February 27, 2015
'Out & About'  Weekly Newsletter

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Chincoteague Island has been nominated in USA TODAY's

10Best Readers' Choice

travel award contest in the

Best Coastal Small Town category!

 Please vote once a day now and until March 16th at 11:59 am at 10best.com/awards/travel/best-coastal-small-town/.  

  

          

New Email Addresses at Chamber  


Due to upgrades in internet service, new email addresses have been established for Chamber staff.  Please check your contacts and make changes accordingly.

 

 Evelyn Shotwell, Executive Director

[email protected] 

(no change)

 

Lea Ann Smullin, Office Manager

[email protected]

(delete [email protected])

 

Joanne Moore, Marketing & Event Coordinator

[email protected]

(delete [email protected])

 

Travel Guide requests and tourism inquiries should be sent to [email protected]

  

  

A Shout Out to Our Newest Members!

  
Seaside Properties, LLC

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

Feb 28 - 4th Annual Frozen Assets Ride by American Legion Riders Post 159. Meet at Royal Farms (Rt. 175 & Atlantic Rd.) at 10 AM. Go at 11 AM. Two wheelers and door slammers welcome. $10 donation to participate. Contact Rob Robinson at 757-709-9375 for more information.

 

Mar 2 - The Mayor & Town Council of the Town of Chincoteague will hold a public hearing in Council Chambers to hear public comment on the Floodplain Ordinance - Amend Town Code-Chapter 30 Floods with changes including but not limited to adoption of revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study; which will go into effect May 18, 2015. 7 PM. 6150 Community Drive. For more info & to review copy of revised documents, contact Bill Neville, Town Planning Director at

757-336-6519.

 

Mar 6 - Bingo Night presented by Chincoteague High School After Prom. Chincoteague High School. Doors open 6 PM. Games start 6:30 PM. Admission $5, includes ticket for door prize (decoy donated by Arthur Leonard). Bingo cards $1/game for cash prizes & $0.50/game for non-cash prizes. Food & drink available for purchase. Grand prize $500 Blackout!

 

Mar 8 - Daylight Savings Time - SPRING AHEAD!

 

Mar 10 - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Annual General Membership Meeting (Rescheduled from Feb 26th). 10 AM at Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street. Guest speakers Kevin Sloan, Project Leader at Chincoteague & Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Complex; Sally Bowden, Lead Park Ranger, CNWR; and Michael Dixon, Supervisory Visitor Services Manager, CNWR. Election of new Board Members. Refreshments prepared by Mr. Paul's Kitchen & sponsored by Shore Bank. RSVP by Mar 3 to [email protected] or 757-336-6161.

 

Mar 11 - Accomack-Northampton Regional Job Fair at Eastern Shore Community College Workforce Development Center. 9 AM - 1 PM. 35+ employers present. For more info contact Kimberlee Ormsby at

757-789-5927 or [email protected].

 

Mar 11 - 5th Annual Free Senior Luncheon courtesy of Chincoteague Police Department. Don's Seafood Restaurant. 11:30 AM. An event to show appreciation to the most valued & respected segment of our community. All Chincoteague senior citizens are urged to contact their senior friends/acquaintances & bring them along to share in good food & friendly conversation. If you need a ride or assistance getting to luncheon, please call the Department at 757-336-3155 on March 10th.  


Mar 14 - In Search of the Shamrocks sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day & Spring with a day of fun & prizes. Don't forget to wear your green!  For more info, contact Laurie Walton at 484-995-6001.
 
Mar 14 - "Eastern Shore Got Talent". Reveal your special talent. A fun-filled evening of unique entertainment, food, drink & prizes. Sign up to compete by Mar 6. Admission $5. Chincoteague Center. 6155 Community Drive. For info call 757-336-0614.

Mar 17 - St. Patrick's Day buffet featuring corned beef & cabbage; with ham, potatoes, green beans, home-made mac 'n cheese, home-made rolls & butter, beverage & dessert. Mr. Paul's Kitchen. 5030 Chicken City Road. 5 PM - 7 PM. Adults, $14.96, children under 12, $6.94. Sign up in advance by calling 757-336-6848, or stop in during business hours.

 
Mar 19 to 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.
 
Mar 21 - Indoor Yard Sale at Chincoteague Center. Shop! Sell! Lunch!
8 AM - 2 PM. Admission $3. Tables $15 & 10' booths (3 tables) $40. 6155 Community Dr. To book or for more info contact 757-336-0614 or email [email protected]
 
Mar 28 & 29 - Chincoteague Heritage Weekend with theme "WWII, Commemorating 70 Years." sponsored by Museum of Chincoteague Island and the community. Free admission 11 AM - 5 PM. For more information click here.
 
Apr 1 - Lunch & Learn in the Chincoteague Office of Morrison Dental Group. 12 PM - 1:30 PM. Learn more about MDG's Dental Benefit Plan. No Dental Insurance? MDG has you covered! The MDG Benefit Plan is perfect for Individuals & families, Retirees, Small Businesses and Self Employed. See how you and your family could be covered for as little as $27 per person, per month! 4009 Main Street. RSVP by Mar 27 at
[email protected] or 757-336-6161.

Apr 3 & 4 - 36th ANNUAL EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce at Chincoteague Combined School. Admission $4 each day, children under 12 free. Friday Noon - 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM. 4586 Main Street. For more info visit chincoteaguechamber.com/events/easter-decoy-a-art-festival or call 757-336-6161.
 
