Cape Charles Happenings - November 30, 2008 Issue
Cape Charles Happenings – November 30, 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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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.
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=1009
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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.
Roberta earned Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Illinois, where she majored in piano and composition. Roberta was Chair of the Music Department at the Laboratory Schools of the University of Chicago and taught elementary, intermediate, and high school music classes. While at the Laboratory Schools, Roberta developed Experiencing Music, a series of music appreciation texts featuring diverse music from the local community and around the world. Her recent publication, Connect with Music, is widely used as a music resource in after-school programs across the nation.
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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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On behalf of the Cape Charles Food Pantry, we would like to thank all of our friends and neighbors for their generous contributions to our Food Pantry this year. We are most fortunate to live in a community that cares about the needy. With your help we have raised enough money to supply turkeys for our clients for Thanksgiving, and hope to do something special for Christmas as well, again Thank you and may God Bless each of you. Janet Dudley, Director, Cape Charles Food Pantry
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Beaches Tanning & Treasures will be collecting Books, Coloring Books, & Crayons for the Northampton County Chamber this Holiday Season. Please drop off your generous donations at 2218 Stone Rd. in Cape Charles.
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Christmas is around the corner! Beaches Tanning & Treasures, 2218 Stone Rd. in Cape Charles, has a nice variety of gifts for those on your shopping list. Hours are: Thursday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call Janet Parry at 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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Saffron is now offering Layaway. Please call or stop in the store for details. The program began November 5 and ends December 17. Just in time for the holidays. Start you shopping now and pay for the items over seven (7) weeks.
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Duvall Computer Services, located at Rayfield's Pharmacy, 2 Fig Street, Suite 101, in Cape Charles, repairs, maintains, and tune-up desktops, laptops, printers, and servers. Need a quick PC fix, drop it off, and we'll take care of it. We make house calls (nearby, no charge), provide training classes, proper computer consulting, PC upgrades (revive that old PC, it is alive), secure wireless setups (don't trust the basic setup), sell PC accessories (save your gas, we'll get it for you), and custom-built computers (so you know what you're buying). Exceptional prices and services (We just love helping). The Dot-Com days are long gone, and so is the glamour of the high-priced PC and repair (it's not rocket science nor do you need to buy one). Alleviate that once a week suffering with a reduced monthly service agreement. Maximum 2-hour response time for customers near the Virginia Beach office or Eastern Shore office. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, A+ Computer Repair Certified. Call 695-3149 or email dnetworksolutions@gmail.com.
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Computer Training (Business, Home, & Student) -- Learn from a Certified Professional in a group or one-on-one lessons. Learn how computers actually get work done, how to use the Internet safely, correctly, and efficiently to bring your grades up and get more work done, and many more specifics not taught in the school systems. On-site groups sessions are also available at reduced rates. Most could learn how to work more efficiently, fix common hardware problems, and tweak software to save money. Student groups: ages 11 – 14, 1 hour classes ($10); ages 15 – 18, 2 hour classes ($20), Adults (as much information as you can handle). It's cheap, I know, but I just want to help you! Need an upgrade, new Laptop or PC, or a quick fix and PC cleaning? Come see us at Rayfield's Pharmacy, 2 Fig St., Suite 101 in Cape Charles. Call 695-3149 or email dnetworksolutions@gmail.com.
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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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Thomas Lewis of Rejuvenating Body Therapies 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, 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), has announced its winter hours: open on 8 a.m. to 6 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, and ice. 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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Guitar Lessons are available in your home here on the Eastern Shore, on Thursday nights, every other week. One hour sessions are available at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:45 p.m. The instructor is a Berklee College of Music alumnus with 20 years performing and teaching experience and has taught at Music and Arts Center for the past eight years. Learn to read music, tab, chord charts, simplify music and play songs. For more information, e-mail baldwinmusic@yahoo.com.
