Hatteras Island Autumn Farmers Market

We are so excited to boast our first (hopefully annual) Hatteras Island Autumn Farmers Market!!

The event will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 10AM to 2PM at the Fessenden Center in Buxton. The Fessenden Center is located off of Highway 12 just behind Dillon's Corner.

The market is sponsored by Coastal Harvesters, Inc. For more information on their organization please view their website, www.coastalharvesters.org. I did and found the following mission type statement:
"Coastal Harvesters, Inc. enhances the quality of life on Hatteras Island by providing local growers, harvesters, artists and artisans an opportunity to sell their goods directly to consumers, to educate consumers about local foods and seasonal eating, to encourage and promote the use of local products, and to strengthen community bonds."

What a great time to buy local goodies for your Thanksgiving Day feast. Come out and support these local folks!

2009 Hatteras Village Christmas Parade

Make your plans now to attend the Annual Hatteras Christmas Parade on December 12th. The parade begins at 2PM starting at Teach's Lair Marina through Hatteras Village along Hwy 12 to the Hatterasman Drive-In. Afterwards everyone is invited to the Civic Center for home baked cookies and hot chocolate (yummy!) where the float winners will be announced.

Later that night, 9PM to Midnight, a dance will be held at the Civic Center with the music styling’s of the Raleigh based Boomerang Band. Admission is $5 per person. Light appetizers and set ups are provided, BYOB if you choose. Island Hopper Shuttle is providing transportation to and from the dance courtesy of the Hatteras Village Civic Association. Reservations for shuttle services must be arranged directly with Island Hopper, 252-995-6771.

If you have interest in entering the parade, please contact either Karla Jarvis, 252-986-2387 or Dennis Robinson, 252-475-4388. You can also send an email to hatterasparade@yahoo.com. Three prizes of $250 will be awarded and three prizes of $50 will be awarded for children’s entries.
It’s THE yearly event on Hatteras so the experience is mandatory! :) See ya there!

Happy Veterans Day!!

Today is a such a special day. A day that is designated as a noble day to honor of our veterans...to honor my dad who is a Vietnam Veteran.

To all of the men and women who have served and who continue to serve each and every day making sacrifices to protect our freedom words can never begin to express the gratitude YOU rightfully deserve!

Not just today, but every day, our veterans should be honored. God Bless Our Troops!

OBXtreme Magic Comes to CHSS

On Friday November 20, 2009 at 7PM the Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies band proudly presents OBXtreme Magic . The show will be held in the Auditorium.

Though I am not familiar with their show the information I received looks pretty cool! They say: "People will appear and vanish! A child from the audience will float! Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy audience participation live on stage! You will be amazed!"

Tickets are: $10 for adult and $7 for students. Tickets are available from Mr. McCroskey at the CHSS band room or by calling 252-995-5730 ext. 3019.

Come early for a spaghetti dinner! The meal starts at 5:30 in the cafeteria. Show your show ticket and receive a special dinner discount!

Come support our band...they are awesome!

First in Flight NC Blackhawk Helicopter Featured in Display

National Park Service Media Photo Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: November 9, 2009
CONTACT: Cyndy Holda, 252-473-2111, ext. 148


Media Photo Release:
In 2004, eight North Carolina Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter
units served in the Iraq war with the distinction of being the first North
Carolina Blackhawk crewmen to serve. Inspired by the Wright Brothers
National Memorial theme of "First in Flight" Major Brian Pierce instructed
his crewmen to paint a graphic of the Wright flyer along with the words
"First in Flight" on the engine cowling of their helicopters. The crewmen
flew the Blackhawks and also created and wore "Wright Flyer" patches with
pride during their overseas deployment. In addition, the crewman helped to
build a two-story recreation center which they named "OBX." A temporary
exhibit of their photographs will be on display beginning Veteran's Day,
November 11, 2009, a "fee free" day for everyone, at the Wright Brothers
Pavilion.

Photo Caption:
Shown left to right: Air crewman Chief Warrant Officer 3 Tim Hughes, Chief
Warrant Officer 2 Mark Gottholm, 1st Sergeant Gary Hamm and Staff Sergeant Brian Calloway.

Secretary Salazar Honors Veterans

We received the following announcement from the National Park Service. Though the gesture is a noble one, there could never be a THANK YOU big enough to all of the veterans and service men and women for their sacrifice to protect our freedom. God Bless our Troops!

"WASHINGTON, D.C. – To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that areas managed by the department will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Visitors to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation are invited to take a day to honor and reflect on what our service men and women have done to maintain our freedom and keep peace around the world, Salazar said. “The Department of the Interior is honored to offer this fee free day to thank our nation’s service men and women,” said Salazar said “The sacrifices and achievements of the brave men and women of our armed forces can never be understated.

We invite all of our visitors to enjoy this fee free day and take time out on this national holiday to remember our service men and women who are currently serving overseas in harms way. " The Department of Agriculture also is waiving entrance fees at its national forests."

Bazaar at UMC in Manteo, Saturday 11/7

I received the following information about a Bazaar to be held at the United Methodist Church in Manteo, NC tomorrow, Saturday, 11/7. It sounds like a lot of fun and the offerings are quite nice as well. Check it out!

"I hope you are all planning to come out to the Bazaar Saturday at Mount Olivet UMC in Manteo and in particular the AUCTION....we have some great items this year including a RARE original watercolor entitled UP and AWAY by Mabel Evans Jones.....the first female State Superintendent of Public Instruction of NC.....great NC Historical value here. In addition we have several original works of art by Sally Scarborough, George Cheeseman, Rose Skinner, Stephanie Ruhle and more. We also have some fine jewelry including a diamond and emerald ring valued at $600. We have lots of gift certificates to restaurants, NC Aquarium, SeaTow, Golfing, BEACH HOUSE RENTALS, Movie tickets and so much more. We also have handmade quilts, afghans and an antique table, not to mention so many more items too numerous and diverse to mention....Come out and see....it only costs $1.00 to bid and free to look and we open at 9:30 and bidding ends at 12:30. You do need to be available between 1-2pm to pick up your items as ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AND PICKED UP ON SATURDAY.

In addition to our fine Auction, we also have a fabulous white elephant and yard sale, not to mention great baked goods, all kinds of soups and FRESH home cooked Brunswick Stew cooked right out in the YARD! We also offer a nearly new clothing boutique, plant sale, and great Crafts that are to die for."