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THIS WEEK

4/15 Monday 9:00 am

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Nourish

4/15 Monday 12:00 pm

MAC Meeting

4/15 Thursday 4:00 pm

Chamber Executive Committee Meeting*

*Rescheduled meeting date (April only)

4/17 Wednesday 4:00 pm

Chamber Budget Committee Meeting

LOOKING AHEAD

4/23 Tuesday 11:30 am

MAC Service Person of the Quarter Luncheon

4/25 Thursday 12:00 pm

Lunch and Learn: How to Create Persuasive Marketing & Promotional Materials for Your Small Business

4/25 Thursday 4:00 pm

Chamber Board of Director's Meeting

WELCOME NEW CHAMBER PARTNERS

We are excited to welcome our newest Chamber Partner - Capone's A Taste of Philly.

Owner and CEO Richard Capone is on the road in his Grateful Dead T-shirt and tie-dyed food truck bringing you the best original Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches around!

But, his menu doesn't stop there - he also has meatball sandwiches with Mom's homemade marinara sauce, baked Ziti with meatballs and a whole lot more.

All of Richard's delicious sandwiches are on Amaroso's rolls straight from Philadelphia.

Hungry to know where his food truck will be next? Follow him on Facebook!

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(215) 475-0053

caponesatasteofphilly@gmail.com

We are proud to welcome Magnolia Wellness Weight Loss Clinics as a new Chamber Partner!

Carrie Sullivan and her staff are on a mission to help you achieve your weight loss goals and live a healthier life!

At Magnolia Wellness, their focus is YOU. Whether you are seeking effective weight loss programs, aspiring for sculpted perfection through innovative treatments like Tirzepatide or Semaglutide, they are here to guide you toward optimal well-being.

Getting started with them is as easy as 1, 2, 3: schedule a free 15 minute consultation with a specialist, stop in and see one of their NC Board Certified Physcians, and begin your weight loss journey the same day.

Check them out on Facebook, give them a call, or stop in at their James City location.

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(252) 283-8170

108 Market Street, New Bern, NC 28560

PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Havelock Police Department Teams with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Havelock Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction.

Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to 5,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.

What: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

When: Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Who: Havelock Police Department

Where: Walmart, 566 US Hwy 70, Havelock

In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed 8,950 tons of medication from circulation

since its inception.

Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com .

Summer Events at Havelock City Park!

April is Month of the Military Child

If you would like to display a yard sign (or poster) at your business in support of military-connected children and their parents during the Month of the Military Child, please stop in the Chamber office. We have signs and they are free!

Next Havelock Farmer's Market: 5/4 Saturday 8:00 am

CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS

Ribbon Cutting for Nourish: 4/15 Monday 9:00am

Lunch and Learn: 4/25 Thursday 12:00 pm

Business After Hours: 5/9 Thursday 5:30 pm

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Salute to the Vets: 5/14 Tuesday 6:00 pm

***ATTENTION!***

Tables are SOLD OUT for this Year's Event!

Thank you to the following Businesses for Sponsoring this year's Event:

TITLE SPONSOR:

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

American Legion Post #539
GFL Environmental (Waste Management)
Mike Sprague, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

GOLD SPONSORS:

DAV Chapter 26
Havelock MAC Committee
Havelock Tourist & Event Center / City of Havelock
Major General Tom Braaten (USMC, Retired)
Montford Point Marine Association
St. Paul Lutheran Church
VFW Post 7315

HONOR ROLL SPONSORS:

MGySgt James and Maria Hunter

TABLE SPONSORS:

Bruce Fortin, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
DAV Chapter 26
Carteret-Craven Electric Foundation
Cieszko Construction
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
Commissioner ET Mitchell
Committee to Elect Charles Dudley
Craven 100 Alliance
Craven Community College
Daniel and Mary Henris
Donna Comer State Farm
Duke Energy
First Flight Federal Credit Union
George and Karla Liner
Halo Salon
MGySgt James and Maria Hunter
Michelle Sanders, Atlantic Bay Mortgage
Navy Federal Credit Union
Paul Brooker, First Command Financial Services
Pete Mack
Rice’s Rentaland
Shevel Hunt
Tim Newton Auto Sales, Inc.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Morehead City Flotilla

Thank you to the following Businesses & Individuals who are donating items for this year's Salute Silent Auction:

Bluefin Artistry

Bowden & Carr

Carolina Cupcakes

Daniel Henris

Furniture Distributors

Heavy Crown Forge and Crafts

Holiday Inn and Suites

McDowell's

Michele Leo

Paul Brooker

Sandpiper Signs & More

Wells Wayside Furniture

We are still accepting silent auction items.

