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!

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.

Navigating in a Paperless Environment Using electronic tools and charts with your cellphone, tablet and chart plotter, and getting the most from these newest techniques and technologies. Learn how to find and remain in safe water, plot a course, follow a track and drop a waypoint.

The fair will celebrate 70 seasons of family fun with exciting midway rides for all ages, Bob Bohm's Family Entertainment, visual comedian Just "JOEY," Flimsy the Clown, bicycle giveaways (8pm Wednesday - Thursday), community exhibits, educational booths, favorite fair food and more.

Highlights: 38th Annual Cheerleading Competition (6:30pm Tuesday), Extreme Shock Pro Wrestling (7pm Wednesday), Lenoir County Schools Talent Showcase (6-8pm Thursday), Lenoir County Sheriff's Dept. Canine Demo (7:30pm Friday), Demolition Derby (5pm Saturday)

Fair admission: $7 Tuesday/Friday; $1 Thursday; $8 Saturday; free for kids 4 & younger

Carload Wednesday: Admission & unlimited rides are $50/vehicle (up to 8 seat-belted occupants).

Dollar Thursday: Admission & rides are $1 each (10-ride min. purchase).

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $25 on site and 2/$25 on Tuesday. (Ride tickets are also available on the midway.) See website for pre-sale admission/unlimited ride combo tickets ($25 each or $75/4 before 5pm Sept. 30).

Fair hours: 5-11pm Tuesday - Friday and 1-11pm Saturday

More information: LenoirCountyFair@gmail.com or www.LenoirCountyFair.org

For Friday - Saturday discounted haunted house tickets, visit www.ExtremeFearScareGrounds.com.

"Outside Heaven: An Afghanistan Experience" by local author Susan McIntyre is this the book we have chosen for our second community read. This book is a memoir that provides a unique look into America’s early months in Afghanistan from the perspective of a woman, a mother, and a humanitarian.

Books will be available at the second floor desk beginning in September. There will be two chances to discuss the book. Discussions will be held at the library on: 10/2 at 6:30pm and 10/4 at 10:30am. Sue McIntyre is visiting the Library on Thursday, 10/16 at 6:30pm.

Questions? Contact Angie at abates@farmvillenc.gov

Gear up to groove to the timeless beats of Motown. Join us as our talented faculty members bring the iconic sounds of Motown to life through original choreography. This dance concert promises to be a spectacular celebration of the music that defined a generation, featuring hits from legends such as The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Feel the rhythm, groove to the beats, and let the soulful melodies transport you back to the golden era of Motown. Our dancers will captivate you with their energy, passion and creativity, making this a performance you won’t want to miss.

Based on a true story, this play reveals the lowest depths of hatred and greatest heights of compassion possible within any community. [PG-13] Contains strong language some may find disturbing, including descriptions of violence, homophobia, and death.

Show Sponsors: Verdigris Pet Hospital & Emergency Care and New Bern Pride

Show Dates: September 26 & 27 at 7:30 PM - September 28 at 2PM - October 3 & 4 at 7:30 PM - October 5 at 2PM

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!

The 39th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival is one of the area’s most popular, drawing in more than 200,000 people to Morehead City. The festival provides residents and visitors alike with great entertainment, family fun, and most importantly, the best seafood you’ve ever tasted. Food lovers have the chance to sample just about every piece of seafood imaginable or learn how to prepare their own with chef cooking demonstrations. The North Carolina Seafood Festival also features amusement rides, music concerts, a road race, pier fishing tournament, and sailing regatta. For food, you’ll find seafood such as calamari, “Down East” clam chowder, and charcoal mullet, as well as carnival classics like funnel cakes and even a wide array of desserts. Live music is offered at three different stages with continuous acts playing, all of which are free to attend. There are carnival rides and arcade games for the kids.

The Ol' Front Porch Music Festival is Folk, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Jazz… all in the walkable village of Oriental, North Carolina. Add in arts, crafts, food & more. It's a weekend that will make you smile. Oct 3 & 4, 2025. And thanks to our supporters, this amazing weekend of music is absolutely free to attend.

The festival runs for two full days, Friday Oct 3, 2024 from 1pm-6:30pm and Saturday Oct 4, 2024 11:00am-6:30pm.