🌱 How much new sand is coming to Avon’s beach this summer?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much new sand is coming to Avon’s beach this summer?

Also on today's calendar: Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center Advisory Board and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• After optimistic outlook on FEMA funding, Dare Board approves bigger Buxton nourishment project (outerbanksvoice.com) — Avon’s long-awaited beach nourishment is set to start by the end of this month, with Dare County now optimistic about major FEMA funding that also expands Buxton’s project. County leaders detailed millions in spending for Avon, Buxton, and Nags Head, aiming to bolster oceanfront protection and stabilize beaches ahead of the summer season.
   

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📸 Around Avon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Avon

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 13

• Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Bingo Schedule →
  Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, 47231 Lightplant Rd, Buxton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday May 18

• Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center Advisory Board →
  Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23646 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Salty Dawg Lecture Series →
  Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras
  11:00 am

Wednesday May 27

• Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Bingo Schedule →
  Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, 47231 Lightplant Rd, Buxton
  6:00 pm

Monday June 1

• Maritime Crafts for Kids →
  Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras
  10:30 am

Monday June 8

• Waterways Commission Meeting →
  Fessenden Center Annex, 47013 Buxton Back Rd, Buxton
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 19

• WARRIOR Revolution →
  Fessenden Center Annex, 47013 Buxton Back Rd, Buxton
  1:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• NCBBA Annual Meeting and BBQ →
  Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23646 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe
  2:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Totally Turtles Children’s Program →
  Hatteras Island Visitor Center, 46375 Lighthouse Rd, Buxton
  12:00 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Camp Hatteras Resort, Tri Villages Market →
  24798 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe
  1:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Make and Take Crafts: Sailor’s Valentines →
  Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Avon. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hatteras

• 8 Top North Carolina Low Country Boil Restaurants For Georgia Travelers (takingthekids.com)
• Sightfishing for cobia out of Wanchese with RipTide Charters (carolinasportsman.com)
• Graveyard of the Atlantic unveils 'Raid on Ocracoke Inlet' (coastalreview.org)

Ocracoke

• Ocracoke events May 11 to 17 (ocracokeobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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