NPS volunteers and rangers open the Ocracoke 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.
Ocracoke Friends of the Library Used Book Sale ends this Wednesday. Stop by during regular library hours, 3–7pm. All proceeds benefit our wonderful little library!
The National Park Service hosts interpretive programs on Ocracoke every week. Find that schedule here.
Monday, August 7th:
1pm: OPS Museum Tour – Free! Today's guide is Julie Howard.
6pm: Board of Commissioners meeting @ Community Center. The agenda and packets for the Monday August 7, 2017, Hyde County Board of Commissioners meeting are now available to the public. Click here to view the documents. The meeting will take place via teleconferencing equipment @ Ocracoke Community Center. The public is invited to attend.
8pm: Pirate Show at Deepwater Theater! Join Desiree Ricker, David Tweedie, Gary Mitchell, and Peyton Piquard for a fun, family-friendly analysis of the infamous character Blackbeard the Pirate. 7:30pm; doors open at 7. Read more about "Blackbeard: A Historical, Hysterical Account" here.
Tuesday, August 8th:
9am: Re-entry passes for Ocracoke residents and non-resident property owners, Tuesday at the Ocracoke Community Center from 9-11am. Please get them now, not during a crisis. If you can not attend, you can always mail in your application. For more info go to https://goo.gl/22HRPL
1pm: Porch Talk @ OPS Museum: "Electricity on Ocracoke" with Tideland EMC's Heidi Smith. Porch Talks are FREE, informal, and informative!
7pm: Live Music! Bryan Mayer @ Ocracoke Oyster Co.
8pm: Live Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote Plus One" at 8pm every Tuesday night. This week's guest is Katy Mitchell of Ocracoke. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Wednesday, August 9th:
10am: Arrgh! Free piratical program aboard the Skipjkack Wilma Lee with Capt. Rob and Fiddler Dave!1pm: Kids Create-a-Craft program @ OPS Museum. Bring your kids and enjoy this special program – this week it's "Boating"! Suggested donation $5 for materials.
1pm: Makers Market on Silver Lake Local art, community offerings, located on the Wahab House lawn, next to Anchorage Inn. Parking at NPS lot. Weekly outdoor arts and crafts market with local and regional artisans.
7pm: Live Music! Jon Lea @ Dajio, 7–10pm, Barry Wells @ Ocracoke Oyster Co. 6–9pm.
8pm: Music at the Coyote Den! The Coyote Den is in the Community Square, and will host "Coyote: Just We Two" (just Marcy and Lou!) at 8pm every Wednesday night. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
8pm: Dingbatter's Guide to Ocracoke @ Deepwater Theater. This new comedy-skit show is the ultimate guide for Ocracoke visitors (and residents) of all ages! Join Desiree Ricker, David Tweedie, Gary Mitchell, and Peyton Piquard for answers to all your burning questions. Admission. Doors open at 7:30pm.
9pm: Sing out! It's Karaoke Night @ Ocracoke Oyster Co.!
Thursday, August 10th:
10am: Free program aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee! Learn about Navigation and Make Your Own Compass with Laura McClain.
1pm: Porch Talk @ the OPS Museum: "US Lifesaving Service on Ocracoke" with Philip Howard. Porch Talks are FREE, informal, informative, and fun!
3pm: Live Music! Martin Garrish & Lou Castro @ Ocracoke Oyster Company! Come out to hear some amazing guitar playing, 3–6pm
6pm: Parents' Night Out – Drop your kids off at OCC! Do you need a night out? Drop off your children for an evening of fun, supervised activities at Ocracoke Child Care. Thursday, August 10th, 6:00-9:00pm. Ages 3+. $30.00/child (Discount for multiple children in same family.) Secure a spot by emailing admin@ocracokechildcare.org, or 1st come, first served for drop-offs.
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! Raygun Ruby, your favorite retro-80's band, plays 7-10pm @ Dajio!
8pm: Molasses Creek in concert every Thursday at 8pm @ Deepwater Theater. Doors open at 7:30pm. Reserve your tickets online at molassescreek.com
Friday, August 11th:
10am: Free program aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee! Learn about the Anatomy of a Boat with Tom Pahl. Free and family-friendly!
1pm: OPS Museum Tour. Free! Today's guide is Jenny Scarborough.
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! Clam Slammers @ Ocracoke Oyster Company, 7–10pm; Aaron Lavigne @ Dajio, 7–10pm.
8pm: Live 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 through November. Beloved island native Martin Garrish shares songs – "sign posts of life" – and enchanting stories about growing up on Ocracoke. $15 for adults/$7 for kids under 12. More info at www.coyotemusic.net
Saturday, August 12th:
7pm: Live Music! Clam Slammers @ Ocracoke Oyster Co, 7–10pm; Kate McNally @ Dajio, 7–10pm.
9pm: Fiesta Latina! Music and Dancing @ Ocracoke Community Center, 9pm – Midnight. Live music with Anti-Vlindaje Sierreno and DJ Marlin. Cash bar and soft drinks available! Proceeds benefit the Festival Latino de Ocracoke in November.
Sunday, August 13th:
3pm: Stratford-upon-Ocracoke Shakespeare Reading @ Ocracoke Library. We will read a couple of scenes from a play, discuss, and have fun! No previous study or knowledge required! Everyone is welcome.
Looking ahead....
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