GFG Friends and Family Day: Music, Celebration, and Community Engagement

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Jack's Island @ Lawson Creek Park | New Bern

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Publisher/HostTeam Henry8 Productions
GFG Friends and Family Day:  Music, Celebration, and Community Engagement
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Grown Folks Grooving (GFG) is sponsoring FREE tickets for the AHJ Cancer Foundation Community engagement event on Saturday, June 6th.
About this Event

Join the Alissa Henry Johnson (AHJ) Cancer Foundation and Grown Folks Grooving for a powerful day of community, culture, and cancer prevention. FREE tickets are available.

This event brings health education into a trusted, welcoming space—using music, connection, and culture to reach families who are often missed by traditional clinical outreach.

Event Schedule

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Engagement & Cancer Prevention Education
• Resources for cancer survivors, families, and caregivers
• Screening information, prevention materials, and navigation support
• Community health providers on site to answer questions

4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Entertainment & Special Guest DJ
• Local and regional artists
• A vibrant cultural celebration that strengthens trust and community connection

Location

Jack’s Island at Lawson Creek Park
1309 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28560




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jack's Island @ Lawson Creek Park, 1309 Country Club Rd, New Bern, United States

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