Hello and welcome to our September Events page for Pamlico County! If you have something to include or see a needed correction, please email: [email protected]

_{FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1}

Carolina Roots is Artspace’s inaugural biennial juried exhibition celebrating artists currently living in or who come from rural North Carolina counties. Submit up to three works for consideration. This exhibition will bring perspectives of artists from across our state into focus and honor the rich creative culture beyond our urban centers. This year’s exhibition will be juried by Jeff Bell, Executive Director of the NC Arts Council. No entry fee. DEADLINE: Friday, September 1!!

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

Oriental History Museum presents the Oriental Wildlife Exhibit. The Oriental History Museum is at 802 Broad Street. Free Admission. Hours are: Friday 11-3 and Saturday 1-4 p.m. 

Pirates Of The Caribbean movie showing at the Red Rooster, behind the Silos Restaurant in Oriental, 8 p.m.

Pamlico County High School Football (Varsity) Home v/s Farmville, 7 p.m.

_{SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2}

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

The Village Gallery in Oriental welcomes September’s artist of the month Chris Wagner. Meet Chris at the artist reception, 2-5 p.m.

Brant Island Strings at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 5-7:30 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait n Tackle in Vandemere, read about it here, 7 p.m.

The Pirate Jam is on the water in front of Teach’s Point in Oriental, sponsored by the Pamlico County Arts Council. 

1-2 p.m.: Steel County Express
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Built for Comfort
4-5 p.m.: Gary Dudley and the Maxxtones
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Southern Hellcats

_{SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3}

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

The Dust Parade performs (along with Lili’s 50th Birthday Party!!) at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 4-6 p.m.

_{MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day}

_{TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5}

Oriental Town Commissioners meeting, Town Hall. Agenda here. 8 a.m.

Caregiver’s Support Group, 1st Tuesday of the month, in the coffee room at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Oriental. All caregivers invited. Contact Ann Clement, email [email protected], 1 p.m.

Pamlico County High School Volleyball-Home v/s Swansboro, 4:30 p.m.

_{WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6}

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

_{THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7}

Block Builders for Kids at the Pamlico County Public Library (at PCHS), 3 p.m.

Pamlico County High School JV Football v/s Ayden Grifton @ Home, 6:30 p.m.

_{FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8}

Live music at The Red Rooster Pavilion. Aldridge & Friends play on the Bantam Stage. Cash bar and order dinner on the Silos’ Chow Now app. Music starts at 7 p.m.

_{SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9}

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

Family Movie Matinee at the Pamlico County Public Library (at PCHS), 11 a.m.

Pamlico County Fishes & Loaves Outreach host a Beer & Brats fundraiser at The New Village Brewery. Grab a beer inside from the Brewery and a plate of bratwurst and sides from Jim Kellenberger. Plates are $10 each. Live music in the Beer Garden, 4:30 p.m.

Get Hooked Take a Kid Fishing Charity Trout Fishing Tournament, Aurora Wildlife Ramp, 412 E. Main St., Aurora. Prizes, 10 a.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait n Tackle in Vandemere, read about it here, 7 p.m.

_{SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10}

Special Olympics Pamlico County will offer Bocce starting at the Alliance Rec Ball field. Practice will be every Sunday through Oct 29. Email [email protected] with questions. Athletes may sign up at https://forms.office.com/r/X07J3EPPSJ. Practices begin at 3 p.m. 

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

_{MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11}

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

“Share Night” at Moore’s Old Tyme Barbeque Chicken and Seafood for the Pamlico Hurricanes Booster Club, 5-8 p.m.

_{TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12}

“Empowerment Self-Defense for Women” at Pamlico County Community College. Darla Bolon teaches the class. Learn effective prevention skills in a safe and supportive environment. Tuesdays from September 12 – October 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Pamlico County High School Volleyball-Home v/s Southside, 4:30 p.m.

_{WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13}

Mystery Book Club meeting at the Pamlico County Public Library in Bayboro (at PCHS), 5 p.m.

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

_{THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14}

Pamlico County High School Volleyball @ Home v/s Lejeune, 4:30 p.m.

Pamlico County High School JV Football v/s Washington @ Home, 6:30 p.m.

_{FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15}

Blood Drive for the American Red Cross at the Pamlico County Heritage Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Live music at The Red Rooster Pavilion. The Brant Island Strings on the Bantam Stage. Cash bar and order dinner on the Silos’ Chow Now app. Music starts at 7 p.m.

_{SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16}

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

The 32nd Greens Creek Challenge Regatta in Oriental features boats 20 feet and under racing on Greens Creek— and rescuing the rubber chicken. Sailors launch from Bow to Stern. Skippers Meeting is 9 a.m. First horn is 11 a.m. Picnic lunch at noon. Second horn at 1 p.m. Awards at 5 p.m. Classes include all boats 20 ft and under. For questions, rentals, or registration, call or email Bow to Stern: 252-249-2424 or [email protected].

Karaoke at Squidders Bait n Tackle in Vandemere, read about it here, 7 p.m.

_{SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17}

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

_{MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18}

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

_{TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19}

“Empowerment Self-Defense for Women” at Pamlico County Community College. Darla Bolon teaches the class. Learn effective prevention skills in a safe and supportive environment. Tuesdays from September 12 – October 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

_{WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20}

Anime/Manga Appreciation (ages 8-13) at the Pamlico County Public Library at PCHS, 5 p.m.

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

_{THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21}

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 to the harmonies. It all happens in PCC’s Delamar Center Auditorium. PCC is on Hwy 306 between Grantsboro and Arapahoe, 6 p.m.

