Community Calendar

Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He brings a blend of masterful finger style guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berkeley College of Music, is lauded for its "delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed" style.

Cut. Layer. Reimagine.
Collage Collective, the first exhibit of the new year brings together four local artists pushing collage beyond the page—into reflection, healing, and play.
🖼️ On view Jan 11–Feb 28 at the EMD Gallery
🎉 Artist Reception Jan 16, 6–8p during Farmville’s Art Walk
📍Address: 3725 N Main St, Farmville, NC 27828
⏰Hours: Tues - Friday 9a-12p + Fridays 4-6p & Saturdays 10a-12p
💛 Works available for purchase—take one home and support local art at FCAC.

Cut. Layer. Reimagine.
Collage Collective, the first exhibit of the new year brings together four local artists pushing collage beyond the page—into reflection, healing, and play.
🖼️ On view Jan 11–Feb 28 at the EMD Gallery
🎉 Artist Reception Jan 16, 6–8p during Farmville’s Art Walk
📍Address: 3725 N Main St, Farmville, NC 27828
⏰Hours: Tues - Friday 9a-12p + Fridays 4-6p & Saturdays 10a-12p
💛 Works available for purchase—take one home and support local art at FCAC.

The Carteret Community Sunshine Band is starting rehearsals for its spring concert season and is looking for new musicians to join.
The Sunshine Band is a volunteer wind ensemble made up of local residents, from students to retirees, who love performing concert band music. The band is especially seeking trombone players, and also needs clarinet and trumpet players, though musicians on all concert band instruments are welcome.
Directed by Ritchel Lawson, the band rehearses Monday nights at Newport Middle School and performs community concerts throughout the year.
Spring rehearsals begin January 26, 2026
For more information, find us on Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.
Interested new members should contact Ritchel Lawson at ritchellawson@hotmail.com

Cut. Layer. Reimagine.
Collage Collective, the first exhibit of the new year brings together four local artists pushing collage beyond the page—into reflection, healing, and play.
🖼️ On view Jan 11–Feb 28 at the EMD Gallery
🎉 Artist Reception Jan 16, 6–8p during Farmville’s Art Walk
📍Address: 3725 N Main St, Farmville, NC 27828
⏰Hours: Tues - Friday 9a-12p + Fridays 4-6p & Saturdays 10a-12p
💛 Works available for purchase—take one home and support local art at FCAC.

Cut. Layer. Reimagine.
Collage Collective, the first exhibit of the new year brings together four local artists pushing collage beyond the page—into reflection, healing, and play.
🖼️ On view Jan 11–Feb 28 at the EMD Gallery
🎉 Artist Reception Jan 16, 6–8p during Farmville’s Art Walk
📍Address: 3725 N Main St, Farmville, NC 27828
⏰Hours: Tues - Friday 9a-12p + Fridays 4-6p & Saturdays 10a-12p
💛 Works available for purchase—take one home and support local art at FCAC.

Cut. Layer. Reimagine.
Collage Collective, the first exhibit of the new year brings together four local artists pushing collage beyond the page—into reflection, healing, and play.
🖼️ On view Jan 11–Feb 28 at the EMD Gallery
🎉 Artist Reception Jan 16, 6–8p during Farmville’s Art Walk
📍Address: 3725 N Main St, Farmville, NC 27828
⏰Hours: Tues - Friday 9a-12p + Fridays 4-6p & Saturdays 10a-12p
💛 Works available for purchase—take one home and support local art at FCAC.

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.

It's almost your favorite time of year again...The Friends of SML's 35th Annual Used Book Sale!! The sale will be held at the Greenville Convention Center February 5-8, 2026. There will be thousands of great items to choose from, including hardbacks, children’s books, and DVD’s.
See the sale schedule below:
• Thursday, February 5: Friends of SML Members Only Sale 4-8 PM (Membership can be purchased or renewed at the door or online at sheppardlibrary.org)
• Friday, February 6: Sale opens to the public 9 AM - 8 PM
• Saturday, February 7: 9 AM - 4 PM
• Sunday, February 8: $5 Bag Day 12 - 3:30 PM ($5/bag - Buy a FOL reusable bag or bring your own of comparable size)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Come eat pancakes with us and be the one of the first to shop the Tiny Art Show Sale.

Enjoy an all you can eat supper of pancakes, french toast, sausage, mimosas, and coffee, while supporting a great cause. Get in early to preview and buy from the Tiny Art Show.

All art from the Tiny Art Show exhibition will be $5 and $10. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and more! Tiny art for a tiny price!

Proceeds benefit Emerge's Educational and Outreach Programs.

Tickets: (advanced price available online until 2:30pm on Thursday, February 5)
Adult: Advance: $15 / At the Door: $20
Student (ECU/PCC) and Seniors: Advance: $12 / At the Door: $15
Child (5 to 13): Advance: $8 / At the Door: $10
Children under 5 are free!