You can send your news of special events, workshops, meetings, etc. on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands to donna@islandfreepress.org. Please send as a document or plain text in press release format. Please do not send only PDFs of posters or other announcements. You can send these for illustration, but we need text. We must receive your announcement at least one week before the event.
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December 2023
January 2024
Free self-improvement workshop for stress set for Jan. 6
Our Lady of the Seas Catholic Church invites the Hatteras Island Community to attend a FREE “Self-Improvement” workshop for the New Year. We all know how difficult it is to decrease stress in our lives. This focused workshop will help us to identify our stresses, understand how our body reacts to stress, and provide us with options on how we may positively respond to those stresses. Susan Lee, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Community Resiliency Model…
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Twiford’s Funeral Home Presents Music and Memory program for Alzheimer’s Patients on Jan. 30
Twiford Funeral Homes is proud to present a groundbreaking event that explores the profound power of music in Alzheimer's and dementia care. The event, titled "Alzheimer's & The Power of Music," will take place on January 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM, at the Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Senior Center. This event is hosted by musician and author Tripp Harrison, who will share his experiences as the team leader for one of the largest music and dementia studies ever conducted. Harrison's expertise and interactive presentation will delve…
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February 2024 edition of the Fessenden Center Newsletter
Dare County has recently released the February 2024 edition of the Fessenden Center Newsletter. The newsletter outlines all the fitness classes, programs, and activities happening at the Fessenden Center in Buxton in the coming month. The Fessenden Center is a multi-generational facility serving all of Hatteras Island with programs and activities for toddlers, youth, adults, older adults, and families. Located in Buxton, Dare County Parks and Recreation programming and Dare County Adult and Senior Services are both offered through the…
Find out more »Dare County releases agenda for February 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting
Dare County has released the agenda for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting which will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024. The seven-member Board of Commissioners, which governs Dare County, conducts public meetings throughout the year on a regularly scheduled basis. Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Each regularly scheduled meeting begins with an opportunity for anyone to make public comments. In an effort to encourage public participation, the Dare County…
Find out more »Embrace Healing Together: Twiford’s Funeral Homes holds grief support Group on Feb 7
We understand that dealing with the loss of a loved one can be an incredibly challenging and personal journey. That's why we want to reach out and let you know that you are not alone. Twiford Funeral Homes is hosting a Grief Support Group on February 7th to provide a safe space for individuals who are navigating through their grieving process. This compassionate and supportive environment aims to offer comfort and understanding to those in need. We invite you to…
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