Current Events Week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6
It's really fall on the sandbar, and as of Halloween weekend, two local watering holes, Howard's Pub and Dajio, are closed for the season. The Back Porch is next – get those crab beignets while you can. The Back Porch will close for the season after serving dinner on Saturday, November 5th.
Who's staying open all winter? Stay tuned and the Current will update that list this week.
Monday, October 31st:
Happy Halloween! Watch out for Trick-or-Treaters, especially along Lighthouse Rd. and Loop Rd. Hey kids, there are some festive people (and one curmudgeon) on Howard Street who want to give you candy, too! Some of the other streets feel left out of the party. Spread the love.
8pm: Live Music and Creepiness! All Alone and Lonely: An Evening of Haunting Appalachian Folklore @ the Coyote Music Den: "I feel I've dreamt this once before. But it wasn't you..." Lady Margret is waiting at the Coyote Music Den this Halloween for her true love to return from a long sea voyage. Wait with her under the candlelight and listen as she passes the time by singing tales from beyond the grave in Appalachian folk tradition. This single act, musical play features stories of love lost, love found, restless spirits, deception, murder, and one incredibly roguish werefox. Admission $10; doors open at 7:30pm.
Tuesday, November 1st:
Welcome November!
2pm: The Hyde County School Board (with new member Angie Todd of Angie's Gym fame!) will meet on Ocracoke at the Community Center.
Wednesday, November 2nd:
9am: Vote Early and Often! Early Voting starts today on Ocracoke. Vote at the Fire Hall; polls are open 9am–5pm.
7pm: Trivia Night @ Ocracoke Oyster Co! Show us how smart you are! $2 to play – this week's proceeds will go to the Ocracoke School library to purchase books!
Thursday, November 3rd:
9am: Vote Early and Often! Early Voting available again today on Ocracoke. Vote at the Fire Hall; polls are open 9am–5pm.
Friday, November 4th:
Welcome, AA members! Ocracoke hosts an annual AA Jamboree; read a 2013 article about the Jamboree here.
7pm: Learn how to make a Pinata! Adults and families can join in a three-part pinata making workshop at Deepwater Theater. (Three days is needed to allow for drying time.) Get in a festive mood for the Festival Latino de Ocracoke (coming up on November 12th)
7:30pm: 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, November 5th:
8am: Yard Sale Fundraiser! Support the 4th and 5th graders as they raise money for their epic spring field trip to the NC mountains! 8–11am on the Pony Island Motel lawn.
11am–1pm: Book Signing at Books to Be Red! Ann Ehringhaus will be be at Books to Be Red signing copies of her new book, Send Me The Wind. It is a collaboration with Ed Wanamaker. Ann did the photography and Ed wrote the poetry.
Noon – 4pm: Fish Fry Fundraiser at Native Seafood! Eat to support Ocracoke School athletics! Fish, cole slaw, hush puppies, baked beans, and bottled water for just $10!
6pm: Live Music at Ocracoke Oyster Company! Martin and Friends will play 6–9pm. Good times, great tunes!
7pm: Pinata Workshop Day 2! At Deepwater Theater
7:30pm: The Coyote Den added a new Saturday night event for the fall: Raygun Ruby Unplugged! That's right -- it's everybody's favorite rockin' 80's cover band in a small, intimate listening room at the Coyote Den in the Community Square. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Sunday, November 6th:
2am: Goodbye, Daylight Savings Time. Who's ready for it to get dark at 5? Woo-hoo! Set your clocks back one hour.
7pm: Pinata Workshop Day 3! At Deepwater Theater
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!
