Current Events Week of March 13-19
In spite of the frigid weather and winter winds, lots of spring cleaning and remodeling projects are in the works as businesses prepare to open for the season. Keep track of openings on our "Who's Open?" page.
Monday, March 13th:
1pm: Ocracoke Ferry Division Meeting @ the Community Center. Find out the ferry news. All are welcome.
Tuesday, March 14th:
Happy Pi Day! (3.14... get it?)
4pm: Play ball! The first home baseball game of the season will feature the Dolphins against the JV Hatteras Hurricanes @ Ocracoke Community Park. Fear the Pod!
7pm: Trivia Night @ Gaffer's! PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY. $2 to play, or bring canned goods or a new toy; proceeds will benefit Bread of Life Food pantry. Come out and show us how smart you are!
7pm: Coyote Music Den's Winter Jams every Tuesday through March, 7–9pm. Bring your instrument and join in!
Wednesday, March 15th:
Beware the Ides of March!
5pm: Free Beer Tasting @ Zillie's! Mary from Bell’s Brewery will be sampling four beers from the delicious Bell’s portfolio that will get you in the mood for an early spring. Zillie’s will also have a keg of Kal-Haven Sour Ale on tap for anyone brave enough to handle the funk… Combining malted & unmalted rye with a blend of kilned barley malts, Kal-Haven American Style Sour Ale brings a rich, earthy malt body to the glass. Pine and citrus notes from a blend of Pacific Northwest hops keep it from becoming heavy. Bell’s Brewery, Inc. began in 1985 with a quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. Since then, they’ve grown into a regional craft brewery that employs more than 200 people over a 20 state area. Swing on by and taste a bit.
7pm: Ocracoke Civic and Business Association is holding its first meeting since last fall. All are welcome to join in at the Community Center.
Thursday, March 16th:
Happy Old Quawk's Day! (It's an Ocracoke-only holiday – watch for a story later in the week!)
The OPS Museum and Gift Shop opens for the season! Spring hours are Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm, and Saturday 10am–3pm.
7–9pm: Word Play Gathering at Coyote Music Den. Spoken, written, stories, songs, something original, or you are reading, any genre, all ages, all "levels" ...
Friday, March 17th:
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
4pm: St Patrick's Day Parade! Free Registration begins at 3:30pm @ Ocracoke Station. The parade route os from Ocracoke Station to Ocracoke Bar & Grille – the O'Bar – where a single winner will be awarded $550.00 for the best float or group effort. A real live Leprechaun will lead the tomfoolery! All are welcome to join in or watch!
5pm: End of the Hunger Games Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament. This fundraiser will include three 3-on-3 basketball tournaments: Youth Tournament, age 13 and under, Men's Tournament, and Women's Tournament. Registration is $25 per team and all proceeds will be donated directly to the Food Bank of the Albemarle. A 3-point shooting contest will also take place. The concession stand will be open serving pizza and Mexican food – all these proceeds will also go to the Food Bank. Read more here.
Late night: St. Patrick's Day parties @ O'Bar and Gaffer's!
Saturday, March 18th:
8am: Youth Basketball games in the school gym! Go teams!
10am: Hot Dog and Bake Sale fundraiser to benefit 4th and 5th grade spring field trip. 10am–1pm in the school multipurpose room.
2pm: Open House at the Village Craftsmen! Stop by between 2-4pm for a wine & cheese reception at the beautiful craft gallery on Howard St. Amy Howard is the new manager at the VC, and she wants everyone to see the new changes she's made for their spring opening. All are welcome!
Time TBA: Home Varsity Baseball game. Go Dolphins!
Sunday, March 19th:
The last official day of winter!!!
Looking ahead....
March 24th: Ocracoke School Spring Variety Show 6pm in the School Gym. Proceeds will benefit Ocracoke School PTA. All are welcome to perform -- sign up by March 17th.
6th Annual Ocracoke 10k/5k, 1 Mile Family Fun Run & 2nd Annual Half Marathon will be April 29th & 30th. Register here.
Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information! We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too! Send info about any events we may have missed to ocracokecurrent@gmail.com. Current Events stories are updated as needed with more information, so check back!
