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March 2025 Events, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities in Pamlico County, NC

March 2025 Events, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities in Pamlico County, NC

Andrea Bruce
March 01, 2025

A Pamlico County tractor sits in a corn field on Feb. 5, 2025. (Photo by Eleazar Yisrael)

Take a look through our calendar of events sourced from every corner of Pamlico County…enough to keep you busy for sure. Also, at the bottom of this long page is an important list of resources and volunteer opportunities. If you have something to include or see a needed correction, please email: [email protected]

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SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

The Collard cook-off and Soup'a Bowl at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere. Winner receives a trophy and gift credit to the store. 4 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere. (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

The Old Theater presents Songs From The Road Band, Songs From The Road Band is an Asheville, North Carolina based bluegrass supergroup, sometimes referred to as “a band of melodic pirates.” Box Office opens 2:00p; doors open 2:30p. Wine and soft drinks available by donation. Tickets: $25 ($20 for Old Theater members, military, and students with ID) available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern or online at this link. For more info call 252-249-0477, 3 p.m.

Oriental’s Drummin’ Dragons get together every Sunday afternoon. You’ll find them in Lou Mac Park in Oriental on Sunday afternoons in summer, weather permitting. In inclement weather, they gather at the Oriental United Methodist Fellowship Hall (and possibly for the winter). All are invited – come on by and learn to drum. (They have some spare drums for you to try.) Have questions before you go? Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

Songs from the Road Band will perform at The Old Theater in Oriental Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 3

Pamlico County Board of Commissioners meeting, The meeting is in the Patsy Sadler Room in the Courthouse Annex. If there is a larger crowd, the meetings are held in the second floor courtroom. The courthouse is at 202 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515. Here are notes from the last February meeting. 7 p.m. (bi-monthly)

Open Sailing with Bow To Stern every Monday in Oriental. Bow to Stern invites you to come sailing on their fleet of Cape Dory Typhoons. Not sure how to sail? They’ll pair you with an experienced sailor. Afterwards, hang out with everyone at the fire pit and watch the sun set over the creeks. Let them know you’re coming by registering here. $25 per sailor for the evening. Call 252-249-2424 or email for more information [email protected]. Bow To Stern is at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd – for directions click here, 3 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 4 – 5:30 pm at The Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Chorale performs in concert at least four times a year, including Spirit of Christmas weekend and opening the Croaker Festival.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Oriental hosts a Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5-7 p.m.

Pamlico Community Band rehearses every Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. For more information contact Chris Mele at 252-626-6928. St. Peter is at 1149 White Farm Road in Oriental, 7-8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

Pamlico County Public Library Book/Tech Mobile Visits Oriental at the Piggly Wiggly, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Arapahoe Town Hall, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

Reception: Oriental's Remarkable Women, a special exhibition at the Oriental History Museum February 22 – June 14. This exhibition honors those women from this area who were the driving force behind the founding of important events, traditions, and non-profit organizations. Most of these women have passed away but their efforts remain making the area a better and more vibrant place to live. They spearheaded the development of lasting structures that contribute to the daily lives of area residents. Oriental and the County now have a history museum, health clinic, theater for musical and other productions, food bank...and the list goes on. Oriental's History Museum is located at 802 Broad Street. Hours are: Friday 11-3, Saturday 1-4. Admission is always free, donations gratefully accepted. For more information contact us: [email protected]. Reception is from 1-4 p.m

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

Pamlico County Library Book Sale, the Friends hold monthly book sales at the white trailer (annex) located behind the current library. Open from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the second Saturday of each month. Take as many books as you wish and donate what you can...no set prices. We look forward to seeing you! 10-2 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere. (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Spring Forward an hour for Daylight Savings Time

MONDAY, MARCH 10

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

Youth Group at the Oriental United Methodist Church in the fellowship hall, 5:30-7 p.m.

The One-Off Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of every month, at the Perry Griffin Foundation House. Nelda Coats and Nancy Piner invite you to join them. The topic is emailed to participants each month in advance, but it’s not necessary to prepare in order to attend. New attendees are most welcome. If you have any questions, contact Nelda Coats 252-639-1616 or Nancy Piner 252-670-2615, or just show up at the Perry Griffin Foundation House, 300 High Street, Oriental. 4 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Oriental Town Commissioners meeting, Town Hall. Second Tuesday of every month. Open to the public, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

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

The Pamlico County Library hosts a mystery book club the second Wednesday of each month. Each month a novel selected from the winners of the annual Edgar Awards will be discussed. For more info please contact the library at 252-745-3515. Pamlico County Library is located at 603 Main Street in Bayboro, 5 p.m.

March 13 and 24

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

Pamlico County High School Track - Northside vs Southside @ Pamlico 4 PM – 6 PM

Pamlico County High School Evening with the Arts 5:45 PM – 7 PM (PCHS Cafeteria)

The Gathering, at The Bean in Oriental. You’re invited to check out The Gathering – a new group sponsored by Oriental United Methodist Church to make space for community and conversation in a non-traditional setting. There’s no hard sell – just a place to gather and talk. Call 252-249-0213 or email [email protected]. 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

The Oriental Woman’s Club’s 2025 Chowder Cook-off attracts about a dozen cooks – they put their best chowder forward. A $10 ticket gets you a chance to taste different kinds of chowders and vote for your fave to win the People’s Choice Award. Cash only, please. Tickets available at the gate. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere. (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

