MWR NEWS
Although the summer season is over, there is still plenty of warm
weather ahead for everyone to continue to swim and relax at our own beach.
MWR Lifeguards will continue to lifeguard from 1000-1800 everyday until 7
September (Labor Day). After Labor Day our beach will be “swim at your own
risk”. As always, thank you for your support.
Happy Swimming,
Steven Vaughan, Head Lifeguard MWR Aquatics
AQUATICS
Tickets & Reservations
Busch Gardens Regular Admission Ticket
Park Hours vary from day to day and month to month- they are available on the websites or on
the calendars posted at the Gym Bulletin board, various Bulletin boards around the Base and
taped to my door's window.
Only for active duty and retired military (SEASON PASSES Requires ID at Gate)
Our
Price Gate
Price
BUSCH GARDENS- 1 park / 1 year 95.00 99.95
BUSCH GARDENS- 2 parks / 1 year 120.00 139.95
MAD Busch Gardens (1 June thru 7 Sept) * 40.00 59.95
BUSCH GARDENS 1 DAY Adult 50.00 59.95
BUSCH GARDENS 1 DAY Child (3-9) 40.00 49.95
Water Country 1 Day Adult 36.00 41.95
Water Country 1 Day Child (3-9) 29.00 34.99
KINGS DOMINION (All Ages) 29.00 54.99
2 years 260.00 299.95Temporary Lodging:
3 Newer Trailers! Only $40 a night!
Old Trailers $25 a night
Cabins $50.00 a night
RV Site $15 a night
*No Pets/No Smoking Allowed
To make reservations call 252-335-6482
PCS-reserve 3 months in advance
Recreation-reserve 2 months in advance
Port Discover News for September
October at Port Discover
Second Saturday Science:
Saturday, September 12
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Scientific Method 101
Saturday, October 10
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Coastal Habitats
Saturday, November 14
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Inside Out Yoga
Toddler Time:
Thursday, September 17
10 a.m.
Can You Hear Me?
Thursday, October 15
10 a.m.
Mix It Up
Thursday, November 19
10 a.m.
Pigmented Turkeys
Make-It-Take-Its:
September: Color Spinners
October: Jack-o-liters
November: Science Logs
Port Discover613 E. Main Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Hours: Tues - Sat., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups.
Free admission. Donations encouraged.
252-338-6117 www.portdiscover.org
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Scientific Method 101
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Coastal Habitats
9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Inside Out Yoga
Thursday, September 17
10 a.m.
Can You Hear Me?
10 a.m.
Mix It Up
10 a.m.
Pigmented Turkeys
Community Events
- October 5, 2009
Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month- A small presentation that will have desserts for sampling and also, some members of the Nayare Dance Group will be present to show off some of their traditional attires.
- Location: Pasquotank-Camden Library
- 6:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-2473
- October 6, 2009
Book Discussion & Signing with Michael Burlingame- Book to be discussed: Abraham Lincoln: A Life
- Location: Page After Page Bookstore
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-7243
- October 6 - November 10, 2009
Decoy Carving Class- Running every Tuesday.
- Come learn how to carve a "Shovel Bill" duck decoy! Ron Stevens will teach this class.
- Location: The Center - Twiford Room
- 7:00 pm
- Admission: $225 for AoA members, $250 for non-members. There is a $10 registration fee. (Reservation Required)
- Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
- October 7, 2009
Monthly Wine Tasting
Guest Pourers: TBA- Location: The City Wine Sellar
- 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
- 252-335-1163
- October 8, 2009
Oktoberfest Home Brew Beer Tasting- The River City Brewing Company will be brewing a batch of six different Oktoberfest beers for you to sample. There will be something for every beer lover.
- Location: The City Wine Sellar
- 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Admission: $12.00 (Reservations Required)
- 252-335-1163
- October 9 & 10, 2009
Home Energy Fair- The purpose of this energy fair is to educate the community regarding the positive impact of energy conservation.
- Location: Knobbs Creek Recreation Center
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday
- Admission: FREE
- City of Elizabeth City’s Energy Division office: 252-338-5115
- October 9 & 10, 2009
FOP & Elizabeth City Jaycees Fright Nights Haunted House- Location: Old Elizabeth City Middle School - East Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Admission: $8.00
- Jeannie Young: 252-335-7577
- October 9, 2009
FREE Live Music
Featuring: Deacon Blues- Entertainment by local and regional talents every Friday night.