_{FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22}

The Village Gallery in Oriental presents an exclusive showing of Mark Hewitt Pottery from 4-6 p.m.

Live music at The Red Rooster Pavilion.  Brant Island Strings on the Bantam Stage. Cash bar and order dinner on the Silos’ Chow Now app. Music starts at 7 p.m.

Family Movie Night at the Pamlico County Public Library (PCHS), 6 p.m.

Mad Fiddler at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 4-6 p.m.

_{SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23}

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

The NAACP sponsors a Fish Fry. Your $10 gets you a plate of fried fish, coleslaw, baked beans, and hush puppies, by Darrell Gibbs. Held at the Bayboro Development Center at 13632-A Hyw 55, Alliance, near Pamlico Home Builders, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

Rabies Clinic at the County Courthouse Parking Lot, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait n Tackle in Vandemere, read about it here, 7 p.m.

Bethel Free Will Baptist Church for an open movie night. Watch the first few episodes of ‘The Chosen’, a multi-season series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Bring a lawn chair. Pizza and popcorn are provided. The church is at 3848 Whortonsville Rd in Merritt at 7p.

_{SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24}

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

The Old Theater in Oriental presents the Academy Award winning movie: Everything Everywhere All At Once at 3 p.m.

^{MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25}

The Gathering picnic, Work weekends? Is Sunday church not for you? You’re invited to check out The Gathering – a new group sponsored by Oriental United Methodist Church in Oriental to make space for community and worship in a non-traditional setting. There’s no hard sell – just a place to gather and enjoy. The picnic meal is provided. Please RSVP by Friday, Sept 22 to get an accurate count. Call 252-249-0213 or email [email protected]. 6 p.m.

The Pamlico County Manager’s Office holds a public meeting regarding the Opioid Settlement Fund.The meeting is at the Pamlico County Courthouse Annex, 202 Main Street, Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Bayboro, NC. This meeting is an opportunity for municipal governments to learn of proposed uses of opioid settlement funds and to provide input on how they would like to see the county spend its allocation of those funds. More information on the settlement fund can be found at https://ncopioidsettlement.org. 7 p.m.

_{TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26}

“Empowerment Self-Defense for Women” at Pamlico County Community College. Darla Bolon teaches the class. Learn effective prevention skills in a safe and supportive environment. Tuesdays from September 12 – October 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Pamlico County High School Volleyball @Home v/s Northside, 4:30 p.m.

_{WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27}

Partnership Power: Building a Non-Profit Network in Pamlico County. This event is a hands-on workshop at Camp Caroline in Arapahoe, NC for Pamlico County non-profits to improve our Pamlico County community—recognizing that non-profit organizations are often struggling to do more with less. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Pamlico County High School Cross Country @ Home, 4 p.m.

_{THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28}

Join the Pamlico Friends of the Library at their Fall membership meeting for an update on the new library, and a book talk from author Heather Cobham. Heather’s presentation addresses both the historical and fictional aspects of her latest novel, Calling the Circle. She’ll discuss her research and writing process, life in 1914 Oriental, and the inspiration for Calling the Circle. Meeting will be at the HeartWorks building at 709 Main St., Bayboro, in the Marybelle Hollowell Annex. 7 p.m.

Pamlico County High School JV Football v/s Southside @ Home, 6:30 p.m.

The One-Off Book Club meets in the backroom of M&M’s Restaurant. Nelda Coats and Nancy Piner invite you to join them in the continuing discussion of Life Worth Living: a Guide to What Matters Most, a new book by the faculty of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, 4 p.m.

_{FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29}

You’re invited to a block party at Lou Mac Park,in Oriental to help Fay Bond celebrate 100 years on the planet. Gather at the park by 5p to watch Fay’s grand entrance. Dance to music Hoff n’ Finch, TerryLynn Melody, and DJ Cheryl Thompson, 5 p.m.

Gamer Time for teens at Pamlico County Public Library (PCHS) Ages 8-12. Come to the library to play on Nintendo Switch or Wii, 3-6 p.m.

Live music at The Red Rooster Pavilion. Mike Bramble on the Bantam Stage. Cash bar and order dinner on the Silos’ Chow Now app. Music starts at 7 p.m.

_{SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30}

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

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

Harborfest for HeartWorks, support over 400 Pamlico County children who attend free Afterschool and Summer Programs and/or receive counseling at StillWaters. Harborfest includes a Gala evening of drinks, live music and dancing, a live auction, and a tour of the classrooms and renovated facilities. Before the event, take part in the online auction from Sept 23 until Oct 1 at 5 p.m. (Online Auction items will also be on display at the event.)To make the auction a success, donations of works of art, crafts, jewelry, trips, or other items and experiences are needed. To donate, call 252-745-9703 or drop by HeartWorks at 709 Main St., Bayboro. To buy tickets, join the online auction, or become a Sponsor for Harborfest, click here. 5:30 p.m.

Gamer Time for kids at Pamlico County Public Library (PCHS) Ages 8-12. Come to the library to play on Nintendo Switch or Wii, 12 p.m.

PCHS Band Competition (West Craven High School, 2600 Streets Ferry Rd, Vanceboro, NC 28586, USA)

Karaoke at Squidders Bait n Tackle in Vandemere, read about it here, 7 p.m.

Fundraiser to Benefit Station 19 Southeasetern Pamlico Volunteer Fire Department at Oriental Deli & Subs. Live music, Mac McRoy Bluegrass. 5-7:30 p.m.

RESOURCES

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 7:30p (a great meeting for new members).

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

“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 addiction– 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 6:30-6:70p. 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 7p 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]

*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.

*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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