November 20, 2015 'Out & About' Weekly Newsletter
November is Virginia Oyster Month


Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2015
6:30 - Invocation and Town Lighting
(C hincoteague Island Library)
7:00 - Parade
Afterwards, visit with Santa while enjoying refreshments and awards at Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Fire House
4028 Main Street  

    
DEADLINE for parade entries is TODAY, November 20th.  
Entry forms can be found at chincoteaguechamber.com

Be part of a Chincoteague Island Christmas Tradition. 
 
   
....Have you seen our member businesses that can help you develop new websites, menus, rack cards, promotional items, etc. to better promote your business in 2016?
No?
Then visit our Business Services Directory at
  

For a complete listing of community events, visit
  
Nov 19-22 - Delmarva Nature & Wildlife Photography Summit. Chincoteague Bay Field Station. 757-824-5636. Pre-registration required. delmarvaphotosummit.weebly.com/ 
  
Nov 21 - 5th Annual Mayor's Ball to benefit Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. The Chincoteague Center. 6155 Community Drive. 6PM.
$50/person. Tickets available at The Chincoteague Center (Wed-Fri), Shore Bank, and chincoteagueculturalalliance.org. 757-336-0614.
 
Nov 22-29 - Assateague Island Waterfowl Week. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Drive Wildlife Loop Nov 22-29 from 9 AM - dusk. Drive Service Road Nov 26-29 from Noon to 3:30 PM (must be on road by 2 PM).
fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/

Nov 23 - Chincoteague Island Community Thanksgiving Service. Island Baptist Church. 7PM Bring Canned Goods to benefit Chincoteague Island Food Bank. 
 
Nov 27-28 - Deborah Waterfowl Show & Auction. Chincoteague Combined School. 4586 Main Street. Jean Clark 757-336-1151.
 
Nov 28 - Holly Day Market. Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. 9 AM - 2 PM. 40+ vendors. 6309 Church Street. 757-336-1789 chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
 
N ov 28 - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. 5 PM. Historic Main Street Merchants chincoteaguemerchants.com
  
Nov 28 - It's A Wonderful Life. Island Theatre. 7 PM. Free Showing. 4074 Main Street. islandtheatres.com

Dec 3 - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce and Wallops Island Regional Alliance Holiday Social. The Jackspot. 6262 Marlin Street.
5 PM - 7 PM. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP by Nov 30 to
757-336-6161 or [email protected] 

Dec 4 - Festival of Lights. Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. 5:30 PM.
facebook.com/riversideshorememorial

Dec 5 - Poker Run for the Kids. Chincoteague Police Department. Bikes leave Onley Walmart 11 AM, ride Bayside & Seaside back roads, & end at Mr. Paul's Restaurant, Chincoteague for lunch. Cost to ride is one new unopened toy.
 
Dec 5 - Children's Christmas Party. American Legion Post #159. 4023 Main Street. Noon - 2 PM. Free to all children 2-10. RSVP @ 757-336-9749. 

Dec 5 - Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade. Main Street from Maddox Boulevard to Chincoteague Volunteer Fire House. 6:30 PM Invocation & Town Lighting at Chincoteague Island Library. 7:00 PM Parade. Join us afterwards at the Fire House 4028 Main Street, to visit with Santa and enjoy refreshments and awards. Deadline for parade entries is Nov. 30. chincoteaguechamber.com

Dec 6 - The Great Gingerbread Challenge. The Chincoteague Center. 6155 Community Drive. 1 PM - 3 PM. Admission: Canned & dry food donation. Benefits Chincoteague Food Pantry. chincoteaguecenter.com
 
Dec 10 - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Comfort Suites Holiday Social. 5 PM -7 PM.Celebrate the holiday season at beautifully decorated Chincoteague Comfort Suites. 4195 Main Street. Delicious food, open bar, great giveaways, and networking. RSVP by Dec 4 to 757-336-3700 or [email protected] 
  
Dec 11 - Holiday Dinner at Historic Ker Place . 6:30 PM. Cocktails and live instrumental music. Four-course dinner. $75/members. $80/non-members.757-787-8012. shorehistory.org/events
 
Dec 13 - Children's Tea Party with Mrs. Claus. Hampton Inn & Suites. 4179 Main Street. Pre-paid reservations required. $15/person.
757-894-0924

Dec 31 - Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade. Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. 10:30 PM. chincoteaguechristmas.com
 
Dec 31 - Flat Foot Sam and the Educated Fools in concert with special guest Mary Shaver. Island Theatre. 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM. Doors open at 7 PM. 4074 Main Street. islandtheatres.com

Jan 1 - Polar Pony Plunge. Assateague Island National Seashore. 1:16 PM. No fee to enter water but Plunge Waiver & Release Form must be submitted. chincoteaguechristmas.com 
  
  
 
 
Virginia Tourism Corporation is relaunching Virginia.org with a responsive, mobile-first, design in late 2015. The new design will have larger images for business and event listings. Many listings on the current Virginia.org website have smaller images that will not look good on the new site. Please take a moment and update your business listings with larger images.
  

