EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Firemens Carnival Pony Swim And Auction Day

Schedule:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009:
Pony Swim Day
6:30 p.m: Entertainment on stage.
7:00 p.m: Carnival attractions.
11:00 p.m: Entertainment on stage.
Thursday, July 30,...

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Virginia 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Virginia Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Independence Day Celebration, Afton, VA - July 4, 2009
Ashland Fourth of July Parade, Ashland, VA...

Murphy the donkey

Chincoteague Island Wild Pony Swim

Chincoteague Island 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Chincoteague Island, Virginia 4th of...

An Invitation to our Chincoteague Island Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Chincoteague Island, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Chincoteague Island area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Chincoteague Island

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Chincoteague Island organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Chincoteague Island is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Chincoteague Island area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Chincoteague Island Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Chincoteague Island! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Chincoteague Island area and...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

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