Chance to win a beautiful hand-sewn Yo Yo Spread! Drawing to be held during the Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park” on September 1st, 2010.

Meet Genevieve Baden, a southern Maryland resident who loves to make beautiful bed coverings known as “Yo Yo” spreads. This 98” x 72” spread took Genevieve two years to sew. She has donated her masterpiece to the Whalehead Club to raffle as a
fundraiser for the ongoing preservation of the elaborate winter residence in Corolla, NC dating back to the 1920s.
Genevieve was taught to do the Yo Yo pattern by a loving aunt when she was around 12 years old. A running stitch, when applied to a kaleidoscope of colored fabric creates an instant family heirloom in her hands. She remembers being helped to choose her colors, then make a circle, go around, turn it under and anchor it. Now in her mid 80’s Genevieve’s practiced hands can repeat the pattern effortlessly, keeping alive an antique tradition which has almost disappeared since homemakers choose less time consuming tasks in favor of instant gratification purchases.
The beautiful spread is displayed on the front porch of the Whalehead Club. Raffle Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Come to the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park to buy your chances. Or you can purchase tickets by calling 252-453-9040. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park” festival on Wednesday September 1st, 2010.

APRIL 17th - COASTAL ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR - Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm

Location: NC Cooperative Extension Building in Barco. What's in your attic? Find out the estimated value of your antiques from professional appraisers. Shop for collectibles from local dealers. Learn tricks to keeping your treasures beautiful at the educational workshops. Silent auction and refreshments too! Sponsored by the Outer Banks History Center Associates, NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center and the Whalehead Preservation Trust. Admission is free. Appraisal fee: $10 per item or 3 items for $25.

APRIL 7th 2010 - COROLLA PEDAL-FOOT-PADDLE -
Wednesday, 8 am to 1 pm

Join us for a triathlon beginning in Currituck Heritage Park. The "Pedal-Foot-Paddle" starts with a 7-mile scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a 3-mile run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a 2-mile kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound. For the more leisurely-minded enjoy the fun walk, "Light to Land" - climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, then stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club. Contestants may participate individually or as a team. Entry fee includes registration reception on Tuesday evening, and award celebration - including best costume - on race day.

For registration form and race route please go to: http://www.whaleheadclub.com/events.php

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA 2010

APRIL 2nd - EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA - Friday, 1 pm to 3 pm

Join the Easter Bunny and the Currituck Duck for a traditional egg hunt in Currituck Heritage Park. Lots of fun children's activities like Balloon Art; Face Painting; Egg & Spoon Races; Bean Bag Toss; Jellybean Counting Contest; Snacks & Refreshments; Fabulous Prizes! Admission and Parking are free.

Explore the Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghosts of the Whalehead Club on
Saturday, February 6, 2010 beginning at 7:00pm. This guided tour is the most fun you can
have for $14! Maybe you have toured the colorful rooms in the daylight and been curious
about what it would feel like to be in the 21,000 sq. ft residence after dark. Our docents have
accumulated a treasure trove of legend and lore and invite the brave to come out and hear real
ghost stories about previous owners of the Whalehead Club and distinguished visitors to the
northern banks of the Currituck Sound. Come dressed for the weather and carry a flashlight.
Advance reservations are required. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 2.

CURRITUCK HERITAGE PARK WINTER EDUCATIONAL SERIES
COROLLA IN RETROSPECT – Surviving Here
Location: The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla, NC
Date: Tuesday, January 12th 2010. 9:30 am

What was life like in Corolla before television, video games and internet surfing? How did the residents survive here and pass the time on the isolated Currituck Banks? Experience life in the past from a panel of local experts. After the forum learn how to make and repair fishing nets. Refreshments will be served. Donations are welcomed to cover the cost of the refreshments. Please call ahead to reserve your place: 252-453-9040 ext 3.

3rd Annual Holiday Illumination Celebration at Currituck Heritage Park: Saturday, December 12, 2009

Come to the Whalehead Club beginning at 3:00 pm for complimentary tours of the house museum festively decorated as the Knights would have done back in the 1920s. Gather on the North Lawn at 4:30 pm for free hot chocolate and seasonal carols sung by the Currituck County High School Choral Ensemble, while Currituck Heritage Park's giant cedar tree and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse are simultaneously illuminated for the holidays! Treat yourself to an old-fashioned horse and carriage ride through the park with Carolina Carriages, starting at 2:00 pm.