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OUT & ABOUT
Weekly Newsletter
Published January 17, 2019
Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved.
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Plan Your Chincoteague Island Getaway on the
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41st Annual Easter Decoy & Art Festival
April 10, 2020 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
April 11, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chincoteague Combined School
4586 Main Street
Vendor applications now being accepted.
757-336-6161.
Please consider donating to the
Pre-Loved Treasures Silent Auction.
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52nd Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
May 2, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Toms Cove Park
8128 Beebe Road
Tickets Now on Sale!
Looking for a great way to promote your business? Be a 'Friend of the Festival',
If you have any questions call Joanne at 757-336-6161.
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Best of Virginia 2020
Virginia Living's Readers' Survey
Vote now for your favorite restaurants, shops, museums, and more.
VOTING CLOSES JAN. 31, 2020 AT 11:59 P.M. EST.
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Hot off the press!
The 2020 Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide and
Membership Directory
is now available.
Feel free to pick up the
newest edition and send to family & friends or place in your business.
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Save the Date
Jan 27 -
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CHS After Prom's Pancake Supper Fundraiser
. Sponsored by Don's Seafood Restaurant. Take-out available. $8/Adult, $5/Child. Advance tickets at CHS school office or at the door.
Feb 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Super Bowl Party. The American Legion Post 159.
Open to all members, guests, & the public. The main dish will be provided by the Legion. We ask for those attending to bring a covered dish to share. Beer, wine, and mixers available for purchase, or bring your own spirits!
Feb 12 - 12:00 p.m.
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon. Held at Don's Seafood Restaurant, 4113 Main Street. Great opportunity to network among local businesses and organizations. $10/person + tip. Call Joanne at 757-336-6161 to RSVP.
Feb 16 - 12:00 p.m.
NASCAR Daytona 500 Party.
Open to all members, guests, & the public. The main dish will be provided by the Legion. We ask for those attending to bring a covered dish to share. Beer, wine, and mixers available for purchase, or bring your own spirits
Feb 27 - 10 :00 a.m.
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Annual General Membership Meeting. Held at the new
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 5052 Deep Hole Rd.
Guest Speaker Dr. Jim Shaeffer of the Eastern Shore Community College.
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What's Happening
Feb 7, 8, 14, 15, 16 - 7:00 p.m. -
All Because of Agatha Play. Sponsored by the
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Performed by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company, 6309 Church Street. Written by Jonathan Troy and directed by
Lexi Hubb.
Tickets on
sale Jan 17 online at chincoteagueca.org, H & H Pharmacy and Sundial Books (cash or check only).
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Feb 8 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor's Masked Ball
. Held at the Chincoteague Center.
Featuring The Deloreans. Tickets $50 in advance and can be purchased at the Town Office or Refuge Inn. Enjoy cocktail appetizers, cash bar and silent auction.
Proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Please arrive in a mask.
Feb 14 -
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Feb 15 -
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Death By Chocolate
. Sponsored by the Historic Main Street Merchants.
A FREE 2 DAY EVENT!
Valentine's weekend scavenger hunt! Complete your playing card while enjoying delicious chocolate treats at each participating merchant. Cross the finish line at the Chincoteague Center to have your playing card validated and entered in the grand prize drawings. Playing cards can be picked up from any participating merchant. You must be 18 or older to be entered in the grand prize drawing. Visit us on Facebook for a complete list of participating merchants! Call Nicole at 443-614-6801 to learn more.
Feb 15 - 8:00 p.m. "
Rock the Tump" Musical performance by North Carolina's
Chip and the Old Blocks. Sponsored by the Chincoteague Island Arts Organization. Come prepared to dance to the best of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Held at the Island Theatre. Fee is $15.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Beer and wine cash bar.
Tickets available starting January 15 at Sundial Books or online at
www.eventbrite.com
. To learn more call 757-336-6109.
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Upcoming NASA Launch
When
: Feb 9 - 5:39 p.m.
Where
: NASA's Wallops
Flight Facility.
for more information.
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Ongoing Activities
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Free Admission. Programs will resume March 2020.
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.
Jan 20, 2020 - Fee Free Day in observance of Martin Luther King Jr's Day.
**Notice** The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is working with Ducks Unlimited to replace aging culverts. Temporary closures in place until the end of February. No cars permitted on the Wildlife Loop Trail at this time, but you can still hike or bike to the left of the entrance and around Swan Cove Trail. Visitors will have to turn around to exit the Wildlife Loop. Black Duck Trail will be closed at Beach Road. There may be temporary closures on the Service Road during this time. Thank you for your patience and please stay safe.
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)
Jan 25 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Beginner Quilling Class. Instructor
Barbara Randall. Class size limited to 12. Ages 12 & up. Cost
$35.
Advance registration is required. Register
onlin
e CLICK HERE
(credit card) or in person at Sundial Books (cash or check).
Free Kids Art Class
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Held every 1st Saturday. Snowflake mobile craft.
Drop-in Figure Studio
- 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Second Sunday every month.
Island Coffeehouse
- Upcoming Play. See news in What's Happening.
