Apr 25 Thursday
Celebrate National Poetry Month at your Craven-Pamlico Regional Libraries throughout the month of April. Initially started by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, it “reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters.” Join your friends at the Craven-Pamlico Regional Libraries in April and take your turn in writing an original poem that includes five random words provided by the library. For more information, visit the library’s website at MyCPRL.org/poetry or visit your local Craven-Pamlico Regional Library
Following World War II, the Congress of Industrial Workers embarked on a campaign to unionize the South. As a part of that campaign, the International Fishermen and Allied Workers of America, a small Seattle-based labor union, attempted to unionize North Carolina’s commercial fishing industry. The union found short-term success with North Carolina’s fishermen before ultimately failing. The talk chronicles the union’s activities in North Carolina while attempting to explain its failure. The program is part of our Maritime Heritage Series, informal lectures held in the museum auditorium and focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history, coastal environment, and culture. Admission is free, and registration is not required.
An annual staple in Carteret County in the small quaint town of Beaufort, the 18th Annual Beaufort Wine and Food Festival returns. A four-day series of events at various locations including wine dinners with top-notch chefs and award-winning wines, a fashion show, brunch, and a large wine and food tasting. Check out our site for details and to purchase tickets.
The Gig in the Park is a spring concert series in Wilson, NC. Every other Thursday from April 11 - June 6. Join us at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park from 6 PM – 9 PM.This spring concert series is free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks along with beer and wine for purchase. Please no outside beverages or coolers.
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.
Interested in learning how to grow roots in water? Visit the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. to learn how in this free workshop! Participants will get the chance to paint their own flower pots and cut clippings from a Philodendron plant to grow.
Seating will be limited. Call 252.527.7066 ext. 134 to register for a seat.
Apr 26 Friday
The Coastal Carolina Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is recruiting new members during its Spring Membership Drive from April 1 to May 31, 2024.
Coast Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit military, veterans organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who want to “continue to serve” and give back to their community. While we support MOAA’s national goals, our chapter’s focus is serving the needs of military members, veterans and their families in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Green, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico, and Pitt counties.Membership is open to those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and their surviving spouses.
Our chapter offers college scholarships for military dependents and supports a wide range of veteran related community activities such as Toy for Tots, the North Carolina Veterans Home in Kinston, local high school JROTC and ECU’s ROTC programs, and Wreathes Across America (WWA).
To learn more about our chapter please visit www.CCMOAA.org or email CCMOAA@outlook.com attention Mike Kennedy.
Our members make a difference!We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!
The City of Greenville is seeking artwork submissions to honor the their 250th Anniversary. Artwork should be based on the theme: "What you enjoy most about Greenville." There will be monetary rewards for winners in multiple age groups. The City of Greenville will reserve the right to reproduce the art for public display and the art will be part of an exhibit in the fall at City Hall.
Artwork submissions on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. Participants will upload the artwork digitally or deliver it to City Hall (200 W 5th Street). Submissions are eligible from the entire community for ages 18-under.
Entry Deadline: May 10, 2024