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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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SUNDAY, FEB 1

MONDAY, FEB 2

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 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. 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 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, FEB 3

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, FEB 4

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

THURSDAY, FEB 5

Open jam session at Pamlico Community College, the first and fifth Thursday of every month. It’s open to all. At the PCC Delamar Center Auditorium. PCC is on Hwy 306 between Grantsboro and Arapahoe. All levels welcome. For more info, contact 252-249-1851 ext 3113 [email protected] 6 p.m.

Intermediate French Conversation Group. The group meets on the first and third Thursday at the new Pamlico County Library, 13896 NC 55 in Alliance in the community room at the rear of the building. For questions and to RSVP contact Marsha at [email protected] or call/text 252-617-5960, 2-3 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB 6

Grammy winning trio The String Revolution comes to the Old Theater in Oriental, presented by Pamlico Musical Society. Formed in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, The String Revolution is a boundary-pushing, genre-blending ensemble comprised of three world-class guitarists who fuse diverse styles into a singular, captivating sound. With a style marked by intricate melodies, rich harmonies, and virtuosic technique, the trio features guitarist Janet Robin, who has toured with the likes of Lindsey Buckingham, Air Supply and others; Markus Illko, an award-winning Austrian guitarist; and Cuban guitarist Rober Luis. Tickets $30, available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental & New Bern, and online at pamlicomusic.org. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. starts at 7:30 p.m.

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.

PAMLICO PARTNERS FOR DEMOCRACY Meets on every 1st Friday @ 2:00. Heritage Center, Grantsboro. All party affiliations welcome Gain new perspectives on the challenges we are facing and our coalitions of resistance. Hear from 3 speakers, between the ages of 30 and 50, who are coming to share their point of view. 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB 7

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.

SUNDAY, FEB 8

The musical comedy Mamma Mia comes to the Old Theater in Oriental. Showtime: 3 p.m. Box office opens at 2 p.m., doors open at 2:30 p.m. Admission by donation ($10 suggested). Free popcorn. 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.) Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB 9

NAACP monthly meeting, the second Monday of every month. Senior Service Building in Alliance, 6 p.m.

An Information/Orientation Session for prospective volunteers will be held at Heartworks 21st Century Community Learning Center, 709 Main Street, Bayboro. You will get a tour of the facility and learn about the free AfterSchool and Summer Programs that serve Kindergarten- 8th grade children. Volunteers are needed to read with children, tutor math, help in the classrooms and/or assist other volunteers with group enrichment activities such as Yoga, Chess, Basketball, Drumming, Book Club, etc.. (Believe it or not - the kids love all of those activities.) A weekly commitment is NOT required. 
Enter the building at the door under the exterior staircase of the big building.
Can’t make the meeting? Contact Katherine Hudson at 919-906-4968 or [email protected] 1:30 p.m.

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at the back room at Brantley’s in Oriental at 6 p.m.

The One-Off Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Perry Griffin Foundation House in Oriental. After reading 2 books: Life Worth Living, a Guide to What Matters Most by Volf, Croasmun and McAnnally-Linz, and Wake Up Grateful by Kristi Nelson, the book club is now focusing on topics about life and living. 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.

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. 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 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, FEB 10

Oriental Town Commissioners meeting, Town Hall. Second Tuesday of every month. Open to the public, 6 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, FEB 11

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 in Bayboro, 5 p.m.

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

THURSDAY, FEB 12

FRIDAY, FEB 13

SATURDAY, FEB 14 Valentine’s Day

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.

SUNDAY, FEB 15

The Old Theater’s Annual membership meeting is at The Old Theater in Oriental. Previous members and new members are invited to attend. Prospective members will have an opportunity to join before and after the meeting. There is social time with refreshments from Mariposa before the meeting. The Board of Directors will present a review of 2026 events and share their vision going forward. A question/answer session will provide members an opportunity to provide input and ask questions. Entertainment afterward by the Notta Band with Tom (Mac) McWilliams, George Bailey and Dave Holt. Eighty years ago, The Old Theater was the local movie theater. Many residents remember when movies cost a quarter and popcorn was a dime. The theater has always been a cornerstone of life in Oriental. 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.) Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB 16 Presidents’ Day

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 meeting. 7 p.m. (bi-monthly)

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at the back room at Brantley’s in Oriental at 6 p.m.

