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.

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!

HELP SUPPORT
MAGNOLIA ARTS CENTER
DURING OUR END-OF-YEAR DONATION DRIVE!!!

Magnolia Arts Center would appreciate your help in ensuring a successful 2027 season. Please consider an end-of-year donation.

Producing a theater season is costly since the royalties for each show must be paid in full before we advertise or promote the show. The royalty total for the upcoming season is approximately $15,000.

Online donations may be submitted by visiting https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?donation=mac

Checks and money orders may be mailed to:

Magnolia Arts Center
P.O. Box 30792
Greenville, NC 27833
Magnolia Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit (tax ID 203192311).

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!

HELP SUPPORT
MAGNOLIA ARTS CENTER
DURING OUR END-OF-YEAR DONATION DRIVE!!!

Magnolia Arts Center would appreciate your help in ensuring a successful 2027 season. Please consider an end-of-year donation.

Producing a theater season is costly since the royalties for each show must be paid in full before we advertise or promote the show. The royalty total for the upcoming season is approximately $15,000.

Online donations may be submitted by visiting https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?donation=mac

Checks and money orders may be mailed to:

Magnolia Arts Center
P.O. Box 30792
Greenville, NC 27833
Magnolia Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit (tax ID 203192311).

This month Carr Ipock (former member of the Craven County Board of Education and Jennifer Dacey ((tentative) and current member of the Craven Board of Education) will discuss the Leandro vs the State of North Carolina lawsuit (1994).

The Leandro case originated when Leandro successfully sued the state so several rural school districts would be appropriately funded as the rural county's local property tax could not supplement the schools comparable to wealthier districts and meet the "sound, basic education" requirements.

The state supreme court affirmed the Leandro position (2002) and ordered state officials to fund multi-year comprehensive remedial plans. However, in April 2026, the conservative state supreme court ruled 4-3 that the judicial branch lacks the constitutional authority to compel the legislature to spend state funds, vacating the prior enforcement orders.

The case and appropriate funding for rural schools has been fought by the republican legislature yet these same legislators were able to pass school vouchers for use towards private school costs. Do the republicans want a large segment of the state's population ignorant?

Light refreshments will be provided.
The Humanists and Freethinkers of New Bern is a chapter of the American Humanists Association
This event is free, however, donations to offset the event costs are accepted.

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.