Ever wonder about the other people that visit Elizabeth City? Well, here is the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitor Bureau's tracking report for July through December 2007. It does NOT include everyone that walked into our office, just those who were nice enough to Sign-In for us. In addition, it tells us how those people arrived here, their purpose for coming, if they spent the night, how they heard about Elizabeth City, and where they came from. Check out the results, you might have been part of them!
July – December 2007 Sign-In Sheets:
Total Sign In’s = 250
Percentage Breakdown:
Purposes:
3% Business
81% Vacation
12% Relocation
4% Unknown
Modes:
68% Car/Vehicle
28% Boat
4% Unknown
Overnight Stays:
68% Yes
28% No
4% Unknown
Hearing About Elizabeth City:
Top 3 results:
Friends/Relatives - 13%
ICW/Waterway Guide/Boating Guide-Magazine/Chartbook - 12%
Tourist/Traveling/Driving Thru - 10%
Locations:
Visitors came from 34 out of the 50 states, 16 states not represented
Top 5 States from Visitors Locations:
1. North Carolina - 26%
2. Virginia - 16%
3. Maryland - 8%
4. Florida - 7%
5. Pennsylvania - 4%
Other Locations Visitors were from:
1. Canada – 4%
2. England
3. Germany
4. France
5. Italy
6. South Africa
If you have any questions about this report please contact sales@discoverec.org.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Museum of the Albemarle's Pre-Schooler Time
Museum of the Albemarle will hold "Pre-Schooler Time" on Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 10:00 am until 10:45 am. Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-Schoolers will have the opportunity to discover how people made quilts. A craft activity will follow after touring the exhibit "Quilts—Patches of Time" and a short book reading. For more information please call 252-335-1453 or check MOA out at www.MuseumOfTheAlbemarle.com.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Further Adieu on Friday Night (Jan 4th) at The City Wine Sellar
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Friday, January 4, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163
Join us Friday night at The Sellar Wine Bar (located inside The City Wine Sellar) for an evening of music, dinner, and wine/beer. Further Adieu with Nick Simmons is a group for all ages. They will play some great cover tunes, some Beatles tunes, a little Bob Dylan, as well as a few originals. They will entertain from 7-10 pm. Regular deli menu items served from 6-9 pm.
RSVP nice, but not necessary
Who's playing next week? Next month? Check it out at www.CityWine.blogspot.com.
Friday, December 28, 2007
"Sound in Water" set for Second Saturday Science at Port Discover, January 12
Elizabeth City, NC — The world we live in is full of sound and so is the underwater world. Sound in Water will be offered at Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science on January 12. The program will focus on the different sounds that can be heard underneath the water and the creatures that make them. Dr. Maurice Crawford, assistant professor of geological, environmental and marine sciences at Elizabeth City State University, will present the program. Programs are scheduled for 9:30 am and 11:00 am.
Second Saturday Science programs are geared toward elementary school aged children. The program is free, thanks to the program sponsor, Gateway Bank. Reservations are required. Please call 252-338-6117 for registration.
Located at 613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 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.
Science Fair 101 Offered at Port Discover in January
Elizabeth City, NC — Science Fair 101 will be the focus of Port Discover’s "Think About It Thursday" in January. Beginning January 3 and continuing every Thursday in January, scientist Maille Lyons will be at Port Discover to help children improve their science fair projects. The program will focus on the fundamentals of the scientific method and will include tips for improving science fair projects. The Think About It Thursday program is offered from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. No reservations are required and the program is free.
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.
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