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OUT & ABOUT
Weekly Newsletter
Published August 16, 2018
Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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Plan Your Chincoteague Island Getaway on the
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Get your 2018 Oyster Festival Tickets now!
- Oyster Festival tickets are available for purchase. All you can eat full menu and appetizers featuring local oysters and much more! $45.00 per ticket. Held at Tom's Cove Park 8128 Beebe Road on Oct 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. To order tickets call 757-336-6161 or Visit.
- Be an Oyster Festival Sponsor! For only $100, have your business name on volunteer shirts, Facebook/Twitter, Oyster Festival hand-outs, Chincoteague Chamber website and Chincoteague Oyster Festival website. Deadline is September 1st. Call 757-336-6161 for more information.
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Aug 18
- 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society hosts the Inaugural Crab Crackin' at Ker Place 69 Market Street. Event is a fundraiser for the reconstruction of the dock, piers, and bulkhead at Onancock's Hopkins & Bro. store that is owned by the Historical Society. Live music, all you can eat steamed crabs, crab and shrimp boil, bbq and more. Tickets are $50.00 each. To purchase a ticket call 757-787-8012 or
Visit
Aug 20 - 25
- Stuff The Trolley School Supply Drive.
Support the students & teachers of Chincoteague Elementary & Combined Schools with school supplies.
Two opportunities to Stuff the Trolley:
Aug 21 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chincoteague Island Library 4077 Main Street
Aug 24 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce 6733 Maddox Blvd
Aug 27
- 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge hosts a public comment forum for RECREATIONAL BEACH RELOCATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT. Meeting held at the Herbert H. Bateman Educational Administrative Center Classroom. 8231 Beach Road. To review the Environmental Assessment Visit
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Save the Date
Aug 24 - 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Business Before Hours - Celebrate National Waffle Day! Hosted by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce and Comfort Suites. 4195 Main Street. Enjoy a delicious breakfast including fresh made waffles while networking with business partners in the community. RSVP by Aug 22 to [email protected] or call 757-336-6161.
Aug - 24
- Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce's CRUSH FRIDAY History Lovers event. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 6733 Maddox Blvd. 96.5 CTG live broadcasting from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Captain Timothy Hill House, Museum of Chincoteague Island and the National Park Service will be joining the fun!
Stuff theTrolley drop off location too.
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Ongoing Activities
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
STEAM Lab - Every Wednesday now through August. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math hands on activity. Ages 6 & up
Rocketry - Every Friday now through August. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn about the Sounding Rocket Program. Ages 6 & up.
Tour of the Solar System - Every Saturday now through August. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Take a tour through our solar system. Ages 8 & up.
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Herbert H. Bateman Center
Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Now until Oct 1 - Calling all amateur photographers! Your picture may be the next winner of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass Photo Contest. Submit a photo taken on the refuge over the past 2 years. Learn more
Lighthouse - Call ahead to be advised of possible weather or safety closures.
Open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Weather permitting. Closed noon - 12:30 p.m. daily.
Assateague Island National Seashore
Toms Cove Visitor Center
Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Captain Timothy Hill House
Now open Fridays 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Home tour. Admission free but donations appreciated. Listed on The National Register of Historic Places.
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Community Center for the Arts
Art Class
Preregistration online or at Sundial Books (cash or check).
Aug 17 - 19
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Weekend Oil Painting Retreat with Nancy West.
Aug 22 - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Paint a Blue Skimmer with artist Jenny Somers. Limited to 12 students. $35.00 fee includes supplies
Aug 25 - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pickling with Food Blogger Laura Davis. $25.00
Free Kids Art Classes
- First Saturday of every month. 1:00 p.m.
Farmer's and Artisan's Market - Wednesday & Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Additional day on Friday Aug 17.
Kitchen Gallery
- Saturdays. 10:00 a.m.
- Noon
2nd Saturday Artful Flea - Every 2nd Saturday until October. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Community Bingo
- Last Monday of the month. 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Aug 18 - 6:30 p.m. Island Coffeehouse - Featuring Donna Colton and Sam Patterelli. Folk and Blues with a twist of Jazz. $5.00/ $3.00.
Aug 20 - Monday Movies - 8:00 p.m. Hitchcock's Lifeboat. Enjoy free films outdoors under the stars in Robert Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Bring a chair or blanket. Films begin at dusk. Enjoy popcorn and cold drinks at old-fashioned prices! In case of rain, films are shown at the CCA Center for the Arts - 6309 Church Street.
Aug 25 - Music at the Dock 7:00 p.m. Steel Drum Band at the Robert Reed Park 6150 Community Drive. Bring a chair or blanket and come out to enjoy the music!
Chincoteague Island Library
Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thurs 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nancy's Book Club - 2nd Thursday.
11:00 a.m. Guests and new members invited
Island Readers' Book Club - 3rd Tuesday.
