2nd Annual Albemarle Hospice Regatta and Party

2nd Annual Albemarle Hospice Regatta and Party

August 8, 2009

You are invited to be a part of the 2nd Annual Albemarle Hospice Regatta and Party on August 8, 2009. The regatta hosts a fun-filled day of sailing on the Pasquotank River for all ages and experience levels. This year the regatta is sponsoring youth and adult small boat classes, as well as the keel boat class. The dinner, awards ceremony, and party will be held on the deck of Grouper’s restaurant in downtown Elizabeth City. All proceeds of this event benefit Albemarle Hospice.

Even if you are not a sailor, there are many opportunities for you to show your support for Hospice by:

• Sponsorship


• Donations


• Memorial ad purchase


• Purchasing dinner tickets and enjoying the catered meal and live music

$50 Race registration ($40 before July 25)

$25 Dinner and Party (catered by Grouper’s Restaurant)

Live entertainment provided by “Deacon Blues” and “Further Adieu”

Tickets may be purchased from Grouper’s Restaurant or the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce.

Check out these PDF's for more info:
Brochure | 2009 Memorial Ad | Sponsor Letter 2009 | Sponsor Proposal 2009

For more information:
visit www.albemarlehospiceregatta.com or call (252) 337-8989.

Port Discover Day at Puddleducks Set for Friday, July 24

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

Port Discover Day at Puddleducks Set for Friday, July 24

Elizabeth City, NC—Port Discover Day is set for Friday, July 24 at Puddleducks, a children’s clothing shop in Elizabeth City. Shop Puddleducks on July 24 when Port Discover educators will bring hands-on science activities to Puddleducks. From microscopes to science experiments, there will be lots of science for youngsters to discover at Puddleducks! A portion of all sales that day will benefit Port Discover.

Port Discover Day is part of the Puddleducks Anniversary Sale which runs Thursday, July 23 – Saturday, July 25. Puddleducks is located at 406-B South Griffin Street, Elizabeth City.

For more information, contact Port Discover at 252-338-6117 or Puddleducks at 252-338-8862.

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.

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VETS & PETS DAY AT HARLEY-DAVIDSON

VETS & PETS DAY AT HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Outer Banks Harley-Davidson is working on many things. We have new faces that are excited to be in the dealership. We want you to come out and see the store. This month we have a great sale going on MSRP out the door. July 25th we are having a Vets & Pets day this will help the Veterans and the SPCA.

If you know a organization that needs the space to through an event please call Amy
252-338-8866.

Cast Iron and Clapboard: The Architecture of Elizabeth City

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453

Cast Iron and Clapboard: The Architecture of Elizabeth City

Student Photography Workshop

(Elizabeth City, NC) Explore the architecture of Elizabeth City with this hands-on photography workshop at the Museum of the Albemarle, August 5 and 6 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. During this two day photography workshop, 6th-12th grade students will learn about historic architecture and how it has been preserved on many buildings and homes in Elizabeth City. Participants will be supplied with a camera and will explore the downtown area in order to document different architectural features. Student photography will be put on display in the museum.

For more information, please call Meg Puckett at 331-4031. Registration and supply fee required by July 29, 2009.

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

Living Waters Trail Opens Avenues for Tourists

Charlotte Underwood
(252) 335-5330

Living Waters Trail Opens Avenues for Tourists
Church Trail to Attract Group Tours
(Elizabeth City, NC, July 26, 2009) – Northeast Tourism (NET) is requesting information about the history of church structures that have been preserved for over 100 years and that are able to be opened for tour groups. NET is establishing a Living Waters Trail for visitors to be able to follow the long-term history of the church structures within the region.

Churches that meet the structural requirement of having an existing structure that has been preserved for over 100 years should contact your local Living Waters Coordinators ... [read more]

Vote For Montero's on Live with Regis and Kelly!

Hello Everyone!

We need your support! Leslie Otts (A favorite Regular Guest and Family Friend of Montero's) was kind enough to nominate Montero's and our Vegetable Wrap in a contest on the Live with Regis and Kelly Show. We have made it into the Finals and need everyone to vote to keep us in the contest. Please go to their website www.livewithregisandkelly.com and click on the Ultimate Hometown Grill Off-Healthy Grill Category. If you follow the directions it allows you to vote for Montero's. You don't need to register, just put in your email address and a password, click on Montero's under Andy's picture, and Vote Now. You have to vote between now and Sunday @ 10:00am. If we're lucky we'll be announced as the winner on Monday's show which starts at 9:00am on ABC. This would be great exposure not only for Montero's, but Elizabeth City and our area. Please take a few minutes and vote for us.

