CURRITUCK COUNTY | The 19th annual Peach Festival will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, starting with a parade, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday on the grounds of the Ruritan Community Park on Brumley Road in Knotts Island.
There will be activities for children, including train rides, moonwalk, super slide, bungee run, obstacle course and pedestal jousting. There will be vendors with wildlife carvings, decoys, home crafts, garden accessories and clothing, and displays involving antique cars, fire departments, Back Bay Mining and Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge.
The cost is $5. Children 12 and younger are admitted free when with an adult. For details , visit http://knottsislandonline.com/ ruritan/club.festivals/peachfest/peach_fest.htm.
Currituck County
Two earn status of eagle scout
Boy Scout Troop 826 members Daniel Copans and Aaron Moura of the National Capital Area completed Leadership Service Projects needed to obtain Eagle Scout status.
Daniel’s project was to help Lighthouse Keeper Luis Garcia prepare and repaint the storehouse of the Currituck Beach Light Station, which was completed with the help of nine other scouts and two troop leaders.
Aaron consulted with Whalehead Club Maintenance Supervisor Gary Shuk and wrote a project plan to help the Whalehead Preservation Trust maintenance staff rebuild picnic tables with more durable material and build containers for recyclable items.
Both crews spent an entire day on their projects.
Dare County
Lunch and learn workshop IS friday
A workshop, Advances in the Treatment of Kidney Cancer, will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the Cancer Resource Center in the medical building behind The Outer Banks Hospital.
Dr. Kim Rathmell from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center will present the workshop.
A complimentary light lunch will be served. Seating is limited, and registration is required.
Call (252) 475-5079 or e-mail [email protected].
Church group to hold fish fry
The Methodist Men of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church will hold a fish fry from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the church in downtown Manteo.
Plates will include fresh local fried fish, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies and iced tea for $8. Homemade desserts will be available for purchase.
Proceeds will be used to finance community service projects.
For more information or to buy tickets in advance, call the church office at (252) 473-2089, ext. 21.
lifeguards pLace in competition
Nags Head Ocean Rescue recently placed first in the South Atlantic Lifesaving Association regional championships for the small agency division, 50 guards on staff or less. The group had 10 competitors.
John Kenny took first in five events, including 50-54 Rescue Board, 50-54 Run-Swim-Run, 50-54 Men-Surf Ski, 50-54 International Ironman, and 50-54 Men-Beach Flags. Sasha Zevenhuizen took first in the Open International Ironwoman, and Terese Chisholm took first in the Open Women-Run-Swim-Run.
Corolla Ocean Rescue came in second with 11 competitors, seven taking first place in various events including Sylvia Wolff, Elle Moore, Mike Hudson, Steve Hilik, Shaun Buen, Brian Burkhardt and Ricky DeVennish.
Pasquotank County
wesley to host open house
Observing National Hospitality House Week, Wesley Hospitality House will hold an open house, “Homes that Help and Heal,” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
The week’s activities will recognize the contributions of local volunteers, organizations, individuals and businesses to its success.
Hospitality houses help families whose loved ones are receiving treatment for serious illness or injuries at hospitals far from their home communities.
Since opening in 2000, the Wesley Hospitality House has served more than 5,000 guests from various counties and different states.
The event will include tours, hot dogs, chips and soda with entertainment.
Chamber auction set for Saturday
The 10th Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce will present “Carnival in Rio” beginning at 7 p.m. at The Pines at Elizabeth City.
A silent auction will begin at 7 p.m., followed by live auction at 9. There will be Signature Rio cocktails, food and entertainment. Cost is $35.
The event is sponsored by Elizabeth City Brick Co.
regional
Blue crab festival set for saturday
The South Norfolk Ruritan Club will hold a Blue Crab Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Khedive Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Drive in Chesapeake.
The menu includes all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, barbecue, coleslaw, hush puppies and beverages. Entertainment will be provided by The River Boys.
Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Tickets are on sale at any branch of Bank of Hampton Roads and any Ruritan club member.
For more information, call (757) 362-7975 or (757) 477-0554.
meetings + events
DARE COUNTY
Outdoor movie 8 p.m. Saturday, Roanoke Island Festival Park Outdoor Pavilion (film theater in case of rain). “The Cameraman” will be shown. Free.
PASQUOTANK COUNTY
Blood drive 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Golden Corral (blood drive is on the bus).
PERQUIMANS COUNTY
Pancake breakfast 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Ruritan Club, 392 Snug Harbor Road. $5.
Benefit singing 7 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Assembly of God, 113 Deep Creek Road, Durant’s Neck, local talent, silent auction and bake sale to benefit building fund.
Beverlie Gregory, (252) 441-1620,
Karen Santos, (252) 338-2590,
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