Cape Charles Happenings – December 21, 2008 Issue
Merry Christmas!
Cape Charles Happenings – December 21, 2008 Issue
Welcome to the latest issue of the Cape Charles Happenings©. I have done my best to report information accurately, but changes do occur, so call to confirm. Happy reading!
To be considered for inclusion in Cape Charles Happenings, information must be submitted no later than noon on Sunday for the weekly issue and by Wednesday noon for the Flash.
Joan Natali
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The following local restaurants are open for dinner on Friday & Saturday evenings (call for hours):
Ø AQUA (331-8660)
Ø the Chesapeake (331-3123)
Ø Coach House Tavern (331-8631)
Ø Giddens' Do Drop Inn (442-2139, Weirwood, @ 17 miles north)
Ø Don Valerio's Family Mexican Restaurant (Eastville, 678-0011)
Ø Eastville Inn (678-5745, Eastville)
Ø Harbor Grille (331-3005)
Ø Kelly's Gingernut Pub (331-3222)
Ø Little Italy (442-7831, Nassawadox)
Ø Mariah's at Tower Hill (331-1700, just outside town)
Ø Sting Ray's Restaurant (331-2505, @ 6 miles south)
Ø Sunset Beach Resort Restaurant (331-1776, @ 8 miles south))
Ø Veneto's (331-2275)
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Saffron's Last Minute Christmas Shopping hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Monday & Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Saffron will be open on Friday from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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We have a new children's author here in Cape Charles and her name is Paula Nico. Her first book, entitled "The Glug-Glug Story," is a perfect holiday adventure for both kids and family. The national release date is March 3, 2009 but you can go directly to her website at www.PaulaNico.com for her bio and book teaser. To order the book, go to http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60696-925-0
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If you have friends and family coming to visit, the Cape Charles Hotel Historic Inn still has reservations available for New Years Eve and the weekend. Please visit www.capecharleshotel.com or call 331-4000 for rates or reservations.
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For a unique gift item, the 2nd Annual 2009 Chesapeake Sunsets Calendars, created by Amy Wagner, are available this weekend only. Calendars cost $20, are signed by the photographer and include 12 inspiring views of the Cape Charles beachfront. Call 331–4000 if you'd like to purchase one.
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Dawn Freudig, renowned Reiki Master /Teacher has performed and taught stress reduction sessions, healing sessions, Reiki and guided meditations for more than 30 years. During this Holiday Season, Bayside Sanctuary is offering discounted Gift Certificates. Stress Reduction Sessions (results guaranteed) regularly $65.00 are being made available to you for only $55.00. To share this phenomenal Gift of Health and Relaxation during these stressful and trying times, call Dawn at 331-2856. Gift Certificates are valid thru July 1, 2009, and must be purchased by December 28, 2008. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Holiday Special: Impact Fitness will waive the joining fee up until January 31, a $75 savings. We would also like to encourage people to give the gift of fitness this holiday season. We now have gift certificates for personal training and for Impact Fitness memberships.
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Available for the Holidays: autographed copies of three new books (Awaken Wonder!, Come Beachcombing With Me, and Beach Glass and Treasures) by local author S. Deacon Ritterbush Ph.D. are available at Sullivan's.
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The Cape Charles Post Office is now accepting Santa Letters thru December 22, 2008. There is a red mailbox in the lobby for the children to deposit their letters. Don't forget to sign your name and include your address so Santa on one of his elves can write back to you.
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The Cape Charles Food Pantry really needs donations. The recession is hitting everyone hard and more people than ever will be looking for ways to make ends meet just as others are cutting back on their giving. Consider making a charitable donation in honor of a friend or loved one this Holiday Season instead of a gift. Or donate some non-perishable food items to the Cape Charles Food Pantry. When you go food shopping, pick up "two for one" food items and donate one. Contact Janet at 331-4275 for more information or to schedule a drop-off. Mail checks to CC Food Pantry at 303 Madison Avenue in Cape Charles.
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Kelly's Gingernut Pub is available to host your Christmas or end of year festivities! If you need a venue for 10 or 50, give us a call! We can provide a buffet or you can order from our new full menu! Daytime or nighttime, except Friday or Saturday evenings are available! Our Pine Street dining room can accommodate up to 26 guests! Call now at 331-3222.
