SATURDAY Is Annual Juneteenth Festival Celebrating End of Slavery
For 15 years, the Juneteenth Festival has been an arena to educate and promote cultural enlightenment and diversity to the residents of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Juneteenth is the oldest known festival to celebrate the end of slavery. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 21, at Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the “Walk for Good Health” hosted by the Sickle Cell Association will begin at 9 a.m. This is a Family Fun Day event. Admission is free and no alcohol is permitted. [Read more…]
MONDAY 6/16: Sen. Lynwood Lewis Annual Town Hall Meeting
State Senator Lynwood Lewis will convene his annual Town Hall Meeting 5 p.m. Monday, June 16, at St. Charles Parish Hall, 550 Tazewell Avenue in Cape Charles. The purpose of the meeting is to brief local residents on this year’s legislative session and to hear their ideas and concerns.
SATURDAY 6/21: Great Bay Run From Aqua Through Town
The Second Annual Great Bay Run in Cape Charles 5k race and 1mile fun run/walk will be held on Saturday, June 21. Get your summer into full swing by taking part in this festive event! [Read more…]
THURSDAY 6/19: New Roots Opens Summer Garden Club
Summer Open Garden Club Thursdays in the Garden, June 19- August 7 (except July 3) 5-6:30 p.m. All children welcome! (Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.) [Read more…]
SATURDAY 6/21: Learn About Pollinators at ESVA Wildlife Refuge
The Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge invites you to come and celebrate with us the spectacular ways of pollinator bees and other insects. Saturday June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be free crafts and activities for children and information stands about pollinators and what you can do to help them in your own backyard. [Read more…]
Register for ESO Summer Camp (June 30 Deadline)
The calendar hasn’t proclaimed the first official day of summer but once it does, it won’t be long until the “Mama, I’m bored” blues start playing at your house. Be prepared! Sign up your children by June 30 for the summer blahs cure, Eastern Shore’s Own Summer Camp 2014 open from July 21 – August 1, Monday-Friday. Campers have the choice of one week or two. [Read more…]
June Is Adopt-A-Cat Month at Eastern Shore SPCA
June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and the SPCA Eastern Shore in Onley is celebrating our feline friends by offering a reduced adoption fee for adult cats. [Read more…]
THURSDAY 6/12: Town Budget Public Hearing
A public hearing on the Town of Cape Charles FY 2015 proposed budget and utility rates will be 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Town Hall. CLICK to view agenda and proposed budget.
