June 2014: “Family Fishing Day” at Port Discover

For Immediate Release

Contact: Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

 

“Family Fishing Day” at Second Saturday Science

on Saturday, June 14^th 

 

Elizabeth City, NC —Join Katy Potok, a Fisheries Biologist with NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and Terry Boyce for a family fishing day and Angus’ birthday celebration. All fishing materials and lunch will be provided. Bring a chair and sunblock for “Family Fishing Day” Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science program, on Saturday, June 14^th, from 9:00-11:00am at Mid-Atlantic Christian University Park at the end of Poindexter Street. Registration is REQUIRED for this event as space is limited.

 

Second Saturday Science is free.  Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

May 2014: Port Discover - “Ssssnakes” at Second Saturday Science

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

 

 

“Ssssnakes” at Second Saturday Science

on Saturday, May 10^th 

 

Elizabeth City, NC —Come explore with local educator, Bill Kuehn, as he introduces us to his friends Sssserenity. Learn about the special diets and habitats our reptile friends need to survive in captivity. You don’t want to miss “Ssssnakes” Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science program, on Saturday, May 10^th, at 11:00 am.

 

Second Saturday Science is free.  Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

May 2014: Aqua Friends - Port Discover's Toddler Time

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

“Aqua Friends”

Port Discover’s Toddler Time, Thursday, May 15^th,  

 

Elizabeth City, NC —Come explore the aquatic critters that live in our neighborhood. We will learn about food chains and how even the smallest creatures play a big role. Come ready to play at “Aqua Friends”  Port Discover’s latest Toddler Time program, on Thursday, May 15^th, at 10:00 am!

 

Toddler Time is a special science program just for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5.  Cost for the program is $5 per child and reservations are required.  Parents or guardians must accompany the child.

 

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

April 2014: Port Discover’s “1st Friday Kids Art-In”

For Immediate Release

Contact:   Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

 

Port Discover’s “1st Friday Kids Art-In” 

on Friday, May 2^nd

 

Elizabeth City, NC — In conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk, Port Discover offers, “1st Friday Kids Art-In” to its members, on Friday, May 2^nd,  from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Parents let your children come to Port Discover to create some kid-friendly art and watch a movie, while you enjoy an evening on the town.  This activity is available to Port Discover members only; however, memberships can be purchased at the door.  Admission is $10 for first child and $5 for each additional child (per family), includes pizza and fruit, for children ages 5 to 12-years-old.  Space is very limited for this event so reservations are encouraged.

 

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

April 2014: Port Discover’s Earth Day Festival!

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

Port Discover’s Earth Day Festival!

Elizabeth City, NC — Port Discover’s 3^nd Annual Earth Day Festival is set for Saturday, April 26^th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Elizabeth City’s Mariners’ Wharf Park.  This year we will have a bike extravaganza theme, complete with a bike rodeo, bike maintenance station, bicycle powered activities, and more. Bring your bike and helmet to join in the downtown bike ride. The festival will include other Earth friendly activities like environmentally friendly living, recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and all natural products. This year will also include live music and Earth friendly food choices. Hands-on activities will be available and free to visitors.  Celebrate Earth Day with us while learning about the environment in a creative, fun, family-friendly atmosphere. This event is partially funded by Vidant Health’s Community Benefits Program.

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To find out more about the festival please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

April 2014: “Embryology 101” at Second Saturday Science

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

“Embryology 101” at Second Saturday Science

on Saturday, April 12^th,  

 

Elizabeth City, NC — Come check out our chicken incubator at Port Discover as they begin to develop baby chicks. Mason Lawrence from the 4-H will be teaching an exciting class on embryology. This egg-citing class is sure to warm your heart while expanding your mind. This event is funded in part by the NC Science Festival. You don’t want to miss “Embryology 101” Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science program, on Saturday, April 12^th, at 11:00 am.

 

Second Saturday Science is free.  Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

 

A hands-on science museum for the kid in all of us, 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 ASTC and the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

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April 2014: Port Discover’s Science Café Presents Bird’s the Word

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

Port Discover’s Science Café Presents

Bird’s the Word

 

Do you like great conversation, intriguing topics, and a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy it all in?  If so, Port Discover’s Science Café is the perfect event for you to attend!  Our Science Café is a monthly event where participants are given the opportunity to learn about and discuss science topics presented by local experts!

