Community Calendar

For spectacular Spring Flowering Bulbs, select from among 12 varieties- Sale runs from October 1 through November 15. Bulbs can be picked up from 3 different locations November 20 through November 22, or, for an extra charge, can be shipped directly. All proceeds support Craven County Master Gardeners' Association projects.

Open every Saturday, April 11 - November 28th. The Onslow County Farmers Market connects local farmers & ranchers, food producers, and artisans with the community. Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods (including gluten free options), honey and handmade artisan products.

We accept SNAP/EBT and SUNbucks. We participate in NC Farmers Market Nutrition program providing produce to eligible WIC families and seniors.

Craven/Pamlico Beekeepers Association, a state sanctioned bee club, is holding a 5 week beginners beekeeping class. Participants will learn everything they need to know to start their own hive next Spring. The first class is free, and open to anyone at no charge. If you decide to complete the full course, the fee is $75.00 which includes membership in our club, NC state association membership, all educational materials, and certification testing.

This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.

Set sail for an unforgettable weekend at the 2026 Beaufort Pirate Invasion! Step back in time and experience Beaufort as pirates take over the town with thrilling cannon demonstrations, living history, sea battles, live entertainment, performances, vendors, food trucks, hands on activities and plenty of pirate adventure. Grab your crew and prepare for a swashbuckling weekend filled with fun, excitement and treasures around every corner!

Join us for the grand opening of the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s new Coastal Protection and Restoration Center! The new center will serve as a hub for coastal conservation, bringing together Coastal Federation staff, partners, and community members to advance efforts that protect and restore North Carolina’s coast.

This open-house celebration will feature a full day of activities for the whole family, including hands-on educational activities, presentations from Coastal Federation staff, guided nature hikes, boat rides on Bogue Sound, food trucks and local NC oysters, and live music. You’ll also get the chance to visit our new event center, Pelican Landing, which will be available to rent for community events. Guests are welcome to drop in anytime during the event to explore the Coastal Center, meet staff, and learn how to get involved in protecting our coast.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Center and celebrating this new chapter with our coastal community.

The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will be hosting its Local Author Fest on Saturday, November 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Take this opportunity to meet with local authors from Lenoir, Jones and Greene County and receive signed copies of their works.

Call the Information Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 134 to learn more!

Step into the classroom and experience the next generation of culinary talent at Plates & Pours. Carteret Community College culinary students will showcase their skills through a buffet style global cuisine experience featuring international flavors, thoughtfully paired with wines selected to complement each offering. Every ticket supports hands on learning while celebrating the art of food and wine.
November 13: Wine Dinner with Michelin Starred Chef Pascal Coulon of Floyd's 1921 and Winemaker Tim Crow of Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Going Coastal | 6 p.m.
Indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine dining at the Crystal Coast Wine Expo Wine Dinner. Michelin Starred Chef Pascal Coulon of Floyd's 1921 will create a multi course menu thoughtfully paired with wines from Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Going Coastal and presented by winemaker Tim Crow. This intimate experience celebrates outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines, and the art of pairing them together.
Love what you taste? Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Going Coastal will have bottles available for purchase so you can take your favorites home!
November 14: Chef & Cellar Experience
Join experienced chefs for a hands on cooking class where you'll create one of three featured dishes and discover how wines from Mountain Brook Vineyards perfectly complement every bite. Choose from:
Tuna Poke: A Hawaiian inspired dish featuring fresh tuna, vibrant vegetables, and bold seasonings that come together in a refreshing and flavorful culinary creation.
Chicken Saltimbocca: A classic Italian favorite made with tender chicken and a savory prosciutto cream sauce with mushrooms and peppers.
Poached Pear Frangipane Tart: A beautiful puff pastry tart layered with rich almond frangipane and topped with fresh seasonal poached pears for the perfect balance of elegance and flavor.
If you find a favorite wine during the class, Mountain Brook Vineyards will have bottles available for purchase throughout the event!

Erinys Quartet & Oskar Espina Ruiz Concert
Presented by the American Music Festival

Please join us for the second chamber music concert presenting Erinys Quartet and Oskar Espina Ruiz on November 14 at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557.
The Erinys Quartet was founded in 2018 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki where they worked closely with cellist Marko Ylönen. They are currently the graduate string quartet-in-residence at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
The Erinys Quartet was awarded the First Prize at the 2025 Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition in Norway, in addition to other awards. They have presented concerts throughout the United States and Europe, including debuts at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland.

Artistic director and international clarinetist Oskar Espina Ruiz will join the Erinys Quartet. Mr. Espina Ruiz has emerged as one of the leading clarinetists of his generation, praised as a concerto soloist at the Casals Festival for his “masterful virtuosity” (El Nuevo Día, Puerto Rico), and admired for his “rhapsodic ease” and “generous, tender warmth” (The Millbrook Independent) in chamber music collaborations with the top string quartets and piano trios of our time.
The quartet will be performing Lembit BEECHER -Juniper and Birch, Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART-String Quartet in D Minor, K.421, (Haydn) and Johannes BRAHMS-Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Opus 115

Background:
A local not-for-profit organization, AMF has been providing great music to
Carteret County and Eastern North Carolina for the last 37 years. A portion of the ticket
proceeds and donations to AMF go to provide music outreach programs for county
school children. AMF is supported by the Arts Council of Carteret County, the NC Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Cultural Voice of North Carolina

November 12-15 and 19-21: RENT 

RENT, created by Jonathan Larson, follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and activists dealing with poverty, health issues, and social injustice. The story begins on Christmas Eve, 1989. As the group of friends move through the year, they encounter the breakups of relationships, illnesses, and death but also love, friendship, and hope.

RENT won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical.

General: $20

Seniors/Students/Military: $15