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July 2021
Summer Without Hunger Food Drive
Summer without hunger food drive sponsored by the Karrie Kares Project. All July you can drop off non perishable food items for the food bank of the eastern shore off in the kiddie pool outside of floral express and gifts! The Floral Express team challenges the community to fill the kiddie pool out front everyday this month with donations.
Find out more »12th Annual Edward Jones School Supply Drive
The 12th annual Edward Jones School Supplies Drive is underway and you can help. Please drop off school supplies at 4045 Lankford Highway in Exmore until August 25th. Together, we can help ensure our children are prepared for academic success. Edward Jones. Member SIPC. Please note: Our office cannot accept cash donations.
Find out more »Meal Delivery Program
The Eastern Shore Area Agency/Community Action Agency is seeking part-time drivers for their Meal Delivery Program Contact Ilene Reid at 757-442-9652 for application and information
Find out more »Researching Genealogy in the Northampton County Clerk’s Office
The Northampton Historic Preservation Society is offering the lecture “Researching Genealogy in the Northampton County Clerk’s Office" Friday, July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Christ Church Parish Hall, Eastville, Virginia. This is the first in a series of Northampton Historic Preservation Society genealogy lectures planned by Eastville historian, Dr. David Scott. Dr. Scott will share his tips on how to use the resources of the Northampton County Clerk’s Office, which houses the oldest continuous court records in America.…
Find out more »Pulled Pork Dinner at Oak Grove UMC
PULLED PORK DINNER PREPARED BY G. L. SMITH at Oak Grove UMC located at 30053 Seaside Rd. Melfa Friday, July 30, 2021 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Meal-$10.00 Pulled pork, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and dessert. Pint of Barbeque-$10.00 Take out only. To place orders or for questions, call: 710-4920 or 787-1508 Thanks for supporting Oak Grove UMC.
Find out more »Pungoteague Ruritan/Onancock Rotary Bayside Poker Run
The 15th annual Bayside Poker Run will be held Saturday, July 31 with its headquarters at the Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club. Sponsored by the Pungoteague Ruritan Club and the Onancock Rotary Club, this event raised almost $6,000 last year for scholarships for local students and to benefit community non-profit organizations serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This annual Bayside Poker Run is be a fun day on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and adjoining creeks in the…
Find out more »1st Annual Crab Slam
A Celebration of Watermen featuring Live Music, Speed Skiff Races & BOAT DOCKING! After a year of COVID-19 hiatus, the annual boat docking contest event will be returning as Crab Slam, hosted by the Shanty and the Cape Charles Harbor & Marina! Join us Friday night, 7/30 to kick off the weekend with live music, food & beverages! The Shanty will be closing down their parking lot on Saturday, 7/31 and Sunday 8/1 to host retail, food, wine, and beer…
Find out more »Second Annual Homeschool Fair
Onancock Baptist Church July 31st from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Are you a homeschooling family on the Shore? Thinking about homeschooling for the fall? This event is for you! We will have information about how to start homeschooling and experts to guide you through the application process, how to choose curriculum, and support for the journey. We will have tables with used curriculum for sale, curriculum brochures, sign-ups for local field-trips, and information about local co-op programs and other community events!…
Find out more »Wachapreague Fire Department to open Carnival ice cream stand in July
The Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Department has announced it will be opening its Carnival ice cream stand on Saturday's and Sunday's in July. Saturday's from 5-8 PM and Sunday's from 1-4 PM, July 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25 and July 31. Come to Wachapreague, have a nice meal at the Island House Restaurant and stop by the Wachapreague Carnival grounds for dessert! Thanks to all for continued support of the fundraising efforts of your…
Find out more »August 2021
1st Annual Crab Slam
A Celebration of Watermen featuring Live Music, Speed Skiff Races & BOAT DOCKING! After a year of COVID-19 hiatus, the annual boat docking contest event will be returning as Crab Slam, hosted by the Shanty and the Cape Charles Harbor & Marina! Join us Friday night, 7/30 to kick off the weekend with live music, food & beverages! The Shanty will be closing down their parking lot on Saturday, 7/31 and Sunday 8/1 to host retail, food, wine, and beer…
Find out more »Willie Crockett Documentary to be on Maryland Public TV August 1
"The Art of Willie Crockett and Virginia's Eastern Shore" will be premiering on Maryland Public Television August 1 at 4:30 p.m. and on MPT2 August 2 at 8:30 p.m . The film has been edited, enhanced, and closed captioned for a half hour special television version and will also soon be streaming online.
Find out more »Onancock Elks Bingo
Bingo is returning to the Onancock Elks Lodge on Monday July 19 and every Monday night going forward with a new non-smoking environment. Doors open at 5 PM and Bingo begins at 7 PM. We look forward to seeing you!!
Find out more »ESVA BUSINESS EXPO 2021
This is a dynamic jam event! Bringing top experts to the ESVA to share ways to pivot in the entrepreneurial world. Door prizes, giveaways, business headshots, networking. The ultimate experience! This is a don’t miss event!
Find out more »Family Fun Day
Please be advised there will be a Family Fun Day on July 31st (rain date Aug. 7th) from 12-5 pm. It will be held at Wachapreague/ Herbert S Powell Memorial Park. This event will be sponsored by your local 12 step recovery groups from our area. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided, please bring a dish to share if you are able! Bring a chair, there will be games and fellowship and a recovery speaker! Any questions, please call 757…
Find out more »5th Annual Croaker Classic
The 5th Annual Croaker Classic Fishing Tournament to benefit the Onancock Volunteer Fire Department is Saturday, August 14 at the Onancock Town Wharf with a new earlier start time at noon and lines in by 5. Tournament registration includes a tournament t-shirt, tournament towel, drink koozie, floating key chain and entry to the after party. To register please contact Adam James at 757-710-2731.
Find out more »ES Historical Society’s Annual Crab Crackin’
Most people on the Eastern Shore would agree that all-you-can-eat steamed crabs are pretty hard to pass up. That’s why no one will want to miss the third annual Crab Crackin’ at Ker Place, presented by Taylor Bank, on Saturday, Aug. 21. On the front lawn of the Onancock landmark, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society will host the feast to showcase the Shore’s agricultural and aquacultural bounty with live music sponsored by Weichert, Realtors® – Mason-Davis. The rain-or-shine…
Find out more »Ecumenical Vacation Bible School
August 23-27 for children 4 years old to 6th grade. Snacks and lunch included. Begins at Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church, 89 Market St., Onancock. Ends at Market Street UMC, 75 Market St. on Tues. & Thurs. Ends at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 66 Market St. on Mon., Wed., Fri.
Find out more »12th Annual Edward Jones School Supplies Drive
The 21th Annual Edward Jones School Supplies Drive is underway and you can help. Please drop off school supplies at 4045 Lankford Highway in Exmore until August 25, 2021. Together we can help unsure our children are prepared for academic success. Please note the office cannot accept cash donations.
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