A full day of family fun and entertainment is being planned for Cape Carteret's 50th anniversary festival, which will feature children's activities, three bands and arts and crafts vendors on June 6. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Donations are also accepted. Food and craft vendors are also being sought. For more information on the festival or ways you can help, e-mail the planning committee at 50years@townofcapecarteret.com.
Please visit www.crystalcoastcivicctr.com for information or contact Gary Hurley at 910-452-6378 to find out about the Fishing School to be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center Feb. 28.
The Coastal Home & Garden Show will be March 6,7, & 8. For information call 252-247-3883 or 888-899-6088.
The seventh annual Carolina Chocolate Festival will take place at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. The main event will be presented from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. The festival will feature 30 chocolate vendors from across the nation who will offer samples and sales. Tickets are $8 for adults, $2 for children 5-12 and free for children 5 and under. Admission is free on Sunday for active duty service members with ID. To purchase tickets or for more information call 877-848-4976, email tpevents@earthlink.net or visit www.carolinachocolatefestival.com. read more »
I have been through a range of emotions with this snow. First it was disbelief that snow could find us in the paradise which we had chosen as a place to hide from snow and ice. Then I was a little irritated at the whole thought of snow here. Finally when it started accumulating a little, I became resigned to having to deal with it.
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This is an annual luncheon fundraiser which offers soup donated by area restaurants and the choice of a handcrafted ceramic bowl donated by local potters. Tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit Hope Mission and Martha's Cupboard. It will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City Feb. 18 from 11-1. Tickets are available at Cape Carteret Aquatic and Wellness Center, Art Escapes and Frames Inc. in Morehead City, Carteret Community College's library and bookstore and Handscapes Gallery in Beaufort.
Rodney "Darling" Dillard will be at Joslyn Hall, Carteret Community College, 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City, January 17 at 6:30pm. He is from the Darling Boys from the Andy Griffith television show. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 seniors (65 and older) and children 12 or younger. $15 at the door. Call 252-222-6123 or 222-6038.
The Down East Folk Arts Society will present Brook Williams at Clawson's Restaurant, 425 Front Street, Beaufort Jan. 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 general, $12 members, $8 students. Call 252-504-2787 or visit www.downeastfolkarts.org.
The Crystal Coast Choral Society meets at the Fellowship Hall of the Swansboro United Methodist Church. New members will be accepted until Jan. 27. Soprano, alto, tenor and bass needed.
Call 910-324-6864 or 247-5929.
Arts for the Hospital exhibit at the Carteret General Hospital Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery will feature the paintings of Chrissy Suralik through Jan. 30. Call 252-728-5117 or 726-4369 for information.
Cathy Martin Photography Show will be at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive through January. Call 252-354-5693 or contact lindaanderson@ec.rr.com for information.
The Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend artist reception will be held April 4 from 4-6pm at the Beaufort Historic Site. The featured artist will be Jaqueline Perry. Please call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.
I have written much about why we are living here in western Carteret County near the beaches of Emerald Isle.
One of my first posts here was Ten Reasons Why We Chose Carteret County. I stand by what I said in that article, but as we have gotten deeper into what passes for winter here, I have been thinking about what really makes me happy here. I have been very happy for the last two and one half years.
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The 2009 Crystal Coast Bridal Fair will be in full swing this Saturday, January 17th from 10am-4pm. Admission is $5. There will be many vendors available to help you plan your perfect day. In addition there will be exciting door prizes and fabulous fashion shows through out the day. This event is a must-do for any bride planning a 2009 wedding on the Crystal Coast.
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Yesterday was another warm January day with the temperature rising at least to sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit. I spent the morning doing paperwork with the idea that we would go for a hike during the nicest part of the day. This time of year that is between 1 PM and 3 PM.
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New Year's eve was a fantastic day to get outside and enjoy some nice weather. It was sixty-one degrees over on the beach at Emerald Isle. Given the nasty weather to the north of us, we certainly cannot complain.
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