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May events in Pamlico County and a few photos from the past 150 years
Andrea Bruce
May 03, 2022
Hello and welcome to our May 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!
During the 150 anniversary celebration of Pamlico County in April, a time capsule from 1972 was opened. It contained newspaper clippings, photos, souveniers and letters from grandparents to their grandchildren. Many of the letters have been delivered. These two have yet found their home. To see all of the contents of the 1972 Pamlico County time capsule, they are on display at the Pamlico County Heritage Center.
Sunday, May 1
Oriental’s History Museum honors the men and women from Oriental who served in WWII with a new exhibit running, Mar 11 – July 30
The Wizard of Oz, The Old Theater in Oriental, presented by The Arapahoe Charter School Theatre Arts Program, Matinee at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, May 2
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6
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)
Tuesday, May 3
Oriental’s monthly Town Board meeting at Town Hall, 8 a.m.
PCHS (H) Softball vs. Jones, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4
"It's Crime We Talk Bookclub," May's book: What happened to Paula by Katherine Dykstra, Pamlico County Library, PCHS, 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.
PCMS Track (Conference Tournament - Home) 4-6 p.m.
PCHS (H) Baseball vs. Jones, 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
PCHS (H) Track, 4 p.m.
PCHS (H) Baseball and Softball vs. Northside Pinetown, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Books on the Go: The Craven Pamlico Regional Library book mobile will be in Vandemere from 12-3 p.m. and then in Hobucken from 3-5 p.m.
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, 4-6 p.m.
The New Village Brewery, Brant Island Strings in the Beer Garden, 5-8 p.m.
"This picture was taken on August 23, 1926, of a group of Pamlico County farmers after arriving in Washington, D.C. after a three-day bus trip. The farmers took the trip to DC in order to lobby for roads in eastern NC. At that time, there were no major roads in the area and most travel was by train. The men caped along the way, sleeping in tents and cooking over an open flame. In addition to the farmers was the bus driver, sitting on the hood of the bus, the tour guide on the far right and the cook on the far left." More historic images are on display at the Pamlico County Heritage Center.
Saturday, May 7
Down East Strong Benefit to support the families of Kole Mclnnis, Dailey Shepherd, Jake Taylor, Noah Styron, Hunter Parks, Stephanie Fulcher, Teen Rawls and son Jeffery Rawls who were killed in a plane crash. Benefit Field Trial @ Bay City Fox Preserve, 1 class Hunt with Bench Show Giving out Trophies To the top 20 with the Winner Getting a Special Gift. Also, a Raffle, Silent Auction, and live auction. 3444 Baycity Rd Bayboro, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pamlico Library Comic Con: Calling all Comic Book/Anime/Manga/DnD Fans and LARPers, the Pamlico County Public Library is putting on the VERY FIRST Comic Con in Pamlico County. All ages, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Public Shred Event, free. Shred your documents, prevent identity theft. Bayboro County Courthouse, 9 a.m.-noon
The Oriental Woman’s Club Garden Club holds its annual plant sale & plant exchange, on Hodges Street near the Wits End, across from the harbor, 8a.m.-12p.m.
The Village Gallery welcomes May’s Artists of the Month, Mark & Lynn Golitz. Reception at the gallery, 2-5 p.m.
Oriental’s Town Wide Yard Sale
The New Village Brewery, Caffeinated Soul Boogie & Fundraiser for Youth Navigating Towards Opportunity (YNTO), 4:30-7 p.m.
Lip Synco de Mayo, The Silos in Oriental. A lip sync contest (with trophies) supported by the Pamlico County Arts Council, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 9
Pajama Storytime at the Pamlico County Public Library ages 0-7 (attached to PCHS), 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10
NAACP monthly meeting, Senior Service Building in Alliance, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 11
PCHS Chorus Spring Concert (A.H. Hatsell Auditorium), 7-8 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.
Friday, May 13
Pamlico's Gamer Time, video games in the Pamlico Library the second Friday of each month, ages 13-17 (attached to PCHS), 3-6 p.m.
The Village Gallery hosts the annual Black Velvet Event and Art Auction, music by Alisa E. Mike, full bar, silent auction, $40/person, 5-8 p.m.
