Showboat: USS North Carolina Artifacts featured at the Museum of the Albemarle

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453
SHOWBOAT: USS NORTH CAROLINA ARTIFACTS FEATURED AT THE MUSEUM OF THE ALBEMARLE
(Elizabeth City, NC) The USS North Carolina was commissioned in 1941 as the lead ship of the two-ship North Carolina class battleship for the U.S. Navy. The Museum of the Albemarle, 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City brings the story home in the current exhibit “Showboat: The USS North Carolina (BB-55).” When the USS North Carolina was built, she attracted much attention at the time, as she was the first American battleship to be constructed in 16 years. When the impressive battleship was first seen in early trials, she received so much attention that she won the nickname “Showboat.” MOA presents the story of the USS North Carolina in graphics, photos, scale models and artifacts honoring her many years in service to the country. She participated in the many battles in the Pacific theater of World War II and patrolled off the coast of Japan after the war, and was decommissioned in 1947.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252)335-1453. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. 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".

It's Christmas at The Chocolate House!

Make you gift giving special! Check out our new website. You can pay in advance and pick up at the store* or have it shipped.

Please click on the link below for all your information.
www.thechocolatehouseinc.com

Merry Christmas!
Kathy Dowdy
The Chocolate House
217 North Water Street
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
252-334-9986

*Store Hours will be extended to 6:00 pm through the month of December.

Computers in the Workplace

Public Service Announcement
December 15, 2008
CONTACT: Lisa Johnson, Director of Marketing
Release No: 41LJ-PSA-2008
Computers in the Workplace
College of The Albemarle's Human Resources Development/Workforce Readiness Program will offer a 30-hour, "Computers in the Workplace (Office 2007)," class beginning this month. Please see the table below for dates and times. The fee for the class is $55.00, but unemployed and low income participants may receive a fee waiver. A $5.00 computer usage fee is required. For more information, or to register for the class, please call 252-335-0821, ext. 2314.

Date: January 13, 2009 – March 3, 2009 (Tuesdays and Thursdays only)
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Employment Security Office

Date: January 12, 2009 – March 4, 2009 (Mondays and Wednesdays only)
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Sharon United Methodist Church in Grandy

Date: January 12, 2009 – March 4, 2009 (Mondays and Wednesdays only)
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: COA Elizabeth City Campus Foreman Center – Room 222
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Happy Holidays from Still Waters Salon...

Only a few days left till Christmas to get some great bargains in our consignment room at Still Waters Salon & Spa. Many new items came in for you to choose from I.E.

Holiday items & gift ware

New jewelry and purses

Glass ware and antiques

We also have an in stock only, special 10% off savings on Wella Color Preserve & Graham Webb
Shampoo & conditioners
While supplies last
Offer ends December 31 2008

Welcome our new massage therapist Renda. She will be available Thursday thru Saturday. Call for appointment hours available. (You just might need one after the Holidays)


Have a safe happy and prosperous New Year

Mike, Pat, Carol and our entire staff

Still Waters Salon & Spa
252-338-1011

MUSEUM NEEDS JUNIOR DOCENTS

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453
MUSEUM NEEDS JUNIOR DOCENTS
(Elizabeth City) Highly motivated young students between the ages 13 to 17 are invited to become part of the exciting Junior Docent program. Junior Docents are museum volunteers who are trained to participate in family and children’s programming and to help museum visitors better understand and appreciate the history of our area. Junior Docents assist in a variety of programming including: gallery tours, costumed interpretation, living history events, creative children’s activities, gallery carts and hands-on-history.

Becoming a Junior Docent is an opportunity for teenagers to explore history, develop skills in leadership, time management and public speaking while at the same time making a significant contribution to the community.

Selection is based upon application, 2 teacher recommendations, parent or guardian permission, and an interview. Junior Docents are required to volunteer at least four hours a month and are expected to remain in the program for one year.

If you would like to participate in this exciting program as a Junior Docent please call Meg Puckett at 252-335-1453.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 S. Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252)335-1453. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. 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".

Charlotte Underwood Named Director of the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944 ext. 317
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Charlotte Underwood Named Director of the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
(Elizabeth City, NC, Dec. 11, 2008) – The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has named Charlotte Underwood director of the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (ECACVB), the Authority announced today.

"Charlotte Underwood brings to the job a wealth of marketing, sales and community relations experience that will bolster the work of the Convention & Visitors Bureau," said TDA Chairwoman Maureen Donnelly. "Her enthusiasm for the area and all that it has to offer will only enhance Elizabeth City’s reputation as the 'Harbor of Hospitality.' " [read more]