Community Calendar

YOUTH PROGRAMS AT GMOA
GMoA offers a variety of educational classes, workshops, tours, and activities for youth, from camps to afterschool programs and more!
June to August 2025.
Read more about our current programs below. If you would like to schedule a K-12 tour, visit our Visit & Tour page for more information:
https://www.gmoa.org/youth-programs

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.

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.

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.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit www.RiverTowneplayers.org
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center offers ten weeks of art camp. Each week is different for each age group.
June 2 - August 15, 2025
Camps are for youth ages 3 and up

YOUTH PROGRAMS AT GMOA
GMoA offers a variety of educational classes, workshops, tours, and activities for youth, from camps to afterschool programs and more!
June to August 2025.
Read more about our current programs below. If you would like to schedule a K-12 tour, visit our Visit & Tour page for more information:
https://www.gmoa.org/youth-programs

There are so many places online for potential customers to find you: Google, your website, social media, and more. Make sure they can find your business and that they like what they see.

But remember, just “doing” social media is no longer enough. The free ride is over. To be successful, you need to be all in.

This class will touch on websites, visual marketing, Google Business, email marketing, and we’ll be talking about what’s been successful (and unsuccessful) for everybody in this roundtable-style gathering and then brainstorm creative ideas to move forward.

Commercial photographer and marketing expert Bob Mackowski will share the latest research on what works and, perhaps more importantly, what doesn’t work.
He will walk you through this high-level overview of the online marketing landscape.

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.

Eighth Annual Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament Set to Reel in Big Fun and Support for the Down East Community

Get ready to cast your lines and celebrate community spirit! The Sarah James Fulcher Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of its flagship fundraising event, the 8th Annual Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament, taking place August 8th-10th in Cedar Island, NC.

This eagerly anticipated annual tournament honors the vibrant memory of Sarah James Fulcher, a beloved Down East native whose passion for life and Cedar Island's natural beauty inspired a community to unite. Since its inception in 2018, the tournament has blossomed into a beloved tradition, attracting anglers and attendees from across the region.

The Sarah James Fulcher Redfish Tournament is more than just a competition; it's a family-friendly celebration of the Down East community, featuring great food, captivating music, and some of the best red drum fishing in the world. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Funds raised from this year's event will help support various community initiatives, including donations to local organizations, the acquisition of adaptive equipment, and an exciting initiative to add an Outer Banks themed splash pad to Eastern Park in Smyrna, NC.