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CELEBRATING VETERANS
IN DARE COUNTY
Veterans Receive Discount Everyday
THANK YOU
VETERANS
Nov. 3-12
The OBX Veterans Week is a collaborative event on the Outer Banks of North Carolina that celebrates Veterans, active-duty military and their families through the arts. Founded in 2013, the event is in its fifth year and is scheduled to take place November 3-12, 2017. OBX Veterans Week is organized by Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC.
The centerpiece of OBX Veterans Week is the Outer Banks Veterans Writing Project workshop. The workshop is led by Ron Capps and the instructors of the acclaimed DC-based Veterans Writing Project, a non-profit foundation that teaches veterans and service members how to express their military experi-ences through literature.
As the program has grown, OBX Veterans Week has expanded to a two-week community effort that features dozens of music events, ceremonies, cultural exhibits and of course, the writing workshop. The list of local organizations who have helped make the program possible includes the Dare County Veter-ans Advisory Council, Outer Banks VFW Post 10950, American Legion Post 26, the Outer Banks Community Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, the Town of Manteo, Outer Banks History Center, the Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series and dozens of national and local businesses. OBX Veterans Week is also part of the National Initiative for Arts & Health in the Military directory.
Those interested in getting involved in OBX Veterans Week as a sponsor, contributor, participant or volunteer can contact Chris Sawin of Dare County Arts Council at (252) 473-5558 or [email protected].
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Dare County Toys For TotsNov. 1 - Dec. 10The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in Dare and Currituck counties. Join our team and make a difference on Christmas morning.INFO: Larry CZernik 252-619-0523. For local drop-off locations visit: https://kill-devil-hills-nc.toysfortots.org
Kick off Outer Banks Veterans Week with a First Friday free concert in downtown Manteo
Ray Johnson BandFriday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m.Dare County Arts Council300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, ManteoFor more information email [email protected] or call 252-473-5558. Featuring The Ray Johnson Band “ Keepin’ It Country” at the Dare County Arts Council. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, and Midgett Insurance Agency.
Jerri Bell Book ReadingFriday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.Dare County Arts Council300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, ManteoFor more information email [email protected] or call 252-473-5558.https://www.darearts.org/veteransJerri Bell will read from the book she co-edited with former Marine Tracy Crow, It’s My Country Too: Women’s Military Stories from the American Revolution to Afghanistan. The book is the first to convey
the rich experiences and contributions of women in the American military in their own words, from the Revolutionary War to the present wars in the Middle East. In excerpts from their diaries, letters, oral histories, and pension depositions, as well as from published and unpublished memoirs—generations of women reveal why and how they chose to serve their country, often breaking with social norms, even at great personal peril. Bell is a retired naval officer and the managing editor of O-Dark-Thirty, the literary journal of the Veterans Writing Project.
Outer Banks History Center Veterans DisplayFriday- Sunday, Nov. 3-12The Outer Banks History Center1 Festival Park Boulevard, Manteohttp://www.roanokeisland.com/The Outer Banks History Center will display books and artifacts from World War I honoring many local veterans who were “Heroes Among Us” in an earlier time. Of special interest are historic photos that include the German submarine U-117 before her infamous meeting with the British tanker Mirlo, Keeper John Allen Midgett, who was awarded a silver cup for his heroic leadership in the rescue of 42 men from the torpedoed Mirlo, and members of the crew during the rescue. Photos of other local WWI Veterans Harry Creef, Chester Cuthbert Holmes, Robert Fonso Smith, Weston Basnight, and Luck Everton, all East Lakers, are highlighted. Don’t miss the celebration of these local “Heroes Among Us” during OBX Veterans Week.
The Little Red Mail BoxNov. 3-12The Little Red Mail Box Glenmere Public Beach Access, Kill Devil Hillshttps://www.facebook.com/littleredmailbox1/The little red mailbox was created as a place to escape the everyday hustle and bustle to a place by the sea. A place to share your thoughts, feelings, dreams or just visit what others have left along their journey. Please leave a “note of hope” so all the world can see this new happy place, where love and hope can be. During Veterans Week a “Journal for our Heroes” will be placed inside Little Red Mailbox for Veterans Week. The world needs to know your storythestory of the BRAVE. Thank you for your service. Catherine Sue Goodrich, Daughter of a Warrior
5th Annual Veterans Writing ProjectSaturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 - 5UNC Coastal Studies Institute 850 NC-345, WancheseThe free, two-day writing workshop will be held at UNC Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese. Beginner and experienced writers will explore this year’s theme of Memoir writing- the art of writing biographical or historical accounts from personal experience. Veterans will be encouraged to continue working on their projects after the seminar and to submit their work for publication in the Veterans Writing Project’s Literary Journal: O-Dark Thirty. All former and current service men and women, and members of their families, are encouraged to attend. Free tuition is underwritten by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, Midgett Insurance, and the Dare County Arts Council, with generous participation by UNC Coastal Studies Institute. A healthy continental breakfast will graciously be provided by the Roanoke Island Woman’s Club both days, as well as complimentary lunches offered. Visit https://www.darearts.org/veterans-registration-form to register.INFO: Dare County Arts Council at [email protected] (252) 473-5558.
