OUT & ABOUT: Your weekly guide to what is happening on and around Chincoteague Island.


Plan Your 2017 Chincoteague Island Getaway with the
Chincoteague Visitor's Guide & Membership Directory

Now available online at chincoteaguechamber.com or request a paper copy here  or  call  757-336-6161 .
Upcoming Activities

Jan 20 Steamed Shrimp & Clams Dinner. Chincoteague American Legion Post. 5pm - 7pm. 4023 Main Street. Carry out available after 6:30, supplies permitting. Learn more.

For a complete list of upcoming events and details visit chincoteaguechamber.com/events
Save The Date

Feb 8 - Chamber Member Networking Luncheon - Don's Seafood Restaurant. Second Wednesday of each month from January to June. Bring your business cards and make valuable connections with other Chamber members to grow your business/organization while enjoying a delicious lunch. Noon - 1pm. $10/person + tip. Feb  menu: Roasted Turkey, Fried Fish, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad Bar, and non-alcoholic beverages. RSVP through Constant Contact email registration request, call 757-336-6161 or email



April 14-15  - 38th Annual Easter Decoy & Art Festival . Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. Apr 14 - Noon-6pm. Apr 15 - 9am-4pm. Chincoteague Combined School. 4586 Main Street. Silent auctions; one of hand-painted and carved wooden Easter eggs and a Pre-Loved
Treasures, which will benefit the  Chincoteague Pony Drill Team. Vendor application  e arly registration deadline Jan 6 chincoteaguechamber.com/events/easter-decoy-art-festival

Now accepting donations for Pre-Loved Treasures Auction.  It's never too early to start your Spring Cleaning!  Donations can be dropped off to the Chamber office, 6733 Maddox Blvd., Mon-Sat 9am-4:30pm. Please include your name, mailing address and brief description of items.

May 6 - 49th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival. Learn more.

Jun 23 - Opening Night of 92nd Annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman's Carnival. Learn more.

Jul 26 & 27 - 92nd Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim & Auction. Learn more.

Oct 7 - 45th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival. Learn more.
Ongoing Activities
 
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility 
nasa.gov/centers/wallops/  Launch Info: 757-824-2050
Next Launch Window:  Apr 13-27.   Time: TBD.  Mission: Technology Development
Vehicle: Terrier-Improved Malemute   Type: Sub-orbital

NASA Visitor Center -  Open Tues-Sat 10am - 4pm   Free Admission 757-824-1344 
Gift Shop closed until March.

Jan 21 - Cub Scout STEM Day.  9am-12:30pm. Learn more.
Jan 21 - Solar Viewing through High Powered Telescopes.  1pm-3pm. Learn more.
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/   757-336-6122   Now thru March  Open 6am - 6pm
Contractor Cutting of Trees during Fall & Winter - Learn more
Beach Road Paving Project - Learn more  Lighthouse and Woodland Trails currently closed
South OSV Zone is open to 4x4's w/ permit, pedestrians, and horseback. North OSV closed until March 15.
Sediment logs located along Beach Road - Learn more.

Herbert H. Bateman Center    Open 9am - 4pm
 
Chincoteague Natural History  Association     
piping-plover.org     757-336-3696
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Assateague Island National Seashore  
nps.gov/asis/index.htm   757-336-6577 
Toms Cove Visitor Center   Open 9am - 4pm
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Chincoteague Bay Field Station
cbfieldstation.org      34001 Mill Dam Road, Wallops Island     757-824-5636 
Registration for Spring Break & Summer Camps  is now open at: cbfieldstation.org/youth-camps
Registration for summer internships and summer and travel courses happening now.
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Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
chincoteagueculturalalliance.org   6309 Church Street   757-336-6117
Free Kids Art Classes - first Saturday of every month. 1pm
Jan 21 - Island Coffeehouse  - Doors open 6:30pm. Performances begin 7pm. Kasey Williams and Troy Outten performing. $5 cover ($3 for 21 and under w/ ID) Refreshments available.
Jan 27 - Chincoteague Story Telling Guild - 6:30 pm Story Swap at the Island Library 4077 Main Street
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Chincoteague Island Library
chincoteagueislandlibrary.org      4077 Main Street     757-336-3460
Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat - 10am - 5pm. Thurs 1pm - 8pm.
Tales 4 Tots Winter Season - Thursdays now thru May 25. 10 am. Ages 2-5 with adult
Nancy's Book Club2nd Thursday. 11 am. Guests and new members invited
Island Readers' Book Club - 3rd Tuesday. 7 pm  Guests and new members invited
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Island Theatre
islandtheatres.com   4074 Main Street   757-336-6109
Winter Film Series presented by Chincoteague Island Arts Organization ciarts.org
Fridays from Jan 13 - May 19. Tickets $5. 7pm. 
Jan 20 - Breakfast at Tiffany's - (1961) Sponsored by Wine, Cheese & More
Jan 27 - Nashville - (1975) Sponsored by Walter & Nancy Lane
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
chincoteaguemuseum.com   7125 Maddox Blvd.   757-336-6117
In Search of Exhibit Material. Learn more.
Reopens in March.
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Town of Chincoteague
chincoteague-va.gov   6150 Community Drive   757-336-6519 
Waterpark Update - The Planning Commission has forwarded their recommendations to Mayor and Town Council, who will hold a public hearing and if satisfied will render their decision at that time. The Town is still excepting comments from citizens regarding the waterpark and will do so until the public hearing is held. If you have any questions, please contact  Ron  Marney, Pl anning Director,  Town of Chincoteague, Inc. at rmarney@chincoteague-va.gov.
Member News

92.5 & 96.5 CTG      CTGVariety.com  
Spring Escape All Inclusive Tropical Vacation to Barcelo Maya Beach. May 5-12, 2017. For more info, 410-213-9330 or info@travelwithoasis.com

Blue Crab Bay Co.     29368 Atlantic Dr., Melfa     757-787-3602      bluecrabbay.com     
Specialty food company Blue Crab Bay Co. has been sold. Press Release.

Christ United Methodist Church     6253 Church Street
Mondays beginning Jan 2 -  Manna Cafe Chincoteague Island  will serve free hot lunch every Monday to people who live in the Chincoteague community. Christ United Methodist Church Social Hall. 11am - 1pm. Seeking volunteers at 9am and desserts before 11am. For more info, contact Fran 908-812-4857,  fran@brandchamps.com

Comfort Suites      4195 Main Street      757-336-3700      chincoteaguecomfortsuites.com 
Offering a "Shore Deal" for Delmarva Residents.  $75 rate from now until Mar 31.

Mr. Paul's Kitchen - If you have any outstanding gift cards, please contact the Chamber office at info@chincoteaguechamber.com or 757-336-6161.

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital     757-414-8000     riversideonline.com
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital at 9507 Hospital Ave in Nassawadox will close at  7 A.M. ON SATURDAY, FEB. 25. If you need medical attention after that date and time, please go to the new RSMH at 20480 Market Street in Onley. We look forward to providing care for you and
your family at our new location.

Vote today for your hometown favorites in
Virginia Living's 6th Annual Best of Virginia Readers' Survey!

Whether you're rooting for the best family entertainment in the Eastern region or the best boutique in the Southwest, head to VirginiaLiving.com/vote to cast your ballots.
 
The polls close at 11:59 p.m. EST Jan. 27, so don't delay sharing your favorite events, venues, businesses, people and more with us. Once the voting period ends, results will be tallied and winners will be presented in our Best of Virginia special issue in May.

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Email Robin for more info rmamunes@virginia.org.
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