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Fun places for Fido on the Outer Banks Grab your furry best friend and visit these five places that cater to human and four-legged customers. PAGE 10

Shrimp cook off returns The 12th annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cook Off benefitting the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research returns this fall. PAGE 14

One-man jamming band Barefoot Wade, who describes himself as a“one-man-Caribbean-jam-band,” earned his nickname by performing shoeless. He’ll be playing on Ocracoke Island this weekend, perhaps barefoot. PAGE 7

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TOP 10 EVENTS

By Dave Fairbank Correspondent

Surfing: Eastern Surfing Association Easterns Championships | Sept. 19-25 Amateur surfing competition sanctioned by ESA, Jennette’s Pier, 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, free admission. www.surfesa.org Film: Surfalorus Film Festival | Sept. 22-25 Surf films from independent filmmakers, other events, Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head and Dare County Arts Council in downtown Manteo, Films at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets required for some events, showings. www.surfalorus.com Festival: Day at the Docks | Sept. 17-18 Celebration of Hatteras Village and watermen’s life, multiple events, vendors, food, demonstrations, competition, discussions. Events at Community Building beside Library on NC 12, Hatteras Civic Center in village, several docks and stages. Sept. 17 events begin at 1 p.m., Sept. 18 events at 8 a.m. with 5K Fun Run. www.dayatthedocks.com Arts: OBX Arts and Crafts Festival | Sept. 8-9 25 local artists have work on display and for sale, Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Admission free. www.facebook.com/obxartfestival Exercise: OBX Walk Against Addiction | Sept. 25 Fundraiser to battle addiction, substance abuse, 5K run and walk (registration and entry fee required), Aviation Park, 109 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, 7 a.m. www.theobxrunningcompany.com Barefoot Wade’s arsenal includes electric and acoustic guitars, bass, kazoo, ukulele and steel drums. BAREFOOT WADE/COURTESY

Singer-songwriter Natalie Wolfe performs at Poor Richard’s in Manteo on Sept. 18. NATALIE WOLFE/COURTESY

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Barefoot Wade The singer-songwriter, who bills himself as a “one-man-Caribbean-jam-band,” earned his nickname by performing shoeless.

“I want people at my shows to feel relaxed,” says Wade, 39, explaining his philosophy.

The Beaufort, N.C.-based musician may be a laid-back dude, but his style is plenty lively.

Wade’s arsenal includes electric and acoustic guitars, bass, kazoo, ukulele and steel drums.

Using a “looping device,” which allows him to layer vocals and instrumental tracks, Wade sounds like a full band.

The singer-songwriter mixes originals and remakes.

In the former category are the strummy, David Allen Coe-ish “Don’t Call Me,” the almost-eerie, mid-tempo “Feels Good” and the breezy “3 Months in the Sand.”

Wade covers tunes by artists ranging from Foo Fighters to Roy Orbison and “Weird Al” Yankovic (“Yoda”).

“I try to cover all the bases,” he says.

Time: 8 to 11 p.m.

Cost: $5 Where: The Breeze Nightclub and Bar, 1050 Irvin Garrish Hwy., Ocracoke Info: Barefoot Wade page on Facebook

Natalie Wolfe Don’t try to play “stump the band” with the local singer-songwriter, who performs a no-cover-charge show at Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop in downtown Manteo.

She seems to have every pop, rock, country, alternative and rhythm-and-blues song worth knowing at her fingertips.

A gifted guitarist and expressive singer, Wolfe puts her distinctive touch on tunes that include AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long,” Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space,” X-Ambassadors’ “Renegades,” Gladys Knight and the Pips’ “Midnight Train to Georgia,” Carole King’s “It’s Too Late” and Bastille’s “Pompeii.”

But there’s more.

She also reimagines material from, among others, Lady Gaga, Tears for Fears, The Beatles, Rick Astley, John Prine, Portugal the Man, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, U2 and the Dream Academy (“Life in a Northern Town”).

Wolfe also has a batch of fine originals.

The singer-songwriter has other gigs in September, so check her Facebook page.

