Holiday Party Reminder - December 4th, 2010

Alfisiti,

Just a reminder that the MAARC 'OBXMAS' party is this Saturday, December 4th, 7:00 pm at the Elizabethan Inn in Manteo, NC. Hopefully you have your reservations already - Ron gets the head count for the caterer based on how many rooms are listed under the Alfa Romeo Club group rate.

In case this is your first MAARC Holiday party, or like most of us, you forget a lot of stuff, here's how it works:

• For those that arrive on Friday, there will be a group dinner event for those interested. Ron has chosen the place and guarantees all the food you can eat up until the restaurant has emptied the freezer for the season. There are also events in downtown Manteo.
• Also for Friday and early Saturday arrivers, there will be a group drive on Saturday morning. The drive starts at 9:00am and will go down to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse with stops at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and the 'Nights in Rodanthe' house. Stay tuned for the itinerary to be provided in a separate post.
• The party itself starts at 7:00pm at the hotel 'party room' . IT'S BYOB - so bring what you want to drink and something to drink it in. Alfa Babe desserts are also highly encouraged! The Chinese gift exchange is optional, but is the best part of the party. If you wish to participate, bring a wrapped gift of about $10 value. Alfa and car enthusiast related gifts get scrapped over the most, however there have been numerous non car related gifts that have been highly popular in the past, especially with the XX chromosome crowd.
• Usually there is some sort of group breakfast effort on Sunday - but that depends on how good a time you had Saturday night!

Well that's about it - Buon Natale tutti Alfisiti!

Things to Do during Dec 3-5 Alfa Weekend in OBX

Wright Brothers National Memorial is located at mile post 7.5 on U.S. Highway 158, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

Wright Brothers National Memorial is open seven days a week, year round. The visitor center and Centennial Pavilion are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily September through May (closed Christmas Day, December 25).

Roanoke Island Festival Park adventure in the Visitor Center, where you will find up-to-date information on daily park activities, as well as local and regional information. This is also the place to purchase admission stickers that will give you access to the park’s main venues. Admission stickers are honored for two consecutive days.

http://roanokeisland.ncdcr.gov/Admission.aspx



December 3
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com



December 3
Santa at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come visit with Santa! Free. (252) 475-1750 or roanokeisland.com


December 3 - 4
Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Tree Lighting will be December 3rd at 6 p.m. with Santa visiting with the children afterwards at the Maritime Museum at the Creef Davis Boathouse. The parade will be December 4th at 11 a.m. in downtown Manteo. manteo.govoffice.com


December 4
The Jazz before Christmas
Comfort Inn North Oceanfront, Kill Devil Hills. Mix, mingle and celebrate the holidays with jazz! A Semi-Formal Affair Hosted by Gwendolyn Meekins. Performance by Chante Moore. Live Jazz Band. Catering by Basnight's Lone Cedar. Heavy hors d'oeuvres. One specialty beverage. Full cash bar. Admission: Advance Purchase - $50, Door - $65. For additional information, call: 252-573-1014 or email: GM.Events@live.com. Ticket and Semi-Formal Attire Required for Admission. Please be responsible, DON'T DRINK & DRIVE! Hotel Rooms are available at a discounted rate. $55.00 plus tax (Regular), $70.00 plus tax (Oceanfront). For hotel reservations, call 252-441-6333 and reference "The Jazz before Christmas".


December 4 - 5
Nights in Rodanthe Holiday Open House
December 4 from 10am - 6pm and December 5 from 1pm - 6pm. The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation and the new owners Ben and Debbie Huss of Newton, NC, will host a Holiday Open House at Serendipity. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. islandfreepress.org/2010Archives/11.04.2010-HighlightOfTheSeasonWillBeNightsInRodantheHolidasyOpenHouseAtSerendipity.html


December 3 - 31
Holiday Show
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. Over 500 works of art to fit every budget, including original paintings, pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, mixed media and wood. darearts.org


December 4
Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour of Homes
Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour of Homes 2 pm til 7 pm. 10-12 houses/Inns. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased the day of the tour at the Dare County Courthouse (located in downtown Manteo) which is also the first stop on the tour. For more information contact Grizelle Fearing at 252-473-7336.


