Autumn Breezes, Fun Events and Special Savings Blow into Elizabeth City, NC

Contact: Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944
eevans@cahoonandcross.com

Autumn Breezes, Fun Events and Special Savings Blow into Elizabeth City, NC
Save 15 percent on selected lodgings through Oct. 31
(Elizabeth City, NC, Sept. 3, 2009) – Autumn breezes will soon blow into Elizabeth City, along with a cool line-up of events and special savings for travelers. During September and October visitors may save 15 percent off accommodations at selected inns and hotels* with Elizabeth City's "Take 15 and Save 15" getaway package.

"Choose from among 15 fun fall events. Then be sure to mention 'Save 15' when you're ready to book with one of our participating innkeepers or hoteliers," said Charlotte Underwood, director of the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The ECACVB will also host a drawing for a free "Take 15 and Save 15" getaway package. Register by Oct. 10 at www.DiscoverElizabethCity.com. The prize package includes: two nights' accommodations at the Hampton Inn (may be booked between Oct. 15 and Dec. 15, 2009, based on availability), a round of golf for two at the Pines of Elizabeth City; a special tour of Port Discover Hands-On Science Center; a guided historic walking "tour and tea" for two courtesy of Dé Tours in Elizabeth City; and a welcome basket filled with hand-crafted chocolates from The Chocolate House, wine, roses and other treats. Tee times and tours are based on availability. [read more]

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank TDA Focuses On Attracting Overnight Visitors

Contact: Charlotte Underwood, Director ECACVB
Phone: (252) 335-5330
director@discoverec.org

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank TDA Focuses On Attracting Overnight Visitors
(Elizabeth City, NC, Sept. 2, 2009) – This year, as the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) focuses on attracting overnight visitors from outside the area, it will no longer be able to underwrite the Elizabeth City fireworks celebration at the level it has in the past, said TDA Chairman Arthur McPherson.

"Our tourism budget has been significantly reduced this year because of the economy," said McPherson. "The fireworks celebration is a wonderful community event. But as the tourism industry rebounds, we must be poised to move forward with a very strategic approach. Attracting overnight visitors is the TDA's primary mission, so our focus will be on promotions to do just that." [read more]

Fundraiser for EC Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis

You are invited to attend a Thirty-One Gifts Open House fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The event will be held at the Elizabeth City Bed and Breakfast at 108 East Fearing St. from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Proceeds will benefit the EC Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis. Call Lisa at 252-562-5441 or email cindys31@live.com for more info.

School integration in NC

TALK AT MUSEUM ON SCHOOL INTEGRATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
(Elizabeth City, NC) The Museum of the Albemarle will host Kate Willink, Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Communication Studies at the University of Denver, on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Gaither Auditorium. Ms. Willink author of "Bringing Desegregation Home: Memories of the Struggle toward School Integration in Rural North Carolina" will present a lecture and sign books.

Ms. Willink’s book discusses the turmoil that evolved with the 1954 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that ordered states to eliminate racial segregation in public schools with "all deliberate speed" in Camden County. Ms. Willink recorded oral histories from students, parents, teachers and principals that tell fascinating stories, filled with pride, disappointment, humor and terror.

Ms. Willink’s research focuses on race relations, education, ethnography and cultural memory. Ms. Willink is a graduate of Cornell University, University of New Mexico and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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

Museum of the Albemarle
501 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-1453

September at Port Discover

September at Port Discover

Science Fairs, Sound, Spinners of Color & Celebrating the Great Outdoors! Stop by Port Discover this September for some super science.
Second Saturday Science: Scientific Method 101
Saturday, September 12, 9:30 am and 11:00 am

Learn the basics of the scientific method with Dr. Maille Lyons, science adviser for Port Discover and postdoctoral research scientist at Old Dominion University. How do I make a hypothesis? What is the control? What is the difference between independent and dependent variables? Find out how to choose, design, and execute an experiment for a successful science fair project. Second Saturday is free, thanks to sponsor Gateway Bank, but reservations are requested.


