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Welcome New Members!
Dogs Deserve Better
Family Behavioral Health & Healing
Identity Marketing & Promotional LLC
Mid-Atlantic Broadband
Norton Insurance
ShutterBooth
Wright Sign Service, Inc.
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NEW! Calendar of Events!
The Chamber is proud to announce our NEW Calendar of Events! Submit YOUR events to be on the calendar for all to see!
Simply go to http://www.theisle.org/calendar.html and click "Submit New Event", fill out the information and your event could be posted on the calendar! It's that easy!
If you have any questions please contact us at 357-3502 or chamber@theisle.org.
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Business After Hours, Business & Breakfast or Lunch & Learn
We are currently scheduling our Business After Hours, Business & Breakfasts and Lunch & Learns for the upcoming year.
Please contact Meredith Marchant at 357-3502 or mmarchant@theisle.org if you are interested in hosting any of these events. |
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Advertise with the Chamber!
Opportunities to give you a higher level of recognition!
Right now the Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce is offering several different avenues to advertise your business.
- Ad space on our E-Newsletters, a chance to reach nearly 600 email boxes
- Inserts for our quarterly Newsletter, a publication that reaches the hands of each chamber member
- Sponsoring the Chamber for a specific Chamber event allows you to be recognized as a supporter of the Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce while reaching hundreds of community members
These wonderful advertising opportunites come to you at low prices and will help build your business clientel and reputation as a community leader.
Please Call the Chamber Office for more information: 757-357-3502.
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Congratulations to Joanne Batson!
Joanne Batson, Chief Executive Officer for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, was named the 2013 Network Leader of the Year at the Feeding America National Executive Directors' Forum that took place this week in Nashville. The award is given to the year's most outstanding leader among the 202 food banks across the nation that makes up the Feeding America network.
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Carrollton Civic League
Carrollton Civic League will meet 7 p.m. Monday, May 6th, 2013 in the Conference Room of Sentara St. Luke's, 20209 Sentara Way just off Brewer's Neck Blvd., Carrollton, VA 23314. Guest presenter will be a representative from Isle of Wight County Planning and Zoning who will update us on the status of the various ongoing real estate development projects in the greater Carrollton area.
Further info call 757-613-6183.
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Sundays at Four
Concert Series
Christ Church, Smithfield, invites you to join them for the 2012-2013 "Sundays at Four" performance series. Christ Church, along with Trinity United Methodist and the Isle of Wight Arts League sponsor this wonderful and eclectic series of performances.
- Duo Recital - October 14, 2012 at Trinity United Methodist, Smithfield. Music of Beethoven, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. Lee Jordan-Anders, piano and Jeffrey Phelps, cello.
- ODU's Diehn Chorale - February 17, 2013 at Christ Church, Smithfield. 3:30 Pre-Concert by Westside Elementary School Chorus.
- Meet George Gershwin - March 17, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist, Smithfield. The life and music of George Gershwin. Barton Kuebler, piano.
- Solo Youth Recital - May 19, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist, Smithfield. Mackenzie Cower, rising junior at University of Michigan, oboe and English horn.
- Terrific Teen Talent - August 4, 2013 at Christ Church, Smithfield. An annual showcase of six amazingly talented teen musicians.
All performances are, of course, at 4 p.m. Series tickets are $45 for adults and $15 for students. Tickets for individual performances are available at the door, $20 adults and $5 students. Call 757-375-9140 for more information or visit www.sundaysatfour.org.
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Carrollton Library
Events & Announcements
Basic Homebuyers Class: Tuesday May 7 from 6:00-7:00 pm: Learn the in's and out's of what it takes to buy a home from a veteran of the field.
Book Club Wednesday: May 8th 2:00-3:00 pm. The Carrollton Book Club will be discussing Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz Murray.
Mommy & Me Tea Party: Saturday, May 11th 11:00 am. Join us for tea, dress up fancy, make a mother's day craft, have fun, and make some new friends! School age program. Registration is required as space is limited.
Computer Tutoring: Please call Carrollton Library for an appointment.
Lego Club: We would appreciate any donation of Legos. Call if you have any questions.
For more information call 238-2641.
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Isle of Wight County Museum
Events & Announcements
Duck and Cover! The Cold War:
The Cold War, 1947 to 1991, was a period of sustained political and military tension between the powers of the West and the communist world. From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, Duck and Cover!, an educational program for children ages 7 to 12, elaborates upon this era of history.
Cost is $10 per child. Registration and pre-payment are required.
Herb Tour of Fort Boykin: At 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, visitors to Fort Boykin can learn about native edibles with naturalist and master gardener Mike Rasnake who will lead this walking tour.