- Location: The City Wine Sellar
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1163
- October 10, 2009
Pasquotank County Master
Gardener Volunteer Fall Plant Sale- Plant sale will feature trees, shrubs, perennials, herbs and pansies; all at very reasonable prices. New this year, they have rain barrels for sale!
- Proceeds from the sale benefit their area horticulture educational scholarship program.
- Location: Hide-N-Wood Gardens
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- Tom Campbell: 252-338-3954
- October 10, 2009
Albemarle Health Women's Day- Location: Southgate Mall
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- Albemarle Hospital: 252-384-4665
- Mall Manager's Office: 252-338-2848
- October 10, 2009
Second Saturday Science: Coastal Habitats- Examine live sea creatures and coastal vegetation with Liz Brinker, coastal ecologist at Elizabeth City State University and board member of the Coastal Federation. Learn what comprises our coastal habitats and why they are so important.
- Location: Port Discover
- 9:30 am & 11:00 am
- Admission: FREE
- Reservations Required
- 252-338-6117
- October 10, 2009
The Power of Free Expression- A children's (ages 8-12) workshop, space is limited to 15 students.
- Art work created during the workshop will hang in the Gallery during the exhibit.
- Location: The Center
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Admission: FREE (Reservation Required)
- Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
- October 10, 2009
Book Discussion & Signing with Pauli Reading- Book to be discussed: Sherlock McBiskit
- Location: Page After Page Bookstore
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-7243
- October 11, 2009
26th Annual Walk for Hunger- Fundraiser for Food Bank of the Albemarle, to benefit the hungry in our communities.
- Location: Charles Creek Park
- 12:30 pm, Registration Begins
- 2:00 pm, Walk Starts
- Cee Cee: 252-335-4035 x 100
- John: 252-335-4035 x 111
- October 13 - 16, 2009
Focus Week for Schools: "Albemarle Mysteries and Legends"- Celebrate Halloween at the museum by learning about the many myths and legends that envelop the Albemarle region.
- Location: Museum of the Albemarle
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, kids from 4th to 12th Grade
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1453
- October 13, 2009
Junior Museum Explorers- Learn about life during the Great Depression.
- Location: Museum of the Albemarle
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, for ages 12 - 17 years old
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1453
- October 14, 2009
Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe by Theatre IV- Presented by Richmond Curriculum Connections: Theatre Arts; Language Arts
- Appropriate for Grades 6 to Adult
- Location: College of the Albemarle - Community Theatre/Auditorium
- 10:30 am & 12:30 pm
- Admission: $5.00
- 800-335-9050
- October 15, 2009
PreSchooler Time- Location: Museum of the Albemarle
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am, kids between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1453
- October 15, 2009
Toddler Time: Mix It Up- Program for 3 – 5 year olds. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.
- Discover liquids, solids, solutions and mixtures and examine the states of matter. Children will learn why measurements are important in science as they put these skills into practice by making their own bath salts.
- Location: Port Discover
- 10:00 am
- Admission: $5.00 per family
- Reservations Required
- 252-338-6117
- October 15 - 18, 2009
ECSU Homecoming 2009- Location: Elizabeth City State University
- Various Events
- October 17th - Annual ECSU Homecoming Parade, 10:00 am; Homecoming Game (ECSU vs. Lincoln) at Roebuck Stadium, 1:30 pm
- ECSU Athletics: 252-335-3388
- University Relations: 252-335-3686
- Alumni Relations: 252-335-3498
- October 15, 2009
Gallery Talk with Tunde Afolayan- Come hear the artist discuss his intents and emotions in the works displayed.
- Location: The Center
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Admission: $10.00
- Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
- October 15, 2009
River Road Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting- Location: River Road Sports Complex
- 6:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- Pasquotank County Parks & Rec.: 252-337-6600
- October 16 - November 10, 2009
Exhibit by Artist Tunde Afolayan- Opening Reception - October 16 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
- Location: The Center
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
- October 16, 2009
FREE Live Music
Featuring: Connected- Entertainment by local and regional talents every Friday night.
