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40TH ANNIVERSARY CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND
OYSTER FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 6, 2012
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!


 
45TH ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 
MAY 4, 2013

SAM SAYS...... 
5 Reasons to Visit Chincoteague This Weekend
According to Alison Giska in Examiner.com

b y Robert Reid & Julie Morgenstern

by Raquel Reichard

 Island Getaways Just for You!
From Trip Advisor



June 12-23: Dine-Out for Literacy/Feed-a-Mind. Portion of proceeds on these days goes to Eastern Shore Literacy Council.  June 12--Island Creamery, June 13--Sea Shell Cafe, June 14--Etta's Channel Side, June 18--Bill's Seafood   

 

June 15 & 16: Chincoteague Natural History Association presents Orrin Pilkey, retired professor of geology at Duke University--Dynamic Barrier Islands & Sea Level Rise at Herbert H. Bateman Center.  Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m.  Admission free to program attendees. 757-336-3696 

 

June 16: Calidore String Quartet-first place winners of Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition in Easton MD-- to play at Island Theater at 4 p.m.  Sponsored by Chincoteague Island Arts Organization & Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Tickets at Sundial Books, H&H Pharmacy, Book Bin Onley or  www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org.      

 

June 20: Blood Drive at US Coast Guard Base 3823 Main St. Chincoteague from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

 

June 21: 3rd Thursday Chincoteague Island Theater Company Play Reading (www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

 

June 23: Fintastic Festival at Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke MD from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 

June 28: Summer Cinema Series -- FREE film American Graffiti at dusk at Robert Reed Park.  Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy! 

 

June 29: Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Event--Eastern Shore at Nandua High School in Onley, VA from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  One-of-a-kind free job fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses.  Employers and job seekers must register at www.HoH.GreatJob.net.  

 

June 29-30: Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman's Carnival!  Rides, games, great food, and fun for all.... First 100 people through the gate beginning at 6:30 on June 29 will receive a gift from the Fire Company!  

 

June 30: Music at the Dock--FREE concert at Robert Reed Park featuring Salisbury Brasswerkes at 7 p.m.  

 

June 30: Cert Health & Safety Fair 8:30 a.m. to noon at Captain's Cove Marina Club Parking Lot and Banquet Room.  Free Health tests, chair massage, child ID, handouts, giveaways, fire equipment and smoke house, home security info, water quality info, door prizes....... 

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  • Island Theatre now open: Call 757-336-6109 or visit www.islandtheatres.com.
  • A Chincoteague Pony Rescue Left Unfinished: Since beginning Chincoteague Pony Rescue at their farm in Ridgely MD, Debbie & Tom Ober have rescued 12 ponies; 9 that were sold at the pony auction--4 are now in good health and have been adopted by new owners and 8 are available for adoption.  Latest rescue was to Bristol TN (500 miles away) for a 16 yr. old underweight mare and foal.  Read the full story on www.wildponytales.info.  
  • Girl's Day Out Boutique-Vera Bradley Girlfriends Getaway Promotion.  Purchase new Vera Bradley Weekender with matching tech case and small cosmetic for a great price of $98 (value $150!). Offer ends Sunday June 17.  Open daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 757-336-1400.  Visit us at 6329 Maddox Blvd. Chincoteague.    
  • Carodan Farm Wool Shop--June & July class schedule:www.carodanfarm.com/757-336-0536
    June 16: International Knit in Public Day-- Carodan Farm will be in Robert Reed Park 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yarn Tasting on June 29.    
  • Museum of Chincoteague Island: Marine Art Exhibit of renowned Baltimore artist Louis J. Feuchter June 2-24. Open daily, except Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Chincoteague Island Charterboat Association will sponsor "Take a Kid Fishing Day" on August 1, 2012.  Click Here for Permission Slip.  Call Capt. Charlie-757-336-3528/990-2404