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Cost: Free Where: Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop, 305 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo waterfront Info: poorrichardsmanteo.com

Literary: Literary Open Mic Night | Sept. 9 Writers invited to read their material in setting with feedback provided, Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery, 210 E. Driftwood St. (Gallery Row), Nags Head, 6:30 p.m. www.glenneureart.com Festival: OBX Pridefest | Sept. 10-12 Celebration of LGBTQ, multiple events at different sites, some ticketed. Pirates Cove in Manteo, Secret Island Tavern in Kill Devil Hills, Avenue Grille in Manteo.

Sept. 11 free Pride festival in downtown Manteo 1:306:30 p.m. www.obxpridefest.com Wine: Corolla Cork and Craft | Sept. 8 Wine tasting, food, vendors, music by Steve Hauser.

Whalehead Club, 1100 Club Drive, Corolla, $15 general admission, 3-7 p.m. www.visitcurrituck.com/events/cork-craft/ Wild horses: Mustang Mornings at the Farm | Sept. 8, 15 Meet and learn about wild horses of Corolla and Currituck. Betsy Dowdy Equine Center, 102 Young Rider Lane, Grandy, $10 suggested donation, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.corollawildhorses.com Music: Shakedown Saturday | Sept. 25 Grateful Dead-inspired shows, Cravings Tap Shack, 1209 Duck Road, Duck, Burton and Jolly 1:30 p.m., Grateful Jed 6:30 p.m. www.cravingsobx.com

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“Charlie Surfer”follows the journey of a 10-year-old boy with Asperger’s who finds a love of waves. SURFALORUS/COURTESY

SURFALORUS FILM FESTIVAL

Grab some popcorn and hang ten!

Four-day event returns to the Outer Banks

By Daryl Law Correspondent

The Surfalorus Film Festival, presented

by North Carolina Aquariums, returns this Sept. 22-25 for its 10th year on the Outer Banks.

Surfalorus brings a stacked lineup of films including the trailblazing story of the first female pro surfers as well as a special sneak preview of an upcoming documentary about the real story behind the movie “Endless Summer.”

Locations for this year’s event include Jennette’s Pier, the N.C. Aquarium at Roanoke Island, Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head and Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint in Kill Devil Hills.

The festival kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 22 with “Girls Can’t Surf,” a new documentary that tells the story of the trailblazing female pro surfers of the

1980s. The film follows the journey of a band of renegade surfers who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever.

Featuring surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Frieda Zamba, Pauline Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha, Layne Beachley and more, “Girls Can’t Surf” is a wild ride of clashing personalities, sexism, adventure and heartbreak, with each woman fighting against the odds to make their dreams of competing a reality. The opening night film takes place at Jennette’s Pier starting at 7 p.m.

North Carolina’s own Dexter Romweber will perform for the opening night party at Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint in Kill Devil Hills. A seminal figure of the American music underground, Romweber pioneered the template for the strippedTurn to Page 9

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to-the-essentials guitar/drums duo format that influenced the White Stripes, The Black Keys and Neko Case.

On Thursday, Sept. 23, visiting filmmakers and passholders can take a hang-gliding lesson or chill on the beach and watch the Eastern Surf Championships. That night, the “Corolla Shorts Block” hits the screen with a rad collection of global and local fare, including OBX filmmaker Logan Marshall’s newest shortie “Out Front: Outer Banks.”

Surfalorus alumna Jordyn Romero returns to the festival with her newest short, “We are Like Waves,” about a young woman named Sanu who struggles to become a female surfer in Sri Lanka.

Thursday night’s screening takes place at Jennette’s Pier and starts at 7 p.m.

“Girls Can’t Surf”documents a band of renegade surfers who took on the 1980s male-dominated professional surfing world to change the sport forever. SURFALORUS/COURTESY PHOTOS

Roll over to the North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island on Friday, Sept. 24, for an exclusive underwater camera workshop for filmmakers and passholders. Stick around that evening for a special sneak preview of Richard Yelland’s documentary “The Birth of the Endless Summer” followed by a reception with live music.

“The Birth of the Endless Summer” follows Californian surf pioneer Dick

the highlights of the screening, “Charlie Surfer” follows a young boy with Asperger’s who loves surfing and dancing as he enjoys the highs and lows of a summer surf camp.

Tickets are on sale now at surfalorus. com for all screenings and an all-access pass for only $25 can also be purchased.

The 10th annual Surfalorus Film Festival is presented by North Carolina Aquariums and is a co-presentation of the Cucalorus Film Foundation and the Dare County Arts Council with support from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

Want to go?

