April Events in Pamlico County and the annual Dragon Burn

The Pamlico County Arts Council held the annual Dragon Burn at the Silo's Red Rooster in Oriental Saturday, March 19, 2022.

April 1, Friday

“Biber to Bach: Captivating Concertos for Strings,” presented by The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra at Bethany Christian Church (8126 Highway 306, at the intersection of 306 and Kershaw Rd in Arapahoe), 7 p.m.

Books on the Go, the CPRL Bookmobile is on the Move. This week the book mobile will be in Vandemere from 12-3 and then in Hobucken from 3-5 p.m.

Oriental’s History Museum honors the men and women from Oriental who served in WWII with a new exhibit running March 11 - July 30

Free Community Meal every Saturday night @ Pamlico Lighthouse Farm Ministries, 3154 Mill Pond Rd, Bayboro, 7 p.m.

April 2, Saturday

“Shine a Light on a Future,” First Annual Luminary Launch from the Oriental Woman’s Club (Proceeds help fund teacher mini-grants and benefit Pamlico County students), Lou Mac Park, Oriental, 7-9 p.m.

The Village Gallery in Oriental welcomes Janet Jaworski as April’s Guest Artist. There will be an Artist’s Reception at the gallery featuring Janet and her work. 300 Hodges Street, 2-5 p.m.

April 4, Monday

Pamlico County Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (monthly)

Board of Commissioners meeting, Courtroom on the second floor of the Pamlico County Courthouse, 7 p.m. (bi-monthly)

Pamlico County Primary School Spring Book Fair, April 4-April 8

The Pamlico County Arts Council held the annual Dragon Burn at the Silo's Red Rooster in Oriental Saturday, March 19, 2022.

April 5, Tuesday

Oriental Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 8 a.m. (monthly)

"It's Crime We Talk Bookclub," Pamlico County Library, PCHS, April's Book Club Book: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, 6 p.m.

PCHS Baseball and Softball vs. Northside Pinetown 6 – 7 p.m.

April 6, Wednesday

Open Mic Night at the Silos in Oriental. The music begins at 7p.m.

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. There is a warning horn at 1725 (usually) and again at the start. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. The race starts at 1730 GPS time.

April 7, Thursday

NCWorks Job Workshop: The Pamlico County Public Library and NC Works present an ongoing partnership to help Pamlico County residents navigate employment waters and find their dream jobs. Come have one-on-one instruction in crafting a personalized resume, cover letter, and internet presence to land the job of your dreams. The first Friday of the month is dedicated to helping you find the job you want. 4-6 p.m.

PCHS (H) Track 4 PM – 5 PM

PCMS Baseball/Softball vs. Grover C. Fields 4 PM – 6 PM

April 8, Friday

The Oriental In-Water Boat Show at the Oriental Harbor Marina organized by the Oriental Rotary Club (April 8-10)

PCHS (H) Baseball and Softball vs. Southside 6 PM – 7 PM

Free Community Meal every Saturday night @ Pamlico Lighthouse Farm Ministries, 3154 Mill Pond Rd, Bayboro, 7 p.m.

The Pamlico County Arts Council held the annual Dragon Burn at the Silo's Red Rooster in Oriental Saturday, March 19, 2022.

April 9, Saturday

Third Annual Gospel, Blues and Barbecue, sponsored by the Pamlico County Arts Council, at the Silos Red Rooster Bar in Oriental

Diego Figueiredo and Ken Peplowski at the Oriental Old Theater by the Pamlico Musical Society, 7:30 p.m.

PCHS Prom @ PCC Delamar Center 7:30 PM – 10 PM

April 11, Monday

NAACP monthly meeting, Senior Service Building in Alliance, 6 p.m. (monthly)

PCHS Golf at Home Minnesott Country Club 2 PM – 3 PM

April 12, Tuesday

PCHS (H) Softball vs. Havelock 6 PM – 7 PM

April 13, Wednesday

Open Mic Night at the Silos, Oriental. The music begins at 7 p.m.

