Tom Harris Associate Editor The Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association (MVFA) held its annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 6th at the Fire Station—and the Sentinel was there. This free community event dates back many years and is likely the longest-running MVFA tradition, first organized under the direction of its founder, Lois Pearson. As always, the … Continue reading MVFA Christmas Dinner Brings Community Together for Decades-Long Tradition
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MVFA 2025 Trunk ‘R Treat Brings Halloween Spirit to the Fire Station
Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor Even a steady drizzle and chilly breeze couldn’t scare off the Halloween spirit at this year’s Trunk ’R Treat held at the Mosquito Fire Station. The event drew more than ten creative “Trunkers,” each with cars and trucks decked out in Halloween lights, cobwebs, … Continue reading MVFA 2025 Trunk ‘R Treat Brings Halloween Spirit to the Fire Station
SCPOA Honors Two Local Residents Who Made a Lasting Difference in the Community
Tom Harris Associate Editor Kevin Birks, long - time maintenance worker for SCPOA Kevin Birks has been the long - time maintenance worker for the Swansboro Country Property Owner's Association (SCPOA), and recently retired. Kevin is also a long - time volunteer for the Mosquito Fire Protection District, Support Group. Ed O'Neill has been voluntary … Continue reading SCPOA Honors Two Local Residents Who Made a Lasting Difference in the Community
Exciting Spring Events Coming up in Mosquito for 2024
By Tom Harris Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Edito Spring is a busy time in Mosquito this year. Saturday, May 18, was the annual MVFA Yard Sale held at the fire station. The same day also saw the opening of our local café, "Smoke on the Water" on Finnon Lake, formerly Frank's Diner. Both events … Continue reading Exciting Spring Events Coming up in Mosquito for 2024
Swansboro Pilots’ Association: A Decades-Long Legacy of Community Support and Aviation Enthusiasm
Historical Context by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor One of Swansboro's oldest ongoing community organizations is the Swansboro Pilot's Association (SPA). The main objectives of the SPA are to support the community including the fire department and other like-minded groups such as MVFA, and to support the Swansboro aviation community. Most residents … Continue reading Swansboro Pilots’ Association: A Decades-Long Legacy of Community Support and Aviation Enthusiasm
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