April 23, 2015 'Out & About'  Weekly Newsletter

 

47th ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

May 2, 2015

Noon to 4 PM

Tom's Cove Park

 

Music by Audio Sauce

sponsored by Steamer's Seafood Restaurant

and Capt. Zack's Seafood Carryouts

 

Thank you to our Friends of Festival:

Volunteer Shirts - Mike Lewis/American Solutions for Business

Mugs - Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
Billboards - Chesapeake Outdoor, LLC
Audio Sauce - Steamers Seafood Restaurant
& Capt. Zack's Seafood Carry Outs
Tom's Cove Park
Propane - Watson Gas
Chicken - Tyson Foods
Appetizers - Bill's Seafood Restaurant
Band Tent Set-up - Refuge Inn
Supply Truck - Sysco Eastern Maryland, LLC

 

Capt. Clam Sponsors

   LJT & Associates, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Virginia Tourism Corporation


 

Susie Shrimp Radio Sponsors

Chesapeake Outdoor, LLC

Comfort Suites
Eastern Shore Communications

H&H Pharmacy
Moore's Portable Solutions

Taylor Bank
Tom's Cove Park

Wright's Seafood Restaurant

 

2015 Hospitality Spaces
   BathFitter
Coastline Chemical, Inc.
Floyd Propane
Midway Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-Toyota
The Jackspot/Fairfield Inn & Suites/Marriott
Vacation Village
 
2015 Arts & Crafts under the Big Tent
   Carver - Ed Kuhn
Everything That Glitters - Sue Henry
First Glass Jewelry - Bonnie Kappler
Howl Naturale - Inge Veneziano
Kathy Stuart
Mudboy Guitar Works - Stan Opiel
Photographer - Daniel Thomas
Seaglass Originals - Bonnie Riley
Shells Beach Beads - Shelly Zubko
"The Doll Closet" - Linda Redmond

 

$40 per person; Children under 5 free

Tickets are available at www.chincoteaguechamber.com, in the Chamber office, by calling 757-336-6161 and these locations:

Shore Bank Branches in Onley, Exmore, Chincoteague,

Pocomoke, and Salisbury

PNC Bank Branches in Oak Hall, Onley, Eastville,

Belle Haven, and Chincoteague

Waterside Inn

Tom's Cove Park

 

Enjoy little neck steamed clams, raw bar, steamed shrimp, fried fish,

single fried oysters, clam fritters, clam strips, clam chowder,

chicken, appetizers, salads, boardwalk fries, sweet potato French fries,

hushpuppies, and cornbread.  Non-alcoholic beverages are included in ticket price. Beer will be available for purchase.

 

Festival Shirts available at Chamber office April 28!

 

Sponsored by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.

 

  

A Shout Out to Our Newest Members!

  
MamerSass Reinvented Fashions
Pico Taqueria
Simplistic Design LLC

To learn more about membership benefits or to become a member,
visit chincoteaguechamber.com and click on the Chamber tab.
  

  

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND-OPOLY NOW AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER!

 

The 20th Anniversary Edition of Chincoteague Island-opoly (Collector's Edition) is now available at the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce for $30!

 

Created by the Chincoteague High School After Prom Committee, the proceeds provide students of CHS a safe, fun, and drug/alcohol free After Prom celebration. Stop in and pick yours up today for endless family fun!

 

 

 

Chincoteague Bay Field Station

cbfieldstation.org   757-824-5636

Donate to Kids to Camp Scholarship Campaign

Apply for Kids to Camp Scholarship

 

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

Flyers for students entering Grades 4-5 & Grades 6-8     410-957-9933

 

MammerSass 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 until May 21 - Tales for Tots. Chincoteague Island Library. 10 AM Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts for children "almost" 3-5 years old. 4077 Main Street. For more information visit chincoteagueislandlibrary.org.

 

Apr 24 - Astronomy Night & Hubble 25th Anniversary. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center, Rt. 175 Wallops Island. 7 PM - 9 PM.

Astronomy & Hubble Presentation at 7 PM & 7:30 PM. Telescope Viewing, Hubble 25th Video Series & Children's Activities from 7:30 PM - 9 PM. Click here for event flyer. For more info call 757-824-1344 or sites.wff.nasa.gov/vc.
 
