Oyster Roast

A Fundraiser to Benefit
Barrier Islands Center

Saturday, February 28, 2015

4:00 p.m.
7295 Young Street
Machipongo, VA
barrierislandscenter@gmail.com 757.678.5550 barrierislandscenter.org

Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Barrier Islands Centers Annual Oyster
Roast! By joining us in our signature fundraising event,
each one of you is helping to preserve and perpetuate the
Shores unique coastal heritage and doing so much for our
community.
The Oyster Roast is an opportunity to celebrate the bounty
and beauty of this region.
We extend our deepest
appreciation to the local oyster houses, who are managing
the roasting and steaming this evening. And we also thank
the volunteers who are helping out this evening and year
round.
Our gratitude also goes to the local artisans, artists,
restaurants, entrepreneurs and other businesses who
generously donated the stunning assortment of items on
our silent auction.
The auction showcases a broad
spectrum of local talent. When you bid often and bid high
on those silent auction items, you get to take home some
beautiful items, while the proceeds help keep our doors
open with free admission to all.

Laura Vaughan
Executive Director

Finally, thanks to our local and regional

corporate sponsors. Your investment in
the
BIC
demonstrates
your
commitment to this community both
in celebrating our history and ensuring
our future. Your sponsorship means the
BIC can continue to be a vital and
vibrant educational resource for
everyone, of all ages, incomes and
backgrounds.

So, enjoy and have fun! And we hope to

see you again on Saturday, May 23rd at Art & Music on the
Farm.

Oyster Roast Menu

Eastern Shore Style Clam Chowder
Wild Seaside Roasted Oysters
Steamed Clams
Pork BBQ
BBQ Chicken
Home-Style Potato Salad
Fresh-Chopped Cole Slaw
Smokehouse Baked Beans
Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Fresh-Baked Dinner Rolls
Mint Brownies & Cookies
Chatham Vineyard
Award-Winning Wines
2013 Steel Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc Lot 12 2013 Vintners Blend

On Tap

Fresh specialty beers by Back Bay Brewing Co.

and
Devils Backbone Eight Point IPA Bud Light
Bold Rock Hard Cider

Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Coffee

Birdsong Roasted Peanuts
Sodas and Bottled Water

Auction Bidding: How it Works

The Silent Auction will be held in the large tent.

Bidding will end promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Indicate your bid in the appropriate space on your bidding row. All
new bids must be higher than the previous bid by at least the
minimum increment (but feel free to go higher!) indicated at top of
bid sheet.

Many items have a BUY IT NOW price on the bid sheet (yellow
box). If you bid at this level and enter your bid number in the yellow
box, you win the item - no one can outbid you!

The winning bidder is determined at the close of the auction. You

may check your status by consulting the duplicate bid sheet left in
place.

To pay for your item: At 7:30, please go to the Cashiers Desk in the
BIC gift shop. We accept cash, check, American Express, VISA,
MasterCard or Discover.

After you have paid and with receipt in hand, please return to the
Auction Tent to retrieve your item.

Auction Items
Pair of Planters (2)
custom designed & planted by Laurie Klingle of Appleseed Porch & Garden
Artisanal Breads, Honey & Gift Certificate
by The Bakery at Riverside Farm
3 Documentaries and 2 Hog Island Sheep Childrens Books
BICs signature Guy Shover Sterling Silver Oyster Necklace
BICs Map of the Eastern Shore on Canvas
BICs Snow on the Half Shell Canvas
Handwoven, Beaded and Jeweled Earrings by Carol Wilcox Wells
by Barrier Islands Center
Hog Island Bench signed by carvers Grayson Chesser, Cigar Daisey,
Arthur Leonard, Kenny Marshall, Cork McGee, Cameron McIntyre,
Ian McNair, Mark McNair, Pete Peterson, P.G. Ross
by Barrier Islands Center
Two Gift Certificates of 4 Rounds of Golf each at
Bay Creek & Signature Courses
by Bay Creek Resort & Club

Continued...

