🌱 What’s planned for Havelock’s big Freedom Festival on July 4?

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• What’s planned for Havelock’s big Freedom Festival on July 4?

Also on today's calendar: Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Development Committee and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Where to celebrate USA's 250th Independence Day in eastern NC (wnct.com) — Havelock residents can mark their calendars for the city’s Freedom Festival on July 4 at Havelock City Park, featuring games, vendors, live music, and 9 p.m. fireworks. The roundup also highlights other nearby Independence Day celebrations in Beaufort, New Bern, Atlantic Beach, and more if you’re up for a short drive.
   

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📸 Around Havelock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Havelock

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 26

• Watermelon Craft Day →
  The Tot Loft, 494 U.S. Hwy 70 W, Havelock
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday July 2

• Community Arts & Appearance Committee →
  Havelock, NC Calendar, 1 Governmental Ave, Havelock
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• City of Havelock Freedom Festival - Celebrating 250 Years! →
  Havelock, NC Calendar, 198 Cunningham Blvd, Havelock
  5:00 pm

Tuesday July 7

• Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Development Committee →
  Havelock Tourist & Event Center, 201 Tourist Center Dr, Havelock
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 24

• Open Mic Night at Silos →
  The Silos Restaurant, 1111 Broad St Ext, Oriental
  7:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Downtown Council Meeting
  New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room 316 South Front Street
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 27

• Juniors Pool Tournament @ The Bar at Norris Station →
  The bar @ Norris Station, 747 Chatham St, Newport
  12:00 pm
• Red White and Blue Party →
  The bar @ Norris Station, 747 Chatham St, Newport
  7:00 pm

Sunday June 28

• Class - First Aid with Natural Remedies
  New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Ghent's Event Center 1918 Dr. MLK Jr Blvd New Bern, NC 28560
  1:00 pm

Wednesday July 1

• Chamber Ambassador Meeting
  New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Meeting Room 316 South Front Street New Bern, NC 28560
  12:00 pm

Thursday July 2

• Newport Music in the Park, →
  Newport Community Park
  6:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Croaker Festival →
  Lou Mac Park, 504 South Ave, Oriental
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Newport

• Newport consignment store reopens after seven people evaluated during hazmat response (wcti12.com)
• STRecruiting Notebook 6-22: Clemson offers pair of 2028 QBs; Georgia SAF still with USC in his top two; CCU with more football & baseball commitments (sportstalksc.com)

Morehead City

• Carteret County celebrates America's 250th birthday with history showcase in Morehead City (wcti12.com)
• Man behind ‘You Matter' walk makes a stop in the Crystal Coast (wnct.com)
• Marina Industry Giants Merge: PORT 32 and Acme Scale Florida and East Coast Footprint (miamilivingmagazine.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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