Buying your first Digital Camera

Buying your first Digital Camera
The Pasquotank Arts Council Photography Club is giving a mini-workshop on buying a Point & Shoot digital camera. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, 6 Dec, 7:30 pm at the gallery, 609 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC.

We will talk about how to compare cameras, what features to look for, memory cards and batteries. After the talk we will have a question and answer secession.

For more information on PAC's Photography Club please call 252-338-6455.

News from Port Discover

Make-and-Take an Evergreen at Port Discover in December
Elizabeth City, NC — What makes a Christmas evergreen tree, ever-green? Stop in Port Discover for the December Make-It-Take-It and learn about this favorite “coniferous” holiday tree and take home your own evergreen tree creation. The activity is available during the hours Port Discover is open, Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Make-It-Take-Its are free, thanks to a grant from the City of Elizabeth City.

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 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.

Carolina Carriages - Winter Event Schedule

Carolina Carriages
Winter Event Schedule
December 1 Saturday
Jaycee’s Christmas Parade 10am Elizabeth City
Jingle Bell Rides following parade during Christmas Parade of Homes and Albemarle Museum Holiday Event 11am – 2 pm $15 per person, $25 per couple, $10 per child, $50 for private carriage

December 7, 14, 18-23 Friday evenings & the week before Christmas
Evening Jingle Bell Tours Downtown Elizabeth City
Begin at Culpepper Inn Carriage House, Half hour tour includes hot chocolate, blanket, photo and viewing of Main Street Christmas Lights to enjoy the holiday season. $25 per person, $45 per couple, $15 per child (age 3-12), 2 and under free, $75 for Private Carriage 2-6 persons. Advance reservations required.

December 8, 15, 22 Saturdays
Lunch with Santa at the Culpepper Inn,
Two seatings 10:30am and 12:30pm. Santa arrival via Carolina Carriages, Jingle Bell rides available before and after lunch seatings. Lunch tickets required. Advance reservations for short jingle bell ride recommended.

December 8 Saturday evening
Whalehead Club Corolla
Tree Lighting Ceremony 5pm, Jingle Bell Rides around Whalehead Club and Corolla Village following ceremony, 5:30-8pm, $25 per person, $45 per couple, $15 per child, two and under free, Private carriage 2-6 persons $75. Advance reservations recommended.

December 9 & 16 Sunday afternoon
Jingle Bell rides around Southgate Mall 12-3pm
$10 per person, $5 per child (age 3-12), two and under free. See Santa and enjoy a jingle bell ride

January 12 & 13 Saturday and Sunday
Outer Banks Wedding Association Weekend: Saturday, Whalehead Club free horse and carriage rides to ticket holders. Sunday, OBWA Wedding Show, First Flight High School, Kitty Hawk, Carriage on display.

January 26 Sunday
Albemarle Wedding Show at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center, 12 – 5 pm, Carriage on display

252-619-5745
www.harvestmoonhorses.com

Elizabeth City Music Club presents CHRISTMAS POTPOURRI

On Sunday, December 2, the Elizabeth City Music Club is pleased to present CHRISTMAS POTPOURRI, a concert featuring performances of seasonal music by area musicians and choirs.

The concert will be held at Corinth Baptist Church, 1035 South U.S. Hwy 17, on December 2 at 3:00 pm. For directions, please call Corinth Baptist at 252-335-7287.

For further information, contact Dr. Mary Hellmann at (252) 335-3362 during business hours. Admission is free and open to the public. Come join the celebration!

Radio Cafe Hertford 103 - Tom Spagnol from MOA

Taken from Radio Cafe Hertford 103's website...

Frankly Speaking Show 108 Guest Tom Spagnol and Blake Cullen
November 26, 2007
Now Playing - Today on Frankly Speaking Thom Spagnol, Museum of the Albemarle’s Communication Specialist is a special guest on Monday’s edition of Frankly Speaking, discussing their seasonal events as they wind down season number two in their spacious new building. And, a few other things came up, making for some fun conversation. read more...

Ticky Tacky Friday Night (November 30th) at The City Wine Sellar

Ticky Tacky Friday Night (November 30th) at The City Wine Sellar
Host: The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Friday, November 30, 7:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

According to Websters, Ticky Tacky means "shoddy and unimaginatively designed; flimsy and dull." I doubt this is an accurate description of the group that will be playing at The City Wine Sellar on Friday night. Band members include: Bill Luton, Britney Luton, Hot Hoidal (aka Charlie Hoidal), and Mindy Luton. They play a hodgepodge of hits from the classics to today's hits, with some 90s rock thrown in for good measure. Ticky Tacky will play from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Deli fare will be served until 9:00 pm. Non-smoking inside venue. Smoking allowed in outside cafe seating area.

Roanoke Bible College presents Believe

This is RBC's 4th Annual Christmas Musical. Admission is Free and Childcare is provided! So, go check it out! For more information or to reserve seats please call 252-334-2091.