Auction Items
Atlantic Brant Hunting Decoy
Made of Cork and Wood
by Mark Belknap (out of his personal hunting rig)
Garden Art
by Bobby Bridges
Pink Fields Plowing, Machipongo Painting
by Jennie Budd
Charter Fishing Trip
by Cape Charles Charters
White Egret Carved from a White Cedar Limb
by Grayson Chesser
Seafire Ceramics Creation
by David Crane
Funky Fish
by Ryan Dockiewicz
Savage Neck Jimmy Welded Metal Sculpture
by Buck Doughty
Mama Girl Paper Mch Fish
by Jerry Doughty
Eastern Shore Adventures Barrier Islands Seaside Boat Trip
by Buddy Vaughan
Dog Basket of Fun & Class Training Certificate
by Eastern Shore Dog

Edwards Seafood Gift Certificate

by Edwards Seafood
Oystercatcher Carving on Driftwood
by Christian Farlow
Red Painting
by Ann Hayden
Sea Grapes Painting
by Anne Holland
Mink Cuffs
by Donna Lawson
Trio of Antiqued Ruddy Ducks
by Arthur Leonard
Hand-turned Wooden Plate on Pedestal
Hand Crafted Wood Bowl with Lid
by Michael Loring

Continued...

Auction Items
Basket of Goodies
by Machipongo Trading Company
Ruddy Duck Carving
by Kenny Marshall
Organic Produce CSA Summer Subscription
by Mattawoman Creek Farms
Marsh Hen Carving
by Cork McGee
Late April Clouds Painting
by Cameron McIntyre
Sickle Bill Curlew Carving
by Mark McNair
Backyard BBQ for 50 People
by Mobile Pig-Nic Catering
Arroy0 Necklace with Aqua Druzy Quartz Pendant
by Moonrise Jewelry
A Loving Pair Swan Carving
by Bob Mooreland
Crab Mosaic with Brass Table
by New Ravenna
Posh Picnic for 6 (excluding alcohol)
by Louise Oliver
Seaside Bird Watching Boat Tour - Wachapreague (6 people)
by Meriwether Payne
Coach Purse and $25 Gift Certificate
by Periwinkles consignment store
Time and Tide Painting
by Carole Bggemann Peirson
Drake and Hen Bufflehead Carvings (pair)
by Pete Peterson
Basket of Peaches
by Picketts Harbor Farms
Taste Unlimited Gift Basket
by Peter Pruden
Red Drum Floorcloth
by Miriam Riggs
Red-Winged Blackbird
by P.G. Ross

Continued...

Auction Items
Limited-Edition Sculptures
Bronze Maple Leaf Bowl
Bronze Pearl on the Half Shell
by Guy Shover
Kayak and Winery Tour for 2 People
by Southeast Expeditions
Oyster-Themed Tableware
by Table 7 Antiques
Hydrangea Limelight (8) 7 gallon
Japanese Maple Bloodgood (1) 50 gallon
Fragrant Flowering Tree Snowbell (1) 7 feet
Holly Blue Maid (4)
Flowering and Fragrant Shrub Henrys Garnet (6) 3 gallon
Ornamental Fountain Grass (9) 2 gallon
Yucca Adams Needle (1) 2 gallon
by Tankard Nurseries
Landscape Design/Consultation Lighting Package
Sawtooth Oak - 2 Hydrangea Limelight - Holly Blue Maid
3 Ornamental Fountain Grass - Yucca Adams Needle
Plant Material by Tankard Nurseries
Design/Consult and Lighting Fixture by Eastern Shore Land Management, Inc.
Silk Batik by Mary Edna Fraser
Pulling in the Nets on Cobbs Island a Cameron Waff painting
by Laura Vaughan
Wachapreague Package
Island House Restaurant - $100 Gift Certificate
Island House Marina - One Day Boat Rental (4 passengers)
Wachapreague Inn - One Night Stay
by The Island House Restaurant and Wachapreague Inn
Ewe York City Painting
by Cameron Waff
Banner Elk Vacation Home - Four Night Stay - 3 Bed/3 Bath
by Nan Williams
Three-Legged Black Stool
by Windsor House
Taste of the Shore and Beyond Restaurant Package
Bojangles, Cape Charles Coffee House, El Maguey, Hook U Up,
Kellys, Mallards and The Shanty

Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors

H.M. Terry Co., Inc.

