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OUT & ABOUT
Weekly Newsletter
Published December 5, 2019
Copyright © 2019. All Rights Reserved.
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Plan Your Chincoteague Island Getaway on the
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2019 Chincoteague Old- Fashioned
Christmas Parade
Peace, Love & Christmas' circa 1969
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of
Virginia is for Lovers
Dec 7 - 7:00 p.m.
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Save the Date
Dec 11 - 12:00 p.m.
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon
. Held at Don's Seafood Restaurant, 4113 Main St. Great way to network among local businesses. Menu will include Shrimp Alfredo, Vegetable Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Salad/Soup Bar & Beverage. $10/person + tip. Call Joanne at 757-336-6161 to RSVP.
Dec 12 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Winter Lights Festival at the Marina Bay Hotel & Suites, 3801 Main St. Outdoor light displays will light your way through the winter wonderland. Warm up near the outdoor fire pits and enjoy refreshments, room tours, and raffle prizes. Great way to network with other chamber members.
RSVP by Dec 9th to [email protected] or 757-336-6161.
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What's Happening
Dec 6
- 5:00 p.m.
Legacy Night
. Hosted by Chincoteague Church of God. Live music, Church by the Beach Worship, auction, and dinner catered by Better. Tickets $20. Call 757-336-5161 to purchase tickets or for more information. Held at the Chincoteague Center,
6155 Community Drive.
Dec 6
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5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Christmas by the Sea Progressive Home Tour
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Starts at The Marina Bay Hotel & Suites (3801 South Main Street).
Relax and enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season, on Chincoteague Islands only progressive dinner tour that features 5 courses of delicious holiday delights with wine pairings. Tickets are $50/ guest. Advance
reservations are required.
You must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
For reservation times call: 757-894-0924.
Dec 7 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Warm Hands, Warm Hearts. Gifts of new and handmade hats, gloves, mittens and scarves accepted to keep kids warm during the season. Donations at supporting businesses such as The Annex, 4076 Main St or Hollyhocks on Main, 4090 Main St. To learn more visit
facebook@homesfortheholidaystour.
Dec 7 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Homes for the Holidays Tour. Tour charming Chincoteague homes and more! Tickets $20 and can be purchased at Hollyhocks on Main, 4090 Main St.
Dec 7
- 11:00 a.m.
Chincoteague Police Departments Annual Poker Run for the Kids
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We'll meet up at
Walmart Onley.
Registration is one new unwrapped toy. The ride will end this year at
All Dressed Up
on Chincoteague, where lunch will be served! We are looking forward to seeing everyone for this winter ride that helps us give less-fortunate children a great Christmas! To learn more visit facebook.com/cpdpokerrun.
Dec 7
- 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
American Legion Post 159 Children's Christmas Party
. Held at 4023 Main St. Story-telling, face painting, games and goody bags. Light lunch will be served. Ages 1 - 8 invited. Free event. Call 757-336-9749 to RSVP.
Dec 8 - 2:00 p.m. "
Christmas Pudding" Musical
. Held at the Island Theatre, 4074 Main St.
This live stage performance is a joint production of the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company and the Chincoteague Island Arts Organization. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Sundial Books, 4065 Main St. (discounts available for seniors, active military, first responders and households). Light refreshments served. Free for children
under 10 with
a paying adult.
Dec 13 - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CHS Chicken Salad Fundraiser, 4586 Main St. Featuring
Aunt Peggy Thomas's famous chicken salad. All proceeds
will benefit the After Prom. Cost is $8 per pint. Orders and payments must be received
by Dec 5th. Call 757-336-6166.
Dec 14 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Santa's Train Wonderland. Held at Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Enjoy hot chocolate and photos with Santa who will arrive by boat at 2:00 p.m. Free event. Call 410-957-9933 to learn more.
Dec 14 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cookies with Santa
. Sponsored by the Chincoteague Police Station, 6150 Community Drive. Sit with Santa and get a cookie & toy.
