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National Parks Programs. The National Park Service Outer Banks Group has announced the summer program schedules running until Labor Day. Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Cape Hatteras National Seashore have programs and hands-on activities for everyone, from climbing a lighthouse to learning about flight. 473-2111.

Art Exhibit. Photographers Michael Halminski, Eve Turek and Ray Matthews will exhibit their work highlighting the weather and the sky through Aug. 30. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Free. 475-1500.

Photo Exhibit. "Bruce Roberts Photojournalist: 50 Years of Capturing Change" is on exhibit at the Outer Banks History Center Gallery on Roanoke Island. Roberts has won numerous awards, and his photos have appeared in more than 50 books. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The History Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Free. 473-2655.

Art Exhibit. The Dare County Arts Council features two exhibits. "The Man Show: Men Behind the Lens" includes the photography of Chris Bickford, Bill Lease and Jeff Linn. "The Beach and Beyond" exhibits original works in ink and colored pencil by Stephanie Kiker. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday through August 31. Free. 473-5558.

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Soundside Trail Hike at 4 p.m.; Sunset on the Ridge at 7:45 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Gyotaku at 10 a.m., $16; Snack with the Sharks at 1 p.m., $15; Register in advance. 473-3494.

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla. Kayaking at 9:15 a.m.; Fish Scales & Crabby Tales at 11 a.m.; Fishing the Sound at 3 p.m. Register in advance. Free. 453-0221.

Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary. Bird Trek at 8 a.m., $10. Register in advance. 453-0603.

Bird Walks. Look for the 365 bird species at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. 8 a.m. Pea Island Visitors Center. Free. 987-2394.

Education Program. Join a staff member from The Nature Conservancy and learn about plants, animals and mineral items found in Nags Head Woods. 10 a.m. at Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve, 701 W. Ocean Acres Drive in Kill Devil Hills. Free. 441-2525.

Birding for Kids. Visit a bird garden and see the largest birdhouse on Hatteras Island. Free with paid site admission. 2 p.m. at Frisco Native American Museum. 995-4440.

What Happened to the Lost Colony? Learn the basic facts about the Lost Colony and the mystery will be solved. 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site. Free with paid site admission. 987-1552.

Beginning Archaeology. Discover the history of Native Americans using artifacts and learn about the original inhabitants of Hatteras Island. Free with paid site admission. 3 p.m. at Frisco Native American Museum. 995-4440.

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Events at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Discovery Table at 2 p.m.; Sunset on the Ridge at 7:45 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

Events at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla. Fish Sticks at 9:30 a.m.; Smallmouth Bass class at 11 a.m.; Bird Brains at 3 p.m. Register in advance. Free.
453-0221.

MONDAY, Aug. 30

Events at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Video: "Shell" at 4 p.m.; Sunset on the Ridge at 7:45 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

Event at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Snack with the Sharks at 1 p.m., $15. Register in advance. 473-3494.

Events at Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla. Dragon Hunters at 9:30 a.m.; Fish Stories at 11 a.m.; Maritime Forest at 3 p.m. Register in advance. Free. 453-0221.

Exercise Class. Join a yoga instructor at 7:30 a.m. for a relaxing stretch on the Duck Town Green at 1200 Duck Road. Free. 255-1286.

Behind the Scenes of "Nights in Rodanthe." Linda Molloy tells her story about the filming of "Nights in Rodanthe." 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site. Free with paid site admission. 987-1552.

TUESDAY, Aug. 31

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. The Civil War on Hatteras Island at 2 p.m. Free. 986-2995.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Soundside Trail Hike at 9 a.m.; Hanging in the Wind at 11 a.m.; Discovery Table at 2 p.m.; Video: "Ocean" at 4 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

Events at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Aqua Tales for Tots: Ocean Invertebrates at 11 a.m., $6; Pier Fishing at 1 p.m., $16. Register in advance. 473-3494.

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla. Fishing the Sound at 8 a.m.; Fish Sticks at 9:30 a.m.; Bass Class for Largemouths at 11 a.m.; Crabbing at 3:30 p.m. Register in advance. Free. 453-0221.

Exercise Class. Practice tai chi with an instructor at 7:30 a.m. on the Duck Town Green at 1200 Duck Road. Free. 255-1286.

Paint a Horse. All ages can paint their own colonial Spanish mustang from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corolla Wild Horse Museum in the old schoolhouse in Corolla Village. Participants can choose large wooden horses attached to trees for a $6 donation or pay $4 for an ornament-sized horse to take home. A 3-foot horse is also available for $35, and you can take it with you. 453-8002.

America’s Forgotten Heroes. Learn all about the U.S. Life-Saving Service’s adventures and rescues. 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site. 987-1552.

