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This week, February 26-28 at New Village Brewery:

New Village Brews:
• Whitecap American White Ale

NC Guest Breweries on tap:
• Crank Arm Brewery, Deep River Brewing Co, Triple C Brewing, Raleigh Brewing Co

Food Trucks:
Thu 2/26: Taqueria San Luis, 4-8p
Fri 2/27: Jasmine Tasty Thai, 4-8p
Sat 2/28: Cousins Maine Lobster, 12noon-7p

New Village Brewery hours: Thu – Sat 2p-9p
(the brewery will open at noon Saturday Feb 28 to coincide with Cousins Maine Lobster food truck hours – also opening at noon)

Nautical Wheelers’ next Wine Tasting is Friday Feb 27 in New Bern 4-6p, then Sat Feb 28 in Oriental at 2 & 3p.

Andy Woolgar with Elephant’s Corner Wines is back with 5 new wines.

• Groot Phesantekraal, SPARKLING CHENIN BLANC
• Van Hunks, BRUT, W.O. Stellenbosch, South Africa 70% Chardonnay 30% Pinot Noir
The next two are made by Weinand Grobler, who has been to Oriental three times and makes Nautical Wheeler’s Mermaid Label “Nautical” wines.
• De Klein Wijn ‘Drie Fonteine’, ROSE, W.O Turbagh, SA (50% Mourvèdre 30% Syrah 20% Grenache)
• De Kleine Wijn ‘Feeling Good’ ,PINOTAGE, W.O Stellenbosch, SA 100% Pinotage
• Journey’s End V3, CAB FRANC, W.O Stellenbosch, SA 100% Cab Franc

Find Nautical Wheelers in Oriental at 411 Broad Street, and at 202 A Craven Street in New Bern. 252-249-0359.

The Kentucky Gentlemen bring their unique blend of pop, country, and R&B to the Old Theater Friday, February 27 at 7:30p, presented by Pamlico Musical Society.

Twin brothers Brandon and Derek Campbell, originally from Versailles, KY, incorporate their musical influences of gospel, classical piano, fiddle, banjo, pedal steel and 90s R&B into their music as The Kentucky Gentlemen. They have quickly become one of Nashville’s most exciting new acts, earning a spot on several prestigious “Artist to Watch” lists.

Tickets $30, available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental & New Bern, and online at pamlicomusic.org. Box office opens at 6:30p, doors open at 7p.

The Pamlico Musical Society is a non-profit organization bringing musical entertainment, enrichment, and education to Pamlico County. To learn more call 252-617-2125 or visit www.pamlicomusic.org.

Mariposa Wine Bar & Bakery is open Saturday-Sunday-Mondays. Mariposa provides fresh baked goods & coffee in the morning, then evenings charcuterie boards, wine and desserts.

Featured Desserts
Blueberry orange pound cake and pineapple cheesecake

Wine Flights
TBA

Hours: Saturday, Sunday & Monday mornings 7-10a (bakery) and evenings 3-8p (wine bar).

Each winter Oriental’s sailing clubs (SCOO, NSA & ODC) work together to present a series of seminars to help boaters improve their game. Together, the sailing clubs have formed NCO (Nautical Collective of Oriental), which sponsors the events.

Seminars run Saturday mornings, February 7 – March 14, at 9a. They are conducted via Zoom, lasting about 60 minutes. Register for each seminar individually by Thursday of the week of the presentation. On Friday you will receive a Zoom link to the presentation.

You can register for all events you’re interested in at once by sending an email to: ncoseminars@gmail.com.

• Feb 21: Capt John Rahm – 3rd Wave Sailing – 10 Commandments to dock a boat
• Feb 28: Darrell Foster – Foster Marine Service – Diesel maintenance
• March 7: Kristina Harborne – Evolution Sail – Pre season Sail inspection
• March 14: Darrell Foster – Foster Marine Service – Auxiliary Systems

Questions? Contact Chuck Gordon at ncoseminars@gmail.com.

In 2005 Ariadne “Ari” Sylvester felt ill. Initially misdiagnosed, Ari was then told she had stage 4 cancer, with at best a 50/50 chance of survival.

She was 36, with a husband and two children. They lived in New Hampshire. A Lantern In The Dark is her story, of treatment, navigating the medical system and life. They moved, multiple times, finally landing in Oriental in 2011.

The book simply states “…this memoir reveals how love, humor and community became the lantern that guided her back to hope and remission.”

A Lantern In The Dark debuts with a book signing Saturday February 28, 9a – 12noon at The Bean. Come by, meet the author, talk about life, and take home your copy of the new book.

Pamlico Community College Foundation’s Annual Great Oyster Roast and Chili Cookoff returns Saturday, Feb 28 from 3-5p.

All the salty oysters and homemade chili you can eat for $30 (chili only tickets $15). Bring your oyster knife & gloves and come prepared to eat all you can. You can bring your own beverages, ice tea and water are provided.

Think you make a good pot of chili? Bring a crockpot of your best chili for a chance at a trophy and prize. Chili due at the event by 2p.

Featuring live music by The Southern Hellcats, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle.

Proceeds from the event directly support PCC students, funding scholarships. Register your chili in advance by contacting Heather Arevalo at harevalo@pamlicocc.edu or 252-249-1851 ext. 3084.

Tickets available online at this link.

Pamlico Community College is at 5049 Hwy 306 South in Grantsboro, and the tables and tents are set up behind the Delamar Center.

Saturday is the Oriental Farmer’s Market, from 8a – 11a on Hodges Street near the harbor.

Find fresh microgreens, honey & eggs, handmade soaps, candles, fishing gear, handmade wooden toys, seedlings, and more.

Vendors set up by The Provision Company.

As always, market is weather permitting.

Typhoon Sailing @ Bow To Stern, Mondays at 3p.

Bow to Stern invites you to come sailing on their fleet of Cape Dory Typhoons. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening on the water. Not sure how to sail? They’ll pair you with an experienced sailor. Afterwards, you can depart, or hang out with everyone at the fire pit and watch the sun set over the creeks.

Check in and get your boat assignment at 2:45p. Return after your sail for refreshments and socializing. $25 per person.

Let them know you’re coming by registering here.

Call 252-249-2424 or email for more information Info@BowtoSternBoating.com. Bow To Stern is at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd – for directions click here.

Pamlico County Board of Commissioners meets Monday evening, March 2 at 7p at the Pamlico County Courthouse. This meeting is open to the public.

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.

• The meeting agenda is here.

The Pamlico Board of Commissioners meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.

There’s a food truck in town Wed Feb 11. El Taco Loco is at Triton Yachts Boat Yard, out front, 11am until.

Grab a taco or two for lunch.

Going forward, El Taco Loco plans to visit Triton Yachts every Wednesday.

Open Mic Night is live at the Silos Wednesday nights. The music begins at 7p.

Bring your instrument, your voice, or both. Music is upstairs in The Silos.

The Silos is at 1111 Broad St Extension, Oriental, NC.

You’re invited to help create prayer shawls at Oriental United Methodist Church. The group meets Thursday mornings from 10-11:30a at the church to crochet or knit shawls or lap robes and pray for the recipients of them.

The weekly gatherings have brought together people from all walks of life and faiths. (And even non-knitters; if you don’t know how to knit, stop on by and get a lesson and join in.) Questions? Call 315-224-0381.

The One-Off Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of every month.

Next meeting, Mar 9 at 4p, at the Perry Griffin Foundation House.

After reading 2 books: Life Worth Living, a Guide to What Matters Most by Volf, Croasmun and McAnnally-Linz, and Wake Up Grateful by Kristi Nelson, the book club is now focusing on topics about life and living. The topic is emailed to participants each month in advance, but it’s not necessary to prepare in order to attend. New attendees are most welcome.

If you have any questions, contact Nelda Coats 252-639-1616 or Nancy Piner 252-670-2615, or just show up at the Perry Griffin Foundation House, 300 High Street, Oriental.

You’re invited to join The Gathering, 6p at The Bean, on March 12

The Gathering meets twice monthly, on the second Thursday of the month (March 12) as well as the fourth Monday (March 23).

Sponsored by the Oriental United Methodist Church, The Gathering offers a non-traditional setting for open discussions on faith, beliefs, sacred texts, and the history weaving it all together.

Questions are welcome and often lead discussions. There is a very brief devotional thought and moment of silence at the end of the session.

No religious affiliation required or expected. All are welcome. If the water gauge reaches two feet, The Gathering moves to Brantley’s.

For more information, call 252-249-0213 or email asims@nccumc.org.

The third and fifth Thursdays of the month mean open jam session at Pamlico Community College, starting at 6p.

It’s open to all. Bring your instrument – or voice – or maybe only a chair to just come to listen. It all happens in PCC’s Delamar Center Auditorium. PCC is on Hwy 306 between Grantsboro and Arapahoe. All levels of unplugged playing welcome.

For more info, contact Denise McDermott 252-249-1851 ext 3113 dmcdermott@pamlicocc.edu.

The Arcis Saxophone Quartet perform at the Old Theater Friday, March 20 at 7:30p, presented by Pamlico Musical Society.

Founded by four exceptional soloists, the Arcis Saxophone Quartet is based in Munich. Their performances bridge classical masterworks, contemporary compositions, and innovative arrangements, presenting the saxophone as a powerful and refined voice in classical music.

The Arcis Saxophone Quartet has garnered critical acclaim for its expressive depth, rhythmic precision, and stylistic breadth, winning numerous international competitions. The ensemble regularly collaborates with leading composers, expanding the saxophone quartet repertoire and championing new works alongside their own transcriptions.

Tickets $30, available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental & New Bern, and online at pamlicomusic.org. Box office opens at 6:30p, doors open at 7p.

The Pamlico Musical Society is a non-profit organization bringing musical entertainment, enrichment, and education to Pamlico County. To learn more call 252-617-2125 or visit www.pamlicomusic.org.

The Oriental Woman’s Club’s 2026 Chowder Cook-off is Saturday March 21 from 11a – 1p.

The cook-off attracts about a dozen cooks – they put their best chowder forward.

A $10 ticket gets you a chance to taste different kinds of chowders and vote for your fave to win the People’s Choice Award. Cash only, please. Tickets available at the gate.

Proceeds for this annual event help fund OWC’s charitable works & community service.

Neuse Sailing Association (NSA) hosts its annual Shrimperoo, Saturday March 28, 2 – 4p at the Tiki Bar / Oriental Marina Inn.

Shrimperoo is NSA’s annual membership soical event. Come find out what the Neuse Sailing Association is all about. NSA provides the shrimp, side dishes, and live music from Christopher Siren.

Tickets include entrance to the event, food and two drinks. Members get in free. It’s $20 for non-members. If you decide to join NSA the day of the event, your $20 can be applied to the annual membership fee.

Come out and meet the group and join up. Or you can just eat shrimp…

The Tiki Bar / Oriental Marina Inn is on Hodges Street by Oriental’s harbor.

The SailPack Interconference Regatta is scheduled for April 4-5

The SailPack has hosts invitational regattas in Oriental – its coastal training waters or “2nd home” as coach Dana Magliola puts it. The Sailpack Regatta in Oriental is an official interconference event recognized by the ICSA, the governing body of college sailing. There are 18 collegiate teams participating in two days of sailing.

FJ sailboats and support are provided by Oriental’s Bow To Stern Boating.

Take a look at previous Sailpack Regattas:
• 2024 Sailpack Regatta
• SailPack 2023: The Year of the Capsize
• 2022 SailPack Regatta

It’s become one of the biggest and most successful in-water boat shows between Annapolis and Savannah. The 2026 Oriental Boat Show — The Best Small Town Boat Show In America —is April 10-12.

This 3-day Friday-Saturday-Sunday show is organized by the Oriental Rotary Club and is the place to see boats and gear for boats.

The Oriental Boat Show typically has about 100 exhibitors of nautical goods and services. Dealers and brokers bring in boats on land and to the slips at Oriental Marina & Inn. For more info, contact boat show organizers via email at oncboatshow@gmail.com.

Find out more about the Oriental Boat Show at orientalboatshow.com.

David “Dave” Wright’s Celebration of Life is set for Saturday April 18, 1p, on the lawn of Oriental Marina & Inn, by the harbor.

From 2001 to 2019, Dave and his bride Carol lived in Oriental. More about his life here.

All are welcome to attend.

The Cycle NC 2026 Coastal Ride returns to Oriental Friday through Sunday, April 24 26.

The Cycle NC 2026 Coastal Ride is three days of camping and cycling in and around Oriental. Hundreds of cyclists visit Oriental to go on rides ranging from 15 to 100 miles, and spend time in the town.

They’ll be riding throughout the county each day, and after their rides, return to Oriental. That weekend, Oriental will become their base camp. Hundreds will literally be camping — sleeping in tents on lawns along the South Avenue waterfront – others will stay in local lodging.

For scenes from other years the Coastal Ride was here – (it was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) – see the 2023 ride here …see the 2014 ride here … the 2011 ride here

The Hope Regala is May 8 & 9, 2026. A BBQ dinner, a $10k Golden Raffle Ticket Drawing, and a Live & Silent Auction – all to benefit the mission of Hope Clinic in Pamlico County.

There are special weekend packages for boats harbored at River Dunes.
• Friday night BBQ prepared by Reelsboro Methodist Church, with live music from the Southern Hellcats.
• The Saturday Night Regala catered dinner by The Flame at River Dunes, open bar, a live and silent auction, with dancing and live music by BTA Entertainment.
• There’s also the $10k Golden Raffle. Every ticket provides a 1 in 200 chance of winning $10K. If you buy the limit of 3 tickets, that’s a 1 in 67 chance.

You can also become a sponsor or make a direct donation to Hope Clinic online at www.hoperegala.com.

Hope Regala is a fundraiser bringing in 1/3 of the annual revenue for Hope Clinic. It enables the clinic to provide free medical care to low-income, uninsured/underinsured adults, offer addiction treatment and recovery services through the New Beginnings program, and supports their mobile outreach clinic initiative taking Hope Clinic to patients in Pamlico, Craven, & Beaufort counties.

Hope Clinic is at 13808 NC Hwy 55, Bayboro.

The 12th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is set for Oct 2 & 3, 2026.

Walk around town and hear dozens of musicians playing on porches in Oriental. Cap the Saturday off with a band headlining on the Riverfront Stage near Lou Mac Park.

More info at olfrontporch.org

The 2026 performers will be announced in spring 2026. Meanwhile, check out the 2025 schedule here: olfrontporch.org/schedule

• Fingerpickin’ Champions & Bluegrass New Yorkers
• Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival 2022
• The 2019 Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival – headliners The Way Down Wanderers

You’re invited to join in and play Pickleball even if you’ve never played the game before.

During fall, winter and spring, the Camp Caroline gym hosts a dozen sessions of pickleball each week, typically on this schedule (as of Aug 11, 2025):
Beginner/Novice Training: W, Sa 8-10a
Intermediate Play: M, W, F , Sa 10a-noon
Advanced Play: Sa, Su 1-3p; Tu, Th, 10a-noon
Women-Only Play: Tu, 1-3p
Evening Open Play: W, 5-7p
Int/Adv/League Practice: M, W 1-3

Reservations are required for all sessions. Signup information here.

Camp activities limit play at Camp Caroline in the summer, but free outdoor play occurs often on the town courts at Lupton Park, and is arranged using TeamReach.com, group code 864230.

TownDock’s coverage of the local growth of pickleball can be found here.

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at Brantley’s Village Restaurant starting at 6p. The club does good things throughout the community… from Scholarships for Pamlico County Students to the Oriental in-water boat show and Oriental classic car show too.

For info about the club and meetings contact membership chair Jim Kellenberger, 919-621-0362.

If you want to rent a tent, table or chairs call the Rotary order line at 649-3725. More info about Rotary at www.orientalrotary.org

Own a Cape Dory? Then you’re invited to join the Cape Dory Sailboat Owner’s Association – Carolina’s Fleet.

Their mission is to advance the sport and enjoyment of sailing; to promote the education, technical interest, and knowledge of their members members; and to foster and enjoy a welcoming collegial fellowship and social environment among the owners of Cape Dory Sailboats.

The CDSOA hold quarterly meetings that include presentations on a range of topics: from sailing techniques to technical topics. Presentations are geared toward skill improvement and enjoyment of the Cape Dory.

CDSOA also hold rendezvous and fleet cruises throughout the year for all members.

To learn more about the CDSOA and to join the Carolinas Fleet visit CapeDorySOA.org, and click on the “New Members Sign Up” link. There you will also find a link to the CD forum, a huge database of information on Cape Dory sailboats.

Pamlico Community Band rehearses every Tuesday from 7-8:30p at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.

The band performs three concerts per year: in the spring, opening of the Fourth of July Croaker Festival, and Christmas.

All levels and ages of musicians welcome. Auditions not required; just show up with your instrument. Our focus is the joy of making and sharing music while having fun.

For more information contact Chris Mele at 252-626-6928. St. Peter is at 1149 White Farm Road in Oriental.

The Pamlico County Library hosts a mystery book club the second Wednesday of each month at 5p.

Each month a novel selected from the winners of the annual Edgar Awards will be discussed.

Have you been wanting to learn to play a musical instrument? Have you started learning to play ukulele on your own but want to be a part of a group? Then UHOOs may be just the group for you…

The UKULELE HOALOHAs of ORIENTAL, better known as the UHOOs, meet every Tuesday from 2-4p at OUMC (404 Freemason Street). New members are welcome to join.

There will be a beginners class starting March 3, 2026.

To sign up for classes, Contact Claudia Bemis at csbemis@yahoo.com.

To join UHOOs, contact Judy Styron at cjstyron@embarqmail.com.

The UHOOS focus on having fun while singing and playing together, and periodically perform at events.

The Pamlico County Democratic Party meets ‘virtually’ on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30p. For more information on attending, email PamlicoDems@gmail.com

The Pamlico County Republican Party meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30p 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.

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, and by letting their collective voices be be heard to influence positive change.

Pamlico Progressives meet as needed. All are welcome to join. For more information, follow on Facebook or call Diane Lemieux at 802-318-1083.

Find yourself a bargain at the Hospice Thrift Shop in Bayboro – across from the Pamlico High School. Hospice Thrift is open 10a to 4p Monday-Friday and 10a-4p on Saturday. All of the proceeds go to support Hospice of Pamlico County.

Donations of gently used clothes, housewares, small appliances, knickknacks, bedding, books, office supplies and more are always appreciated and may be dropped off during shop hours at the store. For more info, contact the store manager at 252-745-5033.

Oriental’s Drummin’ Dragons get together every Sunday afternoon from 3-4:30p. You’ll find them in Lou Mac Park 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 Dougcarmichael@embarqmail.com.

In just a few years, the prayer shawl ministry at Oriental United Methodist Church has knitted or crocheted more than 1650 shawls for those in need. The group meets Thursday mornings from 10-11:30am at the church to crochet or knit shawls and pray for the recipients of them.

The weekly gatherings have brought together people from all walks of life and religious faiths. (And even non-knitters; if you don’t know how to knit, stop on by and get a lesson and join in.) Questions? Call 315-224-0381.

The NAACP of Pamlico County holds its regular monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month at 6p at the Pamlico County Senior Services Center at 800 Main St, Alliance. All interested persons are invited and welcome to attend.

For more info, contact chapter President Doug Pearsall at nellie98@embarqmail.com or Hattie Harrell, 1st Vice President truesister2@yahoo.com

Oriental Mayor Sally Belangia holds office hours from 8-9a on Wednesdays at Town Hall. It’s a chance for constituents to talk with the Mayor. Appointments not necessary.

On the third Tuesday of the month the Craven/Pamlico Beekeepers Association meets to talk bees at the Craven County Cooperative Extension Center. The informal “Bee Social” gets underway at 7p. The actual meeting starts at 7:30p and is open to the public. More on CPBA and local beekeeping at their website. The Craven Cooperative Extension Center is at 300 Industrial Drive, New Bern.

Concerned about your drinking? Help is available.

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 Craven/Pamlico Hotline: (252) 349-0898.

Al-Anon – for those worried about someone with a drinking problem – meets Tuesday at 7p at 403 Mildred Street. 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 pageese@yahoo.com or Katherine Hudson at 252-745-4510 for information about the date, time and location of the next group meeting.

The Minnesott Mens’ Golf Association holds a Golf Tournament every second Saturday of the month.

Tee time is 9:15. Call the Golf Shop at Minnesott 252-249-6317 for more information about joining the MGA. Fees for golf as well as the tournaments.

Any Marine on active duty, retired, or honorably discharged with ninety days of active service is invited to join the Oriental Dragon Detachment of the Marine Corps League.

The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1800 for dinner — meeting begins at 1900 — at the Oriental Fire Station 19 on Straight Road in Oriental. The Dragon Detachment participates in Toys for Tots, Spirit of Christmas, Croakerfest, the Marine Corps Birthday, as well as national initiatives.

For additional information on joining this detachment, contact Commandant Marty Musella at 252-249-0694. Semper Fi.

Share ideas with fellow anglers. The Lower Neuse Anglers Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month, at 6:30p. They meet at Brantley’s restaurant every month on the second Tuesday at 6:30p, and welcome members and non-members alike. For more info, contact Bob Dillard at gbobdillard @ gmail.com or 704/236-4716

The Oriental Paddle Group goes out kayaking on Friday mornings, setting out from the Wildlife Resources Commission ramp at the end of Midyette Street at 9a. Come and join the group, led by Larry Summers and Bill Hines as they paddle up nearby creeks. One benefit of these jaunts is the birds you can see. As Liz Lathrop of the Pamlico Birders group put is, “We have had interesting birds each time. The birds are not as skittish when you approach in a noiseless kayak.”

Call Bill Hines by Thursday evening prior to let them know you’ll be joining Friday morning: 252-571-0264.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6 – 7:00p 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.

If you love to sing, the Chorale is the place to spend a few hours every Monday. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Carla Byrnes at 745-4793 or 670-4960.

When you go to the bank, you can help the food bank feed those who don’t have enough to eat.

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.

The Oriental Woman’s Club holds its meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm at the clubhouse at 1007 Gilgo Road.

Guests are welcome. Meetings include refreshments, a special speaker and short business session.

OWC is a service club focused on community service, as well as state, national and international concerns of women and children. The OWC awards several scholarships annually to Pamlico County High School and Arapahoe Charter School graduating seniors who continue their education at the college level.

For more information about club activities and membership, check out orientalwomansclub.org.

The Pamlico Amateur Radio Society meets at Brantley’s Village Restaurant at 9am on the last Saturday of every month (except June). They invite all HAMS and those interested in amateur radio to attend. For additional information, please call Bill Michne WM3X, drmichne73@gmail.com, 252-249-1175 or visit our website at N4PRS.org.

Friends of the Pamlico County Library meets at the library on Highway 55 in Bayboro. This is the group of folks who help sustain the library. For info, call 252-745-3515.