2025 Health & Wellness Day Registration
Don’t miss out on this year’s Annual Health and Wellness Day event! The Wellness Committee, in partnership with Human Resources, will be on hand to support your health and wellness needs, along with providing valuable information about benefits available to county employees.
This year’s event will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Cooperative Extension Building in Barco, rain or shine. Courtesy of Rebecca Gay, County Manager, all employees are given an extended lunch period of 1.5 hours to attend this event.
This year, we’re changing things up with a boxed lunch from “Pop’s Burger Bus,” offering a variety of delicious options for you to choose from.
We guarantee a gift to the first 150 participants who complete registration. In order to be included in the lunch order, you MUST REGISTER no later than Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Fruit & Vegetable Challenge – Color Your Plate
Spring is here, and so are the fresh, local fruits and veggies at our farm markets!
We’re excited to encourage you to explore new fruits and vegetables while boosting your intake. These nutrient-packed foods are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fiber, so be sure to add them to every meal!
We’re thrilled to kick off a fun, rewarding experience! The first 100 people to register will receive a set of kitchen tools designed to make prepping fruits and veggies easier than ever.
But wait, there’s more! Every week, we’ll share brand-new recipes and tips on our website to keep you inspired in the kitchen. Not only will you discover delicious new ways to eat healthy, but you’ll also earn points for participation! Every point brings you one step closer to winning an Amazon gift card!
How it works:
- Register and we’ll email you the Tracker Log.
- Track your progress each week.
- To qualify for a gift card you must earn 20 points during April!
- At the end of the April, submit your completed challenge to Human Resources to be entered into a drawing for a Amazon Gift Cards.
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 on Monday, Thursday, May 22, 2025, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the:
Currituck County Government Complex
Courtroom C
2801 Caratoke Highway
Currituck North Carolina 27929
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.
Wednesday Walking Group
We will meet at the Extension Parking Lot for a brisk walk around the complex under the lights (weather permitting). All walkers are welcome, no sign up required, just lace up your tennis shoes and come on out!
For more information contact Stacey Smith by email or call 252-232-6027.
Take a Sneak Peek at Our Upcoming Activities
- Summer is almost here! Get ready to dive into fitness with our Annual Water Challenge in May.
- Gear up on Friday, May 2, 2025 for the Wellness Committee’s Annual Health and Wellness day. Look for Health and Wellness registration soon.
