5K starts at 8 AM and fun run at 9 AM. Run in one of the few remaining U.S. maritime forests, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The race terrain is gently rolling on hard-packed dirt/gravel/sand, in tree-shaded woods. Run or walk. Beach party and buffet 12:30 to 3 p.m. Celebrate mom at the beach this Mother’s Day. Hosted by North Banks Rotary Club.

Date:  Saturday, May 08, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time

Address:
Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve
701 W Ocean Acres Dr.

 5K Fees:  Outer Banks Running Club members – $30. Military/USCG & dependents who are Outer Banks Running Club members – $28. Military/USCG & dependents who are not Outer Banks Running Club members – $30. Military includes active duty/guard/reserve. All others – $32. After April 20 add $5 to registration fee. Includes loaded goody bag, famous cool T-shirt, age group medals. Numerous prize drawings, post-race OBX beach party with buffet and entertainment.

Fun Run Fee:  $10 for non-competitive run or walk, loaded goody bag, famous cool T-shirt, eligibility for prize drawings, finisher awards. Fun runners and guests can buy tickets to the beach party and buffet for $10.

Beach party and buffet fee:  $10 for fun runner, participant’s guests and all others. 5K entrants admitted free. Age 5 and under free.

Registration:  Entry only online at www.active.com. Race closes May 6 or at 550 entrants, whichever occurs first. No paper registration or race day registration. This is a great race to run with friends — encourage them to sign up.

Overall & Age Group Awards:  Trophies to the top three overall males and females. Overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards. Age group medals for top three in 6-12, 13-15, 16-19 then five-year groups up to 75+. Trophies to the fastest military male and female. Special award on this Mothers Day weekend to the Fastest Mom on the Beach.

Other Event Details:  Non-refundable charity event. Race is rain or shine but would be canceled in the event of thunder and lightning. Shoes mandatory. Water supplied at 5K start and finish. Slower runners, walkers and children must start at the back of the corral. This is mostly an out and back course. No bandits, bikes, earphones, strollers or pets in the 5K or fun run.

Race Beneficiaries:  Race put on by North Banks Rotary Club and Outer Banks Kiwanis Club volunteers. Net proceeds will be distributed to Community Care Clinic of Dare County, Interfaith Community Outreach, North Banks Rotary Scholarship Fund, Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Program, The Nature Conservancy, and Disabled Veterans charities.

Course Records:  Course records as of 2004: Jason Page of Carrboro, 16:46 in 2005; Megan Holden of South Beach, NY, 18:37 in 2006. The course is not certified but is GPS-measured.

Additional Information:  Please visit our website at www.NagsHeadWoods5Krun.org for further details, or contact us at NagsHeadWoods5K@gmail.com.

Explore the Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghosts of the Whalehead Club on Thursday, April 1 and Thursday April 8 beginning at 7:00pm. 

Tour guides have accumulated a treasure trove of ghostly stories and invite the brave to come out and hear about the distinguished visitors of the Whalehead Club, shipwreck victims and pirates of northern Outer Banks. 

The 21,000 sq. ft waterfront residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Knight Jr. possesses a unique feeling at dark after the open, airy colorful ambience during the daytime. 

Dress for the weather as some of the tour is outside the house and bring a flashlight. 

To get there take Rt. 12 N to Corolla. Currituck Heritage Park is just past milepost 11 by the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. 

Advance reservations are required.  Call 252-453-9040 ext. 2.  Visit www.whaleheadclub.org for complete details.

“Revel in an evening of humor and music with the tireless “Professor” who has kept audiences in stitches with his presentation of P.D.Q. Bach’s uniquely typical music since 1965,” said Eddie Cooke, president of the Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts. “The four-time Grammy award winner’s show has been called ‘the greatest comedy-in-music act before the public today’. “

In addition to his annual concerts in New York City, he has appeared with over 50 orchestras, ranging from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the London Sym-phony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic to the New York Pick-Up Ensemble; and his self-contained show The Intimate P.D.Q. Bach (featuring the Semi-Pro Musica Antiqua) has played cities and campuses from Maine to California.

P.D.Q. Bach – The Jekyll and Hyde Tour’s performance is sponsored by Albemarle Eye Center, Elizabeth R and Dare County Arts Council.

For more information about season tickets or individual tickets, call Julie Hamilton, 252-255-2274. To subscribe on line, visit outerbanksforum.org.

Saturday evening tickets will be available at the door: $25 per adult; $12 per student.