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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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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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Essentials Bay Spa is your one-stop spa conveniently located right here in Cape Charles. Essentials Bay Spa offers great Massages, European Facials and Waxing services. Gift certificates are available in different amounts and services. Think 'Christmas' a Birthday or 'Just-Because...'. Call Marian at 331-4053 for more information or to make an appointment. Be sure to check out our website at http://www.baycreekspa.com.
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Impact Fitness is now offering personal training sessions with Jimmy Marvel and Louise Coles. Call (331-1730) or stop by to inquire about details.
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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
5:30 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 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
5:30 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"! Note: No Sushi Wednesday on November 26, the day before Thanksgiving. 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 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 Friday, Saturday & Monday
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - The 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 (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
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Pizza Train on the Bay Creek Railway. Pizza Trains! All you-can-eat pizza (pepperoni, cheese, & veggie)! $18 adults, $14 children ages 2 – 12. The trip lasts approximately 1 hour. Please visit www.baycreekrailway.com or call 331-8770 for information and reservations.
Every Saturday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Dinner Excursion on the Bay Creek Railway. Now, you can enjoy comfortable, authentic rail travel as it was in the 1910’s on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The dining car is elegantly appointed throughout, and provides a comfortable, nostalgic experience. Enjoy a four course meal during the approximately 2 hour trip and travel north from Cape Charles through the rural Eastern Shore. Boarding begins at 6 p.m. and the train departs at 6:30 p.m. $65 per adult plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required, so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Cash and all major credit cards are accepted. Costs incurred roundtrip including alcoholic beverages will be settled at the end of the excursion. Please visit www.baycreekrailway.com or call 331-8770 for information and reservations.
Every Saturday and Sunday until December 21
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily - Stage Door Gallery Bake Sale – Every weekend until Christmas, the Stage Door Gallery will offer some delicious homemade baked goods for sale. Come in early for your favorite cake or cookies. We are located at 301 Mason Ave. For more information, call 331-3669.
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 thru Sunday, January 4
Stage Door Gallery is holding its Holiday Show featuring Fine Arts, Crafts, and unique gifts.
Tuesday, December 2
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Northampton Memorial Library hosts The Virginiad :400 Years of Virginia History in Poetry by Tim Lewis, a Reading and Book Signing. Tim Lewis was born in England but he has been a resident of Virginia for many years and is the author of 8 books, including history, poetry and fiction. He has performed his poetry to audiences across America and Europe and his works of history have won international acclaim. In his book, the Virginiad , Lewis explores Virginia from 1607 to the present day in poetry as seen through the eyes of ordinary folk. The poetry mixes songs, cultural customs, religious awakenings, social beliefs, and political movements to present a unique history of Virginia.
Tuesday, December 2
6 p.m. - The second Parade and Scavenger Hunt Organizing Meeting will be held at the Cape Charles Post Office in the upstairs conference room. All people interested in helping with this event are invited to join us.
Wednesday, December 3
6 p.m. – First Wednesday Brings in the Holiday Season at The Chesapeake’s open mike night for musicians and poets. A buffet is available for $8 (free if you perform that evening). Please join them as they begin the holiday season with goodwill and merriment and some seasonal songs, stories and poems! Special guest host Sandy McFall will keep things rolling and sound engineer for the evening, Bob Sellers, will make sure all can be heard! Please bring a can of food for the Cape Charles Food Pantry! The restaurant is located at 307 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles. For more information, contact Sandy McFall at 331-2433 or capecharlesframing@verizon.net
Wednesday, December 3
6 p.m. - The American Legion Post 56 Ladies Auxiliary will meet in the Post Meeting Hall in Cheriton.
Wednesday, December 3
7 p.m. - Public Input Session at the Northampton Memorial Library to hear comments regarding the library’s name change from Northampton Memorial Library (in Cape Charles) to the Cape Charles Memorial Library, sponsored by the Northampton Memorial Library Board in agreement with the Cape Charles Town Council and the Northampton County Board of Supervisors.
