The Havelock VFW Post #7315 is hosting the Cole Brothers- Circus of the Stars at the Havelock City Park, Hwy 70 East April 14 & 15th, 2010.
You’ll be thrilled and amazed by all the animals and acts brought from around the the world for you entertainment.
Shows start at 4:30 and 7:30 pm both days.
You can get more information at GOTOTHECIRCUS.COM or call 1-800-796-5672 M-F 9-5
I’ll see you there!
Please make plans to experience the 2010 Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour in historic New Bern, NC April 9-10.
This annual event is by the conducted by the New Bern Historical Society www.NewBernHistorical.org and the New Bern Preservation Foundation www.NewBernpf.org.
The event runs from 10am-5pm and will feature homes in the four historic districts of New Bern, the Downtown Historic District, the Riverside Historic District, the Degraffenried Historic District and the Ghent Historic District.
A free trolley for ticket holders will be available for transportion between the four districts.
Advance tickets are $15.00, active Military and dependents $13.00, groups of 12 or more $13.00 and the day of the tour $20.00.
For more information call 252-638-8558 or 252-633-6448 or visit the websites above.
Archway at Cedar Grove Cemetery New Bern
The New Bern Historical Society will present 3 nights of fun in downtown New Bern, N.C. starting October 22 and concluding on October 24, 2009.
More than 35 ghosts and spirits will be waiting for you at 18 ghostly sites including the Cedar Grove Cemetery!
Tickets are $20 the day of the event. Active duty military and students $10 with current ID , kids 3-12 are $5, under 3 FREE.
Ticket must be picked up at the New Bern Historical Society office, located at 512 Pollock Street. Office hours the day of the event are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. The phone number is 252-638-8558.
Historic homes can not accommodate strollers and Ghostwalk will go on rain or shine.
More info at www.newbernhistorical.org
BOO!
Havelock’s Annual Chili Festival was a hugh success on Saturday! With tempertures in th low 50′s it was chili eating weather. The crowd was estimated at 25,000.
Hundreds of gallons of the red stuff was dipped out to the hungry folks that came out for the food and fun. Proceeds go to local charities.
http://www.newbernsj.com/news/havelock-48778-big-shortage.html
The Fire Department will be standing by as the 28th Annual Havelock Chili Festival returns to the Walter B. Jones Jr. Park in Havelock this weekend October 16,17th.
This is a major event for the Havelock, Craven County and Cherry Point area. This annual event draws thousands of folks that want to sample chili in (atomic hot, hot, mild, and just right) versions. Look out for those “wings” too.
All contestants just abide by the International Chili Society’s rules including ” no beans’.
Please come out and suppport local charities that benefit from the profits. It you are looking for fun, and good food, you won’t be disappointed.
See you there next year at the 29th Annual Havelock Chili Festival!
Even Super Heros Run the Neuse River Bridge Run
Two famous super heros stopped fighting crime long enough to participate in the 5th Annual Neuse River Bridge Run on October 17, 2009 in New Bern, N.C.
Hundreds of runners and walkers decended on New Bern to participate in the 5k and 10k runs thru the streets and over the bridges of New Bern.
The weather was in the low 50′s, overcast and almost perfect for the event.
The Bridge Run proceeds are donated to a number of non-profit organizations in the area.
As you can see they have a lively costume contest within the race!
Please make plans to attend next year by suiting up and lacing them up!
The bridge run website is www.bridgerun.org
The Coastal Carolina Fair is coming to the fairground located between New Bern and Havelock on U.S. Hwy 70 October 29- November 2, 2009.
There will fun for all ages as you can explore the Carnival Midway featuring 67 rides, the Rabbit Show, the Commerford Petting Zoo, arts, crafts and the Duck slide. There’s alway something to see at the fair.
Nightly fireworks too!
For complete details check out: http://www.coastalcarolinafair.org/
Enjoy the Coastal Carolina Fair!
The 21st Bike MS Tour returned to New Bern and started this morning at 8am.
This massive fund raiser to fight Multiple Sclerosis is being organized by the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They hope to raise 1.5 million dollars through the efforts of over 2,000 participants, their friends, sponsors, and networking.
This is the largest cycling event in North Carolina and the weather this morning was a crisp 62 degrees under a Carolina blue sky.
Please be on the lookout for all these riders as you are out traveling today!
Thanks to everyone who are here to help break this terrible disease!
MS Bike Tour New Bern 2009
A Military Family Appreciation Day Havelock NC
The Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock will be the site of a Military Family Appreciation Day on July 18, 2009 from 2 p.m. to about 6 p.m. This annual event is sponsored by the Victory Chapel of Havelock. This is the 4th event the church has organized.
According to Pastor Gary Monnens, the family oriented event will have something for everyone including games, food, music and fun.
PEDRO will be there as well as working military dogs. You can see the classic car show and participate in various drawings.
A presentation honoring military families is scheduled at 4 p.m. Various bands will perform starting at about 4;30 p.m.
Food tickets are 4 for $1.00 and you can get hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy and drinks at very affordable family prices.
Proceeds from the car show and the gas grill raffles will be donated to the “Wounded Warriors” fund.
Last year over 600 people were in attendance and this organizers are planning for a larger crowd.
Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship with your neighbors and friends. The public is also invited to this tribute to our military families.
