Those astronomical events are happening everywhere, but Ocracoke is the best place to experience them, of course. And while you're here, you can check out what else is going on:
Monday, September 21:
A lovely day on the island, one of the last days of summer. Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 22:
The Ocracoke Soccer Dolphins will play against Hatteras at Hatteras – close enough to have some fans from home! Come out and cheer on this history-making team! 5pm at the soccer field on Buxton Back Road.
Wednesday, September 23:
The fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox at 4:22am local time. Welcome, cooler days and nights!
Memorial service for Albert "Big Andy" Anderson, 2pm at the Methodist Church.
Go Dolphins! The middle school Volleyball Dolphins will play the Mattamuskeet Lakers at 4pm in the Tank (a.k.a. Ocracoke School gym.) Fear the Pod!
Art Opening for Mary Bassell at Down Creek Gallery, 5–8pm. While many of her works depict the colorful hues of the beach, the marshes or the sandy lanes that only an artist can see, this year Mary has been focusing on the Ocracoke Lighthouse and capturing it from different vantage points on the island. All are welcome to the art opening – there will also be refreshments and live music by Rob King!
This the last Ocrafolk Opry show of the season! Doors open at 7:30pm; show starts at 8 at Deepwater Theater. Enjoy an evening of story and song!
Thursday, September 24:
Fall weather heralds the start of flu season. Don't be a part of the problem – get vaccinated. Ocracoke Health Center is holding a Flu Shot Clinic from 4 – 6pm. Just walk on in! Flu shots are also available by appointment any day. Call 252-928-1511 for more information.
The Ocracoke Planning board meets at 5:30pm at the Community Center.
Molasses Creek in concert at 8pm. Doors open at 7:30pm at Deepwater Theater. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for kids for good times and great music!
Friday, September 25:
Live music at watering holes all over the island!
Saturday, September 26:
Ladies' Luncheon at the Assembly of God at 1pm. All are welcome! Special guest speakers Terry and Amy will give a presentation; there will also be a Spanish interpreter. For information, call Rita at 252-342-1440.
Live music at watering holes all over the island!
Sunday, September 27:
Starting around 9pm, there will be a total lunar eclipse, making its full circle back to a full moon by 12:30am. The east coast is the perfect place to view this eclipse, and Ocracoke is nice and dark so you can see it. This is also the month of the "supermoon" – our lovely orb of reflected light will be slightly closer to Earth than usual and will appear especially big and bright in the sky. Until the eclipse happens, of course. Then it will turn reddish-brown and dark. How cool is that?
Coming up next week and beyond:
Ocracoke School's 4th grade class is holding a big Yard Sale on October 3rd to pay for their class trips this year. Come to the Pony Island Motel lawn at 8am to find the stuff you never knew you needed. If you'd like to donate items for the sale, please drop them off at the Pony Island Motel office no sooner than October 1st. Questions? Call Melinda Esham (921-0063) or Sundae Horn (921-0283)
