Sep 23 Saturday
With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to taking virtual Do It Yourself classes, there is so much you can access with a library card. Pursue your passions and dreams through your library’s resources and programs. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, so visit your Craven-Pamlico Regional Library's website to find a location near you.
Craven County Master Gardeners are in full gear for our fall fund-raiser dinner. Ya'll get a group of friends or family together and get ready to have a good time on September 23. As the folks who attended last year know, it will be an evening of fun, learnin' and good food. We have a wonderful guest speaker, Karen Mulcahy, owner of Above the Briery, a native plant nursery. Dinner is catered by New Bern's popular Country Biscuit and will be served by our members. We have door prizes and a dessert auction of favorite desserts donated by local restaurants. Sponsors are helping us keep tickets the same price as last year, $30.00 per person!
Dress casual and we look forward to seeing ya'll there.
BINGO NIGHT TO BENEFIT BATH HIGH SCHOOL PRESERVATION: Bath High School Preservation will host a BINGO NIGHT, Sat. Sept. 23 at Southern Acres of Bath, 3889 NC-92, Bath, N.C. to benefit refurbishing the Bath High School Building. The evening will feature 12 regular Bingo games; two special card games a raffle drawing, cash prizes along with barbecue and other refreshments.
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship of Morehead City is pleased to announce a Social Justice Film Series about various social justice topics, from racial justice to environmental issues to LGBTQ+ rights. Showings will take place in the church’s sanctuary. All films will be free to the public, and there will be ten films in total. Check our website and social media for full list of films.
Sep 24 Sunday
The North Carolina Rural Water Association is seeking individuals 18 and older who are interested in apprenticeships in Water and Wastewater Operations across North Carolina. Apprentices earn a wage while learning about the operations of water and wastewater utilities and study for NC licenses to operate water and wastewater plants. Applications are open and there is no cost to apply.
The New Bern Historical Society will turn 100 years old this year and they plan to spend the year in celebration. From special twists on popular events, to nationally known speakers, to a commemorative exhibit in the North Carolina History Center, 2023 will be filled with excitement.
Everyone is invited to join in the celebration. The capstone is the Historical Society’s extended gift to the community - a 100th Anniversary Exhibit at the North Carolina History Center: “Through the Looking Glass, A Journey with the Storytellers.” The exhibit will fill the Duffy Gallery and will be free and open to the public from April 2023 into January of 2024. After 100 years, the Historical Society has a large collection of images and artifacts of New Bern’s history. Many of these have been hidden for years in our files and storage, and others will be on loan from friends. The generosity of many has made this impressive exhibit possible.
The New Bern-Craven County Public Library offers several Conversational Language Discussion Groups: French, Spanish, German, and Sign Language Practice.Offered during the afternoons and evenings. Please see the website for the current calendar. Register online at: https;//bit.ly/languageregistration
Works of art, crafts, jewelry, trips, and other items will be auctioned OnLine to raise funds for HeartWorks, a 501©(3) nonprofit community service agency. “Our mission is to address the under-served mental and physical health needs of youth and their families in Pamlico County and surrounding areas. Education is the cornerstone of our efforts. Nurturing is our method.”Your participation will benefit over 400 at-risk children who receive counseling and/or attend our free After-School and Summer Programs.Bid early! Bid often!