Dec 14 -
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Cookie Sale
. Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church St. A wide variety of homemade cookies and treats available to buy.
Dec 14 -
Onancock Business & Civic Organization.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Christmas Homes Tour - 20th Anniversary. Visit beautifully decorated homes. Tickets $20 each and sold at Eventbrite.com, under "Onancock Christmas 2019". To learn more visit onancock.org/upcomingevents
or call 443-480-9504.
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Music Festival. Historic Cokesbury Church, 75 Market St,
Onancock, VA 23417. Free event.
The Baxter Insurance Group - Nationwide Insurance
Please stop by any time and choose a donation tag off the Giving Tree to help support the Chincoteague Island Food Closet with non-perishable items for island families in need.
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Ongoing Activities
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Free Admission. Free programs.
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Open 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Herbert H. Bateman Center
Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Proposed Fee Changes
. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on a potential increase in entrance fees in 2020 for the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (CNWR). Comments may be emailed to
[email protected]
, or write to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague, VA 23336.
Lighthouse - Climb to the top.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Weather permitting).
Assateague Island National Seashore
Toms Cove Visitor Center
Open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dec, Jan, & Feb only open Friday - Monday
*Notice* Over sand vehicle permits are now available only Tom's Cove Visitor Center.
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Providing outstanding and ongoing educational opportunities for Homeschoolers, Road Scholar, Special Events, Youth Camps, Scouts, Family Programs and more. Celebrate the rich natural resources of the mid-Atlantic Coastal region through hands-on learning. Call today!
Chincoteague Center
Each Tues & Thurs
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. YMCA offers indoor exercise walking. Register in advance at the Chincoteague Center or the YMCA location on Maddox Blvd. Free program.
Each Mon - Fri - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Walkers welcome.
Heart healthy benefits. Free program.
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Community Center for the Arts
Art/Cooking/Theatre Classes
Preregistration online or at Sundial Books (cash or check)
Dec 7 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cookie Decorating. Instructor Karen Kay. Cost is $10. Class limit 10 students. Ages 12 & up. To register CLICK HERE.
Dec 8 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Holiday Ornaments Using Shells. Cost is $25 and includes materials. Class limit 12 students. Ages 14 & up. To register CLICK HERE.
Free Kids Art Class
Held every 1st Saturday.
Drop-in Figure Studio
- 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Second Sunday every month.
Island Coffeehouse
Dec 14 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Holiday Benefit Concert.
All proceeds from this festive event will go towards funding CCA activities in 2020.
Four musical acts will perform. Cost $8/adult, $5/students (18 and under).
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Refreshments available.
Kitchen Gallery
- 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturdays and during CCA events.
Featuring local artwork. Meet the artist. Now thru Jan 26, 2020
"Small Works".
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.
Tales for Tots
- Every Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The books, songs, finger plays, and crafts are specifically geared to preschool children from 2 years old to 4 years old.
Dec 12 & 19
- Reindeer, Elves, Christmas Trees, Santa Claus.
Chincoteague Island Arts Organization
Island Theatre Annex. Each Monday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Game play Mondays.
You bring the games, we provide the tables and chairs. Admission if free.
*** Summer Intern Opportunity at the Island Theatre Annex*** Looking for a rising college junior or senior interested in film, theatre or arts management. Position runs from May - Sept but exact dates are negotiable.
Internship pays a stipend of up to $5,000 depending on negotiated length of internship.
Applicants can send a letter of interest and three references by January 15th.
Submit
applications to CiAO, P.O. Box 1217, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336.
Open all week. Check website for movies & times.
Free Holiday Movies
Dec 7
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. . Frosty the
Snowman
and Frosty Returns
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Dec 14 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
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Community Tennis Association of Chincoteague
757-336-3241
Daily drop in tennis at Memorial Park. 9:00 a.m. Mon. - Fri. Play for a couple of hours. Players of all levels and ages are welcome. Free to public.
