Dates are subject to change. Telephone area code is (252) unless otherwise specified.

January
NEW "Culinary Events Calendar"! &  NEW "OBX Gift Certificates"!
Check out the NEW Culinary Events Calendar!  Now you can find out where the good stuff is and when it will be served!  Looking for a cooking class, but don't know where to turn?  The NEW Culinary Event Calendar is your place to find out who is having a "culinary event", may it be a themed wine dinner, a classic OBX cooking class, or some smooth jazz with dinner. You are sure to fine it!   AND...while you're on the site...go ahead a purchase some OBX Gift Certificates!  Buy as many as you want!  They make GREAT gifts anytime of the year for that OBX Foodie in your life!  For more information visit obxtasteofthebeach.com/calendar/month.php

January 4
2nd Annual Biggest Loser Contest Begins!
This exciting weight loss challenge is open to anyone who feels like they want to lose some weight and win an exciting new lifestyle!  The competition consists of weekly weigh-ins, monthly body fat testing, as well as meetings with a nutritionist and personal trainer. February 1, 2010 will mark the end of this competition with a winning team for overall weight loss, individual weight loss and individual body fat loss percentage.  Inquiring participants can call Spa Koru at 252.995.3125 to sign up!  Sign up as an individual or group! Party and awards to be given Wednesday February 3 for all competitors! spakoru.com

January 4 - 30
Scott Stockdale and Students
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. Recent works in painting and pottery. darearts.org

January 9 - 10
12th Annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo
First Flight High School. outerbanksweddingassoc.org

January 23 - February 19
33rd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
Ghost Fleet Gallery, Nags Head. Includes a wide variety of local fine art ranging from conceptual to realistic. Sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, pottery and mixed media. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

January 27 - 29
Sculpting The Characters Head
With Artist Bill Nelson. For more information visit theblueskyartstudio.com

January 29 - 30
Block Fest™
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County will once again host Block Fest™ NC on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30th.

Parents with young children are invited to experience the fun of math and science learning through block play at Block Fest™ NC! Block Fest™ NC is an interactive building extravaganza for parents and their children 8 months to 5 years of age.

Block Fest™ NC is designed to accommodate 30 children and their parents in each one-hour fun packed session. Sessions will be available on Friday, January 29th at 9am-10am, 10:30am-11:30am and 1pm-2pm; and on Saturday, January 30th at 9am-10:45am and 10:30am-12:15pm.

Saturday’s Block Fest event will also include a special story time and snack as your child joins us on the Imagination Library “railroad”. The event is free to all, but preregistration is required by contacting Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County at 441-0614. Sessions fill-up quickly – don’t miss this unique opportunity! For more information visit www.darekids.org