Things to Do on the OBX - February 25th

🌿 The Nature Conservancy – Now Hiring!

Looking for a job that makes a difference? The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina is hiring for multiple positions!

📌 Open Positions:

• 🌱 Nags Head Woods Preserve Visitor Outreach Assistant (Summer Position) – Focused on education and visitor services, working closely with conservation staff. Apply here.

• 📊 Southern Blue Ridge Conservation Coordinator – Provides administrative and logistical support for conservation projects. Apply here.

• 🔥 NC Coastal Plain Burn Crew Members (Summer Position) – Hands-on role in wildland fire operations in Wilmington, NC (May–August). Apply here.

Now Hiring – Breakwater Restaurant (2025 Season)

Breakwater Restaurant is hiring for the upcoming 2025 season! Positions available:

• Kitchen Staff

• Servers

• Housekeeping

• Reservations

📍 Apply in person at Breakwater Inn Office or call April at (252) 986-2565 for more details.

Job Openings – NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

The NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island is hiring! If you're a team player who loves water, check out these open positions:

• Building Superintendent

• Horticulture Assistant

• Special Activities Intern

• Cashier & Seasonal Cashier

• Special Activities Instructors

• Welfare & Behavior Technician

📅 Application deadlines are approaching! Apply now at: NC Aquariums Careers

Thursday Menu – Red’s Breads OBX

🗓 Date: Thursday, February 27 | ⏰ 4:30 – 7:30 PM

🥖 Signature Sourdough:

• Round or Loaf – $12

• Mini – $6

• Bread Bowl – $5

🧀 Sourdough Inclusions:

• Jalapeño Cheddar

• Garlic Parmesan Everything

• Double Chocolate Chip

🍪 Baked Goods:

• Sweet Potato Biscuits – $2.50

• Double Chocolate Muffins (2 for $7 | 4 for $12)

• Lemon Blueberry & Raspberry White Chocolate Scones (2 for $8 | 8 for $30)

• Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (½ Dozen $8 | Dozen $16 | Platter $30/$40)

📢 Pre-order available for Thursday pickups! Comment on their post to request your favorites.

Daily Specials – Lucky 12 Tavern

Lucky 12 Tavern is back open with new pinball games and exciting updates! Full menu available until 9 PM, pizza until midnight.

Today's Specials:

• Soup du Jour: Stuffed Cabbage Roll ($7/$8)

• Nathan’s Hotdog w/ Cheddar Cheese Whiz, Pickled Jalapeños & Bacon ($10)

• Homemade Meatloaf Sandwich on Texas Toast w/ Provolone, Fried Onions, Pickles & Spicy Ketchup ($14)

• Blackened Shrimp Salad w/ Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Carrots, Banana Peppers & Feta ($20)

Sides: Hand-Cut Fries, Coleslaw, Apple Sauce
Drink Specials: $4 Budweiser Draft, $3 12 Bars of Christmas Hopfly Lager

Tuesday Lasagna Lunch – Barefoot Bernie's

Comfort food lovers, don’t miss Tuesday lunch special: Lasagna at Barefoot Bernie's! Served fresh and cheesy—it's a must-try!

Bacon Tapas Thursday – Outer Banks Brewing Station

When: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

• Half-price wine by the bottle

• Trivia starts at 9:30 PM
  Join for fresh veggie tapas, great wine, and a fun night of trivia!

Live Music – The Ramble at Jack Brown’s KDH

Date: Friday, 9:00 PM
Location: Jack Brown’s KDH
Enjoy a free live performance from The Ramble this Friday night! No cover charge—just great music and good vibes.

OBX Jeep Invasion Registration Opens Soon!

Jeep enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Registration for the 2025 OBX Jeep Invasion, happening September 19–21 in Nags Head, opens on March 1st. Get ready for beach crawls, live music, and more.

OBX Truck Fest Pre-Registration is OPEN!

Truck lovers—don’t miss this one! The OBX Truck Fest, happening later this year, is now accepting pre-registration for show vehicles. Only 1,200 spots are available, and you can snag yours for just $25 if you register by March 1st. Be part of the show of the year!