Also, for more information on Roanoke Bible College (RBC) go to their website: www.roanokebible.edu

Holiday Events at the ECSU Planetarium

Celebrate the Holidays at the ECSU Planetarium December 5-8, 2007. The Planetarium will present the following:
4:00 pm – A King is Born
4:30 pm – Christmas Laser
5:00 pm – Star of Wonder
5:40 pm – December Nights
6:15 pm – Christmas Laser
All Shows are FREE and by Reservation Only. Call (252)335-3SKY to reserve seating.

Check out the ECSU Planetarium's website: www.ecsuplanetarium.org!

Holiday Parties

Are you looking for a great place to host your Holiday Party? Then check out these locations:

Grice-Fearing House Bed & Breakfast
Elizabeth City's newest bed and breakfast, the historic Grice-Fearing House Bed and Breakfast, is now accepting reservations for use of the house for holiday parties. One of the houses featured on the year's Methodist Women's Christmas House Tour, this federal-era house will be festively decorated for Christmas, beginning in late November.
There are several rooms suitable for holiday entertaining including a spacious formal dining room perfect for luncheons or dinners as well as a large parlor when combined with the dining room which would make a perfect site for an elegant cocktail party. Additionally, the large foyer and warm inviting library and cherry sunroom overlooking the landscaped brick patio, can also accommodate guests for larger groups.
Please contact the innkeepers, Georgene and Vidal Falcon, at 252-333-1792 or at gricefearing@aol.com for information regarding use of the house for your special holiday function. View the Grice-Fearing House Bed & Breakfast online at www.gricefearinghouse.com.

Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast
The Elizabeth City Bed and Breakfast honors the government rate. If you have business associates in town and want them to have the personal attention the the Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast offers, please contact them for more information or reservations. You may reach proprieters Ray or Maureen Donnelly at 252-338-2177 or via email ecitybb@embarqmail.com.
Visit their website at www.elizabethcitybb.com.

City Wine Sellar Bakery Deli & Wine Bar
The City Wine Sellar is the perfect place to host your party this year! They can accomodate up to 90 people comfortably in the wine bar for a unique holiday experience. Reserve the entire facility on any evening (except Fridays), or for smaller events, you can reserve the comfortable lounge area. Book your date early! Call or e-mail to request a catering menu and to reserve your date, d_malenfant@yahoo.com or 252-335-1163.
Information taken from the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly newsletter. For a bigger listing of places to book for your holiday gatherings please check out our website.

PR Distribution

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know about our blog called the Harbor of Hospitality at www.harborofhospitality.blogspot.com. Where I post about the events around town, I post Elizabeth City businesses press releases or anything they might want to get out to the general public, and more. So, if you ever want to have me post something for your business on there, then please let me know.

In addition, you might have noticed that I forward press releases or send out press releases to all of you and our media list when requested by churches or businesses. If you ever would like me to do that for your business then just send me a message and get the word out for you.

Lastly, we also have a Myspace page … www.myspace.com/ecacvb. It’s just another website for us to get Elizabeth City’s word out. What I do is anyone who has a flyer that they wanted to add to our windows I have scanned copies of them and added those flyers onto our photos section on our myspace page. Please let me know if you would like you flyer on there.

Take Care, Jessica
Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sales & Website Coordinator
sales@discoverec.org

Jingle Bell Horse and Carriage Rides

Jingle Bell Horse and Carriage Rides
Downtown Elizabeth City
Come enjoy the holiday lights with a 30 minute evening jingle bell horse and carriage ride along Main Street in downtown Elizabeth City. Hot chocolate, blankets and holiday spirit provided.

Friday December 7 & 14 and each evening the week before Christmas December 18-23.

Reservations required. Call Carolina Carriages now and book your spot to avoid disappointment.
Admission: $25 per person; $45 per couple; $15 per child age 3-12; age two and under free; $75 books a private carriage ride for 2-6 persons.

Event date(s): Dec 18, 2007 - Dec 23, 2007 from 5:30pm - 9:00 pm. Also, Friday Dec 7 and 14. Other dates by special arrangement.

Event location:
Downtown Elizabeth City
Main Street
Elizabeth City NC 27909

More contact info:
Carolina Carriages
Phone: 252-619-5745
URL: www.harvestmoonhorses.com

Elizabeth City Events on December 1st

Elizabeth City Events on December 1st

Below are the events that are happening next weekend here in Elizabeth City. Hope to see you all there!

December 1, 2007
Jaycees Christmas Parade
Downtown Elizabeth City
10:00 am
Admission: $20.00/participants
252-331-0330

December 1, 2007
Albemarle Christmas - A Coastal Christmas
Museum of the Albemarle
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453

December 1 2007
Christmas Parade of Homes
Downtown Elizabeth City
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: $15.00
Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church
Admission: $5.00
FMI: 252.335.1771

December 1 2007
440th Army National Guard Band Christmas Concert
COA Community Center Auditorium
6:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Please remember to bring canned food to help support the Food Bank of the Albemarle.
1-800-335-9050

For a bigger listing of the events going on in Elizabeth City please go to this website.

Happy Thanksgiving!!