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October 6
, 2016
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OUT & ABOUT Weekly Newsletter |
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CHINCOTEAGUE OYSTER FESTIVAL
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!
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...the theme to this year's Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade?
General flyer, registration forms and more.
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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.
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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 8 -
Mega 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.
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Ongoing Activities
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
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
Contractor Cutting of Trees during Fall & Winter -
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
Toms Cove Visitor Center Open 9am - 4pm
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Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
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
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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
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 Club - 2nd 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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Now thru Oct 6 - Bridget Jones's Baby - R - various times
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
Open Fri-Sun
11am - 5pm $4 admission
Free Admission for Children under 12
& active duty military families
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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.
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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.
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Information described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, unless otherwise noted. Dates & events may be subject to change. For current information, please contact the event sponsor.
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Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce | 6733 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
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