Community Events of Interest
May 18. Board of Commissioners. 8:30 am; 406 Craven Street.
May 18. School Board member Jennifer Dacey is available to talk about concerns. 10 am-11:30 am; Crema Brew, 914 Broad Street.
May 19. Board of Education work session. 8:30 am; 3600 Trent Road. [Public input] The board will take its final vote regarding the closure of Graham A. Barden Elementary School and will take a tentative vote on closing Craven Virtual Academy.
May 19. Board of Education evening meeting is a celebration/awards gathering. 6 pm; Grover C. Fields (2000 MLK Jr. Boulevard, New Bern) at 6 pm.
May 20. Unite for Justice. Craven County is one of 50+ sites across the state that will co-host virtual rallies that will focus on protecting democracy and the courts. 6:30 pm-8:30 pm; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 308 Meadows Street. Register.
May 20. Democrats’ Social Gathering. 4 pm-7 pm; Brewery 99, 1030 Pollock Street.
May 25. Memorial Day. CCDP will not hold a meeting this month. Please check social media and your email for news and upcoming events.
June 6. Ward 4 Alderman Lainy White will meet with constituents. 10 am-11 am; Donuts Pho Bagels, 1505 S. Glenburnie Road.
June 6. Charlotte S. Rhone Cultural Center Tour. 11 am-1 pm & 6 pm-7:30 pm; 608 West Street.
June 6. African-American Art Exhibit and Paint & Sip. 12 pm-3 pm; St. Cyprian’s Church, 604 Johnson Street.
June 13. Slave Quarters Tour. [Juneteenth]. 12 pm-2 pm; 911 Howell Road.
June 13. New Bern Pride Prom. 7 pm-11 pm; Riverfront Convention Center. Ticketed.
June 19. Cultural Juneteenth. 3 pm-8 pm; Havelock City Park, 198 Cunningham Boulevard.
June 19-20. Sankofa 2026. [Juneteenth]. Various times; New Bern Civic Theater, 414 Pollock Street. Ticketed.
June 20. Juneteenth Parade & Festival. 10 am-3 pm; Five Points, Broad Street. [Democrats will host a tent at the festival]
June 20. "New Bernian" Juneteenth All White Party. [Juneteenth]. 6 pm; Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S. Front Street. Ticketed.