OUT & ABOUT: Your weekly guide to what is happening on and around Chincoteague Island.
CHINCOTEAGUE OYSTER FESTIVAL
RESCHEDULED TO  
  October 15, 2016   12PM - 4PM

The 44th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival has been rescheduled to October 15th due to the threat of Hurricane Matthew. 
Are you in need of tickets?? 
Although this is a sold out event, the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce would like to help facilitate private sales between those who unfortunately cannot attend and those who may now wish to enjoy the festivities. Please contact the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce at 757-336-6161 so they can put you in contact with those who have tickets to sell. Also visit  www.facebook.com/chincoteaguechamber for other ticket opportunities to this island tradition featuring Island Boy and Chincoteague Oysters! Come for the Antares launch scheduled for October 13 and stay for the Chincoteague Oyster Festival on October 15!

Merchandise has arrived! Short & long sleeve t-shirts and crew & hooded sweatshirts!

...the theme to this year's Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade?
NO?  Then visit chincoteaguechamber.com/2016-chincoteague-old-fashioned-christmas-parade to learn more about this favorite Chincoteague Christmas tradition.
General flyer, registration forms and more.
Upcoming Business After Hours
 
Oct 20 - Business After Hours/Grand Opening of Smart Graphics Design with Chincoteague and Pocomoke Area Chambers of Commerce. 5pm - 7pm. 129 Market Street, Suite B, Pocomoke City, MD. Click here for flyer. RSVP to joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com or
757-336-6161.
Upcoming Activities
 
Oct 6-9 - 24th Annual Eastern Shore Birding & Wildlife Festival. Cape Charles, VA. Experience migration along the Eastern Flyway on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Guided tours, hikes, boat trips, workshops, family activities, photography contest, vendors, exhibitors, and keynote speakers. For more info visit  ESVABirdingFestival.com  or call 757-710-9040

Oct 7-8  - Fall Roundup.  Oct 7  - South Herd at 4:30pm   Oct 8  - North Herd at 7:00am

Oct 7 - Station 1 Pizza Night. New Church Volunteer Fire and Rescue. 5pm - 8pm. 4264 Firehouse Street, New Church. ncvfr.org

Oct 8Mega Breakfast Buffet. 8am - 10am. Chincoteague American Legion Post, 4023 Main Street. Learn more.
 
Oct 8 - National Wildlife Refuge Week Celebration. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. 10am - 2pm. Admission free. Wildlife Art Show. Family activities. "Scales and Tales" at Noon. Learn more

Oct 14 - 15th Annual Caroler's Bingo. New Church Fire & Rescue Company. Doors open & Food 5:30pm. Bingo 7pm. 4264 Firehouse Street, New Church. Call 757-894-1953 for tickets or purchase at the door.

Oct 15 - 44th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival.  Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. Please see above for ticket information. 

For a complete list of upcoming events and details visit chincoteaguechamber.com/events
Ongoing Activities
 
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility 
nasa.gov/centers/wallops/  Launch Info: 757-824-2050
Antares Launch Window: No earlier than Oct 13 9:13 pm EDT (back-up dates Oct 14-19)
   
Open Tues-Sat 10am - 4pm   Free Admission 757-824-1344
Saturday Public Programs   Learn more   Oct 8-9 -  No programs due to Antares launch
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/   757-336-6122   Open 5am - 10pm
Contractor Cutting of Trees during Fall & Winter - Learn more
Beach Road Paving Project - Learn more
As of Sep 1 - OSV Zone is open to 4x4's w/ permit, pedestrians, and horseback

Annual Pass Photo Contest - Submissions accepted Sep 19 - Oct 7. Photo must be taken on refuge over the last two years. No photos of lighthouse, ponies or eagles accepted. Learn more.

Herbert H. Bateman Center    Open 9am - 4pm
 
Chincoteague Natural History  Association
Refuge Trek Bus Program. Now thru Nov - Fri-Sun. 
Call 757-336-3696 for reservations. 
 
Assateague Lighthouse    
Thru Oct Sat-Sun 9am - 3pm /  Closed Noon - 12:30pm daily.
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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 Cultural Alliance
chincoteagueculturalalliance.org   6309 Church St.   757-336-6117
Chincoteague Island Farmers Market  CANCELLED Oct 8  Saturdays thru Oct 22   9am - 1pm with live music Oct 15 - Jessie West
2nd Saturday Artful Flea CANCELLED  Oct 8
2nd Saturday Art Stroll - Oct 8 - 5pm - 9pm
Island Coffeehouse - Oct 15 - Featuring Knuckleheads. Doors open 6:30pm. Performances begin 7pm. $5 Adults/$3 students (aged 22 & under)
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Chincoteague Elementary School PTA
Community Partners Discount Card now on Sale. Discounts from 39 Chincoteague Island merchants. $10. Click here for order form.
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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 Fall Season - Thursdays Oct 6 - Dec 15. 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
Now thru Oct 6 - Bridget Jones's Baby - R - various times
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
chincoteaguemuseum.com   7125 Maddox Blvd.   757-336-6117
Open Fri-Sun   11am - 5pm $4 admission   Free Admission for Children under 12 & active duty military families
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Town of Chincoteague
chincoteague-va.gov   6150 Community Drive   757-336-6519 
Community Event Calendar  (maintained by Town of Chincoteague)
Member News
 
Eastern Shore Community College     es.vccs.edu     757-789-7979
Oct 11-20 - Food Safety Training & Certification (Tues & Thurs) Learn more.

Oct 17 - Program Open House - Learn about ESCC's 2 new, robust programs: Hospitality & Pharmacy Technician and  the opportunities that exist as a result of completion. 6pm - 8pm. Workforce Development Center. 29300 Lankford Highway, Melfa. Learn more.

Girl's Day Out Boutique     6758 Maddox Boulevard     757-336-0606
Summer sale is in full swing 50% off all women's apparel including Under Armour. Simply Southern and Chincoteague apparel not included.  Sanuks 25% off. Scarves 25% off. 40% off retired Vera Bradley. Over 70 Chamilia beads 50% off. Open 10am - 6pm daily.
Save The Date

Dec 3 - Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade. 7pm. Main Street. Visit  chincoteaguechamber.com/2016-chincoteague-old-fashioned-christmas-parade  for schedule of events, flyer, and parade entry forms. Inclement weather date Friday, Dec 9.
October is Virginia Wine Month. Submit your wine events, specials, tastings, etc. & update your  Virginia.org listing. Email Robin for more info rmamunes@virginia.org or Megan Womack in the Wine Office for more information on Wine Month promotions at Megan.Womack@virginiawine.org 
Attention Local Artisans
The Governor's Mansion is collecting local heritage ornaments from Virginia cities and towns to hang on the 2016 holiday tree.  Contact Nancy Chafin at nchafin@vml.org  
or 804-523-8527 for submission guidelines.
Attention Members
Information for inclusion must be submitted to joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com  by Wednesday each week.

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