Ocracoke Child Care has a wish list of items they would like or could use for the kids. So if you're feeling the need to be Santa and bless a bunch of children, here's a great place to start!
Ocracoke Child Care Wish List
· Tinker Toys
· KAPLA Blocks (by Kapla)
· Connectagons
· Magneatos (larger size)
· Natural Wooden Blocks – by GuideCraft (any of the
architectural sets of natural wood table top building blocks:
Arabian, Asian, Greek and/or Castle)
· Towels & Washcloths/Rags
· Shades for Classrooms ($ money toward our $1,200 goal)
Thank you for your support of our center!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
New ponies
I received this press release a few days ago, and thought I would share the good news!
National Park Service News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: December 9, 2009
CONTACT: Cyndy Holda, 252-473-2111, ext. 148 or Kenny Ballance, 252-928-5111
New Additions to NPS Ocracoke Pony Herd
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that Cape Hatteras National Seashore has adopted two Shackleford Banks ponies from the Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Inc. in Beaufort, NC. The two fillies, named Sacajawea and Jitterbug, will be delivered to Ocracoke Pony Pens on Sunday, December 13. The ponies will be temporarily displayed for the visiting public to view in a special enclosure near the observation platform from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Sacajawea and Jitterbug, both approximately 2 years old, were removed from Cape Lookout National Seashore in September and received veterinary and farrier care prior to the ferry trip to their new home on Ocracoke Island. The addition of these two ponies will assist park managers in meeting one of the Seashore’s primary pony management objectives of reintroducing the genetic strain common to Outer Banks horses. This strain is typically identified by the brown body and white face markings commonly seen in other Outer Banks horses. Maintaining the genetic diversity and herd size is important to herd survival.
Thousands of park visitors cherish the Ocracoke ponies and contribute to the Adopt-A-Pony fund annually. “The NPS and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses have a mutual goal of preserving Outer Banks horses for the people of the United States. We are appreciative of the good work of Ms. Carolyn Mason and the Foundation which has enabled us to introduce two new fillies to the Ocracoke herd” stated Superintendent Mike Murray.
For more information, check out the following websites:
Ocracoke ponies
shacklefordhorses.org
National Park Service News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: December 9, 2009
CONTACT: Cyndy Holda, 252-473-2111, ext. 148 or Kenny Ballance, 252-928-5111
New Additions to NPS Ocracoke Pony Herd
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that Cape Hatteras National Seashore has adopted two Shackleford Banks ponies from the Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Inc. in Beaufort, NC. The two fillies, named Sacajawea and Jitterbug, will be delivered to Ocracoke Pony Pens on Sunday, December 13. The ponies will be temporarily displayed for the visiting public to view in a special enclosure near the observation platform from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Sacajawea and Jitterbug, both approximately 2 years old, were removed from Cape Lookout National Seashore in September and received veterinary and farrier care prior to the ferry trip to their new home on Ocracoke Island. The addition of these two ponies will assist park managers in meeting one of the Seashore’s primary pony management objectives of reintroducing the genetic strain common to Outer Banks horses. This strain is typically identified by the brown body and white face markings commonly seen in other Outer Banks horses. Maintaining the genetic diversity and herd size is important to herd survival.
Thousands of park visitors cherish the Ocracoke ponies and contribute to the Adopt-A-Pony fund annually. “The NPS and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses have a mutual goal of preserving Outer Banks horses for the people of the United States. We are appreciative of the good work of Ms. Carolyn Mason and the Foundation which has enabled us to introduce two new fillies to the Ocracoke herd” stated Superintendent Mike Murray.
For more information, check out the following websites:
Ocracoke ponies
shacklefordhorses.org
Oyster roast
If you're planning to be on the island the week after Christmas, there's an event you don't want to miss. The fourth annual Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association Oyster Roast, Shrimp Steam, and Fish Stew fundraiser will be held on Tuesday December 29th from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Fish House. There will be live music provided by local performers. The cost is $15. It's all you care to eat, so that's a great deal! There will be dessert and cider available at the Watermen's Exhibit at the Community Square, where you can learn more about OWWA.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Eerie
It has been incredibly foggy here today. So foggy that it's eerie. Sounds are muffled and everything just seems dim. The ferries aren't running, the streets are nearly completely devoid of cars (or bikes, or walkers). It feels a bit like a ghost town. Creepy.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Stop me...
...before I volunteer again! I recently said "sure, I can help with that" when asked if I wanted to be involved with the Christmas pageant for the Assembly of God Church. So I find myself as the narrator of the show, "The Fumbly Bumbly Angels", which means that I now have something to do (rehearsal) almost every day this week. It's actually a lot of fun, though. (I had forgotten how much I missed being involved with theater.)
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Partyin' in the garage
We went to the biggest party/potluck of the year - Jimmy's Garage Party - tonight, and enjoyed it as always. The garage was decorated in holiday style.
The food was terrific as always...and there was plenty of it, as usual.
There were loads of people there, also as usual.
Connor had a great time, hanging out with his new friend Brian.
The food was terrific as always...and there was plenty of it, as usual.
There were loads of people there, also as usual.
Connor had a great time, hanging out with his new friend Brian.
Open house
Ocracoke Preservation Society hosted an open house at the historic home on Lighthouse Road which they have purchased and are offering for sale. The hope is to find buyers who will restore the house, and it will be sold with restrictive covenants in place to protect it. Here are a few photos.
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