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🌱 Why Onancock is the perfect jumping-off point for Tangier Island
Onancock, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Onancock! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Onancock is the perfect jumping-off point for Tangier Island
Also on today's calendar: Wine Wednesday at Historic Onancock School — Town of Accomac VA.
Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A.M. drizzle; cloudy, humid, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 72, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These 10 Nostalgic Beach Towns In Virginia Are Pure Magic (myfamilytravels.com) — Onancock features prominently here as both a charming historic harbor town and the ferry gateway to Tangier Island, with departures from the Onancock Town Wharf on Market Street. The piece spotlights Onancock’s preserved architecture, artsy downtown, and easy access to quiet Eastern Shore beaches, while also listing other nostalgic Virginia beach towns you might explore for a relaxed coastal getaway. 
📸 Around Onancock
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Upcoming Events in
Onancock
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★ Featured events ★
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Blooms & Brushes Garden Tour and Party Fundraiser →
Historic Onancock School, 6 College Ave, Onancock
11:00 am
Saturday May 30
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Other local events
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Wine Wednesday at Historic Onancock School — Town of Accomac VA →
6 College Ave, Onancock
9:00 pm -
Onancock Sails Forward — Town of Accomac VA →
Onancock Wharf & Marina, 2 Market St, Onancock
9:00 am
Wednesday June 3
Friday June 12
📣 Onancock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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County Office Closed
Accomac County, 23323 Wise Ct, Accomac -
Preschool Science at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach) →
Bayside Area Library, 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach
10:15 am -
Baby and Toddler Storytime →
Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
10:15 am -
Friends Tuesday Social →
Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
11:00 am -
Parks & Rec. Advisory Comm →
Board Chambers, 23296 Courthouse Avenue, Accomac
5:00 pm -
Town Council Meeting — Town of Accomac VA →
Town Hall of Accomac, 23367 Front St, Accomac
7:00 pm -
Books On Tap - Commonwealth Brewery →
Commonwealth Brewing Co, 2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach
7:30 pm -
Lunchtime Theater →
Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
10:30 am -
Garden Days in Deep Creek →
Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
9:00 am
Monday May 25
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Riverside Health System posted a job opening for Emergency Department Tech - Labor Pool - EMT-I, AEMT, or Paramedic Required in Onancock. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Customer Service Leader in Onley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Onancock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chincoteague
- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge marks 83 years of conservation and coastal beauty (shoredailynews.com)
- Chincoteague gets $500,000 for Inlet feasibility study (shoredailynews.com)
- Fire destroys chicken house on Saxis Rd. (shoredailynews.com)
Cape Charles
- Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Virginia (breezejmu.org)
Kilmarnock
- Kilmarnock Church Raises Funds for Local Pet Rescue at Mission Dinner (middlenecknews.com)
Ok Onancock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hiya. Bud!! (Thank you Noreen F. for sending it in!)
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