WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5

The Story of Chocolate. Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water St., Elizabeth City. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public.  For more information, call 252-331-4032.

Currituck Senior Center. History for Lunch at Museum of the Albemarle. The Story of Chocolate. Leaving center at 10:45 a.m. Cost is money for lunch at Firehouse Subs. 130 Community Way, Barco.

Dare County Blood Drive. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kitty Hawk. Noon to 6 p.m.

History for Lunch: Harlem Renaissance and Winton Triangle. Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water St., Elizabeth City. 12:15 p.m. Hosted by author and historian Marvin Jones. The public is invited to bring their lunch; beverages are provided. Free and open to the public. Call 252-331-4032 for more information.

BINGO. Baum Senior Center, 300 Mustian St., Kill Devil Hills. 1 to 3 p.m.

Escape a Vape. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Flight High School. In efforts to educate the community and address vaping concerns, Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, Saving Lives Task Force, Breaking Through Task Force and Albemarle Regional Health Services are bringing Luka and Kelly Kinard, who are fighting youth vaping and nicotine addiction. Registration encouraged, not required. Call 252-475-9375 or visit darenc.com/EscapeAVape for more information or to register to attend the event.

State of the Non-Profit Annual Dinner. 6 to 8 p.m. at Duck Woods Country Club. For reservations, call the administrative office: 252-473-3761 or email director@elizabethangardens.org. $27 members/ $32 non-members.

THURSDAY, Feb. 6

Pasquotank Blood Drive. Holy Family Catholic Church, Elizabeth City. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outer Banks Christian Women luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. Roosters Southern Kitchen, 804 S. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills.

Avon Community Dinner. 5 to 6:30 p.m. St. John United Methodist Church, 40336 McMullen Rd., Avon. Free to all. Fun and fellowship. 995-5383.

Escape a Vape. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Manteo High School. In efforts to educate the community and address vaping concerns, Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, Saving Lives Task Force, Breaking Through Task Force and Albemarle Regional Health Services are bringing Luka and Kelly Kinard, who are fighting youth vaping and nicotine addiction. Registration encouraged, not required. Call 252-475-9375 or visit darenc.com/EscapeAVape for more information or to register to attend the event.

Batting the OBX. 6 p.m. at Nags Head Woods Preserve. Learn about bat volunteer opportunities.  701 W. Ocean Acres Dr., Kill Devil Hills.

Hatteras Island Rescue Squad. 7 p.m. Monthly business meeting. Squad station, 48103 NC 12, Buxton. New volunteers welcome.

FRIDAY, Feb. 7

GEM’s Meaningful Days a health aging program. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kitty Hawk Unite Methodist Church. Meaningful Days includes a chair exercise class, live music, a healthy lunch and an age appropriate craft. To learn more, contact Gail Sonnesso at 252-480-3354 or gsonnesso@gmail.com. More information at www.gemdayservices.org.

Powell’s Point Senior Center. Senior Health with Amy Underhill at 11 a.m. (No Bingo)

Currituck Senior Center. Free craft class – Valentine Tote Bag at 12:30 p.m. Must sign up by Feb. 5. 130 Community Way, Barco.

Friday Night Live. 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Sanctuary Vineyards, 6957 Caratoke Hwy., Jarvisburg. Live music and local wine provided, feel free to bring a picnic dinner (no outside alcohol).

Glenn Eure’s “Stations of the Cross” Film Screening. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Dare County Arts Council. Free and open to the public. Also to take place: Janet Pierce’s opening reception for her solo exhibit in DCAC’s vault. Art show reception from 6 to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, Feb. 8

The 4th annual Love on the Run 5k Run/Walk. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sanctuary Vineyards. Over 21, $40 (includes two drink tickets, souvenir glass and winery gift, after party admission). Under 21, $28. Contact racedirector@theobxrunningcompany.com or text 252-489-8239 for more information. 6957 Caratoke Hwy., Jarvisburg.

Annuals from Seed at Elizabethan Gardens. 10 a.m. to noon. This hands-on discussion will cover several easy to grow flowering annuals from seed. Advanced registration required, call 252-473-3234.

ecoEXPLORE Launch Party. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. There will be bird games, activities, prizes and programs. Find out how you can help scientists while earning badges and prizes submitting observations and photographs of wildlife. Contact Ryan Ott for more information: 919-707-0234.

Stumpy Point Oyster Fest. Noon to 5 p.m. Stumpy Point Community Center. Adults, $30, children 12 and under, $15.

Pocosin Arts. Craft Event. 1 to 4 p.m. Free for everyone. Make silver rings. 201 Main St., Columbia.

Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Members Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Potluck supper. 7 p.m. General business meeting. Light Plant Road, Buxton. Guests welcomed.

Cheers to 15 Years, A Black and White Affair, The Hospital Gala. 6:30 p.m. to midnight at Duck Woods Country Club. Proceeds from this event help the Development Council fund leading-edge programs and equipment that allow residents to receive the care they need close to home on the Outer Banks. A limited number of sponsorships and tickets are available. For more information, call 449-5933.

SUNDAY, Feb. 9

OBX Stamp Club. 2:30 p.m. Outer Banks Presbyterian Church, 907 S. Croatan Highway, Milepost 8.5. For more information, call 913-205-5823.

Have a HEART for Dementia. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Outer Banks Brewing Station. Tickets $10, can be purchased at www.gemdayservices.org. Music provided by the RIFF TIDEs.

50 Years of Broadway: from Hair to Hamilton. 7 to 10 p.m. at R/C Kill Devil Hills Movies 10.

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