Calendar of Events

May
19

Board of Education Recognition Ceremony

Craven Democrats are encouraging its members to attend Board of Education meetings.

Outstanding students will be recognized at a special ceremony.

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May
19

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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May
20

Unite for Justice

It’s all hands on deck to take back our courts for democracy!

On May 20, we hope you will join Craven County Democrats for NCDP's Unite for Justice event.

Parties will be happening simultaneously across the state, linked together for one big Zoom to hear from special guests.

Register and mark your calendars for May 20 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (308 Meadows St, New Bern). Snacks will be provided.

In 2026, we must elect champions for our courts up and down the ballot:

• re-elect Justice Anita Earls (NC Supreme Court)

• re-elect Judge John Arrowood (NC Court of Appeals)

• re-elect Judge Toby Hampson (NC Court of Appeals)

• elect Judge Christine Walczyk (NC Court of Appeals)

We’ll rally the troops for their campaigns with Justice Allison Riggs, Leader Sydney Batch (NC House Caucus), Leader Robert Reives (NC Senate Caucus), and NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton.

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May
21

HQ Open

Volunteers will gather 1 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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May
21

Young Democrats Meeting

Contact: cravencountyyoungdems@gmail.com

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May
28

HQ Open

Volunteers will gather 1 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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May
29

Tyrone Cantey Meet & Greet

Come meet and support Tyrone Cantey, candidate for Havelock mayor.

Light refreshments will be served.

Contact: canteyt@gmail.com

Fb: Tyrone Cantey for Havelock Mayor

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Jun
2

Breakfast at the Brewery

Purchase a pastry and a breakfast beverage and join Democratic Women for “good trouble” and great conversation.

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Jun
4

HQ Open

Volunteers will gather 1 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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Jun
9

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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Jun
11

HQ Open

DWCC will meet 12 pm-1 pm.

“Second Thursday” will occur at 1:30 pm-2:30 pm.

Volunteers will gather 2:45 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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Jun
11

Democratic Women Meeting

Join Democratic Women at headquarters and via Zoom.

Check your email for the link.

Not a member yet? Contact President Kate Blakefield at kate.blakefield@gmail.com

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Jun
11

Second Thursday Speaker Series

Speaker TBA

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Jun
16

Board of Education Work Session

Craven Democrats are encouraging its members to attend this work session.

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Jun
16

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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Jun
18

HQ Open

Volunteers will gather 1 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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Jun
22

Craven Democrats Meeting

Watch your email for the agenda.

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Jun
25

HQ Open

Volunteers will gather 1 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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Jul
14

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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Jul
21

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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Aug
11

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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Aug
18

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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Sep
8

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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Sep
15

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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Oct
13

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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Oct
20

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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Nov
10

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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Nov
17

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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Dec
8

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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May
19

Board of Education Work Session

Craven Democrats are encouraging its members to attend this work session.

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May
18

Officers Meeting

Dr.  Cassandra Stroud Conover, new Chair for the NCDP District 1, will be the guest.

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May
16

Protest!

Co-hosted by Craven Democratic Party and Democratic Women of Craven County

Join us! Our goal is to have 50 volunteers for three simultaneous protests. “Signs of Fascism,” “Did You Vote for This?,” and “What’s Up?”

Protestors will line up on MLK Boulevard, stretching from the New Bern Mall to Glenburnie Road.

Contact: kate.blakefield@gmail.com

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May
14

Civics 101: Getting Back to Basics

Join former history teacher Hazel Dozier as she explains how the government works - or should work - and leads an in-depth discussion about the importance of checks-and-balances.

This series is sponsored by the Craven County Democratic Party.

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May
14

Second Thursday Speaker Series

The NCDP Coordinated Campaign: Taking Back Our State

Gwyn Schooler will discuss the NC Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign, which will help get Democrats elected up and down the ballot. Come discover how YOU can volunteer!

Ms. Schooler is the NCDP Regional Organizing Director, Wilmington & Southeastern NC.

The Second Thursday Speaking Series is sponsored by the Craven Democratic Party

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May
14

Democratic Women Meeting

Join Democratic Women at headquarters and via Zoom.

Check your email for the link.

Not a member yet? Contact President Kate Blakefield at kate.blakefield@gmail.com

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May
14

HQ Open

“Second Thursday” will occur at 1:30 pm-2:30 pm.

DWCC will meet 12 pm-1 pm.

Volunteers will gather 2:45 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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May
12

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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May
9

Duffest

Find our table at Duffest!

Volunteers needed.

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May
9

Lainy White Office Hours

Ward 4 Alderman Lainy White will be available to meet with constituents on the Saturday before the second Tuesday each month.

She invites all Craven County residents to bring their questions and concerns as she “bridges the gap.”.

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May
9

HQ Cleanup Day

Come help us clean up the storage room!

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May
7

HQ Open

Volunteers will gather 1 pm-5 pm to assist candidates, create protest posters, write postcards, etc.

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May
5

Breakfast at the Brewery

Purchase a pastry and a breakfast beverage and join Democratic Women for “good trouble” and great conversation.

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May
5

Board of Aldermen Budget Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend this budget meeting.

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May
2

DWNC Region 10 Convention

Please join Democratic Women of Craven County on Saturday, May 2, from 10 am to 12 pm when they co-host the Democratic Women of NC Region 10 Convention.

Registration is required: https://www.mobilize.us/mcdpnc/event/912948/

The biennial event will take place at Craven County Democratic Headquarters, 1232 South Glenburnie Road, in New Bern. We are located in the Food Lion Shopping Center.

The keynote speaker will be Cramer Vaughn, president of DWNC; and guest speaker will be Marla Barthen, co-president of ERA-NC Alliance. A light brunch will be served.

New officers will be elected for Region 10 during the gathering. Nominations should be sent to Vickie Zangwill (frangzang@yahoo.com) before April 24.

In addition, each county's leadership is asked to present – either in person or via a printed report – highlights of their chapter.

Counties in Region 10 are Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico, and Tyrrell.

Convention co-hosts are Carteret County Democratic Women.

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May
2

District 1 Democratic Convention

Delegates from throughout District 1 will meet

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Apr
28

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Craven Democrats are strongly encouraging its members to attend Aldermen meetings.

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Apr
27

Craven Democrats Meeting

Watch your email for the agenda.

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Apr
26

James City Founders Day Celebration

Fundraiser sponsored by the James City Historical Society

Tickets are $50 each See: jamescityhistory.org

Scheduled speakers:

US Rep Don Davis

Judge John H. Banks

Ms. Tina Adkins

Rev. Dr. Ira Credle

Chef James “Smoke” Boyd

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Apr
21

Super Precinct FTG Meeting

FOR THE GOOD (of the community) Fort Totten, Trent Woods, and Glenburnie/Grover C. Fields precincts organized as a Craven County Democratic Party SuperPrecinct (a cluster of more than two individual precincts).

FTG Super Precinct is a grassroots organization that meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at CCDP headquarters. If you live within the bounds of the new SuperPrecinct (previously known numerically as N2, N3N5 and 3), and are Democrat or Democrat-leaning, please join us!

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/570036807054806

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Apr
18

Wainwright Dinner

CCDP’s annual fundraising dinner honoring William L. Wainwright will be held at The Flame (2301 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern).

Details are forthcoming.

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Apr
16

Board of Education Meeting

Craven Democrats are encouraging its members to attend Board of Education meetings.

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Apr
16

Young Democrats Meeting

Contact: cravencountyyoungdems@gmail.com

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