August 2022 Events and Resources in Pamlico County and a few of our shrimp trawlers

Hello and welcome to our August Events page for Pamlico County! With your help, I am attempting to combine monthly events from the entire county. If you have something to include, or see a needed correction, please email me: [email protected]

Want to do something for our community? Check out (or add to) our "Volunteers Needed" section at the end of the newsletter.

**A Go-Fund-Me has been placed by the sister of Bill Smith, who died in an accident recently. Here her is notice and a link to the site to help support his surviving wife and daughter. From his sister, "on July 30th my brother had a tragic accident while working and unfortunately passed away. He was 35. Bill leaves behind a wife and child, Bill was the sole earner for the family. Due to the nature of his job as a commercial fisherman, he was away often and Robin stayed at home with their 9 year old daughter. The family did not have any life insurance. Bill had a good heart and just wanted to make sure his family was taken care of. All donations will go directly to his wife and daughter to help them stay on their feet during this extremely hard transition."

Monday, August 1

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

Tuesday, August 2

Oriental’s monthly Town Board meeting at Town Hall, 8 a.m.

Pamlico County Public Library Summer Reading Program Grand Finale, PCHS, 1 p.m.

Fred A. Anderson Elementary PTO meeting, at the school, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, August 3

Correctional Officer Training Event, interviews and offers for jobs at the Pamlico Correctional Institution, 601 N. 3rd St, Bayboro, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fish Fry Fundraiser for Kelly Twinz Helping Hands Foundation, Inc at CK Hair Supply, 783 Main St., Alliance, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It's Crime We Talk Bookclub, Pamlico County Public Library book club, 6 p.m.

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.

Thursday, August 4

Hoff 'n' Finch play in the beer garden at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, August 5

Book/Tech Mobile at Vandemere, call the Pamlico County Public Library at 252-745-3515 for details, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Hobuken, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Western Murder Mystery Who Killed Mr. Blatherskite? at the Oriental Old Theater. Tickets available online, at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and the Old Theater Box Office on the day of performance, 7:30p.m.

Saturday, August 6

YNTO Pamlico County Relief Team Stuff-My-Bag Community Event: school supplies, free food, bounce house, corn hole and free haircuts, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

The Village Gallery welcomes August’s Artist of the Month, Judy Crane. Artist Reception at the Oriental Village Gallery, 300 Hodges St in Oriental, 2 – 5p.m.

Western Murder Mystery Who Killed Mr. Blatherskite? at the Oriental Old Theater. Tickets available online, at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and the Old Theater Box Office on the day of performance, 7:30p.m.

Dr. Paul plays in the beer garden at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday, August 7

Western Murder Mystery Who Killed Mr. Blatherskite? at the Oriental Old Theater. Tickets available online, at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and the Old Theater Box Office on the day of performance, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, August 9

Join artist Veronica Campos-Hallstrom in the back room of Brantley’s Restaurant for ArtWorks, Register here. Lunch & Learn, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Wednesday, August 10

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.

Friday, August 12

Pamlico's Gamer Time, Pamlico County Public Library, PCHS, 3 - 6 p.m

Big Jim Kohler Blues Band plays in the beer garden at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) presents the 2022 Dragon’s Breath Regatta Aug 12 -14. Race headquarters at Oriental Marina and Inn by the harbor. This Regatta is for sailing vessels 20’ and longer. You can also contact Todd Cox at 802-999-7572 or at [email protected] for more info.

Saturday, August 13

Back to School Bash: Free Family Day, Broad Creek Christian Church, 2 p.m-7 p.m.

The Oriental Dragon Boat Festival at River Dunes. It is free to attend. Bring a non-perishable canned good to add to the collection for Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves – the local food pantry. Races begin around 10a.m. Saturday with the last race ending about 3p.m.

The Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) presents the 2022 Dragon’s Breath Regatta Aug 12 -14. Race headquarters at Oriental Marina and Inn by the harbor. This Regatta is for sailing vessels 20’ and longer. You can also contact Todd Cox at 802-999-7572 or at [email protected] for more info.

