Tar Heels presentation at the Museum

"Why We Are Called Tar Heels: North Carolina Navel Stores"
(Elizabeth City, NC) Harry Warren, Director of the North Carolina Museum of the Forestry, will present “Why We Are Called Tar Heels: North Carolina Navel Stores” at the Museum of the Albemarle on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 pm in the Gaither Auditorium as part of the Albemarle Roundtable held monthly. Mr. Warren will discuss the development and economic importance of tar, turpentine, rosin and pitch and how North Carolinian's obtained their colorful nickname.

This event is free and open to the public.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252)335-1453. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, 2:00pm-5:00pm.Closed Mondays and State Holidays. Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, the museum is the northeast regional history museum of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums. Department of Cultural Resources, State of North Carolina. "Telling Our Stories".

Contact: Thomas Spagnol
Communication Specialist
Museum of the Albemarle
501 S. Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-1453

October Events at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar

October Events at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar (Downtown Elizabeth City)
October Friday Night Music Series
Make Friday night your date night, girls' night out, or an evening of meeting new friends at The City Wine Sellar. Join us every Friday evening from 7-10 pm for live acoustic music in The Sellar Wine Bar. It's a casual, mellow atmosphere in which to dine, socialize, and enjoy a glass of wine or beer. Deli fare served until 9:00 pm. Non-smoking inside venue. Smoking permitted in the outside cafe area. Call 252-335-1163 for more info. Located Downtown on the corner of Main & Water Streets. Visit www.citywine.blogspot.com.

Upcoming Entertainers Include:
October 3 -- Modern & Classic Rock Tunes with Chuck Hodges
October 10 -- Nick Simmons Solo Acoustic
October 17 -- Acoustic Folk/Rock with Sarah Leary
October 24 -- Contemporary, Classic & Alternative Mix with Joe Gosman
October 31 -- Karaoke 60s to 90s tunes & Talented Kathi Hartzell

First Wednesday Wine Tasting -- October 1st-- 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us for our October wine tasting on Wednesday, October 1st, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Guest Pourer will be none other than Economic Developer, Wayne Harris. Check out www.citywine.blogspot.com as the date approaches for details. Light appetizers served. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP to d_malenfant@yahoo.com or 252-335-1163. ***RSVP Strongly Requested.***

The City Wine Sellar is "Twitterized"!
Become a City Wine Sellar follower at www.twitter.com/citywine. Take advantage of special discounts and offers only available to those in the "Twitter Know."

Add your e-mail to our "E-vite" list to receive weekly e-mails about our entertainers and special events. Send an email to d_malenfant@yahoo.com.

d_malenfant@yahoo.com
malenfant@mailcity.com

22nd Annual Landmark Competition

The 22nd Annual Landmark Competition and Show to be on exhibit September 8 – October 10 will open at the Arts of the Albemarle (AOA) Gallery this Sunday. The obviously popular show historically features over 150 paintings from artists across the states of North Carolina and Virginia. Landmark is admired not just because of the number of paintings available but for the quality of work that AOA is known for.

An opening reception will be held Sunday September 14 from 5:30 – 7 pm at the AOA Gallery where you may meet and talk with many of the artists in the show. The reception is free and no reservations are required.

The Gallery is located at 609 East Main Street and regular Gallery hours are Mon. – Sat. 10 am – 5 pm and Thursdays until 7 pm.

For more information call Mary Temple, Gallery Manager at 252-338-6455, email mtemple@artsofthealbemarle.com or visit us on the web at www.artsofthealbemarle.com

Peter Boehling Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar

Peter Boehling Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Friday, September 12, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

Welcome Peter Boehling, new and talented artist (new to The City Wine Sellar, that is) this Friday evening. Peter will wow you with an eclectic mix of original tunes and classic acoustic rock cover tunes. If you're in the mood for some Neil Young, Grateful Dead (come on out, you Dead Heads), Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, James Taylor, Jackson Brown, you'll have a jammin' good time. Peter has a great voice, and, ladies, he's VERY easy on the eyes! Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare served until 9 pm; Beer & Wine till we close.

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

Carolina Carriages Events...

Horse Drawn Hayrides at North River Campground, Shawboro, NC
North River Campground is teaming up with Carolina Carriages to offer fall fun for the entire family. Horse drawn hay wagon pulled by two majestic Percheron draft horses will take you on a tour of the campground situated in beautiful, rural Camden County, NC outside of Elizabeth City. Miniature golf, playground and game room also open to the public. Hayrides are only $2.00 per person, every Saturday in October and November 1, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. For more information, call 252-336-4414 or visit www.northrivercampground.com or call 252-619-5745 or visit www.harvestmoonhorses.com.

Horseback Riding at Harvest Moon Farm, Camden, NC
Harvest Moon Farm, near Elizabeth City, North Carolina, will begin offering horseback riding lessons, trail rides and pony rides this fall starting October 1st. An American Riding Instructor Association (ARIA) certified instructor will offer English riding lessons, including hunter and dressage, beginner through advanced riders, ages 5 to adult. Horse and cart driving lessons will also be available. Trail rides will take place through the farmland and forest on the farm and can also be arranged off-site at nearby horse trail locations including beach rides on the Outer Banks. Pony rides can be arranged on the farm or at your location, including pony parties. Harvest Moon Farm, LLC, located at 286 NC Rt. 343 South in Camden, is also the home of Carolina Carriages and carriage rides or horse drawn hayrides can also be arranged for special occasions, schools, groups and events at the farm or at your location. Contact Martha at 252-619-5745 to sign up for lessons or to make riding reservations or visit www.harvestmoonhorses.com for information.

Business Series Seminar -- Valuable Information for only $15

The seminar below looks like valuable information for small business owners, employees, executives, sales personnel -- almost anyone who has the need to make connections (and who doesn't?). As you may remember, five of the area's key organizations (COA, ECDI, DBPA, Economic Development and The Chamber) partnered in the Spring to offer seminars like this for business owners. Let's try to support COA and keep such seminars coming to our area. It's only $15 -- a bargain!

Please forward, publish, and post this information. And sign up to attend. I'll be there!
Debbie Malenfant

NETWORKING YOUR BUSINESS TO SUCCESS SEMINAR!!!!!
Presenter: Martin Brosman, Consultant

Join Martin Brosman as he gives tips on How to Network Your Business to Success.
Martin has been very successful working with Raleigh business owners teaching them techniques to conduct Business with Business and remain successful! In addition, his wife built a chamber which lead him to gain even more experience in how to successfully Network to get the most from your marketing efforts.

Please join COA SBC on
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
John Wood Foreman Building (last building near YMCA)
Costs - which includes a light dinner = $15/person

Register by calling:
252-335-0821 ext 2231/2370
no later than Friday,
September 12

Port Discover’s Toddler Time Looks at “Swampy Critters”, Thursday, September 18

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu
Port Discover’s Toddler Time Looks at “Swampy Critters”, Thursday, September 18
Elizabeth City, NC — Preschoolers at Port Discover’s September 18 Toddler Time will learn all about “Swampy Critters” — the animals that inhabit the Great Dismal Swamp. The program will discuss why reptiles and amphibians are cold-blooded and which birds lay and incubate their eggs in the winter. Everyone will make their own swampy critter to take home. The program begins at 10:00 am.

A fee of $5 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.

From Me to You Video & Photography

2008-2009 Co-Op Campaign Video

Photography by: Jessica Faulkingham

Video Created by: From Me to You Video & Photography
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