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February 17, 2017
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OUT & ABOUT Weekly Newsletter
Copyright © 2017. All Rights Reserved.
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February is American Heart Month
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Plan Your 2017 Chincoteague Island Getaway with the
Chincoteague Visitor's Guide & Membership Directory
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49th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
"Friends of the Festival" Sponsor, Hospitality Vendor, or Arts & Crafts Vendor
Click here for application.
Deadline is March 24th.
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Have You Seen...
No? Then take a few minutes to view our new
Tour Operators landing page with valuable information for tour groups and our
"I Do" page, when planning your most special day on beautiful Chincoteague Island.
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Upcoming Activities
Feb 17-20 - 20th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Come observe & record species of birds and their numbers in the backyard bird garden of the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center. Learn more at
fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague
Feb 17
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Steamed Shrimp & Clams Dinner. 5pm - 7pm. Chincoteague American Legion Post #159, 4023 Main Street. Carry out available after 6:30pm supplies permitting. Learn more.
Feb 17 - Winter Lecture Series - Bayside vs. Seaside: Different Playing Fields. 6pm - 7pm. Presented by ESVA Historical Society & held at Onancock Baptist Church. Local award-winning writer CL Marshall will look at two local areas which are filled with fowl, but have diverse terrain. Free admission to members. $5 to not-yet members. Purchase tickets at 757-787-8012 or
Feb 17-18 - 11th Annual Death By Chocolate. Feb 17 4pm - 8pm. Feb 18 10am - 4pm. Prize Drawing on Feb 18 @ 4:30pm at Island Theatre. Playing cards can be picked up at any of the 28 participating businesses. Enjoy a chocolate delight and get your playing card validated. Finish at the Waterside Inn for door prize registration. Contact Ruthann or Donna at 757-336-3434 for participating businesses & info. Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants. chincoteaguemerchants.com
Feb 18 -
Pop Up Dinner.
6pm-9pm. Christ United Methodist Church, 6253 Church Street. Four course meal prepared by Pico Taqueria. 50 tickets available. Purchase tickets at Refuge Inn. All funds benefit Habitat for Humanity's Downing Project. For more information, visit facebook.com/picotaqueria
Feb 22 - Representative Scott Taylor Public Town Meeting. 6:30pm. Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa.
Feb 22 -
Workshop: An Introduction to Essential Oils.
6pm. The Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society. Learn about the history, abilities and place in everyday living of essential oils. Introduction style workshop with Lara Hubbard of Well Healthy Living. Make items to use & enjoy at home. $20 Fee. Register at www.shorehistory.org/ticketsales or call 757-787-8012.
Feb 23 - 2017 Missless Pageant presented by Chincoteague High School After Prom. Island Theatre. 7pm. Tickets $7/person. Refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit After Prom 2017.
Feb 25 -
The Future of Health Care Arrives.
7am. Grand Opening of the NEW Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital at 20480 Market Street, Onley, VA. Learn more at
riversideonline.com/shore
Feb 25 -
Cemetery Clean-Up.
9am-12pm. The Museum of Chincoteague Island is partnering with the Town Cemetery Committee to clean up the Christ Union Baptist Cemetery in honor of Black History Month. Bring hedge cutters, clippers, hand saws, rakes & protective clothing. Meet at cemetery on Willow St behind Carnival Grounds. Volunteers of all ages & abilities welcome! No RSVP necessary. Learn more by contacting, Maria Grenchik, Executive Director, Museum of Chincoteague Island at 757-336-6117 or museumofci@gmail.com.
Feb 25 -
WaggaPalooza - Tump Dawgs United for a Dog Park.
1pm. A community fun event to bring awareness and raise funds to promote planning for a future dog park on Chincoteague Island. Events scheduled throughout the day include: Ugly Cake Contest, Island's Best Macaroni & Cheese Bake Off, Community Dog Show (2pm), McGruff the Crime Dog, Pet Photo Portraits, Kissing Booth, My Best Friend Dog Photo Contest Exhibit, Cupcakes for Pupsakes Sale, Silent Auction, In the Dog House Donations, Chow Down By The Pound To Go Service ($5/lb), Coffee & Cold Beverages & Vendors. Live music by The Salt Marsh Ramblers. Tickets $5/person. Limited seating, so ticket pre-purchase is recommended at Chincoteague Island Family YMCA, 6395 Maddox Blvd., Pause for Paws, 6378 Church Street, or Refuge Inn, 7058 Maddox Blvd. Held at The Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Drive. For more info, visit WaggaPalooza on Facebook or contact Donna at 757-990-1022.
Feb 25 -
North Accomack Little League and Youth Football & Cheerleading Dinner and Auction.
Doors open at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm. Auction at 7pm. Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Firehouse, Main Street. Tickets are $25.
