May 04 Saturday
Adults and children, lace up your running shoes for fun, exercise and a worthy cause! For over 19 years, the Neuse River Bridge Run (NRBR) has been uniting runners, walkers, volunteers and sponsors - all to support six important non-profit organizations in our community. Craven Community College Foundation, The Filling Station, Duffyfield Phoenix Project, Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina, Religious Community Services (RCS), and Twin River YMCA all benefit from your participation.
In-person 1/2 Marathon and the 10K courses feature a run over the large span of the Neuse River Bridge. All three courses, 5K-10K-1/2 marathon, include a run over the George Cunningham Bridge which spans the Trent River. Then the courses wind through a circuit around and though historic New Bern. The races all finish on East Front Street in front of the Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County in New Bern.
This is a play featuring a Christian family whose oldest child turns against the teaching of living a Christian life. She starts living her life according to her will and desires. After having a bad dream, she releases the error of her ways.
Jun 15 Saturday
Pickleball to Defeat Dementia, benefiting Dementia Alliance of North Carolina.
All Levels of Pickleball Players are encouraged to come and support this cause. New players to advanced players. New players will be introduced to the game with instruction and coaching. Paddles to play can be provided. Advanced players can test their skills and have some fun.
$20.00 per person and must register online or by phone by May 31st.
Beginners and novice:Check in at 9:30 am. Learn & Play 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Intermediate and Advanced:Check in at 12:30 pm. Play & Challenge 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nov 22 Friday
The annual "Country Christmas Craft Fair" will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at St. James' UMC Community Life Center, 1011 Orange Street, Newport. Over 50 crafters and professional vendors will be featured selling Vantel Pearls in the Oyster, Tupperware, Thirty-One totes, woodcrafts, painted glassware, jewelry, crocheted/knitted items, paintings, Christmas decorations and ornaments, and much, much more. A variety of baked goods will be sold, including homemade cream puffs and cheesecakes. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold for lunch. A "Children's Room" will be open for "little shoppers" to buy inexpensive gifts for friends and family. Proceeds from booth rentals will go to the American Cancer Society. Admission is free, but canned food donations to the Matthew 25 Food Pantry would be welcomed. For more information about the fair, contact Susan Smith at 223-5387.