Elizabeth City is Coast Guard Proud, and this week we are hosting a week-long celebration of the brave men and women who keep America’s shorelines safe. Take a look! Monday 8/3 at Firehouse Subs: Hero Appreciation Night with 20 percent off day and night! From 5-8 p.m. there will be kids activities, mascots, fire truck, face painting, non-profits and more. Wednesday 8/5 at Albemarle Lanes: Free bowling for active military. Rock and bowl in the evening! Thursday 8/5 at The Pines: Free golf and swimming for active military families. Reserve your tee time by calling (252) 335-0278. Enjoy Burger Bar night specials too. Thursday 8/5 at Living Waters B&B and Bakery: Enjoy free samples of cupcakes, ice cream and sweet teas for military families. Also enjoy live Alpacas! Just down the road from The Pines. Friday 8/7 at the Museum of the Albemarle: U.S. Coast Guard stamp dedication event at 1 p.m. Join us for this historic occasion presented by the U.S. Post Office. The public is welcome! Saturday 8/8 at Morgan’s Corner: U.S. Coast Guard Military Appreciation Concert with rising Nashville Country Music Awards Star Ray Scott, Old Southern Moonshine Revival, Outlaw 21 and American Idol contestant, Emily Minor. $28 tickets on sale now at the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce and Duck Thru Locations! The gate opens at 3:00 p.m., and the concert runs from 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Sunday 8/9 at Forest Park Church: Military appreciation service at 11:30 a.m. Speakers include U.S. Coast Guard Base Commander Bruce Brown and CNN Hero of the Year Dale Beatty (drummer for Outlaw 21 Band). Refreshments will be served, and Coastie kids get a free T-shirt for Vacation Bible School that starts on Aug 10. Join us in thanking our wonderful “Guardians of the Coast” this week–and always!
Elizabeth City is Coast Guard Proud, and this week we are hosting a week-long celebration of the brave men and women who keep America’s shorelines safe. Take a look!
