WVEC-TV's Dialogue -- Elizabeth City & the Market Impossible Throw Down

On June 17th 2009 Denise Richards, Market Coordinator of Elizabeth City Downtown Waterfront Market (DWM), and Charlotte Underwood, Director of Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, went onto WVEC-TV for a interview on 'Dialogue.' with Joe Flanagan. Denise spoke about DWM's Market Impossible Throw Down happening on June 27th 2009, and Charlotte talks about making a day trip to visit Elizabeth City, North Carolina.



Find out more on the Downtown Waterfront Market at www.DowntownWaterfrontMarket.com

Find out more about Elizabeth City please go to www.DiscoverElizabethCity.com

Canned donations for The Food Bank will be collected at Mariners' Wharf Film Festival.

Hello.

I'm sure many of you are aware that donations to Food Bank of the Albemarle are down so in an effort to assist the agency, Mariners' Wharf Film Festival will serve as a collection point for canned food donations. A Food Bank box will be present where your items can be placed at each Tuesday night screening.

Best,
Simone

Simone Cooper
252.338.6389: telephone number
CarpeDiem27909@aol.com: email address
www.MarinersWharfFilmFestival.com

Arts of the Albemarle Presents ... a summer camp ...

Our Summer Camp


Register NOW! We have VERY limited space available!

The Journey Happens July 6-10
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
The Center
Arts of the Albemarle
516 East Main Street
Elizabeth City, NC

Reduce, reuse, recycle creatively with your camp leaders Joan Wood and Mary Ann Mason. Students will produce and perform an original production: Going Green! Students will create scenery, props, and costumes, and will present their production on Friday, July 10th.

Available to age groups 7-14


Tuition is $110
(Arts of the Albemarle members at the Supporter level and above receive a 20% discount on registration.)

If you have any questions about the camp or wish to register, please call Abel Sutton at 252-338-6455 or via email to asutton@artsofthealbemarle.com.

Elizabeth City to Celebrate Fabulous Fourth on the River!

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Elizabeth City to Celebrate Fabulous Fourth on the River!
-- Fireworks, fun and a special performance by Army’s TRADOC Band --
(Elizabeth City, NC, June 17, 2009 *edited version on June 25, 2009*) – The Elizabeth City waterfront will sparkle and sizzle when the "Harbor of Hospitality" hosts a "Fabulous Fourth on the River," July 4 from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Waterfront Park. Independence Day revelers will be treated to:

• Taste-tempting food for purchase from Bob-B-Q, Logan Raye’s Key West Grill, Thumpers Downtown Bar & Grille, and Rick’s Snack & Chat


• Children’s activities, such face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses and games


• Music by the UpHill Band, playing a mix of Texas and Chicago-style
  blues


• A featured performance by the Army’s premier concert band, performed on the Museum of the Albemarle green


• A 20-minute long fireworks display

Headquartered at the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA, the TRADOC Band has represented America's Army at such national events ... [read more]

MOA's All About Ducks!

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453
ALL ABOUT DUCKS AT THE MUSEUM OF THE ALBEMARLE
(Elizabeth City) On Wednesday, June 24, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, The Museum of the Albemarle will help visitors learn "ALL ABOUT DUCKS." Visit the Art Ducko exhibit and see over 100 hunting decoys carved by noted area craftsmen. Visitors can also experience interactive programs and view a demonstration of decoy carving. Also on hand will be an educator from the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission who will help to answer all of your waterfowl questions. Kids can enjoy creative activities centered around ducks.

For more information call The Education Department of the Museum of the Albemarle at 252-335-1453.

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

"Discover EC" Advertising and Marketing Co-Op Program Marks Successful First Year

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
"Discover EC" Advertising and Marketing Co-Op Program Marks Successful First Year
(Elizabeth City, NC, June 16, 2009) – The first year of the "Discover EC" Advertising and Marketing Co-Op Program generated exceptional exposure for the region, reaching approximately 6 million people through a comprehensive marketing and advertising campaign, according to the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (ECACVB).

"The Elizabeth City area hospitality industry understands that to effectively publicize the region, we must work as a team," said ECACVB Director Charlotte Underwood. "By combining our resources, we were able to extend our marketing reach to a much larger audience with targeted, timely messages." [read more]

Performance by Bobby Plough & Friends

Bobby Plough and Friends will be performing at the Cypress Creek Grill on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Bobby will be joined by friends Lindsay Stevenson and Van Johnson to perform songs from his CD

"Barn Full of Memories" and some of his favorite cover songs. No Cover Charge.

For more information please call 252-334-9915.

Elizabeth City Launches New "Cruise the Carolina Loop" Boaters' Guide

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Elizabeth City Launches New "Cruise the Carolina Loop" Boaters' Guide
(Elizabeth City, NC, June 10, 2009) – Now recreational boaters can travel along a scenic "loop" that connects waterways between Elizabeth City, NC, and Norfolk, VA with the help of a handy, new travel guide.

The Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (ECACVB), in cooperation with the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center and the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism, has published a "Cruise the Carolina Loop" boaters' guide that outlines a regional, self-guided tour along the Intracoastal Waterway, as well as details of navigable miles, lock and bridge opening schedules, restaurants and visitor sites located en route.

"This is a great way for boaters to enjoy our region's beautiful waterways at their own pace," said ECACVB Director Charlotte Underwood. [read more]