December 4
RIFP Performance Series Christmas at the Park with Elizabeth City State University
7 p.m. Indoor Theatre The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500, roanokeisland.com


December 5 - 29
Kitty Dough Botanical Drawings and Nature A0.rt, Jim Fineman- Clay Vases and Basketry
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). Enjoy botanical drawings and nature art by this certified botanical illustrator, Kitty Dough and stoneware vases and basketry by Jim Fineman. Fineman gathers vines on Roanoke Island and combines them with reeds and sea grass to make the baskets. Reception: Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. During 2010 the gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

Hampton Roads Run for 20 November

For those of you going on today's run with the Hampton Roads gang:

Itinerary: HRAOC Saturday 11-20 Driving, Tech Session, Wining and Dining event

11:15 - Lunch at Pierces BBQ on 447 E. Rochambeau Dr, (F137 ) Williamsburg
http://www.pierces.com/directions.asp

So if any Alfisti southsiders want to caravan up contact Skip at skippatnode@cox.net or cell 757-672-8495.

12:15 - Leave BBQ eatery for scenic drive to Aren Base's European Classics & Sportscars Shop at 606 Roxbury Industrial Center, Suite H off US-60, Rts 106, 604, 667 and 608. Phone 804-966-5811.

1:30 to 3:30 Shop Tour and Tech Session on various restoration projects he has in progress.

3:40 to 4:45 Wine Tasting at New Kent Winery http://newkentwinery.com/ 8400 Old Church Rd off Rt 106. Phone 804-932-8240. http://newkentwinery.com/directions/

5:15 to Until an Italian Dinner at Mill Creek Inn located at Colonial Golf Club on Rt 603 near Lanexa and Toano http://www.golfcolonial.com/directions.php Phone 757-566-1600 ext 2.
Dinner Menu _ http://www.golfcolonial.com/mill-creek-menu.pdf

Planning Committee - Rich Minor, Gene Danko and Alfisto Steve 757-353-0338

Alfa Romeo Return to Indy?

From Racer Magazine: In recent days, rumors in the European press have suggested that Alfa Romeo was looking to form a partnership with Cosworth Engineering for an IndyCar engine program, to coincide with the Fiat brand's planned re-introduction to the U.S. market.

OBX XMAS Reminder - December 4th, 2010

Alfisiti -

Our annual holiday party is less than a month away. Don't forget to make your room reservations now as it is the only real way we can get a head count for the caterer.

Here is the phone number for Elizabethan Inn in Manteo: 800-346-2466 or 252-473-2101. Please tell them you are with the Alfa Romeo Group - not only will you get the $54.99 rate, but we will be able to get a head count and have a **free dinner** prepared just for you!

For those who want to do some sightseeing Saturday morning, I will post some points of interest in the Manteo - Outer Banks area. We will also have a group drive to do lunch and a couple of the stops. This will be a very laid back pasta eaters type event - stay tuned for details!

P.S. DON'T FORGET THE CHINESE GIFT EXCHANGE!

CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU, ETC.

The menu for our dinner in Manteo will feature the following dishes, prepared by the same excellent caterer (Cheryl Perry) as last year.

Antipasti Salad Platter--Garden lettuce surrounded by bowls of juliene cured meats & cheeses with marinated & pickled veggies. Served with olive oil & roasted red pepper vinagrette.

Slow Braised Cider Pork Loin w/Apples & Leeks--Whole pork loin brined in apple cider then braised slowly until tender. Served on a bed of apple/leek ragu.

Steak Pizzaiola--Last years favorite! Beef steak lightly pounded and tenderized, then stuffed with spinach & garlic and rolled up; simmered and served ina red wine sauce.

Pasta--Farfalle w/Walnuts, Brown butter & Sage--Butter slowly browned until it takes on a nutty flavor, tossed with bow-tie pasta, toasted walnuts and fresh sage. Simple & perfect accompaniment for our entrees.

Side Dish--Roasted Winter Vegetables--Seansoned turnips, carrots, squash etc. oven roasted and dressed with a drizzle of olive oil

Dessert--Whatever the Alfa Babes bring for us!

Also, for people staying Friday night we will meet in the lobby of the Elizabethan Inn at 7PM to leave for our dinner out. Ron Weddle has outdone himself again this year, and promises an evening of fine culinary entertainment!