Current Events April 30–May 6
The first week of May on Ocracoke is all about the annual surf fishing tournament.
Monday, April 30th:
Last day of April....enjoy the genuine spring weather.
2pm: Play Ball! Ocracoke Dolphins host a HOME game at Ocracoke Community Park against our rivals from across the sound, the Mattamuskeet Lakers. Go Dolphins!
Tuesday, May 1st:
7pm: Island Trivia @ Gaffer's Just $2 to play! Proceeds will benefit Ocracoke resident John Simpson, who recently underwent four surgeries in just twenty-one days. Due to circulation issues caused by an infection, John had to have his leg amputated at the knee. He says he's "thankful to be alive – and it's humbling and appreciated the way this community is helping out."
Wednesday, May 2nd:
2pm: Funeral Service for Blanche Howard Jolliff @ OUMC with burial following ceremony at the Howard Family Cemetery. Ocracoke friends of Blanche Jolliff who would like to bring food for the meal to celebrate her life can do so on Wednesday anytime after 11:30. Someone will be at the UMC Rec Hall to receive it.
7pm: Live Music! To kick off the Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament week of fishing and mayhem, Howard's Pub is hosting their annual party with the Michael Clark Band featuring Tracy Clark. Dance to R&B, Blues, Soul, Rock, Jazz, and Funk!
Thursday, May 3rd:
OISFT is happening. We'll report on it!
1pm: Book Talk & Signing @ OPS Museum. Pat Garber will be at the museum to talk about and sign her many books about Ocracoke. Pat is an accomplished writer who also writes for various periodicals.
Friday, May 4th:
5pm: Fundraiser @ Eduardo's Taco Stand Carnitas for a Cause! Proceeds will benefit local guys John Simpson and Stevie Wilson.
8pm: Live Music @ Coyote Music Den! Martin, Marcy, and Lou "Playing Your Ocracoke Memories" in the intimate listening roon of the Coyote Music Den in the Community Square. Every Friday night through November 26th. $15 adults/$7 kids under 12. Doors open at 7:30pm. Bring your own refreshments; soft drinks and water available for purchase.
Saturday, May 5th:
1pm: Play Ball! Ocracoke's Marlins (7–9 year-old league) will host a baseball game @ Ocracoke Community Park!
3pm: Play Ball! Ocracoke's Orioles (10-12 year-old league) will host a baseball game @ Ocracoke Community Park!
6:30pm: Live music! Martin & Friends @ Ocracoke Oyster Company
Sunday, May 6th:
Services @ both churches: Ocracoke United Methodist (Sunday School 10am; service at 11am) and Ocracoke Assembly of God (Sunday School 10am, services at 11am and 6pm; also Wednesday night service at 7pm).
Looking ahead....
Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information! We're on Twitter and Instagram, too!
Send info about any events we may have missed to ocracokecurrent@gmail.com.
This story will be updated as needed with more information, so check back!