Apr 24 & 25 - Saltwater Brew 'n' Que at Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague. Craft Beer Festival, Professional BBQ Contest, Food, Vendors, Entertainment. Portion of proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. For more info visit, saltwaterbrewnque.com
 
Apr 25 - Proscratinators' Pilgrimmage. Museum of Chincoteague Island. 7125 Maddox Blvd. 2 PM. Last chance to see WWII exhibit. Live WWII-era music with John Beam. For more info, visit chincoteaguemuseum.com or call 757-336-6177.
 
Apr 25 - Eastern Shore House and Garden Tour sponsored by Garden Club of Virginia hosted by Garden Club of the Eastern Shore. Advanced tickets for full tour $40 per person. Day of event $45 with single-site tickets $15. Children 5-12 $20. For more info visit esgardentours.com.

May 1 - Explore the FUTURE. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center. Route 175 Wallops Island. 5 PM - 6:30 PM. Bill Wrobel, WFF Director presenting. Free & open to the public. Gift Shop will be open. For more info, visit sites.wff.nasa.gov/vc.
 
May 2 - Wheel Spinning & Natural Dyeing Workshop. Have you ever wanted to spin your own yarn for knitting, cricketing, or weaving? Chincoteague Bay Field Station. 9AM - 3PM. All are welcome and lunch is included! For more information visit: cbfieldstation.org.
 
May 2 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection day. Chincoteague Convenience Center. 5073 Deep Hole Road. 10 AM - 2 PM. Click here for event flyer with more details, locations, and what items will be collected.

May 2 - 47th ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. Tom's Cove Park Campground. Live music by Audio Sauce sponsored by Steamer's Seafood Restaurant and Capt. Zack's Seafood Carryouts. 12 PM - 4 PM. $40/ticket.  For more info or to purchase tickets call 757-336-6161 or visit chincoteaguechamber.com/events/chincoteague-seafood-festival.
 
May 2Chinco de Mayo. The Museum of Chincoteague Island's annual 
5 x 5 art show & special art sale, complete with live music, food, drinks, & fun! Visit chincoteaguemuseum.com  for more information. Click here for press release.

May 2 - Le Tour de Shore sponsored by Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Four rides: 17, 30, 55, and 75 miles. For more info call 757-787-2460.

May 8 - ShoreFest Golf Tournament. The first spring golf tournament of the year now organized by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce. For more info call 757-787-2460.
 
May 8 - Crusin' with Capt. Zack's Seafood Carryouts - classic cars, hot rods, and more! Get a bite to eat, play corn hole, and enjoy. All welcome to attend. 4422 Deep Hole Road. 4 PM to 8 PM. To be held on the second Friday from May-Sep. facebook.com/events/1595176907361523/
 
May 9 - 21st Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. 10 AM - 3 PM. Herbert H. Bateman Educational & Administrative Center. 8231 Beach Road. For more information, call 757-336-6122. Click here for event flyer & activities.
   
May 9 - Mother Earth Day Festival - arts, crafts, music, environmental booths, kids activities and more. Sponsored by Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 10 AM - 3 PM at Robert Reed Waterfront Park. Vendors prepaid registration required. For more info, visit chincoteagueculturalalliance.org.
 
May 9 - 2nd Saturday Art Stroll. Maddox Blvd. &Main Street. 5 PM - 9 PM. For more info, visit chincoteagueculturalalliance.org.
 
May 12 - 15th Annual Older Americans Extravaganza & Luncheon. Chincoteague Community Center. 6155 Community Drive. 10 AM - 2:30 PM. Must be 60 and over to attend. RSVP at 757-787-3900/757-442-9652.
 
May 13 - Annual Awards Luncheon honoring 2015 Outstanding Business Person and Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Hosted by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. 12 Noon. Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Headquarters. 6309 Church Street. RSVP by May 8th to 757-336-6161 or joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com. Nomination forms available at Chamber office and chincoteaguechamber.com. Nominations must be submitted to Chamber office by April 30th.
  
