Katie Bowler Young will be the Featured Poet at the Nexus Poet’s Poetry Open Mike at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 5 at the Arts and Wellness Center located at 919 Broad St in New Bern. Katie Bowler Young, author of State Street (Bull City Press, 2009), will read from her recently finished manuscript Through Water with Ease, about Hurricane Katrina and […] Continue reading 
Our experienced staff is eager to welcome your children to Youth Enjoying Summer Camp. Y.E.S camp is geared for children ages 5-12. Y.E.S Camp activities include bowling, skating, swimming, arts and crafts, movies, field trips and much more. YES Summer Camp offers four sessions: *June 18th – June 29th *July 2nd – July 13th * […] Continue reading 
Craven-Pamlico Beekeepers Association presents “Honey Bee Day”, on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m.to Noon. It will be held at Poor Charlie’s Antique Mall. – SEE Live Honey Bees in an Observation Hive – TALK to Beekeepers about this Fascinating Hobby – LEARN about Honey Bees – Their Benefits and Behavior – LOCAL Honey for […] Continue reading 
Acclaimed Miniaturist to be featured at Bank of the Arts Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of Carolyn Curran in the Director’s Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of June 2018. An accomplished potter, Curran is known for her work in historical miniatures. Craven Arts Council will […] Continue reading 
Encore of Images of “Used to Be” from the New Bern Historical Society Collection You’ve heard it, “used to be”. Captain Ratty’s used to be Duffy’s Drug Store, Morgan’s used to be True Tread Tires, First Citizens Bank sits where used to be the Hotel Queen Anne. The New Bern Historical Society’s Curator Jim Hodges […] Continue reading 
The Coastal Women’s Forum Annual Hat Social and Dinner Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 7 at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Networking and hat-watching will be followed by dinner, games and prizes for the winning hats. This year’s theme is Totally Awesome 80’s!” The categories: – […] Continue reading 
May 1st – 31st: Tryon Civitan Food Drive benefiting Religious Community Services, drop off location is the UPS Store, 1822 S. Glenburnie Rd. Call 252-637-7500. 29th: Behind The Scenes: Museum Technology, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Tryon Palace’s Waystation. Call 252-639-3500. 31st: Knights of Columbus “Yard Sale”, Thurs: 7:00 a.m. – 12 :00 p.m.; Fri – Sat: […] Continue reading 
June 2, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s of Eastern North Carolina and HomePlace of New Bern are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Ride to Remember on Saturday, June 2 at 8:00 a.m. It starts and ends at HomePlace of New Bern at 1309 McCarthy Blvd. Cyclists have the option of three distances: 5 miles, […] Continue reading 
2018 Clincal Excellence Award Recipients Announced Ten CarolinaEast Health System employees have been honored by administration and peers as recipients of the 2018 Clinical Excellence Awards. The Clinical Excellence Awards are given to clinical professionals who exhibit superior technical skills, professional standards and a commitment to community service. A selection committee, consisting of past Clinical […] Continue reading 
Washington, DC: North Carolina’s US Senators Richard M. Burr and Thom Tillis urged the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate Armed Services and Defense Appropriations Committees to purchase 93 F-35 fighter aircraft during the 2018-2019 federal fiscal year. This request, made in an April 11 letter to the Senate appropriators, would add 16 Joint Strike Fighters […] Continue reading 
Let us help you promote your business, non-profit, or event…for free! We’re working on New Bern Now’s 3rd Quarter Ledger Magazine (July – September 2018). If you haven’t already sent us your free announcements and events, send them to us by June 15th. We will do our best to include the information in this Edition. Join New […] Continue reading 
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is happy to announce a partnership with the Chad Sittig Agency as a beneficiary of ‘Quotes for a Cause’, their Community Outreach Program. ‘Quotes for a Cause’ is an initiative developed by Chad Sittig that provides a unique opportunity to support local non-profit organizations. Simply call or stop by […] Continue reading 
Why You Should Go and What You Should Know Ireland is the “Land of 100,000 Welcomes” and paying her a visit in late fall through early spring will make those welcomes less crowded, more economical and just as satisfying. Here’s a small sampling of what Ireland has to offer, as well as a few tips […] Continue reading 
How-To in Boating Helps You Be Safe…and Legal Bonus Free Vessel Inspection A one-day course on Saturday, June 2, will give you the know-how to legally operate a boat with 10 or more horsepower on North Carolina waterways. It also could result in a lower boat insurance premium. Open to all and taught by certified […] Continue reading 
Presented by Promise Place and Woman Marines Organization Chapter 2 Promise Place (formerly Craven County Council on Women) is partnering with Women Marines Association Chapter 2 for the 2018 Salute to Women of the Military: Her past and our present! The Salute consist of a luncheon to honor active duty and retired women of all […] Continue reading 
Saturday, May 26, June 2, and 9th, 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. (maximum of 8 registrations) Registration: $180 Location: Shop Class’s DIY Workshop at 406 Guion Street is located in an industrial area north of New Bern’s Downtown Historic Neighborhood between George and North Craven Streets. Instructor(s): A. E. “Joe” Clay The novice woodworker (or […] Continue reading