Current Events Week of January 25th

Monday, January 25:

Some of your intrepid friends and neighbors are braving the high seas to ferry over to Swan Quarter and meet with NC legislators. Story to follow on the Current!

If you want to join in, walk on the 9:30am boat to SQ and we'll ride back again at 1pm. 

Tuesday, January 26:

The 2016 Arts Partnership at Ocracoke School starts today! Sponsored by Ocracoke Alive, this program brings local and visiting artists into the school every week to share their art with the kids. This week the program begins with Polymer Clay workshop with Mattie Cordio, or Mexican Cooking with the one-and-only Eduardo Chavez.

Open Mic at Coyote Music Den, 7–9pm at Marcy and Lou's new place in the Community Square. All are welcome to play, sing, or listen in the free music jam!

Wednesday, January 27:

Home Basketball Games! Go Dolphins! They will host Perquimans County at home. JV plays first at 3pm, followed by the Lady Dolphins and Varsity Boys. Listen on WOVV 90.1 FM and online at wovv.org. Fear the Pod! 

Know Your Park: The Fight Against Phragmites All are invited to the presentation at the Ocracoke Community Center on January 27th at 7pm. The Know Your Park citizen science program series is designed to further connect the Outer Banks communities and residents with the rich natural world and cultural heritage of their neighboring national park sites.

Thursday, January 28:

Color Your Stress Away! All are welcome to Books to Be Red, 6–8pm, for a Coloring Party! They'll supply the pencils and markers, coloring pages, and refreshments! Just bring yourself! Fun for all ages!

Saturday, January 30:

Home Basketball Games! Go Dolphins! They will host Plymouth High School at home. JV plays first at 1pm, followed by the Lady Dolphins and Varsity Boys. Listen on WOVV 90.1 FM and online at wovv.org. Fear the Pod! 

Live music at Ocracoke Oyster Company with Martin Garrish! The fun starts at 6:30pm.

Looking ahead:

Caribbean steel drum workshop available on Ocracoke in February and March. Scott Paulson of Island Time Steel Drums will offer a 5-week class in Deepwater Theater for ages 13-99. Come chase away those winter blues and learn to play these beautiful instruments. More info here.

Registration is now open for the Ocracoke Island 5K/10K, Family Fun Run, and 1/2 Marathon on April 23rd & 24th, 2016. Check out runocracoke.com for more information!

Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information!   
This story will be updated as needed with more information, so check back!