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Join us at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for an investigation of those celestial bodies that enthrall us all. The evening will begin by viewing constellations from the comfort of the indoors on the Science on a Sphere®, a 68-inch diameter globe with projected images of the sun, stars, and planets. Snack with the Sharks
Snack with the Sharks. Venture behind the scenes of the Aquarium's Graveyard of the Atlantic tank to observe one of the weekly shark feedings. Participants will not be able to assist with the feeding, but will get an up close look as all of the fish and sharks are fed. Shark facts and myths will then be presented while the class has a light afternoon snack in the Aquarium classroom. For ages 8 & up. Closed toe shoes are required. Cost: $15; Limit 10. January 13, 18, & 27, each at 1:00. 34th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show (Ghost Fleet Gallery)
January 28 - February 24
On display at the Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head through February, the Frank Stick Memorial Art Show includes a wide variety of local fine art ranging from conceptual to realistic. Featuring all original work, including sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, pottery and mixed media, the show is the longest running visual art exhibition in the county. Stick gained recognition as an illustrator for magazines such as Collier's, Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal and Outdoor America during the early part of the 20th century. He is most known for painting hundreds of hunting and fishing scenes to illustrate outdoor and adventure stories. In addition to his contribution to the art world, Stick was a man of vision. After visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the 1920s on a surf-fishing trip, he became enamored with the region and its potential as a tourist destination. It was largely through Stick's efforts that the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established as America's first national seashore. Open to members and residents. Cash awards. Opening reception Saturday, January 28th from 6pm - 8pm. All SalesSalesGOING GREEN
Last month Alex and three members of the Outer Beaches' Sales Team completed an intense three-day course to receive the National Association of Realtors® Green Designation certification. The training was designed to prepare us to counsel clients and homeowners concerning ways in which scarce and declining resources might be managed in a way that meets present needs without compromising the availability of these resources for the needs of future generations.
Whenever we start talking about "green" initiatives, there is a spectrum of preconceptions that need to be overcome before getting to the underlying value propositions. These red herrings range from the "tree-hugger" label to the very prevalent phenomenon of "greenwashing" where claims are made about products that lack a verifiable positive effect on the environment. Once we get past these obstacles, there really are some actions that can, under the right circumstances, produce meaningful results
Examples of resources on which each of us can have a relevant influence include energy, water, and air quality. Some of the possible benefits of incorporating available green technology and behavior patterns into our homes and daily activities include lower utility expenses, reduced water consumption, and more efficient energy usage.
A TIME TO BE GRATEFUL
As we enter the holiday season, it is a time of the year when our thoughts frequently turn to appreciation for the many things for which we are grateful. With the spirit of the season in mind, I recently looked at the island's real estate market to see what good things there might be to brighten our expectations for the New Year. I was pleasantly surprised to see the positive momentum that appears to be building among the major market indicators.
REAL ESTATE PERFORMANCE PERSPECTIVES
With all of the negative press reports that real estate is receiving in the national news media, it is easy to take the commentaries at face value without delving more deeply into the broader picture. While the information that is presented is statistically accurate, it focuses on short term data, and it usually does not reflect the familiar axiom that "all real estate is local."
With this in mind, I recently took a look at how residential real estate prices on Hatteras Island have compared to the performance of stocks over the past eleven years. As a surrogate for the stock market, I used the S&P 500 index. The chart to the right shows the ups and downs of average residential prices on the island and the S&P 500 each year between 2000 and 2010.