When: Sept. 22-25 Where: Jennette’s Pier, N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Dare County Arts Council, Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint Tickets and more info: surfalorus.com

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Metz as a he vagabonds the globe from 1958-11961. Metz’s train-jumping, mship-hopping tour, in the vein steam n the Road” and “The Motorcyof “On cle Diaries,” led to Metz’s discovery of wave” at Cape St. Francis, “the perfect p h Africa. Dick’s travels not only South inspiired his friend, Bruce Brown, but also paved the way for The Endless mmer to become a reality. “The Sum Birtth of The Endless Summer” ows the 90-year-old Metz back to follo uth Africa to retrace the steps of Sou his original journey.

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dog-friendly places to visit on the Outer Banks

By Maddie Lutz | Correspondent

While many different restaurants offer dog-friendly seating, several go above and beyond the bark of duty when it comes to a doggone good time. From pup cups to doggy dining menus, this little island has a lot of love for its four-legged friends. Check out what some businesses are doing to encourage customers to bring their pups to their place of business.

Mom’s Sweet Shop

Did you know your favorite local boutique offers a pup cup, too? This fun retail and sweet shop in Kill Devil Hills offers an array of vintage and modern fair trade, locally made and low impact goods as well as ice cream, coffee, milk shakes, candy, smoothies, acai bowls and pup cups for your furry pals. All you have to do is walk up to their service window at the back of the store, place your order (my go-to is The Cure smoothie — so good!) and ask for a pup cup on the side. The staff is always more than happy to provide for both you and your doggo.

Outer Barks

The next time you’re in Duck, make sure you take a minute to paws to check out Outer Barks. Located in the Waterfront Shops, this one-of-a-kind store is your one stop shop for all things dog. From homemade dog treats to paw-print paintings, Outer Barks just might be the coolest pet supply boutique around. All of the ingredients used in their biscuits and dog food are either hand-made on site or thoughtfully sourced, containing all organic and healthy ingredients.

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Maddie’s dog Tar Heel, impatiently waits for his pup cup outside of Mom’s Sweet Shop. MADDIE LUTZ PHOTOS

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In fact, co-owner Robin Carey states that “I don’t develop a recipe if it doesn’t have health benefits.” Additionally, on select Tuesdays throughout the year, Outer Barks hosts a “Yappy Hour” where patrons and their pets can socialize with others over doggy daiquiris and hors d’oeuvres.

Whether you’re looking for treats or gifts, the Outer Barks is likely to have it - but if they don’t, their incredibly helpful and friendly staff will point you in the right direction or special order your goods right to the store.

Mulligan’s

While several restaurants in the Outer Banks offer outdoor seating that allow dogs, Mulligan’s Historic Grille in Historic Cottage Row in Nags Head encourages customers to bring their dogs by offering a menu especially for dogs and more outdoor seating than

indoor. This locally famous restaurant sports a tail-waggingly good doggy dining menu consisting of a grilled hamburger and brown rice, grilled chicken and brown rice and/or plain brown rice all served atop an adorable orange Mulligan’s frisbee and with a complimentary bowl of water. Enjoy the views, drinks and food on one of the Outer Banks’ best tiki bars or at a covered-deck table overlooking the ocean.

Morning View Coffee House and Roastery Did you know that one of the Outer Banks’ most beloved coffee shops offers a pup cup? Upon arrival, you’ll find the dog of the owner (humorously dubbed the “store manager”) roaming around the Nags Head restaurant, interacting pleasantly with the pups of patrons who have come in to enjoy a cup of whatever amazing local coffee

is brewing that day. Not only is this joint pro-pup, it’s also pro-local. This locally owned and operated small business always has the freshest small-batch brews on tap and a wide assortment of scrumptious pastries and bagels to get your morning off to a fantastic start.

American Pie Pizza and Ice Cream

Nothing turns a ruff day into a great day quite like pizza, ice cream and a sea breeze. This casual parlor in Kill Devil Hills has a patio that’s perfect for pups. American Pie offers New York-style pizzas, handhelds and a variety of rotating ice creams with lots of local and uncommon flavors such as rum raisin and key lime pie. Not only can you and your pup enjoy a cup of ice cream on the awesome outdoor setup, but the beach is a short walk across the street if you prefer to grab your goodies and go! Just ask the friendly worker for a pup cup when you place your order.