Understanding and Using Your VA Benefits to Buy and Sell Real EstateMonday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 10 a.m.Dare County Arts Council, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, ManteoFree Seminar Hosted by Al Friedman of Sun Realty. INFO: Register by email to [email protected] or phone at 410-353-3927 by November 3.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Breakfast and AssemblyWednesday, Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m.Cape Hatteras Secondary School 48576 NC-12, BuxtonVeterans are invited to a breakfast at 8:30am with an assembly following at 9:30am where veterans will be recognized for their service and sacrifice. The Cape Hatteras Secondary Band will perform and a guest speaker will address the audience. All veterans and active duty graduates are welcome to attend. INFO: Gary Kierney 252-995-5730 or Randy Ratliff ext. 3003.
CELEBRATING VETERANS November 3-12
Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, Nov. 9 at noon
Dare County Center, 950 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo
The Dare County Center, Monarch Beach Club, and the American Legion Post 26 invite all Dare County Veterans to a lunch held in your honor. There will be a slideshow presentation during the luncheon recognizing those who have served. We are grateful for your service to our country. We appreciate each and every one of you and your sacrifice. Space is limited so please call 252-475-9270 to RSVP.
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County of DareDepartment of Health & Human Services
Veterans Services 252.475.5604
Dare County would like to express appreciation to the Dare County Veterans Advisory Council and to all members of the military, past and present.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
This year, please take time to honor our Veterans. Here are a few suggestions:
Attend a local Veterans Day event
Fly the U.S. flag (correctly)
Personally thank a Veteran for their service
Invite a Veteran to explore a National Park (Admission is free for all visitors on November 11 and 12)
Even the smallest gesture will help show our Veterans and
their families that they are appreciated here in Dare County.
Ph: 252.473.3050 Located in downtown Manteo across from the Tranquil House Inn in the Phoenix Shops
facebook.com/YouofManteo
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
242nd USMC Birthday LuncheonFriday, Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m.The Reese Jones Room at The Currituck Club- Corolla at 11:30 a.m.$17.50 per person/ payable at the door. You’re invited to celebrate the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps with your fellow Marines, Corpsmen and friends. Come commemorate 242 years of walkin’, talkin’, hell, death and destruction… THE finest fighting team the world has ever known. Spouses/Significant others invited as well. Casual dress. Great lunch, birthday cake ceremony and door prizes. Cash bar. You don’t want to miss this one! PLEASE RSVP BY NOV 3RD to Doug Wendling: [email protected] or 252-457-0409. 581 Hunt Club Drive Corolla, NC 27927 (For more information, or if you would like to donate a door prize, please call or email Doug Wendling).
Free Dental Care for all VeteransFriday, Nov. 10Atlantic Dentistry3704 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty HawkAtlantic Dentistry, in partnership with ARTS (A Reason To Smile), will be providing free dental care for all veterans on Friday, November 10th to show gratitude for the sacrifices you have made for our country. Cleanings, fillings and extractions will be performed by our staff in recognition of your service. Please call 252-261-7700 to schedule an appointment.
Understanding and Using Your VA Benefits to Buy and Sell Real EstateFriday, Nov.10Dare County Arts Council, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo NC, 9 - 10 a.m.Free Seminar Hosted by Al Friedman of Sun Realty. INFO: Register by email to [email protected] or phone at 410-353-3927 by November 7.
Free Concert featuring SassagrassFriday, Nov.10 at 9 p.m.Pamlico Jacks 6708 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head Outer Banks Sporting Events and Dare County Arts Council will host a free concert at Pamlico Jacks in Nags Head.North Carolina eclectic bluegrass band Sassagrass will headline the concert, which starts at 9pm. This Outer Banks Veterans Week marquee concert will support local Veteran art programs and organizations with guests being able to make donations to the local Outer Banks VFW Post 10950 at the event. INFO: Dare County Arts Council [email protected] (252) 473-5558
12th Annual TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon& Southern Fried Half Marathon WeekendFriday – Sunday, Nov. 10-12Known for its mixture of fast and flat stretches through unspoiled coastal wilderness and a steep, challenging run over the Washington-Baum Bridge that links the island with the mainland, the Outer Banks Marathon & Southern Fried Half Marathon takes runners on a scenic tour of this remote stretch of North Carolina’s Atlantic coastline. Come run with us and cover spectacular ground! INFO: www.outerbanksmarathon.com
Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Pirates CoveSaturday, Nov. 11 Pirates CoveOne Sailfish Drive, Manteo, NC. Join us for a 9am flag raising ceremony at the Pirates Cove main entrance flag pole. Hosted by the Pirates Cove Home Owners Association.INFO: Brenda Paul (252) 473-6366.
