‘Festive Fridays’ Deliver Old Fashioned Holiday Feel
By SARAH GOLIBART
Cape Charles Wave
November 21, 2014
Cue the song by Little River Band “Reminiscing.” The song is playing on a Friday night, just as a guy is walking his girl home, a frequent happening in small towns like our own Cape Charles.
If only there were more events to walk your girl or guy home from in Cape Charles!
“Well, I want to tell you, Cape Charles, I want to plan my schedule around you. Tell you that it’s true. I want to make you understand. I’m talking about a holiday plan!”
Calling all Cape Charles residents! You too can walk through the park reminiscing — after “Festive Fridays” that is.
“Festive Fridays” will take place on six consecutive Friday evenings beginning November 21 through December 26. This is your chance to enjoy an old-fashioned, small-town holiday experience, including shopping, delicious food and drink, entertainment, seasonal decorations, and plenty of good cheer.
Each Friday from 5-8 p.m. enjoy events like horse-drawn carriage rides, special deals at restaurants, refreshments, and special promotions at local merchants. Get into the holiday spirit by following the luminaries lighting the sidewalks of Cape Charles while enjoying holiday caroling and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Even the “Love” sign will be front and center in town and decorated for the season. Don’t miss your chance to make new memories in Cape Charles that you’ll reminisce about for years to come.
More Rezoning Opposition at Supervisors Meeting
NO REZONING signs are popping up like mushrooms around Northampton County. (Wave photo)
By DORIE SOUTHERN
Cape Charles Wave
November 17, 2014
Northampton County residents again turned out for a Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday, November 12, to raise concerns about proposed zoning ordinance changes that have been the center of controversy since they were presented to the public last spring. All but one of the dozen speakers requested the withdrawal of the rezoning proposals. Only local Realtor Bill Parr, who as chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee helped to influence the proposed changes, spoke in favor of going forward with the zoning code rewrite. [Read more…]
LETTER: ‘Open Season’ on Central Park Cats
This rescue cat, “Tiger Lilly,” is happily still in the land of the living. (Photo: Sandy Mayer)
November 17, 2014
DEAR EDITOR,
Keep your kitties inside! Evidentially there was a complaint filed with the Sheriff’s office by a woman who was disturbed by the cats in her yard. Consequently, the Sheriff’s office and Animal Control are actively hunting cats in the Cape Charles Central Park area. No animal is safe — it is open season on Cape Charles cats. If you are missing an animal you need to call Animal Control in Onley at 757-787-7385 to identify the animal and produce evidence of rabies vaccinations to reclaim the animal. [Read more…]
Adults-Only Plays: Gritty Side of Small-Town Marriages
Mellisa Stein and Christie Iverson in “Laundry & Bourbon.”
By MARY ANN ROEHM
Arts Enter Cape Charles
November 17, 2014
The Arts Enter Cape Charles Players will present two one-act comedies at the Historic Palace Theatre opening Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. The plays will continue through the weekend with shows Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.
The one-act comedies “Lonestar” and “Laundry & Bourbon” were written by James McLure. In “Laundry and Bourbon,” directed by Clelia Sheppard, the action centers on the discontent and very funny gossip of three small-town wives whose marriages have turned out to be less than was hoped for.
The setting is the front porch of Roy (JP Paré) and Elizabeth’s (Christie Iverson) home in Maynard, Texas, on a hot summer afternoon. Elizabeth and her friend Hattie (Mellisa Stein) are whiling away the time folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about the many open secrets which are so much a part of small-town life. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee (Sherri DeMarino) who, among other tidbits, can’t resist blurting out that Roy has been seen around town with another woman. While the ensuing conversation is increasingly edged with bitter humor, from it emerges a sense of Elizabeth’s inner strength and her quiet understanding of the turmoil which has beset her husband since his return from Vietnam. He is wild, and he is unfaithful, but he needs her, and she loves him. And she’ll be waiting for him when he comes home — no matter what others may say or think. [Read more…]
Christian School Dedicates Multi-Use Heyward Hall
Heyward Hall, with magnificently restored windows, is dedicated November 15. (Photos: Tammy Holloway)
By TAMMY HOLLOWAY
Cape Charles Christian School
November 17, 2014
Since 2010, the Cape Charles Christian School has operated in a beautiful stone building, the former First Presbyterian Church of Cape Charles, built in 1925. Recently the former sanctuary was renovated and made available for the first time in the school’s daily activities. Now known as Heyward Hall, the renovation created a multi-use event space which will bring new life to the former sanctuary while maintaining and respecting its historical bones. Heyward Hall’s beautiful and very functional space will also be available for wedding ceremonies, meetings and conferences. [Read more…]
MONDAY 11/17: Last Chance for a New Roots Pecan Pie
The New Roots Youth Garden is now running their annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale Fundraiser. As in past years, the group is using local ingredients to make absolutely delicious pies, created in the kitchen of Amy B Catering with Chef Amy Brandt at the helm, so you know they are yummy!
With the combination of neighbors donating pecans from their trees, local farmers donating sweet potatoes, and incredible volunteers assisting the chef, these pies are full of a lot more than good taste — they are made with the love of a community to help make a difference in a child’s life.
Support New Roots Youth Garden’s annual pie sale by placing your order for a Mocha Pecan Pie or a Sweet Potato Cheesecake Pie at www.nryg.webs.com/pie-orders. 100% of the proceeds from this sale go to supporting the programs and operations of the New Roots Youth Garden. If you want to help the Garden but will not be in town to get the pie, don’t worry- we will deliver it to a needy family for you! Please, place your order today – the order deadline to order pies is Monday, November 17. [Read more…]
THURSDAY 11/20: Creekwatcher Meeting on Dredging and Oyster Grounds
Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper Creekwatchers are the eyes and ears around the over 1,600 miles of coast in the region. Through education programs, on the water monitoring, and coordination with local government agencies, Creekwatchers help to safeguard local waters. Meetings are open to the public, and the next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20, at the Barrier Island Center in Machipongo. Guest speaker is Hank Badger, Chief Engineer with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management division, and a 37 year veteran of VMRC. He will talk about his critical work with the permitting of piers and dredging along shores. He will also discuss the process for leasing oyster grounds.
St. Stephen’s AME
Oldest Church in Town Celebrates 125 Years
Church edifice was constructed in 1885 and purchased in 1889 by St. Stephen’s congregation. (Wave photo)
November 17, 2014
St. Stephen’s AME Church held their 125th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, November 16. The guest speaker was the Rev. Timothy Johnson, pastor of Bethel AME Church in Eastville. St. Stephen’s African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest surviving church structure in Cape Charles, according to the National Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed in 1885 as Bethany Methodist Episcopal church and originally was located at the corner of Monroe Avenue and Plum Street across from the Cape Charles School. [Read more…]
