The Ocracoke Variety Store Bulletin Board
Off season is a beautiful time of year here on Ocracoke. Consider a visit to truly relax and experience the beauty of island life. The beaches are spectacular and accommodation prices are the lowest of the season.
Photo by Eugenie Fein
You may have heard we recently had a storm. That is true. But, the roads are open, all ferries are back on their winter schedule and we are having gorgeous fall weather here on Ocracoke.
Several of our local restaurants are open. In addition, Howard’s Pub will be offering their annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Diajo will celebrate their first season on Ocracoke with a Thanksgiving menu.
The Variety Store will be open a 1/2 day on Thanksgiving, closing at around 2:00. The Community Store will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7 AM – 2 PM. Their regular hours are 7AM – 8 PM.
The Variety Store is decorated for the holidays. Tommy reports that the live Christmas Trees will arrive Tuesday. Shop early!
A visit to the Variety Store bulletin board can update you on what is going on here on Ocracoke. Here are a few of the more recent updates to the board along with some other news from around town...
Martin and Friends will be playing at Creekside Café on November 25th.
The Ocrafolk Festival Benefit Concert will take place at the Community Center on Friday, November 27th. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
The Ocracoke Preservation Society will host their Annual Wassail Party and Community Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 8th from 5-7 PM.
The Ocracoke School Christmas Pageant will take place in the gym on December 17th.
Community Caroling will take place on Friday, December 18th at 5 PM. Meet at the Methodist Church. Also at the Methodist Church, there will be a live Nativity from 6-7 PM on December 19th.
The Assembly of God Church will present their Christmas Program on December 20th at 7 PM.
The
The Back Porch now offers Sunday Brunch from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Zillie's on The Back Road continues to offer Wine Tastings this Fall. Visit their website calendar for dates.
Debbie Wells is offering cakes for all occasions. 928-6080
Coastal Helicopter, LLC is now operating on Ocracoke. 928-8074
Ocracoke Community Carts is now offering golf carts for rent or for sale. Hourly, daily and weekly rates are offered. Free pick up and delivery anywhere in
Going Green on Ocracoke - "Ocracoke Community Carts" by Susan Paul
Most of the local shops and spectacular galleries are open and provide great opportunities to pick up that special gift or item you have been considering all season.
Ocracoke Massage and Day Spa is now offering Bellanina Facelift Massage. Along with Cindy and Carolyn, Ken DeBarth also now offers therapeutic massage and bodywork at Ocracoke Massage. 928-5801
NCCAT is looking for historical Ocracoke photos from the late 1800’s – 1970’s for a new photo gallery at their Ocracoke campus.
A plant sale is taking place at “Home Grown Hettie’s” at the end of
Hard Core Tees is offering custom screen printing done here on Ocracoke.
Please visit the Ocracoke Island Realty Calendar for details on events taking place on Ocracoke.
Rental cottages are available for your Thanksgiving gathering or a late fall or winter stay. Thanksgiving reservations are now available for 3 nights or more. Please call our office at 877-646-2822 for information.
Special pricing for extended off season stays is available.
Nightly rates at Captains Landing and the Castle Bed & Breakfast and Courtyard Villas are very attractive. 
Photo by Carol Scott
Photo by Thomas Stampfli
Two if by Sea Cottage- Jennifer Elsen
Pat Bleich - Ocracoke Beach
Photo by Mary Ann Sweeney
Most Ocracoke Images Selected from the 2009 Ocracoke Island Realty Photo Contest
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