RCCC's Ride of Silence

The River City Cycling Club will sponsor the 2009 "Ride of Silence" on May 20th at 7:00 pm. The event was created to honor cyclist who have been injured or killed on public roads.

Meet at the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 6:30 pm. The ride will begin at 7:00 pm. There will be a police escort. Helmets are required. There is no registration or cost. Everyone is invited!

Don't forget to check out -- www.rideofsilence.org

Splash Into Elizabeth City with Cool Summer Events

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Splash Into Elizabeth City with Cool Summer Events
-- "Harbor of Hospitality" Beckons with Juneteenth Celebration, Downtown Waterfront Market and More --
(Elizabeth City, NC, May 5, 2009) – When President Abraham Lincoln signed the "Emancipation Proclamation" Jan. 1, 1863, slaves in Texas did not receive the news until nearly two and-a-half years later, on June 19, 1865. The following year, the first observance of "Juneteenth" took place, and this celebration of freedom has since been embraced by communities throughout the United States.

Elizabeth City is no exception, and the River City Community Development Corporation (RCCDC) will host its 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waterfront Park. A featured part of the celebration is the reading of the "Emancipation Proclamation," followed by speeches, songs and fellowship – along with delicious ethnic foods, craft sales, and children's activities. ...

In addition to its Juneteeth event, Elizabeth City has a number of great ways to celebrate summer ... [read more]

"Pre-Schooler Time"

Contact: Lori Meads, Educator (252) 335-1453
"Pre-Schooler Time"
(Elizabeth City, NC) The Museum of the Albemarle will hold "Pre-Schooler Time" on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 10:00 am until 10:45 am. Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-Schoolers will have the opportunity to learn about "A Pirates Way of Life", read a book and participate in a creative activity.

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. Treasure NC Culture. www.ncculture.com

Links to Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider's intensive gardening methods - Google Search - Great Info for efficient food gardening

Written By: Thomas Campbell

Pasquotank County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers donated copies of Mittleider books to our public library and all public school libraries from Middle Schools through High Schools. His books are simple, complete, and very readable, resembling comic books. They are very practical training manuals for new gardeners and can teach experienced gardeners many new efficient techniques.

Because Mittleider gardened in tropical countries with more rainfall than NC, his raised beds of 12 inches are higher than necessary. 4-6 inches are enough here. And cut WAY down on the amounts of fertilizers. Use a fraction of his recommendations or you'll "burn" your intensively planted dense-bed garden. Be sure to use our state's free soil sample report service. Materials are supplied through you county cooperative extension service centers accessed through your county government.

Sides on Mittleider-style garden beds are NOT necessary, you can actually slope the sides up 45 degrees from the ground, then keep a flat bed on top. Keep the beds just wide enough to reach into the middle and then some. Make the lengths short enough that you conveniently can walk around to the other side.

For much more on Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider's methods originated at Loma Linda University, California check out this Google Search for more info.

May Plant Sale!

Master Gardeners of Pasquotank Co. annual Plant Sale

May 9th 2009

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Rain or shine)

Hide-n-Wood Gardens, 923 Wellfield Rd. in Elizabeth City


Don't miss this once a year sale!

Proceeds benefit our Educational Scholarship for graduating student(s) entering field of Horticulture.


Bette Lou Campbell
Extension Master Gardener of Pasquotank Co.

ICW Closure - Mile 3.6, Starting 5/3/09

VA: City of Chesapeake, Closure of ICW at Jordan Lift Bridge, Mile 3.6
Reminder:

VA: AIWW Mile 3.6, Jordan Lift Bridge Span Removal, Waterway Closure

PORTSMOUTH, VA - The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads is closing the Elizabeth River in the vicinity of the Jordan Bridge at 5:30 am May 3, as the City of Chesapeake, VA, removes the bridge's lift span.

The waterway will be closed for up to 72-hours, until the removal is complete, from the Belt Line Bridge to the Norfolk and Western Portsmouth Chesapeake Railroad ridge.

No vessel traffic will be permitted to transit in this area without prior consent from the Captain of the Port or his designated representative.