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15 + varieties of New York Bagels

Hatteras Island Pirates ~ Puzzles ~ Games ~ John Deere

Homemade soups and lunch specialties Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pastries, and more Cozy coffee shop Custom cakes and pies

Salt Water Taffy ~ Truffles ~ Fudge ~ Chocolates Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm Hwy 12 in Buxton right before the turnoff to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse 252-995-7171 • 46928 NC 12 Buxton NC

Build your own breakfast sandwich

A Hatteras Island Tradition

ALL MADE FRESH DAILY

Avon, North Carolina Dine-in Seating (Including Larger Patio) or Carryout!

Ice Cream & Coffee Drinks

We offer a great family friendly dining experience, lively pub and unforgettable food from our scratch-made kitchen.

Our patio is dog friendly!

Our private dining rooms are perfect for large parties, special events and wedding receptions!

11 am - 10 pm daily

Hatteras Island’s favorite brunch - Sunday’s from 10 am - 4 pm

Hawaiian Shaved Ice • Italian Ice Shakes • Sundaes • Smoothies

252-995-5550 • www.froggydog.com Open Year Round

Custom Ice Cream Cakes!

Call (252) 986-5109 | Open 6 AM - 4 PM

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The perfect place to start or end your day!

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The annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cook Off helps fund research into the health of our local dolphins, which is a reflection of the sustainability of our coastal resources. JESSICA TAYLOR/COURTESY

NATUREWISE

Sample seafood, help dolphins The 12th annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cook Off returns this November

By Jessica Taylor

Correspondent

Although the days are getting shorter and the weather cooler, fall on the Outer Banks is an exciting time, especially for the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research.

We still see many bottlenose dolphins on our research surveys throughout the sound into October. But, one by one, our seasonal residents will start to disappear, following their food out to the ocean and venturing down to their overwintering site near Beaufort.

The Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research conducts a long-term monitoring study of dolphins in Roanoke Sound and tracks individuals using a research technique known as photo-identification. By photographing distinctive markings on the dorsal fins of dolphins and cataloging these photographs, we can learn about the ecology, movement patterns, and behaviors of dolphins in the Outer Banks.

In the fall, our research center is busy

finishing up our field season, processing our data, initiating analyses to better understand the dolphins, and planning our biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cook Off. Every year, local chefs compete to see who can prepare the best shrimp dish.

Over the years, chefs have met the challenge by creating delicious and creative appetizers that tantalize the taste buds.

Dishes such as shrimp/kale mousse, jalapeno shrimp toast, California style wonton wrapped shrimp, and lemon-poached shrimp over scallion polenta with smoked gouda have impressed judges, participants, and fellow chefs alike.

A large silent auction features generous donations from local businesses as well. An entry fee gets you a taste of each shrimp dish and a vote for your favorite. Chefs are eligible to win a People’s Choice and/or Judge’s Choice prize. All proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research and provide significant funding for our field research and outreach expenses.

Those costs have ranged from research vessels, boat engines, and boat gas to publication of scientific papers and posters to teach others about dolphin conservation. The festival is typically held the first Sunday of every November at Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar in Kitty

Hawk from noon to 3 p.m.

The idea for the Outer Banks Shrimp Cook Off came about during a Wednesday night sailing cruise among friends from Colington Harbour. The group made plans for a new nonprofit to raise funds to promote environmental conservation and sustainability in the Outer Banks. Over time, it expanded into an exciting annual event, growing every year.

The arrival of the COVID-19 virus and social distancing guidelines in 2020 inspired the Annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff to become a shrimp crawl, with individual restaurants providing shrimp dishes at the restaurant locations, a virtual silent auction online, and an overwhelming amount of support for the new format.

Going into our 12th year of this fundraiser, the cookoff will again be held as a shrimp crawl. What should you expect this year in 2021? More restaurants with mouthwatering shrimp dishes, silent auction items to satisfy every person on your holiday shopping list, and increased outreach opportunities to learn about supporting local dolphin conservation.