- Location: The City Wine Sellar
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1163
- October 16 & 17, 2009
FOP & Elizabeth City Jaycees Fright Nights Haunted House- Location: Old Elizabeth City Middle School - East Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Admission: $8.00
- Jeannie Young: 252-335-7577
- October 17, 2009
Book Discussion & Signing with Alice Wisler- Book to be discussed: How Sweet It Is
- Location: Page After Page Bookstore
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-7243
- October 18, 2009
Book Signing & Lecture with Kate Willink- Author of "Bringing Desegregation Home: Memories of the Struggle toward School Integration in Rural North Carolina"
- Location: Museum of the Albemarle - Gaither Auditorium
- 2:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1453
- October 20, 2009
History Tales: "Make It, Take It"- Location: Museum of the Albemarle
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Elementary students accompanied by an adult
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1453
- October 22, 2009
Book Discussion & Signing with Ed Southern- Book to be discussed: Sports in the Carolinas
- Location: Page After Page Bookstore
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-7243
- October 23 - 25, 2009
Albemarle Craftsman's Fair- Location: Knobbs Creek Recreation Center
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday
- Admission: $4.00 adults, $3.00 seniors and full-time students
- Faytie Johnson: 252-335-4680
- October 23, 2009
FREE Live Music
Featuring: Dr. Tom Vinick- Entertainment by local and regional talents every Friday night.
- Location: The City Wine Sellar
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1163
- October 23, 2009
FOP & Elizabeth City Jaycees Fright Nights Haunted House- Location: Old Elizabeth City Middle School - East Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Admission: $8.00
- Jeannie Young: 252-335-7577
- October 24, 2009
Book Discussion & Signing with Ronald Zeitz- Book to be discussed: The Blockade Runner
- Location: Page After Page Bookstore
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-7243
- October 24, 2009
DBPA Annual Fall Festival- Location: RBC parking lot on Water Street
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- Susan Hinkle: 252-619-4022
- Cindy Williams: 252-340-5397
- October 24, 2009
First Annual Graveyard Gala- Proceeds benefit the Fraternal Order of Police, The Police Athletic League, and The SPCA of Northeastern NC
- Hosted by DJ "Crazy" Davey Dee Jones, with music by the world famous Rhondels.
- Location: Southgate Mall inside Old Goodies Building
- 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Admission: $50.00 per person
- Includes all-you-can-eat from 15 different area restaurants, 3 open bars, 1 beer bar and 1 juice,water, & soda bar
- Reserved VIP and Corporate tables available for 10, 6, and 4 persons
- Jeannie Young: 252-335-7577
- October 25, 2009
ECSU's Lyceum Series: Richard Heard- Location: Elizabeth City State University - Floyd L Robinson Auditorium
- 4:00 pm
- Admission: $5.00 - public, FREE - students w/ID & children 12 and under
- Genevia Kellogg: 252-335-3281
- October 28, 2009
Fall Card Party- There will be a boxed lunch provided and door prize, too!
- Location: First United Methodist Church
- 11:30 am
- Admission: $25.00 a person and $100 for a table
- RSVP by Wednesday, October 21st
- Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
- October 29, 30 & 31, 2009
FOP & Elizabeth City Jaycees Fright Nights Haunted House- Location: Old Elizabeth City Middle School - East Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC
- 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Admission: $8.00
- Jeannie Young: 252-335-7577
- October 30 - 31, 2009
Halloween Planetarium Show- Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Friday
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Saturday
- Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
- 252-335-3759
- October 30, 2009
Wine Down in the country Nights
Theme: Virginia Night- Location: Weeksville Vineyards & Cellars
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Admission: $10.00 includes souvenir glass (Reservations Required)
- 252-330-2622
- October 30, 2009
FREE Live Music
Featuring: Ticky Tacky- Entertainment by local and regional talents every Friday night.
- Location: The City Wine Sellar
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1163
- October 31, 2009
"Haunted Albemarle"- Location: Museum of the Albemarle
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Admission: FREE
- 252-335-1453
- October 31, 2009
Groupers Halloween Party!- Come join us on the deck for Live Music and the best Costume Party in town! Dress in your best costume and win some great prizes!
- Location: Grouper's Waterfront Restaurant
- 8:00 pm
- Admission: Cover Charge
- 252-331-2431
- October 5, 2009
- November 2009
- Thanksgiving Planetarium Show
- Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
- 252-335-3759
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