Fill a Fire Truck Food Drive

“Fill a Fire Truck” Food Drive

New Bern Fire-Rescue is launching its first-ever “Fill a Fire Truck” food drive which kicked off on Black Friday, November 24th.  The goal of the food drive is to help City of New Bern employees and local families who are in need […]
Holiday Trunk Sale

Hearne’s Fine Jewelry Annual Holiday Trunk Show to Benefit Partners In Education

Hearne’s Fine Jewelry, 1331 McCarthy Blvd., announced they are hosting their Annual Holiday Trunk Show with 10% of all sales benefiting Partners In Education (PIE) on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm with select jewelry marked 20-60% off […]
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 […]