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July 6, 2011: ECSU FOOTBALL TO FACE DELTA STATE IN SEASON OPENER

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:45:14 PDT

ELIZABETH CITY, NC- Elizabeth City State University will open up the 2011 season on August 27th when they travel to Cleveland, Mississippi to take on Delta State University. Game time is tentatively slated for 6:00pm CST at Horace McCool Stadium. The NCAA granted ECSU a waiver allowing them to begin the season a week early, thus rounding out a 10-game slate for the Vikings who lost a

New Student Orientation held July 14 - 15 at ECSU

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:46:22 PDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---New Student Orientation will be held two additional times, this summer at Elizabeth City State University for freshmen and their families on the following dates: July 14 - 15 August 11 - 12 An informative session will begin at 9 a.m. on July 14 in the auditorium of the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center. There, students and parents will greet student and

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT THE MUSEUM!

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:18:08 PDT

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453 (Elizabeth City, NC) Get a head start on the holidays by participating in the Museum of the Albemarle’s Designers’ Workshop: “Christmas in July,” Saturday, July 9, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon at the Museum constructing a holiday decoration, or purchase one of our samples or kits! The supply fee is $20.00 for FOMOA members & $25.00

SUMMER FUN AT THE MUSEUM

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:28:35 PDT

Contact:Thomas Spagnol: 252-335-1453 (Elizabeth City, NC) Become an archaeologist for the day at the Museum of the Albemarle’s Summer Fun: “Archaeology 101 for Children” event, Tuesday, July 12. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. visit with real archaeologists and view the tools of the trade. Join in the fun and participate in all of the many archaeological activities planned for the day. This

EASTERN N.C. ARTS COUNCILS SEEK APPLICATIONS FOR REGIONAL ARTIST PROJECT GRANTS

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:32:13 PDT

Contact: Natalie Peel,Arts of the Albemarle 252-338-6455July 13, 2011 — Arts of the Albemarle is seeking applications for the 2011 Regional Artist Project Grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. The Regional Artists Project program is managed through a partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council and 29 local arts councils throughout Eastern North Carolina working as a

Call For Volunteers: Teen Workshop at the Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:21:28 PDT

Contact: Thomas SpagnolNumber: 252-335-1453 (Elizabeth City) Young men and women between the ages of 13 and 17 interested in becoming a volunteer at the Museum of the Albemarle are invited to attend a Junior Docent Training Workshop, Wednesday and Thursday August 10 and 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The session includes an overview of each Museum department and behind-the-scenes experiences

MUSEUM CELEBRATES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:18:06 PDT

Contact: Thomas Spagnol-252-335-1453(Elzabeth City, NC) Join the Museum of the Albemarle for National Night Out Tuesday, August 2, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and celebrate the United States Coast Guard’s 221st Birthday. Local artist Doug Lane will be signing his poster “Coast Guard Search and Rescue” consisting of caricatures of 19 Coast Guard aircraft. Participate in spotlight tours

WHAT IS A C-130?

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:26:28 PDT

Contact: Thomas SpagnolNumber: 252-335-1453(Elizabeth City, NC) Sign up for the Museum of the Albemarle’s program “What is a C-130,” Tuesday, July 26 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Participants will learn the facts about the U.S. Coast Guard’s C-130 airplane manufactured by Lockheed Martin; envision the size of the C-130 by measuring the wingspan and length of the fixed wing plane; talk to the

ECSU PLACES FIVE ON CIAA PRESEASON TEAM; PICKED FIRST IN CIAA NORTH

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:59:18 PDT

Powell, McNeill Headline Four Offensive Selections July 19, 2011 HAMPTON, VA- The CIAA has released the 2011 All-CIAA Football Preseason team and Predicted Order of finish as voted on by the CIAA Football Coaches Association. The Vikings were picked to finish atop the CIAA North followed by defending division champion Virginia State University. Bowie State, Virginia Union, Chowan

“Bruce Roberts Photojournalist: 50 Years of Capturing Change” at THE MUSEUM OF THE ALBEMARLE

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:21:53 PDT

Contact: Thomas Spagnol- 252-335-1453(Elizabeth City, NC) A 1960 sit-in at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Charlotte; Richard Petty and Miss Winston celebrating a mid-1970s victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway; destruction at Kitty Hawk following the March 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm — these are only a few of the myriad of photographs featured in a new exhibit at the Museum of the Albemarle

Port Discover’s “First Friday Kids Night-In,” on Friday, August 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:38:55 PDT

Contact:LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu Jessica Faulkingham, 252-338-6117, jessica@portdiscover.orgElizabeth City, NC — In conjunction with First Friday Art Walk, Port Discover offers “First Friday Kids Night-In,” on Friday, August 5 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. During this event, parents can leave their children at Port Discover for some kid-friendly science

“Earth to Sky,” Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science, Saturday, August 13th

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:40:19 PDT

Contact:LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu Jessica Faulkingham, 252-338-6117, jessica@portdiscover.orgElizabeth City, NC — Chef Andy Montero will present “Earth to Sky,” in Port Discover’s new Kids Grow garden, during Port Discover’s Second Saturday Science program, on Saturday, August 13 at 11:00 am. Yummy health snacks will be prepared as kids learn how to use

First Friday Art Walk at the Museum of the Albemarle

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:04:56 PDT

Contact: Thomas Spagnol252-335-1453(Elizabeth City, NC) The Museum of the Albemarle and the Museum Gift Shop will highlight Retired United States Coast Guard Captain Billy E. Richardson’s art work on Friday, August 5, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in honor of Coast Guard Week celebrated by Elizabeth City. The Museum Gift Shop will have original paintings and gicleé prints and greeting cards

