6th Annual Hog Fest in Historic Edenton

Take a drive to Edenton today and tomorrow and enjoy a weekend full of music, food and fun. The Car Show starts at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00pm. Check out the Craft Show beginning at 9:00 am. Saturday’s bands kick off with The Daniel Jordan Band at 3pm, followed by Bobby Plough, Jeanne Jolly, and ending with Out ‘N the Cold. The Corn Hole Tournament is at noon until completed. Kids’ games run from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. KCBS BBQ Competition Judging begins at 11:30am until 2:00pm. People’s Choice Judging begins at 2:00pm. Don’t miss the Car Show awards at 4pm, KCBS BBQ awards at 5pm and find out who is Corn Hole Tournament Champion.

Sunday the Craft Show opens at 9am. The Motorcycle Show is 11am to 2pm. Gospel music is Noon until 4pm with Ken Mann followed by Nita Adams. Corn Hole boards are open for everyone. Circle s Stables Pony Rides from 11am until 3pm. KCBS BBQ Competition Judging begins Noon until 2pm with People’s Choice Judging beginning at 2pm. The Motorcycle Awards are at 2pm.

Summer Art and Clay Camps

Arts of the Albemarle in Downtown Elizabeth City is thrilled to announce its 2012 Summer Art & Clay Camp program. We are offering four weeks of non-stop creative fun that will inspire your child’s creative side! For the Art Camps, the morning consists of a mixture of photography, painting, drawing, mixed media and will end with a street art project.  Taught by local art professionals, the Art Camps are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are for children ages 7-13. This year, AOA also is offering Clay Camps by Paul Foreman and John Peel. These are all afternoon camps where your children will make a variety of hand-built pieces and learn the glaze and firing process. This summer is sure to be the best year for your creative side. For more information, visit  www.artsaoa.com or click here for the summer camp flyer.  As always, please fill free to call (252) 338-6455.

By Natalie Peel

Northeast Legislative Summit

The Currituck, Edenton-Chowan, Elizabeth City Area, Gates and Perquimans County Chambers of Commerce are presenting the following speakers:  Sen. Ed Jones, Sen. Stan White, Rep. Annie Mobley, Rep. Bill Owens and Rep. Tim Spear at “State of the State and the Region”  at The Pines at Elizabeth City on Friday, April 27th at 12pm.  The region’s legislative leaders will share their thoughts on the past year’s events and look ahead to what is coming.  R.S.V.P. at http://www.elizabethcitychamber.org or call 252-335-4365 to register.  The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Please register by Wednesday, April 27th.

Tonight in Elizabeth City

Arts of the Albemarle is pleased to host an encore musical performance of Bobby Plough and Michael O’Connor. They are back at The Maguire Theatre bringing with them a little bit of Texas. The duo offers a mix of country, folk and americana that will get you off of your feet. The concert is this Friday night, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance by calling (252) 338-6455, stop by The Center, or purchase them the night “of.” Make your plans now for the hottest ticket this weekend! Get your dancing shoes and enjoy entertainment at its best with a fun and friendly crowd. For more information, visit us at http://www.artsaoa.com.

This weekend, come out and enjoy!

WHEELS FOR PAWS

CAR/CYCLE/TRUCK SHOW

“For Car/Bike/Truck Enthusiasts and Hobbyists who love their wheels and want to show them!”

Saturday, April 21, at Currituck High School, Hwy. 158, Barco, NC., 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. Registration 9:30 -11:30 AM.

Trophies, Yard Sales, Swaps, Food, and, for the kids to practice their driving skills, the first time in northeastern NC, the Family Fun Cars!    Free public admission!

 Entrants and vendors $20. prior to Show, $25. the day of Show. 

For more information: go to www.pets4us.org

  or call 252-232-3518.  Benefits the Currituck Animal Shelter.

Sponsored by: PJ’s Elite Thrift Store; Albemarle Trading Post; Re/Max Alpha Realty; Outer Banks Harley-Davidson; and The Shopper.com.