All GeneralGeneralSnack with the Sharks
Venture behind the scenes of the Aquarium's Graveyard of the Atlantic tank to observe one of the weekly shark feedings. Participants will not be able to assist with the feeding, but will get an up close look as all of the fish and sharks are fed. Shark facts and myths will then be presented while the class has a light afternoon snack in the Aquarium classroom. Closed toe shoes are required. Cost: $15; Limit 10. Ages 8 and up. January 13, 18, & 27, each at 1:00. Winter Lights at The Elizabethan Gardens
Lights, floral delights and holiday sights that are part of a nineteen night spectacle called WinterLights running December 6-10, 13-17, 20-23, 27-30 from 6 - 9 pm. All GeneralGeneralAll Share Your StoryShare Your StoryOur Family's Story
Growing up near the Atlantic Ocean in South Florida, I was raised thinking that all beaches consisted of high rises and commercial, touristy businesses. Our first visit to the Outer Banks was about 10 years ago, not long after moving to North Carolina and I quickly learned how wrong I was. The Outer Banks are the antithesis of what I was used to. They are undeveloped wide beaches with houses dotting the landscape and glimpses of windsurfers taking advantage of the soft breezes. The unhurried, relaxed pace at which life goes on in the Outer Banks provides the perfect escape from the rate race that many of us face in our daily lives. The water is refreshingly cool and the warm breezes are relaxing as my family sunbathes and I either fish or read a book under some shade. Some of our best family memories as our children have grown revolve around bonfires on the beaches, surf fishing, feeding the seagulls on the ferry ride to Ocracoke, climbing the Hatteras lighthouse and our tradition of dinner at Howard's Pub. Since discovering the Outer Banks we have missed very few summers and I count the days until we return. I look forward each year to that first glimpse of the Bodie Island lighthouse as we turn off of US 64 and head south on NC 12 that tells me we are in the Outer Banks. By the same token, the saddest part of our trip is seeing that same lighthouse in the rearview mirror a week later as we head home. I cherish memories of watching my children grow as we vacationed on the North Carolina shores over the years and I look forward to seeing them start their own families as I recreate these activities with grandchildren. Girls Week at the Outer Banks
I have dreamed of visiting the Outerbanks for years. I finally got that opportunity last week and it was definitely the trip of a lifetime. Myself and my two best friends spent the week in one of the rental houses in Rodanthe. It was the perfect location. We had the beach on one side of the house and out of the kitchen window, we had a view of the Sound. We had a very adventurous week from Corolla to Frisco. For our first adventure, we rented a jeep and followed a guide through the sand dunes at Corolla Beach in search of wild horses. Kim did an outstanding job driving through the dunes and we actually saw 17 wild horses on the ride. Our second adventure took us to Buxton where we took a 2 hour horseback ride through the Buxton Woods and on the beach. This was an amazing adventure that I would definitely recommend to anyone. Our guide was wonderful and kept us entertained for the entire ride! Our last adventure was our search for the house in the "Nights in Rodanthe" movie. We had no problem finding the house but did have an issue with finding somewhere to park! We actually ended up stuck in the sand when we tried to turn around to park near the house. We made friends quickly with the tow truck driver at the local gas station! Even with all of our adventures, we found time to relax and enjoy the beach. From our deck, we were able to see dolphins, surfers, wind surfers, birds, and just the beauty of the ocean. Overall we had an AWESOME trip and are planning on bringing the entire family back in June. Thank you Outer Beaches for helping to make this trip most memorable! A Memorable Week
For years I heard how OBX was amazing and so much more incredible than the Jersey shore. Last year I finally saw what everyone was talking about. I was invited to go with my boyfriend's family, which included grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was seriously the best week of our lives. Not only did we get to catch up but we had so much fun down there. We went through Outer Beaches and we had no problems what so ever! We stayed in Frisco and every night at 9 a guy would play his bagpipe and we would listen to him while either relaxing in the hot tub or cooking marshmallows on the beach. During the day we would relax on the beach and fish, then cook the fish right there and make our own sushi. I am the worst eater and for 8 months all I heard was how I had to have an oyster at Pop's Bar and I think my video on YouTube says enough! Now the best part of our vacation happened on Thursday. We went out to eat and then went and took a family photo on the beach. Later that night my boyfriend, his uncle, and I went out on the beach. A few nights ago his uncle was taking silhouette pictures of everyone and my boyfriend said ours was messed up and we had to redo it. Right after we redid our picture he got down on one knee and proposed! It was so amazing and to do it right there on the beach under the stars was so beautiful and his uncle was right there to capture it all! It was the best moment of my life! Thank you Outer Beaches for a wonderful week and a lifetime of memories!
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