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November 2024 Events, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities in Pamlico County, NC

November 2024 Events, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities in Pamlico County, NC

Andrea Bruce
November 02, 2024

According to folklore, seeing a blue jay is an bad omen or a warning to second guess who you trust. To some, the bird is synonymous with trickery and deceit. Photo by Kendra Smith (Kendra is a YNTO Snapshot)

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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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

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.

Who Lived in Pamlico County First? Native Americans of Pamlico CountyNew Exhibit runs through mid-January 2025 at Oriental's History Museum. Native Americans of the Algonquian tribes lived in this area long before white men came to these shores. The Museum's new exhibit explores their history, culture, and living environment. On display will be our collection of artifacts coming mostly from the shores of the Neuse River, tossed up during storms and collected by local residents. 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].

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

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

Broad Strokes Gallery has it’s grand opening in Oriental, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Witches Crawl: The Silverbrooke Witches perform in Oriental at 6 and 7 p.m. at the corner of King & First Streets in Oriental

The New Village Brewery in Oriental: Friends of the Library Fundraiser. Support their building fund (with matching donations on the table) with Jim Kellenberger’s Famous BBQ Chicken Plates. Plates start serving at 5 p.m. and Noah Jackson Cobb Music will be playing at 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, FALL BACK AN HOUR

The New Village Brewery in Oriental Special Opening: It’s a 75th Birthday Bash for Capt Easy – and all the Scorpios in the village. A potluck and jam session, bring a dish, come ready to sing, play, or request your favorite tune from 4-8 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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Pamlico County Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (monthly)

Board of Commissioners meeting, The meeting is in the Patsy Sadler Room at 7p, in the Courthouse Annex, unless there is a larger crowd. Then meetings are held in the second floor courtroom. The Courthouse is at 202 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515. 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. Check in and get your boat assignment at 5 p.m., leave the docks at 5:30 p.m. Return at 7:30 p.m. for refreshments and socializing. (Bring a snack and drink to share). 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.

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, NOVEMBER 5 ELECTION DAY

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, NOVEMBER 6

Oriental Town Commissioners meeting, Town Hall. Open to the public (moved from Tuesday to accommodate election day), 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. 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. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 5:30 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

PCHS Football vs. Ayden-Grifton (Home) 6 PM – 8 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

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

The Oriental Woman's Club is hosting a Fine Art and Craft Fair. Vendors will have for sale woodworking items, jewelry, photography, stained glass, fabric crafts. We will have homemade cookies by the pound and other sweet treats for sale made by the OWC membership, 9:00 am to 1:00pm.

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.

Pamlico Classic Seafood Stew Cook-Off, The 4th Annual Pamlico Classic Seafood Stew Cook-Off at The Silos. Sample delicious stews. Ticket includes hush puppies, a drink and dessert, at The Silos in Oriental, NC. Live music, loads of fun!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

The One-Off Book Club meets Monday, Nov. 11, at the Perry Griffin Foundation House in Oriental. 4 p.m.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

NAACP monthly meeting, Senior Service Building in Alliance, 6 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 in the continuing discussion of Wake Up Grateful, The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted, by Kristi Nelson. 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, NOVEMBER 12

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

PCHS Basketball Ayden Grifton - Scrimmage VARSITY Only HOME 5 PM – 6:30 PM

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

Thursday, Nov. 14

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Pamlico Musical Society Presents TAKE3 – where Rock meets Bach, at the Old Theater in Oriental, 7:30 p.m.

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.

Pamlico Musical Society Presents TAKE3 – where Rock meets Bach, at the Old Theater in Oriental, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

PCHS Basketball Swansboro (4games) HOME 4 PM – 9 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

PCHS Basketball New Bern (4 Games) HOME 4 PM – 9 PM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

The Pamlico Musical Society will host its annual "Listening Session" at the Oriental Women's Club, 1007 Gilgo Drive. Music from a selection of performers being considered for the 2025-26 season will be presented. Come and let us know your preferences! Free and open to the public, 6 p.m.

PCHS Basketball West Craven - JV & Varsity GIRLS ONLY HOME 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Pamlico County Democratic Party meets ‘virtually’ on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. For more information on attending, email [email protected]

Open jam session at Pamlico Community College, 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. For more info, contact Denise McDermott 252-249-1851 ext 3113 [email protected]. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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

Cornhole Tournament and Low Country Boil to benefit Pamlico Christian Academy at Borad Creek Christian Church, 12 p.m.- 3 p.m

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

The Pamlico County Republican Party meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month in the Pamlico County Courthouse Annex Room in Bayboro. All are welcome to attend. For more information visit PamlicoGOP.com or call Chairman Dave Wickersham @ 252-269-4101, 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Thanksgiving

Oriental’s Thanksgiving morning bike ride. You’ll take your time as you pedal along the roads in town. And work off some calories in advance of the big dinner later in the day. The route follows the waterfront, visits the boatyards and a few of the marinas in the town limits and swings down Midyette Street and back to the harbor. No registration necessary. Just show up by the Town Dock (across from The Bean) at 9 a.m.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

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

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

*Prime Time Needs Volunteers for Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival : Meal Preparation & Serving. Prime Time will again be serving its delicious Cuban Black Beans & Rice at the OFPMF (Friday October 4 & Saturday October 5). We need volunteers for multiple tasks: advance food preparation, loading & unloading of supplies, working in the food tent and clean-up. We are also asking for donations of baked items and beverages.

To volunteer for one or more of these positions or to donate items, please contact:

Debora Steenson – 252-675-0909 or [email protected] or

Sharon Stephenson – 919-414-7719 or [email protected]

Thanks for any help you can provide to make this a successful fund-raising event for Prime Time.

*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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