GivingTuesday ushers in the Season of Giving to Others

After shopping online on Cyber Monday, December 2nd, members of the New Bern community will be able to make gifts online to some of their favorite charities during GivingTuesday on December 3rd.  GivingTuesday is a national initiative begun in 2012 by the […]

Historical Society Celebrates 90 Years

Founded in 1923, Now Entering its 10th Decade Nineteen twenty-three was an interesting year. Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as President following the death of Warren G. Harding. Time Magazine was launched. The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Ten Commandments came […]

St. Paul Catholic School sings Christmas Carols at Brookstone Senior Center

On November 21st, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., the St. Paul Singers from St. Paul Catholic School performed a concert and spread Christmas cheer as they caroled through the hallways of Brookstone Senior Center in Pollocksville.  The week before Thanksgiving has traditionally served as […]
Holiday Events

CHeck out this Weekend’s Happenings in and around New Bern

29th: – December: Beary Merry Christmas (numerous events thru December). 29th: “Light Up the Season,” 3:00pm – 7:00pm, 200 block of Middle St. For details visit: BearyMerryChristmas.com 29th: Christmas Bear Trolley Tour, 5:30pm and 7:30pm. For details call 800-849-7316 30th: Cedar Grove […]

Santa is Coming to Town – December 7th

The CarolinaEast Foundation’s Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 7 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.  Seatings are still available at: 8:00 am, 11:00 am (only a few left!), 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. What could be better […]

Mark your Calendars for the Eastern NC Pet Expo 2014

Laura Johnson met with Dona Baker of Masterful Dog Training to learn more about the ENC Pet Expo. Listen to Laura’s radio interview with Dona on Radio Free ENC’s WNOS 105.9FM and 1450AM: https://newbernnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/NBN-Pet-Expo-031514.mp3 Enjoy a day of entertainment and learning at […]
North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace

Tryon’s Tales for Tots: The Twelve Days of Christmas (Dec. 11)

You’re never too young for history! Preschoolers and parents will visit the John W. Stanly house and learn how the Stanly family celebrated Christmas. Preschoolers will play a popular game of the season and decorate miniature edible Twelfth Night cakes. Tickets are […]