Bear Plaza in Downtown New Bern NC

Weekend Happenings In and Around New Bern: December 16 – 19, 2021

Around Town Join Wild Bird Unlimited and Craven Arts Council for the unveiling of Millet, the Bird Feeding Bear Town Bear at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 17 at 2029 S. Glenburnie Rd. Check out the Craven-Pamlico Regional Library and give the […]
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Donate to Help Tornado Victims in Kentucky and Tennessee

December 16 and 17 only Donate: – Non-perishable food – Disposable cutlery – Sweat Pants – Shovels – Toys – Pedialyte – Flash Lights – Women’s Pajamas – Extension Cords – Heaters – Propane Tanks – Tarps Drop-Off Locations: – Latitude Church, […]
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New Bern Police Launch “New Bern Noble Knights” Chess Program

The New Bern Police Department is excited to launch “New Bern Noble Knights,” a new program to teach our youth how to play chess. To kick off the program, the police department is hosting the first 12-week session beginning Monday, January 24, […]
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Filling Station Receives $5,000 Grant for Teaching Kitchen

The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Filling Station, Inc., to help purchase needed materials and appliances for the new teaching kitchen. This grant is just one example of International Paper’s commitment to the company’s signature causes, which […]
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Unveiling of New Bear Town Bear: Millet, the Bird Feeding Bear

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 unveiling to welcome “Millet” the Bird Feeding Bear to town, meet the artist, and the new owners […]
Ms. Ruth with her team at GCF

Dr. Bryan Johnson STEM Grant Awarded through PIE

In honor of Dr. Bryan Johnson, Hamilton County Superintendent and 2020 National Superintendent of the Year Finalist, as the keynote speaker at the 2021 PIE Annual Luncheon, this $2,000 grant was offered to Craven County Schools principals for the 2021-22 school year. […]
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Holiday Travel Tips for Families Facing Alzheimer’s

As people conduct their holiday travel this year, planning and completing a long-distance trip can be more stressful for the more than 6 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s and their families. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Western Carolina […]