Aerial photo New Bern

Fun-filled Weekend of Events and Things to Do in and around New Bern

1st – 3rd: North Carolina State Bee Keepers Association at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. 2nd: International Film Series: Lion, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Craven Community College’s Orringer Auditorium. Call 252-633-2618. 2nd: Around the World in 80 Tunes with Simon Spalding, 8:00 p.m. […]
Craven Works

Employment Resources and Jobs Event Comes Again to Craven County

Craven Works…where opportunities meet, an employment resources and jobs event, is coming to Craven County again this spring. The 3rd annual event will take place Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. […]
Grow Spring Vegetables

Get ready, Get Set, Grow!

If you are thinking of eating healthy by growing your own vegetables this spring, put March 1st on your calendar. We are busy seeding now as we are planning on having our cool weather varieties available approximately the beginning of the month, […]
Jefferson Award Recipients

Five Unsung Heroes receive the Jefferson Award for Public Service

I was honored to be recognized as one the 52 Faces of Community by the New Bern Sun Journal at the Recognition Luncheon held on February 27th at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center and catered by The Flame Catering and Banquet […]
Shop Class

Beginning Woodworking Class at Shop Class ™

Tuesday, March 6, 13 & 20th, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. (maximum of 8 registrations) Registration: $180 Location: Shop Class’s DIY Workshop at 406 Guion St. is located in an industrial area north of New Bern’s Downtown Historic Neighborhood between George and […]
Social Engagement

5 Easy Steps to Stay Connected with Facebook’s Changes

Although I’ve heard friends say Facebook’s new changes are going to negatively impact their brands (business, non-profit, fan pages, etc.) and they’re going to have to advertise to be seen by their followers. This is not true. Late last year, Mark Zuckerberg […]
Tuppence in Concert

Tuppence presents a Concert of Irish Music

Friday, March 9 at Trent River Coffee Company Tuppence, a folk music duo comprised of Sara and Simon Spalding, will present a program of Irish Music at Trent River Coffee Company in New Bern, on Friday, March 9.  Sara and Simon sing […]