Participants will identify edible plants native to Virginia before they enjoy a treat of Fort Boykin's flavors. Cost for the program is $10 per person. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Reservations are required. Free Walking Tours at Fort Huger: At 10 a.m. on March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Nov. 22, visitors to Fort Huger are invited for a free walking tour of the site to learn the significance of this gateway to the Confederate capital. Led by local historian Albert Burckard, this tour will last approximately one hour. Reservations are not required. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. For more information, contact Isle of Wight County's Historic Resources Department at (757)357-0115 or visit www.historicisleofwight.com. |
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Now more than ever, chamber membership means a GREAT DEAL!
Click the "members SAVE" logo to view your exclusive deals!
Also Available on theisle.org
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Business Appreciation Luncheon
June 5, 2013
The Business Appreciation Luncheon will be held June 5, 2013, from 12:00-2:00pm at the Smithfield Center when we will announce the Business of the Year 2013! Award the Grace Keen Community Service Award! And Honor the Isle of Wight Teacher of the Year! You don't want to miss it!!
We are now accepting nominations for the Business of the Year 2013
For more information: Contact us @ 357-3502
chamber@theisle.org or Click Here to Nominate a Business.
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Business After Hours
May 15, 2013
BB & T will be hosting a Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 5:30-7:00pm at 1803 S. Church Street, Smithfield.
Business After Hours is open to members & non-members. Click Here to register!
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"Oliver" 
May 2-26, 2013
Smithfield Little Theatre presents "Oliver"! Shows are Thrusdays thru Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:30pm from May 2nd-26th. Tickets are $15.00.
For more information go to www.smithfieldlittletheatre.org or call 357-7338.
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Smithfield Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament
May 3, 2013
The Smithfield Kiwanis will hold their 31st Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 3rd, 11:30 am at Cypress Creek Golfer's Club. Every dollar raised will directly benefit children in Isle of Wight.
For more information or to register go to www.smithfieldkiwanis.org or call Kurt Frischmann at 757-377-6077.
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Girl Scouts to Host Helping Hands Food Drive
May 4, 2013
The Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast are excited to share an announcement of our partnership with TowneBank for the up-and-coming Helping Hands Food Drive. This is a great partnership, as TowneBank and the Girl Scouts share similar community service philosophies.
The drive will take place at all local area Walmarts to benefit local area food banks on May 4, from 9 a.m.-noon.
 In preparation for this Council-wide event, Girl Scouts are holding collection drives at local schools, churches and other venues in the community to collect food items to bring to collection sites on May 4.
Find locations of Walmarts who are supporting the Helping Hands Food Drive, along with more details at www.gsccc.org.
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The Virginia Brass Quintet
May 5, 2013
May 5th, 3:00 pm: The Virginia Brass Quintet - an outstanding, professional Brass Quintet which will play music covering the last 5 centuries. This group played a Christmas concert at St. Luke's to a full house. Hosted at Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church St., Smithfield. Admission at door: Adult $10.00, Student $5.00.
For more information call: 757-675-5777
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Relay for Life Fundraisers
Old Point Beacons
Mother's Day Craft Show
Saturday, May 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
13480 Carrollton Blvd, Carrollton
Tables to rent for $25 and food available.
Contact Nancy Begor at 728-1776 for more information.
Isle of Wight/Surry Relay For Life 2013
Friday, May 31st at Smithfield High School
Opening Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Laps. Luminaria Ceremony at 9:30 p.m. Activities and entertainment scheduled overnight until 7:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1st.
Contact Pam Jordan at Pam78@aol.com or 810-5207 for more information.
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Mother's Day Brunch
May 12, 2013
Join The Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront for a Mother's Day Brunch on May 12, 2013 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged and cost $25.95 for adults, $19.95 for seniors and $12.95 for ages 5-12.
For more information call 774-0973. |
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Mustang Round-Up in Smithfield
May 18, 2013
Peninsula Mustang Enthusiast will be hosting the 3rd Annual Mustang Round-up in Smithfield on Saturday, May 18th along the 100, 200 & 300 blocks of Main Street. The show will begin at 9:00am and last until 3:00pm.
All proceeds benefit CHKD.
Pre-Register at www.peninsulamustang.com or for more information contact Scott at bru44@cox.net. |
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"Spring Into Fashion"
May 18, 2013
A luncheon and fashion show to benefit The Schoolhouse Museum in Smithfield featuring fashions from Anne of Smithfield and Peebles Department Store (Smithfield) on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm. To be held at Trinity United Methodist Church. There will be a silent auction, entertainment, fun, games & prizes. Tickets are $30.00 per person.
For more information call 357-2646 or 365-4789.
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| Heritage Day at St. Luke's
June 8, 2013
June 8 (rain day June 9): Heritage Day at St. Luke's from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. All about our local history: exhibits, talks, reenactments, flora, fauna, petting zoo, children's activities, mule wagon rides, all about bees, wild horse, books, historical crafts. Products and gifts for purchase. Reserve your boxed lunch at 757-357-3367. No entry fee, contributions welcomed.
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