An Outsiders Visit to E. City - May 2009

Our office (the Elizabeth City Area CVB) was notified of a great blog write-up of Elizabeth City today. It was written my TravelPod user Malbet, during their 'Leg 4 Back in the USA' trip (which their travels started on March 23, 2009 and will end on July 23, 2009).

Read an excerpt from their blog ... and/or click 'read more' to see what else they said:
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Since Malc has discovered the new Google Streets that allows you to zoom in and actually see roads, buildings etc he likes nothing more than 'taking a look' at where we are going (helps with that old navigation too). We have used it to preview campgrounds and to ‘suss’ out whether we want to go somewhere. So we took a look at Elizabeth City, which is the largest town near us, 17 miles away. It looked rather drab and run down, so we weren’t too excited about it, in fact we nearly didn’t bother. What a shame that would have been, every now and than we kind of stumble on a gem, ‘Lizzie’ you did us proud. [read more]
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If you would like more information on Elizabeth City, NC please call 252-335-5330 and/or check out www.DiscoverElizabethCity.com.

Play Bocce!!!!!! in Elizabeth City

JUMP IN THE GAME! VOLUNTEERS, TEAMS & SPONSORS WANTED NOW!!!!!

2ND ANNUAL BOCCE BALL BASH FUNDRAISER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
WHEN/WHERE?

PRACTICE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MARINERS’ WHARF PARK
Kick-off Party-Come Practice Bocce!!!!
Live music and variety of drinks offered in our Beer/Wine Garden
(Team pre-registration packets & t-shirt pick-up available)

TOURNAMENT: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009
8:30 am Registration/Practice
9:30 am Opening Ceremony
10:00 am Tournament begins promptly

-live simulcast, entertainment & OKTOBERFEST food & drinks featuring Weeping Radish Organic German fare will be offered with advance ticket plate purchases available-

Cost: $100 per team/ 100 teams only/ each team guaranteed minimum three games
Team t-shirts available
Corporate Sponsorship available
Vendor opportunities available

* The top three teams will be recognized with the winner of the tournament receiving the annual "traveling trophy"
* Two teams will be awarded "Most Enthusiastic Team" prizes
* All awards will be presented following the conclusion of the tournament


PLEASE NOTE
There will be four Fridays available for team practice at Mariners' Wharf Park throughout the summer:
The last two Friday's in August, the first two in Sept: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Equipment will be provided. Bring your own refreshments.

Visit our website at www.bocceballbash.org

INFO? CONTACT ROBERT TADLOCK 252-338-7775/soecbocce@yahoo.com

Still Waters News

Still Waters Salon

Would like to announce the arrival of 2 new additions to our staff

Lacey
Has rejoined our establishment and provides Manicures, Pedicures and LCN - (light concept nails). As a welcome back special for Lacey we will offer a full set of LCN’s with a $20.00 discount off our regular full set price for the entire month of July

Dustin
Has joined us as a Hair / Color apprentice while finishing his cosmetology hours and being trained by Pat and will very soon be offering Cuts and Color at reduced prices

Let’s welcome them as we continue to provide you with the professional quality and service you expect

Pat & Mike

P.S. as a reminder the Salon will be closed Saturday the 4th of July and the first week of August for Vacation
To find out more on Still Waters Salon please call 252-338-1011.

MOA is All About Pirates!

Contact: Lori Meads (252) 335-1453
ALL ABOUT PIRATES DAY AT MOA!
(Elizabeth City, NC) Ahoy! Blackbeard's Crew returns to the Museum of the Albemarle on Thursday, August 13 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm looking for fun! Blackbeard's Crew of Hampton Virginia, a troupe that accurately portrays pirates and their lifestyles, will be returning to the Museum to roam and talk with visitors. You decide if it'll be a "Pirates life for me," or not. Visitors will participate in pirate activities led by Junior Docents.

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.

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