Community Calendar

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!

MindFit is a seminar designed to bring awareness to the mental health crisis happening in our world today. The goal of MindFit is to provide mental health information that is provided by qualified healthcare professionals, as well as those who works in professions that contribute to health and wellness. Discussion topics consist of mental illness, types of mental illnesses, treatments, prevention, and selfcare. There will also be group discussions and video presentation. Weather you know someone who has mental illness struggles, you struggle with mental illness yourself or just want to expand your knowledge on the topic, then you don’t want to miss out on this event.

If you need additional information, please contact our Health Ministry Director, Brenda Moore 252-474-5852

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.

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!

MindFit is a seminar designed to bring awareness to the mental health crisis happening in our world today. The goal of MindFit is to provide mental health information that is provided by qualified healthcare professionals, as well as those who works in professions that contribute to health and wellness. Discussion topics consist of mental illness, types of mental illnesses, treatments, prevention, and selfcare. There will also be group discussions and video presentation. Weather you know someone who has mental illness struggles, you struggle with mental illness yourself or just want to expand your knowledge on the topic, then you don’t want to miss out on this event.

If you need additional information, please contact our Health Ministry Director, Brenda Moore 252-474-5852

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!

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.

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.

WCTI Chief Meteorologist Donnie Cox will shed light on Eastern North Carolina weather coverage at the next Newcomers Club of New Bern meeting on Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at 311 Middle St. If you have moved to the New Bern area within the past few years, have experienced a life-changing event such as retirement, divorce, or the death of a spouse, or are just looking to make meaningful connections with others, you are welcome to attend this meeting.
For more information, visit www.newbernnewcomers.org or email info@newbernnewcomers.org.

November 12-15 and 19-21: RENT 

RENT, created by Jonathan Larson, follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and activists dealing with poverty, health issues, and social injustice. The story begins on Christmas Eve, 1989. As the group of friends move through the year, they encounter the breakups of relationships, illnesses, and death but also love, friendship, and hope.

RENT won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical.

General: $20

Seniors/Students/Military: $15