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. 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 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, FEB 17

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, FEB 18

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

THURSDAY, FEB 19

Intermediate French Conversation Group. The group meets on the first and third Thursday at the new Pamlico County Library, 13896 NC 55 in Alliance in the community room at the rear of the building. For questions and to RSVP contact Marsha at [email protected] or call/text 252-617-5960, 2-3 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB 20

SATURDAY, FEB 21

Oriental celebrates the Chinese/Lunar New Year with a Dragon Run. The Chinese Dragon and team are bringing on the new year – 2026 is the “Year of the Horse.” (We’ve been in the Year of the Snake.) The Dragon makes its run on Hodges Street by the harbor at 2:00 p.m. Throughout the day local restaurants and the Piggly Wiggly will have Asian food specials. Since unofficially adopting the Dragon as a symbol for the Town of Oriental in the 1960s the running of the Dragon has occurred on New Year’s Eve and on special occasions throughout the year. For the last fiftteen years there has also been a Dragon Run for the Chinese New Year. Kids are welcome to march along with the Dragon. Bring pots and pans to make a little supportive noise along with the Drumming Dragons. For more info contact Larry Summers 252-675-0467

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.

SUNDAY, FEB 22

Songs From The Road Band is coming to the Old Theater in Oriental, sponsored by the Old Theater. An award-winning NC based Bluegrass band that captivates audiences with accomplished picking, harmony singing, and grammy award winning songwriting blending musical genres and appealing to all age groups of music. Tickets are $30.00
Available Online or at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental. A $2.00 service charge will be added for online transactions. 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.) Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB 23

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at the back room at Brantley’s in Oriental at 6 p.m.

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. 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 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, FEB 24

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, FEB 25

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

THURSDAY, FEB 26

PAMLICO PROGRESSIVES INDIVISIBLE, Meets monthly, on the 4th Thursday, 5:00-7: @ Silos downstairs. Join like-minded people to talk about saving democracy, your social security and your country. Come to GOOD COMPANY at Silos, downstairs, eat pizza, meet your neighbors and talk in a safe space.  All party affiliations are welcome. Sponsored by Pamlico Progressives Indivisible.

FRIDAY, FEB 27

With charisma as warm as the Kentucky sun, The Kentucky Gentlemen are bringing their unique, fun blend of pop, country, and R&B to the Old Theater in Oriental,
presented by Pamlico Musical Society. Don’t miss this dynamic duo’s high energy brand of entertainment that defines new paths for musical genre mashups. Tickets to the concert are $30 and are available in Oriental at Nautical Wheelers, 411 Broad Street; in
New Bern at Nautical Wheelers, 202A Craven Street; and online at pamlicomusic.org. 7:30 p.m.

Nautical Wheelers’ next Wine Tasting is Friday Feb 27 in New Bern 4-6 p.m., then Sat Feb 28 in Oriental at 2 & 3 p.m. 411 Broad Street in Oriental and at 202 A Craven Street in New Bern. 252-249-0359.

SATURDAY, FEB 28

Nautical Wheelers’ next Wine Tasting is Friday Feb 27 in New Bern 4-6 p.m., then Sat Feb 28 in Oriental at 2 & 3 p.m. 411 Broad Street in Oriental and at 202 A Craven Street in New Bern. 252-249-0359.

PCC Foundation’s 14th Annual Great Oyster Roast and Chili Cookoff at the college’s Delamar Center. Entertainment by Southern Hellcats, rain or shine. Proceeds from the event go to support student scholarships. Tickets are $30 per person for all-you-can-eat oysters and chili. ($15 per person “chili-only” tickets are also available.) BYO gloves, knives, beverages, etc. Enter a crockpot of your best chili for a chance at a trophy and bragging rights. (Entries are due by 2 p.m. on the day of the contest.) Door prizes and a 50-50 raffle! 3 - 5 p.m.

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 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

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 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 construct one ramp every month. Contact Tom Newman at 252-671-4811 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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