At $25 per ticket, people can visit up to four local restaurants for a tasty shrimp dish over the course of the first weekend of November. The 12th Annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cook Off/Crawl will continue to

showcase the talent of the area’s finest chefs while providing a safe atmosphere for supporting local conservation efforts.

As important indicators of environmental health, bottlenose dolphins are key to understanding the health of the sound and coastal environment upon which our economy is dependent. The need to better understand environmental health and our local marine mammals is immediate and pressing. With every research survey, we are closer to determining long-term trends in the health and population size of our local dolphins which is a reflection of the sustainability of our coastal resources.

This fall, in between preparing Halloween costumes and cooking turkey dinner, I hope that you come out to sample the smorgasbord of shrimp our talented local chefs will prepare over the 1st weekend of November and participate in the Annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cook Off/Crawl, an event that has made our research and conservation efforts possible for the last 12 years. By sampling delectable shrimp, your contribution will help to support more than a decade-long research effort to unravel the mysteries of our local charismatic marine mammals and, ultimately, protect our beautiful coastal environment.

For updates on the cook off, please see obshrimp.com or obxdolphins.org.

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Mustang Outreach musicians play for a crowd in 2019. Since the pandemic, the program’s shows have been canceled and sources of funding have dried up. SCOTT SECHMAN/COURTESY

BEYOND THE MUSIC

Kids wanted for Mustang Outreach Program

By Scott Sechman

Correspondent

Upon my arrival on the Outer Banks, one of the coolest things I discovered was the Mustang Outreach Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches our local kids the joys and benefits of playing music.

But, the real beauty of it is that they learn how to rehearse and perform with their peers and are instructed and mentored by seasoned professionals.

Their mission goal?

“We believe that musical education is critical to all children’s growth and development,” said Mustang Outreach Program Music Director and Administrator Ruth Wyand. “Since we started the Mustang Outreach Program in 2012, hundreds of children have learned to play instruments, compose songs, improvise, work together and jam.”

My kids in Southern California had nothing like this when they were growing up. There were junior high and high school music programs, (assuming the school district had the funding).

When I went to school in Hampton Roads in the ‘60s and ‘70s, we had music

in schools, but not rock and roll. That was something we learned in bedrooms sitting in front of a turntable, trying to copy the hit songs of the day and then by getting together with our friends in any available garage. Kudos to any parents that would allow us to make that racket. You have to remember that parents in those days weren’t raised on rock, as we were.

Given that one of the most valuable assets we have here on the Outer Banks are our kids, we would like to insure that they have every advantage that we had growing up. That’s just the American way.

Leave our country in better shape than our parents left for us. That’s the essence of the American Dream. Moving forward.

The coronavirus pandemic put a major damper on that concept. At the time of this writing, over 610,000 Americans have died from complications of the virus. Millions have been infected and thousands hospitalized. Businesses, large and small, are adversely affected. Nonprofit organizations are not immune from the economic effects, either.

Over 80 percent of the income needed to keep the Mustang Outreach Program operating, including teacher salaries, rent and overhead, came from the annual

Mustang music festivals: The Mustang Spring Jam or Mustang Rock & Roast, as well as community concerts. Due to the event cancellations in 2020 and 2021, that income has dried up.

The resilience of director Ruth Wyand and her able staff, along with smaller money donations and volunteers, has kept the program alive. Although the money for overhead has dwindled, they have been fortunate in receiving donations that can only be used for scholarships.

Plans are to begin restarting the bands and signing up participants for the fall sessions. They are offering scholarships to kids that may need financial help. Right now, according to Wyand, they need those kids.

As a lifelong musician and a parent, as someone who believes that we have a duty to give back to our community, (especially when that community has given us so much), I am asking COAST OBX readers and the readers of my column to please support the MOP with whatever you can afford. If you have unused musical equipment, donate it. If the program can’t use it, they may be able to sell it to someone who can. If you can spare some cash to help with the overhead costs, dig deep. Keep in

mind that donations are tax deductible.

Most importantly, if you have a child that harbors a love for music and wants to learn what it takes to perform in a band with like-minded kids, sign them up. The skills they will learn will benefit them for their entire lives. Getting along with people.

Working together towards a common goal.

Listening. Fostering their creativity and being engaged in an endeavor that actually produces something of value.

They will thank you for it.