Apr 3 & 6 - Spring Break Day Camp. Chincoteague Bay Field Station offers an opportunity for you to entertain AND educate your children during this spring break! Camp runs from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, lunch & snacks are provided. To register call 757-824-5636 or visit cbfieldstation.org
 
Apr 4 - Bay to Bay 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Chincoteague Island Family YMCA. 8 AM Start. Check-in begins at 6:30 AM. Register day of event. Robert Reed Park (Downtown Main Street). For more info call 757-336-6266 or visit ymcachesapeake.org/chincoteague/

Apr 10 & 11 - Spring Roundup by Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
 
Apr 11 - Combining the best from farm, field & bay- Chincoteague Island Farmers Market plus Second Saturday Artful Flea - a curated community yard sale featuring arts, crafts, antiques, jewelry, food and fun. 9 AM - 3 PM. Vendors: prepaid registration required. For more info, visit chincoteagueculturalalliance.org.

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 - 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 2 - 43rd ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. Tom's Cove Park Campground 12 PM - 4 PM. $40/ticket.  For more info or to purchase tickets visit chincoteaguechamber.com/events/chincoteague-seafood-festival or call 757-336-6161.
 
May 2 - Chinco 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.
 

 

EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL

APRIL 3 & 4, 2015

 

Still accepting applications.

 

We are accepting donations for our Pre-Loved Treasures Silent Auction.

Please bring any items you wish to donate to the Chamber office with a brief description/history, so they may be offered in pre-show publicity to help generate public interest & attendance.

 

All proceeds of the Pre-Loved Treasures Silent Auction will benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island and Chincoteague Island Library's

"The Chincoteague Island Life History Project."

 

If you have any questions, please contact Joanne at 757-336-6161 or [email protected].

 

Visit chincoteaguechamber.com for an application and chincoteaguedecoyshow.com for more information.

 

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services

Northeast Region

Attention teachers, parents, youth group leaders & all young artists! Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest! Deadline March 1st. For more info visit http://bit.ly/1yDhktk

 

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Chincoteague Bay Field Station Monthly Newsletter 

 

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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 
11 AM & 2 PM
Admission Free 757-824-2298

Lecture Series
Wallops 70th Anniversary
Free & Open to the Public
WFF NASA Visitor Center
5 PM - 6:30 PM
  
Revisit the PAST
T.J. Meyer, Environmental Engineer
Friday, March 13, 2015

 

Discover the PRESENT

Bruce Underwood, Deputy Director

Friday, April 10, 2015

 

Explore the FUTURE

Bill Wrobel, WFF Director

Friday, May 1, 2015

  
  
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   Museum of Chincoteague
Closed until April 2015.
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)
  
  

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

 

What's Up With You? 

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

[email protected]

  

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AJ's on the Creek

Reopens March 13th

 

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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

Current Newsletter click here.

Current Class Schedule

 

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

2015 Dates & Hours:

Saturdays Apr 4 - 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:

April & October 9 AM - 3 PM

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

 

Musicians and entertainers!

Second Saturday Artful Flea

Wants You!

Perform for admiring crowds. Perform for experience.

Perform for fun and....

Perform for free.

Are you a musician? A magician? Someone who can entertain

G rated? Age is no barrier.

Bring your tip jar.

 

Food Trailer &

Food Truck Owners!

CCA needs 2 food vendors for 2015 Second Saturday Artful Flea.

Help feed the shoppers and your business. It's easy and hassle free.

 

Contact Alex Hubb at 757-336-1789 or [email protected] for more information.

   

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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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Ray's Shanty
Reopens March 5th
  

Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York City named the Chincoteague Oyster the Oyster of the Month for February!

 

Oysters will be provided by Tom's Cove Aquafarms.

 

Read the full article from Westchester Magazine here. 

 

CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN 

 

 64 Days 

 

Plan Your Visit Now

 

Artisan's Center of Virginia

Virginia's Eastern Shore Artisan Trail

  

Interested in becoming a member of Virginia's Eastern Shore Artisan Trail? For more information visit artisanscenterofvirginia.org/artisan_trail_network/detail/eastern_shore.

 

 

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

  

Applications are now being accepted for Hospitality/Vendor Tents, Arts & Crafts Tent and Festival Sponsors for the 47th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival on May 2nd.
Be seen at one of the biggest events on Chincoteague Island!

Application can be found at chincoteaguechamber.com under
'What's New In Town'. Submission deadline is March 27th. 

 

Buy Tickets Now!

 

  47th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival

May 2, 2015 - $40 per person

 

43rd Annual Oyster Festival

October 10, 2015 - $40 per person

 

For more festival information and the latest Chamber news, visit ChincoteagueChamber.com  

              

Welcome to our new 2015 members!

 

Affordable Business Systems, Inc. ~ Beebe Ranch ~ Bonnie's Bounty ~ Cavallino Design
Chincoteague Nature Encounters ~ Chincotech Corp. ~ Chocklett Press, Inc. ~ Community Alliance Chapel
Daniel Thomas Fine Art ~ 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 ~ 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.
  

Assateague VA/MD voted #6
in USA Today's 10Best
U.S. Islands
Chincoteague is the 2014 Traveler's Choice #2 Island and Assateague, VA is the #23 Beach in the US

Chincoteague was voted #65 on  
MapQuest's Discover Summer  
Travel Quest Series!
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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