Pat and Rudy Austin decorate the Ocracoke lighthouse grounds with holiday garlands. The OCBA decorates the public building with garlands every December and Tideland EMC installs holiday lights on some of the island utility poles along the streets. Rudy noted that Tideland refurbished the lights. Photo: C. Leinbach

Tuesday, Dec. 7:
Ocracoke Preservation Society annual Wassail party, lighting of community Christmas Tree and drawing the winner for quilt raffle. David William’s House Museum, 49 Water Plant Rd., 4:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 8:
Methodist Women potluck, secret Santa exchange & carol sing, 6 pm, Community Center. Donations go to the Methodist Home for Children.

Santa Claus arrives at the Variety Store for photos and sleigh rides, 4 to 6 pm.

Santa Claus arrives Dec. 8 at the Variety Store for photos and sleigh rides, 4 to 6 pm.

Friday Dec. 10:
The Dental Van returns to Ocracoke for fulltime residents without dental insurance. Sign-up sheets are at the post office.

Christmas Market in the Castle B&B, noon to 5 pm

Saturday, Dec.11:
The Dental Van returns to Ocracoke for fulltime residents without dental insurance. Sign-up sheets are at the post office.

Sunday, Dec. 12:
Christmas Market in the Castle B&B, noon to 5 pm

Life Saving Church, Christmas Gospel Sing with Trio Double Portion from Belhaven, singing, finger foods, and fellowship, 5 p.m.

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