October at Port Discover

October at Port Discover
Toddler Time: Mix-It-Up
Thursday, October 15, 10:00 am
Take a look at the states of matter. Discover liquids, solids, solutions and mixtures. Children will learn why measurements are important in science and put these skills into practice as they make their own bath salts to take home. Cost for the program is $5 per family and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.

Earth Sciences Day
Thursday, October 15, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Port Discover marks Earth Sciences Week with a visit by Dr. Thomas Rossbach, professor of geology at Elizabeth City State University. Dr. Rossbach will be at Port Discover at 3:30 to identify geological specimens and to answer your questions. No reservations required.

Downtown Elizabeth City Fall Festival
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visit downtown Elizabeth City on October 24 for a festival of fun! The fair will take place on the corner of Water and Main Street ... right across from Port Discover. Sponsored by the Downtown Business and Professional Association.

Make-It-Take-Its: Jack-O-Liters
All month!
Learn about the tools of science and the metric system. And, with pumpkins just around the corner, make your own jack-o-lantern while learning what makes a cube. The activity is free and available when then Center is open.

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.

Hey Veterans Supporters

Come on out this Saturday to Applebee’s in Elizabeth City for our Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Fundraiser!
Proceeds go to the Veterans Family Resource Center of the Albemarle to help fund our various programs and services for veterans and their families, which in turn, helps everyone in our community.

Many people are unaware of the many programs available to veterans, disabled veterans, their families and their widows. These include disability pension, education and job training, home loan programs, entrepreneurship opportunities, medical care, transition assistance, long-term care, burial benefits, and many more.

Due to the economy and lack of funding, we’ve had to close our center on Ehringhaus, but we’re still going strong and hope to open a new center in just a few months. As a non-profit charitable organization, our all-volunteer staff has made a difference to over 480 veterans and their families since we started in June 2008. We’ve learned a lot about our veterans and our community during the past year, and we have big plans for the future. We are planning our new center to include a classroom/conference room, computer lab and inter-agency projects, including a new focus on Veterans Education and Job Assistance (VEJA Program) to better serve our vets and our community.

We know everyone is busy these days, but please plan on starting your day out this Saturday by joining us at Applebee’s for a delicious Pancake and Sausage Breakfast from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Grab a chance to win a beautiful American Flag afghan, hand-crocheted by the wife of one of our own disabled veteran client, which will be awarded this Veterans Day! Tickets for a 50-50 Raffle will also be available with the winning ticket pulled during the Breakfast this Saturday. Can’t stay for breakfast? Take-out platters are also available for the same price!

Tickets are only $5.00 each and can be purchased at the door, by calling us at 252-337-9765, or at the following locations:

• Long & Foster Real Estate, 1100 W. Ehringhaus St., Elizabeth City


• Pride in NC, 905 Halstead Blvd. Suite 20, in Winchester Station, Elizabeth City


• Itza Boutza Pizza, 104-A Investors Way, in the Camden Business Park

Can’t make it this Saturday? You can always show your support! As a 501(c)3 public charity, your donation is tax-free and can be dropped off at any of the above ticket locations, or mailed to:

Veterans Family Resource Center of the Albemarle

100 Holland Drive

Camden, NC 27921


Your can also show your support by printing out and posting the attached flier, or emailing it to everyone in your address book.

We know that each and every one of you support our community and our veterans. We appreciate each small step we are able to take because of your support! Because of you, we are able to improve the lives of those who put their lives on the line to protect these great United States of America.

Thank You in advance for all you do.

Phyllis Kondracki, Director
Veterans Family Resource Center of the Albemarle
252-337-9765

Open house US army recruiting

Elizabeth City's Army Recruiting Station open house on October 30th. They are going to have cake, drinks. They are celebrating their open house we moving location from Ehringhaus Street to 1725-D City Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC by the IHOP.

If you have any questions please cal 919-673-2748 - SFC Hungarter

Kate Willink Lecture, October 18, 2009 @ MOA

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.

To find out more info from the Museum of the Albemarle please call 252-331-4054.

4-H at MOA!

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF 4-H!
(Elizabeth City, NC) Celebrate 100 years of 4-H at the Museum of the Albemarle, Sunday, October 11 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Members of the Pasquotank County Cooperative Extension Service will help the Museum and the public to celebrate 100 years of 4-H! Enjoy demonstrations, movies, slide-shows and stories from local 4-H members, past and present. Free to the public.

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

Pre-Schoolers at MOA!

“Pre-Schooler Time”
(Elizabeth Cit, NC) The Museum of the Albemarle will hold “Pre-Schooler Time” on Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 10:00 am until 10:45 am. Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-Schoolers will compare past and present fire trucks, clothing and equipment while participating in a hands-on activity. The Elizabeth City Fire Department will be present to take part in the activities in recognition of Fire Safety Month. This event is free.

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

MOA Event ...

“History Tales: Make It, Take It”
(Elizabeth City, NC) The Museum of the Albemarle will hold “History Tales: Make It, Take It” on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Elementary age participants will learn about major fires within the Albemarle region. View firefighting artifacts from the Museum’s collection and participate in a hands-on activity. This is a free event.

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

Preschoolers Mix-It-Up at Toddler Time

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

Preschoolers "Mix-It-Up" at Port Discover’s Toddler Time, October 15
Elizabeth City, NC — Children will discover different states of matter—liquids, solids, solutions and mixtures—during Port Discover’s Toddler Time, Mix-It-Up, Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 am. The young scientists will learn why measurements are important in science and will put these skills into practice as they make their own bath salts to take home.

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.