Historic Main Street Merchants
Island Community House
Each Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sit & Stitch.
Museum of Chincoteague Island
Open now Fri. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $4.00.
Children (12 years and younger) are admitted free of charge
Active duty military and their immediate families are admitted free of charge
Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more.
Dec 6, 7 & 8 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Open House
. Free admission. Join us for hot cider & delicious cookies while you explore our exhibits.
Featured artist demos from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Dec 12, 13 & 14 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Village. Free admission. Wander through a wonderland of decorated Christmas trees and vote for your favorite one.
The David Landsberger Family YMCA
Town of Chincoteague
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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
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Dog Park now open dawn to dusk. Located next to the Island Nature Trail on Hallie Whealton Smith Drive. Pass needed to enter. Annual or weekly passes can be purchased at the town office 6150 Community Drive during business hours. $35/annual, $15/weekly.
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Four Seasons Florist
Business for Sale. Call for more information.
Comfort Suites
A Holiday to Remember - Two night minimum.
Watch breathtaking sunsets from your private balcony, enjoy access to indoor heated pool, hot tub and hot complimentary breakfasts. Also includes cookies, hot cocoa, and a $25 Gift Certificate to Bill's Prime. Online Code:
PHLDAY.
20% off 2020 - Book before 12/31/19. Enjoy our newly renovated hotel. No black out dates! Online Code: LSWIM.
Birthday Parties - Available all year $169 + - Package includes a
private party room, s
wimming, p
izzas & drinks,, party planner, set up & clean up, a night's stay. Call
Story Contest-
Visit our
facebook
page and tell us a story about your fondest holiday memory in
Chincoteague and be entered to win a Free Night's Stay.
DC Designs
Pop Up shop at Chris' Cottage 6368 Cropper Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336, 757-990-0168.
Dec 6 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sneak Preview.
Dec 7 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open House.
Dec 8 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brunch Shopping.
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry by Dana Conklin.
Island Chiropractic Center
Dec 5 & 6, 9 - 12, 13, 16 & 17 -
Twelve Days of Christmas. Enjoy 15% off various health care related items. Limit of 3 of featured item per customer per day.
Hours:
Mon. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tues. thru Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., &
Fri.
7:00 p.m. - noon.
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Dec 5 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Pain Management. Learn about new treatment option for chronic spine & joint pain. Held at the RSMH Conference room. RSVP to 757-302-2140.
Dec 9 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Healthy U Series:
Healthy Heart
Wellness Class. Our registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator will support you while you learn effective strategies for staying heart healthy.
RSVP: 757-302-2174 or [email protected] or [email protected].
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Welcome to our New Members
Craig Technologies
craigtechinc.com
150 N. Sykes Creek Pkwy Ste 200, Merritt Island, FL 32953,
321-613-5620.
Craig Technologies is a nationwide engineering, technical and manufacturing firm that provides services to both government and commercial customers.
McGee Seafood Enterprises, LLC
7564 Eastside Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 757-336-6718
Specializing in Chincoteague seafood.
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Partner Chambers
19056 Parkway, Melfa, VA 23410, 757-787-2460
Eastern Shore of Virginia Tourism
Sign into VTC's website and add your business or event on this site. If you have any questions call or email to [email protected].
Dec 6, 13, 20 Festive Fridays in Cape Charles. Shop, Savor, Stroll & Stay. Carriage rides, street performers, live music, Santa & Mrs. Claus, seasonal sales and more.
16404 Courthouse Road #210,
Cape Charles, VA 23310, 757-678-0010
129 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD, 410-957-1919
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Virginia Travel Post for December
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
by Wednesday each week.
Become a Member
Let us help you grow your business.
JOIN NOW FOR 2020... Call Theresa for details: 757-336-6161
Share your photos with us on social media!
#chincochamber
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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 © 2019. All Rights Reserved.
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