If we make it Andy could possibly be going to New York to prepare the Vegetable Wrap on the air. Thanks in advance for all your support. Have a great day and tell all your friends!!

Andy and Karin Montero

ECA CVB Visitor Tracking: January - June 2009

Ever wonder about the other people that visit Elizabeth City? Well, here is the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitor Bureau's tracking report for January through June 2009. It does NOT include everyone that walked into our office, just those who were nice enough to Sign-In for us. In addition, it tells us how those people arrived here, their purpose for coming, if they spent the night, how they heard about Elizabeth City, and where they came from. So ... check out the results, as you might have been part of them!

January – June Sign-In Sheets:

Total Sign In’s = 153

Percentage Breakdown:
Purposes:
8% Business
69% Vacation
7% Relocation
16% Unknown

Modes:
47% Vehicle
37% Boat
16% Unknown

Overnight Stays:
62% Yes
21% No
17% Unknown

Hearing About Elizabeth City:
Top 3 results:
Boater(s)/Boating/Sailing/Cruiser(s) - 13%
Waterway Guides/Cruising Guides/Skipper Bob/ICW Cruising Guide - 10%
Friends/Relatives - 10%
Business/Job/Work/Employment - 7%

Locations:
Visitors came from 29 out of the 50 states, 21 states not represented

Top 5 States from Visitors Locations:
1. North Carolina - 28%
2. Virginia - 14%
3. Maryland - 5% & Florida - 5%
4. Texas - 4%
5. Pennsylvania - 3% & New York - 3%

Other Locations Visitors were from:
1. Canada - 5%
2. England
3. New Zealand
4. Ecuador
5. Thiland

If you have any questions about this report please contact sales@discoverec.org.

Local Chef Andy Montero Nominee for Regis and Kelly's Ultimate Hometown Grill Off

Hello Everyone,

Our office (the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) has just been informed by Chef Andy Montero (Owner and Chef of Montero's Restaurant in Elizabeth City) that today (July 10th) he found out he's one of five nominees of LIVE! with Regis & Kelly's Ultimate Hometown Grill Off in the Healthy Grill category!!!!! We are so happy for him! So, to help him out we need you, please check out the Regis & Kelly website and vote for him! You can vote from Friday 7/10 10:00 am ET - Sunday 7/12 10:00 am ET!!

Please show your support by voting for Andy! Thanks ahead of time!

Here is Andy's video that he submitted:


Take care, Jess

Jessica Faulkingham
Sales & Website Coordinator
Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
400 South Water St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone: (252) 335-5330
www.DiscoverElizabethCity.com

*Edit* -- Check out the Daily Advance article about Andy's nomination. Also, check out Andy and Karin's note.

Come to the Arcade on July 10th

FREE Sleep Disorder Assessment on July 10th – Va Dare Arcade
A healthy productive life depends on a rested and energized body and mind. Sleep disorders can impair quality of life and in some cases pose serious threats to performing daily activities. Did you know that untreated sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory problems weight gain, impotency and headaches. More over, untreated sleep apnea may be responsible for job impairment and motor vehicle crashes. Fortunately, sleep apnea can be diagnosed and treated.

Make plans to stop by on Friday, July 10th at the Virginia Dare Arcade, located at 507 East Main Street, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For a free assessment to start you on the road to a healthier, more energized life. For more information: Omega Sleep at (252) 338-6300.

Elizabeth City's National Night Out 2009

National Night Out "America's Night Out Against Crime"
The Elizabeth City Police Department is very pleased to announce exciting plans for the fifth annual "2009 National Night Out Against Crime," to be held on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009. This year's theme is, "Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs A Going Away Party." The event will be held from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm at the city's beautiful Waterfront Park. We enjoyed such a success last year that we are anticipating over 100 different displays and events for this year's festival and hope to join over 5000 people for a night of crime free fun.

National Night Out is an event held across the nation to promote crime prevention, police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity. It is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watches as co-sponsored by law enforcement agencies all across the nation. Over 34 million people and more than 10,000 communities will join forces on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 in an attempt to make their neighborhoods crime and gang free.