Thursday December 4
10:30 a.m. – It’s Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Northampton Memorial Library in Cape Charles. Storytime introduces children to the library and to the wonderful world of books with a fast paced program that includes stories, songs, and finger plays. The theme for this week is It’s Raining.
Thursday December 4
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Swine & Wine at Chatham Vineyards, a pig roast, blue grass extravaganza fundraising event to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Shore. Tickets are $50 per person, are on sale now and are available at Rayfield's, Impact Fitness, the Book Bin in Onancock, and The Machipongo Trading Co. There will be a silent auction.
Friday, December 5
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Bay Creek Marina Shops Holiday Sale. Up to 70% off on select merchandise.
Friday, December 5
Bloomers Garden Shop Holiday Wreathe Sale & Open House. One Weekend Only!
Come see us for Handmade Wreaths, Centerpieces, Gifts, and a healthy dose of Holiday Spirit. Wreaths of every size, shape & budget! Advanced orders are welcome! Call 678-5600 for pre-orders or further for more information.
Friday, December 5
Tickets are now available for the 13th Annual Cape Charles Holiday Sampler and Progressive Dinner Tour. Call 331-2676 for information.
Saturday December 6
Bloomers Garden Shop Holiday Wreathe Sale & Open House. One Weekend Only!
Come see us for Handmade Wreaths, Centerpieces, Gifts, and a healthy dose of Holiday Spirit. Wreaths of every size, shape & budget! Advanced orders are welcome! Call 678-5600 for pre-orders or further for more information.
Saturday December 6
9 a.m. -11 a.m. - Cape Charles Baptist Church will host an Angel Breakfast for Children in third grade or younger (parents or grandparents are encouraged to attend too). There will be a time for crafts, games, breakfast, and a special visit from a heavenly host. For more information, call Jenn Philpot at 678-7671.
Saturday December 6
10 a.m. – The Santa Claus Train - Santa Claus is coming to the Eastern Shore by train! Come out and visit him and his helpers as the Bay Coast Railroad helps him on his long journey to the North Pole. Santa Claus will visit Cape Charles at 10 a.m., Cheriton at 10:40 a.m., Eastville at 11:25 a.m., Nassawadox at 12:25 p.m., Exmore at 12:55 p.m., Painter at 1:25 p.m., Melfa at 2 p.m., Onley at 2:30 p.m., and Parksley at 3:10 p.m.
Saturday December 6
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Rejuvenating Body Therapies is holding an Open House at their new office at 109 Mason Avenue, Suite A in Cape Charles.
Saturday, December 6
6 p.m. - Community Christmas Party (carol singing, desserts, presents for kids) at the Cheriton UMC.
Saturday, December 6
6:30 p.m. - Trinity United Methodist Church (Tazewell & Plum streets) will have Contemporary Advent Services using clips from Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Come as you are—dress is very casual!. Nursery will be provided. There will be refreshments before and afterwards.
Saturday December 6
8 p.m. – Arts Enter Cape Charles will present Eternal Thrill of Christmas, an inspiring performance involving actors, dancers, singer and musicians to help celebrate this special time of year – Christmas! Held at the Historic Palace Theatre, this three part show will delight families, friends, and theatre patrons with its rich variety of the performing arts displaying artistic diversity in a wonderful holiday presentation. Directed by Sheila Cardano with choreography by Christina Hardy. Tickets: Adult $15, Student $8. For more information, call 331-2787.
Sunday, December 7
Bloomers Garden Shop Holiday Wreathe Sale & Open House. One Weekend Only!
Come see us for Handmade Wreaths, Centerpieces, Gifts, and a healthy dose of Holiday Spirit. Wreaths of every size, shape & budget! Advanced orders are welcome! Call 678-5600 for pre-orders or further for more information.
