Ahh, the slow pace of winter has kicked in on Ocracoke. It's lovely. Let me know if I missed any events that I need to add to the list.
Tuesday, January 12:
College Financial Aid information meeting for parents of high school kids. 6:30pm in the Ocracoke School commons.
Open Mic at Coyote Music Den, 7–9pm at Marcy and Lou's new place in the Community Square. All are welcome to play, sing, or listen. These free music jams will continue every Tuesday night through January.
Wednesday, January 13:
OCBA meeting at the Community Center, 7pm. See agenda and minutes here.
Thursday, January 14:
Planning Advisory Board meeting, 5:30pm at the Community Center. All are welcome.
Color Your Stress Away! All are welcome to Books to Be Red, 6–8pm, for the Coloring Party of 2016! They'll supply the pencils and markers, coloring pages, and refreshments! Just bring yourself!
Saturday, January 16:
Live music at Ocracoke Oyster Company with Martin Garrish! The fun starts at 6:30pm.
Looking ahead:
Ocracoke Library Book Club! The next meeting is Tuesday, January 19th at 7pm. The book group will be discussing Lisette's List by Susan Vreeland. Copies are available at the library.
Get creative! The 3rd Annual "Ocracoke Through Your Eyes" show will feature small works by local artists! A wine-and-cheese reception and art opening is planned for Saturday, January 23rd, from 5 – 7pm at the Museum, and the art pieces will be available in a silent auction. See a preview of this year's art on the OPS Facebook page.
Wanted: arty people. The Ocracoke Alive Arts Partnership teacher application is open at www.ocracokealive.org Each week (January-May 2016) features two guest artists, who teach 5 or 6 hour-long classes on a particular medium. Ages of students range between preK – high school. On-island artists receive a stipend and off-island artists receive a week's worth of housing for themselves and up to three guests. Check the website for more details!
Registration is now open for the Ocracoke Island 5K/10K, Family Fun Run, and 1/2 Marathon on April 23rd & 24th, 2016. Check out runocracoke.com for more information!
