February 12, 2016

'Out & About' Weekly Newsletter

February is American Heart Month 
  
Annual General Membership Meeting
February 25, 2016 at 10:00 am
The Chincoteague Center - 6155 Community Drive
 
Guest speaker
Staci Martin, Development Specialist
Virginia Tourism Corporation
 
Election of New Board Members
 
Refreshments provided by Virginia Tourism Corporation
and Highway Information Media
 
To view the formal invitation, click here.
 
RSVP by February 18 to 757-336-6161 or
  
    
....the amazing line-up of 2016 Easter Decoy & Art Festival exhibitors?
No?  
Then visit chincoteaguedecoyshow.com to see the growing list. Limited spaces are still available.

The highest award given at the festival is the Curtis Merritt Award of Excellence. Be sure to click on the 'Curtis Merritt' tab and read about the young man that this award is named after.
  

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For a complete listing of community events, visit


Feb 12 - Ziti and Salad or Brats and Potato Salad served by American Legion Riders. 5pm - 7 pm. American Legion. 4023 Main Street.
 
F eb 12 - Downstairs at Ker Place featuring The Becky Livas Trio. Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society. Co-produced by Why, Yes! Consulting. 69 Market Street, Onancock. 6pm - 9pm. Cash bar & hors d'oeuvres. $10 Members. $15 Non-Members. View flyer here.
757-787-8012 shorehistory.org/
 
Feb 13 - Breakfast Buffet. American Legion. 8am - 10am. The Legion Auxiliary will also hold a bake sale. 4023 Main Street.
 
Feb 13 - 19th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Toms Cove Visitor Center. Free. For more info, call 757-336-6577, press 2.
 
Feb 13 - 10th Annual Death by Chocolate. Historic Main Street Merchants. 9am - 4pm. 757-336-3434.  chincoteaguemerchants.com

Feb 13 - Birddog and the Road Kings in concert at Island Theatre.
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Island Arts Organization. Doors open at 7pm. Performance 7:30pm. Tickets $15 Sundial Books, H&H Pharmacy or online at ciarts.org. 4074 Main Street. Click here for flyer.

Feb 13 - Nature Lovers Dinner, a Valentine's Day Weekend dinner hosted by Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Tickets are limited. Visit cbfieldstation.org to register.

Feb 13-14 - "Mornings at Seven" 1939 comedy by Paul Osborn about four sisters & their husbands in a small Midwestern town. Chincoteague Island Theatre Company. 7pm. Doors open 6:30pm. Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Headquarters. 6309 Church Street. Tickets $10 each at H&H Pharmacy, Sundial Books and chincoteagueculturalalliance.org 
 
Feb 14 - Virginia Opera "An Afternoon of Opera & Broadway" presented by the Arts Council of the Eastern Shore and sponsored by Shore Bank. Nandua High School, 26350 Lankford Hwy, Onancock. 2:30pm.  Visit acesva.org for more information.

Feb 18 - Missless Pageant presented by Chincoteague High School After Prom Committee. An evening of feather boas & sequins as the Boys of CHS compete for the crown. Island Theatre. 7pm. Admission $7.00. Refreshments for sale. 4074 Main Street.
 
Feb 19 - American Red Cross Blood Drive. Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. 6th floor Board Room. 11am - 3pm. Make appt. at redcrossblood.org. For more info call 757-414-8050.
 
Feb 19 - Steamed Shrimp and Steamed Clams. American Legion. 5pm - 7pm. 4023 Main Street.
 
Feb 19 - Astronomy and Night Sky Winter Series. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center. Route 175. 7pm - Astronomy 101 Presentation followed by Night Sky Telescope Viewing, astronomy-themed movies, hands-on activities & crafts from 7pm - 10pm.  Free. 757-824-1344 sites.wff.nasa.gov/wvc  Event also scheduled for Mar 18.
 