The Outer Banks Forum for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that brings an annual series of seven outstanding diverse concerts to the area and provides opportunities for youth to participate in the arts. All of the performances are partially underwritten by community businesses.

• Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills was ranked 6th, with over 478-thousand visitors last year.
• Three Manteo attractions were in the Top 25:
  • Fort Raleigh National Historic site ranked 12th,
  • the North Carolina Aquarium Roanoke Island was 14th,
  • and Roanoke Island Festival Park rounded out the poll at number-25.  

It was also pointed out in late January that Jockey’s Ridge was the most visited North Carolina state park in 2009! 

Clearly, the OBX offers much more to see and do than the gorgeous ocean and pristine beaches!

Beautiful vacation homes available year round!

3d On the Outer Banks!

Rumor has it Kill Devil Hills Movies 10 will be getting a 3D Projector, and it will hopefully be installed by this summer!

Great news for all the movie lovers on the OBX – no more drives to VA  to see 3D movies!

Outer Banks Night at the Races

Outer Banks Harley Pony Poker Run

 A fundraiser for the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. The Pony Run is a fun poker run with a pin that ends up at Outer Banks H-D in Harbinger for live music, on-site horses, food, prizes and more.

First Flight 5k

The Inaugural First Flight 5K will be one of the most exciting 5K’s in the area!  Not only will you run UP to the Wright Brothers National Memorial (with the most spectular views of the Outer Banks!) but you will finish in the presence of Orville and Wilbur Wright…literally! 

Flying Pirate Half Marathon - Outer Banks

The 5k is the same weekend as the Inaugural Flying Pirate 1/2 Marathon. 

Outer Banks St. Patrick's Day Parade

This Sunday, the Outer Banks will celebrate the 21st Annual Kelly’s  St. Patricks Parade. 

The OBX is a pristine natural environment, with many concerned about keeping it that way, and this year’s parade theme will focus the environment.  Officially, the theme has been named Blue Green Outer Banks, Tommorow Matters.  Blue Green Outer Banks is a non profit organization promoting the preservation of the environment, particularlly local.  The organization believes that we all play a vital role in the relationship between the shore, the ocean, and the sound.

“To care for the Outer Banks, we must be more than green, we must be Blue Green,” said Willo Kelly, executive director of Blue Green Outer Banks.

The parade will kick off at 1pm, March 14^th.  The one-mile parade route will stretch from MP 11.25-10.25 Nags Head, so come and be a part of an Outer Banks Tradition.  Attendees are also invited to Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern for an after party!

Seaside Vacations' Club Seaside

Guests enjoy golf and tennis clinics, yoga, paddle boarding, wine tastings, surf lessons and circuit training

KITTY HAWK, NC, (March 8, 2010) – Seaside Vacations, a leading vacation rental company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, announces the lineup for their 2010 Club Seaside program.

Believing that a vacation should be more than just a house at the beach, Seaside Vacations is continuing to redefine the Outer Banks vacation experience by combining the best things about staying in a private vacation home with the best things about staying in a luxury resort.

Offered exclusively to all Seaside Vacations guests, the weekly 2010 Club Seaside events include professional golf and tennis clinics, yoga, wine tastings, surf lessons, and circuit training – and new this year, stand-up paddleboarding.  In addition, all Seaside Vacations guests have special guest access to a state-of-the-art health and racquet club and special guest rates at a world-class golf club.  Each day of the week guests can experience the local culture by participating in one of these Outer Banks activities.

Seaside Vacations is committed to creating an exceptional vacation experience that includes a gorgeous house, but also access to local events that give guests access to all the Outer Banks has to offer.  By giving guests the added value they desire, Club Seaside has become a favorite among Seaside Vacations guests.

Seaside Vacations Jerry Knight commented:

“Please keep Club Seaside as a part of your rental program. We loved it very much! The amenities that are available free of charge and at a reduced rate are very well worth it!”

Seaside Vacations looks forward to yet another successful year with Club Seaside. For more information on the exclusive benefits of Club Seaside, including schedule and contact information, please visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com/ClubSeaside.htm.

About Seaside Vacations:

Founded in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1990, Seaside Vacations is a full-service vacation rental management company representing homes from Corolla to Nags Head.

Seaside Vacations offers a complete selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals. Guests can choose from 1 – 10-bedroom private vacation rental homes, condominiums, townhomes and villas.  Explore our homes in Duck and Corolla as well as numerous vacation rentals in Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.

For more information on Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com or call one a Vacation Specialist at 877.392.2710