Bingo. Doors open at 6 p.m., first game is at 7 p.m. First Flight Lions Club, 2706 S. Croatan Hwy., Kill Devil Hills. 480-0388.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Children’s Quilt Squares at 11 a.m.; Civil War Mini-Talks at 2 and 3 p.m. Free. 986-2995.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Dune Hike at 9 a.m.; Seine the Sound at 10 a.m.; Crabby Clinic at 11 a.m.; History of Jockey’s Ridge at 2 p.m.; Video: "Shell" at 4 p.m.; Sunset on the Ridge at 7:45 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Breakfast with the Rays at 8:30 a.m., $15; Snack with the Sharks at 1 p.m., $15; Happy Otter Hour at 3:30 p.m., $15. Register in advance. 473-3494.

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla. Kayaking at 9:15 a.m.; Bass Class for Smallmouths at 11 a.m.; Sound Discoveries at 3 p.m. Register in advance. Free. 453-0221.

Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary. Eco-Trek at 9 a.m., $10; Nocturna-Trek at 7:30 p.m., $10. Register in advance. 453-0603.

Bird Walks. Look for some of the 365 bird species at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. 8 a.m. Pea Island Visitors Center. Free. 987-2394.

Art Show. More than 60 artists will showcase their talents at Arts in the Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Music, food, an art auction, children’s activities and more. Free admission; a $5 parking donation is requested. The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. 453-9040.

Pet a Horse. Pet a gentle mustang between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Corolla Wild Horse Museum in the old schoolhouse in Corolla Village. Free. 453-8002.

"Taffy of Torpedo Junction." Taffy, the 12-year-old character of this book, was based on local resident Carol Dillon, and she discusses the fictional book with the audience. 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site. Free with paid site admission. 987-1552.

Bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., first game at 6:30 p.m. Colington Volunteer Fire Department, 108 School House Road, Kill Devil Hills. 441-6234.

Bingo. Doors open at 6 p.m., first game at 7 p.m. Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, 47231 Light Plant Road, Buxton. 995-4253.

Wolf Howling. Spend an evening howling with the red wolves. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail (Milltail Road) parking lot. $7. Advance registration required. 796-5600.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 2

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Children’s Nautical Crafts at 10:30 a.m.; Canvasback Decoys at noon. Free. 986-2995.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Hanging in the Wind at 11 a.m.; Discovery Table at 2 p.m.; Video: "Seashore" at 4 p.m.; Sunset on the Ridge at 7:45 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Breakfast with the Rays at 8:30 a.m., $15; Behind the Scenes at 11:30 a.m., $14; Catch a Crab at 1 p.m., $16; Nocturnal Beach Walk at 6:30 p.m., $15. Register in advance. 473-3494.

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla. Tracks & Traces at 8 a.m.; Sound Sampler at 9:30 a.m.; Bass Class for Largemouths at 11 a.m.; Fish Sticks at 3:30 p.m. Register in advance. Free. 453-0221.

Exercise Class. Try a Pilates class at 7:30 a.m. on the Duck Town Green at 1200 Duck Road. Free. 255-1286.

Bird Walks. Look for some of the 365 bird species at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. 8 a.m. Pea Island Visitors Center. Free. 987-2394.

Art Show. More than 60 artists will showcase their talents at Arts in the Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music, food, an art auction, children’s activities and more. Free admission; a $5 parking donation is requested. The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. 453-9040.

Paint a Horse. All ages will enjoy painting their own mustang from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corolla Wild Horse Museum in the old schoolhouse in Corolla Village. Participants can choose large wooden horses attached to trees for a $6 donation or pay $4 for a small ornament-sized horse to take home. A 3-foot horse is also available for $35, and you can take it with you. 453-8002.

Beach Apparatus Drill. See the re-enactment of the historic Breeches Buoy rescue. 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site. Free with paid site admission. 987-1552.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 3

Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Soundside Trail Hike at 4 p.m.; Sunset on the Ridge at 7:45 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Gyotaku at 10 a.m., $16; Snack with the Sharks at 1 p.m., $15; Register in advance. 473-3494.

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla. Kayaking at 9:15 a.m.; Fish Scales & Crabby Tales at 11 a.m.; Fishing the Sound at 3 p.m. Register in advance. Free. 453-0221.

Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary. Bird Trek at 8 a.m., $10. Register in advance. 453-0603.

Bird Walks. Look for the 365 bird species at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. 8 a.m. Pea Island Visitors Center. Free. 987-2394.

What Happened to the Lost Colony? Learn the basic facts about the Lost Colony and the mystery will be solved. 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site. Free with paid site admission. 987-1552.