Good Morning,
Elizabeth City and the Great Dismal Swamp Canal were featured on WRAL's Tarheel Traveler last night regarding their designations on the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Check out the link at www.WRAL.com and click on Tarheel Traveler near the bottom of the page. Or you can check out the clip by clicking here.
This is the second feature on Elizabeth City on the Raleigh TV station in the last month or so. As you may remember the first featured bridge tender Joe Kramer.
Thanks,
Russ
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
“Stop That Germ!” Set for Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science, July 12
Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.eduElizabeth City, NC — Port Discover’s July Second Saturday Science is “Stop that Germ!”, Saturday, July 12, at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Through hands-on demonstrations, Dr. Huyla Coker, Director of the ECSU/UNC Pharmacy Partnership Program, will show children how antibiotics work on infections and what they can do to stay healthy.
Second Saturday Science is free, thanks to the program sponsor, Gateway Bank. Reservations are required. Programs are scheduled for 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Second Saturday Science programs are geared toward elementary school aged children. Please call 252-338-6117 for registration.
Port Discover is located at 613 E. 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.
Monday, June 30, 2008
1st 2008-2009 Co-Op Campaign Video
This video is for our 2008-2009 Co-Op Campaign that is starting in July. We will be creating videos for all of the Co-Op participants who requested one and another video to represent Elizabeth City.
The video was created by From Me to You Video & Photography. For more info about this campaign, then please click here.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Morgan’s Corner Truck and Tractor Pull
Posted By:: Morgan's Corner Truck PullHosted By:: kevin sawyer e-mail
When:: Saturday Jun 28, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Where:: Morgan’s Corner Pull Facility
970 US Hwy 158, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
View Map
Makeup pull this Saturday. Gates open at 3:00 pm, with antique tractors pulling at 5:00 pm and everything else pulling at 7:00 pm. Hope you can make it.
Wednesday Wine Tasting July 2nd at The City Wine Sellar
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Wednesday, July 2, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163
We have selected a series of wines from the Concha Y Torro winery in Chile for our July 2nd Wednesday Wine Tasting. Among our selections: Casillero del Diablo Privada, Carmenere, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc; Marques De Casa Cabernet; and Frontera Rose.
Our Guest Pourers this month will be Terri Arrantz, Amy Frazier, and Kim Markham.
Tasting starts at 6:00 pm. $10 per person. Light appetizers served. RSVP requested.
We know it's a holiday week, but what better way to celebrate our independence than by sipping a little vino!
Check out other upcoming events at www.citywine.blogspot.com. Call 252-335-1163 for more informaton.
Deacon Blues Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Friday, June 27, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163
Waylon Jennings said, "I've always felt that blues, rock 'n' roll, and country are just about a beat apart." I don't necessarily agree with that, but in the sense that it's all music, it's all good! It'll surely be good on Friday night when Deacon Blues strolls into the City Wine Sellar for their gig. They are a laid back, mellow, and all-around "sway inducing" duo. Perfect for those of you into acoustic and electric blues. As usual, we'll have music from 7-10 pm, we'll feed ya till 9:00 pm. Wine and beer will be available to help you get that swaying started!
RSVP nice, but not necessary.
Mellow out with us on Friday night!
Check out other upcoming events at www.citywine.blogspot.com. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
ECACVB to Launch "Discover Elizabeth City" Advertising and Marketing Co-Op Program
Contact: Elizabeth EvansPublic Relations Consultant
Cahoon & Cross Marketing Consultants
Phone: (757) 625-7068 direct line
E-mail: evanspr@cox.net
(Elizabeth City, N.C., June 24, 2008) – A new “Discover Elizabeth City” advertising and marketing co-op program is attracting local tourism-related businesses and attractions seeking a bang from their advertising bucks in 2008 and 2009.
Designed to increase advertising exposure for the region and for the individual participants, the co-op program was developed by the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (ECACVB) and its marketing and advertising firm, Cahoon & Cross. The ECACVB will match $750 for each member’s $500 investment. To date, 30 attractions, retail shops, restaurants and accommodations have signed on to the program, which can accommodate 50 partners.
