Community Calendar

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.

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!

Cooks from Down East and neighboring communities will bring several different recipes of stewed shrimp, clam chowder, seafood chowder, cornbread and more!

The "Core Sound Chow Down" judging will be led by seafood market and restaurant chefs from across eastern NC. Peruse Waterfowl Weekend vendors, along with this year's Gallery of Trees and the Museum's new decoy displays. Supper starts at 5:30.

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.

Welcome to the 25th Annual Down East Holiday Show. We are so pleased to have you join us for this unique shopping experience featuring over 185 vendors with over 20 being new this year. There truly is something for everyone. The Down East Holiday Show is the Pitt Community College Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser. Over the past 24 years, we have been able to raise over $1.6 million to apply to student scholarships and educational activities. We cannot thank you the shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors enough for supporting the Pitt Community College Foundation and student success!

Area musicians come together to play traditional music in an acoustic string jam. This is a fun, friendly easy-going group. New musicians and traditional music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information

Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate the coast at Shuckapalooza! This multi-day celebration brings together unforgettable wine dinners, fresh local seafood, craft beverages, live music, and signature events throughout Beaufort. Explore the lineup below and grab your tickets for a weekend full of incredible flavors, coastal fun, and plenty of oysters!

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (CGAUX) is the uniformed citizen volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. All of our missions are operated as directed by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard or the Secretary of Homeland Security. Auxiliarists provide crucial non-law enforcement and non-military support to the U.S. Coast Guard land, sea and air missions. There are four general task areas served by the Coast Guard Auxiliary: Recreational Boating Safety, Operations, Marine Safety and Mission Support. The CGAUX has units in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.

Two screenings at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
2025 - France - French/English
Comedy/Romance/Drama - PG-13 - 98 minutes
View movie trailer (link to: https://youtu.be/inLm4GvLQuk )

Agathe is a charming but accident-prone bookseller at the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris. A devoted admirer of Jane Austen, she dreams of finding a romance worthy of an Austen novel, while secretly hoping to become a successful writer herself. When she is unexpectedly invited to a prestigious Jane Austen writers’ residency in England, Agathe must overcome her self-doubt, face the gap between fantasy and reality, and discover that real life—and real love—rarely follows the script of a classic novel. Filled with wit, literary references, and gentle humor, this film is a romantic comedy about finding confidence and embracing life’s imperfections.

Welcome to the 25th Annual Down East Holiday Show. We are so pleased to have you join us for this unique shopping experience featuring over 185 vendors with over 20 being new this year. There truly is something for everyone. The Down East Holiday Show is the Pitt Community College Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser. Over the past 24 years, we have been able to raise over $1.6 million to apply to student scholarships and educational activities. We cannot thank you the shoppers, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors enough for supporting the Pitt Community College Foundation and student success!