Kitchen Gallery
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Now thru Jan 25
- Gallery closed.
Jan 26 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New show - "Artist's Choice".Featuring local artwork.
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.
Feb 20 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Teen Book Club. Book will be chosen in advance.
All are invited to attend.
Tales for Tots
- Every Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. through May 21.
The books, songs, finger plays, and crafts are specifically geared to preschool children from 2 years old to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by their adult.
Following Library Programs held at
the Island Theatre Annex, 4076 Main St.
Classes are free. To sign up call
757-336-3640 or you can drop in.
Jan 23, 30 -
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Intro to Word: Adult Computer Class.
Instructor Kathy Michaelian.
Jan 30 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Knitting & Crochet. Instructor Cynthia Wilder.
Feb 13 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Topic: iPhones.
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.
Friday Night Movies
Series of classic films that are made available through sponsors.
Tickets $5 each.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Jan 17 - 7:00 p.m. Big Trouble in Little China
- Sponsored by Pico Taqueria.
Jan 24 - 7:00 p.m.
O
verboard - Sponsored by Jim and Margie Gladfelter.
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
Upcoming Death by Chocolate Event. See news in What's Happening.
Island Community House
Each Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sit & Stitch.
Feb 21 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Active Older Adults Artsy Activities: Card Making with Sandy Richards. Sponsored by The David Landsberger Family YMCA.
Members: $10, General Public: $15.
New 2020 ESCC Classes via Zoom:
Contact Student Services at 757-789-1729
or email Artima Tayor at ataylor@es.vccs.edu for more information.
Now thru March 9 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
College Success Skills.
Eight weeks.
Held each Monday.
Now thru May 11 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
Introduction to Communication.
Sixteen weeks.
Held each Wednesday.
March 16 thru May 8 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Introduction to Communication.
Eight weeks.
Held each Monday.
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.
The David Landsberger Family YMCA
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Zero joining fee until the end of January
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. Ask about Membership which enables you
to visit nearly every YMCA location.
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS - Socials & Special Events
Now thru Jan 29 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Conversational Arabic. Instructor Bishara Shbat.
Cost $20/Member, $30/General Public. Held each Wednesday. Class size up to 8.
Now thru Jan 29 - 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Conversational Spanish. Instructor
Richard Werksman.
Cost $20/Member, $30/General Public. Held each Wednesday.
Class size up to 8.
Jan 23 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Game Days
. Board and card games held every second and fourth Thursday of each month. Free/Members, $5/General Public.
Jan 23 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Birthday Lunch Pot Luck. Bring a dish and celebrate birthdays with our group. Cake will be provided. Free/Member.
Jan 28
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12:00 p.m. Recipe Exchange. Held every forth Tuesday of each month.
Feb 4 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Valentine Cards for PMRC/Riverside
. Bring supplies. Free/Member, $5/General Public.
Feb 7 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lebanese Mazza Cooking Demonstration. $10/Members,
$15/General Public. Instructors Michelle and Bishara.
Feb 20
- 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
French Conversation Group
. Free.
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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Eastern Shore Community College
es.vccs.edu
29300 Lankford Hwy Melfa VA 23410, 757-789-1789
New 2020 Classes via Zoom. Locations are CBBT Administration Bldg, Tangier Combined School, and Island Community House. Contact Student Services at 757-789-1729 for more information or email Artima Taylor at ataylor@es.vccs.edu.
Now thru May 8 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
History and Appreciation of Art I.
Held every Tues/Thurs. *Not available at the Chincoteague location.
Now thru May 11 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
Introduction to Communication.
Held every
Wednesday.
March 16 thru May 8 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Introduction to Communication.
Held every Monday.
Ker Place/Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society
Feb. 28 - 7:00 p.m. Notes from "The Green Book" A Musical Showcase.
More than a dozen Shore vocalists and musicians will gather to
share hits f
rom Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington to the Temptations and the Supremes as they help unfold the story of dangers black motorists faced during the perilous mid-1900's. Admission $10 at the door. Held at the Mary N. Smith Cultural Enrichment Center,
24577 Mary N. Smith Road in Accomac.
For more information about the event, call 757-787-8012, visit shorehistory.org/events or go to the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Historical Society's Facebook page at
facebook.com/ESVHS.
The Ropewalk
Jan 29 - 6:00 p.m.
Open Mic Night. Proceeds to benefit "Eastern Shore Dogs Deserve Better". Hosted by The Boyz of Summer. Enjoy a night of food, live music and support a good cause.
Waterside Inn
"One Sweet Deal"
Valid February 14, 2020 - February 17, 2020. R
oom rate
$80 per night/plus tax
on any room with 2 Queen Beds or
a King Bed on any floor
& includes a chocolate sweets & treats tray!
This offer is not valid with any other promotion or discount.
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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 marketing@esvatourism.org.
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 January
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
info@esvatourism.org
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Attention Members
Information for inclusion must be submitted to
by Wednesday each week.
Enhance your Chamber website listing by placing a Member Badge
on your website.
Call 757-336-6161 to find out how.
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 © 2020. All Rights Reserved.
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