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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.
Volunteer Work Day at Jockey's Ridge State Park will occur on Saturday, July 21, 9:00 to 11:00. lend a hand alongside staff to finish building the last layer of oyster sill at Jockey?s Ridge State Park. We'll pass bags of oyster shell in fire brigade fashion, moving the bags from the shoreline out into the water. Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds to participate. Visitors, residents and families are welcome, children must be at least 12 years old. Enjoy a morning on the water helping us put the finishing touches on this restoration project. Please dress for wading in knee deep water and wear sturdy closed toe shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that you wear a light weight long sleeve shirt. Gloves will be provided. Be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We'll meet in the visitor's center parking lot at Jockey's Ridge. Please call or email to sign up. Sara Hallas at sarajh@nccoast.org or 252-473-1607
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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CommonGood Summer Holiday
 CommonGood is taking its annual Summer Break. The last publication in July will be on the 25th. Please have articles submitted by the 23rd. Publication will begin on August 22nd. The Calendar will NOT take a vacation. Please submit your events using the event submission form at obxcommongood.org or if you are a registered user continue to add, update and delete your events. |
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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. For more information or to share your talent, please contact Kim Kalman at 441-2555 or visit www.kimkalman.com |
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Lunch and Learn about Advance Directives
Everyone should consider having an advanced care plan, not just cancer patients. Avoiding difficult discussions and putting off end-of-life decisions can take away from enjoying the here and now. It starts with gathering your thoughts and having a conversation  with your loved ones. Everyone will feel better knowing that a plan is in place and final wishes will be honored. Once the plan is in place, you and your family can focus on living in the moment and enjoying the blessings of the day. Let caring and trained professionals help you get started. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 449-4500 to register. The Lunch & Learn Workshop will be held at the Cancer Resource Center (located on the second floor of the Medical Office Building, adjacent to the Outer Banks Hospital) at 4810 Croatan Highway, Suite 220, Nags Head, NC 27959.
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Dare Teens 'Do Something' to Collect School Supplies for Food for Thought
 DoSomething.org and Staples are teaming up with teen actress and recording artist Bella Thorne, for the 5th annual Staples for Students national school supply drive, to help kids in need. (www.staplesforstudents.org. The drive encourages Dare County young people to collect school supplies and drop them off at their nearest Staples store starting July 1 through September 15. All school supplies and donations will be given locally to Food for Thought to ensure they get into the hands of youth participating in the program just in time for the new school year. Food for Thought, an all-volunteer non-profit, provides non-perishable healthy meals to more than 635 pre-school, elementary, and secondary schools who meet specific criteria in Dare County on weekends during the school year. The local Staples store for supply drop off is located at 2210 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head. In addition, Staples customers can get involved by donating $1 or more at any Staples store, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting local Dare County students in need.  | | Staples for Students with Bella Thorne |
The Staples for Students campaign is offering easy, innovative and new ways for teens to get involved in this year's programs. By visiting www.staplesforstudents.org, teens can get all the information they need to take action. |
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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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