Community Calendar

We invite all to join us at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library on Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. for this local author event. Meet a few of our local authors, get a signed copy of their works, or just discuss the craft of writing with a few local pros.

For more information, call the Information Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 134 or email jstout@neuselibrary.org. If you are a local author and would like to participate, please email jstout@neuselibrary.org.

Potluck.

Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).

For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 10-MINUTE PLAY CONTEST

Writers, unleash your creativity—we want your plays!

Do you have a bold idea, a gripping tale, or a hilarious scene? Submit your original 10-minute play for a chance to be staged, published, or awarded a cash prize!

GUIDELINES:

Original, unpublished works only
Max 10 minutes runtime (8-12 pages)
Any genre: comedy, drama, thriller, absurdist—you name it!
Open to all writers (emerging or established)

PRIZES & OPPORTUNITIES:

• Winning plays presented in a live readers theater production
• Cash awards for Audience Choice winners

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 1, 2025

SUBMISSION FEE: $20

HOW TO ENTER: Upload at this link:

https://form.jotform.com/250754861553159

Script (PDF format)
Title & brief synopsis
Your contact info

We will notify you upon receipt of your script and selection to the competition.

Potluck.

Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).

For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern

Potluck.

Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).

For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern

A FREE lecture event presented in partnership with The English-Speaking Union, Colonial NC Branch in celebration of Veterans Day.

Steve Taylor is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, serving from 1975 until 2003. He was a helicopter pilot and spent two tours in Marine Helicopter Squadron One – also known as HMX-1 – which is the Marine squadron tasked with flying the President, Vice President and other dignitaries. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a pilot during the Regan administration. He returned to HMX-1 in 2000 and was the commanding officer and presidential helicopter pilot for George W. Bush from 2001 until 2003. Steve will speak about his experiences flying the president and particularly about his experience surrounding the events of 9/11/2001.

Potluck.

Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).

For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern

Potluck.

Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).

For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern

Potluck.

Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).

For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern

Potluck.

Topic Discussions: 1-Personal moment towards humanism. 2- Effective community outreach promoting humanism (human valuing).

For more information go to https://www.meetup.com/humanist-freethinkers-of-new-bern