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Next Hospice Doll meeting : September 9th

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Ridge Center

The next Hospice Dolls meeting will be held Wednesday, September 9th from 1-3 PM at the Ridge Center.

We will be working on hearts. All materials provided. But please bring pinking shears if you have them.

All are welcome to join us for a fun afternoon!

Questions: Heidi Root

Cell: 910-880-5801 or Email: heidimarie007@hotmail.com

2026 ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Saturday, November 7, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

at the Ridge Center

Now calling all Ocean Ridge Crafters, Bakers and Artists!

Attention : Crafters, Bakers, and Artists,

It’s time to begin planning for the Ocean Ridge Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. It will be held at the Ridge Center again this year. This is an Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) sponsored event and your $30 vendor fee supports charities within Brunswick County.

Last year we had a wonderful variety of items that showcased the talent at Ocean Ridge. We would love to have fabric art, baked goods, paintings, jewelry, baskets, paper crafts, stained glass, pottery, woodwork and other unique items that are created by Ocean Ridge artists and crafters. No resale or commercial items are allowed.

Space is limited, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible by clicking on the attachment, completing the registration form and including a check for $30 made out to ORCA. Please place your check and form in the box on the porch of Claudia Piccarelli, 74 Abbington Place.

If you have questions, please contact: Sue Tunnacliffe at 609-529-5114 jasa25@aol.com or Kathy Ferrari at 914-424-0643 Kferrari1962@gmail.com

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2026

MATTHEW’S MINISTRY:

WEEKEND FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM

The Old Dominion Dames & Ocean Ridge Charities Association appreciate your support of our annual Weekend Food Backpack Program for Matthew’s Ministry.

We collected 86 backpacks filled with food and $2170 in donations to help Brunswick County school kids get off to a good start!

These backpacks were delivered to Jessie Mae Monroe & Union Elementary Schools.

Thank you to all those who filled a backpack, dropped off a check or offered their porch as a collection point.

Shout out to Carol Wakefield's grandsons for helping us stage all the backpacks in one place.

And a special note of appreciation to all those who donated through ORCA's Memorial Giving Fund in memory of Barbara Ellenberger and in honor of Jim's birthday.

Info on ORCA's Memorial Giving Fund

Did you know?

Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) offers you a year round 'Memorial Giving Fund' option whereby you can donate to one of ORCA's vetted charities in honor of, or in memory of, a beloved family member or friend.

And you can increase the impact by having ORCA match your donation. (Donations from an Ocean Ridge household or a property owner will be matched by ORCA, dollar for dollar, up to $100 per year.)

A memorial gift letter can also be sent to the person you indicate.
So whether you want to remember a loved one who has passed or commemorate the milestone occasion of a friend, simply complete the attached form, choose your preferred charity and mail the form along with your check to:

Ocean Ridge Charities Association
Memorial Giving Fund
P.O. Box 6879
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-0879