Sunday, August 14

The Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) presents the 2022 Dragon’s Breath Regatta Aug 12 -14. Race headquarters at Oriental Marina and Inn by the harbor. This Regatta is for sailing vessels 20’ and longer. You can also contact Todd Cox at 802-999-7572 or at [email protected] for more info.

Watermelon at the Bond's house in Oriental, Neuse and Ragan Road, Fay Bond will serve free watermelon at 4 p.m.

Monday, August 15

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

Wednesday, August 17

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.

Friday, August 19

Pamlico County High School football vs. Washington (home), 7 p.m.

TerryLynn Melody plays in the beer garden at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, August 20

The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival presents an August Fundraiser in the beer garden at The New Village Brewery. Featuring live music by Dust Parade, plus Jim Kellenberger’s famous brats for $10 a plate, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24

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.

Friday, August 26

Pamlico Family Movie Night, bring some snacks, your favorite blanket, and get cozy in the library for family movie night. Popcorn provided. Pamlico County Public Library, PCHS, 6:15 p.m

Brant Island Strings plays in the beer garden at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Blackbeard’s Last Revenge with 13 Signs You Should Stop Being a Pirate, at the Oriental Old Theater. Tickets available online, at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and the Old Theater Box Office on the day of performance, 7:30p.m.

Saturday, August 27

Darrell Gibbs hosts a Fish Fry at Pilgrim’s Chapel MB Church, 1413 Silverbrook Road, Oriental, noon

The Oriental’s Woman’s Club holds their 10th annual golf tournament at Minnesott Golf & Country Club, 9 a.m.

Hoff 'n' Finch play in the beer garden at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Blackbeard’s Last Revenge with 13 Signs You Should Stop Being a Pirate, at the Oriental Old Theater. Tickets available online, at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and the Old Theater Box Office on the day of performance, 7:30p.m.

Sunday, August 28

Blackbeard’s Last Revenge with 13 Signs You Should Stop Being a Pirate, at the Oriental Old Theater. Tickets available online, at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and the Old Theater Box Office on the day of performance, 3 p.m.

Monday, August 29

Welcome Back to School, Hurricanes! Relax in the cool, quiet room of the Pamlico County Public Library (at PCHS) with a movie, book or a snack after your first two days back at school. After-school until 5 p.m.

Tuesday, August 30

Welcome Back to School, Hurricanes! Relax in the cool, quiet room of the Pamlico County Public Library (at PCHS) with a movie, book or a snack after your first two days back at school. After-school until 5 p.m.

Wednesday, August 31

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.

Volunteers Needed

*Vennie Himbry is looking for land or a building to be donated to her non-profit called the Bayboro Development Center to help people who have been incarcerated in the county get back on their feet. Contact Vennie at [email protected]

*Child Advocates Needed: The NC Guardian ad Litem Program for Judicial District 3B (Carteret, Craven and Pamlico Counties) is recruiting volunteer Guardian ad Litem Child Advocates. We provide training and support for this important role as the "voice of the child" in court. When a petition has been filed alleging that a child has been abused or neglected, the Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate is appointed by the Judge to do an independent investigation of the child's circumstances, get to know the child and their wishes, and provide information in court about what is truly in that child's best interest. To learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of a child, go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call us at 252-639-3232.

*The Old Theater in Oriental is looking for volunteers: "We have open positions on the Board of Directors that need to be filled.Treasurer/Events Coordinator/Membership/Volunteers/Grant Writing/Webmaster. Qualifications Desired: Team and management experience, good communication and organization skills, proficient with email. The Old Theater has other jobs with less responsibility, such as acting in a play, working behind the scenes with sets and props, writing a script, helping publicity deliver posters, finding sponsors for shows, and operating sound and lights. Let us know what your skills are and how you would like to volunteer." Contact [email protected], 206-406-1621