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Morning Kitty Hawk! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new grants will bring services and support right into Kitty Hawk?
  • How Kitty Hawk’s dunes made today’s history list
  • Revisit the exact day Kitty Hawk helped launch modern aviation

Also on today's calendar: Membership Meeting and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 59 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: A morning shower or two, temps: high: 63, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 48 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community Foundation's Impact Grants award more than $124,000 to local nonprofits (outerbanksvoice.com) — Kitty Hawk residents are among those directly served by more than $124,000 in new Impact Grants, including support from the Kitty Hawk Rotary Club and free mobile dental care reaching communities from Ocracoke to Avon to Kitty Hawk. Local nonprofits also received funding for holiday gifts, food support during school breaks, housing assistance, autism inclusion programs, and cultural and preservation projects across the Outer Banks.
   

2. Today in History: December 17 (tigerdroppings.com) — Kitty Hawk gets a proud nod in this historical roundup, marking the Wright brothers’ first powered flight there in 1903. The piece is mainly a “today in history” list, touching on global events from medieval wars to modern politics, plus a lighthearted joke to close.
   

3. Today in History: December 17, the Wright Brothers' first flight (therogersvillereview.com) — For Kitty Hawk residents, this date marks the town’s world-changing moment: the Wright brothers’ first powered flights on the nearby dunes in 1903. A broader “today in history” list then walks through major national milestones, from the first NFL championship game to the Clean Air Act and renewed U.S.–Cuba relations.
   

4. Forged in innovation: The Wright Brothers' legacy and the rise of the Flying Tigers (af.mil) — Kitty Hawk’s windswept dunes open this deep dive into how the Wright brothers’ 1903 flight set the stage for modern military aviation. The article traces that legacy through Claire Chennault, the famed Flying Tigers of World War II, and the 23d Wing’s ongoing emphasis on innovation and teamwork in the air.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • It may be chilly outside, but wild animals are built for it.
    Rabbits, squirrels, deer, and even birds have natural adaptations such as thick fur, cozy nests, and food-storing habits that help them survive… (Nextdoor )
  • Home Depot posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Kitty Hawk. Apply here.
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