Pasquotank Arts Council Update

The Pasquotank Arts Council Gallery invites you to the
Annual Gift-a-Rama & Holiday Open House
Thursday, November 29
5:30-7:30 pm
PAC Gallery
609 East Main Street
Elizabeth City

Book signing by Katherine Allen
"Gloves Down Under." The book, written and illustrated by Katherine, will give children the experience of Australia's Kadaku Rainforest through the eyes of a tree frog

2007 Limited Edition PAC Holiday Cookbook
Delicious recipes from the book will be served
5"x7" original paintings for sale-$25
Door Prizes-Decorations - Art - Gifts - Handcrafts

Gift-a-Rama will be open through December 31st
252-338-6455 www.pasquotankarts.org www.myspace.com/pasquotankarts

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It's Finally Here!

The Pasquotank Arts Council invites you to an official
Kick Off Celebration
of the renovation of the
Pasquotank Arts Council's Future Arts Center
Monday, December 10
9:30 - 10 am - Official Ceremony
(Main Street in front of the Lowry-Chesson Building)
10 - 11 - Refreshments - PAC Gallery
(609 East Main St)
Be the first to know - Exciting regional news and changes
to your arts council will be released at that time
A special gift will be given to all in attendance
RSVP by Friday, December 7th 252-338-6455

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...