Community Calendar

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.

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

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.

Hamnet
2025 - UK - English
Biography/Drama/History - PG-13 - 125 minutes
View movie trailer: https://youtu.be/xYcgQMxQwmk

Set in 16th-century England, Hamnet tells the moving story of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, as they struggle to cope with the devastating death of their only son, Hamnet, at the age of eleven. While Shakespeare leaves home for London to pursue his career, Agnes is left to navigate the family’s grief. Both must find a way to carry on after loss. Inspired by Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, the film explores the emotional experiences that may have influenced Shakespeare’s writing of Hamlet, one of his greatest tragedies.

Are you ready for a weekend of pure chocolate bliss? Get ready for the Carolina Chocolate Festival!

We're talking about a weekend dedicated to chocolate! There will be more than 25 vendors offering treats like chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate-covered bacon, chocolate cakes, chocolate fudge, chocolate truffles, chocolate candies, and more. Find your favorites and take some home!

The Carolina Chocolate Festival kicks off on Friday with the Pro/Am Bake Off to be judged that evening, awarding Amateur and Professional divisions. On Saturday, cake will sold by the slice; also whole cakes will be auctioned off to a Chocolate Lovers delight to carry home.

Saturday early morning begins with our 5k Cocoa Run/Walk! Get your blood pumping before indulging in everything chocolate! Register online via the website.

There are additional fun activities to enjoy Don't miss the Pudding Eating contests - open to all ages! Prepare to be surrounded by the most delicious chocolate imaginable!

This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.

Are you ready for a weekend of pure chocolate bliss? Get ready for the Carolina Chocolate Festival!

We're talking about a weekend dedicated to chocolate! There will be more than 25 vendors offering treats like chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate-covered bacon, chocolate cakes, chocolate fudge, chocolate truffles, chocolate candies, and more. Find your favorites and take some home!

The Carolina Chocolate Festival kicks off on Friday with the Pro/Am Bake Off to be judged that evening, awarding Amateur and Professional divisions. On Saturday, cake will sold by the slice; also whole cakes will be auctioned off to a Chocolate Lovers delight to carry home.

Saturday early morning begins with our 5k Cocoa Run/Walk! Get your blood pumping before indulging in everything chocolate! Register online via the website.

There are additional fun activities to enjoy Don't miss the Pudding Eating contests - open to all ages! Prepare to be surrounded by the most delicious chocolate imaginable!

North Carolina History Series
in partnership with Tryon Palace
NC History Center, Cullman Auditorium - 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: (3-Event Series Pass $25 OR Adults $10 / Students $5)

The North Carolina History lecture series continues with the goal to engage the broader community and expand the understanding of, and engagement in, the fascinating history of New Bern, Craven County and the state. We are pleased to welcome a very diverse group of four historians for this year’s series.

The series is presented by the Lifetime Learning Center and Tryon Palace, in partnership with the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Sunday, February 7, 2027
The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts
Speaker: Dr. Gregg Hecimovich, author of the award-winning book The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts, will share the fascinating story of Hannah Crafts and her remarkable novel, The Bondwoman’s Narrative — generally regarded as the earliest known novel written by an African American woman who had herself been enslaved. Hecimovich’s research identifies Crafts as Hannah Bond, an enslaved woman held by John H. Wheeler and his wife, Ellen, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Discover the extraordinary life behind this literary mystery.

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.

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