Please call Liz at (252) 447-1101 if you would like to donate!

HAVELOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (MAC)

MAC Meeting: 4/15 Monday 12:00 pm

The Havelock Military Affairs Committee is proud to welcome Halo Salon as a new Member!

The next MAC meeting will be held Monday, April 15th, at noon at Mucho Bueno Street Food and Tequila in Havelock.

MAC 2nd Quarter 2024 Service Person of the Quarter

Our April 2024 MAC Service Person of the Quarter awardee is:

Sgt. Evan D. LeMay

Sgt. LeMay is with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron – Two (MWHS-2). He joined the Marines in July of 2019 and graduated in October. He completed MCT in November and went to Mississippi for Aviation Operations Specialist school; then stationed at 2D MAW HQ, MWHS-2. He has been deployed to Norway twice to support NATO exercises, and Djbouti, Africa for crisis response.

Sgt. LeMay has volunteered over twenty-six hours as a volunteer firefighter with the Township Six Fire Department. Sgt. LeMay was nominated because he is a "Marine who has committed his time to the community and is always putting others ahead of himself."

For those who would like to donate an item to thank Sgt. LeMay for his service, you can drop items off at the Chamber office. Our office is open from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. His T-shirt size is medium.

The SPoQ Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:30 am at Hancock Lodge. Base access is needed to attend so please get with Liz at the Chamber office so that she can put you on the list (Base requires a week's notice for background checks).

The following individuals will be accompanying Sgt. LeMay at the Luncheon:

OFFICER: LtCol. Cesaro, Anthony

SENIOR ENLISTED: SgtMaj. Walling, Joseph

Thank you to all our partners and businesses that contribute to celebrating volunteerism in our great Havelock community!

JOB/VOLUNTEER OPENINGS

CarolinaEast Health System - Multiple Positions

City of Havelock - Multiple Positions

City of Havelock Police Department - Police Officers

Craven Community College - Math Faculty

Craven County Schools - Multiple Positions

Dunkin' Donuts - Crew Member

First Citizen's Bank - Bank Customer Service Representative

Friends 2 Billiards & Pub - Bartender

Good Vibez Coffee and Wine Cafe - Cook and Baristas

Gray's Towing - Dispatcher/Billing Clerk

Halo Salon - Experienced Hair Stylists

Havelock Chamber of Commerce - Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Havelock High School - CTE Family & Consumer Science Teacher

International Paper - Multiple Positions

MainStreet Family Care - Multiple Positions

New Bern Historical Society - Executive Director

The Salvation Army - Multiple Positions

Total E-Clips Salon and Barber Shop - Stylist and Barber

Featured Companies Hiring this Week:

International Paper currently has openings for the following positions:

J-1 Mechanical Technician
J-3 Mechanical Technician
Entry Level Production

Interested parties can apply online at www.ipaper.com or stop by their local employment service delivery agency, (One Stop Career Center) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Candidates should have the qualifications listed in International Paper's advertisements. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NCWorks and Blue Arbor are amazing resources for finding and sharing local job postings.

Visit NC Works

Visit Blue Arbor

PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

Cabi by Kortesha George is now taking pre orders for her limited edition line.

Pre Orders are accepted until Sunday April 21st. Check out the entire line at Here.

News from the Havelock Friends of the Library

Dear Friends and friends of Friends,

This lovely month of April has azaleas blooming in our area and warmer temperatures.

Some of the programs that our library has planned for this month are:

Crochet Club on Apr.16
Nonfiction Book Club on Apr. 17
Teen Scene on Apr. 17
Quilling on Apr. 20
Book Bunch on Apr. 26
Story time on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Books & Babies program on Apr. 19

Check out the library website for the complete list of programs and the days and times.

Save the date of May 10th for the next Friends meeting. Ideas to pursue are always welcome!

Ready. Set. Library! See you @ our library! Luann

Upcoming Partner Events this Month

Giardino Next Executive Director for Historical Society

The New Bern Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Anthony Giardino will be the new Executive Director for the organization effective May 7. He steps into the shoes of Mickey Miller who is retiring after devoting eight years to the post.

Giardino currently holds the position of Operations Manager at the Society, having joined the organization in 2022 after retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps.

His 20-year Marine Corps service took him to various global locations including Afghanistan. He is married with three children and lives in the historic DeGraffenried Park neighborhood. He holds a degree from The Citadel.

Historical Society President, Joe Hunt expresses how pleased the entire Board of Directors is with their choice of Giardino. “Anthony is organized, personable, a good communicator, team player, and passionate about New Bern history. We are blessed to have him as a replacement for Mickey Miller.”

Giardino is excited to lead the organization. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and I look forward to serving this wonderful community as we continue our important mission celebrating and promoting New Bern’s history.”

Giardino follows Mickey Miller into the position of Executive Director. In her eight years, Miller has seen the organization through Hurricane Florence, the COVID pandemic, the year-long 100th Anniversary celebration and the growth of the Society to more than 1300 members. Under her leadership the Historical Society increased education programs, added new events including the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour and the History Quest, and improved the organization’s financial posture. President Hunt notes “She worked tirelessly to achieve this list of accomplishments along with the support of our staff and volunteers. Mickey has been a blessing to the Historical Society, and we will be eternally grateful for her dedication and contributions.”

As she prepares to retire, Mickey adds, “It has been an incredible honor to serve the Historical Society and the New Bern community. I’ve been privileged to work with the very best staff, board of directors, and volunteers who are all so passionate about bringing history to life.”

Heritage Homes Tour Spans Two Historic Neighborhoods

Unique Homes, Gardens, Music, Art, & More! May 3-4

Join the Historical Society on May 3 & 4 as they celebrate New Bern and showcase her enduring beauty with a very special Heritage Homes Tour encompassing two historic neighborhoods.

The 2024 self-guided tour includes very exceptional homes in the Downtown and Ghent Historic Districts, ranging from glorious to tiny, and everything in between. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrate New Bern's amazing history. Add creative floral arrangements, live music, gardens in bloom, historical churches and you’ll enjoy a very special day.

New Bern Historical Society’s Executive Director, Mickey Miller explains, “This year’s tour is a feast for the senses! It highlights New Bern’s wonderful diversity of architecture, with exciting homes.”

In addition to remarkable homes, you’ll be fascinated by working artists and musicians performing on porches. Your day will be full! Your map, which is your ticket, will guide you to all these delights.

Tickets, good for both days, are available beginning March 11 at www.NewBernHistorical.org/tickets, by calling 252-638-8558, or by visiting the New Bern Historical Society at 511 Broad St. in New Bern.

Beginning April 1, tickets are also available at Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven Street; Harris Teeter, 3565 MLK Blvd.; and Harris Teeter, Carolina Colours. Tickets are $20 for adults through May 2. Beginning May 3 adults are $23. Active-duty military and family members, students under 23, and Historical Society members are $16. Groups of more than 10 are also $16 each.

You are Cordially Invited to A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bluefin Artistry: 5/7 Tuesday 4:00 pm

Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate Presents:

9th Annual Epilepsy Golf Classic

Join us for our 9th Annual Epilepsy Golf Classic on May 17th. It's going to be an incredible event for a great cause, and we would love to have you be a part of it!

But here's the thing: we only have a limited supply of tickets and sponsorships available, and they are going FAST! So, if you want to secure your spot and support our cause, you'll need to act fast!

By purchasing a ticket or sponsorship, not only will you have an unforgettable day on the golf course and/or at our dinner and dance, but you'll also be making a direct impact on the lives of those affected by epilepsy. Every ticket sold and sponsorship secured goes towards funding research, raising awareness, and providing support to individuals and families living with epilepsy.

Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of golf, networking, and giving back. Grab your ticket or secure your sponsorship today before they're all gone!

To reserve your spot, simply visit our website at https://epilepsygc.com/ or if you have any questions feel free to give us a call at (252) 726-3167. Our team is ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the 9th Annual Epilepsy Golf Classic!

Havelock Board of Commissioners Special Meeting

5/21 Tuesday 7:00 pm

Havelock Tourist & Event Center,

201 Tourist Center Drive, Havelock, NC

Mayor William L. Lewis, Jr. has called a special meeting of the Havelock Board of Commissioners to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Havelock Tourist & Event Center, 201 Tourist Center Drive, Havelock, NC.

The purpose of this meeting is to hold an interactive listening session with the community to discuss FY 2024-25 budget. This meeting is open to the public. Oral and written comments/questions are solicited and welcomed.

The City of Havelock does not discriminate on the basis of a disability. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, please contact the clerk's office at 252-444-6400.