The Epiphany School Used Book/Clothing Sale, Tonight July 26th-

The ECO Board has decided to have another sale for families who could not attend the last one . The sale will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Media Center on Tuesday, July 26th.

Following the sale, parents will have the opportunity to pick up any unsold items from 7:30-8:00 p.m.

Great cycling happening around New Bern. Check out the local bike shops for ride days and times.

http://flythebikeshop.com/events.htm

Atomic Cycle Bicycle Shop:  Have rides Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm out of there shop.

You’re probably thinking ‘that’s it; time to rest.” But, no, there’s more in store. (I know—get out!) The 4^th of July events were plentiful, and I hope you joined in on the fun.

For some quieter (and free) events, the New Bern-Craven County Library invites you to attend its “Artist of the Month” reception Thursday, July 7, at 7pm, and on Saturday, July 9^th, 2:15 p.m., to attend their movie matinee entitled “Eat, Pray, Love.” For more details on library events, call 252-638-7807.

Another free event takes place in historic downtown New Bern this Friday from 5-8pm–the New Bern ArtWalk. Refreshments are available; for further details, call 252-638-2577 or visit www.cravenarts.org.

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidas premiering Friday, July 8^th at 8pm. Call New Bern Civic Theatre for more dates, times and ticket information, 252-633-0567.

Whatever you do get out there and enjoy the weekend!

Get those cars and boats gassed up and ready to roll out, it is Friday.

The long holiday weekend has arrived! You can start celebrating our nation’s birthday today by attending the two-day 2011 Croaker Festival in Oriental whose theme is “Spirit of Croakerfest—Christmas in July.” Beginning at 9am today, vendor booths open; activities take place all day and end with a street dance (Bob Tyson Band) at 8pm. On Saturday, booths open at 8:30am with activities all day.

At 6pm another street dance takes place (The Southern Aires) and the festival ends with fireworks at 9:30pm. At New Bern’s Union Point Park on Monday, July 4^th, activities including music by the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band and theatrical entertainment begin at 11am and last until 8pm. Fireworks over the Neuse River end the day. At 6pm, there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  Coolers and service animals are welcome but no alcohol, glass containers, fireworks or pets are allowed.

Check out some great music on the 4th in Lawson Creek Park in New Bern at 2pm.

Third Day,  Building 429,  Chasing Eden

Tickets at www.bigfishfm.com

Enjoy your long weekend and Happy 4^th of July to you and your family. Visit my blog Mondays, Wednesday and Friday, and I’ll give you the scoop for New Bern and the surrounding areas at www.ncpropertiesonline.com