But first…. we start off with a meeting! Representatives from the NCDOT Ferry Division will be on the island Monday for a meeting at 1pm at the Methodist Church Rec Hall. All are welcome to attend and ask questions about the ferry system.
Molasses Creek will be in concert at Deepwater on Thursday nights throughout October. (The shows are 1/2 price for Ocracoke residents!) More info here.
The annual PTA Halloween Carnival is Friday.
The kids at Ocracoke School have a 1/2 day of school – they need lots of time to get ready for the costume parade at 3pm.
Volunteers are needed! Baked goods are needed for the Bake Sale! Contact PTA president Ivey Belch at 921-0021 if you want to help with carnival games, hot dog sales, the cake walk, the costume parade, and/or the ever-popular Quiz-O. You can also find one of the other PTA officers (Susan O’Neal, Ashley Harrell, Deena Yeatts, Paige Bennett, or Jennifer Daniels) and offer to help her.
Raffle tickets are on sale now for the four PTA raffles (the winning tickets will be drawn at Quiz-O on the 24th.) Tickets $2 each for your choice of
1) Brunch for 4 at the Flying Melon, Native Parasailing for 2, and Dinner for 2 at the Back Porch;
2) a two-night stay at a cottage in Nags Head (donated by Village Realty);
3) a scoop of topsoil or clay donated by Jerry’s trucking;
or 4) a 50/50 cash raffle (winner gets half/PTA gets half).
You can buy raffle tickets at the Variety Store, Community Store, Ocracoke Island Realty, and Post Office.
Want to be the first to cast your ballot? Stop by Early Voting on Friday and Saturday at the Fire Hall. The polls will be open from 8am – 5pm. Isn't democracy fun?
Ocracoke School's Junior Beta Club is holding a fundraiser for the Wounded Warriors Project on Sunday, October 26th, starting at 11am. $10 gets you a BBQ plate with: BBQ, slaw, French fries, cornbread and a drink (tea, water, or soda) at Jason's Restaurant. Come and get it while it's hot!
Calling all artists to Ocracoke Preservation Society! There are 100 little 6 x 8 canvasses at the OPS Museum waiting to be transformed into original works of art. Amy Howard, OPS Administrator and the organizer of the art show, hopes that professional artists, dabblers, crafters, wanna-bes, and even people who don't think they're artists will be willing to participate. Show us "Ocracoke Through Your Eyes"! More info here.
Looking ahead to next week!
Prepare for the Pirate Invasion!
Get the full schedule of piratical events here!
Halloween:
Gaffer's Sports Pub: A Wizard of Oz Halloween with D.J. Face, 9pm – 2am, on Friday, October 31st. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade cash prizes. Specialty cocktails, food, and beer.
Howard's Pub: 24th Annual Halloween Party, Friday, October 31st, Aaron Caswell Band @ 9pm
Topless Oyster: Halloween Party, Friday, October 31st, with the Ocracoke Rockers! Costume contest!
Pirate Jamboree:
Gaffer's Sport Pub: Saturday, November 1, Pirates Victory Party with Formula band. Pirate themed dinner and drink specials.
Howard's Pub: Grub 'n Ale Specials All Weekend
Howard's Pub: Lunch with the Pirates Sunday, November 2nd 12 noon – 1:30pm.