Free admission North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke IslandSaturday, Nov. 11North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island 374 Airport Rd, Manteowww.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-islandEnjoy free admission for all visitors to the Aquarium on Saturday the 11th in honor of Veterans Day. A special presentation of “Freedmen, Surfmen, Heroes: The Unique Story of the Pea Island Life Savers” will be presented on Saturday, November 11th at 11 a.m. in cooperation with the Pea Island Preservation Society. The program will offer reenactments, engaging storytelling and a message of perseverance and teamwork. Held in Neptune’s Theater. INFO: (252) 475-2300.
Veterans Day Ceremony- ManteoSaturday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.Dare County Veterans Memorial, 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 26 INFO: Dare County Arts Council, [email protected] 252-473-5558.
Veterans Day Ceremony- Nags HeadSaturday, Nov. 11Nags Head Municipal Complex, 5401 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head Veterans Day of Honor- Honoring All Who Served Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial. Guest speaker to be announced. Proudly sponsored by the Town of Nags Head. INFO: Michelle Gray [email protected].
Veterans Day Ceremony- Southern ShoresSaturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.Southern Shores Town Hall Veterans Garden and Flagpole PavilionWreath laying ceremony and rendering of honors. Co-sponsored by the Town of Southern Shores and the Knights of Columbus Assembly 2989. The speaker this year will be U.S. Air Force veteran George M. Farrow, (pictured),currently Senior Patrol Officer, Southern Shores Police Department. INFO: 252-261-0876.
Veterans Day Ceremony- Kill Devil HillsSaturday, Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial on Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hill.Sponsored by American Legion Post 26.
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Free Oil Changes All Day Saturday, Nov. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meineke Car Care Center, 1800 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hillshttps://www.meineke.com/locations/nc/kill-devil-hills-2199/ Meineke Car Care Center is proud to once again offer complimentary oil change service to all active duty or veteran service members as thanks for their service to our country. No appointment is necessary. Please bring a military id or proof of service. INFO: Dillon or Bobby (252) 564-7851.
Free admission to veterans, active duty service members and their familiesSaturday Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. OBX Lizard Land 2815 Caratoke Highway, Currituckhttps://www.facebook.com/obxlizardland/OBX Lizard Land is a family-friendly Serpentarium. With over 25 reptiles from around the world, we offer an up closeand personal look into the beautiful species that occupy the far corners of our amazing planet. We welcome kids and adults alike to our facility with ease of access for strollers and wheel chairs. Visit our Facebook page at OBX Lizard Land, or call for more info 252-435-4209.
Complimentary Dinner For VeteransSaturday, Nov. 11 from 4:30 to 10 p.m.Jolly Roger 1836 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hillshttp://jollyrogerobx.com/Jolly Roger would like to offer veterans and active duty service members a complimentary dinner on Veterans Day from 4:30pm to 10pm as grateful thanks for your service. Please bring a military id or other form of identification of service. We also offer free breakfast to veterans on the first Tuesday of every month. The Jolly Roger Restaurant is open every day 6:30am- 2am. INFO: (252) 441-6530.
Candle Lighting Ceremony: Honor, Remember, Care
Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4pm -5:30pm St. Andrews By-the-Sea, Nags Headhttp://asonnesso.hostica.com/GEM Adult Day Services is pleased to host a special ceremony to honor and remember our veterans and others in our community who have passed. Featuring a veterans Color Guard, and the music of the Outer Banks Chorus, Echoes of Heritage, and Angelo Sonnesso. Rev. Philip Glick will lead the service.
Veterans ID card
Dare County Arts Council would like to thank the Dare County Veterans Advisory Council (DCVAC) for their support in establishing OBX Veterans Week as an annual tradition.
The Dare County Board of Commissioners created the Veterans Advisory Council in respectful recognition of the service and sacrifice of all Dare County Veterans as represented in all the branches of United States military service.
DCVAC's signature program is the Dare County Veterans I.D. Card. In order to get a Veterans I.D. Card you will need your DD 214 form showing an honorable discharge and a drivers license with a Dare County address. For more information, contact Advisory Council Member, Marsha Brown at 252.202.2058. A full list of supporting businesses can be found at www.darenc.com/departments/health-human-services/veterans-office.
