Outer Banks Winter Educational Series
Currituck Heritage Park is hosting their Winter Education Series held at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla.
What: The Knapp Legacy in Currituck – Illustrated Program
When: Tuesday, December 16 at 10:00 am
Where: Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Joseph P, Knapp, is a famous publisher and philanthropist from Currituck. He has made valuable contributions to North Carolina’s educational system.
Call 252-453-0221 for reservations.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Christmas House on the Outer Banks
The infamous “Christmas House” has returned to the Outer Banks again this year.
The Paulos family has gone all out with Christmas decorations again this holiday season, and they invite young and old to take in the spectacle. Feel free to park your car and wander around the yard to get the full effect and boost your holiday spirit.
In recent years, the home has been featured on the Today Show and HGTV.
A night viewing is optimal to get the full effect of the lights. Time and effort this family puts into their decorations is astounding.
Directions:
The house is located in Kill Devil Hills near the Nags Head Woods entrance
Heading South on Rt. 158 into Kill Devil Hills
1. Proceed to light at Ocean Acres Dr. (opposite MacDonald’s)
2. Turn right at Ocean Acres Dr.
3. The road will change from paved to gravel as you go up a hill. Just over the top of the hill you will find the Poulos home.
Outer Banks Tree Lighting & Holiday Piano Concert
Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at the Whalehead Club (Corolla)
See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated.
Festivities include:
· Free hot chocolate
· Carols sung by the Currituck County High School Choral Ensemble
· Following the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will offer complimentary docent-led holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920’s etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr.
· Romantic horse-drawn carriage ride snuggled under a fluffy blanket through historic Corolla Village
Saturday, December 13, 2008 – 7 pm to 9 pm - Holiday Piano Concert
Enjoy a Holiday Piano Concert in the library of the Whalehead Club featuring the fabulous voices of the Currituck County High School Choral Ensemble singing holiday favorites.
The second half of the concert will feature the amazing talents of local pianist, Sally Copeland Wright. Listen to Mrs. Knight’s custom-made Steinway Grand Piano positively come alive as Sally’s classically-trained fingers dance across the 105 year-old ivory keys.
Tickets for the concert are $35 per person or $100 for 4 tickets and include a dessert reception during intermission. Tickets available online through the Whalehead Club Museum Shop.
Outer Banks “Taste of the Beach”
On March 5 – 8, 2009, the Outer Banks Restaurant Association will host the Outer Banks “Taste of The Beach” weekend event. The “Taste of the Beach” has enjoyed great success and was even named in the top ten Seafood and Wine Festivals in the nation by Coastal Living Magazine.
The weekend will be full of great food and drinks and fun activities; all taking place in the gorgeous OBX setting.
Some of the activities that will be offered for this event include:
· Wine tastings,
· Cooking classes,
· Special menu presentations,
· Guest chef appearances,
· brewery tours, and more.
The event will conclude with a “Taste of The Beach” expo on Sunday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk.
You can find additional information at www.OBXTasteoftheBeach.com.
Make your travel plans early. Many great vacation homes still available.
-
Flickr Photos
More Photos
