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Craven Smart Start Presents “From the Bottom Up” Diaper Drive

One in three US families with young children struggle to provide enough diapers to keep their babies or toddlers clean, dry, and healthy. The cost of diapers hits low-wage families the hardest, and current public support programs help some families, but not […]
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New Bern “Bear Town Bear” Unveiling in Greenbrier Neighborhood Park

October 20th, 2022 at 4 p.m. Community of Greenbrier & Emerald Golf Club at Pine Valley Drive Craven Arts Council & Gallery is pleased to host the unveiling of New Bern’s latest Bear Town Bear. The public is invited to attend this […]
Craven County Administration Building in New Bern, NC. (Photo by Wendy Card)

In Person Early Voting Starts Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 for General Election

North Carolina’s in-person early voting period begins on Oct. 20, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5. In 2022, 359 early voting sites will be open across the state, up 17% from 307 sites during the 2018 midterm election. In-person early […]
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30 Years Later Exhibition of Work by Jan Francoeur and Carol Tokarski

Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host an exhibition of the work of Jan Francoeur and Carol Tokarski in an exhibition titled 30 Years Later in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts during the months of November through […]
Field of flags at Union Point in New Bern NC (photo by Tom McCabe)

Celebrate Veterans Day with Variety of Events in and around New Bern

November 6 – 12: Field of Flags Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 886 will proudly honor the service and sacrifice of veterans of our community in a “Field of Flags” to be displayed at the Union Point Park gazebo from November 6 […]
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Environmental and Climate Justice Presentation by William J. Barber, III

The Carolina Nature Coalition and Craven County NAACP presents William J. Barber III.  He comes to us with a stellar background in environmental and climate justice. With a juris doctorate focused on environmental law and policy, he embodies a deep commitment to social […]
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Open House to Celebrate the Opening of Felines First Veterinary Hospital

Join Felines First Veterinary Hospital — Craven Animal Hospital’s sister facility at our open house on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tour the hospital, win prizes, meet the doctor and staff, and enjoy snacks and beverages. See for […]