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Cape Charles Happenings – January 6, 2009 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!

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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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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

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.

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.

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. For more information, call Janet Parry at 331-2730 or 331-2144.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

Unique Graphics Salon, 729 Randolph Avenue in Cape Charles offers a new fitness sensation, Vacu Step™, a German made machine 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.

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.

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 an 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.

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

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

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 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.

Now thru Sunday, February 1

Machipongo Trading Company will be closed during January.

From Saturday, January 3 thru Sunday, January 11

Rejuvenating Body Therapies will be closed the week of Jan 3rd thru the 11th. Anyone looking to make an appointment for massage therapy during that time period can contact Dora Sullivan @ Sullivan's Printing & Office Supplies at 331-3180.

From January 19 thru Friday, January 23,

A piano tuner is coming to town during this week. If you have a piano which needs tuning, call Bob Pickett at (434) 760-0092 to make an appointment.

Wednesday, January 7

5:30 p.m. - Town Hall meeting with state Sen. Ralph Northam & Del. Lynwood Lewis at the Cheriton Fire Hall.

Wednesday, January 7

6 p.m. - A group of local citizens invite you to join them at the Cape Charles Fire House to celebrate "Joe Vaccaro Appreciation Day." Let us all come together to thank Joe for the fantastic work he has performed for our community. We are lucky to have him here with us and let's let him know how truly grateful we are for his hard work and commitment to our community. Please bring your favorite beverage and something to nibble on.

Thursday, January 8

10:30 a.m. – It's Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Cape Charles Memorial Library. 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 Shaking My Sillies Out!

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

Saturday, January 10 thru Sunday, February 8

6 p.m. – Reception for the Stage Door Gallery's Winter Exhibition "Shapes of America," featuring photographs by Tom Badger, with music by Tony Sacco. Call the Gallery at 331-3669 or visit their website: www.stagedoorgallery.com.

Sunday, January 11 thru Sunday, February 8

Stage Door Gallery's Winter Exhibition "Shapes of America," featuring photographs by Tom Badger. Call the Gallery at 331-3669 or visit their website: www.stagedoorgallery.com.

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's 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.

Monday, January 12

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.)

Thursday, January 15

11 a.m. - Theater Works, USA, a production company from New York City, will present the musical "Freedom Train", the Harriet Tubman Story at the Historic Palace Theatre. There are seats available. Costs are for adults, $10 and for students, $5. Call 331-2787 for more details.

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 capella 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.

Monday, January 19

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.

Monday, January 26

Thursday, January 29

Thursday, January 21

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 7

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Travis Chapel United Methodist Church in Oyster is holding a Rummage Sale and Free Lunch. We are now accepting donated items towards the Rummage Sale. Please call 331-2268 for more information.

Sunday, February 8

Thursday, February 12

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Trinity United Methodist Women will be hosting a Dessert Card Party in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $7 per person, and you can pay at the door. Prizes will be given. Come and enjoy an afternoon of bridge, canasta, mar-jong, etc. For more information, please contact Sue Pruitt at 331-1967.

Thursday, February 19

Saturday, February 21

4 p.m. - BIC 3^rd Annual Oyster Roast. Tickets are $50 per person or $75 per couple. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 7.

Thursday, February 26

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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