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.

The Coastal Carolina Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Fall 2026 membership drive is under way from October through December 2026.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated active duty, retired, or former officers who want to “continue to serve” and give back to their community. 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, Coast Guard, Space Force, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and their surviving spouses.
Our focus is college scholarships for military dependents, Toy for Tots, local JROTC and ROTC units, Wreathes Across America (WWA), and other community veteran support. Our members are the key to our chapter’s success! To learn more about our chapter please visit www.CCMOAA.org or email CCMOAA@outlook.com attention Mike Kennedy.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3).
We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!

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!

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.

The Coastal Carolina Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Fall 2026 membership drive is under way from October through December 2026.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated active duty, retired, or former officers who want to “continue to serve” and give back to their community. 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, Coast Guard, Space Force, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and their surviving spouses.
Our focus is college scholarships for military dependents, Toy for Tots, local JROTC and ROTC units, Wreathes Across America (WWA), and other community veteran support. Our members are the key to our chapter’s success! To learn more about our chapter please visit www.CCMOAA.org or email CCMOAA@outlook.com attention Mike Kennedy.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3).
We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!

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.

Panel conversations, recipes, and ingredients from the Global South

Chefs and food trucks on site

Open to the public

ECU Sponsors:

The David Julian and Virginia Suther Whichard Distinguished Professorship in the Humanities

Department of English

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Visit the Whichard Professorship website for a full list of upcoming events and additional details for this two-day event. https://sites.ecu.edu/whichard-distinguished-professorship/

Our author for Reading Between the Wines 2026 is Denise Kiernan! That's right, New York Times bestselling author of The Girls of Atomic City and The Last Castle.
This event features a wine tasting hosted by Healthabit Natural Food and Wines, paired with heavy hors d'oeuvres, and includes an AUTOGRAPHED COPY of of Denise Kiernan's latest book, Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution.
Support literacy in our community while indulging in a relaxing social evening perfect for book and wine enthusiasts alike.