New Bern Magazine, April2014

April 2014

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Homes onDisplay

Historic Homes & Gardens Tour Returns

The Dish – Persimmons Hits High Marks Healthy Living – Strength Training Made Easy

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City Desk 11 Healthy Living RC Currents 14 At the Library Historic Homes 15 The Dish & Gardens Tour 16 Garden Gate Arts Affairs 18 Neuseworthy

Guides & Maps 10 Exploring Oriental 20 New Bern Maps 10 All About Havelock 21 Marketplace 10 Ferry Schedule 22 Advertiser Directory 11 New Bern at a Glance

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New Bern’s Choice Neighborhoods

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Start talking about housing, people and neighborhoods and expect hundreds of people to show up to lend their voices & ideas. That’s what happened a few weeks ago when representatives from HUD (US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development) visited New Bern to kick off the Choice Duffyfield, the Five Points community and the Housing Neighborhoods Planning Grant.

Authority properties at Craven Terrace and Trent Court.

The New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New A long, first day orientation culminated with a comBern were co-applicants for this grant. Choice Neighborhood munity stakeholder meeting at a local catering facility, Colleen Roberts Planning grants help provide resources that communities where hundreds listened to the goals of the grant, an Public Information Officer, need to create comprehensive plans to revitalize and transoverview of the planning process and the strategy for City of New Bern form public housing, distressed neighborhoods and other moving forward to create a community-based plan for HUD-assisted housing areas. The grants not only address residential redevelopment. Participants were encouraged to ask questions. areas, but commercial ones, too.

The grant will address the reconstruction of 700 public housing units Only nine cities across the country were awarded grant money in this – some of the oldest public housing in the state – built in the 1940scycle. New Bern was announced as a recipient last fall and will receive 1950s. It will also address a downtown commercial area that’s been declining for decades. The plan will include programs to build appropri$400,000. Congressman G.K. Butterfield was part of a press conference at the New Bern Housing Authority announcing the award. ate homes for residents and strategies for increasing home ownership.

“This grant is essential to revitalizing and rebranding the Five Points Housing Authority representatives said they will consider all options corridor, which in its heyday was a vibrant community of mixed-income for redevelopment, including various tax incentives and ways to make families, retail shops and restaurants and several other amenities,” said private building attractive.

Congressman Butterfield.

The Housing Authority and the City of New Bern are hopeful that, Before HUD awards the grant money, federal representatives visit with the public’s help, they’ll be able to compete for an implementation the target area. Four representatives visited New Bern for two days in grant once the planning process is complete, which is expected to be in February, touring the target area, getting to know the community and about two years. participating in presentations on the history, demographics, geography For more information on HUD Choice Neighborhoods Grants, log on and economics of the area. They boarded buses and spent time touring to www.hud.gov and search Choice Neighborhoods.

RIVER CITY currents Siddies Field in Havelock on April 19-20; Cliffs of the Neuse in Seven Springs on May 24-25; Cape Lookout National Seashore on June 28-29; San-Lee Park in Sanford on July 19-20; and Grandfather Park Campgrounds in Boone on Aug. 1-3.

Each trip costs $20 and registration forms are available at the Stanley White and West New Bern Recreation Centers. For more information about the camping trips, contact Andrew Webb at 252-639-2922.

Pottery Festival Returns Parks and Rec Plan Programs

New Bern Parks and Recreation has planned two programs that begin this month, the 7th annual Spring Break College Tour and a series of camping trips. College tours are scheduled for April 14, 16 and 17 with visits to Winston-Salem State University, NC Central University and ECU. Register for the tours online at www.newbern-nc.org under Parks and Recreation. Registration fee is $2 and there is a limited amount of space. For additional details, contact Ashley Parham at 252-639-2913 or parhama@newbern-nc.org.

The department is also hosting a series of camping trips for students between the ages of 12 and 16. Scheduled trips include

The 6th annual East Carolina Pottery Festival brings more than 40 local potters to the NC History Center to exhibit and sell their original pottery as well as demonstrate throwing and building techniques.

The free festival is scheduled for 9am-5pm on Saturday, April 12.

Carolyn Sleeper will create her whimsical masterpieces as guests watch. Scott Haynes and Brent Wheelwright will impress visitors with their ability to throw huge pots with beautiful results.

For details, contact Rich Daniels at 252-224-1446.

Reach for the Stars Gala

St. Paul Catholic School is hosting its third annual “Reach for the Stars Gala” from 6pm to 12:30am on Saturday, April 5. This (Continued on page 9) New Bern Magazine

Homes on Display Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour The arrival of warm weather and spring traditions also means the return of the annual Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour, which allows the public to visit some of New Bern’s most interesting and beautiful homes and gardens. The tour is sponsored by the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation, and this year’s tour includes 17 homes and gardens, 11 of them open for patrons to learn about the original architecture, renovations and furnishings. The tour is scheduled for 10am-4pm on April 11-12, and a reception is planned at Carolina Creations from 4-7pm on Friday, April 12.

The homes featured on the tour include some interesting stories about the past. Debbie and Paul Mills, owners of the Daniel Shackelford House, wrote to the society, “It was a tradition to place three shoes into the walls of a new house back in the day.

We found them in the walls and will replace them before we are done.”

The Dinkins House, which was Annie Dinkins tenant house, is currently owned by Kathleen and Harry Gormley. They wrote that they sensed and heard former tenants on the staircase for several months throughout the night. Cate and Ross Pfeiffer had an interesting experience moving into the former All Saints Chapel. They told the foundation that bees were living in the front wall, and they had to have a local beekeeper come to remove them. The re New Bern Magazine

Janet Francoeur located bees are now stationed at the blueberry fields in Bridgeton.

The Bryan House has quite the comedic past. Owners Elinor and Bill Wilson told the society that they found a fireplace in the attic which had been removed in the late 1800s. They continued, saying that the story is that a member of the Bryan family had that bedroom and another one of the second floor torn off the house because he did not want his mother-inlaw to visit anymore.

Among the gardens in the tour are the Tryon Palace gardens.

The site celebrates Garden Lovers Weekend with free garden admission, April 11-13. The Tryon Palace gardens encompass 14 acres and include the Kitchen Garden and the famous Latham Memorial Garden.

The Tryon Palace Annual Heritage Plant Sale is also scheduled in conjunction with the tour. Hours are 9am-5pm on Friday and Saturday on the Daves House Lawn. The Heritage Plant Sale features unique, rare and historic plants including perennials, herbs, annuals, trees and shrubs. Each item for sale is grown locally or in the Tryon Palace greenhouse. That weekend, homes tour ticket holders have the opportunity to purchase a discounted Tryon Palace one-day pass when a Spring Historic Homes and Gardens tour ticket is presented at the NC History Center ticket desk or at the way station.

Visitors will have the chance to purchase a bag lunch at Blades’ Veranda Café at the corner of Middle and Johnson streets. Lunches

BREAKFAST ALL DAY ...AND NIGHT! Featured Homes and Gardens Kenneth R. Jones, Jr. House – 508 Metcalf St., circa 1914 Owners: Bethanne and Jake Jacobson All Saints Chapel – 809 Pollock St., circa 1895 Owners: Cate and Ross Pfeiffer Thomas House – 744 E. Front St., Queen’s Point, circa 1998 Owner: Barbara Thomas Osgood Cottage Garden – 807 Pollock St. Owner: Pitt Tyler Hawks House Garden – 517 New St. Owners: Linda and Jim Howell Mary B. Gordon House Garden – 624 E. Front St. Owners: Dean Knight and Bonnie Refinski-Knight Foy-Munger House Garden – 516 Middle St. Owners: Charles and Carolyn Peterson The Old Library Garden – 517 Johnson St. Owners: Buzz and Betty Meade Tryon Palace Gardens – 610 Pollock St. Owner: NC Dept. Cultural Resources Fritzsche House – 620 New St., circa 1800-1820 Owner: Dorothy Fritzsche Euphemia Tinker House and Garden – 419 George St., circa 1800-1810 Owner: Sylvia Whitford / Resident: Jim Stroud Marshall-Lane House – 516 Johnson St., circa 1805-1810 Owner: Anne Porter Attmore-Oliver House and Gardens – 511 Broad St., circa 1790-1800 Owner: New Bern Historical Society Dinkins House – 509 Metcalf St., circa 1890-1895 Owners: Kathleen and Harry Gormley Catherine Anthony House – 723 Pollock St., circa 1770-1790 Owners: Karen and Tom Joseph Bryan House and Office – 603-605 Pollock St., circa 1803-1806 Owners: Elinor and Bill Wilson Daniel Shackelford House – 607 Pollock St., circa 1800-1815 Owners: Debbie and Paul Mills

are $8 and include a sandwich, beverage and cookie. Coffee, tea and homemade baked goods are available throughout the day across the street from the café on Peterson’s Porch.

Advance tickets are $16 and are available at the New Bern Historical Society, New Bern Preservation Foundation, Bank of the Arts, Carolina Creations, Harris Teeter of New Bern, Mitchell Hardware and the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. For credit card orders, call 252-638-8558 or use PayPal at www.newbernhistorical.org. Tickets are $20 the day of the tour. Active duty military tickets are available for $14.

For more information, visit www.newbernhistorical.org.

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ARTS affairs him. Nelson garnered further attention in 2009 when he released Dusty Road to Beulah Land, which topped the folk radio charts.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for society members and $8 for students. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at Trent River Coffee Company, the Bank of the Arts or by calling 252-646-4657. See www.downeastfolkarts.org for more information.

Next Chapter Bookstore Shows Art

Jerry La Point

New Exhibit at Baxters

Fine Art at Baxters Gallery is opening a new exhibit by artist Jerry La Point titled “Mini Series – City Scenes.”The exhibit can be viewed from April 4 through May 2.

La Point brings the raw feel of his subject to the canvas with his thick brushstrokes and rich natural color. Most viewers and collectors of La Point’s work agree he has had his own unique style for many years.

Fine Art at Baxters Gallery is located at 323 Pollock St. in downtown New Bern. For more information, visit www.fineartatbaxters.com.

Drew Nelson Performs

The Down East Folk Arts Society is bringing Drew Nelson to Trent River Coffee Company at 8pm on Friday, April 11. Nelson is a Michigan-born Navy veteran who has opened for Melissa Etheridge and Edwin McCain, as well as folk singers Josh White, Jr. and John Gorka.

He first met Gorka in 2006, when Nelson performed as part of Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s prestigious songwriting contest. Gorka found him backstage and told him how much his songs moved New Bern Magazine

During ARTcrawl on Friday, April 11, Next Chapter Bookstore will feature artwork by James Herring, who will showcase paintings of New Bern’s cityscapes. Along with being a fine artist, Herring is an accomplished draftsman and creates renderings for local construction initiatives. Using solid techniques in perspective, Herring paints canvases documenting the historic architectural details in New Bern. Other artists on display in the bookstore include Lee Hood, Carol Jones, Jon Derby and Lisa Bisbee-Lentz.

ARTcrawl runs from 5-8pm on the second Friday of every month. Visit www.communityartistwill.org for a map and additional details.

Ratio Presents ‘Brundibar’

In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ratio Theatre Company is showing the children’s opera “Brundibar.”

Catch the show at 8pm on Friday and Saturday April 25 & 26 and at 2pm on Sunday, April 27 at Orringer Auditorium at Craven Community College.

“Brundibar” is performed by 28 school children from Craven and Pamlico counties. The opera tells the story of a town bully who intimidates and frightens the local children. Aninku and Pepicek, a brother and sister, try to obtain milk for their ailing mother. Their money is stolen by Brundibar, but the children soon conquer him.

Tickets are available at the Bank of the Arts and online at www.ratiotheatre.org. Costs are $12 for adults and $8 for children age 12 and under.

Four Seasons Comes to New Bern The Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival, which brings internationally-renowned musicians to eastern North Carolina for concerts, master classes and interactive community outreach, will celebrate the finale of its 14th season with a performance at Cullman Hall at 7pm on Saturday, April 12.

The concert features

“Preludes” and “Fugues for String Trio” by Mozart, “Piano Quintet No. 1” by Bloch and “Piano Quintet in A Major” by Dvorak. The Four Seasons festival offers a rare opportunity to see great classical musicians from around the world. This year features internationallyrenowned musicians Thomas Sauer, piano; Soovin Kim, violin; Elina Vahala, violin; Ara Gregorian, viola; and Zvi Plesser, cello.

Tickets to this event are $25 for general admission and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-ECU-ARTS, online at www.ecuarts.com or at the Bank of the Arts in downtown New Bern.

Student Artist

College Showcase for Arts Council

The Craven Community College Associates in Fine Arts (AFA) Dept. holds it annual student show this month at the Bank of the Arts. Stop in for the artists’ reception from 5-8pm on Friday, April 11.

More than 30 students of different ages and backgrounds are participating in this show. The eclectic mix of the AFA student body reflects multiple global, local and personal concepts that are

integrated into their visual vocabulary. The work exhibited represents the student’s responses to different assignments and personal journeys in ceramics, computer art, drawing, painting and sculpture as well as exhibit materials ranging from wood-turned jewelry to large-scale self portraits.

The exhibit continues through May 3. For more information, visit www.cravenarts.org.

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event benefits the school and is held at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.

The event features appetizers, a dinner catered by The Chelsea, dessert and a full cash bar. To highlight this affair, music is provided by the Shake Doctors. The five-piece band plays a variety of music. The event is black tie optional and features a live and silent auction.

Cost is $50 per person, or reserve a table for 10 for $450. For tickets or more information, call Jennifer Smith at 252-637-7204 or Nancy and Sandy Stewart at 252-633-9419.

Annual Festival of Fun

This year marks 14 years for the Festival of Fun, a popular springtime children’s event in New Bern. The festival is held from 9am-4pm on Saturday, April 12 at Union Point Park.

This year, the festival features an Easter Egg Hunt for kids 6 and under. Registration for the hung begins at 9:30am and the fee is $3 per child. Returning this year is the Rubber Duck Derby, hosted by the New Bern Rotary Club. The derby starts at 3pm. Ducks can be purchased during the festival.

For more information, call Nicole Jacobs Dewar at 252-6392902.

Buy a Boat in Oriental

Springtime, an historic boating village, a great array of exhibitors and visitors from 10 states all make for a great Oriental In-Water Boat Show. The show is scheduled for April 11-13 and is sponsored by the Oriental Rotary Club. Oriental’s annual InWater Boat Show has grown exponentially since its beginnings in 2009. Last year the show drew 85 exhibitors from up and down the coast. In addition to nautical goods and services, dealers and brokers also increased the number of boats shown, with almost half available for in-water sea trials.

The event also features a flea market and an array of special programs. The show runs from noon to 6pm on Friday, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. For more information, visit orientalboatshow.com.

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EXPLORE oriental The town of Oriental is a sailor’s refuge tucked away along the Neuse River. Oriental earned its name from a Union Steamship that sank 33 miles north of Hatteras. The wife of Oriental’s founder and first postmaster is said to have seen the transom of the vessel displayed years later at a home in Manteo and found it to be the ideal name for their little waterside hamlet.

In Oriental, boats outnumber people nearly three to one. Boats are not just a part of Oriental’s history, they define it. Labeled the Sailing Capital of North Carolina, it’s common to find residents and visitors kayaking, fishing and sailing year round. Nearly 5-6,000 sailors come in to port each year from the Intracoastal Waterway.

While it’s best known as homeport to some of the East Coast’s finest sailing, Oriental also offers exceptional opportunities for cycling, paddling, hunting, golfing and a number of other activities. Most importantly, Oriental offers friendly, small-town charm.

The year-round ferry, which carries 30 cars, docks at Minnesott Beach, just 10 miles from Oriental, making it accessible to points east and west.

EXPLORE havelock Havelock can be found nestled on Hwy 70 between historic New Bern and the beaches of the Crystal Coast. The town has a rich military history and is currently home to the largest Marine Corps air station in the world, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

When the North Carolina and Atlantic railroads came to a crossroads in 1858, the depot was named for Sir Henry Havelock, a British general who had gained popularity at the time for rescuing hostages during a bloody uprising in India.

The city’s military history continued as it became an important Union foothold in the capture of New Bern and Fort Macon during the Civil War. The production of naval materials including tar and turpentine were important to the town’s early economy until the invention of the steam engine.

The 1940s and World War II brought with them MCAS Cherry Point. Havelock’s population boomed and with it came economic prosperity for local businesses. Since then, Havelock has enjoyed a strong relationship with Cherry Point and those who serve on the base, which is one of the largest employers of both Craven and neighboring Carteret County.

To explore Havelock’s attractions, visit cityofhavelock.com.

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Strength Training Made Easy I would like to begin this article by introducing myself. My name is Adrienne Payton, a native of New Bern, and the Health and Wellness Director at Twin Rivers YMCA in New Bern. I had always known teaching was in my future, but it was not until I became a student at ECU that I found health education to be my passion. I am honored to share my knowledge with the community and help you improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We have always been taught exercise is an important aspect in our lives and we make sure we participate in some form such as walking, biking, even tennis – all wonderful exercises to improve the heart and lungs. But what about strength training for our muscles?

Between the ages of 50 and 70, we lose 30 percent of our muscle, also known as sarcopenia. Strength training can help, but strength training does not mean you have to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger from the 1970s.

Strength training means your legs are strong enough for you to walk.

Strong back muscles will allow you stand straighter and allowing you to breathe better. Strong arm muscles will allow you to open the door with one arm while carrying your groceries in the other.

We all need strength training whether we are 2 or 102, sit at a computer for work or are an athlete. Participating in strength training activities can also increase bone density. Strength training can be done everywhere – the gym, living room, beach, and for those traveling, in your hotel room.

Here is a sample workout you can do in your living room: Grab two medium

Healthy Living heavy objects, bottles of water, cans of soup, something for each hand.

1. Bicep curl: Stand tall with feet hip width apart. Allow arms to rest by sides and with a slow controlled motion, lift your hands to your shoulders while keeping your elbows at your side. Slowly lower your hands until your arms are extended. Repeat 12 times.

2. Front deltoid raise: Stand tall with feet hip width apart, arms by sides for starting position. Alternating arms, slowly lift one arm at a time to shoulder height in front of you, lowering with the same control. Repeat 12 times.

3. Tricep kickback: Sitting tall on the edge of a chair, hinge 45 degrees from your hips and lock elbows into sides. Slowly raise your arms behind you, keeping your pinky finger towards the ceiling. Repeat 12 times.

4. Wall sit: Find a smooth wall with nothing poking out (coat rack, hook). Place your back against the wall and walk feet slightly out from wall. Lower your hips to the ground, mimicking a seated position. Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat two times.

Strength training does not mean you have to lift tons of weight to be strong and healthy. Using tools at home or taking classes at a local gym will benefit your muscles, helping you maintain your strength as you age.

As always, consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.

Adrienne Payton

Health and Wellness Director, Twin Rivers YMCA

EXPLORE new bern Located where the Trent and Neuse rivers meet, the City of New Bern offers the comforts of a modern riverside city with a historic tradition that dates back to colonial times. From art galleries to theaters and music venues to the NC History Center, this city has plenty of options when it comes to learning and experiencing new things.

In 1710, Swiss baron Christopher de Graffenried founded New Bern as the second-oldest town in North Carolina, naming the city after Bern, the Swiss capital. The bear proudly displayed throughout the city comes from the Swiss city’s name, taken from the German word “bären,” or “bears.”

Tryon Palace, New Bern’s most popular historic landmark, was completed in 1770 as the British colonial government house. After the Revolution, it was used as the first state capitol of newly independent North Carolina. The palace has hosted many famous people, including George Washington.

Aside from the palace, New Bern contains more than 160 historic landmarks and four historic districts. Homes, stores and churches in the districts date back to the early eighteenth century. New Bern is also famed for a late 1800s pharmacist named Caleb Bradham, who mixed a syrup of coca, kola nut extracts and rare oils with carbonated water to create the fizzy beverage known today as Pepsi-Cola.

The revitalized historic district offers visitors a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and inns making this area a hub of activity. With outdoor events at Union Point Park, historic exhibits at the NC History Center, the bi-weekly farmers market and events celebrating local and regional artists such as ArtWalk and ARTcrawl, there’s always plenty for visitors and locals to explore.

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t’s springtime at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library and that means time to get your ART ON! On Thursday, April 3, the library hosts its monthly Artist of the Month Reception featuring the work of local photographer Jeanette Holloway. The public is invited to this free event with an opportunity to view the artist’s work, as well as meet the artist herself. On Saturday, April 5, Vanessa Mullis will be here to scrapbook. Bring your supplies, bring your creativity, and join your friends for a scrapbooking extravaganza!

June and Kathy will be back at 10am on Friday, April 11 for Spring Card Making. All supplies are provided and refreshments will be served. Space is limited to 12 participants so sign up early.

On April 12 at 2:15pm, Saturday Afternoon at the Movies will present “Captain Phillips.” Starring Tom Hanks, “Captain Phillips” is the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama. This movie is rated PG-13. Free and open to the public. Popcorn and lemonade will be served.

A Novel Idea Book Discussion Club meets at 1pm on Monday, April 21 to discuss “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. It is the unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant. The club is free and open to the public and the book is available at the library.

The library is pleased to present “Camino de Santiago – A Pilgrimage Walk” on Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm. Join Dan Miller as he

shares his experiences taking a 560-mile walk from St. Jean Pied de Port in the Pyrenees of France to Santiago de Compostela and finishing at the “End of the Earth” – Finisterre, Spain. Relive this magical journey with Dan and learn that if you believe, you can achieve. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

And, on April 28 at 7pm we will be hosting our Let’s Talk About It – Tarheel Fiction: Stories of Home series. This series concludes with a discussion of “I am One of You Forever” by Fred Chappell. Set in the 1940s, this series of interlinked yarns about life on a North Carolina “scratch-ankle mountain farm” is told from the point of view of Jess, age 11. The discussion will be led by visiting scholar Willie Nelms.

Sunday, April 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year’s theme is “Confronting the Holocaust: American Responses.” What can we learn today from American action and inaction in the face of the refugee crisis in the spring of 1939 and the deportation of Hungarian Jews five years later? What are the warning signs we should look for to help prevent future genocides? What is our responsibility as a nation or as individuals when confronted with such crimes? Join members of Temple B’nai Sholem for this moving program at 2:30pm at the Library. Free and open the public. Refreshments will be served.

Lots of computer classes round out the month. Tablet workshops, a petting zoo, Microsoft Work and Facebook, too. Call the reference desk for more information about these and other programs.

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Wed. 2: Tablet Workshop – iPad and iPad Mini. 2:30pm. Advance registration is required. Conference Room.

Thur. 3: Artist of the Month Reception.

7pm. April’s featured artist is local photographer Jeanette Holloway. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Sat. 5: Scrapbooking with Vanessa.

10am. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

7 & 9: Microsoft Word 2010 Computer Class. Advance registration is required. Conference Room. 2:30

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Fri. 11: Spring Cardmaking Fun with June and Kathy. 10am. Space is limited to 12. Sign up at the information desk or by calling 638-7807.

Sat. 12: Saturday Afternoon at the Movies. 2:15pm. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Hayden H., Jones Auditorium.

15 & 17: Beginning Internet Computer Class. 10:15am. Advance registration is required. Conference Room.

age Walk. 7pm. Free and open to the public.

Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Wed. 23: Tablet Workshop – Windows 8 and 8.1. 2:30pm. Advance registration is required. Conference room.

Sun. 27: Holocaust Remembrance Day. 2pm. Free and open the public. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Mon. 21: A Novel Idea Discussion Club. 1pm. The club is free and open to the public and the book is available at the library. Conference Room.

Mon. 28: Tablet and eReader Petting Zoo. 2:30pm. Try out the Nook, the Kindle and others! Space is limited. Sign up at the information desk or by calling 638-7807. Conference Room.

Let’s Talk About It – Tarheel Fiction: Stories of Home. 7pm. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

The book is available at the library. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Tue. 22: Camino de Santiago – A Pilgrim-

Wed. 30: Facebook 101. 2:30pm. Advance registration is required. Conference Room.

18-20: Closed. The library will be closed in honor of Good Friday and the Easter Holiday.

The Dish

Persimmons Hits

HIGH MARKS

I had heard nothing but great things about Persimmons. I had talked to Chef Gerry Fong for a previous article about the Taste of Coastal Carolina, a competition he won in 2013. It was a combination of accolades and a recommendation of a trusted friend that led me to lunch at Persimmons.

I met my friend at the restaurant for lunch on a week day. If the weather had been better, I would have liked taking advantage of the fantastic deck and views of the water. Even though we ate inside, the waterfront experience was not lost, however. The main dining room is surrounded on three sides by windows, letting in plenty of natural light. The décor was simple and warm, and it was a bit refreshing to go to a waterfront restaurant and not be bombarded with nautical-themed adornments on every surface.

The staff was exceptional. Our waitress was attentive without hovering, and I didn’t feel rushed, which is sometimes the case when you go to a popular venue for lunch. I was also pleasantly surprised at the diversity of the other customers. When I was seated, I noticed some young professionals, some older couples and a family with a small child. I did some research about the restaurant beforehand and knew the quality of food to expect, and I was glad to see that a variety of people felt comfortable dining here. Sometimes with a restaurant of this caliber, some can feel out of place. This is not the case for Persimmons, and I was impressed.

Deciding on a lunch dish was difficult, but since the restaurant puts an emphasis on local products, I decided to go with the dish that’s description included wild-caught North Carolina flounder, the fish tacos. The menu described the dish as lightly blackened wild caught flounder with black beans, local greens, cilantro sour cream and Senorita Alma’s salsa verde.

While the flounder was seasoned well and cooked perfectly, the cilantro sour cream and salsa verde are what really tie this dish together. The cilantro was not overpowering at all, and I think mixing it with the sour cream

was a genius decision. It added lightness to the flavors and was perfect for lunch. The salsa verde had a good amount of kick to it to really balance the meal. My only qualm with the fish tacos was the flat, hard tortilla shell.

I have to admit, I struggled a bit while trying to figure out the best way to conquer the tacos, and ultimately settled on the fork-andknife method. While it may be difficult to look good and eat this at the same time, it was well worth it.

The portion was plenty for lunch and the price was perfectly reasonable for the quality of food. I can’t wait to return during the summer after a day of boating on the river. I look forward to seeing what other culinary delights Persimmons has to offer.

If you have a recommendation for a restaurant in Craven or Pamlico counties, contact Katie Coleman at Katie@ nccoast.com.

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Early on Saturday mornings on Front Street in downtown New Bern, local farmers from Craven and surrounding counties can be found unloading trucks and carefully arranging fresh local produce and locally made foods and crafts. Amid the hustle and bustle, an atmosphere of friendliness and partnership is obvious.

As community members begin to fill the market, people call each other by name, ask about one another’s families, and talk about the produce being offered. Growers offer tips about how to prepare the vegetables they have been tending, craft vendors may be found demonstrating their skills and people seem to be enjoying themselves. Like many farmer’s markets, New Bern Farmer’s Market is a true asset to the community, a pleasant reminder of the more personal, community atmosphere that used to be the norm in American cities and is still so in many other cultures.

If you haven’t tried the New Bern Farmer’s Market already, there are a variety of reasons to do so. First and foremost is the fresh, local produce, which hasn’t traveled halfway across the country to get to you. Research has shown that the longer the time between harvest and consumption, the fewer nutrients a fresh vegetable contains. Much of the produce available at the farmer’s market was harvested only the day before.

Half or more of the cost of typical grocery store produce is in transportation; it takes a lot of gas to ship that lettuce in a refrigerated truck from California to your closest superstore. As gas prices have steadily risen in the last few years, several recent studies have

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shown that the price difference between supermarket and farmer’s market produce has become negligible. By choosing to purchase local, you can use your food dollars to support the income of local farms and families.

Still another reason to visit the farmer’s market is to experience that friendly, community atmosphere, often enhanced in New Bern by themed days like “Blueberries and Blues Day” or “Cupcake Wars.”The management team at the New Bern market works hard to bring a variety of interesting events, turning it into more than just a shopping trip.

New Bern Farmer’s Market Manager Julia McKeon, who is also a vendor, organizes many of the events and stresses that the market welcomes everyone.

“We love to see families enjoying the market, and also always seek to welcome new produce vendors,” she said. “We especially want growers at smaller farms to feel welcome, and not feel like because they have a small farm, they don’t have anything to offer. There is room for everyone.”

The New Bern Farmer’s Market especially seeks growers who have product available in the fall and winter, so the market can offer a wider variety of local produce during those hard-to-grow times.

Regarding those difficult growing seasons, great advances in the use of “season extension” techniques have been made over the last few years, enabling our local growers to produce a wider variety of produce in the fall and winter than ever before.

Local craft vendors have also found a home at the farmer’s market. While the emphasis is on produce and attracting more produce growers to participate in the market, much of the success of the New Bern Farmer’s Market can be attributed to these craft vendors. The variety of craft vendors enables the market to be active year long, when many of our regional farmer’s markets must close.

The New Bern Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from 8am-2pm. Beginning on April 15, it will also be open on Tuesday afternoons. Everyone can keep up-to-date on market events at www.facebook.com/NewBernFarmersMarket. If you haven’t already, consider giving this combination of social event and shopping experience a try. And look forward to the lineup of interesting and fun events planned for you this summer!

Nicole Sanchez

Area Commercial Horticulture Agent NSCU Cooperative Extension Service Nicole_sanchez@ncsu.edu

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NEUSEWORTHY events

James Herring 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29: New Bern Farmer’s Market. Whether they make it, bake it, grow it or sew it – you’ll find them all at the Farmer’s Market. From 8am-2pm on Saturday and from 10am2pm on Tuesday. Details: 252-633-0043.

4-6: “Pippin.” The RiverTowne Players present the story of Prince Pippin’s quest to find personal significance. Pippin traverses through the trials of war, love and politics before finding himself out amongst the peasants, away from the wealth and privilege of royal life. Evening shows begin at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and a matinee begins at 3pm on Sunday. Tickets are $16 in advance, $19 at the door and $10 for students. Details: www. rivertowneplayers.com.

CNC Coastal Ride. Join Cycle North Carolina in Oriental for unique waterfront camping and cycling on scenic country roads. Register for one, two or three days.

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Various mileage options for all skill levels.

Register online. Details: www.ncsports. org.

4-5: “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” 7:30pm. New Bern Civic Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that is a delightful contemporary take on the beloved fairy tale. Evening performances begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door and $10 for students and active duty military.

Details: www.newberncivictheatre.org.

Fri. 4: Explorations – International Film Series. 2:30 & 7:30pm. “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” is screened in Orringer Auditorium as part of Craven Community College’s International Film Series.

Seven British retirees respond to an online ad and travel to Jaipur, India, where they find a run-down hotel with young, exu-

berant and optimistic Sonny as its host.

Free. Details: 252-638-7351.

5, 12, 19, 26: Oriental Farmer’s Market. 8-11am. The town of Oriental holds a traditional farmer’s market each Saturday morning between S. Water Street and the harbor. Expect arts and crafts and an array of produce.

Cedar Grove Cemetery Tours.

4pm. In collaboration with the Earl of Craven Questers and the New Bern Historical Society, members will offer tours and present a factual glimpse into the lives of more than two centuries of New Bern residents. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Historical Society or at the cemetery gate. Details: 252-638-8558.

Sat. 5: Reach for the Stars Gala.

6pm-12:30am. This event, a benefit for St. Paul Catholic School, is held at the Riverfront Convention Center. Cost is $50 per

person or a table of 10 for $450. Details: 252-637-7204.

Sun. 6: Asian Games. 2pm. The Asian Games Club of New Bern meets at the Trent River Coffee House. Details: 252514-2030.

Mon. 7: New Bern Civic Strings. 7pm.

Concert is held at Centenary Methodist Church and led by guest conductor Finley Woolston, host of Public Radio East’s “Morning Concert.” Details: www.newberncivicstrings.org.

Tue. 8: Irish Music Session. 7pm.

An informal session of traditional Irish music is planned for the Trent River Coffee House. Donations are accepted at the door. Details: 252-514-2030.

Wed. 9: Civil War Roundtable. 7pm.

The New Bern Civil War Roundtable meets monthly at the Fireman’s Museum. Meetings include a guest speaker. Details: Pete Meyer, 252-670-3678.

11-12: Spring Historic Home & Garden Tour. 10am-4pm. Homeowners in the historic district open their doors to the public. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 on day of event. Details: 252-633-6448.

11-13: Oriental In-Water Boat Show.

Sponsored by the Oriental Rotary Club.

Show runs from noon to 6pm on Friday, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Details: 252-249-0228 or orientalboatshow.com.

Garden Lovers Weekend. Enjoy more than 14 acres of Tryon Palace gardens for free during Garden Lovers Weekend. Gardens are open from 9am-6pm on Friday and Saturday, and from noon-6pm on Sunday. Details: www.tryonpalace. org.

Fri. 11: Drew Nelson in Concert. 8pm.

The artist performs at the Trent River Coffee Company, New Bern. General admission is $15; members, $12; and students,

$8. Doors open at 7pm. Details: 252-6464657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.

ARTcrawl. 5-8pm. Make your way through galleries, shops, restaurants and gardens in downtown New Bern to see exhibits and performances by local artists.

Details: www.communityartistwill.com or 252-649-1712.

Sat. 12: Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival. 7pm. Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival is held at the NC History Center. Tickets are $25, $10 for students.

Details: www.ecu.edu/fourseasons.

New Bern Easter Egg Hunt. 9am.

New Bern Parks & Recreation invites kids 6 years and younger to a citywide Easter egg hunt held at Lawson Creek Park. This event will offer fun, games, prizes, refreshments and a visit by the Easter Bunny. Cost is $3 per child. Details: 252-639-2902.

Festival of Fun. 9am-4pm. The annual children’s festival in New Bern is held at Union Point Park and features games, mini-train rides, inflatable rides, carnival food, stage performances, a petting zoo, kid-friendly vendors, education information, arts & crafts, Easter Egg hunt and the Rubber Duck Derby. Details: Nicole Jacobs Dewar, 252-639-2902.

6th Annual East Carolina Pottery Festival. 9am-5pm. The festival brings more than 40 local potters to the NC History Center, where they will exhibit and sell original pottery, and demonstrate throwing and building techniques. Free.

Details: Rich Daniels, 252-224-1446.

Isaac Powell Memorial Program. 2:30pm. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is holding a graveside memorial program at Greenwood Cemetery to place a wreath and a GAR Veteran’s Grave marker at the grave of Pvt. Isaac Powell, the first African-American to head a GAR post in the South.

Details: Peter Meyer, 252670-3678 or pjmeyer42@ suddenlink.net.

Wed. 16: Mommy & Me. 9:3010:30am. This program hosted by New Bern Parks and Recreation offers a great way for kids to work on their mobility and communication skills. Details: 252-6392913 or parhama@newbern-nc.org.

Fri. 18: Friday Flicks. 7:30pm. The Old Theater in Oriental is showing “Les Miserables” as part of the Friday Flicks program.

Tickets are $6 and include free popcorn.

Details: www.oldtheater.org.

Tue. 22: Hearing Loss Association of America Meeting. 11am. The New Bern Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America is a support group for people with all degrees of hearing loss. Details: 252-635-2189.

25-27: “Brundibar.” Ratio Theatre Company presents “Brundibar” in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day. The show starts at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. Details: www.ratiotheatre.org.

Sat. 26: Craven County Alzheimer’s NC Walk. 9am. Held at Union Point Park to support famiies dealing with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias. Details: 252-638-3185 ex. 3011.

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MARKETplace Antiques and Collectibles

JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall, 1198 Hwy 17 N, Bridgeton, a unique mall filled with treasures past & present; antique furniture, home décor, ephemera, antique books, costume jewelry, records, pottery, art & much more! Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, 252-634-2745 or jlkirkmans.com (H-11).

Arts, Galleries & Crafts

Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery, 317 Pollock St., part art gallery, part contemporary gift shop, representing a vast selection of American hand crafted pottery, jewelry, glass, wood, paintings, art furniture & gifts by local, regional & nationally known artists. When no ordinary gift will do, visit 7 days a week, 252-633-4369 or shop online at www.carolinacreations.com (R-19).

Fine Art at Baxters, located in Studio 323 – home of working artisans – 323 Pollock St. A fine arts gallery representing regional and nationally recognized artists featuring a wide range of styles and mediums. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Details: 252-634-9002 or fineartatbaxters.com (R-18).

Entertainment & Attractions

New Bern Civic Theatre, 412 Pollock St. Box office: 252-633-0567, features a full calendar of plays and performances throughout the year. Info: 252-634-9057, newberncivictheatre.org (R-18).

Tryon Palace, where guided tours, live reenactments and conversations with costumed interpreters from centuries past bring history to life in vivid detail at the Governor’s Palace, Gardens and Historic Homes. And, at the new high-tech NC History Center, interactive games and hands-on exhibits delight visitors young and old, 252-639-3500, www.tryonpalace.org (R-15).

Food, Wine & Gourmet

Bay Leaf Restaurant, 309 Middle St., brings a little spice to downtown New

Bern with its authentic Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet and plenty of vegetarian options, all made fresh daily.

Call 252-638-5323 (Q-18).

Neuse River Winery, 169 Morris Creek Lane, Oriental. Small batch artisanal winery specializes in American/French hybrid grapes that grow well in the Eastern North Carolina climate. The tasting room open Thur.-Sat. 11am-6pm or by appointment, 252-249-1503.

Real Estate

Century 21 Sail/Loft, 1000 Broad St., Oriental, is the waterfront realty specialist with more than 30 years experience in Oriental and Pamlico County. The team is standing by to help you choose a home in one of the most relaxing places in Eastern North Carolina. For information, call 252249-1787 or 800-327-4189.

Tab Premium Built Homes has been designing and building homes from 1,200 to 36,000 square feet for clients all over Eastern North Carolina since 1991. These homes are designed to be unique and different while typically exceeding the state building code requirements. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and make the home building process easy and fun. For more information, call 252-638-8310 or visit info@tabpremiumbuilthomes.com (G-7).

Trent River Realty, Inc., 48 Shoreline Drive & 333 Middle St., can handle all your real estate needs. Whether you’re buying or selling, Trent River Realty is dedicated to making your real estate experience a great one. Call 252-672-8412, 252-633-1442 or visit trentriverrealty.com (Q-18).

Specialty Shops, Gifts, Clothing

Four C’s, 252 Middle St., offers unique gifts, T-shirts & toys, plus active clothing from Columbia, Woolrich & Atlantis. Also sandals, shoes & boots by Teva, Naot, Dansko & Colombia. Mon.-Sat. 10am6pm, Sun. 11am-3pm. Great gifts for all ages, free gift wrapping, 252-636-3285 (R-18).

Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven St., a New Bern tradition for 100 years offers a complete line of hardware, gifts, cast iron & enamelware, crockery, pottery, cookbooks & more! It’s great browsing in a yesteryear setting with everything you need …today. Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-5:30pm, Sat. 6:30am-5pm, 252-638-4261, mitchellhardwareonline.com (R-19).

Tryon Palace Museum Store, 529 S. Front St., located in the NC History Center, offers a wide assortment of specialty products, including books, food, plants, pottery and fine crafts, jewelry, tabletop objects, toys and more. 252-639-3532 (R-15).

Twice as Nice, 224 Craven St., is an upscale consignment boutique featuring high quality women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories, home décor, and furniture items at reasonable prices. Open Mon.-Fri. 10-6pm, Sat. 105pm and Sun. 12-4pm (March - Dec.), 252-633-4432 (R-19).

Transportation & Business Services

Bridget Ipock – Farm Bureau Insurance, 2305 Hwy 70 E, New Bern. Located in the James City area, Bridget is prepared to discuss all your insurance needs, from life to property to auto. Call her today at 252-637-3437 or email bridget.ipock@ ncfbins.com.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, 200 Terminal Drive in New Bern is close, convenient & connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & announcing new Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport. com for more info.

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Aurora Fossil Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fine Art at Baxters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 New Bern Civic Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tryon Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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