Thursday, May 8, 2008

Rose Buddies - Wine & Cheese Party - May 7, 2008

Mayor Steve Atkinson passing out Roses to the boaters:


Rose Buddie - Dave Thomas talking to the boaters:



May 7, 2008 - Group Picture:


For more information on the Rose Buddie events please call 252-335-5330.

* To get copies of the photography taken please check out this photo gallery.

Port Discover’s Toddler Time is a Solar System Adventure Thursday, May 15

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft
Phone: 252-335-3844
Email: lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu


Port Discover’s Toddler Time is a Solar System Adventure Thursday, May 15

Elizabeth City, NC — Preschoolers will explore the wonders of the solar system during Port Discover’s Toddler Time, “Solar System Adventure”, set for Thursday, May 15 at 10:00 am. Children will learn about the planets and the sun and create their own solar system model.

A fee of $5.00 per family and reservations are required. Program is for 3 – 5 year-olds and parents or guardians must accompany the child.

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 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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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

A Taste of France with The Common Girls at Wednesday Night's Wine Tasting

A Taste of France with The Common Girls at Wednesday Night's Wine Tasting

Host: The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

Wednesday night's wine tasting at The City Wine Sellar is guaranteed to be unique. The soon-to-be-famous "Common Girls" (Debbie Sauls, Nikki Marshall, and Julie Jones) will be the Guest Pourers for this month's tasting. These ladies either own a business in or work in The Water Street Commons business complex on Water Street in Downtown Elizabeth City. They will be pouring a variety of French wines during the event. We will be tasting Hob Nob Chardonnay, Michel Picard Pouilly Fuisse, Baron Philippe de Rothschild le Rose Mouton Cadet, Georges Duboeuf Cote du Rhone Rouge, Michel Lynch Merlot, and a Rothschild Pinot Noir. As usual, the time is 6:00-7:30 pm; light appetizers will be served. RSVP is strongly suggested.

Check out other upcoming events at http://www.citywine.blogspot.com/. Call 252-335-1163 for more informaton.

Harbor Nights presents The Independent Man


(Click the above flyer to view in it's full version.)

Brought to you by Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association in cooperation with Friends of the Museum of the Albemarle, The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City Downtown Inc, Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce, and Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Hide-N-Wood Gardens: May Event!

The Pasquotank Master Gardeners Volunteers are holding a plant sale at Hide-N-Wood gardens, 923 Wellfield Road, Elizabeth City on May 10th, at 9:00 am until noon. Native plants, shrubs, will be featured. FMI please call 252-312-4970.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

May 17th - NC Potato Festival Promo


The 2008 North Carolina Potato Festival will be held in Downtown Elizabeth City, NC on Saturday, May 17th 2008.

For more info please click here.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Elizabeth City Historic Preservation Commission Celebrates National Preservation Month

May has been designed as the Fourth Annual National Preservation Month, by the National Trust for Historic Preservational. And while this year's theme - This Place Matters - is new, the idea behind preservation month remains the same: celebrating the country's diverse and irreplaceable heritage evidenced by the histroic structures around us.

Elizabeth City is rich in these historic structures; and the Elizabeth City Historic Preservation Commission invites everyone to join them in celebration of our architectural heritage through this month-long series of programs, tours, and how-to workshops.

THURSDAY, MAY 1
Tax Credits for Historic Preservation
With Reid Thomas, Restoration Specialist, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Saint Phillip's Episcopal Church - corner of McMorrine Street and Chruch Street.

SATURDAY, MAY 3
Walking Tour of the Main Street Historic Districts
With Bonnie Calliotte. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Pure Oil Station - southwest corner of Main and Water Streets.
The Preservation and Care of Trees for Historic Preservation and Beyond
With Debbie Sauls. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Pasquotank County Library Parking Lot.

THURSDAY, MAY 8
Challenges of Historic Restoration in Elizabeth City - A Panel Discussion
With local residents and developers who have taken on extensive preservation projects. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Old Council Chambers - A.P. Midgett Municipal Building, 302 East Colonial Ave., 3rd Floor.

SATURDAY, MAY 10
Downtown Beautification Day
Come help clean up downtown and plant new flowers - bring hand shovel and gloves. 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Virginia Dare Arcade, 507 East Main Street. Organized by Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. (ECDI)

THURSDAY, MAY 15
Turning the Lowry-Chesson Building into The Center
With Lisa Winslow, Executive Director of Arts of the Albemarle, and Skip Sanders, A.R. Chesson Contractors. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Arts of the Albemarle Gallery, 609 East Main Street.

THURSDAY, MAY 22
What is Preservation North Carolina? & Preservation Successes at Fort Bragg
With Claudia Deviney, Regional Director, Preservation North Carolina Northeast Office, and Michelle Michael, History By Design. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Pasquotank County Library Community Room.

SATURDAY, MAY 31
Right Way Restoration Workshop
Come to one, or come to all three! Encore Theatre, 613 East Main Street.
  • Restoring Wooden Windows
    With David Hoggard, Double Hung Windows. 9:00 am - 10:00 am.

  • Painting Primer
    With Dave Powers, Tom's Painting. 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

  • Walls and Woodwork
    With Rick Boyd, The Traveling Tool Guy. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

  • ECHNA Preservation Auction and Raffle
    Live auction, Chinese raffle, door prizes, buffet dinner, and bar. Tickets $20.00 - available at Muddy's and the UPS Store. 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Backyard of 301 West Main Street. Organized by Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association (ECHNA)


    Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free and open to the public. RSVP is appreciated - email: acole@cityofec.com, or call: (252) 337-6672 extension 289. Light refreshments will be served.

    Funding for these programs provided be ECHNA - Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association.

    Contact: Patrick Detwiler, Historic Preservation Commission Chair
    252-384-4018 (day), 252-338-5397 (evening)
    pdetwiler@albemarlehealth.org

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