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 Frisco Jubilee performance to benefit USCG Auxiliary
Would you like to help a dedicated
group avid volunteers who assist the Coast Guard who are dedicated to
helping people and promoting boating safety? And have a memorable
time to boot? The Frisco Jubilee musical group will perform at a
benefit sponsored jointly by the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-4
and The Frisco Jubilee. The performance will be at the Anglers Club in
Buxton on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the
door.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of uniformed,
non-military volunteer civilians who assist the Coast Guard in all of
its varied missions. For much more about the Auxiliary in
general, see www.cgaux.org . For information about the local Flotilla 16-4, visit wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit054-16-04.
Babe Ruth Baseball registration is Feb. 4-5
Hatteras Island Babe Ruth Baseball will start to register 7- through
12-year-old boys and girls for the 2012 season, on Saturday, Feb. 4,
from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 5, from 2 until 5
p.m.
at the Fessenden Center in Buxton. There is a $50 fee to sign up. All
are invited to come for some baseball fun.
1921 silent movie to be shown at Pioneer Theatre
As part of the 75th anniversary
celebration of
The Lost Colony, there will be a special showing of the 1921 silent
movie that inspired the writing of the outdoor drama.
This film was shot entirely on Roanoke Island and was a true grassroots
effort involving many locals both behind and in front of the
camera. Conceived, written, and produced by Mabel Evans
Jones,
the film tells the story of the earliest English expeditions and
attempted settlements in the territory of what is now The United States
of America. In her position as superintendent of Dare County
Schools, Mabel Evans Jones became acutely aware of the fact that school
children throughout the state did not know the story of the early
settlements on Roanoke Island.
With the financial support of the School Extension Division of the
State Board of Education, the necessary funds were in place to start
work on a movie that ultimately would be distributed statewide through
the 1920s and 1930s. At long last the story of the Roanoke
Island
Colony and the dream of Mabel Evans Jones and her many supporters and
volunteers was known throughout North Carolina. The success
of
the movie and the interest generated by the telling of the story
fostered a series of local pageants, often being performed as a part of
the Virginia Dare Day Celebrations. Once again, these were
produced by locals for the community.
Soon Bradford Fearing, a popular political leader, thinker, and
visionary saw the importance of heritage tourism as a means of economic
growth for the island. He worked to make the once
remote
island one that was accessible from every direction. Under his
guidance, Paul Green’s The Lost Colony came to life. With the
support of the entire community devoted to history and the telling of
their story, what started as a celebration in 1937 continues today as
the premier symphonic outdoor drama in the nation.
The community is encouraged to attend the showing on Sunday, Feb. 5, at
3 p.m. in the Pioneer Theatre in Manteo. There is no charge
for
the showing, and families are encouraged to bring school-age children
for this entertaining history lesson and part of cinema history. The
special showing is made possible by a generous gift from Ace Hardware.
For more information about The Lost Colony and the 75th Anniversary
season please visit the website at www.thelostcolony.org.
The season opens on June 1 and runs through Aug. 23 at the Waterside
Theatre, located in the Fort Raleigh National Historical
Site.
The show is produced by the Roanoke Island Historical
Association.
Saltwater
Connections plans more community meetings
The Saltwater Connections Resource Team will return to Hatteras Island
in February.
On Thursday, Feb. 16, the team will present its report for Buxton,
Frisco, and Hatteras at the Fessenden Center from 2 until 4 p.m. and at
the Hatteras Village Civic Center from 5 until 7 p.m.
On Friday, Feb. 17, team members will hold follow-up workshops for the
Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Avon report at the Avon Fire Station from 11
a.m. until 12:15 p.m. and at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community
Building from 4 until 5:30 p.m.
The workshops will be informal, and folks are welcome to drop
in
at any time at either location to talk with team members about
implementation of recommendations in the report and to discuss ideas
for community projects using Saltwater Connections funds.
Saltwater Connections, as part of the overall program of work funded by
the North Carolina Rural Center, has funding for small community
projects that build on community assets and help create and
support jobs. Project guidelines are posted on the Saltwater
Connections website (http://saltwaterconnections.org)
under the Resource Team tab.
Locomotion plans Feb. 18 flea
market
Locomotion, the Hatteras Island organization for teens, will sponsor a
flea market on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Cape
Hatteras Secondary School cafeteria.
Great food and drinks will be sold and games for the youngsters are
planned.
Spaces are available until Feb. 10 by calling Locomotion at
252-995-6010 or you can send the group a message on Locomotion's
Facebook page.
Ocrafolk Festival 2012 is now
accepting artisan applications
The Ocrafolk Festival is now
accepting
artisan applications for the 2012 event, which is scheduled for June
1-3. For more information and to apply, go to www.ocrafolkfestival.org.
If you have any questions about the application process,
contact
artisan coordinator Kati Wharton 252-928-2622 or artisancoord@ocrafolkfestival.org.
