>Journey to Bethlehem
>This December is filled with so many wonderful Christmas performances. Be sure to take advantage of as many as possible! One such performance is “Journey to Bethlehem” by Garber United Methodist Church, which will take place on December 11th and 12th 5:30pm-8:30pm. This walking tour through the Christmas story will be fun and …
>Breakfast with Santa
>The Family Support Network of the Crystal Coast will be hosting “Breakfast with Santa” for families of children with special needs on December 5th beginning at 8:30am in the Ministry Center of Garber United Methodist Church , located at 4201 Country Club Rd. in New Bern. Parents are encouraged to attend and to …
Plans Nearing Completion for Opening Event of New Bern’s 300th Celebration
As you make plans for this New Year’s Eve, keep First Night® New Bern 2010 in mind. Meet at Union Point Park at 2:30 PM for the unveiling of Bear-On DeGraffenreid sponsored by the Historic Downtown Residents Association. Activities for children ages 3 to 10 will be held at the New Bern Riverfront …
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Chance to Name The Haymaker’s Wife Bear Mascot
During my rounds downtown yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie (owner) and Liz (manager) of The Haymaker’s Wife, a new gift shop in town. I learned that they are asking customers to submit names for the store’s Bear Mascot that can be viewed by walking or driving by. This quaint gift …
Visit the Charming Aerie Bed and Breakfast
It was a beautiful and sunny day in New Bern today, so I decided to take a stroll throughout the Historic Downtown District. I stopped by the Aerie Bed and Breakfast (B & B) and met Marty and Michael Gunhus, owners of this lovely Historic Inn. While Marty was busy checking in a …
Returning from Vacation in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
I’m back from my camping trip with my sister and her boyfriend in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. I met them in Spruce Pine, NC (north of Charlotte) on Thursday. We camped out at Spruce Pine Campground and went “gemmin’”. If you’ve never been to a gem mine and sifted through the rocks …
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New Bern’s F11 Fighter Jet – Restoration Project
Did you know that the F11 Grumman aircraft located on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd was dedicated to the city in 1973? Major General Paul Fontana, the Commander of MCAS Cherry Point, dedicated the jet to New Bern in recognition to the City’s close relationship with the Base. As you drive by …
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