New this year - the Otter Prize! Be the first to capture a photo of an otter while you're out casting for catfish and we've got a special prize for you.

UPDATED- 6/22 & 6/23 Pocomoke Events cancelled

(From City of Pocomoke Facebook info)

Due to the risk of storms predicted for Friday, we have made the decision to cancel the 4th Friday Street Festival. See you next month for Christmas in July!

Due to the flooding in Cypress Park & the predicted rain, we have decided to cancel Thursday night's Concert in the Park.

Please join us on Thursday, July 6th at 7pm to hear a tribute to The Beatles by the Fab 2, 3, 4! 

Annual Demolition Derby Saturday at Pocomoke City Fairgrounds

 (Pocomoke City Facebook) 

NEW Events ~ Pocomoke Cypress Festival

 

 NEW events added this year!

 

Wristbands go on sale May 1

 

Pre-sale wristbands will be available at the Chamber office at 6 Market Street beginning at 10 am Wednesday May 1! Wristbands are $8, 1/2 price regular admission, and are good for Wednesday, Thursday, or 12 to 4 Saturday.

 

Here's a quick rundown of the Pocomoke Cypress Festival.  For more information go to:

 http://pocomoke.com/cypressfestival/

 

OR

 

POCOMOKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Cypress Festival  Wednesday, June 12 through Saturday, June 15 2013 The good old days are now! For more information see http://pocomoke.com/cypressfestival/ ... Wednesday, June 12, 6 pm-10 pm  6 pm, Pocomoke Elks & Boy Scouts perform opening Flag Ceremony Thursday, June 13, 6 pm-10 pm Pocomoke Idol Friday, June 14, 6 pm-10 pm 6:30 pm, judging of boat decorating contest. Red, white and blue patriotic theme. Entry forms at www.pocomoke.com.  All entries receive free admission passes to Friday and Saturday of the Cypress Festival. You must be present at the judging contest to receive these passes. 7:15 pm Corn Hole Tournament Saturday, June 15, 12 pm-10pm Tug-O-war Boat Regatta, 2:30 Mid Life Crisis Band Fireworks

 

 

NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!!

Pocomoke City Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a

volunteer to lead the Corn Hole Tournament for the Cypress Festival.

Without a leader for this event it  may have to removed from the

lineup.

Lots of great stuff still going on like the boat decorating and raft race!

Any volunteers?

  Forms and full schedule:  http://pocomoke.com/cypressfestival/

DON'T FORGET ~ Atlantic Fire and Rescue Annual Easter Bunny Breakfast Buffet

Atlantic Fire and Rescue Company in having their annual

EASTER BUNNY  BUFFET BREAKFAST

AND

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 16, 2011

7:00 AM until  11:00 AM

Breakfast includes:  eggs, pancakes, sausage, scrapple, drinks
Adults  $7:00    Children under 6 years of age  $3.00

Carry out available

EASTER EGG HUNT begins at 10:00 AM and is FREE with the purchase of breakfast!
Check out the BAKE SALE too!

Located on Atlantic Road about 2 1/2 miles south of Rt. 175.

Chincoteague Seafood Festival

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011 NOON TO 4:00 P.M.

CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Sponsored by

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce

TOM’S COVE PARK, CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, VA

Tickets available at the chamber office at 6733 Maddox Blvd., online @ www.chincoteaguechamber.com  , or at these outlets:
Shore Bank Branches in Cape Charles, Exmore, Parksley, Onley, Chincoteague,  
Pocomoke & South Salisbury
PNC Bank Branches in Onley, Oak Hall, Chincoteague, & Belle Haven
Tom's Cove Park

All sales final. No refunds.

TODAY At Shore BEEF and BBQ

First Annual Shore BEEF and BBQ

"THANKS TO OUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIREMEN" EVENT

FREE BBQ buffet to local active firemen

Saturday March 26, 2011

11:00 AM until 2:00 PM

6278 Lankford Highway

New Church, Virginia

(just before T's Corner)

Please note that Shore BEEF and BBQ will be open for regular customers on Saturday too.

Pageant To Benefit Courtney Bloxom Is Just Days Away

This is going to be an exciting event with proceeds going to a worthy cause. Don't miss it. Get your tickets today.

Miss Hope Eastern Shore Pageant
Little Miss Hope Eastern Shore Princess Tea

(ages 3)

Saturday March 26, 2011

7:00 PM @ Pocomoke Community Center

1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD.