“We are very pleased with the response,” said ECACVB Director Russ Haddad. “The Elizabeth City area hospitality industry recognizes the benefit of group buying power and is committed to working as a team to increase travel to the region. “
The “Discover Elizabeth City” co-op campaign is slated to begin in July. Honing in on visitors within a two-hour drive or less from Elizabeth City, the 12-month, integrated marketing and advertising campaign will include promotions, paid media, direct marketing and public relations. The targeted area includes the Hampton Roads region to the north and areas west to I-95. With a focus on the promoting the fall and spring “shoulder” seasons, the campaign will also reach travelers driving to and from the Outer Banks.
According to travel research conducted by Cahoon & Cross, visitors are looking for unique, authentic experiences and pre-planned packages that include accommodations, dining, pampering and a variety of itineraries.
“The advertising campaign will include the ‘Discover the Good Life Daily’ brand with a secondary message inviting visitors to ‘travel less, play more,” said Margaret Cahoon, a founding partner of Cahoon & Cross. “It’s an appealing message for discriminating visitors who are short on time.”
In 2007-2008, the Downtown Business and Professional Association, working with the ECACVB and Cahoon & Cross, led the way by developing a $15,000 fall and spring radio promotion designed to attract out-of-town visitors for weekend stays. The 14 co-op members that participated received a 3:1 return on investment as a result of the campaign.
The ECACVB projects the “Discover Elizabeth City” co-op program will deliver a 5:1 return on investment, or $1,250 value for each member. Co-op members will select one to two quarterly periods between July 2008 and June 2009 in which their advertising will appear. Members with special events will be placed in the quarter in which the event will occur. Members without time-sensitive events will be placed in the regular 12-month campaign.
Members will have their messages included in rack cards, print display advertisements, regional radio, television and cable advertisements and in getaway packages. The campaign will also provide exposure via an Elizabeth City blog and videos placed on www.youtube.com.
For information about the co-op program, call the ECACVB at (252) 335-5330.
Participating Co-Op Program Members:
The Agency/Direct Publications
Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair
Arts of the Albemarle – for 2008 Design House at Bayside Manor
Arts of the Albemarle – for Harbor Arts Festival
Arts of the Albemarle – for Middle Eastern Rug Show
The Board Room
Carolina Cup Regatta
The Chocolate House
City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar
Coasters Downtown Draughthouse
Culpepper Inn
Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
DK&D Entertainment Inc.
Downtown Business & Professional Association
Downtown Waterfront Market
Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast
Elizabeth City State University Planetarium
Embarq
From Me to You Video & Photography
Groupers Waterfront Restaurant
Harbor Tea House & Gift Shoppe
Hyman & Robey, PC
Museum of the Albemarle
North River Campground & RV Park
Port Discover
River City Community Development Corp.
River City Fraternal Order of Police & Jaycees
River City Cycling Club
Southgate Mall
Page After Page Literary Event
FOR THE ♥ OF BOOKS - LITERARY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY JUNE 28TH - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Adult, Young Adult & Children ‘s Authors
Scheduled readings, panel discussions and booksignings !!
For the kiddies - author storytimes, activities, face paintings, & more!
Roving Storyteller - Mark Twain
Schedule:
Event Kickoff - 11:00 am – Short Introduction of Authors
Reading Schedule:
Starting at 11:30 am - Children Readings & Storytimes (ongoing all day)
Carol Crane -
Chelsea & Cheryl Williams -
off to a signing table
**Nicholas Event**
Adult Fiction Readings - 11:30 am
Mike Buchannan
PM Terrell
Buck Rish
Peggy Regal
Joseph Terrell
Mike Hazard
Off to signing tables
Childrens Discussion Panel - 12:30 pm
topics for todays children
*** Storyteller - Mark Twain *** 1:00 pm
Adult Fiction Panel Discussion - 1:30 pm
idea generation; hurdles of publishing
Young Adult Readings - 2:00 pm
GiGi Amateau
Lynn T Ocean
Laurel Wrinter
Diane Wolfe
Paula Jolin
Off to the signing tables !!
Young Adult Panel Discussion - 3:30 pm
How to write to gain teen interest and be moral
Adult Non-Fiction Readings - 4:00 pm
Susan Wells Vaughan
Frank Stephenson
J.L. Richardson M.D.
Chris Meekins
Off to the signing tables !!
Adult Non-Fiction Panel Discussion - 5:15 pm
The issues that inhibit writing history and fact gathering idea generation
CLOSING CEREMONY AND THANK YOU TO ALL!
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