Community Calendar

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Jacksonville… WE ARE BACK! 💛💚
It’s officially time to REGISTER + GET YOUR TICKETS for the 11th Annual Jacksonville, NC Silkies Hike!
This year is BIG — new surprises, new energy, a NEW starting location (details dropping soon 👀), and the same unstoppable mission: bringing veterans together, fighting isolation, and preventing suicide through camaraderie and connection.❤️❤️
We’re proud to announce we’ve received the Tourism Grant, helping us make this year’s hike the largest and most impactful yet. 🙌
🎟️ Register NOW and lock in your spot.
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The community has been waiting… and we’re ready to hit those streets stronger than ever.
Let’s show Jacksonville what 11 years of brotherhood, sisterhood, and unity looks like! 💪✨
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Open every Saturday, April 11 - November 28th. The Onslow County Farmers Market connects local farmers & ranchers, food producers, and artisans with the community. Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods (including gluten free options), honey and handmade artisan products.

We accept SNAP/EBT and SUNbucks. We participate in NC Farmers Market Nutrition program providing produce to eligible WIC families and seniors.

Want to take home some of that spring blooming splendor? The Spring Heritage Plant Sale will be held Friday and Saturday on the Daves House Lawn just inside the Palace main gate.

This annual plant sale offers a selection of plants grown locally and in the Palace’s nursery yard, as well as a wide variety of annuals, heirloom vegetables, perennials, herbs and other spring favorites.

The Spring Heritage Plant Sale opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. Come early for best selection!

Want to take home some of that spring blooming splendor? The Spring Heritage Plant Sale will be held Friday and Saturday on the Daves House Lawn just inside the Palace main gate.

This annual plant sale offers a selection of plants grown locally and in the Palace’s nursery yard, as well as a wide variety of annuals, heirloom vegetables, perennials, herbs and other spring favorites.

The Spring Heritage Plant Sale opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. Come early for best selection!

Saddle up for Arts of the Pamlico’s 1st Annual Cowboy 5K Ramble Run & Rhythm, a western-themed fun run and full day of music, movies, and cowboy flair all benefiting the preservation of the Historic Turnage Theatre.

A Full Day of Western Fun
Morning & Afternoon at the Turnage
BCTMA music jam in the Turnage Gallery

Cowboy trick demonstrations and “give-it-a-try” sessions

Cowboy hat decorating

Old-time cowboy selfie stations

Classic westerns on the big screen

Vaudeville-style theatre tours (sign-up required)

Evening Concert
6:30 PM: Live country music concert with Michael Schott & Band on stage at the Turnage

Awards for Best Cowboy/Cowgirl Outfit

Theatre ticket giveaways during the concert

Ramble & Run Location: Certified waterfront course through downtown Washington and the Pamlico River boardwalk, with activities at the Historic Turnage Theatre
Benefiting preservation efforts by Arts of the Pamlico for the Historic Turnage Theatre Start Time: 5:00 PM.

This program will highlight Revolutionary War era records housed at the State Archives of NC, which are essential for genealogical and historical research. Reference archivist, Alison Thurman, will provide guidance on digging into a variety of relevant records, including county records, General Assembly records, state agency records, governor’s papers, military collections, militia records and private collections. These records help researchers piece together stories of Patriots, Loyalists, Native Americans and African Americans during this pivotal time in the history of North Carolina.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER BY CALLING 252-753-3355.

All are welcome to attend! A light breakfast will be provided.

Questions? Contact Emma at erepp@farmvillenc.gov

🌿 Bring a wagon. Bring boxes. Bring your plant wish list! 🌿
Load up your home and garden at the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association’s Spring Plant Sale 🌸
📍 Beaufort Historic Site, Turner Street
🗓 April 10 & 11
⏰ Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (or until we run out of plants.)
🚫 No early birds, please
Shop a wide selection of master-gardener–grown plants, including:
🌱 Native plants
🌿 Herbs & bulbs
🌸 Perennials & shrubs
🐝 Pollinator-friendly picks for sun, shade, wet & dry areas
👩‍🌾 Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand with expert advice, joined by Carteret County Extension Agent Shawn Banks and the NC Native Plant Society Southeast Chapter.
🧤 Gardening gloves for sale
💳 Cash, check & credit cards accepted
Plant now. Grow beautifully. 🌼

The Greenville Brushstrokes, a group of about 36 local painters in Pitt County, will be holding a Spring Brushstokes and Friends Show and Sale at Unity Church in Greenville on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 10:00 AM-3:30 PM. The church is located at 4301 Charles Boulevard,Greenville.
A broad range of styles and techniques will be featured in this vibrant show and a raffle will be held for several original pieces. Admission is free to the public.
"Since 2003 Greenville Brushstrokes has been promoting collaboration between local painters in Pitt County. They are an engaged group of artists of all backgrounds and skill levels who come together to explore new techniques, exchange ideas and feedback, inspire one another, and promote the local arts scene"

This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.

This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.