Republican Party plans precinct
meetings
Patrick Patterson, chairman of the Dare County Republican Party, has
scheduled the following precinct meetings:
- Tuesday,
Feb. 14. Nags Head Precinct, Nags Head Board of
Commissioner Building, 5401 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head – 6
p.m.
- Thursday,
Feb, 16. Kill Devil Hills Precinct, Kill Devil Hills Town Hall, 102
Town Hall Drive, Kill Devil Hills – 7 p.m.
- Saturday,
Feb.18. Hatteras Precinct, Hatteras Village Civic Center,
Highway 12, Hatteras village -- 9 a.m.
- Saturday,
Feb. 18. Frisco Precinct, Hatteras Civic Center, Highway 12, Hatteras
Village – 9 a.m.
- Wednesday,
Feb. 22. - Southern Shores Precinct, The Pitts Center, 6
Skyline Road, Southern Shores – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb.
23. Manteo Precinct, Manteo Library Meeting Room, 700 N.
US-64/264 Business, Manteo – 7 p.m.
- Tuesday,
Feb. 28. Colington Precinct, Colington Fire House. 108 School
House Road, Colington –7 p.m.
- Saturday,
March 24. Duck Precinct, Dare County Convention, Dare County
Center, 950 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo – 9 a.m.
Precinct
meetings will be announced later for Avon, Buxton, Chicamacomico, East
Lake, Kitty Hawk, Manns Harbor, Wanchese, and Stumpy Point.
The Dare County Republican Convention will be on Saturday, March 24, at
Dare County Center, 950 Marshall C. Collins Drive,
Manteo,
at 10 a.m.
Upcoming
events at Heritage of Faith Family Church
Heritage of Faith Family Church on Highway 12 in Frisco has scheduled
these events:
Women’s study starts Feb. 6. Topic is “On Some Days You Dance” by Vikki
Burke. Monday nights at 7 p.m. for 11-12 weeks. Cost is $20 to
participate (cost of book).
20s Group starts Feb. 7 and will meet on the first and third Tuesday of
each month. Hot topics facing our 20-year-olds in today's world!
Free movie showing of “Courageous.” Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.
For more information, call 252-489-1300.
Ocracoke
Island plans first annual 5K and Family Fun Run
The First Annual Ocracoke Island 5K and one-mile Family Fun Run will be
on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 8 a.m. It is a benefit
for
Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV and the Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters
Club.
The 5K run will take place in the village of Ocracoke through historic
neighborhoods, by Ocracoke Harbor, and by the second oldest lighthouse
in the United States in continuous service. The course is basically
flat.
All accommodations are within walking or biking distance to the
start/finish line. Golf cart rentals are available. There will be
limited parking near start/finish line. There will be a one-mile family
fun run immediately following the 5K.
The top three male and female runners will receive an award,
as
will the top three male and female finishers in each age category.
Everyone completing the Family Run will receive a wrist band
recognizing the event.
All 5K runners will receive a T-shirt with local artist design.
Beginning 11:30 a.m., Gaffer's Sports Pub will host post-run party.
There will be no charge for 5K runners. Food and beverages will be
provided.
The cost for pre-registration before April 20 for the 5K run is $32,
and $16 for those 16 and under. After April 20, add $5 to the
cost. The cost for the Family Fun Run is $10.
The organizers also need sponsors. Anyone or business
interest can contact chairman Greg Honeycutt at Greg@OceanAtlanticRentals.com.
For more information and to pre-register, go to http://www.ocracokeisland5krun.org/index.asp
Dare County offering adult fitness classes on Hatteras
The
Dare County Parks and Recreation Department is offering fitness classes
this winter at several Hatteras Island Locations.
They are:
Rodanthe Community Building. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30
until 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 until 9 a.m.
Fessenden Center in Buxton. Monday thru Friday from 8 until 9 a.m.,
9:15 until 10:15 a.m., and 10:30 until11:45 a.m.
Walk through Winter. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 until 2:30
p.m. Meet at the small red building across from RBC Bank in Buxton that
used to house the health department.
Classes vary in format and intensity, and there is no charge for these
classes. For more information, on these programs call 475-5709.
Barrier island geology is the topic of discussion
Come
spend a winter
evening in discovery and discussion with the authors of a new book on
barrier island geology, “The Battle for North Carolina’s Coast.”
The authors are members of the geological sciences department at East
Carolina University. Stanley R. Riggs is Distinguished Research
Professor and Harriot College Distinguished Professor; Dorothea V. Ames
is research instructor; Stephen J. Culver is Harriot College
Distinguished Professor and chair, and David J. Mallinson is associate
professor.
The discussions are planned for Monday, Feb. 6, from 7 until 9 p.m. at
the Fessenden Center in Buxton and Tuesday, Feb 7, from 6:30 until 8:30
p.m. at the Kill Devil Hills Library. There are no registration fees or
reservations necessary.
The book explains why and how barrier islands form and looks at their
dynamics over the centuries. The book is available now at Buxton
Village Books, all Dare County libraries, and online at www.buxtonvillagebooks.com
Books will also be available for purchase both evenings.