They are requesting your participation to enhance our community event and to express a determination to protest crime and gang activity and enjoy security within our homes and neighborhoods. They already have firm commitments from several law enforcement agencies, public safety entities, businesses and neighborhood organizations as well. They will include amusements for kids, entertainment for adults, tons of demonstrations, free giveaways, and an array of food vendors. As you can see, this will be an event well worth being apart of!

Vendor spots still available -- If you have any questions or require additional information on being a vendor please contact Officer Grace Carter at 252-384-3616. For overall event information please direct all inquiries to Lt. John Young with the Elizabeth City Police Department at 252-335-4321 ext. 232 or 252-384-3657. They look forward to your participation!

Film @ MOA this July

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453
FILM SHOWING AT THE MUSEUM OF THE ALBEMARLE
(Elizabeth City, NC) The beach surf documentary "Any Given Morning" will be shown by the Museum of the Albemarle, 501 South Water Street in Elizabeth City on Saturday, July 25th at 2:00 pm in the Gaither Auditorium. On hand will be the film's creator Laurel Hughes. Hughes, a native of Elizabeth City first got the surfing 'bug' in 2006 and it bit her hard. She worked in Wilmington, North Carolina and had easy access to the beach. She befriended a group of surfers who surfed at Wrightsville Beach and, after seeing a surf film at a local film festival, decided to tell their stories on film. Hughes and her crew spent a year making the film which was, not surprisingly, a labor of love.

Hughes will be on hand after the movie for a question and answer session. Light refreshments will be served.

This is a free event.

For more information, call the Museum’s Education Department 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

Elizabeth City Invites Travelers to "Take 15 and Save 15" with July and August Lodging Promotion

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Elizabeth City Invites Travelers to "Take 15 and Save 15" with July and August Lodging Promotion
(Elizabeth City, NC, July 8, 2009) – From classic outdoor movies in the park to bocce ball games on the waterfront green, Elizabeth City has enough fun-in-the-summer activities for a great getaway – and the "Harbor of Hospitality®" is offering an incentive for travelers to visit now. During the months of July and August, visitors can book the "Take 15 and Save 15" getaway package, featuring 15 touring suggestions and a 15 percent savings off selected inns and hotels. [read more]

DOT Opportunities in July

The North Carolina Department of Transportation

Presents:

Janitorial Contractors’ Workshop

An interactive forum for understanding the janitorial contracting process and how to do business with NCDOT.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This workshop will feature:

• Doing Business with NCDOT


• Contract Opportunities


• Contract Preparation


• Contract Performance


• Certifications Overview

For more information, please contact Rodney Renix-HUB Program Coordinator at:(919) 508-1796, or via email at: rdrenix@ncdot.gov

Sponsored by:
River City Community Development Corporation (RCCDC) & North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)

Out 'n the Cold July 25th

Arts of the Albemarle

presents

A Hot Night with

OUT ‘N THE COLD

A benefit concert
Saturday, July 25th
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Maguire Theatre
The Center
516 East Main Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

General Admission: $15
Reserved Table for 8: $150
Beer, Wine, Sodas and water available for purchase
Tickets available at:

§ Arts of the Albemarle, The Center, 516 East Main Street

§ by phone: (252) 338-6455

§ online at www.artsofthealbemarle.com

Ant Power Set for Port Discover's Toddler Time

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu
Ant Power! Set for Port Discover’s Toddler Time, July 16
Elizabeth City, NC — Discover the amazing characteristics of ants and why they are so important during Ant Power!, Port Discover’s July Toddler Time, Thursday, July 16. Ant-themed games, activities, and songs will engage the young entomologists. The program begins at 10:00 am and reservations are required.

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.
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Upcoming Events at your local bookstore

News from the Page After Page Bookstore -

www.FreeBookStimulusPlan.com

FOR EVERY BOOK YOU PURCHASE FROM US

YOU WILL GET ONE FREE !!!

Go to the above website or get a form from the store that's right - each book you purchase you will get one free - this is sponsored by the Southeastern Booksellers Association to THANK YOU for shopping lat a local independent bookstore. So, don't miss out !! (many of these books will be signed by the author) This could be a great fundraising tool for you school or library.

We have many events coming up - please check them out - always FREE admission
We are on Myspace -- Facebook -- blogspot and now Twitter - what else!!! We are trying our best to keep up...

