On Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association will host a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party in celebration of Read Across America Week. “Come join the fun and games while we celebrate reading, stories, and our favorite Seuss characters,” stated organizers in an update. “There will be games, crafts, snacks, and [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) recently announced its annual art auction will take place on March 18. The event features submissions from amateur artists from Ocracoke and across the country, is one of the organization’s top fundraisers. The theme is “Ocracoke Through Your Eyes,’ urging artists to interpret their memories, experiences, and connections to the island [...] Island Features |  Full Article

The St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) hosts a number of programs throughout the year to support the Avon community and miles beyond, but one of its most popular off-season initiatives is quietly celebrating a milestone in 2023. The weekly Free Community Dinners, (which are held for 10 weeks from January through March), routinely attract [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Volunteers with the local organization Hatteras Island Meals (HIM) were treated to a big community lunch and an opportunity to get together and reconnect, thanks to a “Thank You” luncheon that was hosted by the St. John United Methodist’s Church’s group, the United Women in Faith. The lunch was held on Monday afternoon at the [...] Island Features |  Full Article

On Friday, February 3, hundreds of people came out on a chilly evening to Dare Arts in downtown Manteo for the opening of the 45th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show, which features the work of 104 local and regional artists. Multidisciplinary artist Lisa LeMair carefully selected the following award recipients:  Eure Best In Show: [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Are you interested in gardening? Here’s a way to make your winter blues go away! Start planning your spring garden now with the Winter Library Garden Series presented by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Dare County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Dare County Library. This year, all programs will take place on Wednesdays at [...] Island Features |  Full Article

More than 70 sea turtles that were being treated at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR) Center have been transported from the Manteo facility and released back into the ocean, per an update from the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. “It’s been a minute since we updated everyone on the STAR Center patients,” [...] Island Features |  Full Article

The Really, Really Free Market in Avon is returning for its first market of 2023 on Saturday, February 4, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Avon Fire Station. The Really, Really Free Market started more than a decade ago, and became a valuable resource for islanders in need after several historic storms, including [...] Island Features |  Full Article

The Green Comet I was lucky enough to get a very good evening of astrophotography on January 24. As a result, I got this image of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Both the color and shape of this comet are rather unusual. Most comets are predominantly yellow-bodied, with a blue tail. This comet is green! That’s [...] Island Features |  Full Article