Also remember that we have an extensive magazine collection, and many puzzles.  Magazines and puzzles are located (along with some audio books) on the table beside the bookshelves.   Enjoy!

As an aside, (although not in our library yet), I strongly recommend the Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny, for those that like detective fiction.  The writing is excellent, and the characters memorable.  Perhaps the best series of its genre I have come across in years.

Ken Kirkman

JULY 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH

This year, celebrate Independence Day with a fun-filled weekend at Tryon Palace.  There’s something for everyone, with activities ranging from a presentation by Tryon Palace Theater to a 19^th-century town picnic celebration, a special performance by the Fife & Drum Corps, colonial games, kids craft activities, cannon loading demonstrations, and a dramatic 18^th-century reading of our Declaration of Independence.

On Saturday, July 2, at 1:00 p.m., get yourself into the patriotic spirit with an interactive program presented by Tryon Palace Theater entitled “Making of the State”.  In this lively performance, the audience will participate in our First Provincial Congress and help determine North Carolina’s course leading towards the Revolutionary War.  The program will take place in Cullman Performance Hall at the North Carolina History Center.  Tickets are $6 per adult, $3 per student; or free with regular admission.

 In the 1800s, New Bernians celebrated their 4^th of Julys on the lawn of the New Bern Academy.  On Sunday, July 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., you are cordially invited to attend a recreation of the 19^th-century Town Celebration held there on July 4^th, 1836 – the 60^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Bring your own picnic and join 19^th-century New Bern citizens in patriotic merriment.  There will be music, dancing, and games including townball – an early precursor to baseball. A special period reading of the Declaration will take place at 2:30 p.m., followed by the ringing of the bells celebrating the years of independence.  In case of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved inside the Academy.  Admission is free, although donations are appreciated, and all ages are welcome!

 On Monday, July 4, Tryon Palace will be returning to July 4, 1777 with a Celebration of the Declaration. Enjoy patriotic kids craft activities, colonial games, and a special Fife & Drum Corps performance at 11:00 a.m., followed by a dramatic 18^th-century reading of the Declaration of Independence — all free of charge (although donations will be gladly accepted)! Between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., practice your colonial penmanship by signing your own copy of the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen, decorate a fan, run in a Minute Man race, play colonial cricket, and explore the equipment of a soldier in the Revolutionary War with reproduction objects you can handle. In an interactive demonstration, you’ll even learn what it took for soldiers to load a cannon during the Revolution. In the event of rain, most activities will be moved inside at the North Carolina History Center. Purchase a Time Traveler’s Pass or Governor’s Pass and enjoy interior tours of all our historic buildings as well. The gardens will be open free to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 For detailed information on individual events, explore the Tryon Palace calendar at www.tryonpalace.org or call Karen Ipock, Curator of Education, at 252-639-3581.

Saturday, July 2, 1:00 p.m.

Tryon Palace Theater: Making of the State

North Carolina History Center, Cullman Performance Hall

$6 per adult, $3 per student; Free with regular admission.

Come get yourself in the patriotic spirit and help us kick off our 4^th of July weekend! During this interactive program, the audience will participate in our First Provincial Congress and help determine North Carolina’s course leading towards the Revolutionary War.

 Sunday, July 3, 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.

A 19^th Century Town Celebration

New Bern Academy Green

Free admission, all ages welcome

In the 1800s, the citizens of New Bern celebrated their 4^th of Julys on the lawn of the New Bern Academy.  You are cordially invited to attend a recreation of the celebration held there on July 4^th, 1836 – the 60^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Bring your own picnic and join 19^th century New Bern citizens in patriotic merriment.  There will be music, dancing, and games including townball – an early precursor to baseball. A special period reading of the Declaration will take place at 2:30 p.m., followed by the ringing of the bells celebrating the years of independence. 

 Monday, July 4

Celebration of the Declaration

Fife & Drum performance and reading of the Declaration of Independence: 11:00 a.m.  

Kid’s Craft Activities:  9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

FREE Garden Admission:  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket. 

Come join us for a celebration of our nation’s Declaration of Independence!  Enjoy patriotic kids craft activities, colonial games, and a special Fife & Drum Corps performance followed by a dramatic 18^th-century reading of the Declaration of Independence — all free of charge!  Purchase a Time Traveler’s Pass or Governor’s Pass and enjoy interior tours of all our historic buildings as well.

New Bern Antique Car Show

We truly enjoyed the antique car show in New Bern, NC on Sunday afternoon.

Over 500 antique cars were displayed.  The cars came from all over the country.

New Bern, Coastal North Carolina, and the Carolina Colours community offer so many recreational, educational, cultural and historical opportunities, it’s hard to decide how to spend our Sunday afternoons.

Submitted by Larry Beck

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Getting a work out …  In preparation for the opening of the pro shop, we had to relocate all of the fitness equipment to the Trent room in the Pavilion. Luckily we happen to have a number of members that appear to have used the fitness center in the past, as they were able to lift and move this equipment with ease.

The “moving crew”:  Gale Biers, Mike Wilson, Tom Trimmer, John Filipow and George Orsega.   Not pictured Jerry Trenholm.   Many thanks to the crew.

- Ken Gerhardt

First of all, I would like to give a special thanks to the 25 very dedicated Carolina Colours residents that came out on Saturday April 24 to help spruce up areas of Carolina Colours that are not normally visited. I know that some people had other commitments and that is certainly understandable. Some folks were under the impression that because we pay dues for cleanup, there is no need to do anything further. However, Earth day is one day of the year when everyone pitches in to do just a little extra. Again my hearty thanks to all that helped out.

- John Filipow

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Experience a Dickens of a Holiday in New Bern, NC

Always an exciting time in downtown New Bern, this year is better than ever with Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” story featured in New Bern’s downtown store front windows. Set against the historic backdrop of a true southern coastal town, twenty 6’ story boards walk you through the timeless tale. Enjoy the downtown business district’s evening illumination, horse-drawn carriages and trolley car tours. The Ghost of Christmas Present promises holiday cheer for all.

Float Your Holiday Spirit Lightly Down the Streams

The magical Coastal Christmas Flotilla features colorfully lit boats parading past Union Point Park on the Neuse and Trent rivers. The flotilla includes scores of floating vessels of all shapes, sizes and holiday decorating schemes.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Enjoy the North Carolina Symphony’s Holiday concert. Fun times for all while the orchestra performs everyone’s favorite holiday selections and seasonal sing-alongs. Celebrate your musical spirit with the NC Symphony.

Let There Be Candlelight

Take a step back in history for a memorable 1770 evening in colonial New Bern’s candlelit Tryon Palace. The honor of your presence is requested for the Grand Ball celebrating King George III’s birthday. Grandly decorated, the Palace is fully illuminated and graced with historically distinguished characters, wandering musicians and spirited dancers. Spectacular fireworks light up the evening sky over the Palace lawn culminating in a splendid evening.

Exceptional Hospitality in an Extraordinary Historic Coastal Town

An array of Bed & Breakfast establishments, the Inns of New Bern, adorn themselves for the holiday season. Choose from the many in the downtown New Bern’s business district. Each inn delivers true southern hospitality and uniquely exhibits each owner’s tender love and care for their historic home.

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An historic coastal town, mild changes in the four-season climate, modern healthcare and transportation, relatively low costs of living, a recreationally diverse community, assorted housing opportunities and true southern hospitality place New Bern and the Carolina Colours community in an enviable position for raising families, seasonal escapes and active retirement living.

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