May 15 - Little Miss & Miss Chincoteague Contest. Sponsored by Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Island Theatre. 4074 Main Street. 6:30 PM. For application and more information call Cristy 757-894-8772 or Mandy 757-894-1635.
 
May 18 - 20 - Free Virginia Safe Boating Class sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-06. Coast Guard Base, Chincoteague.
6 PM - 9 PM. Pre-registration require by May 8. For more info, call
757-824-6335.
 
May 24 - Memorial Day Tribute showing of Honor Flight: One Last Mission; a documentary about four living WWII veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. 3:30 PM. Chincoteague Center. 6155 Community Drive. Monetary and toiletry donations for 'Operation We Care'. For more info call 484-995-6001.
 
May 29 - Astronomy Night: Saturn. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center. 7 PM - 9 PM. Visit nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter/ for more information.
 

 

Updates from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility can be found at

 
NASA Visitor Center 
Normal Hours of Operation:
Open Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday Public Programs - Apr 18
11 AM - Puppet Show
2 PM - SciFiles Saturday
Admission Free 757-824-2298

70th Anniversary Youth

Art Contest

"Art and the Cosmic Connection"

Registration deadline May 30

Click here for more info or call

757-824-1344.

  
  
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Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge
May 9 - 10 AM - 3 PM

21st International Migratory

Bird Day Celebration

Conservation theme is "Restore Birds, Restore Habitats" & focuses on the importance of preserving existing habitats & restoring habitats that benefits birds. For more info, contact Sally at 

757-336-6122 ext. 2134.  

 

1 PM - 2 PM: Tuckahoe State Park in Maryland live bald eagle program

 

For info about Art Logo Contest, click here.  For info about Children's Art Contest, click here.

 

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Assateague Island National Seashore

Click here for Weekend Programs at

Tom's Cove Visitor Center

assateagueisland.com

 

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    Museum of Chincoteague
Spring Hours
Friday - Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
$3 Adults, Children 12 & under Free
 
For info about the "Chincoteague Island Life History Project" visit
  
 

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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
(New Saturday Extended Hours)
  
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(maintained by Town of Chincoteague)
  
  

 

What's Up With You? 

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

joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com

  

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Blue Crab Bay Company 

is celebrating 30 years in business & is giving a free bottle of its Jalapeno Infused Margarita Mixer to anyone 18 or older who comes in to shop. No purchase necessary! Limit one per customer.

29368 Atlantic Drive, Melfa.

757-787-3602

 Open Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM

& Sat 10 AM - 4 PM

 

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Chincoteague Comfort Suites

Current Specials Include

Hunting Special

Romance Package

Seafood Festival Package

 For details, call 757-336-3700 or

 visit ChincoteagueComfortSuites.com   

 

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Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

For current class schedule and happenings, click here

 

Chincoteague Island Farmers Market...combining the best from farm, field & bay.

2015 Dates & Hours:

Saturdays until Sep 1

 9 AM - 1 PM

Wednesdays May 27 - Sep 9

8 AM - 12 PM 

Saturdays Sep 12 - Oct 31

8 AM - 12 PM

 

Second Saturday Artful Flea

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

The second Saturday of the following months:

June, July, August, & September 8 AM - 2 PM

October 9 AM - 3 PM

   

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Chincoteague Island Arts Organization - Island Theatre
Friday Film Series
7 PM     $5 Admission
   Apr 24 -  East of Eden

   May 1 - Citizen Kane


Sunday Matinees

2 PM & 7 PM    $5 Admission

   Apr 26 - The Theory of Everything


 Apr 25 - 7 PM Chesapeake Villages

A documentary about the changes in the Chesapeake Bay's oyster industry featuring Crisfield, Deal Island, & Hoopers Island. Film producers will be in attendance.


 For more info, visit chincoteagueislandarts.org 

 

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  Chincoteague Island Library
20th Anniversary Photo Contest
Take photos in, around, and of the library. Photos in all seasons.
Submissions begin Fall 2015.
More information to follow.

 

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Delmarva Discovery Center
Mommy & Me Preschool Program
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
10:30 - 11 AM - $5 Adult + Child
Each additional Child $2
Free with Membership
 
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Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society
Visit shorehistory.org for a list of current events.