7:00 p.m. Guests and new members invited
Now until Aug 27 - Every Monday, 11:00 a.m. Free movie showing of Misty.
Chincoteague Island Arts Organization
4076 Main Street 757-336-6109
Each Monday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Game play Mondays at the Island Theater Annex.
You bring the games, we provide the tables and chairs. Admission if free.
Historic Main Street Merchants
Aug 19 -
Shop the Dock 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Held every 3rd Sunday until October. Vendor event located in the downtown Robert Reed Waterfront Park. Make a purchase and receive a ticket to be a winner of a gift basket!
Museum of Chincoteague Island
Open Tues - Sun, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Now until Aug 25
- Every Saturday, noon - 3:00 p.m. Local decoy carver demonstrations inside the Miles Hancock Workshop at the Museum.
Now until Aug 28 - Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Museum Lecture Series. $4.00 per adult, ages 12 & under free.
Learn more
Celebrate at the Museum - Venue spaces available: The Legacy Pavilion or in the Museum. Ideal for weddings, birthdays, music, lectures, meetings and social events.
Learn more
- Watch Town meetings live. Just click on the "Watch Town Meetings Live" button at the top right corner of their website.
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A new Emergency Operations Center Facebook page will be active during a storm or emergency serving the citizens & visitors of Chincoteague Island. Learn more
Every Tuesday and Thursday until Sept 6. 2:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Narrated Trolley Tour about the Island's history. 1 hr duration. Tickets are $4.00 Adult, $2.00 Children under 12, under 2 are free. Tickets purchased at the Chincoteague Center
6155 Community Dr. Trolley Pony Express contact 757-854-8572
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Welcome to our New Member
U.S. Army
8245 Dickerson Lane, Suite B Salisbury, MD 21804, 443-694-9539
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Member News
Onley Community Health Center
20306 Badger Lane, Onley, VA 23418 757-787-7374
Aug 27 - 11:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Special Back to School Days. Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. holding Pre-K, Kindergarten and 6th Grade immunizations, well check/physicals, and sport physicals.
Learn more
American Legion Chincoteague Post 159
Aug 17 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner and music from Bulldog Acoustics. Shrimp & clams 1lb of shrimp $10.00, 1 doz clams $5.00. Sides available for just $2.00.
Beebe Ranch
3062 Ridge Road 757-869-0294
Walk through Misty's old barn and tour the ranch! By appointment only now through October. Text Bonnie at 757-869-0294.
Capt. Bob's Marina
Aug 17 - 19 - Shark Tourney - Each month on the 3rd weekend of August & Sept. $125.00 per boat. Limit to one Finetooth Shark per boat. Winner takes 50% of registrations. Questions -email at
[email protected] or call.
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Nov 15 - 18 - 5th Delmarva Nature & Wildlife Photography Summit. Capture images of pristine field sites throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. Small class sizes with one-on-one instruction. For more information Visit
Chincoteague Family YMCA
www.ymcachesapeake.org 6395 Maddox Blvd, 757-336-6266.
Hours: M - F: 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sat: 7:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Aug 22 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fall Program Open House. Register for all of your fall programming in one night! Instructors and coaches on hand to answer questions. Complimentary hot dogs & chips will be served. Open to the public.
Eastern Shore Rural Health System
Aug 16
- 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet. Food, fun and fellowship to welcome new professionals to the Eastern Shore! Location: Eastern Shore YMCA Onley, 26164 Lankford Highway Onley, VA 23418.
Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Sept 7 - 1:00 p.m. Tee time.
Shore Fest Golf Tournament held at the Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club, 14421 Country Club Road, Melfa, VA. Teams of four/ $100 per player. Rain date Sept 14th. For more information call or
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Promotional items needed for Shore Fest Golf Tournament. Opportunity to advertise your business! Deadline for items: Aug 24th. Call or email:
[email protected]
Maui Jack's Waterpark
Aug 21 & 28 - Tump Tuesdays for locals- Catch the Wave! 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 50% off late day admission with local ID of 23336.
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
www.riversideonline.com 20480 Market Street Onancock, VA 23417, 757-302-2100.
Aug 22 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Blood drive by The American Red Cross. Make an appointment and use sponsor code SMHosp!
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Virginia Living Weddings 2019
If you would like to submit your wedding pictures to be considered for publication, submit 7 -10 images by Aug 29. Couples will be notified by September if they have been selected in the Virginia Living Weddings 2019 issue. Learn more
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Virginia Travel Post for August
Reach more visitors by adding your business listing and event info to
esvatourism.org, the free comprehensive website for tourism on Virginia's Eastern Shore. For more info, email
[email protected]
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Attention Members
Information for inclusion must be submitted to
[email protected]
by Wednesday each week.
Become a Member
Let us help you grow your business.
JOIN NOW FOR 2019... Call Theresa for details: 757-336-6161
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Information described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, unless otherwise noted. Dates & events may be subject to change. For current information, please contact the event sponsor.
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Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center
6733 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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