Join the Newcomers Club of New Bern on Thursday, January 8, at 7 p.m. to learn more about the Craven Arts Council & Gallery. The meeting will take place at 311 Middle St. in downtown New Bern. Speakers Jonathan Burger, executive director, and Annika Bowley, gallery manager, will discuss the programs offered by the Arts Council. Anyone who has moved to the New Bern area in the past two years is welcome to attend the meeting to learn more about Newcomers. Members and guests are encouraged to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to have time to mingle. For more information and to join Newcomers, visit https://newbernnewcomers.org.