Cool things happening on the Shore this weekend

Saturday, September 28

Birding Eastern Shore Presents: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve

FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join veteran birders Maggie Long and Joette Borzik for a walk through the diverse habitats of this Natural Area Preserves’ ever-changing meadow, marsh, and creek habitats. We will be looking for migrating warblers, raptors, terns, herons, egrets, and possible early wintering ducks.

WHEN: Saturday, September 28th
TRIP TIME: 8:00 A.M.

LOCATION: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve, 28565 Baker Road, Parksley, VA 28565
The Program is free and open to the public. Always be prepared for the sun, bugs, and the weather.
RESERVATIONS: Pre-reservations are required with trip leader by text or phone. Contact Maggie Long 610-500-9971

Learn More: www.birdingeasternshore.org

Community Emergency Preparedness Day

Stop by this weekend at the COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DAY, Saturday September 28, from 10-2 at Four Corners Plaza in Onley. September is National Emergency Preparedness month and as always, best to be prepared. There will be equipment on site from Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Eastern Shore Rural Health, ANEC, Northampton and Accomack County Emergency Management, ESVA 911 Communications Center, and more. The Eastern Shore Health District will be providing FREE flu vaccines for those 18 years and over. FREE giveaways. Come on out!

Exmore Fall Festival

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

Join the Master Gardeners at the Exmore Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28th and discover the joy of gardening.

On the corner of Main and Bank, we will be holding a plant clinic where our expert Master Gardeners will be on hand to diagnose and provide valuable advice to help your plants thrive.

Explore our plant sale where we will have a variety of plants, suitable for planting this fall, available for purchase. We will also have some planter pots and other gently loved gardening equipment available for purchase at super-low prices. It’s an opportunity to take home a piece of nature’s beauty for your own garden while receiving expert advice.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, our friendly Master Gardeners are here to share their knowledge, tips, and tricks to help your garden flourish.

Mark your calendars and join us on September 28th at the corner of Main and Bank Streets in Downtown Exmore. The Eastern Shore Master Gardener booth promises a day of inspiration, education, and the joys of gardening.

To go Clam Fritter Dinners

CASH CASH & more CASH

Saturday, September 28th on the Lawn, the Onancock Elks Lodge presents “CASH BASH”

Gates open at 11:30 for a day full of CASH, entertainment, food, and fun! Entertainment starts at Noon with the band GATORHEAD playing until 4pm, cash prize giveaways every 15 minutes for 4hrs & the $5,000 Grand Prize drawing at 4pm! Clam fritters, BBQ, burgers, dogs, fries, soda and beer are all included with your ticket purchase. Cash Bar available. Gun raffles and many other organizations promoting their fundraisers on premises. Tickets are $40ea and available by calling 757-787-7750 or stop by the lodge at 22454 Front St. in Accomac. All proceeds benefit local lodge charities. Bring your lawn chairs!