St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) in Avon will host a Blessing of the Animals event on Sunday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held outside on the church grounds, and everyone is welcome to bring their beloved furry family member(s) to the occasion. The St. John’s United Methodist Church is located [...] Community News Brief | Full Article
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Max, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Max, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
The coalition that implements the Hatteras Island Angel Gift program is seeking sponsors, donors and applicants for the upcoming holiday season. The program is provided in collaboration with individuals, businesses, churches and other organizations committed to providing Christmas joy for children on Hatteras Island. The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services works with [...] Community News Brief | Full Article
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for grants for local government planning and management projects for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Local governments in the 20-county coastal area are invited to apply for funding for projects that are anticipated to begin Dec. 1 and to be completed by June 2023. Beach, shoreline, [...] Community News Brief | Full Article
The Outer Banks Community Foundation invites the public to its 40th Birthday Backyard Bash at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on Saturday, October 15 from 2 – 6 pm. The free event will feature live music, birthday cake, and a $4,000 grant to be awarded to one local charity by event-goers. This community grant kicks [...] Community News Brief | Full Article
The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services partners with community groups each year to provide a Thanksgiving Assistance Program. Sponsors and applicants are needed. Participation is welcome from all Dare County residents. Applicants will be approved based on need, availability of sponsorship and funds. Hatteras Island The Fessenden Center & Dare County Department [...] Community News Brief | Full Article
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Ms. Pookie, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Ms. Pookie, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
The Outer Banks Community Foundation board of directors approved $65,150 in third quarter Community Enrichment grants to eight nonprofits, lending support to programs that educate our children, nurture our elderly, provide animal welfare, support the performing arts, appreciate our environment, history, and culture and train our region’s nonprofit leaders. Outer Banks Forum for the Lively [...] Community News Brief | Full Article
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Oliver, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Oliver, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
