I.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (bring your cameras and swimsuit)
FRIDAY, July 2, 2010
2:30
p.m. Van
departs Lane Hall
4:00
p.m. Check-in Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center
5:00 p.m. Dinner
and Free time enjoy the hotel swimming pool and downtown
SATURDAY,
July 3, 2010
8:30am Breakfast
at the Hotel
9:45am Elizabeth
River Ferry to Norfolk
11am - 1pm: Victory Rover Sailboat
Naval Base Cruise $18 Adults/ $10 Children
SUNDAY, July
4, 2010
10:00am Van
pickup for church (optional)
1:30 pm Return
to Hotel
2:00 pm Town
Point Park... located at the tip of Norfolk's Downtown on the
Elizabeth River, is the site of Norfolk's daylong Independence Day Celebration. Lots of Musical Acts and Entertainment start in the afternoon, and end with a really big Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM. Thousands of People will turn out, but
you can also view the fireworks from a variety of `less crowded' spots
nearby. July 4th at Town Point Park activities begin at 2
PM and end at 10 PM.
MONDAY, July
5, 2010
10:00 a.m. Breakfast
at the hotel
12:00
am Check
out of hotel, Cruise on the Carrie B ( an authentic replica of a 19th century
paddle wheeler) and Return
to ECSU
II. HOTEL AND WATER FERRY/WATERTAXI
INFORMATION
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront
Conference Center - 425 Water Street,
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 USA Phone: 1-757-673-3000
Services
& Amenities
Refrigerator Iron
and ironing board Fitness
center on-site
Indoor
pool Coffee/tea
in-room Ferry
departs every 15 minutes from hotel
The HRT Elizabeth
River Ferry: The Elizabeth River Ferry travels from Norfolk
to Portsmouth weekdays
from 7:15 am – 11:45 pm and weekends 10:15 am – 11:45 pm. The fare is $1.50
each way per person, $.75 for senior citizens and persons with
disabilities. For more information, call 757.222.6100 or visit www.gohrt.com
Water Taxi: The Downtown Water Taxi operates between the
Norfolk and Portsmouth
Downtown waterfronts. The fare is
$5 for adults and $3 for children. For additional information, call
757.439.TAXI (8294).
III. DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS
The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market
Conveniently
located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London
streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each
month. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m.
FirstEvents - Olde Towne Portsmouth
Held the first Friday through Sunday of each month, Olde Towne
Portsmouth's business community opens it's doors along High Street between
Effingham Street and the riverfront. Events and activities include Arts to
Antiques Flea Market, free museum admission, exhibit openings and art
afternoons, and a lot more.
Carrie
B Harbor Tours
Available for private charter cruises, the Carrie B
departs from Olde Towne for you to explore the world's largest natural harbor,
see the nation's first naval shipyard and the Norfolk Naval Base (home to the
Atlantic Fleet), and cruise near the site of the Battle of the Ironclads
between the Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimac) aboard a replica of a
19th-century Mississippi riverboat. Light menu served on board. (757) 393-4735
| fax (757) 397-6609
www.carriebcruises.com | [email protected]
Shopping and
Theatre (Optional)
Olde Towne Portsmouth Flea Market 441 Middle Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, Located
at Middle Street Garage, Held on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m., this large flea market features a huge mix of antiques,
collectibles, books, art, crafts, furniture, and much much more. 757-398-8763
MacArthur Center
Mall: Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, and
just a few blocks from the waterfront, MacArthur Center is the only place in
Southeastern Virginia where you can experience World Class Shopping in a world
class environment. Nordstrom, Dillard's, and 140 extraordinary stores, along
with an 18-screen theater surround a beautiful 70-foot atrium. MacArthur Center, 300 Monticello Avenue,
Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 627-6000
Commodore Theatre - 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757)
393-6962 THE PROPOSAL starring Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds, nightly at 7 PM and matinees Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2PM.