Doors open at 6:15 PM

Tickets on sale at the door or in advance @ www.bringyourbling.net

Price: $15.00 Adults ~ $12.00 ages 10 and under

Silent Auction and 50/50

All proceeds will be donated to the Courtney Bloxom Fund to purchases special physical therapy equipment costing about $19,000.00 and with other expenses associated with Courtney's care.

Courtney, 2010 Arcadia High School graduate, was seriously injured May 23, 2010 in an auto accident. She remains hospitalized at Riverside Shore LifeCare in Parksley, Va. where she receives daily therapy and other medical care.

Please continue to pray for Courtney.

Miss Hope Eastern Shore Pageant

Tickets are going fast!

Order yours today at www.bringyourbling.net. Tickets already purchased may be picked up at the door the night of the pageant.

Saturday March 26, 2011

7:00 PM until 10:00 PM

1410 Market Street

Pocomoke City, Maryland

Pocomoke Community Center

100% of these proceeds go the Courtney Bloxom Fund.

Please continue to pray for Courtney. Your prayers are being heard and are deeply appreciated.

~Save The Dates~

Winter has left us and Spring is finally here! Melson's Tractor Pull has it's schedule for the season and just waiting for the first race day!

NEW THIS YEAR: ALL events will be held on SATURDAY!

Mud Bog, Sand Drag, Truck/Tractor Pull, and Garden Tractor Pull

2011 SCHEDULE

SAVE THESE DATES!

Saturday May 14th

June 11th

July 9th

August 13th

September 10th

October 8th

November 12th

Your favorite drivers will be there so be sure you are! Fun for the whole family and now it's all in ONEday.
Stay tuned for more information. If you are interested in participating click onto the link at the side of this blog.

See you there!

Coming Soon.....

~~DON'T FORGET~~
The Miss Hope Eastern Shore Pageant
with
Miss America 2010,
Caressa Cameron

Join us for our inaugural year of the Miss Hope Eastern Shore Pageant.

Time & Date: Saturday March 26, 2011

7:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Lots of fun! Very nice auction items, 50/50 and more!

100% of the proceeds go to the Courtney Bloxom Fund.

For tickets and more information go to: http://www.bringyourbling.net/

Hymn Sing For Courtney Was A Wonderful Event!

Well, good news travels fast and I am hearing what a success and what a wonder time so many people had last night at the hynm sing held at the First Baptist Church in New Church, Virginia for Courtney Bloxom.

It's so wonderful to know that so many people congregated together to lift their voices and hearts to help Courtney and her family. What wonderful communities we live in!

If you would like to give a donation to benefit Courtney the information can be found on her facebook page..."Prayers For Courtney Bloxom". Donations and even words of encouragement are always welcomed.

And as always........

Please continue to keep Courtney Bloxom and her family in your prayers.

Relay For Life BINGO Tonight In Parksley

Relay for Life team's 50-50 Bingo Night is tonight at the Parksley Volunteer Firehouse.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the last game will be at 9:00 p.m.

Bingo cards are $1 each and refreshments will be sold. There will be a raffle for a Smith Island Cake.

This months celebrity ball caller is town of Onley Police Chief Walter Marks.

For more information, please contact (757) 709-2866 .

All proceeds are to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Spaghetti Supper To Benefit The Eastern Shore Railway Museum

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Parksley Firehouse Social Hall

Friday, February 18, 2011

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Sponsored by The Eastern Shore Railway Museum

MENU: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and assortment of cakes for dessert

Adults: $7.00 Children under 12: $4.00

Carryouts available.

Proceeds to benefit the Eastern Shore Railway Museum

For questions or info call: (757) 665-5060 OR (757) 665-5905

Last Day To Reserve Tickets- Dine & Date

Forget to make plans for Valentine's Day? No problem! Let us do the work for you! A Romantic Dinner for Two Enjoy a romantic dinner, catered at the Discovery Center by The Upper Deck restaurant. Forgot to send flowers for Valentine's Day? No problem, we will give a rose to your Love before dinner. The menu includes: ~Your choice of Crab Cake or Chicken Breast in Parmesan Cream Sauce ~Rosemary Roasted Potatoes ~Green Beans ~Corn Bread and butter ~Iced Tea ~Coffee ~Cheese Cake with Strawberry topping Two glasses of wine per guest will be included with dinner. VIP Seating at the Mar-Va After dinner, you will walk come to the Mar-Va Theater where we will have the best seats in the house roped off for our dinner guests. You will enjoy the romantic classic Casablanca... Along with your movie tickets, you will receive a coupon for the following from our concession stand: ~Two drinks ~A large popcorn for two ~Two candy bars of your choice Have questions about this event? Please reply to this email or call Emily at 410-957-4230 Sat, Feb 19th 5 PM Tickets: $85 per couple For tickets call: 410-957-9933 ext. 101 TUESDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RESERVE TICKETS! Valentine's Day 2011 brought to you by: Check out the event invitation on Facebook!

