We're going to have some weather this week. Rain, thunderstorms, maybe some wind. Later today, we'll post Capt. Rob's tropical outlook on TD 8 and TD 9 and that other big wave coming off Africa. Just keep in mind that the following events may depend on clement weather.
Summer's winding down on the island, but there's still some stuff going on...
The National Park Service hosts interpretive programs on Ocracoke every week in the summer. Find that schedule here. Wonderful NPS volunteers and rangers open the Lighthouse a couple of times a week. (You can go in, but not up!) Stop by the NPS Visitor Center for specific times or check the Current's Facebook page.
Monday, August 29th:
7:55am: Back to School! Ocracoke School starts today. Welcome, new students and teachers! We'll keep you up-to-date on school happenings.... and update the volleyball and soccer home game schedules later today.
7:00pm Trivia Night at Ocracoke Oyster Company! Jessica is back with some trivia questions for you! There are prizes, too! And not to be too smug about it, but the Current team is pretty competitive. We'll be there! And it's all for a good cause – proceeds will benefit the Gonzalez family. (Read more about them here.)
7:30pm: Pirate Show at Deepwater Theater!
Tuesday, August 30th:
CANCELLED 8pm: Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote Plus One" at 8pm every Tuesday night. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Wednesday, August 31st:
10am: Last one of the year!! Outdoor Classroom summer programs are offered every Wednesday at 10am. All programs are free, last approximately 90 minutes, are outdoors, and taught by Elizabeth Hanrahan, a certified wildlife educator. This week, you can learn how to "Paint a Poop" at the Working Watermen's Exhibit in the Community Square.
POP-UP Porch Concert!! 8pm: Music at the Coyote Den! Pop-Up Porch Concert! Tonight at 8pm Theme = Weather Pay What You Want (rain hat will be passed) The Coyote Den is in the Community Square. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
8pm: The weekly Ocrafolk Opry is tonight! Live music and storytelling by a variety of local talent. Shows begin at 8pm at Deepwater Theater. More info here.
Thursday, August 25th:
3pm: Live Music! Martin & Lou at the Ocracoke Oyster Company, 3–6pm. Great tunes in the afternoon!
6pm: Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Summer wine tastings take place every Thursday and Friday at 6pm, and pair five great wines with delicious hors d'oeuvres from the pantry. Space is limited, so make a reservation, and sign up at zillies.com.
8pm: Live Music! Molasses Creek in concert every Thursday at 8pm at Deepwater Theater. Doors open at 7:30pm. Reserve your tickets online at molassescreek.com
Friday, August 26th:
6pm: Wine tasting at Zillie's Island Pantry! Summer wine tastings take place every Thursday and Friday at 6pm, and pair five great wines with delicious hors d'oeuvres from the pantry. Space is limited, so make a reservation, and sign up at zillies.com.
7pm: Live Music! Brooke & Nick at Ocracoke Oyster Company
CANCELLED 8pm: 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
Saturday, August 27th:
9am–1pm: Special Holiday Weekend Maker's Market! Find the Maker's Market at the Wahab House Lawn, next to the Anchorage Inn. Visitors can enjoy shopping with local and regional vendors, showcasing their products that include: herb markers, large coffee mugs, ceramic serving spoons, and whimsical catbird sculptures, jewelry designed with porcelain made from china, homemade soap, jams, sweaters, local honey and wooden furniture and wall art. This is a free event. Biking or walking is suggested as there is limited parking. Parking is available at the NPS parking lot.
Sunday, August 28th:
3–6pm: The annual Skipjack Wilma Lee Labor Day Gala! The Dockside Party is from 3–6pm at the Community Square Docks, and the Sunset Sail for donors of $100 and up will take place at 6:30 PM. Make a donation of any amount to join the party. Contributions of $100 or more will also receive space for two on the Sunset Cruise following the party. Space is limited for the sailing, so please RSVP online or call David Tweedie at 252-921-0260.
7pm: Martin and Friends play every Sunday night at Ocracoke Oyster Co, starting at 7pm.
Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information! We're on Twitter and Instagram, too!
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!
The rip current have been very strong over the past month. Please be careful, and remember, the safest place to swim is at the lifeguard beach. The lifeguards are on duty 9am-5pm, seven days a week, through Labor Day weekend.