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Having a Holiday Party? The Cape Charles Coffee House is available to host or cater your event – your place or ours. We can accommodate up to 70 guests at the Coffee House. And don't forget to order your holiday cakes – Christmas orders should be made by December 22. Call 331-1880 for information and orders. Have a wonderful Christmas and we thank you for your loyal patronage.
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The Northampton County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for their upcoming 2008 Citizens of the Year Awards. There are several opportunities to nominate Northampton County citizens and business owners for well-deserved, special recognition. Please call the chamber at 678-0010 or e-mail them at chamber@northamptoncountychamber.com for a nomination form. The deadline for nominations is December 20, 2008.
Blue Crab Bay has Gifts and Stocking Stuffers available for the Holidays. Use code 08CCH15 for a 15% discount good thru year end. Check out what's available at http://www.bluecrabbay.com/products.asp?dept=1020
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Give the Gift of Music for the Holidays! Roberta Newman is offering Holiday Piano
Lesson Gift Packages for ages 6 through adult! Gift Certificate for 12 Lessons plus Starter Lesson Books: $260 value for only $235 or a Gift Certificate for 16 Lessons plus Starter Lesson Books: $340 value for only $308. Lessons begin in January and take place in Cape Charles. Lesson times (1/2 hour each) are arranged with the student. To purchase your Piano Lesson Gift Package, call Roberta at 331-3151 or email her at Newroads_Consulting@earthlink.net. Visa, Master, and Discover Cards accepted! Don't have a piano? Call Roberta at the above number to get advice on purchasing just the right keyboard for under $200.
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Machipongo Trading Company, famous for coffee, peanuts, sweet treats, and smoothies, is now loaded with local products and Virginia's finest products, great for gifts. Stop by for a great breakfast & lunch sandwiches, soup or spuds. Let us create a wonderful Gift Basket for that special family, teacher, pet or neighbor. Happy Holidays to all, think green and buy local. Open from Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to contact us, call 678-0005.
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If anyone is interested in purchasing a leather Lazy Boy recliner before Christmas, here is your chance. It is less than a year old and asking price is $479; retail is $1,170. This week, we also have a used dining room table & 4 high back chairs including glass front china closet. Great for rental property. $850 or best offer. Why pay more when you can buy it at Beaches Tanning & Treasures, 2218 Stone Rd. in Cape Charles. Hours: Thursday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 5. Saturday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Christmas. For more information, call Janet Parry at 331-2730 or 331-2144 for more information.
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Just in time for Christmas gifts - Cheriton Old & New Memories 2009 Calendar consisting of pictures dating back to late 1800. We are now accepting orders through December 12. Orders accepted at Sunny Side Garden Center in Cheriton or by calling 331-3247 or 331-2675. Donations of $10 are requested. Proceeds benefit Cheriton's Downtown T-21 Enhancement Grant 20% payback in kind fund.
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IM Dance Academy offers dance and physical fitness classes for Adults six days a week. These classes include Toning & Body Sculpting three (3) times per week, Back to Basics, Adult Ballet and Marumba twice (2) per week, Adult Tap and Yoga Barre once a week. And we also offer the "SilverSneakers" Fitness Program for Older Adults two (2) times per week. IM Dance Academy participants may take as many classes as they wish, are free to attend any of these classes on the day they choose and pick the class, day and hour of their choice. No membership fees or contracts to sign. Call 331-4088 for more information.
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Bonnie & W. T. Nottingham now have fresh turnip greens and collards at their farm: you pick $5 a bushel if you pick; $10 a bushel is they pick for you (need one day notice). No Sunday sales. Call 331-4552 for more information, directions or to place an order
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Gift certificates are available for those who would like to give a gift of health. Thomas Lewis of Rejuvenating Body Therapies, located at 109 Mason Avenue in Cape Charles, specializes in massage therapy - deep tissue, sports, and orthopedic massages, as well as myoskeletal realignment work. He is nationally licensed, and state licensed in VA & CT and is also an A.I.S. Practitioner. (Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening). For more information or to make an appointment, call (203) 605-5167 or email thomaslewis58@yahoo.com.
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Nottingham Seafood & Produce, located at 20220 Lankford Hwy in Cheriton (next to Shell Gas Station on Rt. 13), if offering Gift Certificates for the Holidays. Hours are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. They sell fresh fish, shrimp, clams, scallops, oysters, crabs & crabmeat, lobster tails, fresh vegetables, ice, and Blue Crab Bay products. Phone number is 678-5484.
