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SALTWATER CONNECTIONS
Benefits of the Scenic Byway!
First the North Carolina Outer Banks Scenic Byway, and then the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway, this route holds two designations that make Down East, Ocracoke, and Hatteras Island very proud. Continue reading.....
Saltwater Connections is a regional initiative aimed at sustaining livelihoods, cultural heritage, and natural resources along North Carolina’s central coast, from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke and Down East Carteret County.
Our residents are a vital part of what makes Down East such a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Meals on Wheels helps people maintain a healthy lifestyle and remain living independently in their homes as long as possible! Volunteers deliver a hot meal at lunchtime, Monday through Saturday, while also providing a daily safety check and friendly interaction.
For more information about how to qualify or to sign up for the program go their website at http://www.downeastmow.com/
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The March 14th premiere of Core Sounders was a great success. With a bus load of Core Sounders and the many more who drove to Raleigh to be the first ones to witness this historical moment, the Core Sounders documentary is coming home on Saturday, April 27th at East Carteret High School at 7:30 p.m.
To reserve your sears for the free performance, go to www.coresounders.com. You can also reserve seats and a copy of the DVD by calling the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center at 252-728-1500. Don't wait too long, seats are filling up fast!
A production of The North Carolina Language and Life Project at NCSU, Neal Hutchinson spent time over several years Down East and captured the culture and spirit of Core Sound. He documents our communities in transistion, where our traditions hang in the balance and the uncertanties that face our watermen. This is a story you don't want to miss!
Core Sounders Documentary Coming Home April 27th
Last Weekend for Seussical
Meals and Wheels Down East
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Rabies Clinic
A rabies and distemper vaccination clinic for pets will be held Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Otway VFD in Otway. Cost is $15.
This weekend is your last chance to see Seussical, the Musical. It's magical, it's fantastical, it's a musical extravaganza. Matinee performance at 1:00 p.m. and last performance at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23rd. Check out some scenes from the performance. Photos courtesy of Heidi Hewitt Merkley.
East Happenings
There’s lots going on at Down East. ECHS baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and track meets are getting into full swing. Down East’s schools softball and baseball teams are gearing up for a great season. Several Down East churches are announcing Easter events. Check out the Community Happenings page for more information.
Down East Library
Looking for something to read? Does the kids need resources for homework assignments or projects? The Down East Library is open Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The library is stocked with books, magazines, periodicals and more. Wednesday hours will be expanded beginning April where they will remain open to 8:00 p.m. If the library doesn't have what you are looking for, they will be glad to order from other library locations and have it sent Down East for your convenience. To contact the library, call 252-728-1333.
