Monday, May 2nd:
Residents with the last names from A-H can get their Priority Pass today, 9:00 to 4:30 at the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. Residents must show a valid driver's license and a vehicle registration card with an Ocracoke address. Only 1 pass per vehicle will be issued.
A wonderful NPS volunteer will open the Lighthouse on Mondays from 1–3pm. You can go in, but not up!
Hyde County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6pm. On Ocracoke, we can attend by teleconferencing in the Ocracoke School Commons. The agenda and packets for meeting are available online. Click here to view the documents.
Tuesday, May 3rd:
Residents with the last name I-P can get their Priority Pass today, 9:00 to 4:30 at the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. Residents must show a valid driver's license and a vehicle registration card with an Ocracoke address. Only 1 pass per vehicle will be issued.
Hatteras Ferries start Summer Schedule today! The season is here! More info here.
The Hyde County School Board will meet today on Ocracoke at 2pm. All are welcome to watch them at work at the Community Center. Ocracoke School's 4th grade class will make a presentation about their field trip to New Bern, Raleigh, and Williamsburg.
Open Jam at Coyote Music Den, 7–9pm at Marcy and Lou's place in the Community Square. All are welcome to play, sing, or listen.
Wednesday, May 4th:
Residents with the last name Q-Z can get their Priority Pass today, 9:00 to 4:30 at the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. Residents must show a valid driver's license and a vehicle registration card with an Ocracoke address. Only 1 pass per vehicle will be issued.
Quack! Quack! All are welcome to come out and learn about ducks! Stop in the Community Center anytime from 9:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 3:00. Stay 5 minutes or as long as you want!
Who should attend? Anyone who has concerns, ideas, or opinions about our Mallard duck population. PLEASE SHARE with anyone who might be interested.
Dr. Maria Palamar, NC State Veterinarian, and her team will be available for an information session. There will also be a representative from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, wildlife Services (USDA APHIS WS).
They will be here to listen to your stories, opinions, and answer questions.
Some issues that need addressing:
* Will addling/oiling of eggs and a do not feed the ducks campaign be enough? When can we expect results?
* Will there come a time that, for health reasons, we have to remove/euthanize? How long do we have to show we can reduce the population on our own?
* Should we have an ordinance that would impose a fine on anyone who feeds the Mallards, or can Ocracoke show that we are serious about reducing the duck population on our own?
* What are some ideas for a ‘do not feed the ducks’ campaign?
This is your opportunity to ask experts in the field any questions you might have. Brought to you by OCBA and Hyde County. Coffee provided by Ocracoke Coffee and snacks provided by concerned neighbors and OCBA. More info at: http://ocracokeducks.blogspot.com/
The Ocracoke Mosquito Control Board will meet at 6pm at the Ocracoke Community Center. It's a public meeting, so all are welcome!
Thursday, May 5th:
It's Cinco de Mayo, otherwise known as the day Sundae drinks a margarita in honor of Emmet's birthday! This year, he can drink one with me!
Coloring Night at Books to Be Red! Come out to color your stress away! 6:30–8:30pm. Books to Be Red provides coloring pages, crayons and markers, and refreshments, and it's FREE! Not sure what Coloring Night is? Read this story and find out!
Special Program at Ocracoke United Methodist Church! 7:00pm Come out an learn about the work of the United Methodist Church in the country of Armenia! Across the war-torn Caucasus Mountains of the former Soviet Union, Methodists from North Carolina have worked in partnership with their Orthodox brothers and sisters to help young people, families, and communities throughout this region. Nestled on the border between Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Georgia, and Turkey; Armenia sits at the crossroads between east and west. This will be a great talk given by Nara Melkonyan, the NC Conference's Director of Project AGAPE in Armenia. Drinks and Snacks provided.
Friday, May 6th:
Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host Martin Garrish and Friends "Playing Your Ocracoke Memories" every Friday night from March 25th – November 18th. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Extended Summer Hours at Zillie's Island Pantry start today. Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30am-8:30pm, and Sundays, Noon–8:30pm. It's also the beginning of summer wine-tasting season! Sign up at zillies.com.
Saturday, May 7th:
Duck, Duck, Goose! A village duck census will occur from 7–9am Saturday, May 7th. Anyone who can help count the ducks should contact Peter Vankevich, a birder, at info@ocracokevillage.com, who will lead the census-taking.
Martin & Friends will play at the Ocracoke Oyster Company, 6:30–9:30pm. Live music and great food!
Sunday, May 8th:
Happy Mother's Day! Do something nice for a mom!
Ocracoke Community Park is the place to be on Sunday afternoons. Come on out to join in Pick-Up Softball at 5pm. Fun and games!
Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information!
Send me info about any events I may have missed to ocracokecurrent@gmail.com. This story will be updated as needed with more information, so check back!
