The Annual River Bend Community Day will be on October 26, 2019. Many, many yard/garage sales, Red Caboose Library Book Sale and The River Bend Garden Club Bake Sale (outside of the library). Lists of sales and maps of the town will be given out to “buyers/visitors” to the town at PierPoint development. It will be […] Continue reading 
October 18, 19 at 7:30pm and October 20 at 2pm “It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, take a stand, or turn around and go back.” Fundraiser for Operations and Future Renovations An Abstract Musical Revue Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown. Directed by Shawntez D’Nadre […] Continue reading 
You might think after traditionally publishing three books and self-publishing so many I have to stop and count them up that I would have a pretty cut-and-dried, easy-to-read list of rules that, if followed closely, will help any writer get to the same point. I don’t. The truth is, every writer’s individual journey is different, […] Continue reading 
Episode 126 Connecting you with our community as we talk about the people, places, and the latest happenings in and around New Bern! During the show we talked about community news from locals; along with businesses and nonprofits! We also went Staytrippin’, Daytrippin’, and Nighttrippin’! During this show, New Bern Now’s Podsquad: Colleen Roberts (City […] Continue reading 
Popular Historical Society Event Repeats Nov. 6 NEW BERN, NC – It was sold out nearly 30 days in advance! Folks really want to hear Steve Tyson’s presentation, The Last POW, so the New Bern Historical Society will host a second offering on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30pm at the North Carolina History Center in […] Continue reading 
Arts Around Town 4th: The Last Suit, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Orringer Auditorium. Presented by the Lifetime Learning Center at Craven Community College. Call 252-633-2618. 4th: NC Radio Jam, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the New Bern Farmers Market. 4th: An Evening of Mozart & Elgar with Conductor Wesley Schulz, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Church. […] Continue reading 
NEW BERN, NC – International award winning author Jilliana Raymond will host a book signing for her newest publication Before Your Last Breath: Your Spiritual Transition and End-of-Life Planning on Friday, October 11, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, at The Next Chapter Books & Art, 320 South Front Street, New Bern, NC. This latest book guides […] Continue reading 
New Bern, N.C. – Curtis Media Group is partnering with Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant & Sports Bar to host RADIO JAM, a free family-friendly event in downtown New Bern. Attendees are welcome to enjoy this free outdoor festival, filled with activities designed for adults and kids to have a fun-filled evening. “We are very excited […] Continue reading 
New Bern Parks and Recreation will be offering a one-day shopping trip to the Art of the Carolinas in Raleigh, NC on Saturday, November 16, 2019. There will be various vendor booths with all kinds of fantastic art supplies, enjoy free demonstrations and speaking directly with manufacturers about their products. We will depart from West […] Continue reading 
New Bern, NC — Jeanne Crockett of Crockett’s Critter Care has been selected as one of the top-five finalists for Pet Sitters International’s (PSI) 2020 Pet Sitter of the Year™ Award, the industry’s highest honor. First awarded by PSI in 1995, the Pet Sitter of the Year designation recognizes true excellence in the professional pet-sitting […] Continue reading 
Check out New Bern Now’s Magazine for October – December, 2019. It will hit the streets soon! The Interactive Edition is available now, view it here. Read feature articles about Michaelé Rose Watson: Rebirth of The Crystal Lady; Howard Matthews – “New Bern’s Music Man”; Award Winning Author Michelle Garren Flye; and Capt Kevin Dewar – […] Continue reading 
Guest speaker: Michael Eury, Immediate Past President, Hearing Loss Association of America-North Carolina Meeting of the Hearing Loss Association of America, New Bern Chapter Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 11:00 a.m. McCarthy Court Apartments, Common Room 1325 McCarthy Blvd. in New Bern. Event is free and all are welcome! For more information, contact Cynthia Koran at […] Continue reading 
Social Etiquette Program in the Works for Middle School Students Cotillion, a well-known “coming of age” tradition, has made its way to the doors of Saint Paul Catholic School in New Bern. The program has been made possible due to a generous donation from Saint Paul parishioner Judy Williams. Both Williams and the school principal, […] Continue reading 
Craven County Partners In Education (PIE) received over 38,000 items worth $70,000 for Stuff the Bus to help our students who have been identified as in-need in Craven County Schools classrooms. It is through generous community partnerships that Stuff the Bus is able to help those students to have the best possible advantage as they […] Continue reading 
The ReStore at Habitat for Humanity of Craven County invites any DIY fans to join in a unique “Shabby to Chic” event. Show your creativity and support Habitat at the same time! “Our ReStore receives a wonderful variety of donated items although sometimes a little TLC may be needed to spruce them up a bit. […] Continue reading 
The United Way of Coastal Carolina announces the 5th Annual Bacon and Brew Festival in New Bern, NC! We will have live music from two rocking bands – Due East and Saltwater Gold, awesome beer selections, food trucks with bacon-themed menus, heavenly desserts, professional wrestling with the Premier Wrestling Federation, games and so much more! […] Continue reading