March 2, 2018
Your guide to what’s happening on Island Time… Chincoteague Island Time!
Hi folks! It’s March and Spring is just around the corner, so we figured it’s time to jump start our regular reports to you on all things Chincoteague. We hope you find it helpful.
We’ve noticed a sharp increase in traffic to our website as visitors are beginning to plan their Chincoteague Island vacations. If you haven’t planned yours yet… What are you waiting for?
Upcoming Events
March 2, 2018 – 2018 Classic Film Series ‘Around the World in 80 Days (1956)’
March 3, 2018 – Painting on Glass Class at Blue Crab Treasures
March 3, 2018 – North Accomack Little League Dinner & Auction
March 3, 2018 – CCA Kitchen Gallery open to the public
March 3, 2018 – Engineering Challenge: Parachutes
March 3, 2018 – Investigation Station: Rocket Racers
March 3, 2018 – Free Kids Art Class
March 5, 2018 – Adult Coloring Program at the Library
March 8, 2018 – Sounding Rocket Lecture Series – Part 2
March 8, 2018 – Tales 4 Tots
March 9, 2018 – Rock Painting with Kathy Butler at Blue Crab Treasures
March 9, 2018 – 2018 Classic Film Series
March 10, 2018 – CCA Kitchen Gallery open to the public
March 10, 2018 – Adult and Youth Art Class
March 10, 2018 – Engineering Challenge: Kites
March 10, 2018 – Story Time: Flight
Mark Your Calendars
Mark your calendars for these special events coming up later in the season.
March 16 – March 17, 2018 – In Search of the Shramrocks
March 23 – March 25, 2018 – Heritage Days at the Museum of Chincoteague
April 13 – April 14, 2018 – Spring Pony Roundup
April 21, 2018 – Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market reopens
May 5, 2018 – 50th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
June 29, 2018 – First night of Chincoteague Fireman’s Carnival
July 20 – 22, 2018 – 31st Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
July 25, 2018 – 93rd Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim
News and Announcements
Pony Report
On 2/26/2018 Darcy Cole of DSC Photography posted this picture of the 1st foal born in 2018 on Assateague Island.
Check out DSC Photography on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dscphotoESV/
Fishing Report
Capt. Steve’s Bait & Tackle reported the following 2018 Flounder regulations:
- Minimum Size Limit: 17 IN.
- Possession Limit: 4 per person
- Season: Open year-round
- Capture Citation: 6 Lbs
- Release Citation: 26 IN.
Capt. Steve’s Spring Flounder Tournament is scheduled for April 20 – 29, 2018. Check their website for details: http://www.stevesbaitandtackle.com/
Eagle Nest Report
From Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge 2/28/2018: Yesterday morning, this adult visited the nest to consume a fish. Since our last post, visits by the adult eagles have been sporadic. Still, yesterday afternoon, a volunteer reported seeing eagles engaged in their aerial courtship dance. Hopefully these observations indicate that the female will make another attempt at laying eggs in the coming weeks.
Assateague Lighthouse Hours for March 2018
Chincoteague Natural History Association announced the following Assateague Lighthouse Hours for March 2018:
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 9 AM – 3 PM
CLOSED from 12 noon to 12:30 for LH Keeper shift change.
Lighthouse may be closed due to weather or other unsafe conditions. Call (757) 336-3696 for updated information before your visit.
Summer Employment Job Fair
Local businesses looking for summer help and qualified applicants looking for seasonal work! Go on down to The Chincoteague Center on Saturday March 24, 2018 from 9am to 4pm for their first ever Summer Employment Job Fair!
Attention Vendors
VENDORS, FARMERS, CRAFTSPEOPLE, ANTIQUE DEALERS interested in doing business at Second Saturday Artful Flea, Chincoteague Island Farmer and Artisan Market, Holly Day Market and Wildlife Art Gallery should register now at Chincoteagueculturalalliance.Org
New Refuge Trek Tour Bus
The Chincoteague Natural History Association recently introduced their new CNHA Refuge Trek bus! The new bus accommodates 30 passengers with two wheelchair spaces, and the windows OPEN for photographs! Refuge trek tours will begin March 30. Visit http://www.piping-plover.org/ for more information.
Special Visitor
We recently spotted this guy on the OSV section of the beach.
Wallops Island Rocket Launches
Upcoming Launches
Name: USIP 2
Date: March 22-23, 2018
Time: 6:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Type: suborbital Terrier-Improved Malemute
Pad 0A on Wallops Island, Virginia. Photo courtesy of Virginia Space
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