The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center is making this year’s Fourth of July shrimp fry set for Saturday “A Time to Honor our Community Leaders From Carteret County to western NC.”
The nonprofit holds the dinner annually to honor active military, veterans, frontline workers, teachers, school staff, health care professionals, power company line workers and all those who make the community safer and healthier with a complimentary plate, which can be reserved on the website.
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This year, organizers have invited the Crystal Coast Water Rescue Team who responded to Black Mountain after Hurricane Helene hit in late September 2024, and Black Member Mountain Fire Department.
“We will be honoring the Crystal Coast Water Rescue Team that courageously traveled to Black Mountain during the Helene response last fall. Part of this recognition is to welcome members of the Black Mountain Fire Department who called on Carteret County for help,” organizers said, adding that the team would be there “to enjoy a much-needed rest from their continuing struggle/recovery and to host them at our event on July 5.”
Throughout the evening, attendees will have be able to enjoy “mountain music” in honor of Black Mountain with area bluegrass bands, Mac McRoy and The South Point Band and the Asher Brinson Band.
Preordered plates will be served from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 1785 Island Road on Harkers Island. Others can preorder theirs for $20 online, at 806 Arendell St., Morehead City, the heritage center on Harkers Island, or by phone at 252-728-1500. Organizers “strongly encourage” getting tickets ahead of time.