Sunday, December 7
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - 4th Annual How Did Santa Claus Get Down a Twisted Chimney? Children’s Christmas Program with Abrakadoodle (ages 5-12). What a fun way to ring in the holidays! Kids, join us for festive Christmas art projects and enjoy stories and songs from Christmas’s past. The children will see an actual twisted chimney that is located in the historic almshouse attic. Holiday refreshments will be served. (Courtesy of Abrakadoodle, all proceeds from this event will go directly back to the Barrier Islands Center!) Cost: $20. Please call the museum at 678-5550 to sign up for classes and lectures.
Sunday December 7
3 p.m. – Arts Enter Cape Charles will present Eternal Thrill of Christmas, an inspiring performance involving actors, dancers, singer and musicians to help celebrate this special time of year – Christmas! Held at the Historic Palace Theatre, this three part show will delight families, friends, and theatre patrons with its rich variety of the performing arts displaying artistic diversity in a wonderful holiday presentation. Directed by Sheila Cardano with choreography by Christina Hardy. Tickets: Adult $15, Student $8. For more information, call 331-2787.
Thursday December 11
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Senior Adult Craft Group meets at Cape Charles Baptist Church. All senior adults are welcome to attend this time of craft making. Call the church office at 331-2110 for more information.
Thursday December 11
10:30 a.m. – It’s Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Northampton Memorial Library in Cape Charles. Storytime introduces children to the library and to the wonderful world of books with a fast paced program that includes stories, songs, and finger plays. The theme for this week is It’s Snowing.
Thursday, December 11
7:30 p.m. – Arts Enter presents “Christmas with Elvis – Memories of Memphis” at the Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles. Jim Smith, the ultimate Elvis Tribute winner from Virginia Beach will perform with his 5 piece band. Mini-film montage of Elvis before Elvis appears. Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and cash bar available. Tickets: $15 per adult, $8 per student.
Friday, December 12
Drawing for a Red Drum Wood Carving by renowned carver John Harlow – tickets are $1 each, 6 tickets for $5, or 13 tickets for $10. The proceeds support American Legion Post 56 charitable activities. Tickets can be purchased at the American Legion Post 56 in Cheriton and at Sullivan’s Office Supply in Cape Charles.
Saturday, December 13
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Mrs. Claus will be at the Northampton Free Library in Nassawadox to answer all your North Pole questions and to do a craft with the children. The Friends of the Northampton Free Library will also be decorating their tree, so children are encouraged to bring a homemade ornament to hang on the Christmas tree.
Saturday, December 13
3 p.m. to 8 p.m. - 4th Annual Tool Mania @ the Cape Charles Volunteer Fire House. Tickets are $20 and you do not have to be present to win. Grand Prize is a 12 drawer rolling Craftsman tool chest loaded with Craftsman hand tools. A ticket gets you into the event where there is free food: Homemade Barbecue, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Potato Salad, and Cole Slaw. Beverages are also included in the admission. Sodas, water, and Beer are available. Additional raffles will be held the day of the event and include a chance to win a $200 Home Depot/Lowes Gift Card. If you are interested in buying a ticket, you may contact Jeb Brady @ 651-5154 or Bill Powell @ 695-1608.
Saturday, December 13
6 p.m. - American Legion Post 56 in Cheriton, will hold a Christmas Party. Cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner buffet prepared by the Exmore Diner at 7 p.m. DJ Parnell throughout the evening. Tickets are $25 per person and $40 for two people. Tickets at available at the Post after 5 p.m. or call the Post at 331-2123. All are invited to attend.
Saturday, December 13
6:30 p.m. - Trinity United Methodist Church (Tazewell & Plum streets) will have Contemporary Advent Services using clips from Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Come as you are—dress is very casual!. Nursery will be provided. There will be refreshments before and afterwards.
Saturday, December 13
7:14 p.m. - Cape Charles Baptist Church will have "Passion" Night of Worship. Everyone is invited to attend this special night of worship. For more information, call Timmy at (304) 657-6002.
