Monday, October 26
BINGO: 1 to 3 p.m., Chincoteague Community Center, 6155 Community Center, Chincoteague. Island Community House and Village Neighbors are hosting bingo. The cost is $5 per card or $20 for five cards. Cash only.
WRITERS EVENT: 6 p.m., the Listening Room at Morphosis, 33 Market St., Onancock. During Meet the Writers local authors will share their work. Speakers include Jojo Chaddic, Rose Wachowski, Denise Lynn, Helen Putre, and Steve Borgess. Tickets are $7. Call 757-710-8718 to reserve a seat.
Tuesday, October 27
STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m., Cape Charles Memorial Library, Cape Charles. Children ages 2 and under can join the Wiggle Worms Storytime for songs, movement, educational toys, books, and resources for parents.
STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Cape Charles Memorial Library, Cape Charles. Children ages 3 to 5 can join Little Sprouts Storytime for songs, stories, movement, activities, and crafts.
CRAFT: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. Drop-in at the community center to make a laminated bookmark or paint a pumpkin on smooth stones.
LECTURE: 6 p.m., Museum of Chincoteague Island, 7125 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague. During the Tuesday Night Lecture Series, Laurie Walton will discuss quilts of the Underground Railroad. Museum members, active-duty military members, and children under age 12 are free. The cost is $10 for all others. To reserve a seat call 757-336-6117.
COSTUME PARADE: 6 p.m., Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library, Parksley. Children can wear their Halloween costumes to trick-or-treat around the library and hear a story.
Wednesday, October 28
HOMESCHOOL GATHERING: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Occohannock on the Bay Camp, 9403 Camp Lane, Belle Haven. During the Fall Homeschool Day children and families can gather to play and connect. The playground and jumping pillow will be open. There will also be field games, gaga ball, crafts, and hayrides. The camp will provide sloppy joes and each family is asked to bring a side to share. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/bdhyr3s5
CONCERT: 3 p.m., Cokesbury Cultural Center, Onancock. Lee Jordan-Anders is offering a lecture and recital featuring three sonatas from the classical era. This program is free.
WOMENS EVENT: 5 to 8 p.m., Moonrise Jewelry, 325 Mason Ave., Cape Charles. Moonrise is celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month with a free event that will feature networking and refreshments.
ART CLASS: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church St., Chincoteague. The alliance is hosting Weaving and Wine. Beginner weavers will learn fundamentals and work on a cardboard loom. More advanced weavers will practice skills and learn new techniques. Everyone will go home with a small mug rug. The cost is $30. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/2a7fw9az
Thursday, October 29
PUZZLE RACE: 6 p.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. Solo puzzlers or teams of two can compete to see which team can put together a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The winning team will receive a prize and all teams can take their puzzle home. The cost is $25 per team. Pizza will be provided. To register call 757-336-1993.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 6 p.m., Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library, Parksley. The library is hosting a screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” There will be free popcorn.
DANCE LESSONS: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 66 Market St., Onancock. Ballroom and More on the Eastern Shore will meet for a dance lesson. All skill levels are welcome and a partner is not required. The cost is $5.
