Living in New Bern & Beyond

Federal employees will step up in record numbers to feed the hungry again this year for the 3rd annual Chapter 21 Federal Managers Association (FMA) 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Wells Wayside lot in Havelock NC. Registration fee is a minimum of $5.00 or 5 pounds of nonperishable food. Tee-shirts are available for purchase up to a week prior to the event for $15.00 each. For d...

Find out the latest information about our cozy and happening town of New Bern and Beyond. Beyond, meaning our travels throughout Eastern North Carolina. Segments included the Talk of the Town; People Making a Difference; The Pod Squad and Day Trippin’ in Eastern North Carolina; Upcoming Events thru April 20th; and The Wrap Up. For more information, visit  NewBernNow.com

Don't miss this year's Spring Historic Homes and Garden Tour in New Bern, NC! It will be held on April 10 - 11. For details, visit The New Bern Historical Society's website  or the New Bern Preservation Foundation's website . 

During this show, Laura Johnson, Lisa Bisbee Lentz, Rich Sheridan, and I highlighted numerous businesses and non-profits in New Bern all the way to the Crystal Coast. Segments included the Talk of the Town; People Making a Difference; The Pod Squad and Day Trippin’ in Eastern North Carolina; Upcoming Events thru April 4th; and The Wrap Up.   This show’s guests were Peggy Barnes known as the DeClut...

Laura Johnson interviewed Clark French, Member of the Knights of Columbus and Yard Sale Committee to learn more about their Spring Yard Sale.  For more information, call 252-633-5632.

April 2, 2015 at the New Bern Golf and Country Club.  For more information, visit the Coastal Women’s Shelter’s website or Facebook page , or call 252-638-4509.

The Cut-a-thon is on this Monday, March 16th from 9am - 6pm at Magnolia Jane Salon located at 236-D Middle St.(on the backside of Middle St. facing Morgan’s Tavern and Grill) in Downtown New Bern. For more information visit Magnolia Jane Salon's Facebook page  and website  or call 252-514-4867.

Mike and Kate McKenney, a husband and wife team, are pleased to announce New Bern Cooperative Preschool is gearing up for a fall 2015 opening for children aged 2 to 5.  New Bern Cooperative Preschool offers an attractive alternative to parents looking to be more involved in their child’s education. While the preschool will be staffed with professional teachers and a director, parents volunteer in...

Find out the latest information about our cozy and happening town of New Bern and Beyond. Beyond, meaning our travels throughout Eastern North Carolina. During this show, Laura Johnson, Lisa Bisbee Lentz, Rich Sheridan, and I highlighted numerous businesses and non-profits. Segments included the Talk of the Town; Connecting People with our Community: People Making a Difference; Day Trippin’ in Eas...

The popular Civil War Adventure Day for children is Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the New Bern Battlefield Park. It is held annually in March to commemorate the Battle of New Bern which occurred March 14, 1862.  For more information or tickets call the New Bern Historical Society at 252-638-8558 or visit their website .

All papers will be shredded onsite with secure shredding services provided by Iron Mountain, and all shredded materials will be recycled.   Anyone bringing paperwork to shred is asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Religious Community Services. For details call Pat Drake at 252-637-7500.

Join in the fun for the Neuse River Senior Games Sporting and Silver Arts Competitions. For more information visit: http://cravencounty.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/

Find out more information at Pruitt Cares website: http://www.pruittcares.org

Visit NewBernNow.com to find out more information about our beautiful City!

Coffee for a Cause is sponsored by Bear Towne Java on Saturday, February 14th from 10am - Noon. This is a great way to start your Valentine’s Day by enjoying a free cup of coffee and spreading your love for our furry friends.  Donate pet food and/or cleaning supplies to benefit the cats and dogs cared for by the Colonial Capital Humane Society.  For more information, please call 252-633-7900 or vi...

Tickets are still available for the 2015 I Love That Lady recognition dinner! Celebrate with us on February 24th at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Don't miss out on this special evening with dinner and silent auction to recognize a very special Craven County Lady. For more information, visit: I Love That Lady's website .

Learn more by listening to our interview with Coastal Women's Forum President Mary Ann Jordan Yates; Jane Maulucci, the Dinner Speaker Coordinator; and Dona Baker who’s on the Board of Directors, Website Manager, and the Newsletter Editor. 

All proceeds benefit charities in our community, a few of which are Coastal Women’s Shelter, Craven County Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Refugee Ministries, MERCI Clinic, Religious Community Services, and the Twin Rivers YMCA. For details call 252-637-7500.

For the month of February, The Tryon Civitan Club, in conjunction with The UPS Store, will be sponsoring their Sixth Annual Non-Perishable Food Drive to benefit the Salvation Army. For details call 252-229-5512.

The Ledger Quarterly Magazine is  It’s filled with all kinds of information, including “About New Bern, Editor’s Letter, Arts, History, Outdoor Recreation, Calendar of Events, Shopping, Dining, Community Notes, and much more! For details call 252-638-6858 or visit  NewBernNow.com