January 29, 2015
'Out & About'  Weekly Newsletter

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VOTE Chincoteague Island

'America's Coolest Small Town'

  

Chincoteague Island is currently in 2nd place in Budget Travel's  'America's Coolest Small Town 2015' contest and we are closing in on the #1 spot!  Please help us earn this great honor!  

Please vote each day at budgettravel.com/contest/vote-for-americas-coolest-small-town-2015,18/?src=bannerâ�€�'. Voting continues until 11:59 PM on February 25th.  Rules state one vote per day per IP address.
 
VOTE from your computer, phone, & work.
SHARE online & tell your family, friends, & co-workers.
  

              

Welcome to our new 2015 members!

 

Affordable Business Systems, Inc.
Beebe Ranch
Bonnie's Bounty
Cavallino Design
Chincoteague Nature Encounters
Chocklett Press, Inc.
Community Alliance Chapel
Daniel Thomas Fine Art
Eastern Shore Bail Bonds
Eastern Shore Communication
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.
  
 
Thursdays until Feb 19: Tales for Tots - Preschool stories, songs, finger plays & crafts for children 3-5 year olds accompanied by parent or guardian. 10 AM Chincoteague Island Library. Call 757-336-3460 or visit ChincoteagueIslandLibrary.org Feb 5 & 12 - Due to the library being closed for repairs, Tales for Tots will be held in the nursery at Christ United Methodist Church, 6253 Church Street.

Feb 1 - American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #159 Super Bowl XLX 2015 Party. 404 S. Main Street. Kickoff at 6:30 PM. Food served at 7 PM. Covered dishes welcome. Raffle, food, football!
 
Feb 2 - Joint Land Use Study Open House. NASA Visitor Center. Learn about findings, results, & recommendations of study which identified
current/future needs & compatible land use development patterns that are mutually beneficial to military, federal facilities, county, towns, & citizens. 
5 PM - 8 PM. For more info contact Kristen Tremblay 757-787-5726 or [email protected].
 

Feb 6, 7, 13, & 14 - 'Harvey' a comedic play by Mary Chase. Presented by Chincoteague Island Theatre Company with co-producer Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague. 7 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) at CCA Headquarters 6309 Church Street. Tickets are $10 each & go on sale 1/16/15 at Sundial Books & H&H Pharmacy (check or cash only) or online at chincoteagueculturalalliance.org.

 

Feb 7 - 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball sponsored by Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce at Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club. Call 757-787-2460 to purchase tickets by Jan 23.


Feb 10 to Mar 24 (excluding Mar 17) - CIAO Film Producer's Club. Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street. 7 week course for beginner to intermediate film makers, ages 16 - 86. Tuesday evenings 7 PM - 9 PM. Course fee: $120. To register, visit ciarts.org. 

 

Feb 13 - 'The Glenn Miller Story' plays at Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street. 7 PM. Free showing. 

 
Feb 14 - Death by Chocolate sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants. Journey from business to business with a playing card & answer a question or get a business card from each participating merchant. Eat chocolate along your journey! Stay for the prize drawing at your final destination & have fun exploring all Main Street Chincoteague Island has to offer. 11 AM - 4 PM. For more info contact Ruthann or Donna at 757-336-3434.

Feb 14 - 'Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' performing at Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street. Free showings at 1 PM & 7 PM.


Feb 14 - Nature Lovers Valentines Day Dinner. Join Chincoteague Bay Field Station for a Valentine's Day dinner complete with savory buffet, local wines, & nature-themed trivia! Learn how animals find love in the wild, with your significant other or with friends. $30/person or $55/couple. Dinner & trivia begin at 6:30PM. Please register in advance by calling 757-824-5636 or visit www.cbfieldstation.org.

 

Feb 15 - CIAO Series Event: The Delmarva Big Band. Show starts at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7 PM. Family friendly event at The Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street. Tickets $15/person, $25/couple, available at Sundial, H & H Pharmacy, Seaside Realty & online at ciarts.org. 

 

Feb 18 - Lunch & Learn sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Chincoteague Cultural Alliance at CCA World Headquarters 6309 Church Street. 12 noon. Join CCA Board Members to learn about the organization's array of programs & ideas for transforming the old school cafeteria into a home for the arts. Free. RSVP by Feb 13 to 757-336-6161 or [email protected].

 

Feb 26 - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Annual General Membership Meeting 10 AM at Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street. Guest speaker Kevin Sloan, Project Leader Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and election of new Board Members. Refreshments prepared by Mr. Paul's Kitchen & sponsored by Shore Bank. RSVP by Feb 20 to

757-336-6161 or [email protected].


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 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]

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 www.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.

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.

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.

 

 

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 www.chincoteaguechamber.com under
'What's New In Town'. Submission deadline is March 27th. 

 

 

Artisan's Center of Virginia

Virginia's Eastern Shore Artisan Trail

  

Interested in becoming a member of Virginia's Eastern Shore Artisan Trail? Deadline for inclusion in trail brochure is Jan 31. For more info visit artisanscenterofvirginia.org/artisan_trail_network/detail/eastern_shore.

 

 

Chincoteague Bay Field Station Monthly Newsletter

 

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
  
Feb 6 - Night Sky Series: Jupiter and the Moon. An evening of astronomy to see some celestial neighbors up close. Telescopes & expertise will be provided by Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation. 7 PM - 9 PM.
  
  
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   Museum of Chincoteague
Closed until April 2015
Current Newsletter
757-336-6117

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Chincoteague Island Library
Closed for repairs from
Jan 26th to at least Feb 9th
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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Assateague Island Activities
For information about current events, visit fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/. 
 
Assateague Celebrates 50 Years!
Activities each month of 2015.
 
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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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Chincoteague Island

Family YMCA

Join in the month of January &

waive the joining fee.

Group Exercise Class,

Swim Lessons, After School Program, Futsal, Child Watch, Youth & Adult Programs, and more.

6395 Maddox Blvd

757-336-6266.

 

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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 

2015 CCA Calendar is available online and at local shops including Sundial Books & Island Arts.

 

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

Preregister with Alex Hubb at

 336-1789 or [email protected] 

  

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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 Community College Is looking for the business community's input for framing their Strategic Plan. Please take a short four question SURVEY by Feb 15.
 
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Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society
Visit shorehistory.org for a list of current events.
 
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Four Seasons Florist

Time to place your Valentine's Day order. (man gifts too - candy bar filled mugs & baskets)! Fresh roses, floral bouquets, silk arrangements, chocolates, & balloons too! Delivery  on island & to mainland from Pocomoke to Onley! Limited number of wrapped roses for a special price of $20/dozen + delivery.


 

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Community Partners 
Discount Cards
Are Now Available!
$10 per card ~ 31 Island Merchants
Purchase price benefits
Chincoteague Elementary 
 School PTA
Contact Becky Taylor 336-0532
 
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Support Chincoteague Combined School PTSA After Prom

20th Anniversary Edition of Chincoteague Island Monopoly

$35 or 2 for $65. 

Available at CCS office. 

  

 

 Chincoteague Bay Field Station
2015 Sea S.T.A.R. Summer Internship.  Applications accepted until Jan 30th. For more info visit cbfieldstation.org/sea-star-internship
 
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
2015 Volunteer Internship Opportunities
Click HERE for informational flyer.

 

 

CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN 

 

 93 Days 

 

Plan Your Visit Now

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  

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.

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!
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.
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce - 6733 Maddox Blvd. - Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

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