ARTS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS: Integrating Arts with Science

Tunde Afolayan - Artist, Muralist and Educator, made this video talking about Port Discover. Please check it out:


For more information on Tunde Afolayan and/or his art, please go to his website.

HEALING THE WOMAN WITHIN Part II

Lynetta Jordan Ministries

presents

HEALING THE WOMAN WITHIN Part II: The Ninth Month- You Are Due For Your Breakthrough!

An interdenominational, multicultural conference for women, designed to provide equip and propel us into God’s destiny!

Saturday, September 29, 2007
8:30 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
Roanoke Bible College Campus Life Center Chapel
715 North Poindexter Street
Elizabeth City, NC
Special Guest Speakers:
Rev. Vonner Horton
Pastor, Oxley Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Edna Lawrence
Pastor, New Kadesh AME Zion Church

Pastor Sheila Lee
Co- Pastor, Powerhouse Church of Redemption

Min. Tara Alexander
Minister-in-Training, Living Word Victory Center Church

Min. Lynetta Jordan
Founder & Conference Host, Lynetta Jordan Ministries Powerhouse Church of Redemption

Registration: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door
Registrants are welcome to join us for our Prayer Breakfast and Sunday Morning Worship.

Prayer Breakfast (Dutch Treat) 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 30th, 2007
Golden Corral
406 Halstead Blvd.
Elizabeth City, NC

Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.
Powerhouse Church of Redemption
Hugh Cale Resource Center
524 S. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC

To register, call Gracie Lee at 252-331-2755 Visit us at http://www.healingthewomanwithin.com

Tracking the Storm is Port Discover’s August Make-It-Take-It

Elizabeth City, NC— “Tracking the Storm” is the Make-It-Take-It at Port Discover for August. Children visiting the center can learn all about hurricanes, pick-up a free hurricane tracking guide, and make a simple barometer to take home and measure air pressure. The activity is available during the hours Port Discover is open and is free, thanks to a grant from the City of Elizabeth City.

Port Discover is located at 613 E. Main Street. Port Discover’s summer hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or visit www.portdiscover.org.

Pasquotank Arts Council Update

PAC Gallery Current Exhibit - August 2nd - September 1st:
Original Paintings by Gene Jones and Jeremy Jones and Painted Handcrafts by Bob & Carolyn Hess.

PAC Gallery represents over 200 artists and craftsmen. Hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Thursdays from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Call 252-338-6455 for more info.

PAC School of the Arts music and art classes for children and adults will begin the Fall session on September 10th. Call 252-312-6113 for more info.

Incredible Insects at Port Discover’s Toddler Time August 16

Elizabeth City, NC - Join Port Discover on Thursday, August 16 for a special Toddler Time look at Incredible Insects—an exploration into the fascinating facts that make insects so special. Each child will make a glowing firefly to take home.

The program for two and three-year-olds will begin at 9:00; the program for four-and-five-year-olds begins at 10:00 a.m. Cost for the program is $5.00 per family and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child. Reservations can be made by calling 338-6117.

Port Discover is located at 613 E. Main Street, Elizabeth City. Port Discover’s summer hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or http://www.portdiscover.org/.

The 21st Annual Art Competition

The Pasquotank Art Council's (PAC), 21st Annual Art Competition starts September 1st through September 6th, the Opening Reception is on September 9th where they will announce the awards, and will be displayed in the main gallery from September 9th - October 5th. The theme of this competition is for artists to capture the moment with their own creative expressions. In addition, the PAC's Art Competition is not limiting the theme to just Northeastern North Carolina. If you are interested in competing, go to the Pasquotank Arts Council Gallery's website to get the prospectus, for that please click here. For more information on the Pasquotank Arts Council Gallery please call 252-338-6455.

ART SHOW / Reception

On Thursday, August 16th, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Come meet your local artists at Page After Page Bookstore!! Billy Richardson (a retired Coast Guard pilot) will have his latest original works, and prints on display. Deborah Polous (an established local artist) will have her charcoals and prints on display. The event is free to check out the artwork. However, there is cost if you'd like to purchase anything! For more information please call 252-335-PAGE (7243).

Page After Page Bookstore - Book Review Rescheduled

Due to weather, Page After Page Bookstore rescheduled their Harry Potter #7 Book review meeting to Next Tuesday August 14th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, instead of yesterday (August 9th). Everyone is invited! So, come down and jump into the discussion of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!! For more information please call 252-335-PAGE (7243).