Tickets are available at H&H Pharmacy or thru Matthew Reed, Todd Tarr, Kevin Bell, Phil Hickman, & Craig McComb.
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Save The Date
Apr 5 - Accomack-Northampton Regional Job Fair. 9am - 1pm. Eastern Shore Community College, Workforce Development Center, Melfa. Co-sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Northampton County Chamber of Commerce & Virginia Employment Commission. Exhibitor applications available. Space limited. Advanced reservations required. Contact Sandra Johnson at 757-787-2460 info@esvachamber.org.
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
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. "Friends of the Festival" sponsorship, hospitality and vendor applications are now being accepted. Click here for application.
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.
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Ongoing Activities
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Next Launch Window:
Apr 13-27.
Time: TBD.
Mission: Technology Development
Vehicle: Terrier-Improved Malemute
Type: Sub-orbital
Gift Shop closed until March.
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
South OSV Zone is open to 4x4's w/ permit, pedestrians, and horseback. North OSV closed until March 15.
Herbert H. Bateman Center
Open 9am - 4pm
Bald Eagles Nest Updates - 3 eggs on the nest with expected hatch dates of Mar 7, 10 & 13. Visit the Herbert H. Bateman Center to view the new eagle cam!
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Assateague Island National Seashore
Toms Cove Visitor Center Open 9am - 4pm
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Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Register for summer internships and summer and travel courses happening now.
Register for summer college education classes.
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Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Community Center for the Arts
Vendors - Now registering for 2nd Saturday Artful Flea, Chincoteague Island Farmers & Artisans Market. Holly Day Market and Wildlife Art Gallery sites. Call 717-495-7155 for more info.
Market Bags - Click
here for info. Click
here for order form.
Free Kids Art Classes - first Saturday of every month. 1pm
Feb 18-19 -
Chincoteague Island Theatre Company -
The Curious Savage. 7pm. Doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $10. Available at H&H Pharmacy, Sundial Books &
chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Feb 24 -
Chincoteague Story Telling Guild -
Refreshments at 6:30pm & Story Telling at 7pm. Free admission. In partnership with Chincoteague Island Library, Museum of Chincoteague Island, and Chincoteague Cultural Alliance.
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Chincoteague Island Library
Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat - 10am - 5pm. Thurs 1pm - 7pm.
Tales 4 Tots Winter Season - Thursdays now thru May 25. 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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Winter Film Series
presented by Chincoteague Island Arts Organization
ciarts.org
Fridays from Jan 13 - May 19. Tickets $5. 7pm.
Feb 17
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The Birds
(1963) sponsored by Hollyhocks
Feb 24 -
Forrest Gump (1994) sponsored by Margaret Nichols & Jenny Hanyo
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
Reopens Mar 24 for Heritage Days.
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Town of Chincoteague
Water Park 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 accepting comments from citizens regarding the water park 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.
Watch Town meetings
live. Just click on the "Watch Town Meetings Live" button at the top right corner of their website or click here.
The Town's informational television station has moved from Channel 9 to Channel 190.
A new Emergency Operations Center Facebook page will be active during a storm or emergency, serving the safety of citizens and visitors of Chincoteague Island. Click
here for link.
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Member News
American Legion Post #159 4023 Main Street 757-336-9749 Chincoteague Hometown Heroes Banners honoring active duty members who live on the island or whose immediate families live on the island. Stop by the legion or Town of Chincoteague Office to pick up application. No cost to the honoree or applicant/sponsor for 1st year, $30 fee for 2nd or 3rd year applicants. Deadline Apr 25.
Christ United Methodist Church
6253 Church Street
Offering a "Shore Deal" for Delmarva Residents. $75 rate from now until Mar 31.
Eastern Shore Community College 29300 Lankford Highway, Melfa 757-789-1789
Click
here for employment opportunities.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Chincoteague
757-336-0043
website
Feb 17-19 - Stay & Play Package - includes tickets to Chincoteague Island Theatre Company performance of The Curious Savage.
Feb 17-19 - Romance Package - includes breakfast, chocolates, bottle of champagne, $60 gift card to Bill's Restaurant and late 2pm check out.
The Women's Heart Program at PRMC's Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute is a free heart disease risk assessment that includes: cholesterol & HDL testing; ankle/brachial index; resting 12-lead EKG; blood pressure & pulse oximetry testing; a Coronary Risk Profile & more. A follow-up care plan & exercise/nutrition recommendations included.
Free appointments offered every Tues & Thurs morning throughout February. Call 410-543-7026 for an appointment. Lab work is included & is also free.
Looking for a fun-filled summer job? Pirate Ship Adventures is now hiring Pirate Management and Staff for the 2017 season. Hourly plus tips. Great weekend Hours. Starting EASTER weekend. All employees will be drug tested and background checks are required. Contact us on Facebook or call (757) 894-5714.
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.
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6733 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
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