Chincoteague April Events continue

What? You thought it was all over for April after the Chincoteague Daffodil Festival? Read what Evelyn Shotwell rom the Chincoteague Chamber has to say about that. The Spring events on Chincoteague Island just keep on rolling.






Hi All,
We have a big range of activities on tap for this weekend……from pony roundup to concerts. Don’t miss the ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Island Library Expansion on Saturday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. Lots of new and exciting things happening on Chincoteague----a new bridge, new library, beautiful waterfront park to enjoy concerts and special events. Be a part of the excitement! Have fun OUT & ABOUT.


OUT & ABOUT

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 & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Rain Date May 1. Live entertainment, balloons, flags, and several speakers will complete the celebration in the Robert Reed Downtown Park. Tour the expansion after the ceremony.

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. He has a unique mix of Mississippi Country Blues with Florida Swamp Blues performed on a cigar box guitar.

April 18: Weekend Bird Walk—7:30 a.m.—Sign up at Toms Cove Visitor Center in advance—Stroll to beach, freshwater and salt marsh habitats is designed for the beginning bird watcher. Distance of 1 mile, lasts 2 hours. Limited number of binoculars and bird guides are provided. 757-336-6577.

April 18: Pancake Supper & Bazaar at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at Jenkins Bridge—4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 757-824-5043 for ticket information. Crafts and Bake Sale in addition to supper.

April 27: Hospice Grief Support Program---1:30--3:00 p.m. at Hospice Resource Center 6309 Church St.

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

Assateague Lighthouse Tours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 757-336-3696 or visit www.piping-plover.org for more information.

Refuge Wildlife Bus Tours: Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. through April. Call 757-336-3696 or visit www.piping-plover.org

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• Oyster & Maritime Museum 2010 Special Exhibit—Boats of Chincoteague—Spring: Friday-Sunday

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Evelyn
Evelyn Shotwell
Office Manager
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
757-336-6161