Carteret CC Foundation Events
Carteret Community College Foundation, Inc., supports Carteret Community College not only through Annual Fund and scholarship donations, but also through Fund raising events that highlight many of the College Programs.
In the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, the Carteret CC Foundation events helped raise over $112,372!
Annual Fund Raising Events Include
(All event proceeds benefit Carteret Community College students and programs.)
Carteret CC Virtual Auction – Oct. 9, 2020
Auction Opens: Friday, October 9, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Auction Closes: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Our virtual auction is a fun and safe (socially distanced) way to get involved with Carteret CC and make a difference in the lives of our students and community. Your purchase helps to grow student scholarships, purchase program-specific equipment, support students’ emergency financial needs, and fund professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
Preserving Our Night Skies – Nov. 18, 2020
FREE EVENT! The stars are part of mankind’s common heritage. Dark skies are a natural resource we should all work to preserve. We can start by understanding the impact that light pollution has on the night skies, wildlife and human life and the ways to reduce this pollution. Cape Lookout National Seashore’s partner, the Crystal Coast Stargazers, present this program for our community.
The program will also include information on the Crystal Coast Stargazers – which is the local astronomy club in this area.
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Location: Joslyn Hall & Virtual Zoom Presentation
Time: 4:00 pm
*Participants must register for in-person attendance. Seating limited to 30 guests.
Gobble Gobble Shopping Spree
Purchase a ticket for a chance to win a 5 minute shopping spree at Lowes Foods of Morehead City with no limit on amount!
Cost: $20 per ticket
Drawing: Dec. 3 | 8:00 a.m.
Shopping Spree: Dec. 11 | 6:00 a.m.
Location: Lowes Foods, 2900 Arendell Street, Morehead City
Transportation Impact & Carteret CC Golf Tournament – Oct. 23, 2020
Date: Friday, October 23, 2020
Location: Crystal Coast Country Club, Pine Knoll Shores
Time: Shotgun Start at 1:30pm
Awards & Dinner to follow
2021 Escoffier Dinner Series
2021 Dinner Schedule
January 26, 2021
February 23, 2021
March 30, 2021
Carteret CC Hospitality & Culinary Art and Baking & Pastry have the opportunity to send 3-4 students to France every year for five weeks in the fall. The students work directly with our French Escoffier Chef friends in France. Carteret CC is the only NC Community College that offers this unique opportunity! Priority funding from this event is to send our students to France, remaining funds are used to support these three programs and the greatest needs of Carteret Community College.
The completion of the new Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center is scheduled for October 2020!
Shuck, Rattle & Roll
Date To-Be-Determined
All seafood served at this event will be produced by current and former Carteret CC Aquaculture Students. Talk to local growers about their growing techniques and taste the freshest shellfish (straight from the growers themselves). Menu prepared by Carteret CC Culinary Students. Local restaurants will also be serving menu items. Enjoy craft beer, wine & live music. Proceeds from this event supports students and programs at Carteret Community College.
Thank you so much for your understanding and support of Carteret Community College students and programs.
2021 Spanish Mackerel & Dolphin Fishing Tournament
2021 Tournament Dates To-Be-Determined
Join us for the 14th Annual Carteret Community College Spanish Mackerel & Dolphin Fishing Tournament! One of our largest donation events is the Spanish Mackerel Fishing tournament.
All proceeds from this tournament benefit Carteret Community College programs.