Neuse River Senior Games (NRSG) is the recipient of a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The funds are being used to implement and hopefully sustain exercise programs at local senior centers in the region. The programs are designed to enable participants to improve their physical fitness prior to the games. NRSG [...]
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In Honor of Black History Month February 8, 9 at 7:30pm, February 10 at 2pm Tickets: $14 in advance, $16 at the door, $10 for Students and Active Duty Military with ID* Directed by John Van Dyke Bring on the Jazz! New Bern Civic Theatre presents a night of sizzling, red hot jazz performed by [...]
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25th: “Science and Math Take Flight” 4th Annual Gala and Fundraiser presented by Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation, 5:30pm, at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. For details call 252-444-7260 25th: Tryon Palace Performing Arts Series, Doors open at 6:30pm, Concert: 7:30pm, North Carolina History Center. For details call 252-639-3524 26th: Harvest Bear Birthday Cupcake [...]
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Stephanie Duncan and Shannon LuQuire I always enjoy visiting the Havelock Chamber and Visitor’s Center, especially today. Although Havelock is 20 miles from New Bern, I’m very interested in learning about the people and businesses of this historic town. I met with Stephanie Duncan, Executive Director of the Chamber, to talk about social media and [...]
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The Atlantis Lodge is my favorite beach destination in North Carolina! It’s hard to find a pet friendly place at the beach. The Atlantis isn’t only pet friendly, but it has incredible oceanfront views, is very clean, and relaxing. If you don’t have pets, you won’t even know one stayed in your room. They have [...]
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In 1987, a group of women from diverse businesses and professional backgrounds met to discuss the possibility of developing a networking organization. After defining initial goals and objectives, the core group invited other women to join the endeavor. The first formal meeting of Coastal Women’s Forum was held in the spring of 1988. Membership has [...]
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When the bathtubs backed up and the toilets made gurgling noises, I knew I had a major issue in my house. I haven’t used any local plumbers so I called my friend Thea Kincaid of Thea’s Ideas to find out who she used. She recommended Kenny Bennett, owner of Bennett Plumbing Service. When I explained [...]
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New Bern Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring “Saturday Bingo”, a program for seniors. Interested participants may come out and be ready to spend a couple of hours playing Bingo. There is no charge for this program and it will be held at Stanley White Recreation Center every second Saturday of the month beginning February [...]
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Many of us have today off as a day in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How many of us spend the time reflecting on the sacrifices he made for our Country? Do your children know why they have the day off? After attending last year’s memorial service honoring the late Martin Luther King, [...]
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Craven County Recreation & Parks Department is sponsoring an advanced volleyball clinic. The clinic is run by Coach Al Lee and helps girls become a better passer, server, setter, and hitter. These clinics are designed for girls age 8-11 & 12&up and held at HJ Macdonald Middle School. The next clinics are January 27th for [...]
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