Duck Jazz Festival Has Partnered with Jazziz Magazine

September 8th, 2010

The Town of Duck has partnered with Jazziz Magazine to promote the Duck Jazz Festival, scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 2010.

For over 25 years, Jazziz Magazine has been covering the jazz world, documenting musical innovations, charting industry trends, and following the artists whose lives so colorfully inform our own. The award-winning magazine gives readers the lowdown, in print and online, on what’s hot (and what’s not) in the world of jazz with insightful editorial, hundreds of CD reviews, and inspired photography and design.

The Duck Jazz Festival will be held at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road on Sunday, October 10, 2010. The Festival is free to the public, and starts at 11:00 a.m., with gates opening at 10:00 a.m.

The Festival will be Headlined by Joyce Cooling, a guitarist and vocalist from San Francisco, CA, as well as co-hosted by the 2008 Duck Jazz Festival Headliner, Gerald Veasley from Philadelphia, PA. Others scheduled to perform include Adrian Crutchfield, from Charlotte, NC; Big Rick and the Bombers, from Wake Forest, VA; and the Roy Muth Big Band, from Norfolk, VA.

Also please keep an eye out for auxiliary events happening around Town the weekend of the Festival.

For more information on the Duck Jazz Festival, visit duckjazz.com.

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Visitor Evacuation Order for the Town of Duck lifted as of 12 noon, Friday, September 3, 2010

September 3rd, 2010

AS OF 12 NOON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IS LIFTED FOR AREAS NORTH OF OREGON INLET, INCLUDING THE TOWN OF DUCK. ALTHOUGH ROADS ARE PASSABLE THROUGHOUT DUCK, CAUTION, PATIENCE, AND EXTRA TIME SHOULD BE ALLOCATED WHEN RETURNING TO DUCK AND COROLLA.

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Evacuation Order Issued for Dare County Visitors Including The Town of Duck

September 2nd, 2010

As of 06:00 hours, on Thursday, September 2, 2010 the evacuation order for Dare County has been expanded to include ALL VISITORS including those to The Town of Duck. The entire release follows:

Evacuation Order Expanded for Dare County

The Dare County Control Group has issued a mandatory evacuation for all visitors throughout the entire County effective 6:00 am Thursday, September 2. The evacuation ordered yesterday for visitors and residents on Hatteras Island remains in effect. In addition, residents along the oceanfront are advised to relocate due to coastal flooding and ocean overwash that will occur.

Hurricane force winds are expected during the early morning hours Friday as the storm passes approximately 70 miles off the Outer Banks. Weather conditions will deteriorate this evening as the storm approaches.

Dare County and the North Carolina coast is under a Hurricane Warning, which indicates that sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher are expected within 24 hours.

Town of Nags Head
The Town of Nags Head has issued a mandatory evacuation for residents and visitors in South Nags Head, which includes the area south of Whalebone Junction, NC1243/S. Old Oregon Inlet Road.

School Closings
All Dare County Schools will be closed today and Friday along with all after-school activities including the After-School Enrichment Program. Makeup days are scheduled for Saturday, September 11, and Friday, October 29.

Court Sessions Closed
Court sessions at the Dare County Courthouse are cancelled for today and Friday. Those with cases scheduled for either of these days will receive a letter from the Court advising of a new date.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor local news outlets for further advisories from the National Weather Service and state and local emergency management officials. Bulletins will be issued as needed and available at www.darenc.com and on Government Access Channel 20.

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Town of Duck Cancels Friday, September 3, 2010 Residential Trash Collection

September 1st, 2010

The Town of Duck’s residential trash collection scheduled for Friday, September 3 has been cancelled. Residential trash will be picked up on the next regularly scheduled collection day which is Monday, September 6. At this time, commercial trash pick-up is not affected.

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Hurricane Warning Has Been Issued for Dare County-Updated 9/01/10 at 13:00 hours

September 1st, 2010

A hurricane warning has been issued for Dare County, North Carolina, including the Town of Duck. For the latest Dare County information on Hurricane Earl, visit the Dare County Emergency Management Web page by clicking here. Weather updates are available from the National Weather Service, by clicking here.

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Hurricane Watch Issued for the Town of Duck

August 31st, 2010

A hurricane watch has been issued for Dare County, North Carolina, including the Town of Duck. For the latest Dare County information on Hurricane Earl, visit the Dare County Emergency Management Web page by clicking here. Weather updates are available from the National Weather Service, by clicking here.

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Information on Hurricane Earl

August 31st, 2010

The Town of Duck, in conjunction with Dare County, is actively monitoring and preparing for any impact as a result of Hurricane Earl. As experienced in the past, hurricanes are unpredictable and can change at any time. Please monitor local news outlets for advisories from the National Weather Service, and state and local emergency management officials.
For the latest Dare County information on Hurricane Earl, visit the Dare County Emergency Management Web page by clicking here. Weather updates are available from the National Weather Service, by clicking here. For information on general hurricane preparedness, visit ReadyNC.org.

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Duck Town Council will meet Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

August 31st, 2010

The Duck Town Council will meet on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Administrative Office, 1240 Duck Road, Suite 106 (The Waterfront Shops). The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For the agenda, click here. The agenda with attachments is on the Town Council page.

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Bids have been for the Duck Town Hall/Municipal Complex Construction

August 31st, 2010

Bids were opened for the Duck Town Hall/Municipal Complex construction project on Friday, August 27, 2010. For the list, click here. To view current, project-related information, click here.

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The Town of Duck’s Weekly Exercise Classes Continue to Thursday, September 30th

August 27th, 2010

The Town of Duck’s weekly exercise classes will continue until Thursday, September 30, 2010. All classes begin at 7:30 a.m., and are held on the Town Green, in the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road. The classes are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Yoga/Deep Stretch-Monday
This class features a basic Yoga/Deep stretch geared to all fitness levels that is led by Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates. Please bring a Yoga/Pilates mat or a towel, and water bottle.

Tai Chi-Tuesday
Tai Chi is the gentle art of health and well being for all ages and incorporates slow, graceful movements to increase strength and flexibility, and improves balance and circulation. It is led by Julia Daniel of Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates.

Pilates-Thursday
The class is all about being “Fit and Flexible”, which is a Pilates class, geared to all fitness levels. This class is taught by Kerry Sanders of Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates. Please bring a Yoga/Pilates mat or a towel, and water bottle.

For more information, visit townofduck.com, e-mail info@townofduck.com, become a fan of the Town on Facebook at “Town of Duck”, follow us on Twitter at “DuckPR”, or call (252) 255-1286.

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