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Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
Annual Awards Luncheon - May 24, 2016
Congratulations to Donna and Tommy Mason, recipients of the
2016 Business Persons of the Year Award
and Nancy Lane, recipient of Citizen of the Year.
Kelly Conklin was recognized for his service to the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
The Museum of Chincoteague Island was recognized with a donation check from Chamber to benefit their Miles Hancock Carving Workshop Project. The money was raised through the
Easter Decoy &
Art Festival's Pre-Loved Treasures Silent Auction.
The Chamber also presented a check to the Town of Chincoteague for grant money received from Virginia Tourism Corporation to rebuild the LOVE chairs at Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park.
Thank you to all those that attended and to our community partners who made this event a success:
Venue provided by Chincoteague Cultural Alliance.
Awards Luncheon sponsored by H&H Pharmacy.
Delicious Lunch and Dessert catered by Culinary Arts Students of Chincoteague Combined School.
Dessert assortment compliments of Mayor-Elect Arthur Leonard.
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Congratulations to Sam Stanfield,
2016 Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Nicki L. West Memorial Scholarship recipient.
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...all the great information we offer about Pony Swim - History, Event Schedule, Shuttle Map, Auction Day, Helpful Hints and more?
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We are now on Instagram! Follow us at
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For a complete listing of community events, visit
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May 21-27 - Safe Boating Week
May 22-28 - Hurricane Awareness Week.
May 26 - "WRDE on Tour" travel show on WRDE TV featuring Chincoteague Island. 5PM.
May 27-29 - Chincoteague Kiwanis Annual Flea Market. Across from Carnival Grounds - 3648 Main Street. 8AM until ?.
May 30 - Memorial Day
May 30 - Memorial Day Service. The American Legion Chincoteague Post 159. 10AM. 4023 Main Street. Light refreshments served. All welcome to attend.
Jun 3 - Survivors Day at Riverside Shore Cancer Center in observance of National Cancer Survivors Day. Open house at the Riverside Shore Cancer Center. 9am - 3pm. Survivors can visit the Center, ring the Bell of Hope, receive a survivor's gift bag, and enjoy light refreshments. Nassawadox, VA. 757-414-8355.
Jun 3 - Station 1 Pizza Night. New Church Fire House. 5PM - 8PM. No need to call ahead. Convenient drive thru. 4264 Firehouse St., New Church. ncvfr.org
Jun 4 - The Accomack County Health Department will be holding a Zika Health Information Seminar at The Chincoteague Center. Open to the public. 10am - Noon. 6155 Community Drive. Make reservations at
757-302-4268.
Jun 9 - Launch Range Photography Tips & Tricks presented by Jim Mason-Foley, Wallops Optical Systems Manager. NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center. 5PM - 6PM. Rt 175. Wallops Island. 757-824-1344 nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter
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Chincoteague Bay Field Station
A week of exploring the Eastern Shore's diverse ecosystems. Day & overnight camps include marine science, art, cooking, kayaking camps and more!
Chincoteague Island Theatre Company Theatre Camp
Aug 15-19 with Friday night performance - Ages 10-18. 10AM - 4PM.
MamerSass Reinvented Fashions
Sass Up Your Summer Fashion Design Camp. Click
here for flyer.
Virginia Space Flight Academy
Jun 26 - Aug 5 - "Brain Stretching Fun" Six co-ed residential camps for ages 11-16.
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Jul 27-28 - 91st Annual Pony Swim & Auction
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Garden & Gun is now accepting nominations for their annual Made in the South Awards, which are
open to any maker whose Southern-made product will be available through January 2017 and falls into one of our six categories-Food, Drink, Home, Outdoors, Crafts, and Style.
The editors and judges will select a winner and three runners-up in each category and one overall winner across all categories. Those selected will be featured in the pages of our December 2016/January 2017 issue, and the overall winner will also take home a $10,000 grand prize.
For official rules and more information on this year's contest, visit madeinthesouthawards.com. Entries are due
no later than July 15
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Send high resolution, professional photos of shopping in your locality to
[email protected] to share.
Summer Will Be Here Soon!
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.
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ASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Launch Info: 757-824-2050
Mission: RockOn! IX
Launch: Jun 23
(Backup Jun 24)
Launch window 6am - 10am
Antares Hot Fire Test
May 31 - Window 5PM - 8:15PM
Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM
Free Admission 757-824-2298
This Week's Saturday
Public Programs
11am - Toddler Craft Time
2pm - Science on a Sphere
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Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge
757-336-6122
Open 5am - 10pm
Wildlife Loop and its connecting trails are closed Mon-Fri until 3pm for tree removal until further notice.
Herbert H. Bateman Center
Open 9am - 4pm
North OSV Zone now open!
Service Road now open for cyclists to D-dike. Learn more here.
Chincoteague Natural History
Association
NEW Refuge Trek Bus Program
$14 Adults. $7 12 & under. Discounts available.
Call 757-336-3696 for reservations.
Assateague Lighthouse
Now-Jun - Sat & Sun 9am - 3pm
Jul-Aug - Daily 9am- 3pm
Sep-Nov - Fri-Sun 9am - 3pm
Closed Noon-12:30pm daily
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Assateague Island National Seashore
757-336-6577
Toms Cove Visitor Center
Open 9am - 4pm
For 4th Graders thru August 2016
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Chincoteague Island Library
4077 Main Street 757-336-3460
Applications Now Being Accepted for: Library Specialist I - Circulation Assistant. Click
here for more info.
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Jun 8-10 -
Coastal Sampler Homeschool Program at Chincoteague Bay Field Station.
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
7125 Maddox Blvd. 757-336-6117
Open Fri-Sun
11am - 5pm $4 admission
Children under 12 & active military free
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Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
6309 Church St. 757-336-6117
Chincoteague Island Farmers Market
Great things from farm, field & bay.
Rain or Shine
Every Wed & Sat starting May 25
9AM - 1PM
Attention Musicians, Magicians, & all Performers. Play/Perform on our
outdoor stage at Chincoteague Island Farmers Market Weds & Sats this season for tips, fun & experience. Call 757-336-1789 for more information..
Munch and shop! "Mr. C" will be at every Chincoteague Island Farmers Market & Second Saturday Artful Flea. Hot & cold food, beverages, snacks...and more.
2nd Saturday Artful Flea
(in conjunction with Farmers Market)
Jun 11 - 9AM - 2PM
A Curated Art, Crafts and Community Yard Sale. Come to Shop or Sell!
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Jun 11 - 5PM - 9PM
Demonstrations & special events in participating art galleries and island businesses.
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What's Up With You?
Send brief news no later than Wednesday of each week to:
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Captain Timothy Hill House
5122 Main Street
Volunteer this summer -
have fun & share some history!
Lots of visitors in a short time...
Assist as a docent. Help tell the story.
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ell souvenirs.
Fridays 1PM - 3 PM.
Weds. in July 1PM - 3PM.
Are you over age 15 and want to join us? Contact
Louisa 914-589-7733
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Downs Landscape & Design, Inc.
Keith Downs 410-430-6956
If you're worried about the Pine Bark Beetle, please give me a call. Don't wait until you have them. Pre-treat your trees now.
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Poseidon's Pantry Gourmet Grocery & Deli
6219 Maddox Blvd. 757-336-6666
Thursday Evening Tastings
Each week come taste a different selection of beer, wine, & snacks. Event is fun, casual, and free.
5PM - 7PM.
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