Apr 20 Saturday
ecoEXPLORE at the Cowan Museum of History and Science’s Botanical Garden
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Join staff from the Cowan Museum of History & Science and NC Museum of Natural Sciences – Whiteville for a nature quest (free of charge to all children and families in North Carolina) as part of ecoEXPLORE. Learn about how you can become a community scientist and help professional scientists understand changes in the environment and see how these changes impact plants, animals and other natural resources!
Lemonade and cookies will be served to participants in our general store.
The Cowan Museum is open Tue – Sat 10 AM – 4 PM.
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
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?
Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental, NC over the Past 125 YearsFebruary 10– June 1 2024
With photo and narrative this special exhibit tells the story of the evolution of the town of Oriental since its founding over 125 years ago. Homes, businesses, and scenery are gone from the landscape but still fondly remembered. Many did not survive because of weather, fire, neglect, or advances in technology. Take a look at the past and see what Oriental once was “back in the day.”
On Saturday April 20, 2024, Faith Connection Stewards of the Earth will celebrate Earth Day at Martin Marietta Park at 4:30 pm.
The celebration will include recognition of volunteers, Earth Day speakers, and giveaways of free native seeds and eco-friendly products.
This year's program on Environmental Stewardship is brought to you by Faith Connection and several local sponsors.
For more information, contact faithconnectionnewbern@gmail.com
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.
East Carteret High School is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “Happy Days: The Musical,” set to captivate audiences on April 18th, 19th, and 20th at 7 PM, with an additional matinee performance on April 20th at 1 PM.
Based on the beloved television series, “Happy Days,” this musical adaptation promises to transport audiences back to the nostalgic 1950s, filled with iconic characters, catchy tunes, and heartwarming moments.
The talented cast and crew of East Carteret High School have been hard at work preparing for this spectacular production, which promises to be a hit for the whole family. From the energetic performances to the vibrant set design, audiences can expect a truly unforgettable experience.
“We are excited to bring the magic of ‘Happy Days: The Musical’ to our community,” said Joella Morris, Director of the production. “Our students have poured their hearts and souls into this show, and we can’t wait to share it with our audience.”
Tickets for “Happy Days: The Musical” at East Carteret High School are now on sale and can be purchased online at GOFan.co or at the door before each performance. Don’t miss your chance to relive the nostalgia and joy of the 1950s with this delightful musical extravaganza!Join us for a trip down memory lane as East Carteret High School presents “Happy Days: The Musical” – a celebration of friendship, love, and rock ‘n’ roll!
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is proud to present their new production of a 1920s murder mystery. However, the set is not yet complete and there is no time to finish it…. oh well, the show must go on! In this uproarious comedy, things don’t go exactly as they would have hoped - the sets collapse, lines are forgotten, props start to disappear, and actors go missing. Mayhem and chaos abound, the acting gets worse, and the set becomes progressively more dangerous, but the cast and crew struggle on regardless. The question is whether any of the company members will remain standing, or conscious for that matter, by the final curtain?!
Apr 21 Sunday
The Coastal Carolina Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is recruiting new members during its Spring Membership Drive from April 1 to May 31, 2024.
Coast Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit military, veterans organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who want to “continue to serve” and give back to their community. While we support MOAA’s national goals, our chapter’s focus is serving the needs of military members, veterans and their families in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Green, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico, and Pitt counties.Membership is open to those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and their surviving spouses.
Our chapter offers college scholarships for military dependents and supports a wide range of veteran related community activities such as Toy for Tots, the North Carolina Veterans Home in Kinston, local high school JROTC and ECU’s ROTC programs, and Wreathes Across America (WWA).
To learn more about our chapter please visit www.CCMOAA.org or email CCMOAA@outlook.com attention Mike Kennedy.
Our members make a difference!We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!