Chincoteague Daffodil Festival, art strolls & more

From: Evelyn Shotwell
Date: 4/8/2010 3:43:50 PM
To: Evelyn Shotwell
Subject: OUT & ABOUT





Good Afternoon,
I hope you have enjoyed the glorious weather this week. It’s very difficult to focus on indoor tasks when it’s so nice outside. Winter may finally be over!
With the increase in visitors, we are in need of your brochures in the chamber office. Please check with us to make sure we have plenty on hand. We’re happy to see folks shopping and dining around town. We have received positive comments on how friendly everyone is and how nice business owners are. Keep up the good work!
Have fun…..out & about!
OUT & ABOUT


April 9: US Rep. Glenn Nye will be guest speaker at the annual Eastern Shore Christian Businessman’s Prayer Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Chincoteague. Open to the public but reservations are required by calling Michelle Haynie at 757-787-1335 ext. 207 or emailing mhaynie@shorebank.com.

April 9: Eastern Shore Madrigal Singers will hold benefit concert “Broadway, Novelty, Barbershop, etc.” at Christ United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Donations benefit Oyster & Maritime Museum.

April 9: Chincoteague Elementary School PTA sponsors Bingo at 5:30 p.m. at the school. Smith Island Cake auction too. Great family fun. Refreshments on sale. All to help the PTA. Come out and enjoy!

April 10: Second Saturday Art Stroll—First of the season!! Threadgoodes, Island Arts, Guinivere’s, Island Cottage Collection, Psychotronic Music & Beads, Sundial Books, Ron Hugo Photography, Flying Fish Gallery, Island Butterfly, Wine Cheese & More, Kite Koop, Egret Moon Artworks, & aNoPheles Blues have special treats and exhibitions planned. Get out and stroll!

April 10 & 11: Chincoteague Daffodil Festival at The Chincoteague Center. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit www.chincoteaguedaffodilfestival.com for more info. Or call 757-709-1914

April 16-18: Spring Roundup of Chincoteague ponies for shots and vet checks. Friday—south herd beginning at 5 p.m. and Saturday—north herd. All shots given on Saturday.

April 17: Island Library Dedication Ceremony from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Rain Date May 1.

April 17: Saturday at the Refuge with Terry Howard speaking on “Chincoteague: Then & Now” at the Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

April 17: Bluegrass Festival at the Chincoteague Center. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Vendors, workshops, jamming sessions, concessions including chili dogs, pork BBQ, snacks and drinks. Roadside Café performs at 7:30 p.m. Call 757-336-0614 or 757-336-3030 for information. (Island Bluegrass Alliance)

April 17: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents bluesman Ben Prestage in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Church Street.

NASA Visitor’s Center: Open Thursday-Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. March-June. Free and Fun!

Lighthouse Tours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Assateague Island Bus Tours: Saturday 1:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. Call 757-336-3696 or visit www.piping-plover.org

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Evelyn
Evelyn Shotwell
Office Manager
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce