July 2013: First Friday Art-In at Port Discover

 Port Discover's "1st Friday Kids Art-In," on Friday, July 5th

Elizabeth City, NC — In conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk, Port Discover offers, “1st Friday Kids Art-In” to its members, on Friday, July 5^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.

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.