Bid information and related documentation for the Duck Town Hall – Community/Meeting Hall Construction Project is now on line. Click here to access.
Bid Information for the Duck Town Hall/Community Meeting Hall Construction project is now available
July 26th, 2010July 27 Family Magic Show – Sold Out
July 26th, 2010The Family Magic Show scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater is completely sold out. For information on other events, click here or call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286.
Town of Duck Summer Events Schedule for the week of July 19, 2010
July 16th, 2010Monday, July 19 2010
Basic Yoga/Deep Stretch 7:30 a.m. – Basic Yoga is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a Pilates/Yoga mat or a beach towel and water. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Tai Chi 7:30 a.m. – Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a towel and water. The class is held on the Town Green but in the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Family Magic Show 10:00 a.m. – Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic, comedy, and audience participation the entire family will love – live on stage by OBXtreme Magic. Although this event is free, tickets will be required for entry as seating in the amphitheater is limited. Tickets will be available the week of the show at Kellogg’s Supply, 1201 Duck Road, which is directly across from the Duck Town Park. There is a six ticket limit per adult for this event. Please visit and thank them for sponsoring this great show! Additionally, if tickets are still available on the day of the show, they can be picked up at the amphitheater beginning at 9:30 a.m. before the show starts.
Summer Music Series 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – The Wilder Brothers -This band performs acoustic covers of classic rock and blues tunes.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Morning Theater & Music Series 10:00 a.m. – The Wizard of Oz Preview Show – The cast from the Lost Colony Musical Theater will present a preview of The Wizard of Oz.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
“Fit and Flexible,” Beginning Pilates 7:30 a.m.- This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/Yoga mat or a beach towel and water. Kerry Sanders of Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates is the instructor. This class is held on the Town Green but in the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Children’s Story Time 10:00 a.m. – Story time is geared to children between the ages of three and seven and is sponsored by the Town’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. This event is held at the Town’s Amphitheater.
Summer Music Series 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Aquarium – This band plays hits from the 60’s to today with their unique blend of rock, jazz and pop.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Author Discussion Series 10:00 a.m. – Diving Doggies; A Celebration of Play Underwater by Brooke Mayo. Animal lovers and art aficionados alike will enjoy this hardcover book filled to the brim with spectacular photography by the renowned Brooke Mayo of Brooke Mayo photography.
For the most up-to-date information on Duck’s events schedule, please call our events hotline at (252) 255-1286, click townofduck.com, visit “Town of Duck” on Facebook, or sign up for Twitter updates at “Duck PR”.
Town Council Meeting-Wednesday, July 21 at 1:00 p.m.
July 16th, 2010The Duck Town Council will meet on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1:00 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. For the agenda with attachments, visit the Town Council page.
Planning Board Meeting-Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.
July 14th, 2010The Town of Duck Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town of Duck Administrative offices for their regularly monthly meeting. To view the agenda, click here. To view the agenda with attachments, please click here to visit the Planning Board page.
Town of Duck 6th Annual Independence Day Parade a Success
July 9th, 2010The Town of Duck’s 6th annual Independence Day Parade successfully drew over 7,000 spectators and promoted the holiday spirit throughout the area, with an exciting and diverse array of participants and a fun-filled after-event with music and refreshments at the Duck Town Park.
Approximately 800 people participated in the Town’s best parade yet; from patriotic floats to themed costumes, vintage cars, dogs, bicyclists, fire trucks, and more, there was something exciting for the whole family.
The Parade Entry Award Winners for 2010 were:
• Best Subdivision: Ship’s Watch Associates, Inc.
• Best Local Business: Aura Beauty Bazaar
• Spirit Award: The Bodacious Beach Babes
• Mayor’s Award: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Duck Research Pier
Duck’s 6th Annual Independence Day Parade was held on Monday, July 5 at 9:00 a.m., with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park which featured music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way onto Christopher Drive.
Be sure to mark your calendars now for the 2011 parade, scheduled for Monday, July 4, 2011 at 9:00 a.m!
For more information on the Town of Duck and its events, visit townofduck.com; call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286; follow us on Facebook at “Town of Duck”; or sign up for Twitter updates at “DuckPR.”
