Saturday, March 22, 2008
TimBuck II
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m.
Enjoy a spring day hunting Easter Eggs at the TimBuck II Shopping Center. Visit the Easter Bunny and participate in the fun and get great prizes.
252-453-9888
http://http://www.timbuckii.com/
Location: Currituck Outer BanksGrave Digger
Easter Egg Hunt
12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a spring day hunting Easter Eggs and then visit Dennis Anderson who will be signing autographs from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Three hunting areas will be set up for ages 1 - 3, 4 - 6, and 7 -12. The egg hunting will be held at noon.
252-453-4121
http://www.gravedigger.com/
Location: Currituck MainlandThe Cotton Gin
Easter Egg Hunt
2:00 p.m.
Children 10 years old and young can visit with the Easter Bunny and collect easter eggs.
252-491-2387
http://www.cottongin.com
Location: MainlandJarvisburg Church of Christ
Easter Egg Hunt
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Mainland
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Yuck!
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For all ages. Vomiting vultures, spitting insects, burping frogs, and more stomach-churning fun will be uncovered during this hour-long adventure. Participants will discover the dirty truth about surviving in the wild, while joining staff on the "scat walk".
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008Corolla Light Oceanfront Swimming Pool
Corolla Sunrise Service
6:05 a.m.
The Corolla Chapel Sunrise Service is held on Easter Sunday with Retired Rev. John Strauss officiating. Allow yourself plenty of time for parking and be sure to bring a coat or a blanket, as the early hours this time of year can be chilly.
Location: Currituck Outer BanksWaterview Shores North on the Waterfront
Sunrise Service
6:45 a.m.
Down Woodhouse Drive on the Currituck mainland. The Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Grandy Assembly of God, Sharon United Methodist Church and Herbron Methodist Church will come together to have a joint Sunrise Service on the shores of the Currituck Sound.
Location: MainlandJarvisburg Church of Christ
Sunrise Service
7:00 a.m.
Location: MainlandBJ's Carolina Cafe'
Easter Celebration
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Since its origin, Easter has been a time of celebration and feasting. Easter tells us that life is to be interpreted not simply in terms of “things” but in terms of ideals.
B J’s has planned a sumptuous feast so celebrate with family and friends and join us on Easter Sunday. We will have ham, beef, seafood, pork, chicken, pasta, and salads. We will also have special desserts and homemade Easter eggs. Additional seating in our Currituck Room and patio.
252-491-8372
Location: MainlandGiGi's Italian Restaurant
Easter Brunch Buffet
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The buffet will include traditional Italian brunch favorites, an omelet station, a make your own Bloody Mary Bar and Mimosa's. Create an Easter tradition for the whole family.
252-453-2929
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Currituck Heritage Park
Easter Egg-stravaganza and ResortQuest Outer Banks'
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Egg-stravaganza will feature a traditional children's Easter egg hunt, visit (and photos) with the Easter bunny, coloring, Duck Pond, Bunny “Petting Zoo,” Coin Drop, Free Jellybean Count, Rock Climbing Wall, refreshments and more. It's certain to be fun for the whole family! Proceeds to Benefit the American Cancer Society on behalf of ResortQuest Outer Banks' team for the Relay for Life.
252-453-3033
http://www.resortquestouterbanks.com/ or http://www.whaleheadclub.org/
Location: Currituck Outer BanksOuter Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Growing up Wild
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
For all ages. Everybody loves a baby! Find out what it takes to grow up in the wild, and learn just how important offspring are for the future of their species.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Nature Journals
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
For ages 7+. The outdoors is a busy place! Animals are moving, plants are growing, the weather is changing. Learn how to track these changes using writing, drawing, collecting and crafting skills. The class meets in the lobby of the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Crazy Critters
1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
For ages 3-7. From fish to frogs and snakes to sea turtles, all sorts of crazy critters call the Outer Banks home. Join wildlife staff and make your own creature while learning what makes them tick.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Homeward Bound
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
For all ages. Now that winter is over, come learn about the long migrations that many of our native species must make to return to their homes on the Outer Banks. Discover the marathon journeys that are a necessary part of survival for many of our local species.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer BanksCorolla Wild Horse Museum
Paint Your Own Wild Colonial Spanish Mustang
Paint, brushes, and smocks are provided for kids of all ages to join in the fun. Artists can choose from large horses attached to trees that stay up all week for passersby to admire or horse cut-outs to go!Artists who can’t stay to paint or arrived too late can purchase kits complete with paint to take home.
252-453-8002
http://www.corollawildhorses.com/
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
In Search of Mermaids
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
For all ages. Secrets of mermaids and other mythical monsters are revealed during this program. Learn fact from fiction, and create your own mythical monster during this interactive theatre program.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Maritime Forest Walk
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
For All ages. Hike through the maritime forest at Currituck Banks National Estuarine Research Reserve, and see the wildlife and plants that call the Outer Banks home. Please note: This class meets in the parking lot of the reserve.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Webs of Life
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For ages 7 and older. Investigate the relationship between animals and the ecosystem in this hands-on program. Learn how animals and plants depend upon each other for survival.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Snakes: Fact and Fiction
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
For ages 7 and older. Snakes have been a subject of myths and legends for all of human existence. Some people fear them, some people love them. Join us as we take a look at some of the native snakes of North Carolina and the Outer Banks. Learn how to identify different species and how to coexist with these fascinating creatures.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Friday, March 28, 2008
Native Vine
Grand Reserve Tastings
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
These are occasional tastings featuring high-end, hard to find wines. Price depends on wines. Past wines poured include Silver Oak, Opus One, Caymus, Ornellaia, Hundred Acre.....and many more! Price depends on wine.
252-491-5311
http://www.nativevine.com/
Location: Currituck Mainland
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Nature Photography Basics
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For ages: 14+. Learn about exposure, composition and special techniques to improve your nature photography. See a presentation of nature and wildlife images recently captured from eastern North Carolina. The class meets in the lobby of the Outer Banks. Pre-registration is required.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Fish Scales & Crabby Tales
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3-7 and their families. Seaside stories told with a ‘wild’ twist where characters come to life on the big screen! Stick around after and create your own take-home creature, or hike to see some of the real-life heroes.The class meets in the lobby of the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Pre-registration is required.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Sea Turtle Natural History
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
For ages 14 and older. Learn about the various life strategies of sea turtles that visit North Carolina coastal waters. Discover the turtles that nest on our beaches and the efforts by local volunteers to help conserve these threatened and endangered reptiles.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Growing up Wild
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
For all ages. Everybody loves a baby! Find out what it takes to grow up in the wild, and learn just how important offspring are for the future of their species.
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks
Under Construction
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
For ages 7 and older. Animals of all kinds are busy building nests, digging burrows and making hideouts. Now it's your turn to help! Put on your hard hats and get ready to construct a home for one of these critters. The birds, bats and toads will thank you!
252-453-0221
http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_08_education.htm
Location: Currituck Outer Banks