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🌱 Why this writer calls Onancock the Eastern Shore’s “crown jewel”
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In today's newsletter:
- Why this writer calls Onancock the Eastern Shore’s “crown jewel”
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny, very warm and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Friday: Sunshine, hot and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.
• 10 Historic Small Towns in Virginia That Time Forgot (myfamilytravels.com) — Onancock is spotlighted as a quiet, history-rich “crown jewel” of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with a walkable historic district, waterfront access on Onancock Creek, and locally owned shops and cafes. The piece encourages visitors to explore its colonial-era streets, Ker Place, Cokesbury Methodist Church, and kayak-friendly shoreline, emphasizing the town’s unhurried pace and genuine small-community feel.
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
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20th Annual Onancock Ice Cream Social & Patriotic Band Concert →
Historic Onancock School, 6 College Ave, Onancock
5:30 pm -
RCEC Onancock International Film — Onancock Business & Civic Association OBCA →
Roseland Theatre, 48 Market St, Onancock
7:00 pm -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting →
Accomac County Board Chambers, 23296 Courthouse Avenue, Room #104 Accomac, Vir
10:00 am -
Lunchtime Theater →
Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
10:30 am -
Move and Groove →
Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
10:15 am -
County Office Closed
Accomac County 23323 Wise Ct, Accomac, VA 23301 -
Yoga in the Meadows →
Melanin Meadows Manor, 301 Truitt Rd, Chesapeake
11:00 am -
The Cursive Connection →
Bayside Area Library, 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach
4:00 pm -
Springboard Dive Clinic at Bayside Recreation Center (Virginia Beach) →
Bayside Recreation Center, 4500 First Ct Rd, Virginia Beach
6:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting →
Accomac County Board Chambers, 23296 Courthouse Avenue, Room #104 Accomac, Vir
7:00 pm -
Audit Committee Meeting →
Accomac County Board of Supervisor's Chambers, 23296 Courthouse Ave, Suite #104
5:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- IMCS Group Inc posted a job opening for Registered Nurse/ER in Onancock. Apply here.
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- Chincoteague Island Library Family Non-Motorized Parade (shoredailynews.com)
Cape Charles
- Accomack Indian Nation Chief challenges convictions ahead of sentencing (shoredailynews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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