Community Calendar

The Magnolia Arts Center is seeking entrants for the spoken word event OUTSPOKEN. tickets for the event are $15 and can be found herehttps://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=mac

Open every Saturday, April 11 - November 28th. The Onslow County Farmers Market connects local farmers & ranchers, food producers, and artisans with the community. Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods (including gluten free options), honey and handmade artisan products.

We accept SNAP/EBT and SUNbucks. We participate in NC Farmers Market Nutrition program providing produce to eligible WIC families and seniors.

September is Sickle Cell Awareness month! The Washington -Plymouth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and the American Red Cross will host a Sickle Cell Prayer Walk and blood drive to support those living with this chronic illness. Speakers, information, tshirts, hydration stations and giveaways are available for participants. Come join us for a good cause that can help save lives.

This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.

A chilling theatrical mystery inspired by the dark imagination of Edgar Allan Poe.

A chilling theatrical mystery inspired by the dark imagination of Edgar Allan Poe.

Topic: “Now for Something Completely Different…..”
Learn more about Cypress Group, your fellow members and the variety of ways we can preserve, protect and enjoy our environment. Snacks and refreshments provided from 6:30 to 7:00. Join everyone in a contest to name national parks, with a prize for the winner.

The Cypress Group of the NC Sierra Club is a group of friendly local people who enjoy spending time outdoors, seeking opportunities to learn more about the natural world and helping others understand its wonders. Join us on September 8 at Tapped or for one of our scheduled nature adventures, to be presented then. Non-members welcome.

Come Again is a social respite program where people in early to middle stages of dementia spend time with trusted, trained volunteers in a safe, judgment-free space. We aim to bring joy, friendship, and purpose to everyone while giving care partners a chance to rest. Activities include fellowship, music, art, movement, and service projects, plus a hot lunch. Starting May 1, Come Again meets every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2311 Elizabeth Ave. There is a small fee to attend. Come Again honors our loved ones living with dementia by lifting up their remaining strengths in a supportive, creative and purposeful way. For more information about joining Come Again or volunteering, contact director Lindsay Roberts at lindsayroberts@newbernrespite.org, 919.428.0618 or www.newbernrespite.org.

The Newcomers Club of New Bern and Newcomers of New Bern Alumni Group are hosting an open house on Thursday, September 10, from 5-6 p.m. at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle St., New Bern. If you have moved to the New Bern area within the past few years or have experienced a life-changing event such as retirement, divorce, or the death of a spouse, or are just looking to make meaningful connections with others, plan to attend our open house. This will be an opportunity to meet our board of directors, activity leaders, and current members and learn what our clubs offer. You're also welcome to join us during the first monthly Newcomers meeting of our fiscal year after the open house from 7-8 p.m.

Area musicians come together to play traditional music in an acoustic string jam. This is a fun, friendly easy-going group. New musicians and traditional music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information