Fall Festival on the Outer Banks
Elizabethan Gardens “Harvest Heyday”
A fun filled family event!
Sunaay, October 25, 2009 2:00-4:00 pm
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Crafts
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Bake Sale
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Hay Rides
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Face Painting
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Music
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Magic Mike
Children under 12 FREE with paying adult or Friends Member.
For more information, please call 252-473-3234.
The Elizabethan Gardens: 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC
www.elizabethangardens.org; info@elizabethangardens.org
Proceeds support growing programs at
The Elizabethan Gardens, a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Film Festival on the Outer Banks
Dare County Arts Council and the Southern Arts Federation present the 3rd Annual Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival.
The Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival spotlights recent short films by filmmakers living and working in the Southeastern United States. The Film Festival will tour from September 2009—May 2010 as a self-contained, three-hour event that may be enjoyed in a single afternoon or evening. These twelve short films feature something for everyone, ranging from animation, to documentary, to experimental, to fiction. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening out! There will be southern foods to sample, live bluegrass music, and a cash bar. And don’t miss out on the gift packages that will be raffled at intermission!
Showing at:
Roanoke Island Festival Park Film Theater, November 13th
Barefoot Station in Avon, November 20th
Doors open at 6:45pm on both dates.
- General Admission Tickets: $10
- Student tickets: $5
Tickets go on sale October 17th and are available at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery in Manteo, KDH Cooperative in Kill Devil Hills, and at Barefoot Station in Avon. Please call the Dare County Arts Council for more information at 252.473.5558.
Update on New Outer Banks Bridge – Mid-Currituck Bridge
A new Outer Banks toll bridge that will connect mainland Currituck to the Currituck beaches is continuing to progress.
In April, the state Turnpike Authority entered an agreement with Spanish firms ACS Infrastructure Development and Dragados USA to determine if the project is financially feasible and possibly become investors for it. The bridge will span about five miles and tolls will be estimated to be in the range of $10-$15 for a one way trip. It is projected that the bridge will earn $7 million in revenue the first year. By 2025, traffic counts are expected to average 19,200 daily on summer weekends, with tolls at $12 and annual revenue of $24.9 million. The state budget includes $15 million annually in public money to help finance the project.
The idea of the bridge is to alleviate the traffic congestion entering the Outer Banks. Some predict that this bridge could potentially reduce the trip to Corolla by an hour. Currently, all travelers heading to Corolla have to travel south to Kitty Hawk, and in effect make a u-turn to head north on Rt. 12.
An environmental impact statement on the bridge is expected by the end of the year. Construction is scheduled to begin in February and be finished in 2013. For more, click here.
Outer Banks Marathon is Right Around the Corner – Great Specials Available
The 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon are taking place Veterans Day weekend – November 7-8, 2009 – on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Join some of the best runners in the world as they trek over the beautiful landscape of the Outer Banks.
The Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon offer a unique course that’s breathtakingly beautiful, a fun EXPO and post-race “Pirate Jamboree,” wonderful community support and a chance to spend a weekend on the picturesque Outer Banks of North Carolina. Learn more about all of the events – including the Expo and Pasta Party – during the 4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon weekend…
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