July 27, 2015 'Out & About' Pony Swim Edition

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...all the information you need to know for the

90th Annual Pony Swim and Auction?

No?

Then visit chincoteaguechamber.com/pony-swim to learn more about the Beach Walk, Shuttle Buses & Map, Pony Swim, Auction,

Swim Back, and Carnival. 

 

  

Friday Afternoons on the Porch

2 PM - 4 PM

 

Join us on the Chamber porch to meet 

local organizations & artists, who will teach you about the history and wonder

of Chincoteague & Assateague Islands

through interactive demonstrations.

 

July 31 - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

August 7 - Delmarva Discovery Center

August 14 - Chincoteague Island Library

August 21 -  Assateague Island National Seashore

August 28 - Knitting Group

September 4 -  Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

 

  

Thank you to Chincoteague Pony Drill Team and

Museum of Chincoteague Island for

participating in Friday Afternoons on the Porch!

On July 17th, our guests were able to interact with and learn more about Chincoteague Ponies while visiting with the

Chincoteague Pony Drill Team.

On July 24th, visitors were also about to learn more about the Museum of Chincoteague Island's Life History Project and share their stories for the Museum's archives.

 

 

A Shout out to our New 2016 Members!

 

Geeky Zeal's Studio 4264

Herl's Bath & Tile Solutions

Howl Naturale

 

For more information about all Chamber members, visit

chincoteaguechamber.com/business-directory/catalog.

 

 

 

Chincoteague Bay Field Station

cbfieldstation.org   757-824-5636

 

Chincoteague Island Family YMCA

ymcachesapeake.org/programs/youth/summer-camp/     757-336-6266

 

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

piping-plover.org/childreninthewoods.html   757-336-6122

 

Chincoteague Pony Centre

chincoteague.com/ponycentre     757-336-2776

  

Delmarva Discovery Center

One day camps for students entering Grades 6-8

delmarvadiscoverycenter.org     410-957-9933

 

Ker Place

shorehistory.org     757-787-8012

Click here for camp flyer.

   

MamerSass Reinvented Fashions

mamersass.com/     443-614-2259

 

Queen Hive Farm

chincoteague.com/QueenHive/     757-990-0017

 

Virginia Space Flight Academy

vaspaceflightacademy.org     757-824-3800

 

YMCA Camp Silver Beach

ymcashr.org/camp-silver-beach     757-442-4786

 
 

Thursdays Now until Aug 20 - Tales for Tots. Chincoteague Island Library. 10 AM. Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts for children "almost" 3-5 years old. 4077 Main Street. chincoteagueislandlibrary.org

  

Jul 27-Aug 1 - 90th Annual Chincoteague Fireman's Carnival. 7 PM to 11 PM. Carnival Grounds. 3648 Main Street. chincoteaguechamber.com

 
Jul 28 - U.S. Coast Guard Open House. Search and Rescue helicopter demonstrations, tours, knot tying, line heaving, kids activities, prizes and more. Food for purchase. 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Free. 3823 Main Street. 757-336-2874.
  
Jul 29 - 90th Annual Pony Swim. Between 7 AM - 9 AM. For more info, visit chincoteaguechamber.com/pony-swim
 
Jul 30 - Pony Auction.  Chincoteague Carnival Grounds. 3648 Main Street. 8 AM. For more info, visit chincoteaguechamber.com/pony-swim
   
Jul 30 - Night Sky Summer Nights. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center event held on Assateague Island! 7:30 PM - 10 PM.  sites.wff.nasa.gov/wvc 757-824-1344
 
Jul 31 - Pony Swim Back. Time TBA. For more info, visit chincoteaguechamber.com/pony-swim

Aug 3 - Chincoteague Kids Fishing Day. Sponsored by Chincoteague Island Charter Boat Association and Virginia Marine Resource Commission. 8 AM - 12 PM. Chincoteague area children ages 7-13. Lunch provided and free gift. Pre-register by Aug 1 at 757-990-2404 or 757-336-3528.
 
Aug 6 - Summer Cinema in the Park. Apollo 13. Robert Reed Downtown Park. Free movie on the big screen. Begins at dusk (approx. 8:30 PM).  chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

Aug 13 - Night Sky Summer Nights. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center event held on Assateague Island! 7:30 PM - 10 PM.  sites.wff.nasa.gov/wvc 757-824-1344

Aug 27 - Free Tennis Lessons. Veteran's Memorial Park. East Side Drive. Adults (16+) 9 AM - 10 AM. Youth (6-15) 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM. To register or for more info contact Richard Werksman 757-336-3241 or Rick Willis 757-894-4068. [email protected]

 

Aug 27 - Night Sky Summer Nights. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center event held on Assateague Island! 7:30 PM - 10 PM. sites.wff.nasa.gov/wvc 757-824-1344

Aug 27 - Summer Cinema in the Park. Moonstruck. Robert Reed Downtown Park. Free movie on the big screen. Begins at dusk (approx. 8:30 PM).  chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

 

Sep 5-6 - Chincoteague Decoy Carvers' & Artists' Association Decoy Show. Chincoteague Center. 6155 Community Drive. Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM. Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM. For more info contact Cinda Walls

410-546-1635.

  
Sep 10-12 - Chincoteague Island Plein Air Event. Applications now being accepted. 757-336-0044 chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
 
Sep 12 - 11th Annual Poker Run for Kids. Chincoteague Police. 11 AM. $35/person includes poker hand, t-shirt, pin, door prize ticket & food. 757-336-3155. facebook.com/cpdpokerrun?fref=ts

Sep 26 - Chili/Chowder Cook-off & Car Show. Sponsored by Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Carnival Grounds. 3648 Main Street. Car Show 10 AM - 3 PM. Cook-off 12 PM - 4 PM. cvfc3.com

 

LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE!

