Waterfront in Downtown New Bern, N.C. (Photo NBN)

City of New Bern’s Public Notices and Requests for Bids – Jan. 26

The City of New Bern is seeking the services of qualified firms to extend to the current marshwalk (400’ in length with a 20’x20’ platform at the end) at Jack’s Island in Lawson Creek Park. The extension will be 300’ and ADA […]
Deer prancing in the woods

Things to Do In and Around New Bern: Jan. 26 – 29

Around Town Join the New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club for Neusiok Trail hike on Saturday – Sunday January 28 – 29. They’ll meet at Oyster Point Campground. Call 252-571-5507 for details. RSVP recommended. New Bern Now is getting back to nature and […]
Knights of Columbus Building in New Bern, NC

Knights of Columbus to Host Upcoming Gigantic Yard Sale

The Knights of Columbus (K of C) will be holding their gigantic yard sale Feb. 2, 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the K of C hall located at 1125 Pine Tree Dr. in New Bern. The hall, […]
Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC

February Programs Planned at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

Lift Half-Model Class Feb. 4 – 5, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn how to read a set of plans and use the basic woodworking tools most commonly found in a boatbuilder’s tool kit to shape a lift half-model of a North […]
The Filling Station

The Filling Station Receives $75,000 Grant for Leadership Academy

The Filling Station has been named a 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award grant recipient! We have received $75,000 to further our work in Jones County, NC. The True Inspiration Awards were established in 2015 to carry on Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy’s […]
City of New Bern Aquatic Center Pool

Request for Bid – New Bern Aquatic Center Pool Replastering

Date Issued: January 23, 2023 Deadline for Receipt of Bid: Feb. 13, 2023 The City of New Bern is seeking the services of qualified firms to replaster pool at the City’s Aquatic Center. Site location is 1155 Laura Ln., New Bern, NC. […]
New Bern Mardi Gras 2022

Historic Ghent Neighborhood to Host 7th Annual New Bern Mardi Gras Festival

The historic Ghent Neighborhood is hosting its seventh annual New Bern Mardi Gras festival on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Festivities will be held on Spencer Avenue between 5th and 8th Streets with the entertainment stage at 6th […]