August 20, 2015 'Out & About' Weekly Newsletter

 By the Sea. By the Bay. By the Stars.

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Chincoteague Oyster Festival

October 10, 2015

Tom's Cove Park

$40 per person (ages 5 and up)

 

Tickets available at chincoteaguechamber.com,

in the Office at 6733 Maddox Boulevard, or at 757-336-6161

 
   
Summer is coming to a close, but we have many great festivals and community events throughout the year on and around Chincoteague Island. Have you seen our Schedule of Events?
No?
Then visit  chincoteaguechamber.com/events to see the most current and up-to-date listing of events to help you plan your next visit with us. 

  
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.
 
August 21 -  National Park Service
Assateague Island National Seashore
Sheep once roamed freely on Assateague. The village women cleaned and prepared the wool for spinning. They spun the wool and knit it for their families. Come learn how raw wool is transformed into yarn. Touch some historic fleece and see how a spinning wheel works.

August 28 - Knitting Group
September 4 -  Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

  

Thank you to Chincoteague Island Library for

participating in Friday Afternoons on the Porch!

Guests learned about the library's 20 years of service

to the community and had the opportunity to color

with Ms. Linda and Ms. Nancy.

 

 

A Shout out to our New 2016 Members!

 

Nassawango Golf Course

Pirate Ship Adventures of Chincoteague

 

For more information about all Chamber members, visit

chincoteaguechamber.com/business-directory/catalog.

 
 
Aug 20 - Third Thursday Theatre. The Chincoteague Theatre Company. 6309 Church Street. 8 PM. $5 per person. chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
 
Aug 22 - Music on the Dock. CAISO Caribbean Steelband. 7 PM. Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Free. Bring chair/blanket. chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

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

 

Aug 29 - Archaeological dig at the original site of the Captain Timothy Hill House. Waiting list to participate. 757-336-6117 [email protected] chincoteaguemuseum.com

 

Aug 29 - Tour Captain Timothy Hill House. 5122 Main Street. 8 AM - 10 AM and 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM.

 

Aug 29 - Photo slideshow and discussion of the day's archaeological finds from Captain Timothy Hill House dig. Museum of Chincoteague Island. 7125 Maddox Blvd.  $3 Admission chincoteaguemuseum.com

 

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 11 - Serving Up the Shore Farm to Table Dinner. Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Social 6 PM. Dinner 6:45 PM. 34001 Mill Dam Road, Wallops Island. $50 per person. A gourmet farm to table meal that showcases and celebrates locally grown and produced foods and beverages, created by local chefs. cbfieldstation.org 757-824-5636.
 
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 16 - 3rd Annual Senior Citizen Evening Cruise with Daisy's Island Cruises. Chincoteague Charterboat Association. 5 PM - 7 PM. To attend, call Captain Mary at 757-894-9862.
 
Sep 26 - Annual Beach Clean-up on Assateague Island National Seashore. Registration begins 8 AM at Herbert H. Bateman Center. 8231 Beach Road. 757-336-6122.
 
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
 
Sep 28 - Total Lunar Eclipse (early morning hours)


AMERICA'S HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWN
SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT SALE - $10 EACH!
  
These shirts must go in order to make way for 2015 Oyster
Festival merchandise. Limited quantities available:
  
SMALL - Blue, Tan
MEDIUM - Black, White ...
LARGE - Black, Tan, White
X-LARGE - Black, Tan, White, Yellow
2XL - Black, Tan, White, Yellow
3XL - Black, Blue, Purple, Tan, White, Yellow
 
Stop in the Chamber office at 6733 Maddox Blvd or call 757-336-6161 to purchase yours today. Shipping available for additional fee.

 

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility

Launch Info: 757-824-2050
Next Launch: Black Brant IX
Technology Demo Rocket
September 29 - 7:00-7:41 PM
 
Open Daily10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday Public Programs
11 AM - Toddler Craft Time
2 PM - Science on the Sphere
Free Admission 757-824-2298

Aug 20 - 5 PM - Airborne Science Mission: Operation IceBridge
  
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Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge

Lighthouse Tours
August - Fri-Tue 9 AM - 3 PM
Sept-Nov - Sat & Sun 9 AM - 3 PM
Last climb begins at 2:30 PM

Wildlife Tours
August - Thurs-Mon 10 AM - Free
September - Fri-Sun 10 AM - Free
Make reservations at 757-336-3696

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Assateague Island National Seashore

Program Schedule Aug 16 - 22

nps.gov/asis/index.htm 

 

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    Museum of Chincoteague
757-336-6117
Summer Hours
Aug 20 Only - Closing at 3 PM
Tuesday - Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
$3 Adults, Children 12 & under Free
 
Myrna Cherrix - Before It Was a National Wildlife Refuge: Assateague Island History - Aug 22 at 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:
  
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96.5 CTG
Bringing live, play-by-play coverage of the Chincoteague Ponies High School Football Team again this season!
Sponsors are needed by mid-August, so act quickly!    757-336-1118

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Captain Timothy Hill House
Open for tours on  Fridays 1 PM - 3 PM
973-831-5961

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Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Chincoteague Island
Farmers Market
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

8/14-20 - Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation PG-13
 
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Chincoteague Island Family YMCA
Free one-year membership to
students entering 6th Grade. Registration begins Aug 1.
 
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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
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Chocklett Press
Seeking chocolate makers for annual calendar. Submit hi resolution image of your specialty, description, address & contact info. Highlight your business. [email protected]
800-533-4146
 
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Eastern Shore of Virginia
Historical Society
Aug 18-22 - 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.
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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The Jackspot
Aug 27 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
'Sip & Paint' with local artist Jamie Thompson in Narrows Ballroom
$40 per painter
757-336-0043
  

   Tickets Available!

$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.

Welcome to our New Chamber Members

 

Alward Heating & Air ~ Capt. Ed's On Island Tyme Boat Tours ~ Chinc-O-Twist Soft Pretzels

Chincoteague Island Outfitters, LLC ~ Delmarva Business Network ~ Designing Women Florist

Geeky Zeal's Studio 4264 ~ Herbs and Artistry ~ Herl's Bath & Tile Solutions ~ Howl Naturale

Island Drywall ~ Ledo Pizza ~ Pause for Paws, LLC ~ Ricky's Seafood & Produce ~ SouthEast Expeditions

 

Visit chincoteaguechamber.com/business-directory/catalog for membership directory.
These materials and the activities described herein, are not sponsored or endorsed by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, unless otherwise noted. Dates and events are subject to change due to circumstances beyond control. For current information, please contact the event sponsor.
The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is an organization whereby many different business
interests have joined together in a combined manner to maximize their ability to attract and increase the number of visitors to Chincoteague Island. The ultimate goal of the organization is to communicate the message that Chincoteague, the "Beautiful Land Across the Water," is the most desirable location to visit and/or vacation with family or friends.
CONTACT US
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce - 6733 Maddox Blvd. - Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 - 757-336-6161
Visitor's Guide & tourism inquiries should be sent to [email protected]
  

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