Community Calendar

The Coastal Carolina Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is running its Fall Membership Drive from September through December 2025.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals 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, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or Space Force 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 Military Officers Association of America is tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3).
We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!

Now on View at the EMD Gallery!
The Farmville Community Arts Council proudly presents Evolution of a Quilter — an exhibition of textile works by Farmville’s own Amelia Bennett.

From her first hand-sewn doll clothes at age six to the vibrant quilts she creates today, Bennett’s work celebrates color, craft, and creativity. Each piece reflects her belief that “every quilt has its own lessons… every quilt is an opportunity to be creative in some new way.”

>> Exhibit Dates: Oct 26 – Dec 21
>> Opening Reception: Nov 21, 6–8 PM (Artist Talk at 6:30)
>> Closing Reception: Dec 13, 6–8 PM
>> Quilting Demos with the Artist:
— Nov 11, 10:30–11:30 AM (Tips & Tricks)
— Nov 29, 2:30–3:30 PM (Paper Piecing & Quilt Design)
$5 at the door | RSVP: sofinedesign@mac.com
| 20 seats per demo

Come see the artistry, patience, and love stitched into every thread. Most works are available for sale!

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.

Lenoir Community College staff members will assist the public with job skills, research, resumes, and employability skills.

Call the Information Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 134 for more info.

Literacy Connections invites the community to raise a glass in support of local literacy at Reading Between the Wines, an evening of wine tastings, stories, and shared inspiration on Thursday, October 30. The fundraiser begins at 5:30 pm with a reception in the Terrace Room, featuring fine wines from Healthabit, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and the company of two of NC’s most celebrated authors—Clyde Edgerton and Jason Mott.

Clyde, a novelist, musician, artist, and retired professor of creative writing at UNCW, and Jason, a professor at UNCW whose novel Hell of a Book won the 2021 National Book Award, both share the experience of growing up in Eastern North Carolina. While their writing styles differ greatly, their works are deeply shaped by this shared Southern heritage, reflecting the region’s complexities in unique and personal ways.

Following the reception, guests will stroll to the Paramount Theatre, where Edgerton and Mott will take the stage at 7:30 pm with their signature storytelling—authentic, Southern, and delightfully entertaining.

All proceeds benefit Literacy Connections, a nonprofit that provides free literacy services in Wayne County. In addition to programs that equip adults and families with essential skills, Literacy Connections also manages the youth-run bookstore, Round About Books and the historic Terrace Room event venue. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening and invest in the power of reading to transform lives.

Both author’s books, including Mott’s newest novel, People Like Us (August 2025) will be available for sale at Round About Books and at the event.
VIP tickets are $75, general admission $40. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit literacyconnectionsofwaynecounty.org or call 919.735.1990.

Ailey II—the next generation of dance—is AILEY’s second company.

Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ailey II has advanced Alvin Ailey’s vision by giving early-career dancers the vital experience of transitioning from training as a student to becoming a professional dancer. Ailey II dancers bring their technical mastery and emotional depth to works by the most daring, established, and emerging choreographers. Just as Mr. Ailey envisioned, the company continues to expand the audience for dance through global touring and community-based performances.

Doors open for seating at 6 pm.

Community Connections: Performance and Lecture Series bridges Elizabeth City State University and community. Our mission is to produce cultural experiences which can be enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community at large. Join us for our next event!

Into the Woods is a 1986 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, such as “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, “Rapunzel”, & “Cinderella”, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family, their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them, and encounters with other storybook characters during their journey. The show covers multiple themes: growing up, parents and children, accepting responsibility, morality, and finally, wish fulfillment and its consequences.

October 30 and November 2 @ 7:30, November 1 and 2 @ 2:00
November 6-8 at 7:20, November 8 and 9 @ 2:00
General tickets: $20 Seniors/Students/Military: $15

The Coastal Carolina Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is running its Fall Membership Drive from September through December 2025.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals 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, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or Space Force 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 Military Officers Association of America is tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3).
We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!

Now on View at the EMD Gallery!
The Farmville Community Arts Council proudly presents Evolution of a Quilter — an exhibition of textile works by Farmville’s own Amelia Bennett.

From her first hand-sewn doll clothes at age six to the vibrant quilts she creates today, Bennett’s work celebrates color, craft, and creativity. Each piece reflects her belief that “every quilt has its own lessons… every quilt is an opportunity to be creative in some new way.”

>> Exhibit Dates: Oct 26 – Dec 21
>> Opening Reception: Nov 21, 6–8 PM (Artist Talk at 6:30)
>> Closing Reception: Dec 13, 6–8 PM
>> Quilting Demos with the Artist:
— Nov 11, 10:30–11:30 AM (Tips & Tricks)
— Nov 29, 2:30–3:30 PM (Paper Piecing & Quilt Design)
$5 at the door | RSVP: sofinedesign@mac.com
| 20 seats per demo

Come see the artistry, patience, and love stitched into every thread. Most works are available for sale!

Into the Woods is a 1986 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, such as “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, “Rapunzel”, & “Cinderella”, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family, their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them, and encounters with other storybook characters during their journey. The show covers multiple themes: growing up, parents and children, accepting responsibility, morality, and finally, wish fulfillment and its consequences.

October 30 and November 2 @ 7:30, November 1 and 2 @ 2:00
November 6-8 at 7:20, November 8 and 9 @ 2:00
General tickets: $20 Seniors/Students/Military: $15