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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September 2023
Meet and great award-winning author/illustrator Jason Chin Sept. 23
Jason Chin will visit CHES on Monday, September 25th, for 2nd-5th grades. Additionally, please stop by Buxton Village Books on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. for a meet & greet with Mr. Chin. Gee Gee Rosell at Buxton Village Books will have several of his books on hand for purchase, and he can sign them there. He is also collecting information for his next book about hurricanes and would like input from the community! Even if you cannot…
Find out more »October 2023
Outer Banks Hotline to host Ribbon on the Ridge to increase domestic violence awareness on Oct. 20
Outer Banks Hotline will again host Ribbon on the Ridge on Purple Friday, October 20, at 10 a.m. on Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head to increase awareness about domestic violence. Ribbon on the Ridge began in 2014, but the event was paused during the pandemic. This year, as in previous years, a 300-foot ribbon will be unfurled on the ridge and held by Hotline team members and Outer Banks community members as a reading of names is performed to honor…
Find out more »Fairhaven United Methodist Church Fall Festival set for Oct. 28
Bake Sale • Craft and Artisan Market Face Painting Kids Crafts and Games All Proceeds go the funding the youth group and Sunday School ministries.
Find out more »November 2023
Twiford’s to hold grief support group Nov. 1
Join our Grief Support Group this Wednesday, November 1st, at 6:00 p.m. as we gather at the Tillett Center in Manteo. Don't forget to bring a photo of your loved one! Dealing with grief can be a challenging journey, but having a community of support can make all the difference. We understand the difficulties you may be facing, and we invite you to join us in a safe and compassionate environment to work through your grief.We extend a warm welcome to anyone who is seeking support…
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