Duck Fire Department to offer Free Safety Seat Checks
July 7th, 2010The Town of Duck Fire Department will be hosting a free child safety seat check on Thursday, July 22, 2010, immediately following Children’s Story Time at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road. Safety seat checks will also be available from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 1259 Duck Road.
The seat checks will take about 15 minutes each and include checking car seats against the recall list, proper seat installation, and education about how the seats protect children. Please be sure to bring seats in the vehicles in which the children will travel.
In the case of inclement weather or site unavailability, the safety seat checks may be cancelled or rescheduled. Any changes will be posted at the Town Park, on the Town’s Web site, and on our events hotline.
For the most up-to-date information on Duck’s events schedule, visit townofduck.com; call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286; follow us on Facebook at “Town of Duck”; or sign up for Twitter updates at “DuckPR.”
Town of Duck events schedule for the week of July 12, 2010
July 7th, 2010The Town of Duck’s 2010 Summer Events series is in full swing! This year’s schedule offers evening concerts; exercise classes on the Town Green; morning musical theater; children’s story time; author discussion series; and a newly-added family magic show. All of the events are free and will take place at the Duck Town Park located at 1200 Duck Road.
The schedule of events for the week of July 12 (subject to change):
Monday, July 12, 2010
Basic Yoga/Deep Stretch 7:30 a.m. – Basic Yoga is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a Pilates/Yoga mat or a beach towel and water. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tai Chi 7:30 a.m. – Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a towel and water. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Family Magic Show 10:00 a.m. – Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic, comedy, and audience participation the entire family will love – live on stage by OBXtreme Magic. Although this event is free, tickets will be required for entry as seating in the amphitheater is limited. Visit Kellogg’s and The Cottage Shop, 1201 Duck Road, the Saturday before the show for tickets.
Summer Music Series 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Connected – This jazz quintet group is back on the Duck Town stage after two appearances at the Duck Jazz Festival. They provide sounds ranging from New Orleans to contemporary jazz melodies.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Morning Theater & Music Series 10:00 a.m. – The Queen’s Fairy Quest Preview Show – The cast from the Lost Colony Musical Theater presents a preview of the enchanting story, The Queen’s Fairy Quest.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
“Fit and Flexible,” Beginning Pilates 7:30 a.m.- This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/Yoga mat or a beach towel and water. Kerry Sanders of Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates is the instructor. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.
Children’s Story Time 10:00 a.m. – Story time is geared to children between the ages of three and seven and is sponsored by the Town’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store.
Summer Music Series 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – The Crowd- The Crowd combines raw vocal and instrumental talent to perform pop, rock, R&B, and country selections.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Author Discussion Series 10:00 a.m. – The series is coordinated by the Town in conjunction with Duck’s Cottage Book Store. Travis Morris will be overview his book: “Tales from a Currituck Native”.
Please remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair for events being held on the Town Green. Beach umbrellas or tents are NOT permitted within the Town Park. All events will be held outside. In the case of inclement weather or site unavailability, an activity may be cancelled or rescheduled. Any changes will be posted at the Town Park, on the Town’s Web site, and on the events hotline. Additional events may also be added.
For the most up-to-date information on Duck’s events schedule, visit townofduck.com; call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286; follow us on Facebook at “Town of Duck”; or
sign up for Twitter updates at “DuckPR.”
Join us for our new Family Magic Show
July 2nd, 2010Please join us for a new Family Magic Show underwritten by Kellogg’s, The Cottage Shop, and The Town of Duck. The shows will be on Tuesdays in July at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Amphitheater. Although the event is free, tickets will be required for the show and can be picked up at Kellogg Supply and The Cottage Shop (1201 Duck Road) beginning the weekend before the show!
Don’t forget about the Town of Duck 4th of July Parade!
July 2nd, 2010Please plan to attend the Town’s Independence Day Parade scheduled for Monday, July 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. The parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane, follows Ocean Way northbound, and then loops back down Christopher Drive. Arrive early to get the best spots on the parade route. Remember, no part of the parade is on Duck Road (SR12) and it is on Monday, July 5th!