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VBWebSites.net is a customer oriented small business that specializes in personal professional assistance that includes custom website design & development, website solutions, email solutions, wireless systems, automated backup systems, computer setup and integration, security related measures, general computer issues, networking and more. Headquartered in Cape Charles, we have provided computer and network assistance for many local businesses including Cape Charles Realty, Stingray's / Cape Center, Pelican Pub, Sunset Beach Resort, and Shore Stay Suites. If your business web site needs a make-over or your networking obstacles need professional attention, give VBWebSites.net a call. Typically, 24-hour services are available for all businesses within a 30 mile radius of Cape Charles. Call now for a no-obligation consultation and evaluation. VBWebSites.net, your personal IT professional at hand. For more information, check out our website at http://www.vbwebsites.net, email to brady@vbwebsites.net or call Brady at 271-8293.
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Super Wash Car Detailing, located in Cheriton at 21209 North Bayside Road (across from the Cheriton Post Office). charges $25 for a wash and interior detailing and $40 for a wash, wax and interior detailing. Call 693-1112 to make an appointment or drive up and drop off.
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Duvall Computer Services is located at Rayfield's Pharmacy, 2 Fig Street, Suite 101, in Cape Charles. We make house calls and installs, repair desktops, laptops, and printers, Business Network Solutions, training classes, consulting, upgrades, wireless, cabling, sales, custom-built computers, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, A+ CompTIA Certified. Reasonable prices and great services. Call 695-3149 or email dnetworksolutions@gmail.com for more information.
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PC Training for students -- Learn from a Certified Professional with one-on-one instructions. Learn how computers work, how to use the internet safely and correctly to bring your grades up, and many more specifics tricks not taught in the school systems. Class age groups: 3 – 10, ½ hour classes; 11 – 14, 1 hour classes; 15 – 18, 2 hour classes. Seating is limited. Call ahead to reserve a seat. Need an upgrade, new Laptop or PC, or a PC cleaning and quick fix? Come see us At Rayfield's Pharmacy, 2 Fig St., Suite 101 in Cape Charles. Call 695-3149 or email dnetworksolutions@gmail.com for more information.
ESLM, Inc. is a full service landscape maintenance firm dedicated to providing high quality maintenance solutions to all residents of the Eastern Shore. Now in our fifth year, we strive to satisfy each and every client on an individual basis. Services provided include full service lawn care, lawn renovation, fertilization and aeration, mulch and planter bed maintenance, shrubbery and tree care and irrigation. fall and spring cleanups are also available. Concrete paver sidewalks and patio construction projects are currently being scheduled for the fall and winter season. Call 442-5296 for more information or check out our website: http://shorelawn.com/.
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Shore Treasures Market, our new, local grocery store located @ 425 Mason Avenue has received its VA ABC beer and wine license. Currently, they have milk, bread, produce (all from local farmers), fruits and staples, cold drinks, off the shelf drinks, deli service, soups & sandwiches. They also make deliveries.
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Unique Graphics Salon, 729 Randolph Avenue in Cape Charles announces a new fitness sensation, Vacu Step™, a German made machine is said to help reduce the appearance of cellulite and help women improve skin's tone and firmness. Women are quickly discovering that Vacu Step™, designed to help burn fat on the hips, stomach, thighs and buttocks, provides a 30-minute, low impact workout that yields exceptional results for their efforts. Many women have already experienced significant loss of inches in only four weeks of training. Unique Graphics Salon, a unisex family, full hair care center, also provided permanent makeup and soon will be offering a tanning bed. Where else can you go to get a complete make-over? Call now for more information on their services. Contact Angie Pruitt at 331-3507, 710-3342 or uniquegraphics@verizon.net.
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Best Nest Home Interiors, a full service furnishings store, now has two locations, Mason Avenue in Cape Charles, and on Rt. 13 in Cheriton, just north of the Cherrystone traffic light. Call 331-4437 for hours and more information.
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NEW!!! Bamboo Fusion massage at Essentials Bay Spa. A revolutionary new massage technique combining proven European massage techniques fused with the Asian mystique of Bamboo. The result is a ultra calming, therapeutic and exotic massage that will leave you craving for more. The heated bamboo sticks used by the massage therapist feel smooth to the touch and are very efficient in dealing with any trouble spots you might have. Bamboo-Fusion massage is new and exciting and now available at Essentials Bay Spa. Call 757-331-4053 to make an appointment.
