Current Events Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3

The post-Thanksgiving off-off-season has begun. We have fun events all through December and a handful of visitors will be here to join in. The week between Christmas and New Year's Day can be busy with visitors, but for the most part, island peeps have the sandbar to ourselves for a couple of months. 

If you're planning a visit during this quiet time, check out the Who's Open page so you'll know where you can eat, sleep, shop, and play. Even with limited options for ways to spend your money, Ocracoke is a great getaway. The best part of a winter visit is the great outdoors. The winter beach is amazing. Springer's Point and the NPS Nature trail never disappoint. Less is more around these parts. 

Monday, November 27th:

It really slows down around here after Thanksgiving... we'll let you know if anything comes up that's happening on the empty calendar days. 

Tuesday, November 28th:

4pm: Home Basketball game vs. the Dolphins' arch-rivals, the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes. JV starts at 4pm, followed by Varsity Girls and Boys. Go Dolphins!

6:30pm: Open Mic @ Coyote Music Den, 6:30-9pm – sing, play, listen – all ages, all levels welcome (youth are encouraged to come at 6:30). No charge, but donations welcome.

Wednesday, November 29th:

Thursday, November 30th:

Friday, December 1st: 

Martin Garrish & Friends "Playing Your Ocracoke Memories" @ Coyote Music Den, 7:30pm (doors open at 7). Cultural Heritage Award winner, this is an evening of songs and stories from a lifetime on Ocracoke Tickets $12 adults/6 kids.

Saturday, December 2nd:

3pm: OPS Historic Homes Tour, 3–5pm. Featuring four homes this year on British Cemetery Road and Back Road. 

4pm: Home Basketball game vs. Albemarle. JV starts at apm, followed by Varsity Girls and Boys. Go Dolphins!

6:00pm: Live Music at Ocracoke Oyster Company. Martin & Friends will play 6–9pm.

Sunday, December 3rd: 

Services @ both churches: Ocracoke United Methodist (Sunday School 10am; service at 11am) and Ocracoke Assembly of God (Sunday School 10am, services at 11am and 7pm). 

11am: Fundraiser @ Jason's Restaurant, beginning at 11am. Details TBA. Proceeds benefit Ocracoke Middle School girls' team for their travel expenses for a tournament on December 9th. 

Planning ahead....

Christmas is coming, too! Remember to check our Happy Holidays and Calendar pages to find out all about the island celebrations. Good times ahead!

Get creative! The 5th Annual "Ocracoke Through Your Eyes" show will feature small works by local artists – maybe you! Stop by the Museum, pick up a canvas, and be a part of the show! Or call the museum at 252-928-7375 and they will mail you one!  The canvasses are due back to the museum by January 10th. A wine-and-cheese reception and art opening is planned for Saturday, January 27th, from 5 – 7pm at the Museum.

Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information! We're on Twitter and Instagram, too! 

The Fall/Winter print edition of the Ocracoke Current is available on the island! Find copies around the village, at the ferry terminals, or order some here. 

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!