Buddy, one of our "office cats" admiring this newly bloomed flower. Not sure what the flower is but I'd like to know...






Memorial Weekend is coming up so don't forget about the Fourth Annual Ocracoke Volunteer Firemen's Ball on Saturday, May 23 at the Community Center. The pig picking and silent auction will begin at 5:00 pm. Live auction begins at 7:00 pm and the dance begins at 8:30 pm with live music provided by the Ocracoke Rockers and The Dune Dogs. Dinner plates are $10 and donations are welcome and appreciated.

Coming up June 5, 6 & 7 is another event that has become very popular. More and more people come each year from all around for the Ocrafolk Festival. This year will be the 10th year of the festival featuring music, artisans and story telling. This is always lots of fun and very interesting. Many of the same performers/artists and many new performers/artist come each year to show off their talents.

Here is the schedule of events for this year's festival:

Friday, June 5, at 6:00 PM there will be a Potluck, Auction and Music at the Ocracoke School Gym on School Road. Some main dishes will be provided for suggested donation but please bring a side dish, dessert or drink.

Saturday, June 6, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM there will be Music, Stories and Artisans on School Road and on Howard Street. Then at 8:00 PM there will be a Squaredance at the Ocracoke School Gym and Evening Music at the Deepwater Theater and the Community Center.

Sunday, June 7 there will be a Gospel Sing at 9:30 AM...then from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM there will be Performances and Flotsam. These events will be at the Live Oak Stage on School Road.

For a full schedule of events and performances visit www.ocrafolkfestival.org and remember to make your plans now to attend both of these exciting events...Fourth Annual Ocracoke Volunteer Firemen's Ball on May 23 and the 10th Annual Ocrafolk Festival June 5, 6 & 7. You will be glad you came!