Good morning, New Bern Now Readers! Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in and around town.
Pic of the Day: Entrance to Greenbrier in New Bern, NC.
Bear Outlook
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
The Sun will rise at 5:53 a.m. and set at 8:24 p.m.
For Boaters and Fishermen: Click here for Eastern NC tides, winds, water temperatures, etc.
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“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace” – Dahli Lama
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Around Town
We’re excited for Drive IV Hydration & Med Spa as they celebrate their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony today at 1 p.m. Join them at 333 Middle St. in Downtown New Bern. This is a free event and open to the public.
Pollock~Best Funerals & Cremations is happy to announce the return of Alea R. Armstong to the team. She returns as a valuable director and embalmer with a heart of gold. Stop by Pollock~Best and say, “Welcome Back!” – Bob Burns
Have you heard? Buff City Soap will open its first soap ‘makery’ in North Carolina on June 17. Visit owner Jamie Mason and see her new shop, Buff City of New Bern at 3017 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd. Suite B. Buff City Soap is known for its handmade, plant-based soap and body products. – Read more.
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Locally Owned Small Businesses
We are here for you as you recover from the upside-down year we had. We have a special offer for you to be included in New Bern’s Business Directory. You have three options:
- Free business listing (Name, Street address or P.O. Box, City, Phone number) through December 31, 2021.
- Listing with a link to your website (or social media site) for $9 per month payable in full for 6 months for $54. Offer expires at midnight on June 21, 2021.
- Directory listing with a link (for 6 months) and a listing in New Bern Now’s Magazine (August – September edition) for $100. Offer expires at midnight on June 21, 2021.
Contact us today via email.
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Holidays and Observances
Today is Flag Day, US Army Birthday, World Blood Donor Day, International Bath Day, National Strawberry Shortcake Day, Magic Circles Day, National Bourbon Day, and Pop Goes the Weasel Day.
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The Calendar
14th: Juneteenth Podcast, 7:00 p.m. on NewBernNC Facebook page. Presented by #ProjectRestore and New Bern Now.
15th: Fitness with Friends in the Park, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Fort Totten Park. Presented by Friends On Deck and K-Zone Fitness.
17th: African American Lecture Series, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register by contacting Krystal Eldred at 252-639-3512/3592 to get access code.
18th: Pig Pickin’ benefit for ALS, 5:00 p.m. at The Garage, 1209 Hwy 70E, 252-288-6077.
18th: 3rd Annual Juneteenth Premiere Rooftop Celebration, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Greene, Wilson, and Crow – 401 Middle St. Presented by the Young Urban Professionals of ENC.
More on the Community Calendar
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Final note
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