Thursday, May 14, 2009

Port Discover's Toddler Time Set for May 21

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu

Port Discover’s Toddler Time Asks “Born or Hatched?” on Thursday, May 21

Elizabeth City, NC — Port Discover offers "Born or Hatched?" at the next Toddler Time, Thursday, May 21, at 10:00 am. Spring is the perfect time to study how animals come into the world. Are mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish born or hatched? Toddlers will play interactive games to reinforce their discoveries.

Toddler Time is a science program just for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5. Cost for the program is $5 per family and reservations are required. 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.

Comedy Show with T. Bubba

The comedian T. Bubba Bechtol will be performing at the COA Auditorium at 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 20. Opening for him will be the talented blues band, Uphill. All proceeds will benefit The Benjamin House. The tickets are $10, and are on sale at three Elizabeth City Locations: Clown ‘N Around, The UPS Store, and The Sandwich Market. For more information please call 252-330-1329.

Butterfly Program at the Dismal

Sunday, May 24th

Butterflies: Join us in the park auditorium at 2:00 pm to learn a little bit about the butterflies that live in our area. A short hike will follow the program so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray.

For more info contact the Dismal Swamp State Park at 252-771-6593.