 

 
 
Take a 'delicious journey of discovery' on The Virginia Oyster Trail.
  
GOBBLE UP THESE GREAT FALL SAVINGS! 
             
 
OYSTER FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE
 LIMITED QUANTITIES REMAIN
Youth & Adult Short-Sleeve T-Shirts - $10 (SAVE $10)
Long-Sleeve T-Shirts - $15 SAVE $10
Hats - $15
 
For pictures of merchandise visit chincoteagueoysterfestival.com

Happiest Seaside Town Short-Sleeve T-Shirts - $10
 
Stop in the Chamber office at 6733 Maddox Blvd or call
757-336-6161 to purchase yours today. Shipping fees apply.

  
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Launch Info: 757-824-2050
Mission: MUSIC
Launch Date: December 1
Back-up Dates: December 2-4
Terrier-Improved Malemute Suborbital
Launch Window: 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Visitor Center open at 8:30 AM
 
Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM
Free Admission 757-824-2298
Saturday Public Programs
11 AM - Puppet Show
2 PM - Space Station Saturday
  
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Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge
Open 6 AM - 6 PM
Visitor Center open 9 AM - 4 PM

Lighthouse Tours
Nov - Sat-Sun 9 AM - 3 PM
Last climb begins at 2:30 PM

Wildlife Tours
Nov - Sat-Sun 10 AM - Free
Make reservations at 757-336-3696

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Assateague Island National Seashore
Toms Cove Visitor Center
Open 9 AM - 4 PM
  
  
For 4th Graders thru August 2016
 
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    Museum of Chincoteague
757-336-6117
Open Friday - Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
$3 Adults, Children 12 & under Free
New Vintage Holiday Exhibit
including hand-blown German 'kugel' ornaments;circa 1880's, & other antique/vintage ornaments & decorations.
 
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Chincoteague Island Library
Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 10AM - 5PM
Thurs.  1 PM - 8 PM
Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM
  
Tales for Tots
Wednesdays thru Dec 9
(except Nov 25)
9:30AM - 10:30AM
For ages almost 3 to 5 with accompanied adult.
Free & open to the public.

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Chincoteague Bay Field Station
cbfieldstation.org
Current Newsletter
  

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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Blue Crab Bay Co.
Holiday Open House
20% off all regularly priced items
(excluding wine & consignments)
Nov 20 - 9 AM- 5 PM
Nov 21 - 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov 22 - Noon - 4 PM
  
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Comfort Suites
757-336-3700
Holiday Package
2 night stay in waterfront suite,
bottle of wine, and
$50 gift certificate to Bill's Seafood.
Available until 1/31/16.
  
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Pony Tails
7011 Maddox Boulevard 
50% Off Sale continued through the end of November. Home décor, wall art, jewelry, gifts & so much more. Get your holiday shopping done early.
  
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Refuge Inn
refugeinn.com    888-973-3843
Hotel Specials Available.
  
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Right Up Your Alley
Now offering Breakfast Burritos!
Wed - Fri   7:30 AM - 9AM
Chorizo, Egg & Cheese
Carne Asada, Egg & Cheese

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Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
For the second year in a row, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital has been named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, an accrediting body for health care organizations across America.

The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA) named Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital as its Hospital of the Week for the week of November 13, 2015.  The award was in recognition of Riverside's dedication to the community it serves.
     

FILL THEIR STOCKINGS WITH THESE GREAT CHRISTMAS 
PRESENT IDEAS!

    

48th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival - $40 Each

May 7, 2016
 

   

 44th Annual Chincoteague Oyster

Festival - $45 Each

October 8, 2016
 

 Purchase tickets online at chincoteaguechamber.com,

at Chamber office,
or call 757-336-6161.

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Capt. Ed's On Island Tyme Boat Tours ~ Chinc-O-Twist Soft Pretzels
Chincoteague Bay Trails End Association, Inc. ~ 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

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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