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Two Sisters Bakery (15516 Lankford Highway, Eastville, 678-7755) is open on Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They offer coffees, cappuccino, smoothies, baked goods, fresh produce, plants and flowers.
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Every Monday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - The Coach House Tavern is featuring a Special Off-Season Dinner Menu for under $20.00. Entrées include a Beef Stack, Half Roasted Chicken, Rockfish Chesapeake, Pasta's and much more. The Coach House Tavern's new winter hours of operation are Tuesday thru Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, Saturday & Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Every Monday
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Kelly's Gingernut Pub Fall & Winter Value Night features 16 oz. Boneless Angus Prime Rib Dinner with Baked Potato & Vegetable for $16.
Every Monday
Monday Night At the Harbor Grille Is Date Night. Enjoy two Pasta dinners served with crusty bread, fresh crisp salad, seasonal dessert, and wine. Two dinners for $30
Every Tuesday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Two-fer Tuesdays at AQUA, 5 Marina Village Circle. For any dinner entrée you purchase for dinner at AQUA, enjoy a second entrée on the house! (Discount applied to entrée of equal or lesser value. Dine in only.) For reservations, call 331-8660. Open to everyone.
Every Tuesday
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Tuesday at the Harbor Grille is Pizza Buffet Night served with garden salad for $7.99 per person. And at 8 p.m., join in Pool Tournament Night at the Harbor Grille: $5 entry fee, double elimination. Come shoot on our newly installed tables.
Every Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Kelly's Gingernut Pub Fall & Winter Value Night features an Italian Night of Spaghetti & Meatballs, Homemade Lasagna or Linguini & Clams for $10.
Every Wednesday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Machipongo Trading Co., located on Highway 13 just across from the Barrier Islands Center features "Sushi Wednesday"!. Freshly prepared, we are proud to offer a delicious bento box of 10 pieces of assorted rolls for just $7.95! Nothing raw, but guaranteed to satisfy your need for a local Sushi Fix! Please call ahead with your orders so we are sure to prepare enough throughout the day! Whether you stay & eat or grab & go, our bet is you'll be glad you stopped by and said "Hi" at MTC. And don't forget, our breakfast is a must try - locally roasted coffee by Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Co., hand-blended & bagged teas, fresh sage-sausage made just for us by A&J's in Cheriton, bagels with lox, & more! Visit our website for more menu items: www.esvamtc.com or call 678-0005 for more information.
Every Wednesday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Wednesday Wines at AQUA, 5 Marina Village Circle. If you've been waiting to try a wine at AQUA, Wednesday is the night to do it! A special so exciting you'll have to call 331-8660 for details, or come in and see us on Wednesdays for Dinner!
Every Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Kelly's Gingernut Pub Fall & Winter Value Night features an Irish Night with Corned Beef & Cabbage, Grilled Salmon or Ham Steak and two vegetables for $12.
Every Wednesday
Wednesday's Dinner Special at the Harbor Grille is our delicious Hamburger Steak, served with mashed potatoes and a side for $7.99.
Every Thursday
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Kelly's Gingernut Pub Fall & Winter Value Night features Steamed Clams or Snow Crab Legs and Corn on the Cob for $13. And Thursday night is Ladies Night - Customize a large salad meal - field greens or romaine with chicken, shrimp, calamari toppings and dressing for $10! Reduced drinks from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Laurie K's tunes!
Every Thursday
Thursday's Dinner Special at the Harbor Grille is Hot Turkey Sandwich served with mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry, and a vegetable for $7.99
Every Friday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - The Coach House Tavern is featuring a Special Off-Season Dinner Menu for under $20.00. Entrées include a Beef Stack, Half Roasted Chicken, Rockfish Chesapeake, Pasta's and much more. The Coach House Tavern's new winter hours of operation are Tuesday thru Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, Saturday & Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Every Friday
Enjoy our special selection of fresh off the boat seafood at the Harbor Grille prepared any way you like it: fried, broiled, or blackened. The perfect accompaniment for one of our delicious Angus Steaks.