Have dinner plans for Valentine's Day? No problem! Regular seating is available to see Casablanca! Friday, Feb 18th at 7 PM Saturday, Feb 19th at 7 PM Tickets are $5

Delmarva Discovery Center This Saturday

LOCAL APPRECIATION DAY

Delmarva Discovery Center

Saturday - February 5

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Come join us for our 2011 Kick Off and Reef Tank Celebration!

50% off admission for locals!

Did you know the DDC has a 90-gallon reef aquarium with live corals? What are tropical animals doing at the Discovery Center? 3.5 to 5 million years ago, the Delmarva Peninsula did not exist and this area was covered by a warm shallow sea. Come learn more about our geological past and view our newest exhibit on February 5th!

Kids, receive a free sturgeon sticker if you find the clownfish at the Delmarva Discovery Center!

12-2 p.m. Dr Whaley, retired professor of geosciences at Murray State University, will bring hands-on fossils representing Eastern Shore marine animals, and discuss the geology of Delmarva.

Brooks Onley, wildlife educator, will be present at the touch tanks to show off our native aquatic animals.

Come touch a horseshoe crab or a whelk!

Check out the fish feedings every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2 PM!

At the MarVa Theater This Weekend

MUD BOG Added To the Monster Truck Show

"Can you picture this - Mud flying 30 feet in the air, tires spinning, and engines screaming with the driver’s foot standing on the gas, well from the Bad Boys of Racing it is HOT ROD MUD BOG DRAG RACING ACTION! " (from Wicomicociviccenter.org.)


On the minds of the fans of Monster Trucks shows is the show this weekend at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center sponsored by Checkkered Flag Productions. These Monster Trucks have won the hearts of fans of all ages and beginning Friday night, then Saturday afternoon and ending Saturday evening these monstrous trucks will keep all their fans on their feet yelling and begging for MORE!

This year it won't just be the Monster Trucks they're screaming MORE for!!
The MUD BOG has been added.

Hooray!!!!
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Mud Bog Racers are excited about this!

So, of course when certain people from the 123 East Performance/Bowden Racing Team heard about it they just had to jump on board.

If you are a follower of the Gumboro Mudbog you will recognize the names Laurie Ann (Long) Sturgis and now husband Lee. They each drive the Grey Ghost. They will be competing and I can't wait to see who will drive the Grey Ghost through the mud since only one trip through the mud is allowed. Good luck, guys. The Grey Ghost participated in several classes during the season of the Gumboro Mudbog. It's a fast truck and one to watch as it hits the mud!
Another Gumboro Mudbog participator is Patrick Long driving his All Night Soldier. During the season Patrick participated in different classes of mudracing and was the 1st place winner in the Prostock class plus the 2nd place winner in Big-tire Prostock. Keep your eyes wide open on All Night Soldier. Keep your eyes on him.

Then last but never least is Kelly Hubbard. It saddens me that I don't have a photo of his truck High Voltage. I can tell you that Kelly drove High Voltage at both Crisfield and Gumboro during the past season and ended with a 2nd place win in Small-tire modified. In this class ending the season with a second place win was NOT an easy feat for this guy. So pay attention when he makes his attempt to glide through the mud.

If you have never seen mudbogging before you are in for a surprise IF indoor mudbogging is anything like it is outside.

And I'm quite sure there will be others from the surrounding area waiting to throw mud 30 feet or more in the air.

Good luck to all of you and be safe.<>

This Week At The MarVa Theater

"Chronicles of Narnia:
Voyage of the Dawn Treader "

Friday &Saturday
January 21st & 22nd - 7PM
Sunday
January 23rd - 2PM
Admission Only $5
Rated: PG-13

Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Along the way they encounter dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world.

This Weekend At the MarVa Theater

Showing Friday, January 7th and Saturday, January 8th

at 7:00 PM.

Sunday, January 9th at 2:00 PM

Tickets: $5.00

PLOT:

As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.
Rated PG-13