Outer Banks Link Love: 1.13.12 – Potpourri

Posted on January 13, 2012

Outer Banks Link Love

This week’s edition of Outer Banks Link Love is a bit of a potpourri; a big question, a book review, amazing pictures of the Sound, some free music, and a new school.

A mixed bag of love, but some good OBX jewels. Enjoy…

The Big Question: Here’s a great story about a wedding proposal that took place on the Outer Banks for a couple from Washington DC. A delicious way to pop the big question!
Outer Banks, The Real Treasure Island: In early December we share an amazing Outer Banks pirate tale. It turns out Black Beard wasn’t the only OBX pirate! John Amrhein, Jr shares this awesome story in his new book, Treasure Island: The Untold Story, and here is a great book review of his work.
Snapshot of the Sound: Here’s a very cool website I stumbled across this week; Earth Snapshot – “A Daily View of the Planet.” Very cool idea. And it just so happens that last Sunday’s snapshot was of the Pamilco and Albemarle Sounds. They are a great view from the air (space?), and give a very informative description.

Earth Snapshot - Outer Banks - Pamlico & Albemarle Sounds

Free Music: How about some free music?! As an added bonus, it’s live tracks recorded at the Outer Banks Brewing Station. Sweet! The Muckrakes have decided to kick of 2012 by giving away their music. They are a fun rock band with alt-country roots. Definitely worth a listen…it is free after all.
New School headed to Corolla? The Waters Edge Village School, a proposed charter school in Corolla, was approved by the NC Office of Charter Schools. The first new school in Corolla since 1957 is one step closer to becoming a reality. Next month it will need to be approved by the NC State Board of Education.

Save Our Seas – Outer Banks Benefit Concert

Posted on July 20, 2010

Time: July 24 · 1:00pm – 11:30pm
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Location: Outer Banks Brewing Station (outside fenced area)
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Description: A day of peace, music and awareness for the OBX. An attempt at raising money for the National Wildlife Federation in their efforts on cleaning up the oil spill. There will be great music and food all day and a raffle with some pretty cool prizes.

Save Our Seas - Outer Banks

The Outer Banks Brewing Station is a great venue, and the event is free, family friendly and open to the public.

Local artists will be performing, including: Dazzl, Rich Bungrad, Rick Agudelo, Ty Felming, Rubber Pants, Soulone, Christian Benedi, and Frozen Head & the Squirrels.

At 9:30 PM the festivities move inside for headliners, Mojo Collins and Triple Vision.

Earth Day on the Outer Banks

Posted on April 15, 2010

Outer Banks Earth Day

The natural environment is extremely important on the Outer Banks. From beach cleanliness and nourishment, to the ban on plastic bags, and the recent focus on an Outer Banks wind farm, the OBX is leading the way in “green” movements, and Earth Day provides a good reason to celebrate.

Planet Pleasing Goods

Local Outer Banks store, Planet Pleasing Goods, is stretching the Earth Day celebration into an entire week…Earth Week, and they are celebrating with some good savings (15% off all “reusable” products in store and online) and some great events.

April 20th 5-7pm: Green Cleaning & Green Wine Tasting at Chip’s Wine University. Cost is $10 for each, you can do both for $20 or just choose to participate in one! Call 449-4326 to reserve your spot- limited to 18 participants. Each participant will make $20 of green cleaning concoctions to take home!
April 21st 6-7pm: Body Burden at Planet Pleasing Goods- Learn more about reading cosmetic and bath product labels and navigate the Cosmetic Database by The Environmental Working Group. FREE and open to the public.
April 22nd 4-7pm: Earth Day Celebration at Outer Banks Brewing Station. Join green businesses and organizations for an afternoon of fun underneath the wine turbine. There will be activities for the kids, information on sustainable living and how to get involved in an environmental organization near you! FREE and open to the public, cancelled if rain.
April 23rd (4-6pm) and April 24th (10am-noon): MYO (Make Your Own) SnackTaxi. Kids will get to decorate their own SnackTaxi (reusable snack bag). $5 per child, materials are limited call to guarantee a space 449-4326.