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Fall Festival this Saturday will raise funds for Frisco-Buxton Pathway Project

October 17th, 2023  · Community
Fall Festival this Saturday will raise funds for Frisco-Buxton Pathway Project

On Saturday, October 21, the public is invited to head to the grounds of the Frisco Woods Campground for a grand Fall Festival which will feature games, food trucks, trick or treating, a pumpkin patch, raffles, an oyster roast, BBQ, and many more activities for attendees of all ages. And while fall-style fun will be…Read More from Fall Festival this Saturday will raise funds for Frisco-Buxton Pathway Project

Kitty Hawk Rotary, Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Coastal Campership Fund makes big year one impacts

October 16th, 2023  · Builders and Shapers  · Community
Kitty Hawk Rotary, Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Coastal Campership Fund makes big year one impacts

The Kitty Hawk Rotary and the Outer Banks Community Foundation are pleased to announce that the Coastal Campership Fund has made a substantial impact in its first year! Since January of 2023, the fund has grown to $12,850.00 through donations from 11 donors. The new fund’s principal is invested so that grants will be awarded…Read More from Kitty Hawk Rotary, Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Coastal Campership Fund makes big year one impacts

Visitors Bureau, Community Foundation hold workshop for Outer Banks nonprofits on engaging new donors

October 14th, 2023  · Builders and Shapers  · Community
Visitors Bureau, Community Foundation hold workshop for Outer Banks nonprofits on engaging new donors

Dozens of nonprofit leaders gathered at College of the Albemarle to learn about finding and engaging new donors at a morning workshop on September 28. Workshop presenter was OBX Forever Director Jessica Barnes, a development professional with decades in the field. The free workshop was made possible through a partnership between Outer Banks Visitors Bureau…Read More from Visitors Bureau, Community Foundation hold workshop for Outer Banks nonprofits on engaging new donors

Theatre of Dare to hold fundraiser Oct. 20 for new stage curtain

October 13th, 2023  · Community
Theatre of Dare to hold fundraiser Oct. 20 for new stage curtain

Theatre of Dare is making an important addition to its Kitty Hawk theater this season, and later this month, the local troupe will be holding a festive event to celebrate and pay for it. “Working without a stage curtain made for some interesting moments last season,” TOD Business Manager Kelsey Thompson said with a laugh….Read More from Theatre of Dare to hold fundraiser Oct. 20 for new stage curtain

Outer Banks Hotline’s Ribbon on the Ridge domestic violence awareness event returns Oct. 19

October 12th, 2023  · Community
Outer Banks Hotline’s Ribbon on the Ridge domestic violence awareness event returns Oct. 19

Outer Banks Hotline will again host Ribbon on the Ridge on Purple Thursday, October 19th, at 10am on Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head to increase awareness about domestic violence. Ribbon on the Ridge began in 2014 but the event was paused during the pandemic. This year, as in previous years, a 300-foot ribbon will be…Read More from Outer Banks Hotline’s Ribbon on the Ridge domestic violence awareness event returns Oct. 19

Outer Banks Relief Foundation named Albemarle Area United Way certified partner agency

October 10th, 2023  · Community
Outer Banks Relief Foundation named Albemarle Area United Way certified partner agency

The board of directors of the Outer Banks Relief Foundation is pleased to announce we have been selected to join the ranks of Albemarle Area United Way’s certified partner agencies. “The Outer Banks Relief Foundation has championed United Way’s coordinated information and referral services — the 211 phone hotline and the nc211.org searchable database – ever since they…Read More from Outer Banks Relief Foundation named Albemarle Area United Way certified partner agency

American Red Cross blood drives across Greater Outer Banks for October

October 8th, 2023  · Community
American Red Cross blood drives across Greater Outer Banks for October

The American Red Cross continues to face a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible to ensure patients across the country continue receiving critical medical care. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed; therefore, the Red Cross is seeking blood donors across…Read More from American Red Cross blood drives across Greater Outer Banks for October

John Buford named Dare County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2023-24

October 8th, 2023  · Community
John Buford named Dare County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2023-24

Dare County Schools is pleased to announce John Buford is the district’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Buford’s exceptional dedication to education, innovative teaching methods, and unwavering commitment to his students’ success.  Buford has been an integral part of the First Flight school community for 18 years and currently works as…Read More from John Buford named Dare County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2023-24

Season of Giving on the Outer Banks now collecting donations

October 1st, 2023  · Community
Season of Giving on the Outer Banks now collecting donations

During the holiday season, there are a number of opportunities for those who would like to donate to help make the holidays special for local residents in need. The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services partners with a number of community organizations, individuals and churches to ensure holiday joy is experienced by all….Read More from Season of Giving on the Outer Banks now collecting donations

Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award

September 23rd, 2023  · Community
Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award

The Currituck County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce that Olivia Patchel, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent was recognized during the 2023 National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) annual meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. Olivia received the NEAFCS Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes members for leadership,…Read More from Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award

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Community October 17th, 2023

Fall Festival this Saturday will raise funds for Frisco-Buxton Pathway Project

On Saturday, October 21, the public is invited to head to the grounds of the Frisco Woods Campground for a grand Fall Festival which will feature games, food trucks, trick or treating, a pumpkin patch, raffles, an oyster roast, BBQ, and many more activities for attendees of all ages. And while fall-style fun will be…Read More from Fall Festival this Saturday will raise funds for Frisco-Buxton Pathway Project

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Builders and Shapers Community October 16th, 2023

Kitty Hawk Rotary, Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Coastal Campership Fund makes big year one impacts

The Kitty Hawk Rotary and the Outer Banks Community Foundation are pleased to announce that the Coastal Campership Fund has made a substantial impact in its first year! Since January of 2023, the fund has grown to $12,850.00 through donations from 11 donors. The new fund’s principal is invested so that grants will be awarded…Read More from Kitty Hawk Rotary, Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Coastal Campership Fund makes big year one impacts

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Builders and Shapers Community October 14th, 2023

Visitors Bureau, Community Foundation hold workshop for Outer Banks nonprofits on engaging new donors

Dozens of nonprofit leaders gathered at College of the Albemarle to learn about finding and engaging new donors at a morning workshop on September 28. Workshop presenter was OBX Forever Director Jessica Barnes, a development professional with decades in the field. The free workshop was made possible through a partnership between Outer Banks Visitors Bureau…Read More from Visitors Bureau, Community Foundation hold workshop for Outer Banks nonprofits on engaging new donors

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Community October 13th, 2023

Theatre of Dare to hold fundraiser Oct. 20 for new stage curtain

Theatre of Dare is making an important addition to its Kitty Hawk theater this season, and later this month, the local troupe will be holding a festive event to celebrate and pay for it. “Working without a stage curtain made for some interesting moments last season,” TOD Business Manager Kelsey Thompson said with a laugh….Read More from Theatre of Dare to hold fundraiser Oct. 20 for new stage curtain

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Community October 12th, 2023

Outer Banks Hotline’s Ribbon on the Ridge domestic violence awareness event returns Oct. 19

Outer Banks Hotline will again host Ribbon on the Ridge on Purple Thursday, October 19th, at 10am on Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head to increase awareness about domestic violence. Ribbon on the Ridge began in 2014 but the event was paused during the pandemic. This year, as in previous years, a 300-foot ribbon will be…Read More from Outer Banks Hotline’s Ribbon on the Ridge domestic violence awareness event returns Oct. 19

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Community October 10th, 2023

Outer Banks Relief Foundation named Albemarle Area United Way certified partner agency

The board of directors of the Outer Banks Relief Foundation is pleased to announce we have been selected to join the ranks of Albemarle Area United Way’s certified partner agencies. “The Outer Banks Relief Foundation has championed United Way’s coordinated information and referral services — the 211 phone hotline and the nc211.org searchable database – ever since they…Read More from Outer Banks Relief Foundation named Albemarle Area United Way certified partner agency

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Community October 8th, 2023

American Red Cross blood drives across Greater Outer Banks for October

The American Red Cross continues to face a national blood and platelet shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible to ensure patients across the country continue receiving critical medical care. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed; therefore, the Red Cross is seeking blood donors across…Read More from American Red Cross blood drives across Greater Outer Banks for October

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Community October 8th, 2023

John Buford named Dare County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2023-24

Dare County Schools is pleased to announce John Buford is the district’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Buford’s exceptional dedication to education, innovative teaching methods, and unwavering commitment to his students’ success.  Buford has been an integral part of the First Flight school community for 18 years and currently works as…Read More from John Buford named Dare County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2023-24

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Community October 1st, 2023

Season of Giving on the Outer Banks now collecting donations

During the holiday season, there are a number of opportunities for those who would like to donate to help make the holidays special for local residents in need. The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services partners with a number of community organizations, individuals and churches to ensure holiday joy is experienced by all….Read More from Season of Giving on the Outer Banks now collecting donations

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Community September 23rd, 2023

Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award

The Currituck County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce that Olivia Patchel, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent was recognized during the 2023 National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) annual meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. Olivia received the NEAFCS Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes members for leadership,…Read More from Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award