Town of Duck News: July 29, 2012

Town Council to Meet on Monday, July 30, 2012 and Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012 - The Duck Town Council will meet on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the Duck Meeting Hall, 1200 Duck Road.  This is a reconvened meeting from the July 5, 2012 Regular Meeting specifically to appoint a Town Council member to fill the current Council vacancy.  For the agenda, click here.  The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - The Duck Town Council will hold its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Duck Meeting Hall, 1200 Duck Road.  For the agenda, click here.  For the agenda with related attachments, visit the Town Council page of our website.  The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Beach Erosion Phase I Study Results to be Presented on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Duck Meeting Hall, 1200 Duck Road, Coastal Planning and Engineering (CP&E), the consulting firm hired by the Town to study the issue of beach erosion, will present the results of the first phase of its study to the Duck Town Council.  CP&E was hired by the Town last winter and was tasked with examining beach erosion within the Town of Duck.  Specifically, CP&E is conducting a two-phase study, with the first phase consisting of data gathering, analysis, and modelling to predict future impacts of erosion on the Town; and the second phase consisting of the development of alternatives to deal with the erosion, including a do-nothing approach.  The presentation on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 will focus on the first phase:  data gathering, analysis, and modelling.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend this presentation.

Town of Duck Ten Year Vision and Goals Survey

The Town of Duck, North Carolina is now ten years old. In its first ten years, the Town has achieved many things, including the establishment of its government, creating the Duck Town Park and the Duck Soundside Boardwalk, designing and building Town Hall, and other less visible accomplishments, such as progressive and proactive planning and zoning. The Duck Town Council is preparing to begin work on a ten year vision and goals for the Town in September 2012. It is anticipated that the ten year vision and goals will be completed by the end of the year, with the final product helping to guide the Council on important future issues, such as upcoming revaluation of real property. As a part of this effort, the Council is soliciting stakeholder input to help inform the process. The input from this survey will be received and reviewed to determine whether there are patterns of input that suggest specific directions for the Town.  For the survey, click here. Please complete the survey by Monday, August 27, 2012. We would very much like to hear from you!

Events for the Week of July 30, 2012 (Subject to Change)

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -"Puppet Show & Puppet Band" Interactive Theater at 10:00 a.m. and Toy Time at 9:15 a.m. - Sponsored by Dockside 'n Duck Seafood Market. Tuesday mornings will feature a variety of family-oriented shows. Toy Time beings at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays on the Town Green. Kitty Hawk Kites will be providing toys and games for children and families to enjoy before and after shows. "Puppet Show & Puppet Band" starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Duck Amphitheater with gates set to open at 9:30 a.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - Singer/Songwriter Series at  6:00 p.m. - Watson and Calhoun in the Duck Amphitheater.  Watson and Calhoun is an acoustic duo that has been performing on the Outer Banks for years. They play pop and rock from the 70s' to today, as well as a few original tunes.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 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 Supply Co. and The Cottage Shop, 1201 Duck Road, the Monday before the show for tickets. Tickets for this show go very quickly so be sure to get them early!


Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 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 Duck's Cottage and Island Book Store. Children attending must be accompanied by an adult! Story Time is in the Duck Amphitheater.


Thursday, August 2, 2012 - Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. - The Kirsten Thien Band- Coming off her 2011 Duck Jazz Festival performance, Kirsten Thien plays a variety of music from blues to rock n' soul. Thien's stellar touring band has been together for five years and promise a romping, stomping good time. This show is on the Duck Town Green.


Please remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair for events being held on the Town Green. (These are not needed for Amphitheater events, as seating is available at this venue.) 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 website, and on our events hotline at (252) 255-1286. For more information on Duck's Event Schedule, visit the Events page of our website.