Toddler Time: Can You Hear Me?
Thursday, September 17, 10:00 am

Learn about sound and how it travels. Young scientists will be challenged to identify some unknown sounds. Children will make their own sound phones. Cost for the program is $5 per family and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.


Make-It-Take-Its: Color Spinners

Explore the color wheel and what happens when colors are mixed. Make your own color combination with an original color spinner. The activity is free and available when then Center is open.


Take A Child Outside:
Thursday, September 24, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Port Discover marks the national Take A Child Outside Week on September 24 with an after-school nature program, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Drop in and discover great outside activities. For more info on the national Take A Child Outside Week, visit www.takeachildoutside.org.


Join Port Discover: Get the most out of Port Discover --- become a member. For more information about membership visit the "Get Involved" page at www.portdiscover.org.


Port Discover
613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Hours: Tues - Sat., 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.
Free admission. Donations encouraged.
252-338-6117 www.portdiscover.org

Port Discover is a non-profit organization with programs made possible through the support of Elizabeth City State University and other community partners.

Updated PCRA Fall Calendar

Newbold White House Events

Fall Calendar 2009
Friday, September 18, 7:00 pm. Hurrah Players Present Grease, PCHS Auditorium, Tickets: $18 adult, $12 teen, $10 child under 12.

Sunday, September 27, 4:00 pm. Charles Hulin, Pianist presents 18th C. Parlour Music, Methodist Church. Free admission.

Thursday, October 1, 6:30 pm. Wine and Cheese Reception for the Opening of Jerry Kelley’s Digital Photography Show & Auction: Images @ Perquimans Reception Tickets $7. Show and auction run through October 30.

Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Moody Crewe Pirate Day: A family event featuring games and more! Free admission.

Friday, December 18, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Colonial Christmas Open House. Free admission.


Glenda Maynard - Site Manager
Perquimans County Restoration Association
P.O. Box 103
Hertford, NC 27944
Office: 252-426-7567 x226
Fax: 252-426-3538
email: nbwh1730@embarqmail.com
www.newboldwhitehouse.com

ECSU holds Career Fair September 23

ECSU holds Career Fair September 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --- Elizabeth City State University’s Office of Career Services will hold a Career Fair from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on September 23 in the R. L. Vaughan Center. Representatives from business, industry, government agencies, school systems, and graduate schools will participate in this career fair. For more information, call Mr. Brutus Jackson in the ECSU Office of Career Services, 252-335-3318 or 252-335-3519.

Get Ready for Science Fair Season at Scientific Method 101

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu
Get Ready for Science Fair Season at Scientific Method 101
Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science, September 12
Elizabeth City, NC — Learn the basics of the scientific method and get ready for science fair season at Scientific Method 101, Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science, Saturday, September 12. Dr. Maille Lyons, science advisor for Port Discover and postdoctoral research scientist at Old Dominion University, will lead the interactive presentation. Come prepared to ask questions: How do I make a hypothesis? What is the control? What is the difference between independent and dependent variables? Dr. Lyons will provide helpful advice on choosing, designing and executing experiments for successful science fair projects.

Scientific Method 101 will be offered at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Second Saturday Science is free, thanks to the program sponsor, Gateway Bank. Reservations are required. Second Saturday Science programs are geared toward elementary school aged children. Please call 252-338-6117 for registration.

Port Discover is located at 613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 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 visit 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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Jewelweed, A Poison Ivy Treatment from Nature

Press Release Contact: Thomas Campbell
Are you aware of this product line containing Jewel Weed Extract. At her wild plants lecture at Currituck County Extension Center earlier this year, Vickie Shufer of Pungo, VA gave a convincing testimonial about the efficacy of jewel weed extract for prevention or relief of Poison Ivy itch. After a field trip through poison ivy infested trails with 30 youngsters, Mrs. Shufer dipped the arms and hands of her hikers in a bucket of jewel weed infusion. Only one hiker refused the treatment. Guess who was the only hiker to come down with poison ivy itch within two days.