PCMS Track (HOME) 4 – 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. There is a warning horn at 1725 (usually) and again at the start. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. The race starts at 1730 GPS time.

April 14, Thursday

Easter Egg Drop at Camp Don Lee Airfield sponsored by the Pamlico Partnership for Children, 11 a.m.

The Pamlico County Arts Council held the annual Dragon Burn at the Silo's Red Rooster in Oriental Saturday, March 19, 2022.

April 15, Friday

Pamlico Family Movie Night, Pamlico County Library, PCHS. Bring a blanket, some snacks, and get cozy in the library. Popcorn provided. 6:15 p.m.

PCHS SB vs. Bear Grass 5 PM – 6 PM

Free Community Meal every Saturday night @ Pamlico Lighthouse Farm Ministries, 3154 Mill Pond Rd, Bayboro, 7 p.m.

April 17, Sunday

“Road to Bali” (1952), Sunday Classic Cinema at The Old Theater in Oriental, 3 p.m.

April 18, Monday

Board of Commissioners meeting, Courtroom on the second floor of the Pamlico County Courthouse, 7 p.m.

April 20, Wednesday

Spanish English Exchange, Pamlico County Library, PCHS 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night at the Silos, Oriental. The music begins at 7p.m.

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. There is a warning horn at 1725 (usually) and again at the start. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. The race starts at 1730 GPS time.

The Pamlico County Arts Council held the annual Dragon Burn at the Silo's Red Rooster in Oriental Saturday, March 19, 2022.

April 22, Friday

“Finishing the Mural Party,” A celebration of Don Henderson and his community mural at the Old Town Hall building at 505 New St, Oriental. Come by at 5 p.m. to put the finishing touches on the mural, and then at 6:00 p.m. celebrate with a live band, food and drink.

Free Community Meal every Saturday night @ Pamlico Lighthouse Farm Ministries, 3154 Mill Pond Rd, Bayboro, 7 p.m.

April 23, Saturday

150 Year Anniversary of Pamlico County, celebrations starting at the County Courthouse lawn with the opening of the 1972 time capsule, continues at the Pamlico Heritage Center, 10:30 a.m.

The Dust Parade band at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, fundraiser for the PCHS band

SailPack Regatta in Oriental (April 23-24) The Sailpack Regatta in Oriental is an official inter-conference event recognized by the ICSA, the governing body of college sailing. There are 20 collegiate teams participating in two days of sailing. Silos hosts a pig-pickin’ Friday night.

Midori, a child prodigy and internationally renowned concert violinist for over 30 years performs at The Old Theater in Oriental, presented by the Pamlico Musical Society, 7:30 p.m.

The Pamlico County Arts Council held the annual Dragon Burn at the Silo's Red Rooster in Oriental Saturday, March 19, 2022.

April 25, Monday

PCHS Golf @ Pamlico - Conference Tournament Minnesott Country Club 2 PM – 3 PM

April 27, Wednesday

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. There is a warning horn at 1725 (usually) and again at the start. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. The race starts at 1730 GPS time.

Open Mic Night at the Silos, Oriental. The music begins at 7p.m.

April 28, Thursday

Friends of the Pamlico County Library Meeting, Pamlico County Library, PCHS 4 p.m. (monthly)

PCMS Baseball/Softball vs. HJ MacDonald 4 PM – 6 PM

PCMS Track (HOME) 4 PM – 6 PM

April 29, Friday

The Wizard of Oz, The Old Theater in Oriental, presented by The Arapahoe Charter School Theatre Arts Program, Friday April 29th & Saturday April 30th at 7:00 pm. Sunday, May 1st, Matinee at 2:00 p.m.

PCHS (H) Baseball and Softball vs. East Carteret 6 PM – 7 PM

The Pamlico County Arts Council held the annual Dragon Burn at the Silo's Red Rooster in Oriental Saturday, March 19, 2022.