Lots happening on the island this week:
TODAY (Wednesday, Nov. 25):
UMW Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale: At 1 p.m. at the Variety Store The bake sale starts at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the United Methodist Women.
Down Creek Gallery opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. for Melinda Fodrie Sutton showing new works in Down Creek Gallery. Refreshments and live music by Raygun Ruby.
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: Martin and friends 6:30 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Kate McNally 7:30 to 9:50 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day:
The Ocracoke Assembly of God Church will host their annual Friends and Family Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner at 5 p.m. The church will provide turkey and meats; please bring a side dish or dessert. All are welcome. If you can, please RSVP to Pastor Ivey Belch (921-0021, or worship@ocracokeislandag.org).
Ocracoke Oyster Company (252-928-0020) is serving a Thanksgiving buffet from noon to 4 p.m. The full menu will also be available.
Gaffer’s Sports Pubs (252-928-3456) also is serving a full Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 6 p.m.
Jason’s will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Authentic Latin Music 7:30 to 9:50 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 27
Roxy’s Antiques, 585 Irvin Garrish Hwy. (Spencer’s Mkt) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open House on both Friday and Saturday. Join us for some good cheer, music, fine libations, delicious hors-d’oeuvres and free gift wrapping for small stuff.
Books to be Red will host an “Adult Coloring Party” from 6 to p.m. The bookshop provides the pages to be colored with crayons or pencils and refreshments.
Ocracoke Alive Thanksgiving Fundraising Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Ocracoke Community Center. Performers include Donald Davis, Gary & Fiddler Dave of Molasses Creek, Capt. Rob Temple, Sundae Horn, Jef the Mime, Scott Paulson & Barb Smith and more. Proceeds go to support Ocracoke Alive’s programming in the community. The Magic Bean will provide drinks and goodies. Some pre-sale tickets are available online at www.ocracokealive.org and some will be available at the door. Tickets are $15 adults; $7 kids.
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: Martin and friends 6:30 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Rando Musicians 7:30 to 9:50 p.m.
Gaffer’s: The Chit Nasty Band 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28
Roxy’s Antiques, 585 Irvin Garrish Hwy. (Spencer’s Mkt) will host an Open House on both Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Good cheer, music, fine libations, delicious hors d’oeuvres and free gift wrapping for small stuff.
Holiday Open House at Books to Be Red. Sales and refreshments. 1 to 4 p.m.
Zillie’s Annual Holiday Open House, Noon to 6 p.m. Complimentary spiced apple cider, hot mulled wine, holiday treats and secret surprise savings await during this festive afternoon.
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: Martin and friends 6:30 p.m.
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Authentic Latin Music 7:30 to 9:50 p.m.
Gaffer’s: The Chit Nasty Band 9 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 30
Ocracoke Bar & Grille: Kate McNally 7:30 to 9:50 p.m.
