Jewelry & Handbag Sale

Jewelry & Handbag Sale
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Thursday, July 10, 4:00 pm & Friday, July 11, 4:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

Bag me up, Scotty! Cool new Summer and Fall items at the "Just Bags" bag and jewelry show this Thurs & Friday at The City Wine Sellar.

"Just Bags" will be having their Jewelry and Handbag Sale at The City Wine Sellar this Thursday (July 10) and Friday (July 11). It's a don't miss show...they will be featuring their Summer and Fall merchandise, including their new product line -- Costume Estate Jewelry. Another exciting new product from the West coast is "Illuminating Florals," unique and beautiful lighted floral arrangements. Check out the Illuminating Florals web site at www.TheLightGarden.com. The show will be held Thursday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (light appetizers served and cash bar) and Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Check out other upcoming events at www.CityWine.blogspot.com. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

Page After Page Upcoming Children's Event

Check out our Children's Events for July!!
Saturday July 19th, 11:00-12:00 -- You're invited to Judy Moody Day! A celebration of the hilarious, award-winning Judy Moody Series by Megan McDonald. Join in our Judy Moody Treasure Hunt and activities. Cost is $5.00, pre-registration is required. Call 252-335-PAGE (7243).

Saturday July 26th, 11:00-12:00 -- Pirate Event!!! Come act like a pirate at our swashbuckling event. You’ll have tons of fun reading like a pirate and doing pirate activities. Cost is $5.00. Pre-registration is required. Call 252-335-PAGE(7243).

Thursday July 31, 1:00-2:30 -- Come be a Princess!! Come join our Princess Party!! We will read stories, have refreshments and make your very own tiara!! Don’t forget to dress as your favorite princess! Cost is $5.00. Pre-registration is required. Call the store for more information — 252-335-PAGE(7243).

Susan Hinkle

Page After Page Bookstore
111 So Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-7243 - phone
252-338-3782 - fax
pageafterpage@mchsi.com
Page After Page Bookstore's website

Preschools will have “Bubble Fun” at Port Discover’s July 17 Toddler Time

Elizabeth City, NC — Toddlers will explore the world of bubbles at Port Discover’s Toddler Time, “Bubble Fun”, on Thursday, July 17, 10:00 am. Can we make bubbles with our hands? What colors are in bubbles? What shapes and size can you make them? Each child will make their own bubble solution to take home.

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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ECA CVB Visitor Tracking: January - June 2008

Ever wonder about the other people that visit Elizabeth City? Well, here is the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitor Bureau's tracking report for January through June 2008. 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. So ... check out the results, as you might have been part of them!

January – June 2008 Sign-In Sheets:

Total Sign In’s = 212

Percentage Breakdown:
Purposes:
8% Business
75% Vacation
9% Relocation
8% Unknown

Modes:
57% Car/Vehicle
35% Boat
8% Unknown

Overnight Stays:
63% Yes
27% No
10% Unknown

Hearing About Elizabeth City:
Top 4 results:
Waterway Guides/Cruising Guides/Skipper Bob/ICW Cruising Guide - 17%
Boater(s)/Boating/Sailing/Cruising - 8%
Friends/Relatives - 8%
Map – 6%

Locations:
Visitors came from 33 out of the 50 states, 17 states not represented

Top 5 States from Visitors Locations:
1. North Carolina - 28%
2. Virginia - 14%
3. Maryland - 6%
4. Florida - 4%
5. Living on a boat - 4%
6. Pennsylvania - 3%

Other Locations Visitors were from:
1. Canada – 7%
2. England
3. Germany
4. Austria
5. France
6. Australia

If you have any questions about this report please contact sales@discoverec.org.

USA Dance for August 2008

Endless Summer Nights
Dance Party
Friday
August 1, 2008

7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
At The Pines Golf and Country Club
1525 North Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-7245

North Eastern North Carolina Chapter #6102 USA Dance, Inc. a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and sharing the excitement and joy of social and competitive dance.

For beginners and experienced dancers.

DANCE LESSON = MERINGUE
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
GENERAL DANCING
8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Admission:
Members: $5.00,
Non-members: $8.00
Students: $3.00
Call USA Dance at 252-207-6014 for more information.
E-mail: dance6102@inteliport.com

Singles and couples welcome—partners are not required

Beginners are welcome – we’ll help you get started

Recorded Ballroom, CW, Swing and Latin dance music

Large wooden dance floor, ample free parking

Casual Business Attire

Quarterly Blog Statistics

Thank you all for being so wonderful about visiting our blog and reading the latest happenings in Elizabeth City!

Below are the 2008 statistics for this blog from January 1st to June 30th --

Total Visitors - 2,751

How the visitors visited:
Direct - 268
Other Sites - 709
Search Engine - 1,774

Top search words:
Albemarle Potato Festival, and Wolf's Tattoo in Elizabeth City


Thank you again for your support!

Sincerely, Jessica