Oct 12 Sunday
Explore the beauty of Tryon Palace gardens for free during MumFest weekend. Delight in the vibrant hues of hundreds of mums and various fall blooming plants spread across the 21 acres of the palace gardens during Garden Lovers’ Weekend.
For those eager to bring the essence of fall blooming charm to their homes, don’t miss the Fall Heritage Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday, located on the Daves House Lawn just inside the Palace main gate. This annual plant sale features a diverse selection of locally grown plants from the Palace’s nursery yard, along with a wide variety of perennials, herbs, and other fall favorites. The Fall Heritage Plant Sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, but be sure to arrive early for the best selection, as supplies are limited.
Join new friends and old at a delicious meal crafted from local farmers' hard work. You will enjoy a charcuterie table, grilled local pork chops (vegetarian option offered), grilled vegetable medley, potatoes au gratin, fresh garden salad, sourdough loaves and fruity jams, pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin cookie! Cash bar with lots of choices (CHG is very well stocked!). Vendors for unique purchases (Promise Land Honey, Two Bees Farm, Shenk Family Farm). Live music. Fun vegetable trivia game. Take $50 of your ticket price as a tax-deductible donation.
Oct 13 Monday
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!
Oct 14 Tuesday
Potluck.
Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).
For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern
Oct 15 Wednesday
We're doing a series of skills clinics this summer. For new players it's the opportunity to learn the game. For previous players it's the opportunity to build on what you've learned and go into next year a better player. Small group instruction with some scrimmaging
Oct 16 Thursday
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.
Oct 17 Friday