May 03 Friday
Oriental's new exhibit explores the long history of lighthouse lore in our area and of the seven lighthouses from Corolla down to Oak Island along the North Carolina Coast. The Steamer Oriental went aground on the Outer Banks near the site of the original Bodie Island Lighthouse.
What will you learn? What lights a lighthouse...what do the various patterns and colorings of the lighthouses mean...which lighthouse and keeper's home was moved... which lighthouses are still in operation...what it's like being a keeper...were there female keepers?
The New Bern-Craven County Public Library offers several Conversational Language Discussion Groups: French, Spanish, German, and Sign Language Practice.Offered during the afternoons and evenings. Please see the website for the current calendar. Register online at: https;//bit.ly/languageregistration
4:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Check-in & RegistrationRegistration and pick-up for t-shirts and goodie bags begins at 4:00 p.m. Then the young runners will join with our volunteer crew of Craven Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training students for games, warms up and a little coaching prior to the race events. The Children will be grouped by age category and the races will start.
RACES5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - SuperKids Fun Run will races start. The first face is set to start at 5:30 p.m. We will start with the youngest group and the other groups will start by age as the preceding race finishes. Medals will be awarded immediately after each race.
There will be five races for the following age groups: 3/4 yrs., 5/6 yrs., 7/8 yrs., 9/10 years, 11/12 years. In addition to participation medals for each runner, there will be a NRBR “GOLD” medal for the winning boy and girl in each age category.
Every First Friday of the month, many art studios and businesses in downtown Elizabeth City are open from 4:00 pm until 7:00 PM-ish for our First Friday ArtWalk! Guest artists along with food and music abound as businesses remain open later and the downtown streets come to life. Come down to see all of our local creativity; stay to dine or sip at one of our 28 independently owned pubs, coffee shops, and restaurant options downtown. The “Harbor Hopper,” ECDI’s SMV transport vehicle will be out and about to help you get from place to place. Rides given from 4:00-7:30 pm. For more info about First Friday ArtWalk, visit the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. Facebook page or call 252-338-4104 or email director@elizabethcitydowntown.com.
The First Friday ArtWalk is a time when galleries Downtown throw open their doors to showcase new exhibits, often coinciding with free opening receptions. But it’s not just art: enjoy Downtown’s eclectic mix of restaurants and shops along your stroll. Along with the ArtWalk, the Emerald Express Trolley will be running. The trolley will be running from 5:00pm - 8:00pm and will have stops throughout the Downtown district and in front of participating businesses.Emerge Gallery & Art Center is a presenting entity along with Downtown Greenville Partnership, the City of Greenville and the Greenville Pitt County Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Celebrate the creativity of Pitt County Schools' Visual Art Teachers! The opening reception for this exhibition, Rock the Bus, is Friday, May 3 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. The reception is free and open to the public.
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship of Morehead City is pleased to announce a Social Justice Film Series about various social justice topics, from racial justice to environmental issues to LGBTQ+ rights. Showings will take place in the church’s sanctuary. All films will be free to the public, and there will be ten films in total. Check our website and social media for full list of films.
Daniel Sansone, Organist and Associate Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, will present a collection of organ music for all to enjoy. The recital will take place on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 pm in the main Sanctuary building. The historic First Presbyterian buildings and organ have been a highlight and feature of the New Bern community and the sounds from the pipes fill the room with joy. This event can be enjoyed by all ages, and is free to the public. No ticket needed.
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.