A Free Home

An intelligent gentleman whom I admire ask me to go to lunch the other day.  He can always be counted on for several great stories to which I closely listen because there is considerable  knowledge to be gained.  We started our conversation about the housing market and that at this time in history home prices are down and the interest rates are lower than they have been in forty eight years. My friend told me of a pastor he knows whom he approached about buying a home several years ago.  The pastor asked him, “Why in the world would I want to buy a house, I have the parsonage the church has given me to live in free?”  My friend began stating his case for home ownership versus free housing by saying, “Well first of all, what are you and your family going to do if the church gets mad at you for some reason or another and lets you go?”  Or what if you have an accident and die?  The pastor was taken back but the gentleman kept stating his case.  “You know right now you are driving a nice car, it is a newer model and as I remember you usually trade your car every two years or so and  you also take at least two vacations every year to faraway locations.  I”m sure these trips are rather expensive especially with the kids in tow. You are spending your money anyway why not invest in something that is going to give you security?  You could put your money in stocks but there is always the chance you will take a loss.  A house would provide you and your family security. Home prices could drop but they will rebound.  You will always have your home and the security ownership brings with it.  The pastor said I’ll think about it.  The following week my friend received a phone call, the pastor wanted to look at homes for sale..He purchased a lovely home whose value has more than doubled and I am told sometimes in conversation you will hear him advising a parishioner to purchase a home because renting is simply throwing your money away.

Event tonight!

Currituck Sound Water Quality Fair-April 14th

Visit the Currituck County Rural Center on Saturday, April 14  and enjoy the Currituck Sound Water Quality Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests will learn how to help protect and preserve our local waterways and enjoy activities for the whole family.

All activities are FREE, and include: a rain garden demonstration and planting, kayak tours, fishing, activity stations, vendors, and raffle. A presentation on Currituck Heritage will be made by Wayne Twiford Sr. and an update on Currituck County’s sustainability efforts will be presented by county staff.

All participants who pre-register by Sunday, April 8 will receive a FREE lunch at the fair, as well as a free plant.

The Rural Center is located at:

184 Milburn Sawyer Road,
Powells Point, NC  27966.
Get Directions

For more information, contact the Cooperative Extension Center in Currituck County at 252-232-2262.

The Currituck Sound Water Quality Fair is brought to you by Currituck County, Cooperative Extension, NC Sea Grant, NC Coastal Federation and the Coastal Studies Institute.

Things to do in Moyock, Elizabeth City, Currituck, Barco

Things to do gathered from our Facebook Community:  Start your weekend off in Downtown Elizabeth City at the First Friday Artwalk, for more info read our blog.

The Museum of the Albemarle will be CLOSED Friday, April 6 & SUNDAY April 8.
Come visit us SATURDAY April 7 from 10am-4pm! Happy Easter to all and THANK YOU for supporting us!!!

Karen Holtzclaw from Moyock Real Estate has a couple of suggestions:

» Celebrate Easter in the Currituck Outer Banks / Blogging the Beach   www.bloggingthebeach.com

Celebrate Easter in the Currituck Outer Banks News, Information, Hotels, Dining and Deals in Currituck County, North Carolina.

 Karen suggests giving Mom a break on Easter.  Southland is serving an Easter buffet all day!!

B J’s Easter Brunch Buffet
Sunday, April 8, 2012~ 11:00am-3:00pm

Elizabeth City- First Friday Artwalk

It’s Good Friday and its First Friday, April 6, so join Arts of the Albemarle for a night all about ART. We have three great exhibits! The Studio Clean Out show, featuring work by Judy Bauman, Tracy Bell, Munroe Bell, Lyn Jenkins, Lynn Nash, Jaquelin Perry, Fred Saunders, Margie Sawyer and Barbara Wachter will be featured in the main gallery. Elizabeth Clements and Christine Henninger will have new paintings hanging in The 516 Gallery. The Design Event at Cobb Point is kicking into gear with an “Inspiration Art Show” featuring work by artists that wish to participate and partner with this year’s designers. Come see what all of the buzz is about! Our entire gallery will be rehung for First Friday as well. Please join us for this First Friday - Arts of the Albemarle is celebrating! 516 E. Main Street (252) 338-6455.  Check us out at www.artsaoa.com.