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Girls Day Out

Open 7 days a week

10 AM - 6 PM

NEW coastal gift section and a 

 large selection of retired Vera Bradley on sale.

New stuff arriving daily.

 

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Main Street Merchants

Community Walkway Brick Campaign at Robert Reed Waterfront Park

Buy a Brick - Be Part of the Path

New business section to honor or remember businesses on island.

All proceeds go to park events & improvements. $75.00/ brick

For more info call 757-336-2610 or stop by any Main Street Merchant Business Location

 

          

Scenic Virginia

2015 Virginia Vistas

Photo Contest  

Scenic Virginia,  the statewide organization committed to the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the Commonwealth's scenic beauty,  kicking off its 2015 Virginia Vistas Photo Contest on April 20. Contest rules and regulations can be seen at www.ScenicVirginia.org./gallery. There is no charge to enter, and each entrant may submit up to a total of five images. The deadline for submitting entries is 5 PM May 17. 
  

          

Looking Ahead...

  

Jun 6 - Bicycle Rodeo. Chincoteague Police Department. 9 AM - 12 PM. For more info, call 757-336-3155.
  
Jun 12 - Crusin' with Capt. Zack's Seafood Carryouts - classic cars,
hot rods, and more! Get a bite to eat,
play corn hole, and enjoy. All
welcome to attend. 4422 Deep Hole
Road. 4 PM to 8 PM. To be held on
the second Friday from May-Sep.

 

Jun 19 - 21 - Celebrate Father's Day Weekend with Chincoteague Bay
Field Station! Fun activities include crabbing, campfire, a marsh field trip, seining, NASA visit, and a range of fun family activities. For all ages and commuter rates are available. For more information visit
  
Jun 26 - Opening Night 90th Annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fire
Company Carnival. 7 PM to 10 PM. Carnival Grounds. 3648 Main Street. Carnival dates Jun 26&27, Jul 3&4,
Jul 10&11, Jul 17&18, July 24&25,
Jul 27-Aug 1. For more info, visit chincoteaguechamber.com.
  
Jun 27 - 70th Anniversary Open
House. NASA Wallops Flight Facility.
for more information.

 

              

Welcome to our new 2015 members!

 

Affordable Business Systems, Inc. ~ Beebe Ranch ~ Bonnie's Bounty ~ Cavallino Design
Chesapeake Outdoor, LLC ~ Chincoteague Nature Encounters ~ Chincotech Corp. ~ Chocklett Press, Inc. 
Community Alliance Chapel ~ Daniel Thomas Fine Art ~ Derrickson Construction ~ Eastern Shore Bail Bonds Eastern Shore Communication ~ Eastern Shore Landscape Management, Inc. ~ Eclectic Beachcomber
Floyd Propane ~ H&R Block ~ Hear On The Shore ~ Hubbmuscle Personal Training & Nutrition Center
Hudson's Home Improvements, Inc. ~ Island Dental ~ Kellam's Affordable Cleaning, Inc. ~ LJT & Associates, Inc. 
Marina Club Restaurant ~ Marsh Mud Pottery ~ Mears Oil Co., Inc.
Precision Plumbing & Contracting Services, LLC ~ Right Up Your Alley ~ Seaside Properties, LLC
Smokey's, LLC ~ TD Digital Printers ~ Terry Brothers, Inc. ~ The Island House Restaurant
Wavehouse Grill & Beach Side Bakery ~ Windwater Architects / Laura Lintz

To learn more about membership benefits or to become a member,
visit chincoteaguechamber.com and click on the Chamber tab.
  

 

Click on image to view 2015 Visitor's Guide  

          

Please Note New Chamber Email Addresses  

 Evelyn Shotwell, Executive Director - eshotwell@chincoteaguechamber.com 

Lea Ann Smullin, Office Manager - leaann@chincoteaguechamber.com

Joanne Moore, Marketing & Event Coord. - joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com

Travel Guide requests and tourism inquiries should be sent to info@chincoteaguechamber.com

  

Chincoteague is the 2014 Coastal Living #1 America's Happiest
Seaside Town

  

Assateague VA/MD voted #6
in USA Today's 10Best
U.S. Islands

Chincoteague is 2015
 Traveler's Choice #8 Island