🌱 Why Chincoteague ranks among America’s most beautiful coastal escapes

Good day Chincoteague! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Chincoteague ranks among America’s most beautiful coastal escapes

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouding up; breezy, with a high of 55 and low of 49 degrees.
• Friday: Windy; a little morning rain, temps: high: 60, low: 30.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in America (edhat.com) — Chincoteague gets the spotlight as one of America’s most beautiful coastal towns, praised for its beaches, wildlife refuge, and famous wild ponies. The article highlights easy regional access, crabbing and clamming, and beloved annual traditions like the Pony Swim, while comparing Chincoteague with other picturesque seaside communities nationwide.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• StoryWalk: I Promise at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  10:00 am
• Pawsitive Reading at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  5:00 pm
• Pawsitive Reading
  Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library , 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd , Virginia Beach
  5:15 pm
• Kempsville, Bayside, Kellam, Landstown, Tallwood, and First Colonial
  Kempsville High School , 5194 Chief Trail , Virginia Beach
  5:30 pm
• Family Movie Night
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  6:00 pm
• Town Council working meeting — Town of Accomac VA
  Town Hall of Accomac , 23367 Front St , Accomac
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Bayside Seeing Beyond
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  10:30 am

Saturday December 20

• Story Time and Play Literacy
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  10:30 am

Tuesday December 23

• Teen Gaming Tuesdays
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day Brunch
  Tides Coastal Kitchen , Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites , 2800 Shore Dr , Virginia Beach
  10:00 am

Monday December 29

• Crafternoons
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  2:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Beginning Beekeeping Class 2026
  Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Perdue Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor- Debone - 2nd Shift - $10,000 Sign On Bonus in Accomac. Apply here.
• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Onley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chincoteague here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kilmarnock

• Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade celebrates community spirit (rrecord.com)
• Kilmarnock Town council appoints Cynthia Scott to fill unexpired term (rrecord.com)
• Lancaster updates solar and heliport regulations (rrecord.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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