Every Saturday (October thru Mid-March)
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Scheduled Tours of Fisherman Island are offered for free and introduce visitors to the unique variety of wildlife found on the Island. As you pass through several distinct habitats you will learn about wildlife management on the refuge, explore the diversity of animals and plants and discover the rich history of Fisherman Island. The tours cover from 3 to 4 miles and the walking surface varies from soft to hard-packed sand with one short stretch of concrete roadway. There are no restrooms. Participants meet at the Visitor Center at Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge at 8:45 a.m., and carpool to Fisherman Island. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, email dorie_stolley@fws.gov or call 331-2760.
Every Saturday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - The Coach House Tavern is featuring a Special Off-Season Dinner Menu for under $20.00. Entrées include a Beef Stack, Half Roasted Chicken, Rockfish Chesapeake, Pasta's and much more. The Coach House Tavern's new winter hours of operation are Tuesday thru Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, Saturday & Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Every Saturday
Enjoy our special selection of fresh off the boat seafood at the Harbor Grille prepared any way you like it: fried, broiled, or blackened. The perfect accompaniment for one of our delicious Angus Steaks.
Every Sunday
Sunday at Harbor Grille is home cooking at it best. Nobody can beat Mom's Meatloaf served with two sides for $7.99
Every Sunday
1 p.m. on - Are you ready for some football? Football games every Sunday afternoon and evening can be watched on a 108" of HDTV with 1000 watts of surround sound. And grab a bite to eat from our new Game Day menu in our newly redesigned with Sports & Media Lounge at The Chesapeake.
Now through Christmas
The Montessori Children's House of Franktown has 6 ft. to 8 ft. Christmas Trees for sale for $55 to $65. English Boxwood and Mixed Greens Wreaths are also available, for $17.50 to $32.50. Your purchase will bring a little holiday cheer and support MCHF! To select your tree or wreath, please contact Ingrid Watson at 695-0048 or by email to iwatson@williamsmullen.com.
Now thru Sunday, January 4
Stage Door Gallery is holding its Holiday Show featuring Fine Arts, Crafts, and unique gifts. True to the popular song, "…watching the girls go by", Gertraud Fendler contacted several women who were delighted to stroll down Mason Avenue in Cape Charles and have their beautiful legs photographed. The resulting pictures are now on display at the Holiday Show at the Stage Door Gallery until January 4.
Monday, December 22
7 p.m. - The Annual Holiday Decorating Contest for residences and businesses will be conducted in the towns of Cheriton and Cape Charles. Houses and businesses will be judged on the following: 30% originality and creativity, 30% on execution and 40% overall appeal. So turn on those lights and decorate your doors, cause the judges will be coming to your towns. This is a Cape Charles Women's Club event.
Monday, December 22
7 p.m. - Soaking Prayer: Come spend a quiet and peaceful hour resting in the presence of the Holy Spirit of God. This is a Christ-centered ministry - a time to be refreshed - for anyone with a desire to know God more intimately. Prayer ministry is available. Call Diane Pierce for more information at 678-3404 or dianepierce@baycrk.net. Location: 168 Sunset Blvd in Cape Charles. (The gate in the Bay Creek Marina Villages is now in operation. To enter please scroll down the address list at the control panel to: 168 Sunset Blvd. Press call. This will call me so I can open the gate from my phone.)
Tuesday, December 23
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Cheriton UMC is open for Prayer and Meditation.
Wednesday, December 24
5 p.m. - Cheriton UMC Christmas Eve Service.
Wednesday, December 24
4 p.m. – Children's Eucharist at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cape Charles.
Wednesday, December 24
5 p.m. - Emmanuel Episcopal will hold a candlelight service on Christmas Eve. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated with Rite II. All are welcome.
Wednesday, December 24
6:30 p.m. – Carols at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cape Charles.
Wednesday, December 24
7 p.m. – Festival Eucharist at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cape Charles.
Wednesday, December 24
7 p.m. - Cape Charles Baptist Church will hold a candle light Christmas Eve Service. Come join us as we celebrate the season!
Wednesday, December 24 thru Saturday, December 27
The Northampton Memorial Library is closed.
Thursday, December 25
9 a.m. - Eucharist at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cape Charles.