The evenings are sponsored by Buxton Village Books and the Dare County
Libraries.
 Public
forum on lessons learned from Hurricane Irene is Feb. 6
Hurricane
Irene
demonstrated that advance preparation can go a long way to assist with
storm recovery. A free public forum "Lessons Learned from Hurricane
Irene" will be presented at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on
Monday, Feb. 6. N.C. Humanities Council Executive Director Shelley
Crisp and museum staff will welcome participants. Registration will
begin at 8:30 a.m.
The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources' Connecting to Collections
Project organized the forum, which will include local, state and
federal representatives and discussion of how the August, 2011 storm
was forecast and why it was so destructive. Presenters will
share
methods that individuals, businesses, and museums can employ to protect
themselves and their belongings in the event of a hurricane or other
disaster.
Representatives from the National Weather Service, Dare County
Emergency Management Office, and the National Park Service will
participate in a roundtable discussion led by N.C. Department of
Cultural Resources Disaster Preparedness Coordinator Matthew Hunt.
Cultural Resources Restoration Specialist Reid Thomas will discuss
working with FEMA, insurance companies, and mortgage companies; and
representatives from the Outer Banks History Center will offer advice
on how the center can help with long term preservation of family
records.
The National Weather Service will give a weather spotting workshop
demonstrating the SKYWARN program, explain how to "read" weather
patterns, and give information on how to provide severe weather
information to the weather service. Forum attendance in some cases may
satisfy training requirements for the Certified Local Government
Program. Contact Rob Crawford with the Historic Preservation Office at
(919) 807-6580 for information.
A federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for
the Connecting to Collections Initiative makes this forum possible. The
N.C. Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the
National Endowment for the Humanities, also supports Connecting to
Collections programs.
The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, Office of Archives and
History, works with the Connecting to Collections grant program to
offer workshops and training opportunities to improve care of museum,
archive, and library collections across the state while also
encouraging increased awareness of the importance of disaster planning.
Recovery Learning Circles aim to
help those dealing with life’s challenges
Do
you know a friend, family member or client with life challenges?
Recovery Innovations will be starting a Recovery Learning Circle in
Avon and Frisco on Tuesdays, starting Jan. 10, to serve the citizens of
Hatteras Island.
The winter is a tough time of year for a lot
of people. Many people are still dealing with the devastation left by
Hurricane Irene. The meetings are designed to give people a safe place
to come, learn about recovery, and share with others that are dealing
with similar challenges. You do not need to attend each week to benefit
from the class.
Meetings
will be at Little Grove United Methodist Church in From from 3:30-5
p.m. and at the Avon Fire Department from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, you can contact Jim Harrison at 252-702-2804
or e-mail at jim.harrison@recoveryinnovations.org
Recovery Innovations is an adult provider for East Carolina Behavioral
Health (ECBH) and receives Dare County funding through ECBH. There is
no cost to the participant for any of our support groups or for the
recovery education classes.
Bingo on Wednesdays at the
Anglers Club in Buxton
Cape
Hatteras Anglers Club sponsors bingo on scheduled Wednesday nights
throughout the year. The door opens at 6 p.m., and bingo starts
promptly at 7 p.m. The club is located at 47231 Light Plant
Road
in Buxton. Light Plant Road is directly across from Conner’s
Supermarket, and the club is at the end of the road on the left side.
The telephone number is 252-995-4253.
All are welcome. Proceeds benefit the club’s scholarships for
local students.
The 2012 schedule is:
January:
4, 18, February: 1, 15, 29, March: 14, 28, April: 4, 11, 25, May: 9,
23, 30, June: 6, 13, 20, 27, July: 4, 11, 18, 25, August: 1, 8, 15, 22,
29, September: 5, 19, October: 3, 17, November: 14, 28 and December:
12, 19
Yoga in Hatteras village on Thursdays
Wendi
Palmer is leading a yoga class at the Hatteras Village Community Center
on Thursdays from 5:15 until 6:30 p.m. The class is open to
all
levels. The price is based on donations (recommeded
$5-$10). For more information, please call Palmer at
252-305-0090.
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 Flamingo
‘flocking’ raises funds for Hatteras Island Meals
Now
you can surprise your family and friends on their birthday or other
special occasion with a flamingo “flocking,” the newest
fundraiser for Hatteras Island Meals.
You
can rent this flock of 12 decorated hot pink flamingos, which are
delivered and set up, complete with a sign celebrating the occasion.
The flamingo flocking is for hire for a minimum fee of $25. What better
way to celebrate a special occasion?
Hatteras
Island Meals, Inc. is the non-profit organization, staffed by
volunteers, that delivers a hot meal to nourish and enrich the lives of
homebound and other people in need in every village on Hatteras Island.
From 35 to 50 lunches are delivered each week, Monday through Friday,
except on holidays. HIM is independently funded by personal donations,
local grants, and fundraisers held throughout the year.
To
rent this flock for your special occasion, call Lynn Hartshorne at
995-3609 or Heidi Blackwood at 305-4853.
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