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Flip Out Over Pancakes for PIE!
Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern?
New Bern, North Carolina’s Colonial Capital, literally transforms into a wonderland the entire Christmas season. Streetlights and storefronts are decorated, and the community comes together to create a magical time for kids young and old. Amidst the busy bustle, Adam and Candice Simmons, owners of a downtown New Bern landmark, Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, take time out of their busy holiday schedule for a special day on Saturday, December 2, from 7:00 am – 10:00 am, to serve up over 800 delicious pancake breakfasts for Pancakes for PIE (Partners In Education).
Morgan’s will be festively decorated for the holiday season and is the perfect setting to start your day with pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit, orange juice, coffee, and water. All this for just $7 per adult and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations are not required as this is a pay-at-the-door event. Debit, credit cards, checks, and cash are accepted. To expedite seating, please have checks or cash ready.
This event has become known all over the region as a “must do” before starting a day of shopping and attending Christmas-themed events held during New Bern’s Beary Merry Christmas season.
Debra Hurst, PIE President, explains, “This event is an excellent opportunity for our community to show their support for Craven County Schools. Morgan’s generously donates all proceeds from Pancakes for PIE to fund grant programs in Craven County Schools through Partners In Education. The Morgan’s staff, along with PIE volunteers, will be dressed in Christmas-themed sweaters and Santa caps to greet and serve you.”
Brandy Popp, Chair of the PIE Fund Raising Committee and PIE 2nd Vice President, explains, “It is so very giving of Adam and Candice Simmons and their employees to provide the staffing, food, and venue for this event. We all know Morgan’s dishes up excellent food, and our volunteers are always up for serving some ‘PIE’! We are thrilled Morgan’s is hosting our 8th Annual Pancakes for PIE, and we encourage everyone to bring the whole family and spend the day in beautiful downtown New Bern! We have sent a special invitation to Santa, who will be on hand to share holiday cheer!”
Join us for Pancakes for PIE at Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven Street, downtown New Bern. Breakfast will be served Saturday, December 2, from 7:00 – 10:00 am to benefit Partners In Education.
To learn more about other events taking place in downtown New Bern this holiday season, go to the www.VisitNewBern.com and bearymerryevents.com websites and plan your family Christmas activities!
For more information about Pancakes for PIE, or other programs offered by PIE, contact Darlene Brown, Executive Director, Craven County Partners In Education, at 514-6321.
Partners In Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides grant funding and special programs to classrooms and schools within the Craven County Schools system.
Since 1989, PIE has been changing the lives of students and families in our community by providing our educators with financial resources that enhance and reward innovative approaches to educational excellence.
Where & Who: Morgan’s, 235 Craven St., Downtown New Bern
What: Pancakes for PIE – Delicious pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit, orange juice, coffee & water breakfast for $7/adult, $5/children 12 and under
When: Saturday, December 2, 7:00 – 10:00 am
Why: To benefit Partners In Education grant programs
Grants Administered by PIE
Craven County Schools Educators: Grants for the 2023-24 School Year is now open.
Teachers, as a member of PIE, you will receive one extra point on your total grant score for PIE Grants (plus win a ticket to the PIE Annual Luncheon!) and International Paper Math and Science Grants.
Be sure you are logged into your Craven County Schools email to access the shared drive. You must be a Craven County Schools employee to access the grants and to be eligible to apply for grants administered by PIE.
All grants are available on Google Docs at this link:
PIE Membership!
Teachers, as a member of PIE, you will receive one extra point on your total grant score for PIE Grants (plus win a ticket to the PIE Annual Luncheon!) and International Paper Math and Science Grants.
Be sure you are logged into your Craven County Schools email to access the shared drive. You must be a Craven County Schools employee to access the grants and to be eligible to apply for grants administered by PIE.
To learn more about PIE Membership, follow this link!
It’s Easy to Join to PIE
- You can join PIE anytime throughout the year through a One-Time Payment or Payroll Deduction.
- Win money for your school! See the PIE Membership forms for more information!
- All Craven County Schools teachers who are members of PIE will receive one extra point on their total grant score for the PIE Grants, International Paper Grants, and the Twin Rivers Artists’ Association Grants.
Thank you for supporting the organization that supports our educators!
One-Time Payment Program
Follow this link for the PIE Membership One-Time Payment Form
Please return the membership form with your payment to your PIE School Ambassador or to Partners In Education at Craven County Schools Central Services, 3600 Trent Road, New Bern, NC 28562.
Payroll Deduction Program
Craven County school employees:Follow this link for the PIE Membership PayrollDeduction Form and return this form to your PIE Ambassador or to Partners In Education at Central Services.
Craven County Partners In Education provides grant funding and special programs to classrooms and schools within the Craven County Schools system. It is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation, Tax ID #56-1335975, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
Since 1989, PIE has been changing the lives of students and families in our community by providing our educators with financial resources that enhance and reward innovative approaches to educational excellence.