October 13th - Second Saturday Science

Kids Encouraged to Observe “Amoebas in Motion” at Second Saturday Science, October 13
Elizabeth City, NC— Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science will focus on “Amoebas in Motion” on Saturday, October 13 at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. The program will look at the microscopic organisms that live in the rivers and waterways around the Albemarle and consider why these tiny creatures are important. During the program, children will gather samples from the river, prepare slides for the microscope, and observe the movements of microscopic creatures such as amoeba and paramecium. Dr. Jeffrey Rousch, assistant professor of biology at Elizabeth City State University, will direct the program.

The programs are appropriate for children in Kindergarten through Fifth grades. Second Saturday Science is free, thanks to our sponsor, Gateway Bank.

Programs are scheduled for 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Due to limited space, reservations are required. Please call 252-338-6117 for registration.

Port Discover is located at 613 East Main Street. Port Discover’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or visit http://www.portdiscover.org/.

Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

News from Port Discover

Port Discover Marks Child Health Month with Health-Focused Activities
Elizabeth City, NC — October is Child Health Month and Port Discover has scheduled a month of health-focused activities for children and their families.

Port Discover, in partnership with the UNC-Chapel Hill/Elizabeth City State University Doctor of Pharmacy Partnership Program, will present a series of Thursday afternoon children’s health programs. Michelle Morrison, a third-year pharmacy student, will be at Port Discover to talk about Germs! Ms. Morrison will work with kids on what germs are, where germs grow, and how to avoid them. Activities will include going on a “Germ Hunt”, making a Petri dish culture of germs, and participating in an experiment about effective hand washing. Ms. Morrison will be at Port Discover on October 4, 11 and 25; Dr. Huyla Coker, director of the UNC-Chapel Hill/Elizabeth City State University Doctor of Pharmacy Partnership Program, will present the children’s program on October 18. Activities will run continuously from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm each day. Reservations are not required and the public is invited.

The Make-It-Take-It at Port Discover for October is Let’s Hear it for the Ear! In recognition of Child Health Month, children visiting Port Discover can try a variety of experiments that require use of the senses. Kids will make and take home a model eardrum. 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 East Main Street, Elizabeth City. Port Discover’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or go to their website.

Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

Fred Fearing’s induction into the Louisburg Athletic Hall of Fame

There is a BIG EVENT at Louisburg College on September 28 through 30, 2007. They will host our inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame and Fred Fearing will be inducted. They have a reception and banquet on Friday evening, Sept. 28. This is $100 per ticket. After the dinner, at 8:00 p.m. we will host the induction ceremony. This event is free and open to the public.

There are activities on campus all day on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on The Big Event go to Louisburg College's website.


Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday, September 28:
9:00 a.m. - Golf Tournament at local golf course
Advance reservations required - $75 per golfer

4:30 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Banquet
Advance reservation required - $100 per ticket. Black Tie Optional
Patio area by Taft and Tent behind Auditorium

8:00 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Auditorium
Free and open to all


Saturday, September 29:
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hurricane Village on the front lawn of campus
A fun day to meet with celebrities, play games, enjoy delicious food, listen to great music, visit with your teammates, and meet the current coaches and players.
Admission - $17.87 per adult kids 17 and under - free

4:30 to 7:00 p.m. – Feast on an “All You Can Eat” roast beef dinner in the Duke Dining Hall
$7.50 per person

8:00 p.m. – Evening concert with The Platters, Elsbeary Hobb’s Drifters, & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters
Auditorium
Advance ticket required - $20 per person


Sunday, September 30:
10:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast Reception, Auditorium Lobby

10:30 a.m. – Worship Celebration with guest speakers Albert Long and Danny Lotz
Auditorium

12 noon – Pig Pickin’ – Tent behind Auditorium – $5.00 per plate, payable at door

2:00 p.m. – Football Game – Louisburg College vs. Methodist College JV
Louisburg High School Field

3rd Annual Waterway 5K Run/Walk

This morning was the 3rd Annual Waterway 5k Run / Walk Event! The it is organized to promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for women who can not afford to have a screening mammogram. All of the proceeds from the Waterway5k go to the Albemarle Hospital Foundation and are earmarked for women (and men) in the seven county service area (Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans) who cannot afford a mammogram. For more information on the event please go to their website.

Below are a few photos and a video of today's event (click on the photos to see a larger view of them):



Photo & Video Credit: Waterway 5K event by Jessica Faulkingham.

Two NCSU Horticulture Specialists to Speak at Pasquotank Co-operative Extension FREE, Sept 26, 2007 4 PM to 6 PM

Hear Drs. Lucy Bradley and Liz Driscoll speak about Earth Friendly Gardening and Growing North Carolina's Future Through 4-H in the auditorium at the NC Cooperative Extension Pasquotank County Center in Elizabeth City from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 26. No preregistration necessary. Directions available by calling 252-338-3954.


Written by: Tom M. Campbell, Agricultural Extension Agent, Pasquotank County