Since I notice that Jewel Weed is an Impatiens species, I wonder if the same anti-poison ivy properties might be found from extracts from commonly cultivated Impatiens plants which are sold as flowering bedding plants for shady areas. Have any of you any thoughts or experience on this idea?

http://www.altnature.com/jewelweed.htm

Incidentally, Watson Lawrence of the Chesapeake office of Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension will host a marvelous program on planting, managing and marketing pick your own blueberry operations. This will begin 8:30 AM on Sept 10 and conclude by early afternoon. The program costs $10 per person and lunch is served mid-day. Call 757-382-6348 for all details about this program. I welcome you to call me about car pooling to this event.

It will be held in the Chesapeake Main Library near the Chesapeake City Hall, then go out to an actual blueberry pick your own farm.

I hope to attend and bring some folks from here. I've helped two such farms start in recent years in my county.

Maybe we'll see you there !

ECSU Foundation Scholarship Golf Challenge

The deadline to register for the ECSU Foundation Scholarship Golf Challenge has been extended to September 7. We would greatly appreciate your publishing the entry with the latest registration date.

ECSU Foundation Scholarship Golf Challenge held on September 12

Register by September 7
The Elizabeth City State University Foundation will hold its annual Scholarship Golf Challenge at 9 a.m. on September 12 at The Pines, 1525 North Road Street. The fee for a four-person team, $800, includes green and cart fees, a golf shirt, breakfast (Golden Corral) and lunch. Other fees include the Hole Sponsor fee, $300 -- signage at designated a hole, and the two-person Mulligan fee of $10. The Golf Team Registration form is due by September 7 and is available on the university Web site, www.ecsu.edu and at The Pines. The Golf Challenge is sponsored by McDonald’s. Participants must present a breakfast ticket prior to entry at Golden Corral. This event is part of the ECSU Sports Hall of Fame Weekend. For more information on the ECSU Foundation Scholarship Golf Challenge, call the ECSU Office of Institutional Advancement, 252-335-3225.

Mariners’ Wharf Will Come Alive with Music This Fall

Contact: Simone Cooper
Simone Cooper Public Relations
(252) 338-6389 : telephone number
SCPR@aol.com : email address

Mariners’ Wharf Will Come Alive with Music This Fall
September 19 through October 24, 2009 will mark the first annual MUSIC ON THE GREEN AT MARINERS’ WHARF, a fall festival featuring an eclectic and colorful mix of the area’s best local and regional musicians. Highlighting Top 40, country, classic rock, jazz, Christian rock, bluegrass, and blues, MUSIC ON THE GREEN will run for six weeks on consecutive Saturdays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

A natural spin-off of the well-received Mariners’ Wharf Film Festival, and brainchild of Debbie Malenfant, owner of City Wine Sellar, and Maureen Donnelly, owner of the Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast, MUSIC ON THE GREEN is free to the public, with donations accepted for the bands.

"While the event is a music festival, patrons will be encouraged to visit downtown businesses both before and after the concerts," Malenfant says. "The time of the festival was selected specifically to generate shopping in our lovely boutiques and dining in one of our many restaurants, bars, and taverns in downtown Elizabeth City, giving residents and tourists the opportunity to make ‘a day of it’ in a variety of ways." Donnelly notes that MUSIC ON THE GREEN is a wonderful way to showcase all the great musical talent in the area. "We know that people enjoy live music and the opportunity to visit and utilize our beautiful waterfront," she says. "Elizabeth City is a great weekend getaway for travelers who want to experience a charming historic community with a variety of activities."

Located on the lawn at Mariners’ Wharf, which was the site of the film festival and is the home of Saturday morning’s popular Downtown Waterfront Market, MUSIC ON THE GREEN will feature the following bands for 2009:

September 19 : Chuck Hodges and His Makeshift Band
September 26 : Connected
October 3 : Ticky Tacky
October 10 : Uphill
October 17 : Moments of Glory
October 24 : Bobby Plough

For more details and for information about the bands, please visit www.MusicAtMarinersWharf.com or contact Debbie Malenfant at (252) 267-6920 or d_malenfant@yahoo.com.