Feb 20 - Coffeehouse at Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. A monthly musical event series. Doors open 6:30pm. Performances begin 7:00pm. $5 Adult. $3 Student (aged 22 and under) 6309 Church Street chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

Feb 25 - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Annual General Membership Meeting. 10am. The Chincoteague Center. Guest Speaker Staci Martin, Development Specialist from Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Sponsored by Virginia Tourism Corporation & Highway Information Media. 6155 Community Drive. RSVP by Feb 18 to 757-336-6161 or [email protected]

Feb 26 - Soup, Chili, and Chowder served by Legion Auxiliary. 5pm - 7pm. American Legion. 4023 Main Street.
 
Feb 27 - Reptile Festival. Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum. 10am - 4pm. Live animal programs by Salisbury Zoo @ 2:15pm and Reptile Wonders @ 1pm & 3pm. Adults $5. Children $2. Members free. 2 Market Street, Pocomoke. 410-957-9933


    
CONGRATULATIONS TO
 
Poseidon's Pantry Gourmet Grocery & Deli,
who is now green certified through the Virginia Green Program.
Click here to learn more.

Virginia Green is the Commonwealth of Virginia's campaign to promote environmentally-friendly practices in all aspect of Virginia's tourism industry.

    
VOTE FOR BEST OF VIRGINIA!

Let the voting begin for Coastal Virginia Magazine's
 "Best of Readers' Choice Awards"!
Vote at coastalvirginiamag.com/bestofvoting/ for...
Chincoteague, VA - Weekend Getaway
Blue Crab Bay Co. - Specialty Food Market
Eastern Shore Events & Rentals - Banquet/Events Hall
Island Creamery - Ice Cream/Frozen Treats
Island House Restaurant (several categories)

One vote per person per day per sub-category.
Voting ends February 22 at 5pm.
  
    
TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING!
Remember the Chamber's Pre-Loved Treasures Silent Auction at the Easter Decoy & Art Festival. 
  
Donate and include a history of your treasure.
This year's auction will benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island's Miles Hancock Carving Shed Project.
 
 
SAVE THESE DATES
 
Mar 25 & 26 - Easter Decoy & Art Festival
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
March 25 - Noon - 6pm
March 26 - 9am - 4pm
Chincoteague Combined School
Click here for artist application. Limited space still available.
for more information.
   
  
    
Apr 1 & 2 - Spring Round Up
  
    
Apr 13 - Accomack-Northampton Regional Job Fair
9am - 1pm. Workforce Development Center
Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa. 
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Shore Community College, and Northampton County Chamber of Commerce.
Contact Mickie Spangler 757-789-1756 [email protected]
for more information.
  
 
May 7 - 48th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
  

Oct 8 - 44th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
For more information, visit

 
 

Brand and Advertising
Virginia Tourism Corporation is looking for high-resolution, professional photographs to promote our locality/attraction. Contact [email protected] to share.
  
New Virginia.org Mobile-First Design
Due to Virginia.org's new mobile-first design, please take a moment to update your business and event listings with larger images
to ensure the best look for your listing.
 
 
N ASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Launch Info: 757-824-2050
Mission: MUSIC Terrier-Improved Malemute Suborbital
No earlier than Feb 16, 2016

 
Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM
Free Admission 757-824-2298
  
Public Programs
11am - Space Racers Activity
2pm - What's Up At Wallops
  

Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge
Open 6am - 6pm
 
Herbert H. Bateman Center
Open 9am - 4pm
 
 
Assateague Island National Seashore
Toms Cove Visitor Center
Open Fri-Mon 9am - 4pm thru Feb

To learn more about the  Assateague Island National Seashore Draft General Management Plan & public meeting locations, click here.
 
    
For 4th Graders thru August 2016
 
   Chincoteague Island Library
4077 Main Street  757-336-3460
 
Tales for Tots
Wednesdays at 9:30am
for Children ages almost 3 to 5
Spring Session - Mar 9 - May 27
  
   Chincoteague Bay Field Station
cbfieldstation.org
Current Newsletter
  
Mar 4-7 - Alternate Spring Break
Click here for details
 
Internship opportunities available at
  
   Museum of Chincoteague Island
757-336-6117
CLOSED for Season
 

Town of Chincoteague 

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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Comfort Suites Chincoteague
4195 Main Street   757-336-3700
Romance Package
Waterfront Suite, chocolates, champagne & breakfast in bed!
 