August - October 2011: Cooking Classes @ Montero's

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:46:26 PDT

Montero's Restaurant Cooking Class Schedule! Local BountyAugust 24th @ 6:00 pmWhile this menu will be created based on available local goodies, we are planning on things like eggplant rolls, zucchini cakes and shrimp kabobs!$30 per person Girls Night OutSeptember 1st @ 6:00 pmMontero’s signature cocktail, Quiche Cups, Rosemary Pork Tenderloin and Nutella Crepes$30 per person Edgy VeggiesSeptember

August 2011: PBS’s Time Team America featuring Fort Raleigh

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:48:25 PDT

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453 “PBS’s Time Team America featuring Fort Raleigh” (Elizabeth City, NC) The Museum of the Albemarle will host Archaeologist Clay Swindell as he presents an episode of PBS’s Time Team America Thursday, August 11 at 2:00 pm. The segment features the copper necklace found at Fort Raleigh. The dig was sponsored by the National Park Service, Fort Raleigh, the First

August 2011: Summer Fun at MOA!

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:55:19 PDT

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453 “Summer Fun at the Museum of the Albemarle” (Elizabeth City, NC) Take a break from the heat and relax in the Museum of the Albemarle’s Gaither Auditorium for Suzanne Tate’s DVD series Crab Cove on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Crab Cove is child friendly entertainment that focuses on coastal living and the environment. “Lunch-bag

August 2011: Weeksville Vineyards “Sunday at Sunset”

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:02:25 PDT

Join us for the 1st ever Weeksville Vineyards “Sunday at Sunset” August 21, 2011 4:30 pm tasting | 6:00 pm dinner Wine tasting to include: 4 Weeksville Vineyards Wines & An assortment of food sampling from Montero’s including produce from our local farms Dinner among the vines ~Caprese Salad~ Fresh mozzarella with local heirloom tomatoes ~Herb Marinated Chicken Breast & Pesto Encrusted Mahi~

August 2011: Consignment Auction

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:01:57 PDT

Consignment Auction Sunday, August 14th @ 1:00 PM (RAIN or SHINE) Preview: 11:00 am - Sale Time Location: 418 North Hughes Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC FURNITURE: Walnut Dining Room Table, Several Full Size Beds, Twin Bed, 2 Depression Wardrobes, Oak 5 Drawer Chest w/Mirror, Several Dressers, Vanity w/Sink, Rocking Chairs, Coffee Table, End Tables, Early Wooden Pegged Wardrobe, Mahogany Dining

October 2011: 53rd Annual Albemarle Craftsman's Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:20:26 PDT

Contact: Donna Sneed 252-335-5340 Albemarle Craftsman’s Guild P.O. Box 1301 Elizabeth City, NC 27906-1301 www.AlbemarleCrafstmansFair.com 53rd ANNUAL ALBEMARLE CRAFTSMAN’S FAIR – October 28, 29, 30 Don’t miss one of the oldest demonstrating fairs in North Carolina as the 53rd Annual Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair kicks off on Friday, October 28, for three full days of fine handcraft sales and

September 2011: City Wine Sellar Events

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:11:13 PDT

Friday Night Music Series at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, Deli & Wine Bar – Enjoy acoustic music with local musicians at The City Wine Sellar every Friday Night from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. There's never a cover charge. Relax and visit with friends, enjoy dinner and drinks in our cozy atmosphere, great for singles, couples, or families. Entertainment 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Deli fare served until 9:00

September 2011: Elizabeth City's Downtown Business & Professional Assn's News Update

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:20:39 PDT

Downtown Business & Professional Association (DBPA) is a group of business owners and professionals whose main goal is to ensure the success, growth, and prosperity of downtown Elizabeth City. Through marketing, advertising, and activities they promote the shopping, dining, bed & breakfasts, cultural, professional, and community experiences of our wonderful city. For more information, contact

August 2011: It’s time to play ball at the Elizabeth City South Park Sports Complex!

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:30:07 PDT

Contact: Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross Phone: (757) 420-6944 eevans@cahoonandcross.com It’s time to play ball at the Elizabeth City South Park Sports Complex! (Elizabeth City, NC, August 11, 2011) – Elizabeth City is just days away from its first youth baseball tournament at the new South Park Sports Complex. On Aug. 20, up to 30 teams representing Nations Baseball Virginia, drawing players

2011 School Supply Drive Going on Now

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:26:27 PDT

The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring it's second 2011 School Supply Drive “2 Give 2 Kids = 4 Success” Please donate school supplies for local kids in need who attends Elizabeth City-Pasquotank and Camden County Schools The drive started Monday, August 1st and go through Wednesday, August 31, 2011 In 2010, we launched our first School Supply Drive for the Elizabeth

August - September 2011: CenturyLink and DonorsChoose.org Help Students in Need

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:45:21 PDT

CENTURYLINK AND DONORSCHOOSE.ORG PARTNER TO HELP STUDENTS IN NEED CenturyLink offers $100,000 “Double Your Impact” grant DATE: August 9, 2011 WHO: CenturyLink and DonorsChoose.org WHAT: CenturyLink is partnering with DonorsChoose.org to offer a $100,000 “Double Your Impact” grant to fund classroom projects in public schools in our service areas. Any public school teacher within the

October 2011: ECSU Planetarium Halloween Feature

noreply@blogger.com (Website Coordinator) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:17:06 PDT

ECSU PLANETARIUMHalloween FeatureOctober 28, 29, and 31, 2011Friday, October 28 :5:00 pm – Halloween White Light Laser Show 5:30 pm – Night Sky Tour – Live Presentation6:15 pm – Night of the Living Dead* - MovieSaturday, October 29 :2:00 pm – Halloween White Light Laser Show 2:30 pm – Night Sky Tour – Live Presentation3:15 pm – Night of the Living Dead* - MovieMonday, October 31 :5:00 pm – Moon