Community Calendar

For spectacular Spring Flowering Bulbs, select from among 12 varieties- Sale runs from October 1 through November 15. Bulbs can be picked up from 3 different locations November 20 through November 22, or, for an extra charge, can be shipped directly. All proceeds support Craven County Master Gardeners' Association projects.

CARTERET COMMUNITY SUNSHINE BAND RESUMES FALL/WINTER REHEARSALS — The Carteret Community Sunshine Band (CCSB) will begin weekly rehearsals for its 2026 fall/winter season on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m.

Rehearsals will be held in the band room at Newport Middle School. The band will rehearse on Tuesday evenings unitl Monday, Nov. 16, when rehearsals will return to Monday evenings.

The CCSB is a volunteer concert band, and new members are always welcome and encouraged to join. The band is especially seeking trombone, trumpet and clarinet players.

For more information or to inquire about joining, contact Director Ritchel Lawson at Ritchellawson84@gmail.com. Visit the band’s Facebook page or website at ccsunshineband.wixsite.com/website.

This CCSB is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

For spectacular Spring Flowering Bulbs, select from among 12 varieties- Sale runs from October 1 through November 15. Bulbs can be picked up from 3 different locations November 20 through November 22, or, for an extra charge, can be shipped directly. All proceeds support Craven County Master Gardeners' Association projects.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center is excited to announce a new schedule of classes and workshops for youth and adult learners. Classes include pottery, painting, bookmaking, sewing, and jewelry making. Workshops suitable for small children and families include Family Workshops, ArtWalk Workshops, Pop In Pop Art Workshops, and our newest Mini Makers Workshops. Times range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. Check out the full listing at www.emergegallery.com!

The Underground Railroad of New Bern invites you to join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5:30 PM–7:00 PM at St. Peter's AME Zion Church, 617 Queen St, New Bern, NC. We'll share what URRNB has been doing since New Bern's addition to the National Network to Freedom.
Sailing to Freedom, the name of our site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, tells the story of Underground Railroad activity at the port of New Bern from the early eighteenth century until Union occupation in March 1862. With easy access to the Atlantic Ocean, the port was one of North Carolina's three top refuges for freedom seekers, who were aided by sympathetic sailors and watermen. A network of Black watermen drove New Bern's maritime Underground Railroad, while the surrounding tributaries and forests provided concealment and work for those seeking freedom via the waterfront. The National Park Service has recognized the site as a significant contribution to the understanding of the Underground Railroad in American history.
Come hear our research and the stories of freedom seekers who lived in or were headed to New Bern and discover how to be part of this journey with us.
Free and open to all. No RSVP needed, just come!

For spectacular Spring Flowering Bulbs, select from among 12 varieties- Sale runs from October 1 through November 15. Bulbs can be picked up from 3 different locations November 20 through November 22, or, for an extra charge, can be shipped directly. All proceeds support Craven County Master Gardeners' Association projects.

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.

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

What really happened after all the once upon a times? You’ll find out in this fun, fractured fairy tale! A substitute narrator is called in on short notice to present stories from a stack of fairy tale books. But just as each tale begins its ”once upon a time,” the main characters show up to interrupt and correct the newbie narrator’s telling of their story. The chaos continues until it’s up to the characters to explain what really happened after “once upon a time.”

AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING WHAT HAPPENED AFTER ONCE UPON A TIME:

Kids’ Talent Showcase

Enjoy the performances of kid singers, dancers, jugglers, musicians and more!

As Part 2 of this kids’ night, help us celebrate and support area kids ages 6-16 who have come together to perform their talent on stage.

Your $15 ticket buys you admittance to both shows!

What really happened after all the once upon a times? You’ll find out in this fun, fractured fairy tale! A substitute narrator is called in on short notice to present stories from a stack of fairy tale books. But just as each tale begins its ”once upon a time,” the main characters show up to interrupt and correct the newbie narrator’s telling of their story. The chaos continues until it’s up to the characters to explain what really happened after “once upon a time.”

AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING WHAT HAPPENED AFTER ONCE UPON A TIME:

Kids’ Talent Showcase

Enjoy the performances of kid singers, dancers, jugglers, musicians and more!

As Part 2 of this kids’ night, help us celebrate and support area kids ages 6-16 who have come together to perform their talent on stage.

Your $15 ticket buys you admittance to both shows!