SCAM: Funds for Clydesdales visit-

 (WBOC)

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. - The Chincoteague Police Department is warning local businesses and neighbors of a false fundraising effort allegedly claiming the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale Hitch Team would be attending the town’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade in December.

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Chincoteague Police debunk Clydesdale Christmas parade rumors | Latest News | wboc.com

Snowplows in October?

 (Shore Daily News)

       

(Sunday)

VDOT’s snowplow trucks were repurposed to push water aside along the Chincoteague Causeway so vehicles could pass.

Anonymous

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Carraige rides coming to Chincoteague-

 

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Town of Chincoteague Approves Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides | Chesapeake Bay Magazine

A Chincoteague photo exhibit with a mission-

(WHRO Public Media) 

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‘Things are changing’: New photo exhibit on Chincoteague aims to document — and save — island treasures

Chincoteague Town Hall Meeting-

 (WBOC)

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- Virginia's senior U.S. Senator Mark Warner met with local leaders and neighbors on Chincoteague on Friday afternoon. While local issues got some attention, most of the comments focused on national topics. 

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Local Voices Raise National Concerns At A Community Town Hall On Chincoteague | Latest News | wboc.com

Chincoteague-made film plays Friday, Saturday, & Monday.

 

(Shore Daily News)

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Chincoteague film to premiere at Island Theater tonight - Shore Daily News

UPDATE: Chincoteague mayor is seriously injured.

 (Shore Daily News)

“I want to sincerely thank the incredible Cowboys and Cowgirls who rushed to my side and took care of me until the ambulance arrived, the amazing paramedics who cared for me en route to the hospital, the medical team at TidalHealth, and the outstanding staff at Baltimore Shock Trauma."

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https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/chincoteague-mayor-injured-in-spring-pony-roundup/

(WBOC)

 The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company says Mayor Denise Bowden was badly injured while letting a herd of horses out of a corral on Friday. 

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company posted to their official Facebook page on Saturday night that on Friday, April 11th, Chincoteague's Mayor Denise Bowden "was severely injured letting the southern herd out of the corral."

The fire company said that her leg was badly injured and that she was taken a shock trauma in Baltimore, where she underwent surgery. 

According to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, Bowden's surgery went well, but there is "still a very very long recovery". They and many community members under the post wished the mayor a safe and speedy recovery.

Artist's Chincoteague mural; upcoming project in Pocomoke-

 

Downtown Chincoteague mural taking shape

 BY JANET BERNOSKY Eastern Shore Post

 Renowned mural artist Michael Rosato creates stories with his paint brushes. His latest project, currently underway on Chincoteague Island, captures a moment of time in the island’s history more than a century ago, when it was a bustling fishing village. 

One of his upcoming projects at Pocomoke City’s Delmarva Discovery Museum will include a 90-foot-long painted background diorama to an exhibit depicting daily life in a village of the local Pocomoke Indian Nation from the pre-Colonial era. The various roles women played in the tribe will feature prominently.

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A red-letter day in Chincoteague's history-

 

Today, July 1st, in 1930: No more road tolls to get in to Chincoteague.

Peninsula Enterprise (Accomac)

License plate cameras for Chincoteague

(WBOC) 

"..town leaders approved the purchase of two license plate readers. The cameras would keep track of cars going on or off the island."

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Chincoteague Leaders Adding New Layer of Security to the Island | Latest News | wboc.com

Chincoteague update

 (WBOC)

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. - The Town of Chincoteague announced Tuesday morning that it has rescinded its storm-related local state of emergency and is returning to normal operations.

Winds will remain breezy through Wednesday. Expect rain showers with an occasional period of heavy rain. Tides are forecast to be elevated at or below minor levels through the Wednesday afternoon high tide cycle.

Go to www.chincoteague-va.gov for updated information.

The 'Other' Chincoteague ponies get attention

 (Eastern Shore Post)

The carousel ponies at the Chincoteague carnival grounds got a facelift recently when a group of friends that usually band together to place pony auction bids came together to voluntarily paint the carousel ponies. Above, Steffie Rau, of Bethlehem, Pa., starts to paint a horse from the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department carnival carousel.

Chincoteague amateur photo contest is underway

(shoredailynews.com)

 

 Casting call for all amateur photographers! Your picture may be the next winner of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass Photo Contest, sponsored again this year by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. You all capture some outstanding images that highlight our amazing scenic landscapes, fascinating wildlife and natural beauty. Contest runs August 12-September 3, 2021. Chamber staff will select the top 5 entries based on adherence to guidelines and overall essence of the captured image. Local community leaders will then be asked to pick a winner from these finalists. The winner will be announced on September 17, 2021. The selected image will be featured on the front of the 2022 Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass! Grab your cameras, visit the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and start capturing memories! For contest rules and entry form, visit chincoteaguechamber.com . We are excited to share your experience!

Chincoteague wins national "10Best" award.

(WESR/Shore Daily News)

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https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/chincoteague-island-wins-usa-todays-10best-competition/

Chincoteague Will Celebrate

CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF LOVE ON CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND!!!!

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the “Virginia Is For Lovers” brand and Virginia Tourism Corporation is celebrating with a “50 Years of Love” campaign focused on special experiences across the state through local  events, programs and special offerings that will last 50 days.

See Chincoteague celebration info:
https://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/50-years-of-love/

Congrats To Our Neighbor!

(shoredailynews.com)

Chincoteague Island finished #3 in USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards' Best Coastal Small Town Contest.  A panel of five travel experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.  They are Sandusky OH, Rockport TX, Chincoteague Island VA, Georgetown SC, Bay St. Louis MS, Gulf Shores AL, Southport NC, St. Simons Island GA, Saugatuck MI, and Bayfield WI.

Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. Adopts Wounded Warrior Project

Chincoteague Fire Company Salutes Military Men and Women

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va., Now in its 87^th year, the Chincoteague Annual Carnival and Pony Penning event will kick off Fri., June 29 with a special focus on military men and women in uniform during every carnival weekend. The event begins with a patriotic rendition of the National Anthem and a posting of colors by the American Legion Post 159. The carnival grounds gate opens at 6:30 p.m. and the first 100 people admitted will receive a fire company souvenir.

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will recognize men and women in uniform every weekend from June 29 – July, with a special focus on the U.S. Army the first weekend and additional honors for the U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard during consecutive July weekends. On the weekend their branch of service is recognized, active service members with a military id will receive a free carnival ride wristband and military dependents will receive 50 percent off the price of rides. In honor of the U.S. Military, the Fire Company will donate the sale of one wild Assateague pony to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Denise Bowden, spokeswoman for the Fire Company, and a Chincoteague Volunteer Firefighter said "This is one more way for us to show our sincere appreciation for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make for our country. These brave service members of the true heroes of the world."

Since 1925, the Chincoteague Fire Company volunteers have organized the Carnival, Pony Swim and Auction, an event made famous by Marguerite Henry's novel "Misty of Chincoteague" and the 20^th-Century Fox film that followed. Each year, the firefighters adopt a charity to which they donate proceeds from the sale of a pony at auction. Chincoteague has been named the best beach town in America.

The tradition of pony gift-giving is further kept alive each year by the Feather Fund, which encourages children to work hard for something they love. Many children come to Chincoteague each year with the dream of buying a pony at auction, but may not be able to afford a winning bid. The tradition carried on by the Feather Fund in memory of a generous woman named Carollynn Suplee, awards a pony to a child who has submitted an essay to the Fund, and who has demonstrated a commitment to caring for a pony or horse. Mrs. Suplee is no longer living but her pony-giving tradition lives on thanks to Lois Szymanski, book author and journalist, who established the Feather Fund in 2004 after the death of Mrs. Suplee, who gave her children a pony they called SeaFeather. Biblical Psalm 91:4 inspired Mrs. Suplee, and Mrs. Symanski, who was also touched by the Psalm, named her non-profit organization the Feather Fund. The Psalm reads: "He will cover you with feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." To learn more about this inspirational story, visit www.featherfund.org. For more details about the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, and its annual fundraising event, visit www.cvfc3.com

The Fire Company is working toward establishing a new home on the island for its firefighting equipment. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island, Va., is home to rare and spectacular waterfowl, fauna and the world-famous, wild Chincoteague ponies managed by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. For the most comprehensive information about Chincoteague Island, visit its Chamber of Commerce website: www.chincoteaguechamber.com

Chincoteague's "Mother Earth Festival"

The 4th Annual

MOTHER EARTH DAY Festival

Saturday May 12, 2012

10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.

Robert Reed Park

on the waterfront downtown

CHINCOTEAGUE --Chincoteague's 4th annual Mother Earth Day Festival features family fun plus a chance to keep toxics out of our landfills by recycling old electronics.

County residents can bring computers, printers, radios, TVs -- just about anything with a plug -- plus cellphones and batteries to a collection trailer behind Sundial Books on Main Street anytime from May 6 to 12. (Large appliances, such as refrigerators, washers and dryers, are not included; please call the Town of Chincoteague to arrange pickup.)

On Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Robert Reed Downtown Park will again be transformed into an environmental and artistic jamboree, featuring live music, arts and crafts sales, nature and environment exhibits, food, and a kids' play area. Entry to the festival is free.

Live music includes Island favorite Ruth Wyand from North Carolina, local musician Greg Shupe & Men with Issues, The Eclecticians, and the Bombay Garden Jive Club.

Families will love the educational exhibits from Wallops Island Flight Facility, the Virginia Marine Science Consor-tium's touch tank, advice from the Eastern Shore Native Plant Council, eastern shore reptiles with Master Naturalist Ruta Vaskys and Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore.

You'll want to check out the Chincoteague Garden Club's annual plant sale and our yearly Mother Earth Day Auction.

This year the auction includes four artfully redesigned carousel ponies from the carnival and benefits the Chincoteague Island Fire Company's Building Fund.

In addition to electronics recycling, on the day of the festival, bring any "gently used" items you can no longer use to the Hospice Truck (also located behind Sundial Books).

Hospice requests clothing, kitchen and household wares, furniture and knick-knacks.

Mother Earth Day is a program of the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance (CCA), and is supported by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Davis Disposal, the Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague, Refuge Motor Inn, and WCTG.

CCA is a nonprofit and is supported by grants from the Town of Chincoteague, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Source:

For more information:  http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/ 

Chincoteague Seafood Festival

The 2012 Chincoteague Spring Seafood Festival May 5 at Tom's Cove Park...Noon to 4 p.m.

Call the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce for tickets. 757-336-6161

Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company ~ County Fire Tax

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE  

THURSDAY, MARCH  22, 2012  

5:00 P.M.  to  7:00  P.M.

AND

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012

11:00 A.M.   to   2:00 P.M.

In regards to the  COUNTY FIRE TAX.

This is an  open public format so please stop by and ask questions and get answers.

There will be a sign up sheet for anyone  that may need transportation to the

PUBLIC HEARING

TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012

7:00 P.M.

Metompkin Middle School in Parksley

Everyone will be permitted a 4 minute turn to speak.

PLEASE SUPPORT

 THE CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY