Events Calendar
For more information go to http://www.crystalcoastnc.org/events.
“Lunch with a Dash of History.” March 7,11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The History Place, 1008
Arendell Street, Morehead City. Lunchtime Lecture: Song & Dance—“Gentle on My Mind”
presented by Rodney Kemp. Lunch and lecture are $15 ($12 for members); lecture only is
$8/$5 for members. Call 247-7533 for reservations.
Beaufort Wine & Food—”A Thirst for the Sea.” March 8,4-7 pm. Enjoy local seafood
prepared by Chef Tony Garnett of the Coral Bay Club and a special guest chef. Cocktails
and trawler tour 4-5 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. Proceeds benefit
Carteret Catch and the Beaufort Wine 8c Food charities. For more information, visit www,
beaufortwineandfood.com or call 515-0708.
“Get Hooked” Fishing School. Saturday, March 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the North Carolina
Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Fee includes lunch; $60 per person; $54 for aquarium
members. Full information at www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores. Sign up online, by
phone at 247-4003 or at the Visitor Services window at the aquarium.
Coastal Science Cafe. March 10,6-8 p.m. at the Crab’s Claw in Atlantic Beach. Speaker/
topic for this talk was not available at press time.
East Carteret High School presents “Rhythm City” the Musical. March 13-15 and
March 21-22 at 7 p.m. Additional shows on March 15 and 22 at 1 p.m. East Carteret High
School, 3263 Highway 70 in Beaufort, Tickets; $6 students, $8 general and $12 reserved. For
information and tickets, call 728-3514 or visit www.rhythmcity.org.
Boatbuilding Past and Present. March 14, 9-11 a.m. at the North Carolina Maritime
Museum. This program will take participants on a tour of exhibits highlighting some of
North Carolina’s early wooden boats, a behind-the-scenes look at the Harvey W. Smith
Watercraft Center and a factory tour of a local modern-day boat manufacturer. Reservations
required. Fee: $10. Not suitable for children under 12. Call 728-7317 or visit www.
ncmaritimemuseums.com.
Friday Free Flick. March 14, April 11, May 9 at 7 p.m. Emerald Isle Community Center,
7500 Emerald Drive. Movies are family oriented. Free; children must be accompanied by an
adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and/or blankets. No outside beverages
or snacks. Call 354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.
Down East Folk Arts Society Concert. March 15,8 p.m. Upstairs at Clawson’s Restaurant
in Beaufort. See www.downeastfolkarts.org or call 646-4657.
Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival. March 15,9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Emerald Plantation
shopping center. The Little Ms. & Mr. Leprechaun Contest for boys and girls ages 2-3 and
4-5 at 10 a.m. Pre-registration by 12 p.m. on March 13. Call 354-6350 to register. Admission
and parking are free.
Go for the Gold! 5K Run. March 15 at Croatan High School. A St. Patrick’s Day themed
race for all ages and fitness levels. Proceeds go to the Croatan Athletic Boosters. Race day
registration/bib pickup: 8:15-9 a.m.; best-dressed contest at 9 a.m.; race start time: 9:30 a.m.
Please visit www.facebook.com/goforthegold5k?ref=hl for more information.
Traditional Boatbuilding Carpentry Class. March 15, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the North
Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. 12 hours (2-day class) can be used as a prerequisite
for Nine-Day Boatbuilding Class. Fee: $135. Minimum age: 16 years old. Advance
registration; 728-7317.
Succulent Seafood Series. March 17,2 p.m. at the Island Grille restaurant-in Atlantic
Beach. Succulent Seafood is for ages 12 and up; $15 per person, per session. Advance
registration is required. Please call 247-4003 for more information.
Carteret County Antiques and Collectibles Club monthly meeting. March 19,11:30 a.m.
at Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant in Beaufort. Mr. Chris Sabiston will speak about “Value and
Disposition of Coins and Jewelry.” His talk will be followed by a Dutch-treat lunch and the
business meeting. Visitors and guests are always welcome.
International Film Series. March 21, April 25 at Joslyn Hall in the McGee Building at
Carteret Community College. Live music at 6:45 p.m.; film begins at 8 p.m. Presented by
the Carteret Community College Foundation. Call Tiffany Taylor at 222-6056 or visit www.
carteret.edu/foundation. Upcoming films are: Friday, March 21, “The Attack” (Israel, Rated
R) and Friday, April 25, “The Sapphires” (Australia, Rated PG-13).
“Lunch with a Dash of History.” March 21,11:30-1 p.m. at The History Place in Morehead
City. Lunchtime Lecture: “The Salter Path Squatters & Mrs. Alice Hoffman” presented by
Rodney Kemp. Lunch and lecture are $15 ($12 for members); lecture only is $8/$5 for
members. Call 247-7533 for reservations.
Leon Russell in Concert. March 22, 8 p.m. at the Morehead Center. Tickets are $45 and
$35. For tickets visit www.themoreheadcenter.com.
First Aid 8c CPR Certification Class in Emerald Isle. March 27,10 a.m.-2 p.m.at the
Emerald Isle Community Center at 7500 Emerald Drive. Fee is $35. Contact Sarah McNally
at 354-6350 or smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org,
Beaufort Boatbuilding Challenge Demonstration. March 29, 9 a.m.-noon at the Harvey
W. Smith Watercraft Center in Beaufort. Watch as the actual construction of a challenge
boat is demonstrated. Free admission. For more information, contact Vic Fasolino at 648^
0944 or beaufortchallenge@gmail.com.
Carolina Maritime Model Society. March 29,2 p.m. at the North Carolina Maritime
Museum in Beaufort. Membership is open to all members of the Friends of the Maritime
Museum. Call 728-7317 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.
Emerald Isle Half Marathon & 5K. March 29, 7 a.m. at the Western Ocean Regional
Access, 102 Islander Drive in Emerald Isle. Visit http://roadracerunner.com/re_l 19342/
EmeraldIsleHalfMarathon5K.html for information.
Anniversary of the April 3,1864 Confederate Raid on Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
April 3, 5 8c 6. Evening program at the Maritime Museum on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m.;
guided tours of the Cape Lookout lighthouse on Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6. Standard
lighthouse climbing fees apply: $8 per adult, $4 p6r child or senior Visitors are responsible
for transportation to the island. Call 728-2250 for more information.
“Lunch with a Dash of History.” April 4,11:30 a.m.-l p.m. at The History Place in
Morehead City Lunchtime Lecture: “Morehead City—A Brief History” presented by
Rodney Kemp. Lunch and lecture are $15 ($12 for members); lecture only is $8/$5 for
members. Call 247-7533 for reservations.
Newport Pig Cooking Contest. April 4-5 at the Newport town park. Serving begins on
Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. Two days of food, fun and springtime celebrations. For more
information, go to www.newportpigcooking.com.
American Music Festival Concert. April 5,8 p.m. The History Place, 1008 Arendell Street
in Morehead City. For Information visit www.americanmusicfestival.org or call 728-6152.
Run Like a Kid 10K/5K. April 5,8 a.m,, 501 Evans Street in Morehead City. The Run Like a
Kid event includes a lOK run, 5K run and family fun mile run. Proceeds benefit the Carteret
County Partnership for Children and its programs. Entry fees: lOK and 5K, $25; family fun
run, $20. For specifics on start times and to register, visit www.runtheeast.com/register
php?id=6819. For more information, contact Constance Sowers, csowers@carteretkids,org.
Explore Rachel Carson Reserve. April 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sponsored by the North
Carolina Maritime Museum. Come explore the Rachel Carson Reserve, named for the
prominent biologist ind author of Silent Spring and The Sea Around Us. Not suitable for
children under 6. Fee; $15. Advance registration required. Call 728-7317 or visit www.
ncmaritimemuseums.com.
The Outlaws in Concert. April 11,8 p.m. at the Morehead Center. Tickets are $40 and $35.
For tickets visit www.themoreheadcentercom.
Civil War Reenactments. April 12,10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Macon State Park. Events will be
performed throughout the day by 1st NC Volunteers, Call 726-3775 for more information.
Down East Folk Arts Society Concert. April 12,8 p.m. Upstairs at Clawson’s Restaurant in
Beaufort. See www.downeastfolkarts.org or call 646-4657.
Publick Day. April 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Beaufort Historic Site. An old-fashioned
flea market with vendors. No admission charge. Call 728-5225 or visit www.
beauforthistoricsite.org.
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