Seafood Festival Package
Two Night Stay, Two tickets to the festival & late check-out.
 
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Eastern Shore Events & Rentals
757-646-0607
Winter Special
Book a Winter Oyster Roast for 75 people or more and receive a FREE 20' x 20' tent with sidewalls and perimeter lighting to liven up your event ($600 value)
  
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The Fairfield Inn and Suites, by Marriott, Chincoteague
3913 Main Street 757-336-0043
Romantic Refuge on
Valentine's Day Weekend
Includes 1 night stay, $60.00 to
The Jackspot Restaurant
Bottle of Champagne & Box of Chocolates
  
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Four Seasons Florist
4405 Deep Hole Road
757-336-0643
Don't forget your favorite person or significant other on Valentines Day!  Place your order now to show your love on this special day. 
We will be open until 5:00 PM on Saturday Feb 13th & 9:00 - 1:00 PM Sunday Feb 14th.

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H&R Block
130 Newtowne Blvd
Pocomoke City, MD   410-957-0149
It's Refund Season! To celebrate, we're giving away $1,000 to 1,000 people daily. Three winners so far from this location.
  
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Historic Main Street Merchants
Seafood Festival Weekend Raffle
2 Night Stay at Waterside Inn (5/6-8/16), 2 Tickets to the Seafood Festival, $50 gift cert. to The Jackspot, Boat Tour for 2 from Captain Dan's ,& 1/2 bushel clams
Tickets $5 each - available at Merchant Locations or call
757-336-3700
Drawing Date - March 19, 2016
  
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Island Theatre
4074 Main Street
757-336-6109  islandtheatres.com

Winter Classic Series - 7pm
757-702-2170 ciarts.org
$5 tickets available at the door.
Discounts available at chincoteagueislandarts.org

Feb 12 - Singing in the Rain (1952)Sponsored by S. Lane/ N. Chidester
  
Feb 19 - 2001:A Space Odyssey (1968)
  
Feb 26 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Sponsored by Fairfield Inn and Suites
  
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Massage Away
Feb 13 - Couples Massage Workshop 1pm-3pm.
Island Motor Inn Conference Room
4391 Main Street
Cost:  $50 per couple
Learn how to professionally massage your loved one
Reservations at 757-710-2490
  
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Pirate Ship Adventures
757-894-5714
Ahoy Matey! Pirate Ship Adventures of Chincoteague will be here in May!
The adventure of a lifetime awaits children of all ages. Arrr!
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Right Up Your Alley
757-990-2069
Thurs & Fri - 11am - 2-ish
Sat & Sun 11am- 4-ish
Weekly Specials
Chili Verde Rolled Tacos
Ham & Cheese Quesadilla 
Cheese & Bean Taquito with Guacamole, & Shrimp Tempura Taco w/Avocado Crèma

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The Jackspot
6262 Marlin Street  757-336-0512
Open Valentines Weekend
  
Feb 12 - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Feb 13 - 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
 
Come enjoy Jackspot Brunch
Feb 14 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  
 
Your Richmond Connections
 
    Senator Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr.     lynwoodlewis.com     866-787-1094 or 757-7871094
Delegate Robert S. Bloxom, Jr.     [email protected]     robbloxom.com     804-698-1000

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AARD-ALLTUF Screenprinters ~ Almost Heaven at Assateague Inn ~ Alward Heating & Air
American Legion Post #159 Family ~ Assateague Boat & Kayak Tours
Capt. Ed's On Island Tyme Boat Tours ~ Chinc-O-Twist Soft Pretzels
Chincoteague Bay Trails End Association, Inc. ~ Chincoteague Gifts ~ 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 ~ In Tune Massage Therapy ~ Island Drywall ~ Ledo Pizza ~ Marina Hotel & Suites - Chincoteague ~ Nassawango Golf Course ~ New Church Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Pirate Ship Adventures of Chincoteague ~ Pause for Paws, LLC ~ Ricky's Seafood & Produce
Savage Onsite Septic, LLC ~ SouthEast Expeditions ~ The Arts Council of the Eastern Shore (ACES)
The Farmer's Daughter ~ Tours R Us

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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.
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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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