Sunday, December 14
4th Annual Bay Creek Battle of the Chowders. Come hungry and sample the Eastern Shore’s finest chowder from local restaurants. Place your vote for the best chowder. More details to follow.
Sunday, December 14
11 a.m. - The combined Choruses of the Cheriton Baptist Church and Cape Charles Baptist Church present a Christmas Cantata "Hope Has Hands" at the Cheriton Baptist Church.
Sunday, December 14
11 a.m. - Service of Joy! Bell Choir, Instrumental, and some of our favorite Christmas songs at Cheriton UMC.
Sunday, December 14
7 p.m. - The combined Choruses of the Cheriton Baptist Church and Cape Charles Baptist Church present a Christmas Cantata "Hope Has Hands" at the Cape Charles Baptist Church. Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, December 14
7 p.mp - Christmas Hymn Sing at Travis Chapel UMC in Oyster.
Tuesday December 16
7:30 p.m. – Arts Enter Cape Charles will present the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Come and celebrate the Christmas Season a selection of your favorite brass standards performed by the Virginia Symphony brass and percussion – spotlight the harp! Founded in 1920, the Virginia Symphony has served the communities of Hampton Roads for eight decades and has grown into a fully professional ensemble recognized as one of the nation’s leading regional symphony orchestras. This performance has been sponsored in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. For more information, call 331-2787.
Thursday December 18
10:30 a.m. – It’s Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Northampton Memorial Library in Cape Charles. Storytime introduces children to the library and to the wonderful world of books with a fast paced program that includes stories, songs, and finger plays. The theme for this week is Holiday Fun.
Friday, December 19
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Wine Tasting at Bay Creek Marina Shops, 3 Marina Village Circle. Sample wines while browsing the shops and gallery. For more information, call 331-8680 or email nsmith@baycreek.net.
Saturday, December 20
6:30 p.m. - Trinity United Methodist Church (Tazewell & Plum streets) will have Contemporary Advent Services using clips from Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Come as you are—dress is very casual!. Nursery will be provided. There will be refreshments before and afterwards.
Sunday, December 21
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Pictures with Santa. Have your picture taken with Santa at the Cape Charles Post Office. For more information, call the Cape Charles Post Office at 331-4927 or email the Postmaster at Coretta.L.Alston@USPS.gov
Sunday, December 21
3 p.m. – Join in a Scavenger Hunt for kids aged 4 thru 18. For more information, call the Cape Charles Post Office at 331-4927 or email the Postmaster at Coretta.L.Alston@USPS.gov
Sunday, December 21
5 p.m. - Planning is in the works for Cape Charles' First Inaugural Christmas Parade. Entry forms for the parade can be found at the Cape Charles Post Office in the Lobby or see any Cape Charles Postal Employee. For more information, call the Cape Charles Post Office at 331-4927 or email the Postmaster at Coretta.L.Alston@USPS.gov
Sunday, December 21
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. - Come join us for World Healing Institute’s Winter Solstice and Festival of Lights Celebration. Join us for a Pot Luck dinner, history of the festival of lights, conscious evolution of holiday celebrations, guided meditation, music and drumming, solstice dance, children’s activities and craft projects. This will be a time to gather as a heart-felt community and share in the wonder of the season as we join our spirits to bring more Light to the world! Everyone is welcome! Please bring a dish to pass and a percussion instrument to play.
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 thru Saturday, December 27
The Northampton Memorial Library is closed.
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.
Thursday, January 15
5:30 p.m. - BIC Speaker Series: Virginia State Folklorist Jon Lohman: “Traditional Music Styles of Virginia.” There are a dizzying number of styles of traditional music in Virginia, ranging from the sea shanties of the Chesapeake watermen to the old time and bluegrass stylings of the Blue Ridge. State Folklorist Jon Lohman will lead the audience on an audio-visual tour of some of the diverse ways in which communities of the Commonwealth are expressing themselves through music. 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.
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 $85 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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