 

A variety of local presenters will be discussing everything from chickens to homing pigeons to red tail hawks. Come find out what’s going on with the birds in our area. This event is funded in part by the NC Science Festival. Port Discover’s Science Café will be at our NEW spring location at Mamasita’s Restaurant on Thursday, April 10^th, at 7:00 pm.

 

The public is invited to come and join in what is sure to be a lively discussion.  Tables are on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to come early and order dinner or drinks.  To find out more about this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Learn more about Port Discover and our other programs at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

March 2014: Port Discover’s “1st Friday Kids Art-In & Bird’s the Word Walk About”

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,  

robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

Port Discover’s “1st Friday Kids Art-In & Bird’s the Word Walk About,” on Friday, April 4^th

 

Elizabeth City, NC — In conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk, Port Discover offers, “1st Friday Kids Art-In” to its members, on Friday, April 4^th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Parents let your children come to Port Discover to create some kid-friendly art and watch a movie, while you enjoy an evening on the town.  This activity is available to Port Discover members only; however, memberships can be purchased at the door.  Admission is $10 for first child and $5 for each additional child (per family), includes pizza and fruit, for children ages 5 to 12-years-old.  Space is very limited for this event so reservations are encouraged.  Our “Bird’s the Word Walk About” is also in conjunction with the First Friday ArtWalk. Come downtown and join us for a bird sighting, feather flying good time from 5:30-8:00pm. Adults are free to join in on the walk, meet out front of Port Discover at 6:30pm.

 

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

 

A hands-on science museum for the kid in all of us, 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 ASTC and the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

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March 2014: Girl Scout Day at Port Discover

Girl Scout Day at Port Discover

March 29th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

 
Calling all girl scouts for some science fun!

Fun for Girl Scouts and their parents!  While the girls are enjoying all that Port Discover has to offer, their parents can go on a tour of Downtown Elizabeth City.  Charlotte Underwood, Director of the Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be giving a tour of the Downtown area.  Visit the many shops, galleries and restaurants!

Girl Scout Daisies:

Love your Planet!  Come explore the life of a bug and the natural world around us. Nurture your inner scientist while caring for our planet.

Girl Scout Brownies:

It's a Buggy World - Dive into a buggy world at Port Discover. Live a

day in the life of a bug and discover the important roles they play in our environment.

Girl Scout Juniors:

Flower Power - Discover the amazing power of flowers in our Kid's

Grow Garden and explore the many ways flowers can be used in your everyday life.

Girl Scout Cadettes:

Tree-rrific. Come learn about the many tree species that surround

us in northeastern North Carolina. Explore the canopies above and take a close look into the world of forestry.

 

Girl Scout Daisies $9

Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes $13 (includes patch)

 

Girl Scout Daisies 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Brownies 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Juniors 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Cadettes 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Port Discover : 252-338-6117 or

Girl Scouts:  Donna at donnaf@gsccc.org

 

March 2014: Port Discover’s Afterschool Science - “Wonderful World of Wetlands”

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                        Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

Port Discover’s Afterschool Science on March 27^th

“Wonderful World of Wetlands”

 

Elizabeth City, NC — Learn more about wetlands, swamps, and water erosion with a fun hands-on project. “Wonderful World of Wetlands” is Port Discover’s Afterschool Science on Thursday, March 27^th, at 4:00 pm. 

 

Afterschool Science is Port Discover’s free, interactive science program featuring a different and timely topic each month.  Afterschool Science is made possible thanks to the City of Elizabeth City.

 

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

March 2014: Port Discover’s Toddler Time

For Immediate Release

Contact: Robin Kelly-Goss, 252-338-6117,

 robin@portdiscover.org

                       Chrissy Benton, 252-338-6117,

 chrissy@portdiscover.org

 

 

 

“Vermi-Wormy”

Port Discover’s Toddler Time, Thursday, March 20^th,  

 

Elizabeth City, NC — Worms are our best friends at Port Discover! Come explore why we adore these slimy critters and find out how they can help out around your house too. Come play at “Vermi-Wormy”  Port Discover’s latest Toddler Time program, on Thursday, March 20^th, at 10:00 am!

 

Toddler Time is a special science program just for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5.  Cost for the program is $5 per child and reservations are required.  Parents or guardians must accompany the child.

 

Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  The science center’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.  To register for this program please call 252-338-6117 or email portdiscover@portdiscover.org.  Find out more about Port Discover at www.portdiscover.org.  Visit us on Facebook!

 

A hands-on science museum for the kid in all of us, 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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