http://www.virginia.org Events for Northampton County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:30 AM Northampton County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37430 This Renovator's Ball will be held on Saturday, March 24th at the Cape Charles Volunteer Firehouse, 501 Mason Avenue in Cape Charles, VA. The theme: Denim & Rhinestones. Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet dinner: 7-8 p.m., dancing: 7-11 p.m. featuring music by Sumpthin Special. A silent auction also featured. Tickets: $35 per person in advance; $40 at the door; call 757-331-4884. 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36064 Join in preserving our natural resources by helping keep our sand dunes healthy. 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39940 Celebrate summer sunsets with live band, libations and old fashioned cookouts. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41899 Gene Krupa was “America's Ace Drummer Man.” He played with all the Big Band legends; Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. He helped turn Big Band into a musical fever that swept the nation. Young drummer Michael Berkowitz's life forever changed when he first saw Krupa perform in 1964. Now leading the new Gene Krupa Orchestra, Berkowitz brings Krupa's magic and music, back to life for a whole new generation. Since 1951, Lynn Roberts has been “the girl singer” in all the great bands, f 5/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36076 Come out and join our group as we hike the park's five miles of trails. We'll also pick up litter and repair damage to the trails. 6/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36070 Help spruce up the Chesapeake Bay then enjoy a cool swim in the bay. 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40415 Celebrate Eastern Shore farming and fishing heritage. Learn about new and old farming and fishing technology, meet watermen of the Eastern Shore, and sample food from local farmers and fishers. 6/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=23715 This annual celebration of our heritage and handicrafts will feature original work by local and regional artists. Enjoy food, wine, musical entertainment and live demonstrations that will be offered along with artists showing and selling their work. For more info. contact Eastern Shore Chamber (757) 787-2460 or visit www.esvachamber.org. 7/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41980 First annual festival celebrating the Eastern Shore of Virginia's special charms; music, entertainment and good eating ~ from seafood to fresh-picked produce; come taste the Shore! 9/15/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39466 The Cape Charles Fall Festival provides visitors with an opportunity to view a diverse display of creative works by local artists and artisans, purchase art directly from the artist, and to explore the town of Cape Charles, a developing tourist destination featuring the attractions of a historic Victorian village and the new Bay Creek Resort and Club. Cape Charles, the southernmost town on Virginia's pristine Eastern Shore, is located ten miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. 9/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18852 Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of food, fun festivities and "Shore" hospitality. Generous portions of Shore cooking, local arts, music and entertainment will be the highlights of the day. The menu generally includes favorites like clam chowder, chili, pork barbecue, sweet potato biscuits with country ham, crab cakes, corn on the cob, sweet potato pie, french fries, and soft crab sandwiches. 10/3/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=27620 Run awards top 3 winners in each age group: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Awards to top overall male & female runners & walkers. T-shirts guaranteed to first 75 entrants. This event is coordinated with the Eleventh Annual Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival. The Run for the Birds 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk is sponsored by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce. 10/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36194 Join us on a hayride on the haunted Bay Woods Trail. Hear spine-tingling stories on the way. Afterwards, roast marshmallows by the campfire. 10/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39957 Come experience a taste of yesterday in a present that cherishes tradition. Starry tour of finest homes in historic Cape Charles, with courses served each stop and sit-down entree. Live holiday music, throughout. Please call for reservations. 12/7/2007