Today’s meeting was informal, spirited, and focused on updating our activities to date. It’s been a busy month.
Hotel Meet and Greet
Hotel Alice is hosting a meet and greet on August 13, 2023 for all of PKS.
Announcements were posted around the area thanks largely to John and Jean Macheca and our FB page.
Specialty drinks will be offered as well as charcuterie boards and snacks. Two bartenders will be on hand to serve the crowd. We sincerely appreciate the outreach the Hotel is making to our community.
Hotel Alice Local’s Discount
Hotel Alice is offering a 15% discount on rooms if callers mention “PKS” when they call. The Hotel is one of the best choices for our friends and relatives when they visit here.
Food Trucks in PKS
Hotel Alice also hosts food trucks for a variety of eating out options. We post the planned visits on our FB page. An accompanying margarita is often recommended and prepared at a discount price at the Hoffman Bar.
Spoondrift Market Extends Hours
Spoondrift Market’s popularity has grown quickly and hours now extend to Saturday. Their special wine tasting evenings have gained a following.
Connecting Spots
John Macheca continues to lead our group’s efforts to establish nearby connecting spots for PKS. The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores will be approached and the Trinity Center will be scouted out as possible locations.
Join the PKS Town Mailing List
Leslie Yarbrough, our Public Safety Admin, is now compiling and emailing weekly listings of Upcoming Happenings in Pine Knoll Shores.
If you are not on her email list, you can sign up on the town’s website or directly with her by calling 252-247-2268 ext. 10 or emailing [email protected]. Stay in the know! We post these listings on our Facebook page.
Service Provider and Medical Personnel Lists Now Available
Paper copies of our lists of Service Providers and Medical Personnel are available in the lobby of Town Hall.
At the meeting, four members were given folders with forms to be passed to neighbors for their input to these lists.
It’s a great way to meet your neighbor and involve them in a service that will also benefit them when they have a home maintenance or medical need.
The list will be updated and expanded over time. The format is being revised so that it will easily be read on our website whether you view it on your computer or on your phone.
PKS Transportation
Karen Murphy heads our Transportation initiative.
We are currently recruiting for volunteers willing to take residents to local doctor’s appointments, pick up prescriptions, and help with grocery errands. These trips may include medical appointments in New Bern.
If volunteers are not available, there are low-cost options that we can recommend.
Carteret County Concierge
The group was made aware of a new business serving our county: Carteret County Concierge.
In addition to providing additional transportation options, this group offers a variety of services including help with personal storm preparation, property services, gift/party planning, home/pet monitoring, vacation planning, and senior companionship.
Each service is designed and priced to meet individual needs. Call Cindy Blizzard at 252-342-4392 for schedules and quotes. This notice also appears on our Facebook page.
Hospice Community Forum
Mike Dilauro has scheduled our next community forum for Thursday, August 28, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Town Hall.
Kay Coole, interim director of the Crystal Coast Hospice House, will update us on the services and care Hospice provides. She will also discuss volunteer opportunities.
You can watch the entire presentation below:
COA Website Updates
Lastly, website 2.0 was launched this month.
The website has a new design and organization as well as additional content.
It is now linked with our FB group page, and provides opportunities to send us suggestions and ask questions.
Features will continue to be enhanced for ease of navigation and communication. It is also the subject of next month’s Shoreline article.
Members were encouraged to continue to spread the word that these tools are available.