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Historic Onancock School News

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Historic Onancock School - a watercolor by April Flory

This original painting will be raffled at the OHS Reunion on September 2

Greetings Friends,

Here's hoping that everyone is enjoying the Summer of 2017. It has been a busy one here at HOS. We kicked off the season with a successful Shore Made Music Festival on June 17th. Our thanks to the many sponsors, volunteers, musicians, vendors and attendees who made the day such a fun community event celebrating local music. Please visit our website for pictures and highlights of the day. Our community Room has been the site of many rentals and events this summer, the Waterman's Heritage Museum, always busy on weekends, also welcomed visitors with a Buy Boat display in early August. YouthWorks! was here in July and painted up a storm inside and out.

Please read on to find out what's coming up as we enter late summer into fall. You are not going to want to miss news about the upcoming OHS Reunion or our premier Oyster Trail event, November 12th - Save the Date!

Thank you so much for your warm response to our past e-newsletters. We appreciate your positive feedback and words of encouragement.

The Onancock High School Blue Devils will be 'in the house' on Saturday September 2nd for a Multi-Class Reunion.

The updated attendance is near 300 - we are thrilled that alums can come back to connect with their school and classmates. Our thanks to reunion chair Carla Savage-Wells and her intrepid committee for coming back to OHS! Time is short - connect with Carla now to get a ticket. Email Carla at cysw0812@gmail.com

This is sure to be an epic event and we look forward to seeing everyone as we open the school for tours and hear the memories. Don't forget to post pictures!

Save the Date: Sunday November 12th, 4:00 - 7:30 pm at HOS

November is the month we celebrate the oyster, so let's toast our membership to the Virginia Oyster Trail with both a Champagne Tasting & Oyster Tasting on November 12th. We will have art that honors the oyster, artists studios open and music wafting through the halls. Details forthcoming.

Tickets on sale Sept. 5th

Historic Onancock School is once again so very grateful to be selected as a recipient of the 2017 Christmas Homes Tour, sponsored by Onancock Business & Civic Association (OBCA). Along with our friends at Eastern Shore of VA Historical Society, also a recipient, we will work to help make this a successful tour and festive weekend in Onancock. If you would like to be a sponsor, helping HOS & ESVHS, click this LINK

Save the Date: December 9, 2017

Thanks to Youth Works!

Thirty kids, 8 leaders, 12 gallons of paint and lots of fun

All of the hallway floors and exterior doors are freshly painted

Above - Many of the campers enjoyed learning of the history of the eastern shore watermen and a museum tour. Thanks Doug Godby.

left - a happy group from Maryland & Florida

lower - the leadership team, on the shore 6 weeks. Our directors sent them on a well deserved trip to Tangier Island for a fun, albiet rainy adventure.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THEM AGAIN IN 2018

SUPPORT ALL OF OUR OUR TENANT ARTISTS & ARTISANS

YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED

SPOTLIGHT ON ARTIST:

BILLY CROCKETT, MASTER CARVER

This newsletter we shine a spotlight on Billy Crockett, Master Carver. We are so pleased that his studio is located here at HOS. Billy has been an avid nature lover all of his life and brings that love and respect to life from a simple block of wood. His studio is a wonder of birds and wildlife of every size & description. He has an easy way and makes his intricate work look easy. He is a good teacher as well, has taught classes to mere mortals and the results have been amazing!

Drop in his studio,#117 on the south wing, where he can be found most every day - well, except when he is out on the water or beach gathering new ideas and artifacts for his next creations!

Call 757-710-6669,or Email: billycrockettcarvings@gmail.com to make an appointment or convince him to start up a new class.

Eastern Shore Art League Summer Show

Be sure to stop in the school to see the ESAL show, on display until September 20.Don't forget to sign up on our mailing list to hear of all our upcoming events first!

Deeds & Needs ...

Deeds - Shout outs & Kudos to those who have lent a helping hand

Needs - Our wish list for volunteers & things we could use

Deeds -

Thanks to John Zacharias, local artist and ESAL member for donating and installing track lighting in our community room.

Paul Nolz held his 30th annual summer soccer camp on the fields at HOS in August. Thanks for your loyalty & support, Paul.
The Town of Onancock for assistance to remove the rear of the

shop building.

Mark Gonsenhauser's Rug Store in Virginia Beach for their

donation of rugs to dress up our community room/events

& art space and foyer.

It bears repeating - Youth Works!
All of you who joined as a member and supported HOS

Not a member? Sign up HERE

Needs -

Helping hands to close up the rear of the shop building to make it safe.
Looking for 8'-9' table, stainless best, but we can customize, to use in our service kitchen.
Volunteers to assist with occasional events
Volunteers to assist with writing grants

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