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by Island Artist Nancy Richards West
by Island Artist Nancy Richards West


One-week, summer camps at Wallops Flight Facility near Chincoteague for students interested in learning about the science and engineering of rockets and space flight. Camps are scheduled for June, July and August.
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August 1
Evening Program at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
7 PM - Larry Points
"Birds, Beaches and the Wild Ponies"
All programs held in the auditorium of the Herbert H. Bateman Educational & Administrative Center on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
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August 1-2, 2008

83rd Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival

7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Rides, games, food, live entertainment, raffles, and much more. Fun for the whole family. Every Friday & Saturday in July. NO SUNDAYS. Proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department.
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August 9, 2008
Oldies Sock Hop Featuring Jimmy Merchant
The Chincoteague Center
7:30 pm
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Call 757-336-0614 for more information or tickets
Or E-Mail: premierspace@chincoteaguecenter.org

August 9, 2008
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops are open from 6  to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
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August 13
Protecting & Promoting the Pocomoke River Watershed

At the Delmarva Discovery Center
2 Market Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland
7:00pm - Jim Rapp, executive director of Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences (DLITE), is passionate about connecting people to nature. He will be sharing his experiences and excitement about the wild places, wildlife, and heritage along the Pocomoke River. DLITE represents a union of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia businesses, conservation organizations, and local, state, and federal partners which have formed an alliance to strengthen and promote low-impact, nature-based tourism on Delmarva. Jim will share exciting new partnership opportunities that will involve the Delmarva Discovery Center in 2008-2009.
410.957.9933 http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org

August 16, 2008
Chincoteague Community Center
Bill Yates & Friends - Country Gentlemen Tribute
7pm

Call 757-336-0614 for more information
Or visit
http://www.islandbluegrass.com

August 27
Protecting & Promoting the Pocomoke River Watershed

At the Delmarva Discovery Center
2 Market Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland
7:00pm - Joe Fehrer, Nassawango Land Manager, for the MD Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, will be speaking about the Nassawango Creek Preserve and how local conservation efforts fit into the larger global view. He will expand on the Conservancy’s efforts in Maryland, the Pocomoke River watershed, and also at the Nassawango Creek Preserve.
410.957.9933 http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org

August 30 & 31, 2008
Chincoteague Decoy Carver’s Assoc. Decoy Show

At the Chincoteague Center, Sat. – 9am to 5pm, Sun. – 10am to 4pm.
Over 25 exhibitors showcase some of the finest waterfowl carvings and wildlife art from the area. Meet the carvers and artists. Participate in the many raffles to be held. Most exhibits are for sale. Most of the proceeds will be donated back into the community to worthy causes such as the Island Library, the Scouts, and the Scholarship Fund, just to name a few.
Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.

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