For more information contact the Sector Hampton Roads Command Center 757-668-5555.

In addition, on May 10, 2009 the Norfolk & Southern Railroad Bridge will be closed for 24 hours.

Still Waters Salon News

We Would Like To Announce Starting 05/26/09

We will be closed on Tuesdays


Our New Salon Hours are as Follows:

Wednesdays 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Thursdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Fridays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm


To accommodate clients with previously booked appointments ... We will be open for you:

Tuesday, June 2nd 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

and

Tuesday, June 9th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm



For the week of July 4th, we will be open:

Tuesday, June 30th 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, July 1st 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Thursday, July 2nd 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday, July 3rd 10:00 am – 5:00 pm


We will be closed Saturday, July 4th and will reopen on Wednesday, July 8th from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm


Thank you and have Great Summer and Happy 4th of July!

Still Waters Salon & Spa

Pre-Announcement Press Release Roanoke Bible College Name Change

Media Contact
W. Keith Wood, VP for Development
Roanoke Bible College
Phone: 252-334-2034
Email: wkw@roanokebible.edu
Roanoke Bible College Announces Press Conference for Friday May 1st
Elizabeth City, NC April 28, 2009 - Roanoke Bible College, founded in 1948, is a private coeducational institution based upon the ideals of traditional Bible-based Christian education. President Clay Perkins has called a press conference for 9:30 am Friday, May 1st. Dr. Perkins will be making a major announcement regarding the future and vision of RBC.

The Board of Trustees of RBC voted unanimously earlier this year to change the name of the school. It has been named Roanoke Bible College since its establishment. The Board strongly emphasized the school is not changing its mission. It is however, positioning itself for significant strategic growth and expansion, which will be defined at the press conference. The new name and look will be announced during the conference.

"These are exciting times for RBC. God has used RBC in the past for great things. God has extraordinary plans for His College in the future," said President Perkins, who has served as president for three years. "We invite the press as well as the community to please join us for this press conference and historical celebration in the Chesson Gymnasium."

The media will have the opportunity for photos and interviews with President Perkins, trustees, faculty members and students immediately following the announcement. Campus tours will also be available.

About Roanoke Bible College: Roanoke Bible College is a private, coeducational institution
 founded in 1948 upon the ideals of traditional Bible-based Christian education. Our Mission: To impact the world by transforming ordinary people into extraordinary Christian leaders. Our Location: Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, RBC is just an hour's drive from the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and the outer banks. Our Accreditation: Roanoke Bible College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. Roanoke Bible College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Elvis, Rockabilly, 50's Entertainer from Richmond -- Something unique and FUN -- May 8th at City Wine Sellar

Elvis is in the building.

Wrenn Mangum Extraordinaire will be performing his one-man Elvis, Rockabilly, 50's show on May 8th at The City Wine Sellar from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Singing into an old-style microphone, playing guitar, and swiveling his hips Elvis-style, Wrenn will perform a solo salute to the original rockabilly pioneers and artists of the 50s.

Contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.

Debbie Malenfant
City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar
102 North Water Street
Elizabeth City NC 27909
252-267-6920
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MORE INFO ABOUT WRENN MANGUM

Who is Wrenn Mangum? "Passionate" is one word---about music, about entertaining. Captivating crowds up and down the East Coast with both his solo Rockabilly and Elvis Tribute shows, he's been a legend for years.

Born in Richmond, Wrenn grew up on Rockabilly, 50's and Elvis. His voice, stage presence, and charisma capture the essence of that era. From humility and humor all the way to romance and Rock & Roll rebellion, Wrenn pays tribute to the Rockabilly greats with an incredible energy that reminds us of why they were so cool to begin with.

Wrenn's recent accomplishments include the honor of performing an Elvis tribute with the Richmond Symphony in October 2007, winning the prestigious "Images of the King Regional Contest" in November 2007, performing at CPAC 2008 during the Presidential Banquet in Washington, DC February 2008 and lastly performing at Graceland Crossing in Memphis, TN during Elvis Week August 2008.

WWW.WRENNMANGUM.COM