  

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND-OPOLY $30 -  The 20th Anniversary Edition Chincoteague Island-opoly (Collector's Edition) is available at the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

PONY PENNING SHUTTLE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

The Town of Chincoteague is seeking volunteers to ride the Pony Penning shuttles on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 to assist visitors with information about the shuttles & Pony Swim activities. If you would like to volunteer or need information on the Pony Shuttle, please call the Town Office at 757-336-6519.

 

 

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility

Launch Info: 757-824-2050
 
Open Daily10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday Public Programs
11 AM - Story Time
2 PM - Model Rocket Launch
Admission Free 757-824-2298
  
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Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge

Lighthouse Tours
July & Aug - Fri-Tue 9 AM - 3 PM
Last climb begins at 2:30 PM

Wildlife Tours
Jul 1-Aug 2 - Thurs-Mon 10 AM & 3 PM
Adult $12.50     Children $6.50
Make reservations at 757-336-3696

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Assateague Island National Seashore

Program Schedule for Jul 26 - Aug 1 

nps.gov/asis/index.htm 

 

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    Museum of Chincoteague
757-336-6117
Pony Swim Week Open Dail y
11 AM - 4 PM
$3 Adults, Children 12 & under Free

Regular Summer Hours
Tuesday - Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
 
Growing Up With Misty with
Billy King Beebe & Barbara Beebe Gray
Jul 27, 28, 30 - 2 PM & 3 PM
 
Remembering Surfer Dude
Share your stories.
Jul 28 - 4 PM

Bill Troxler - Original Songs
Based on Island History - Aug 1 - 2 PM

Bill Borges - Beacons of Light Across the Water: A History of Lighthouses - Aug 8 - 2 PM

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Chincoteague Island Library
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
Thurs.  1 PM - 8 PM
Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM
    

For information about 2015 Chincoteague Island Events visit chincoteaguechamber.com/events

  

Community Event Calendar

 (maintained by Town of Chincoteague)

 

Town of Chincoteague Newsletter

 

What's Up With You? 

Send brief news no later than Wednesday of each week to:

[email protected]

  

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 Captain Timothy Hill House

Hours of Operation

Wed & Fri 1 PM - 3 PM

captaintimothyhillhouse.com

973-831-5961

 

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Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

chincoteagueculturalalliance.org 

 

Chincoteague Island

Farmers Market

Pony Swim Week Schedule

Tuesday & Saturday 8 AM - Noon

 

Regular Summer Schedule

Wednesday & Saturday

Now thru Sep 5 - 8 AM - Noon

 

Second Saturday Artful Flea

 A curated community yard sale featuring arts, crafts, antiques, jewelry, food & fun.

Second Saturday now thru Sep

 8 AM - 2 PM

     

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Chincoteague Island Arts Organization - Island Theatre

Now-7/30 - Minions PG

12:45, 2:45, 4:50, 6:55, 9:00

 
 7/27-31 - Misty - 11 AM Free

 

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Chincoteague Island Family YMCA
Free one-year membership to
students entering 6th Grade. Registration begins Aug 1. 
 
"Paint the Marsh" Watercolor Workshop
taught by Fine Artist
  Daniel P. Turner Thomas.
Beginner & Intermediate levels
July 31 5 PM - 8 PM at YMCA
$35 including supplies  Ages 16 & up
Register at 757-336-6222 or
 
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Chincoteague Island
Ghost Adventures

Open Tue-Sat 12 PM - 8 PM

Ghost tours Wed-Sat

beginning June 19 at 8:30 PM.

Purchase tickets in store

7011 Maddox Blvd. 2nd Floor

or at cighostadventures.com 
 

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Daniel P. Turner Thomas

Limited Edition Print

"Pony Swim Back" will be auctioned

at Pony Auction Jul 30

 

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Eastern Shore of Virginia

Historical Society

Aug 14 - Music on the Lawn w/

Herbie D and the Dangermen

Ker Place 69 Market Street Onancock

6 PM. Free.

 

Master Craftsman Kurt Lewin teaching a Windsor Chair making class. Use traditional tools and techniques. Adult program. All materials provided w/ individual instruction. Ker Place.

Aug 18-22. Space is limited. Fee: $750.

Pre-register at 757-787-8012. 

 
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 Island Foods Great Valu

Open daily at 7:30 AM
6277 Cleveland Street
757-336-5829
Full service grocery store
  
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MamerSass Reinvented Fashions

Red Carpet Kids Fashion Show

Aug 6 - 6:00 PM - 7:30PM

 

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Sundial Books

4065 Main Street

757-336-5825

Jul 27-31 - Book signings featuring various authors & titles.

7/29 - Live Music w/ Greg Shupe

6 PM - 8 PM

 sundialbooks.net 

 

 

Tickets Available Now!  $40 per person

43rd Annual Oyster Festival - October 10, 2015

48th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival - May 7, 2016
 
Purchase tickets online at chincoteaguechamber.com, at Chamber office, or call 757-336-6161.

2016 Chamber Members

 

Capt. Ed's On Island Tyme Boat Tours ~ Chinc-O-Twist Soft Pretzels ~ Chincoteague Island Outfitters, LLC

Designing Women Florist ~ Island Drywall ~ Ledo Pizza ~ Pause for Paws, LLC ~ Ricky's Seafood & Produce

SouthEast Expeditions
 

Visit chincoteaguechamber.com/business-directory/catalog for membership directory.
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