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CCA News -August 2008>
CCA Newsletter
CCA News - March 2008
Welcome to the CCA News!
March is an exciting month on Chincoteague Island. We're
celebrating the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of
the town. There is a kick-off event at the Chincoteague
Center on March 13 at 5:00pm. Earlier that day, the Island
Library breaks ground for the new expansion. Watch for
activities throughout the year that will commemorate this
major milestone for Chincoteague Island.
Water Heritage Festival
For our part, CCA will sponsor a Water Heritage Festival on
Saturday, June 21. It will be day to highlight all of the
ways that the water has been part of the town - from
fishing and boating, carving to water sports and everything
in between. Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters
and on the web site.
CCA Acoustic Music Concert Series
March also brings the first concert in the CCA Spring
Acoustic Music Concert Series. Ken Bloom performs on
Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 at the Senior Center. Mark your
calendars and get your tickets at H & H Pharmacy, Egret
Moon Artworks, Island Cottage Collection, Sundial Books or
online.
Click on this link or paste it into your browser for more
details.
http://www.ccatest.citymax.com/page/page/5492312.htm
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
In April, the 2nd Saturday Art Stroll begins it's 5th (is
it 5th?) year. As always, the arts will be alive throughout
local shops with artistic demonstrations, exhibits, musical
performances and more. Participating shops will be open for
activities 6:00 - 10:00pm. Check the website for a list of
activities for each month or pick up one of the InfoMaps
available throughout the town.
Click on this link or paste it into your browser for more
details.
http://www.ccatest.citymax.com/page/page/5497959.htm
Earth Day 2008
Join members of CCA and the Historic Main Street Merchants
Association in celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 19
with a variety of awareness and clean-up activities. Get
rid of your toxic trash, check out the painted trash cans,
learn environmental tips for minimizing your 'footprint'
and have a great time. More details next month!
New Web Site
As you can see, we've completely revised and updated the
CCA web site. More information about all of our programs
and activities, previews of upcoming events and suggestions
for ways to get involved in fostering the arts and culture
on the Island. You can even purchase tickets for CCA
concerts and the Island Film Club movies. And you can sign
up for our newsletter to get a 'heads up' on future
activities and events of interest. If you didn't receive
this via email, use the box at the right to subscribe!
We look forward to seeing you at the many events planned
for 2008! Check out the calendar pages on the new CCA web
site and watch for details in upcoming newsletters and on
the site.
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