The Chincoteague Island Arts Organization is pleased to be able to commemorate Black History Month with you by sharing an extraordinary film. "M & M Smith: For Posterity's Sake" Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 pm Marvin and Morgan Smith, twin brothers with amazing artistic talent and driving ambition, left rural Kentucky in 1933 and […]
The Accomack County Democratic Committee’s Monthly General Membership Meeting will be a virtual platform via Go To Meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6 p.m. All members interested in attending the meeting should contact Executive Chair Lisa LaMontagne @ 703-623-0690 for a code to access the virtual meeting.
In 2011, the town of Pocomoke City, Md. hired Kelvin Sewell, a former Baltimore City police detective and the town’s first Black police chief, to address the town’s crime problem. Five years later, the town fired Sewell over racial discrimination disputes. The film, “The Friendliest Town,” documents the story and will stream as part of […]
The new Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library and Heritage Center’s construction is well underway. For the last three years, this community project has been celebrated with a “Raising the Green” party and auction. This year, the Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation has planned a different way to celebrate this fabulous new asset for Accomack […]
March 15th ushers in the 2nd 8-Week Session of the 2021 Spring Semester at Eastern Shore Community College. The addition of 8-Week Sessions has accommodated more start times for students and introduced more flexibility for busy schedules and job commitments. The college’s culture of “YES!” (Your Eastern Shore), has solidified sustained efforts of customer services […]
The Chincoteague Island Library is pleased to announce, "My Reading Bingo." A free game for adult readers. Adult readers are invited to pick up a bingo card and complete directions at the library starting on Tuesday, March 16. There will be three prizes at the end of the game! First-place prize is a library tote bag, […]
We are shaped by what we inherit. Our ecological environment, culture, ancestors, and parents pass on perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and values embedded in our bodies, DNA, and emotions before we are born. We are influenced by what we experience. Our birth, childhood, family systems dynamics, school, faith tradition, and communities continue to inform who we […]
“Walk on the Wild Side” On View: March 18 – April 24, 2021 Virtual Art Opening ~ LIVE Streaming: Thursday, March 18, 2021, 5 p.m. on FACEBOOK “Walk on the Wild Side” features work in a variety of mediums that depict the beauty of wildlife throughout the region and the world. Artists work in woodcarving […]
Join us for a FREE socially distanced scavenger hunt to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Chincoteague Island, VA! This island wide, 2 day event is the perfect way to get out and enjoy some fresh air while searching for clues to our riddle!! Playing cards to participate can be picked up at any of the following businesses or […]
The Loyal Thomas Grimes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Loyal Thomas “Tommy” Grimes Jr. and his pursuit of excellence in multiple endeavors, both in his professional and his everyday life. Loyal Thomas Grimes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Inc offers a one-time scholarship to students who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in […]
Cape Charles Classical Conversations is moving! Our pre-school to high homeschooling program will be meeting in Marionville starting this fall. Our hope is that this more centralized location will help serve more families on the Shore. If you are currently homeschooling or considering it for the fall, come to our next information meeting in Marionville on […]
Cheriton volunteer fire company/ Station 14 Proudly presents: David Long’s Curbside Pick-up Clamtastic Chowder Lunch Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 12-3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m for carry-out quarts (only) Place: cheriton volunteer fire company Prices: $10 for whole meal, $9 For each quart (great to freeze!) Menu: David Long’s famous fresh clam […]
The Kiwanis Club of Accomack is seeking nominations from the community for the 2021 Kiwanis President’s Scholarship. Two scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded to deserving individuals pursuing an undergraduate or vocational degree program. The recipient may use the award to offset any costs of higher education, such as tuition, books, childcare and […]
The Onancock Town Council will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 p.m. March 22, 2021. To attend the virtual meeting please go to: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86945152915?pwd=OUU4UUdpZGlZMktYK1pWeUtuOHVFZz09 Meeting ID: 869 4515 2915 Passcode: 142802 One tap mobile +13017158592,,86945152915#,,,,*142802# US (Washington DC) You may also stream the meeting by selecting the YouTube icon at the bottom […]
ATTENTION ISLAND SENIORS! Join us for a DRIVE-THRU Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, March 24th from 11-2! Lunch provided by Don's Seafood Market & Restaurant and the Drive-Thru will be set up in their parking lot. We will also be delivering to homebound seniors as well! This is a Pre-Order Event, whether Drive-Thru or Delivery. Call […]
The Pungoteague Ruritan Club is offering a college scholarship of $1,000 to students residing in lower Accomack County who will be attending a four-year university or Eastern Shore Community College in the fall of 2021. Students residing in voting district eight or voting district nine are eligible for consideration for the award. Applications are available […]
Are you or your organization involved in environmental education on Virginia’s Eastern Shore? Do you need funds to help provide these opportunities? Then you might be interested in applying for this grant by filling out the simple one page application form. Thursday, April 1, 2021, is the application deadline for the 2021 Billie Fitzgerald Memorial […]
The Chincoteague Island Library is pleased to announce that the popular Tales 4 Tots program will be back, virtually, for the next 6 weeks. Each episode features 2 children’s books and an interactive rhyming activity. The virtual story times premiered on Thursday morning, March 25th. Visit the Chincoteague Island Library Facebook page for the link […]
Social Security benefits help secure a comfortable retirement. Retirees and their family need to be aware of the ways to protect this financial benefit. Eastern Shore Public Library is hosting a free virtual program by the Shore’s Social Security Administration’s Public Affairs Specialist on Friday, April 2, at noon. This 30 minute program focuses on fraud […]
Bingo is back at The Exmore Moose Lodge beginning April 2, 2021. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. The first game is at 7:25 pm. Social distancing and masks are required. Any questions please contact (757) 442-4958. The Exmore Moose Lodge is located at 15315 Merry Cat Lane Belle Haven, VA 23306
Accomack County Sheriff W. Todd Wessells announced today that the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship Program for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. Applications will ONLY be accepted online and must be completed & electronically signed by May 1, 2021 via VSI website vasheriffsinstitute.org for scholarship consideration. The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Program was established to provide […]
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Please join us at Onancock Baptist Church for our annual Easter Egg Hunt & Festival on Saturday, April 3rd between 1:00-3:00 PM. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. We will also have crafts, snacks and more fun following the egg hunt. This is a free family event for children ages 12 […]
The Smith Chapel Seaside Charge will hold Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 4, at 6:30 a.m., at the Quinby docks. Face coverings and social distancing are required. There will not be a breakfast this year.
A brief, outdoors, communion service will be offered at 10am on Easter Sunday. Social distancing and masks required. The Easter story will be proclaimed, prepackaged communion elements will be distributed, and our flowered cross will bloom. At 11 a.m. an online Easter service will be offered through Zoom and posted on our Facebook page and […]
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