Ocracoke Alive Free Activities:

• Tuesday: Bird Walk with Peter Vankevich (8:30–9:30 AM, NPS Campground Parking) & Pasta Making with Teresa Adams (6 PM, UMC Rec Hall).

• Wednesday: Chinese Acupressure Session (1–2:30 PM, Deepwater Theater).

• Thursday: Yoga en Español (8:30–9:30 AM, Ocracoke Island Yoga Studio) & Ukulele/Guitar Lessons with Lou Castro (9:30–10:30 AM, Deepwater Theater).

• Friday: Ocracoke Peace Corps Stories from the Field (6 PM, Deepwater Theater).

Upcoming Events – Red Drum

• Music Bingo with OBX Soundbites 🎶

  • Dates: February 27, March 6, & March 20

  • Time: 6:30 PM

  • Special: ½ price wings all day!

• St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawls 🍻 (March 15) with OBX Party Bus

  • Daytime Crawl: 1:30 – 5:30 PM (Tickets)

  • Nighttime Crawl: 7:30 – 11:30 PM (Tickets)

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade ☘️ (March 16, 1:00 – 3:00 PM)

  • Grab a drink and enjoy the parade with Guinness on tap and a front-row seat to the action!

Hook’d Fish Fry & Wine Fest – Sanctuary Vineyards

Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Details:

• All-you-can-eat country-style fish fry featuring catfish, fries, slaw, and hushpuppies

• Live music and a great selection of local wine & beer
  Save the date for this exciting food and wine event at Sanctuary Vineyards!

Coffee with a Cop – Town of Duck Police Department ☕👮‍♂️

• Date: Friday, March 7

• Time: 10:00 AM

• Location: Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Books (1240 Duck Road)

• Details:

  • Enjoy a casual coffee chat with local police officers.

  • Ask questions, share concerns, or just connect with the community.

  • Upper Crust Bakery will be providing delicious treat

🌎 Earth Day "Sweep the Beach" Art Contest – April 22

Join Dare Arts and Kitty Hawk Kites in celebrating Earth Day by turning beach trash into creative treasures! Artists are invited to collect debris from local beaches and transform it into unique works of art.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Nags Head

🏆 4 Prize Categories:

• People’s Choice

• Youth Award

• Best Plastics Art

• Best Litter Art

🗳️ Public Voting: Art submissions will be displayed at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing for public voting from April 1–21, with winners announced at Earth Fair OBX on April 22.

🔗 More info: kittyhawk.com/events | 📞 877.FLY.THIS

Get creative, help clean up the beaches, and celebrate Earth Day with art! 🎨🌊♻️

Community Blood Drive – Kill Devil Hills Police Department

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Kill Devil Hills Police Department (Town Hall) – Board Meeting Room, 102 Town Hall Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Details:

• Donate blood and help save lives!

• A1C testing available for successful donors to check for pre-diabetes or diabetes.

• Schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org using the code KDHPOLICE.

• Complete your pre-donation reading at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.

The Cajun Occasion – Mardi Gras Celebration at Sanctuary Vineyards

Date: TBD
Enjoy a festive night of live Dixieland music, jambalaya, gumbo, cornbread, and your favorite local wines.

• Bon Temps Table for 8: $350

• Adult Tickets: $35

Get your tickets now before they sell out!

Guided Camellia Tours – Elizabethan Gardens

When: Thursdays at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Enjoy a cup of hot tea and a stroll through the beautiful, historic Camellia collection at Elizabethan Gardens. The nursery offers classic and rare varieties for sale.
More info & tickets: elizabethangardens.org/camellia-tours

Upcoming Events in the Town of Duck (March 2025)

Enjoy a variety of free community programs this March!

• March 1, 10:00 AM – Sound/Park Cleanup

• March 7, 10:00 AM – Coffee with a Cop

• March 13, 6:00 PM – An Evening with Author David Wessel

• March 19, 10:00 AM – Chair Yoga: Spring Awakening

• March 26, 7:00 PM – Stargazing on the Outer Banks

All events are free and open to the public. Check the Town Events Calendar for more details!