Current Events December 16-22
Ocracoke looks different this holiday season, but we are still mustering up some Christmas cheer. Here's what's happening on the sandbar....
The Ocracoke Current calendar is a great source for events and information. We post updates on our Facebook page, too! This story will be updated as needed with more information, so check back!
Monday, December 16th:
2pm: The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children @ Community Center, 2-7pm. FREE tablets, toys, and blankets for Ocracoke fulltime resident kids.
Tuesday, December 17th:
4:30pm: Post-Dorian Support Group meeting @ Lightship Realty: Free support group for grief and loss. All residents are welcome. With the holidays there will be more acute feelings of loss for many on the island. Our recovery from Dorian continues to influence how we respond to daily events on the island. Sharing space with others in a safe, supportive environment and talking about the challenges and learning tools for coping can make a difference. Facilitated by Ruth Fordon and Desiree Ricter. Please share this post.
Wednesday, December 18th:
5pm: Christmas Caroling around the village. Meet @ Methodist Church. Chili supper at the Rec Hall to warm up following caroling.
6pm: OCBA Civic Affairs meeting @ Community Center: Agenda, 6-8pm:
- OPS Island Inn Update – Ken DeBarth
- The Conservation Fund – Mikki Sager (via Zoom Meeting)
- NC Coastal Conference Update - Sara Teaster/Jenny Scarborough
- Hyde County Schools, Ocracoke Campus Update – Leslie Cole
- Coastal Gas – Nathan Spencer
- Hyde County Commissioners Update – Tom Pahl
Thursday, December 19th:
2pm: Bingo @ Community Center. For 62 & older only. Free to play, and there are prizes!
Friday, December 20th:
2pm: Ocracoke's Big Yarn Hug @ Community Center FREE handmade scarves, hats, gloves, shawls, mittens, and more, including sweets and treats! All from our friends at Blue Pelican Gallery. Open to Ocracoke fulltime residents. 2-6pm.
Saturday, December 21st:
11am: Christmas at the Castle Art Fair @ Castle B & B, 11am-4pm: Local artists and crafters will be selling their wares. It's a warm and wonderful one-stop shopping extravaganza that supports your friends and neighbors!
7pm: Trivia Night @ Community Center: Come one and all! All ages welcome! Join Quizmasters Sundae, Jenny, and JB for a night of trivia fun! Free to play; donations to Ocracoke Strong Kitchen & Ocracoke Library are happily accepted. Form teams of up to 4 players; this event is BYOB and BYO Snacks (we'll bring some stuff to share, too!) Trivia categories are: Ocracoke History & Culture; Winter Solstice & Christmas; and Stuff JB Knows (an eclectic mix!) Sponsored by Ocracoke Library.
Sunday, December 22nd:
Church services: 11am joint service of OUMC and Lifesaving Church at the Berkley Barn.
Feast of the Seven Fishes: A big ol' seafood supper for all! Food service begins at 12:30pm.
Looking ahead....
The Ocracoke Lifesaving Church will host the Christmas Eve service this year at 6pm; expect to sing carols, hear the story of Jesus' birth, and see a kids' pageant.
Check out the Ocracoke Current calendar for more events and information! We post updates on Facebook, too!
Send info about any events we may have missed to ocracokecurrent@gmail.com.