The New Village Brewery, Live music by Ken Belangia in the beer garden, 5-7
Dragon's Breath Regatta, run by the Oriental Dinghy Club for boats 20 feet and longer, register by May 9, May 13th-15th
Saturday, May 14
Pamlico County Clean Sweep: Help keep Pamlico beautiful. Registration from 9:00-10:00 am at the garage behind the courthouse (208 North Street, Bayboro), 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
The New Village Brewery, music by Into the Fog returns to the Beer Garden, 5:30-8 p.m.
Dragon's Breath Regatta, run by the Oriental Dinghy Club for boats 20 feet and longer, register by May 9, May 13th-15th
Sunday, May 15
Dragon's Breath Regatta, run by the Oriental Dinghy Club for boats 20 feet and longer, register by May 9, May 13th-15th
Monday, May 16
Board of Commissioners meeting, Courtroom on the second floor of the Pamlico County Courthouse, 7 p.m. (bi-monthly)
"Walter and Nellie Scott were married on December 5, 1897. They were farmers and lived in the Bairds Creek community. Some of their children were: Johnnie, James, Armeta, Lula, Richard and Mary." More historic images are on display at the Pamlico County Heritage Center.
Tuesday, May 17
ELECTION DAY
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line at 7:30, the location must stay open to allow you to vote.
There is no same day registration or updates allowed on Election Day.
Picnic in the Park, Guitarist & vocalist Sue DeCarlo will lead a sing along. Bring your chair. Oriental, Lou Mac Park, 12:30p.m.-2p.m.
Wednesday, May 18
Spanish English Exchange, Pamlico County Public Library, 5:30-6:30 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, May 19
PCHS Spring Band Concert, 7-9 p.m.
Friday, May 20
Jonathan Blanchard teaches history through music and performs for Pamlico County youth and adults at Holt’s Chapel Community Center, 136 Janiero Road, admission is free, 6 p.m.
The Hope Regala is May 20 & 21, 2022. A BBQ dinner, a $10k Golden Raffle Ticket Drawing, and an Online Auction to benefit the mission of Hope Clinic in Pamlico County. RSVP.
Pamlico Family Movie Night, Pamlico County Public Library, 6:15 p.m.
The New Village Brewery, music by the Big Jim Kohler Blues Band, 6-8 p.m.
Oriental Woman’s Club gifts scholarships to Pamlico students at ArtWorks Oriental. ArtWorks is at 518 S Water Street. Refreshments will be served. 5:30p.m.
Saturday, May 21
Let's Ride: motorcycle ride fundraiser for the care of animals through H.O.P.E. Meet at the Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce in Grantsboro, registration 10 a.m., KSU noon
The Hope Regala is May 20 & 21, 2022. A BBQ dinner, a $10k Golden Raffle Ticket Drawing, and an Online Auction to benefit the mission of Hope Clinic in Pamlico County, River Dunes Harbor Club front lawn. RSVP.
The New Village Brewery, The Dust Parade returns to the beer garden, 5-7 p.m.
Musician Jonathan Blanchard performs at the Old Theater in Oriental, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25
Pamlico County Mini Job Fair. Pamlico Chamber of Commerce, 10642 NC HWY 55 E, Grantsboro, 10 a.m.- 1 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.
There is no information on who this farmer is or when they were photographed, but it was taken in the county. For more photos of the county, visit the Heritage Center in Grantsboro.
Thursday, May 26
Friends of the Pamlico Library meeting (monthly) at the Pamlico County Public Library (attached to PCHS). The Friends provide private funding to the library to enhance and enrich the services the library can offer the community, 4 p.m.
Friday, May 27
The New Village Brewery, music by Hoff'n'Finch in the Beer Garden, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 28
The New Village Brewery, live music by Mac, 5-7 p.m.
Silospalooza 2022. Outdoor music event features bands at the Red Rooster stage and bar, pizza eating contest & bounce house for the kids, Noon- 12 a.m.
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.
Pat Prescott of the Pamlico County Heritage Center says this might possibly be a church in the county, judging by their clothes. For more photos of the county, visit the Heritage Center in Grantsboro.
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