Patty McKenna
Coordinator, Community Services Collaborative, a program of the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. The Community Services Collaborative is a group of Outer Banks human services providers and community benefit groups that meets quarterly to work on mutually beneficial projects.
Post Office Box 545
2510 South Croatan Highway, Suite D
Nags Head, North Carolina 27959
252/255-0530 (direct) outerbankscollaborative@gmail.com
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Wellness City transitions from site to community based program
The Wellness City program operated by Recovery Innovations, Inc. is transitioning from a site-based program to a community-based program. The Recovery Education classes currently offered on-site at 115 W. Meadowlark Street will be provided at local community sites, coordinated through Jim Harrison, Team Lead in Dare County. Working closely with ECBH, Recovery Innovations will be able to exercise greater flexibility and increase the number of persons served in Dare and neighboring counties.Wellness City is founded on the recovery principles of hope, personal choice, empowerment, development of an environment of wellness and independence, and the encouragement of spirituality and community enriched by contribution.
 Wellness City is a community made up of individuals embarking on or expanding their recovery journey. A staff of well-trained peers who have experienced their own recovery challenges and successes will share what they have learned and will work alongside practitioners and educators who are committed to the founding principles of the recovery community. The citizens of Wellness City who are beginning their recovery journey will learn to identify personal strengths and challenges and will develop personalized plans that incorporate life experiences, newly learned skills and goals and dreams for the future. Each citizen will partner with a recovery coach who understands the challenges and actualize their hopes and dreams, working together to bring out everyone's best. They will catch each other when someone starts to fall, sharing what's been learned so all can benefit. Strong and trusting relationships will grow and be nurtured between Wellness City citizens. These relationships are key ingredients that will allow the City to operate effectively and successfully.
 Read about the Wellness Journey of Outer Banks resident, David Schain, PSS. David is now a Peer Support Specialists with Wellness City. |
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The Christian Music Summer Concert Series
 The Christian Music Summer Concert Series on Monday nights is a family friendly night of Christian music donated by local musicians and sponsored by Salty Paws Biscuits. The weekly love offering is donated to our local Food Pantry and ICO (Interfaith Community Outreach) ministry. Join us at the Good Life Eatery MP 4.5 in Kitty Hawk Mondays 7-9pm. Our featured acts for July 2 are Nick Hodsdon & guests and AnLouise Bennett. 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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Articles Needed for Surfing for Autism Silent Auction
Surfing for Autism will be holding a silent auction for our Surfing for Autism event on August 10-11, 2012. Surfing for Autism is an autism/asperger's awareness event held each summer on the Outer Banks of NC to provide children with autism/asperger's with an amazing experience and opportunity to surf. Each child is provided two surfers and a skilled therapist or teacher who is well educated on the special needs of our children. Together, they are paired up with children who have autism/asperger's of all ages and introduce them to paddling, surfing, and a new way to have fun in the sun.
All of the funds raised from the silent auction will be used to support future Surfing for Autism events as well as sponsoring our surfers on the spectrum. If you can contribute, call 722.2552 or email LMH252@hotmail.com
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