Wednesday, December 31
5:30 p.m. - New Years Eve @ Kelly's Gingernut Pub features their regular menu plus Filet Mignon, scalloped potatoes & sautéed green beans for $24 or Pan seared Rockfish beurre blanc w/ wild rice & green beans for $19. Reservations for parties of 6 or more please! Music charge of $10 after 9 p.m. John Baldwin & Original Sinners @10 p.m. + hats & horns! Call 331-3222.
Wednesday, December 31
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Enjoy a 7 course New Years Eve Dinner at the Eastville Inn!! From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cocktails and complimentary hor d'oeuvres including Fresh Shucked Oysters, Cheeses, and Smoked Salmon will be served. Dinner will be served from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $65 per person (plus tax and tip), reservations are required. The menu features BBQ Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Gulf Shrimp on Garlic Toast Points, Crab Bisque with Dry Sack Sherry and Fresh Chives, Field Greens with Toasted Pecans, Granny Smith Apples, and Blue Cheese Crumbles, Lemon Sorbet with Grand Mariner and a choice of Chateau Briand or Baked Rockfish with Crabmeat Stuffing, and Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate and Cream Puffs
Wednesday, December 31st
6:30 p.m. - Celebrate New Year's Eve at Aqua. Reservations are available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is $79 per person and includes four-course meal, dessert bar, midnight toast and live entertainment from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. provided by Mr. B and the Boys. For more information or to make a reservation, call 331-8660.
Wednesday, December 31
7 p.m. - Early Watchnight Service at Travis Chapel UMC in Oyster
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Thursday, January 1
The Northampton Memorial Library is closed.
Saturday, January 3
6 p.m. - Annual Epiphany Party, held at the Cape Charles Volunteer Fire House, is an event which raises money for local individual(s) or organizations in need of funds. All who attend are requested to bring your "least favorite" Christmas gift. All gifts will be auctioned off to raise funds. All of the funds raised at this event stay local and the Chili at this event is becoming "legend" on the Eastern Shore. For additional information or to volunteer for this great event, please contact Chris at 331-2206.
Monday, January 5
Last day to enroll in Intent Mastery Program with Dawn Zurlinden (on Friday, January 16 thru Sunday, January 18). There are a few spaces left! Join us for this amazing journey of personal change with Toltec Seer, Dawn Zurlinden. Dawn has directly apprenticed with don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements. Dawn was encouraged by don Miguel and Barbara Emrys to carry on the teachings of the Eagle Knight Lineage and bring to it her own light. This intensive weekend is the second in a planned series of weekends to experience the Intent Mastery Program where you will be offered an opportunity to learn about, align with and create with the power of Love, or Intent. The result is a total, joyous, engagement with Life, and mastery over the content and direction of your life. Cost for the entire weekend is $375 and includes meals and lodging. Call the World Healing Institute at 331-1925 for more information or to register.
Wednesday, January 7
5:30 p.m. - Town Hall meeting with state Sen. Ralph Northam & Del. Lynwood Lewis at the Cheriton Fire Hall.
Friday, January 9
5:30 p.m. - 2008 Citizens of the Year Awards Dinner will be held at the Historic Palace Theater in Cape Charles. A limited number of tickets are available. Appetizers served at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar of wine, beer & soft drinks will be provided by the Palace Theater. Menu of Tea, Salad, Marinated Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Petite String Beans, Homemade Yeast Rolls, Cheesecake by Sean Hart of Exmore Diner Catering Services. Tickets are $20 per person and reservations must be made in advance by calling the Chamber at 678-0010
Sunday, January 11
2 p.m. -The Northampton Youth Shooting Club holds its monthly meeting ( normally the third Sunday of the month) at the American Legion Hall in Cheriton. The Club program provides the basic elements of gun safety, education, enjoyment, and competition. Initial instructions are with air rifles, which are provided by the club. Skills learned include responsibility, self-discipline, self-control, teamwork and concentration. The program teaches self-reliance and enhances individual esteem. Instructors are 4H and NRA trained and qualified. Sponsors include 4H, the American Legion, the NOAAWIVA Sportsmen, Inc., and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Shooting Club. All youth between the ages of 9 and 18 are encouraged to attend.
Thursday, January 15
6 p.m. - BIC Speaker Series: State Folklorist Jon Lohman will lecture on Traditional Music Styles of Virginia, followed by a performance by the award winning a cappella gospel band "The Paschall Brothers". The Paschall Brothers sing traditional gospel hymns, taught by their father and founder the late Rev. Frank Paschall, in their standard five-man lineup. Dubbed the "Kings of A Capella" they carry on the tradition of the religious a capella group formed in 1981. This program has been supported in part by the Virginia Museum of Fine Art Education and Statewide Programs and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Wine and cheese will be served. Free.
