Current Events Week of May 11th
Monday May 11th:
The 4th of July is less than two months away! It's not quite time to panic, but it is time to plan. The OCBA 4th of July committee is meeting at Noon on Monday at the Community Center. All are welcome to join the fun! The group is hoping to make the parade more exciting this year. If you've got some ideas – let us know! You can also put in your two cents by taking this survey: https://www.murvey.com/s?552b575bbf59485605312ef1
It asks about your support for fireworks in 2016, but also has questions about the other events and plenty of space to tell us your ideas. If you’ve already taken the survey — thanks!
Reading is good: The Scholastic Book Fair is still happening at Ocracoke Library for two more days! Stop by Monday and Tuesday during the library's regular public hours, 3 – 7pm. Don't have a child to buy for? Consider donating a book to the library or an Ocracoke classroom.
Tuesday May 12th:
The Ocracoke Issues Luncheon, sponsored by the Hyde County Chamber of Commerce, will be served at 11:30am at the Berkley Manor. Reservations required. More info here.
O'Neals of the Year..... There's a new exhibit opening at OPS, based on the family of Harry Walton O'Neal. All are invited to an Open House Reception from 4 – 6pm at the OPS Museum. There'll even be refreshments!
Wednesday, May 13th:
Season Kick-off Art Opening at Down Creek gallery, 5 – 8pm, featuring artwork by Ocracoke Child Care students. Enjoy complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and adult beverages, and live music, too! Down Creek will be accepting donations on behalf of the non-profit Ocracoke Child Care. This will be the first of many great art openings throughout the season at Down Creek Gallery.
The Library Knitting Club will meet at 6pm at the library. All are welcome – even beginners!
Ocracoke Civic and Business Association will meet at 7pm at the Community Center. All are welcome!
Thursday, May 14th:
STEM Fair at Ocracoke School, 2 – 3pm. Find out what the locals kids can do in the science fair! All are welcome!
Ocracoke Planning board meeting, 5:30pm at the Community Center. Good times!
The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department will hold their every-other-Thursday meeting at the Fire Hall at 7pm. They can always use new members! You can also stop by and get a way-cool OVFD t-shirt or order your reflective house number signs (so OVFD and Ocracoke EMS can find you!)
Friday May 15th:
Fish Fry at the Masonic Lodge starting at 4pm. $12 gets you a plate with fried fish and all the fixin's.
Check out the Ocracoke Current's Music Calendar page to see who's playing at island watering holes this weekend!
Saturday, May 16th:
The Friends of Portsmouth Island will hold their annual meeting at 10am on Ocracoke. Find out more here.
Show solidarity against offshore drilling by joining in the Ocracoke "Hands Across the Sand" event at Noon at the lifeguard beach.
Remember to check this page and/or the Ocracoke Current calendar for updates and additions to Current Events!
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