Chisholm Hall

BE SOMEONE'S HERO — GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! 🩸❤️ Our upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive is an opportunity for our community to come together and do something truly meaningful — HELP SAVE LIVES! Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Your donation could be the reason someone gets another birthday, another holiday, or another precious moment with the people they love. ❤️ 👉 Sign up today: <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=OTBA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=OTBA</a> ❤️ It takes a little of your time to give someone else more of theirs. Let's come together, Portsmouth, and make every appointment count! 🩸❤️ See less

Local Event: Blood Drive

Portsmouth city

Portsmouth

Virginia

Blood Drive

BE SOMEONE'S HERO — GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! 🩸❤️ Our upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive is an opportunity for our community...

Hill House Museum Garden

Support Portsmouth Public Art is holding its annual "Gently Viewed" Art &amp; Yard Sale on Saturday, November 14 from 9 am - 2 pm. Join the community at the Hill House Museum Garden to discover your next treasure and be a pART of ART!

Local Event: Gently Viewed Art and Yard Sale

Gently Viewed Art and Yard Sale

Support Portsmouth Public Art is holding its annual "Gently Viewed" Art & Yard Sale on Saturday, November 14 from 9 am - 2 pm....

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Isle of Wight

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Ocracoke’s Mexican community in partnership with Ocracoke Alive invites everyone to a special celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cherished tradition honoring loved ones who have passed, including pets. For more information visit <a href="https://www.ocracokealive.org/heritage-festival.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgRicmlkETFYek93V0lJblJPdElOMlhTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeBjy82El0s_VPgxRcEyAVyMHuvDkIqzavwlPVk4LNpLvoJXWBUfPPOVLlg1Y_aem_ghjyIxhVjCy768tZEnuFPw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ocracokealive.org/heritage-festival.html</a>SCHEDULE9 AM – Soccer Tournament (7v7), plus games, food &amp; fun (Ocracoke Community Ball Field, 148 Maurice Ballance Rd)2–4 PM – Add to the ofrenda (altar) (Ocracoke Commons Visitor &amp; Cultural Center, corner of Lighthouse Rd &amp; Hwy 12)5:30 PM – Día de Muertos Welcome &amp; Catrinas/Catrines Competition, followed by a Community Potluck (Ocracoke Commons Visitor &amp; Cultural Center)8 PM – Community DanceOcracoke Community Center, 999 Irvin Garrish HwyTHE OFRENDA ~ A community altar will be decorated with marigolds to guide the spirits, candles to light their way, and photos and meaningful objects. You’re invited to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed, or a favorite food or personal item that represents them.POTLUCK Please bring a dish to share!CATRINAS/CATRINES COMPETITION ~ La Catrina, the elegant skeleton created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada over 100 years ago, reminds us that death comes to everyone, rich or poor. Today she’s a beloved symbol of Mexican culture. Paint your face, dress in your most elegant outfit, and join the contest! Adults: 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $75, Most Popular $200Kids: 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30This contest is for Catrinas and Catrines only, not general Halloween costumes. The second floor of the Island Inn will be open from 3 PM for contestants to get ready. REGISTER in person from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, or online.Everyone is welcome!

Local Event: Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Ocracoke Island, NC!

Hyde County

Ocracoke

North Carolina

Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Ocracoke...

Ocracoke’s Mexican community in partnership with Ocracoke Alive invites everyone to a special celebration of Día de los Muertos...

Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Ocracoke Island, NC!

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Blood Drive

OCT

22

10:00 AM

Chisholm Hall, 424 Washington St, Portsmouth, VA

Gently Viewed Art and Yard Sale

NOV

14

9:00 AM

Hill House Museum Garden, 221 North St, Portsmouth, VA

Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Ocracoke Island, NC!