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Store Events:
Travel Show
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Monday July 20th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm -- Sandy of Sandy Wheeler Travel Specialties is teaming with Page After Page Bookstore to offer fun day and weekend trips - come see what could be on your horizon!! Call to register so we can plan refreshments - Thanks!

Trips we've been thinking of:

New York shopping & play trip

Spa Day Trip

Christmas Lights
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Author's Signings
We have a lot of wonderful and interesting authors coming to the store - we hope you will come by and chat with the authors about their books - all events will have refreshments and cooling Air Conditioning - we are very excited that we are becoming a well know destination for writers - please stop by if you can & spread the word.
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Friday July 10th 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Author: John Mckinley - The Lincoln Secret

A compelling mystery novel based on several historical theories about Lincoln and the civil war. A novel that dares you to challenge history

Saturday July 11th 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Author: Jimmy C. Waters - Newbern 1710 In the Carolinas

Pirates, Indian war, rebellion, this colony was involved in all of it!! 300 years of history are born in this breath-taking novel on the settlement of New Bern and the Carolina Colony. The action captivates and you won't want to put this book down.

Friday July 17th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Author: Sarah Downing - 101 Glimpses of Nags Head

In this striking photographic collection, Downing illustrates why this scenic spot on the Outer Banks has been beloved for generations by sun-seekers, sightseers and surfers alike.

*** FOR THE KIDS *** Saturday July 18th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Author: Dawn Stephens - The Little Pot

A great story about the life of a flower pot - story-time followed by flower pot craft - (craft participation requires pre-registration).

Saturday July 25th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Author: Joanna C Scott - Child of the South

Returning to characters introduced in the award-winning novel "The Road from Chapel Hill," acclaimed author Scott explores the terrain of a devastated South, where the Civil War is over--but conflict lives on.

Please call the store to reserve your copies - 252-335-PAGE(7243).

SAVE THE DATES!!
- August -

Aug 1st, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sheila S. Lee - Window Hood Not Widow Hood

Aug 8th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lav Chintapalli - The Crayon Who Wore A Cap

Aug 14th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Marjorie Hudson - Searching For Virginia Dare

Aug 15th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Robert K. Brown - Sonnets

Aug 22nd, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Michael Scott McNeil Jr. - Whatever It Takes
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Children's Events
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Children Summer Reading groups

Each Tuesday July 7th - August 11th

Keep them in books all summer long with our great picks - This six week program will be led by our own Ellie Dorsey - the two groups will meet each tuesday to review what has read and participate in a fun activity to go along with the book - Starting Tuesday July 7th - August 11th - ages 8 and up - cost is 30.00 per child and includes the book and all activities.

ADVENTURERS -- every Tuesday 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, YOUR BOOK CHOICE IS THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY by Trenton Lee Stewart

SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS -- every Tuesday 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm, YOUR BOOK CHOICE IS THE BIG FIELD by Mike Lupica

Call the store for details and to register - Pre-registration required.

fun fact: to keep the imagination growing you need to have less TV - and more reading!!! One way to help build the inventors and entrepreneurs of the future - that is why the books are always better than the movie - your imagination brings you the story - nothing can compete.

Check the in-store event board for upcoming children's events such as pirate and train parties & story-times!!
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POETRY NIGHT
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Thursday July 16th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Michael Beadle; Eric Weil; Jozef Lisowski

We will host many poets who will share their poems. It promises to be a great evening of relaxation and prose. If you would like to be a featured poet, call or stop in the store.
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Store Groups:
Interested in reading the Classics? Classics reading group forming - We have a few participants - if you are interested call the store to sign up

Knitting Group & Crocheting Group - this is open to any craft with YARN - Tuesday First and Third Tuesday of each month - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come join the fun and learn/continue your projects!!

Writers Group - Wednesday July 8th at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - The writers group is really getting excited and focused - if you need a jump start to your writing - come on by!

Recommended Reads:
They have added a new display to the store - Staff Reads - check out their ever changing display of what our staff is reading now!!! Ask their staff and we can always suggest a good book or two!!

Four Corners of the Sky - by Michael Malone

Relentless - Dean Koontz

Finger Licking Fifteen - by Janet Evanovich

Maximum Ride Series - James Patterson

Twilight series - Stephanie Meyer

For more information on Page After Page Bookstore and their events please call 252-335-PAGE (7243) or check out their website or check out their myspace page.