November’s Employee Wellness Activities

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, and promote early detection. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The great news: thanks to early detection and better treatments, survival rates keep improving every year!

To show our support, several County employees have submitted amazing, over-the-top decorated pumpkins!

So grab your pumpkin spice latte, take a peek at the creative entries, and vote for your favorite! Together we can “squash” breast cancer—and give it a big, spooky BOO!

View all Breast Cancer Awareness Month submissions…

Denim for a Cause: Blue Jean Fridays Are Back! 

It’s that time of year again — Blue Jean Fridays are returning to spread holiday cheer and support Operation Santa!

From October 10 through December 19, 2025, employees can wear their favorite work-appropriate blue jeans every Friday by donating $2.00 per week.

All funds collected by department heads will go directly to Operation Santa, helping bring Christmas joy to children, families, and individuals in need throughout Currituck County.

Show your holiday spirit, stay comfortable, and remember — keep it professional, neat, and festive!

Walking Wednesdays!

Fall is the perfect time to get moving, and the Currituck Walking Club is excited to welcome everyone back for Walking Wednesdays! Join us each week at 5:15 p.m. in the Extension parking lot for a fun, brisk evening walk under the lights (weather permitting).

No sign-up needed, just bring your sneakers, a smile, and a friend if you’d like. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a great way to stay active, meet other employees, and enjoy the season together!

For more information, contact Stacey Smith at 252-232-6027 or by email.

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Donating Blood Is As Easy As Pie

Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood at one of our upcoming blood drives.

For the best donation experience, it is recommend that  you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.

To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

Give blood November 17 to December 7, 2025 for an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last!

Take a Sneak Peek at Our Upcoming Activities

• Send a Note of Thanks – Join the November Challenge!
  Once again this year, we’re encouraging everyone to send a gratitude note to someone who’s made a difference in your life. It only takes a few minutes, but it can mean the world to the person receiving it.
• Stepping Into The Holidays
  December is full of movement—shopping for gifts, touring Christmas lights, tidying up for guests, and more! This year, the Wellness Committee invites you to turn all that holiday hustle into healthy steps with our December Stepping Challenge. So lace up your walking shoes, track those steps, and let’s see how far we can go together this festive season!
• The Wellness Committee is working to bring the Mammogram Bus back in December! Stay tuned,  watch for more details.
• Health & Wellness Day – May 1, 2026