Wednesday, January 21 thru Wednesday, February 25
Children's Abrakadoodle Art Class: A Winter Wonderland: a 6 week session on Wednesdays. Mini Doodlers (3 to 5 yrs) from 3:15 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. for a cost of $70 per child. Doodlers (5 to 11 yrs. old) from 4:05 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a cost of $75 per child. In this session, we'll explore some highlights of the season with projects focusing on wintry delights. We'll use a wide range of art media as we build snowmen in the meadow, play in icicle-covered forests, meet an atmospheric scientist/photographer and much more during this very cool art session. Come on in, pull off your mittens and boots, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and join us in creating art that will bring some warmth to this season.
Saturday January 24
8 p.m. – Arts Enter Cape Charles will present Sgt. Pepper: A Tribute to the Beatles. You won't believe your eyes… or your ears! The band captures all the thrills Beatles fans have missed for 40 years with identical costumes and equipment. The look and sound is uncanny. Fun for all ages as you sing along to your favorite Beatle song, the music will shine on forever! Songs include "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Penny Lane" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to "I'm Down" played with Vox amps and Rickenbacker guitars made famous by the Beatles. Tickets: Adults $22, Students $8. For more information, call 331-2787.
Wednesday, January 21
5:30 p.m. - BIC Speaker Series: Art Schwartzchild, Director of University of Virginia LTER presents "Climate Change and Sea Level Rise on the Eastern Shore of Virginia." Art Schwartzchild will discuss what his research site is doing in monitoring sea levels, historic trends and what this means for the Barrier Islands and the Eastern Shore. Free.
Thursday, February 5
5:30 p.m. - Rick and Janice Felker of Mattawoman Creek Farms will discuss organic gardening and the process and benefits to community supported agriculture, as well as give us a peek as to what is growing down at the farm this upcoming season. Free at the Barrier Island Center.
Sunday, February 8
2 p.m. -The Northampton Youth Shooting Club holds its monthly meeting ( normally the third Sunday of the month) at the American Legion Hall in Cheriton. The Clubʼs program provides the basic elements of gun safety, education, enjoyment, and competition. Initial instructions are with air rifles, which are provided by the club. Skills learned include responsibility, self-discipline, self-control, teamwork and concentration. The program teaches self-reliance and enhances individual esteem. Instructors are 4H and NRA trained and qualified. Sponsors include 4H, the American Legion, the NOAAWIVA Sportsmen, Inc., and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Shooting Club. All youth between the ages of 9 and 18 are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, February 21
4 p.m. - BIC 3rd Annual Oyster Roast. Tickets are $50 per person or $75 per couple. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 7.
Saturday, March 7
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Floorcloth Making Workshop with Miriam Riggs, cost is $90 and includes materials. This popular class is back! Participants will design and create their own floorcloth to take home. Have some fun while adding that personal touch to your house to be enjoyed for years to come. Contact the Barrier Island Center for more information.
Saturday, March 21
Central Park Benefit Ball (formerly known as the Renovators Ball). This year's theme is "Flower Power." More details to follow.
Saturday, March 28
The Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust Annual Oyster Roast will be held at Green Valley Farm, 9929 Bayside Road in Machipongo.
Saturday in April, date to be announced later
Children's Boating Safety Class with the U.S. Coast Guard. Calling all kids who love to be on the water in a boat! This introductory boat safety class is for every child from 7 to 14 who loves to go boating and for every mom and dad who want their kids to know boat and water safety at an early age. In this hands-on 3 hour class, students will learn introductory boating safety skills to help lay the groundwork for years of boating fun!
Friday, April 3
Second Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Friday thru Sunday, May 15 thru May 17
Plans are already under way for the 2009 Black Drum World Championship Fishing Tournament out of the luxurious Bay Creek Resort and Marina (http://www.baycreek.net/). To receive information or registration information, contact the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce at 787-2460.
Saturday, May 23
BIC Art Show on the Farm. Stay tuned for more details!
Friday & Saturday, September 25-26
Second Annual Fall Tomato Festival in Cape Charles
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Joan Natali
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