MONDAY, MARCH 17

Pamlico County High School Winter Athletics Banquet

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

The third and fifth Thursdays of the month mean Open Jam Session at Pamlico Community College. It’s open to all. Bring your instrument – or voice – or maybe only a chair to just come to listen. It all happens in PCC’s Delamar Center Auditorium. PCC is on Hwy 306 between Grantsboro and Arapahoe. All levels of unplugged playing welcome. For more info, contact Denise McDermott 252-249-1851 ext 3113 [email protected], 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

Pamlico Community Band performs their Spring Concert at The Old Theater in Oriental. Musicians from all over the county gather to play, including: Big Band Polka, Comedy Classic Themes and America The Beautiful. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere. (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

Pamlico County High School Prom 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

Classical music and comedy come together: Duo Baldo plays Sunday March 23, 4:30 p.m. at The Old Theater in Oriental.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

Duo Baldo plays at The Old Theater in Oriental. Virtuosic performances with slapstick theater humor and pop culture, presented by the Pamlico Musical Society. Tickets $30, available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental & New Bern, and online at pamlicomusic.org . Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on the porch before the show. The Pamlico Musical Society is a non-profit organization bringing musical entertainment, enrichment, and education to Pamlico County. To learn more call 252-617-2125 or visit www.pamlicomusic.org. 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 24

Pamlico County School Board Meeting, 4th Monday of every month. 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

The Dragon Burn, hosted by the Pamlico Arts Council behind the Silos Restaurant in Oriental. A dragon effigy is constructed behind the Red Rooster Bar (located behind the Silos Restaurant). There’s food, a cash bar, and music – the Southern Hellcats play the Red Rooster Stage. This is a ticketed event and membership drive. $25 for individuals, or $50 gets you and your family in the gate and signed as a member for the Pamlico County Arts Council. Purchase your tickets here. All proceeds benefit the Pamlico County Arts Council and their annual programs.

The SailPack Interconference Regatta is scheduled for March 29-30. The Sailpack Regatta in Oriental is an official interconference event recognized by the ICSA, the governing body of college sailing. There are 18 collegiate teams participating in two days of sailing.

Pamlico Support Group of Autism Society of NC - Monthly Meeting. The Pamlico Support Group of Autism Society of NC and the Pamlico County Library are working together to provide monthly support meetings to those with autism and their family members. 11am – 12:30pm

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere. (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

MONDAY, MARCH 31

PCHS Men's Golf - HOME 1:30 PM – 5 PM

RESOURCES

People living with Parkinson’s Disease in and around Pamlico County now have a support group. Pamlico Parkinson’s Network provides a place to talk, as well as learn what those with PD can do – and what’s being done – to deal with the still-incurable condition. PPN meetings are open not only to people with Parkinson’s but also to those who care for – and about them. For more info, contact Dave at [email protected], Kim at 670-8987

The Pamlico Progressives are a concerned group of citizens who seek to bring about change by focusing on issues that affect our community and by holding elected officials accountable. They seek to let our collective voices be heard to influence positive change. They meet as needed. All are welcome to join them. For more information, follow them on Facebook or call Diane Lemieux at 802-318-1083

Alcoholics Anonymous meets throughout the week at several locations in the area: At Oriental Free Will Baptist Church at 600 Ragan Road in Oriental, Tuesdays at 8p, and again Friday nights at 8p. (2nd brick building on the left).

At Alliance United Methodist Church at 687 Main Street in Bayboro, Thursday at 7:30 pm. (a great meeting for new members).

At St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 402 Freemason Street in Oriental, Sunday at 7 p.m.

“If you want to drink, that’s your business… If you want to stop drinking, that’s ours.” Alcoholics Anonymous New Bern Hotline:(252) 633-3716

Al-Anon – for those worried about someone with a drinking problem – meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 403 Mildred Street in Oriental. It is open to all.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) – At Oriental Free Will Baptist Church at 600 Ragan Road in Oriental (2nd brick building on left). Open Meeting Tuesdays from 6:30-6:70 p.m. Women’s Group Saturday 6:30p.

Narcotics Anonymous – A group atmosphere which provides help from peers, and offers an on-going support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Never Alone – meets Wednesday at 7 pm. at Alliance United Methodist Church, 687 Main Street in Bayboro.

For a list of other meetings in Pamlico County, including Narcotics Anonymous, click here.

The Pamlico Survivors of Suicide Support Group (SOS) is a free support group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Whether it happened recently or decades ago, all are welcome to attend these sessions which are led by experienced counselors. Contact Branson Dunn at 304-839-4131 [email protected] or Katherine Hudson at 252-745-4510 for information about the date, time and location of the next group meeting.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

*The Neuse Neighbors Network (NNN) needs you. NNN is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to helping local seniors age in place. NNN volunteers choose the type and timing of the tasks they can help with. There are no fixed commitments and you can meet new people. For more information on volunteering or becoming a member, call 252-665-8807 or email [email protected]

*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]

*Pamlico County Senior Services needs more volunteers to help build handicap access ramps at the homes of some of Pamlico’s older residents. Senior Services provides the materials while volunteers led by Tim Balfour construct one ramp every month. Contact Tim at 745-3247 to offer a hand for the next project.

*Pamlico County Fishes And Loaves is collecting canned goods and has a drop-off point inside First Citizens Bank in Oriental. Fishes and Loaves is a cooperative effort of a number of churches and organizations in Pamlico County working to provide food to the hungry.

*Horses of Pamlico is looking for volunteers to visit the horses or help with farm repairs. They would like to have regular volunteers who can commit to at least one day a week. No experience with horses necessary. Must sign a waver. Text Sharon Vandiford for more information, 252-474-7838

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