Gingerbread House Awards

Awards Presented to Gingerbread Contest Winners

The New Bern Historical Society presented the awards to its first Gingerbread House Contest winners at the recent Beary Merry Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown New Bern. First place and runner up awards were presented in three divisions:  Youth, Adult, and Professional.  […]
Craven Arts Council and Gallery

Director’s Gallery: Elaine Varley

Local wildlife photographer to exhibit at Bank of the Arts Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of Elaine Varley in the Director’s Gallery for the month of December. A Craven County native, Elaine’s work focuses on wildlife […]
Sandy Eichelberger

A Holiday Mission of MERCI: CWF Calls on Members to Support Work of MERCI Clinic

It is a CWF holiday tradition for the president to choose a charity, and encourage members to make a donation. This year, CWF President, Sandy Eichelberger, has chosen MERCI Clinic, and is inviting members to join her in supporting its mission. Since […]
Weekend Events New Bern

Weekend Packed with Events and Things to do in and around New Bern

1st: Bell Tower and Honor Garden Dedication and Chamber Ribbon Cutting, 1:00pm at the New Bern Fireman’s Museum. Call 252-637-3111. 1st: Ladies Only Holiday Sip and Shop, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Mitchell Hardware. (Bring in “Mac & Cheese” and/or “Spaghettios” and receive 10% off […]
Medieval Games Bear's Lair

Medieval Games Workshop – Oblong Chess

Simon Spalding and Bear’s Lair Games are offering a fourth Medieval Games Workshop, featuring the Persian chess variant “Oblong Chess”, on Sunday afternoon December 3. The workshop is free, and is open to anyone and everyone.  Historical games are fun for historical […]
Live at The City Laundry

December Happenings Live at The City Laundry

Wednesdays Pub Trivia with Austin Vaquilar. Pub Trivia every Wednesday Night at 7pm! Come and test your Trivia skills for an opportunity to win great prizes and have fun with friends! It’s all about bringing people together! The kitchen at Live will […]
Giving Tuesday 2017

Giving Tuesday Celebration Video

What a beautiful day to celebrate #GivingTuesday with the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce’s Non-profit Council, Craven County Non-profits, businesses, and supporters! Special thanks to Tharesa Lee, with the Chamber’s Non-profit Council for organizing the Kickoff event at Union Point Park! […]