What's up events

Sustainable fishing program

The Pew Environment Group will present its views on sustainable fishing in a free program today at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

The program, “What’s happened to all the fish in the sea?” begins at 3 p.m. and explores threats to fish populations, the economic and environmental value of healthy fisheries, governmental and scientific roles in fisheries management, and how the public can help ensure sustainable fish populations for future generations.

Leda Dunmire, Pew Environment Group outreach coordinator for the organization’s campaign against overfishing in the Southeast, will present a slideshow and lead an open discussion of fisheries issues. Light snacks and beverages will be served.

Visitors coming to the aquarium specifically for the presentation will not be charged the usual admission fees. Check in at the admissions window for directions to Clearwater Classroom.

CCTA Meeting

The Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association will meet Thursday at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be held at The Shoppes of Constitutional Crossing, located at 322 East Main Street in Havelock.

CCTA is a grassroots, non-partisan organization that advocates minimum government and maximum freedom.

Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Call 252-876-3767.

Natural planning clinic

The Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital’s OB clinic will offer a 90-minute introduction to the Creighton Model Fertility Care System for couples or single women who would like to learn more about natural planning.

The class will be Thursday at 4 p.m. in the OB conference room at the hospital. For more information or to sign up for the class, call 910-450-4564.

Art show at aquarium

A new art show is blooming at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

A bouquet of costal plant portraitures is on display in a winter photo exhibit at the aquarium. “Wild Portraits — Local Flora of Back Roads and Beaches” is on exhibit through the end of January.

The works of down east nature photographer and artist Susan Mason bring out the beauty of sedge, pitcher plants, and blanket flowers along with other local plants, grasses and flowers that often blend into an unnoticed roadside blur.

The exhibit is free with admission or membership.

The aquarium is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

For more information, call 252-247-4003.