The Mustang Outreach Program is, to me, akin to sustenance. It’s food for the souls of our children. It’s giving them the skills that they will need to get along in the world. Not only to get along with their inner selves, but to get along with others.

To commune. To make a joyful noise.

To my mind, we cannot let our kids lose this great program.

Learn more

Find out more about the program at facebook.com/mustangoutreach or make a donation at MustangOutreachOBX.org.

For information on schedules and scholarships, contact Ruth Wyand at 252-441-4612 or email her at ruthwyand@gmail.com

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Outer Banks Business Owners Have a New Ally

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Our stated purpose is: We are the “Pebble on the Pond.” We impact the world first through our clients, then their families, employees, companies, communities, region, country and the world. Every day I’m changing the world through business leadership and education.

Why did you choose Currituck?

This is my home. My wife Jennifer and I grew up just a bit to the west in Northampton County and moved here to Currituck County in 1996.

What are the biggest challenges?

Stacey Barnes is the owner of FocalPoint Business Coaching and Training of the OBX located in Currituck How long have you been in business in Currituck County?

We officially started the business on May 1, 2021.

Can you describe the business?

Business owners and leaders typically deal with challenges in four key areas: Time, Team, Money, and Strategic Planning.

Working together, we help reduce uncertainty, frustrations, and stress in one or more of these areas.

OBX offers Business and Executive Coaching, Personal Performance Coaching, and various training programs and workshops.

“Every day I’m changing the world through business leadership and education.”

Can you talk about the decision to start your own business.

I spent the last 20 years in a franchise organization where the focus was on training, coaching and developing small business owners on issues ranging from from startup to exit strategy. As it is with many leadership positions, that was only a piece of my responsibility but it is my passion.

I saw an opportunity to take skills developed over decades, follow my true purpose and passion, and serve a larger community.

Why do you do what you do?

It was easy to partner with and open my business as part of the FocalPoint

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Getting to help others get closer to reaching their full potential. Helping someone find their dream, charting the course together then seeing the positive transformations that take place ... it is incredibly rewarding.

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An unrivaled commitment and passion for serving others along their journey of personal and professional growth.

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The first designated kayak launch on Cape Hatteras National Seashore opened last month at Oregon Inlet. PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Dedicated kayak launch now open at Oregon Inlet National Park Service

Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the three Outer Banks’ national parks, has helped fund the first designated kayak launch at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Located at the south end of the Oregon Inlet Marina, the new Oregon Inlet Kayak Launch officially opened to the public at a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning that included remarks from David Hallac, Superintendent of the National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, Trip Forman, co-founder of REAL Watersports and President of the Outer Banks Forever Board

of Directors, and Jessica Barnes Green, Director of Outer Banks Forever.

“Our park staff and the community had the vision for this kayak launch in 2016 during the Centennial of the National Park Service and we are thankful that our nonprofit partner, Outer Banks Forever, could help us make this project a reality.” said David Hallac, Superintendent of the National Parks of Eastern North Carolina.

The improvements at the new kayak launch include a new loading zone, additional handicap and kayak trailer parking spaces, mobility friendly access mat, clean up of rubble and debris and new educational signage.

“This kayak launch will encourage locals and visitors to explore the coastal environment and provide a safe way for non-motorized water sport enthusiasts to experience the beautiful Pamlico Sound,” says Jessica Barnes Green, Director of Outer Banks Forever.

The construction of the new kayak launch was made possible by the generous support of local sponsors TowneBank and Ocean Atlantic Rentals, as well as a grant from Bass Pro Shops.

Visitors and local businesses are already taking advantage of the improvements at the kayak launch.

“The new rubber launch mat and load-

ing zone make my daily fly-fishing guide trips much simpler and efficient. I am also grateful for the extra-long parking spaces for my trailer. The improvements have brought organization and ease for myself and other local and visiting kayakers,” says Harry Meraklis with OBX on the Fly. Outer Banks Forever continues to raise much needed funds for projects like this in all three of the Outer Banks national parks — Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Learn more and find out how you can support your OBX national parks at www. obxforever.org.

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Find Yourself Here With fall upon us, many families are simply planning to head north and find their way here. It is nice to know that the legendary Corolla Wild Horses and iconic historical sites like Whalehead, the new Currituck Maritime Museum and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse await you, in Corolla, NC.

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