Emerald Isle will sponsor a Halloween party Oct. 30 from 6-8pm at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center. There will be games, a cake walk and more. Wear a costume. Admission is one bag of wrapped candy. For info., call 252-354-6350.
The 55th Mullet Festival will be held Sat., Oct. 10, in downtown Swansboro. There will be food, games, parade, live music, arts and crafts, vendors and more. For info call 910-326-7370 or go to www.swansborofestivals.com.
The 23rd annual NC Seafood Festival will be Oct. 2-4 in Morehead City at the waterfront. This is a free celebration of seafood and the cultural heritage and traditions that surround commercial fishing. There will be musical entertainment, amusement rides, arts and craft vendors, an 8k road race, family fishing contests, sailing competitions and the 6th annual free boat show. There are also fireworks and a blessing of the fleet service. There is also a playground for little ones. Friday will run from 5 to 11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm; Sunday, 1am-5pm. For info, call 252-726-6273.
The Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild will sponsor a Kid's Day Event Sept. 12 starting at 9am. It will be held at the Salter Building on Harkers Island. For info, call 252-838-8818.
The White Oak River Chapter AARP meets Sept. 14 at 11:30 at Western Park Community Center in Cedar Point with lunch at noon. Cost is $7 per person. Reservations by Sept. 11 at 910-326-4036/3276.
Carteret General Hospital will offer a free health fair Sept. 15 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. The event runs from 10am to 4pm. Available health screenings will include asthma/pulmonary function; height, weight & body mass; and stroke screening. There will also be information on Medicare benefits, living wills, Lapband weight loss surgery, arthritis and joint pain, healthy and economical eating tips and more.
St. Peter's by the Sea will host their annual Lobster Fest fundraiser from 11am to 5pm Saturday, Sept. 26. The church is located in Swansboro. Prices are: live, $18; cooked, $20; dinners, $22. For information, call 910-326-4757.