Hall Automotive
J.C. Walker Bros., Inc.
Jones Zittrain Wealth Management
Group of Merrill Lynch
Ocean Cove Seafood
Tankard Nurseries

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Bay Creek Resort & Club

ESLAND
Michael L. Sterling - Vandeventer Black, LLP
Rayfields Pharmacy
Shore Bank
Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset
Management
Wolcott Rivers Gates

Atlantic Animal Hospital

Back Bay Brewing Co.
Chatham Vineyards
Davis Disposal

Drs. Savage, Sabol & Visser - Orthodontics

Eastern Shore Animal Hospital
Eastern Shore Events and Rentals
H.W. Drummond, Inc.
The Insurance Market, Inc.

Leatherbury-Broache & Co., PC

Mattawoman Creek Farms
Mobile Pig-Nic Catering
Moores Portable Solutions
PNC Bank
Ralph W. Dodd & Associates
Sharp Energy
Shooting Point Oyster Company, LLC
SunTrust Investments
Tidewater Insulators
Tommy Arnold, Inc.
WHRO
Willie C. Randall of Edward Jones

Its a Rural Renaissance at the Barrier Islands

Center on Virginias Eastern Shore!
Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy the pick of the crop in mid-Atlantic art
along with live music all day representing
different styles from around Virginia - plus food,
wine and goodies for your garden.
Adults $5 - Children FREE!

So Much Fun at the BIC!

A Childhood Favorite...
Saturday, March 28th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Easter Eggs-travaganza Join the BIC staff and Abrakadoodle to
roll in Easter with these "egg-citing" activities. Children (ages 4-10)
will make silk Easter eggs, decorate hats and Easter baskets, as well
as have a parade and an egg hunt. Class size is limited to 20
participants. Cost: $20

Continued...

Whats Ahead at the BIC...

Friday, March 13th at 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour Lecture Series: Ron West Gone But Not

Forgotten- The History of the Ferry Service on the
Eastern Shore Ron Wests talk and slide show will cover the era of
the Cape Charles and Kiptopeke ferry service, which is all but lost on
most of the individuals who currently live on the Eastern Shore.
Cost: FREE
Friday, March 20th at 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour Lecture Series: Ireland in Song and Story

Celebrate Irelands musical heritage with Gregg Kimball and Mary Smith
as they perform traditional Irish songs and discuss the historical and
cultural factors that helped to shape the music of the Emerald Isle. This
is a popular event. Please be sure to reserve your spot! Cost: FREE

Birding with the Barrier Islands Center: Living on the

Eastern Shore of Virginia is a privilege for so many reasons, not the least
of which is our location on the coastal flyway for migrating birds. If you
are looking for a new hobby around birds and bird-watching or are an
experienced birder, this class is for you! Roberta Kellam will guide you
through the basics of field gear (such as binoculars and field guides),
how to recognize birds by groups and how to identify species by their
field marks, behavior and sound. You will learn about the best places
and times to see birds, and how to make your own back yard into an
enticing habitat for birds. The class will meet a few times at the Barrier
Islands Center and other sessions will be birding field trips around the
Eastern Shore. Bring binoculars if you have them; some will be available
for loan. Cost: $50
Classroom study at the Barrier Islands Center:
April 10 (Friday) and May 22 (Friday) 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Field Trips:
April 18 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.-Noon - Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge
May 9 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.-Noon - Location TBD
May 22 (Friday) 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Evening Whimbrel Watching
June 6 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.ES of Virginia Wildlife Refuge

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Sundays, April 12th May 10th at 11:30 a.m. (5-wk session)

Basic Dog Obedience with Instructor Beth Ann

Sabo Learn to communicate with your dog more effectively, resulting
in a stronger bond and more fun. You will help your dog learn the
foundations of basic obedience: focus and attention, mouth manners,
control (sit, down), introduce safety behaviors (come, wait, stay) and
manners (polite leash walking, greetings). This is where your dogs
education starts. No pre-requisitesAny dog, any age! To register,
please email bethann@easternshoredog.com. Cost: $125
Saturday, April 18th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Creative Container Gardening Workshop Come learn

some creative ways to combine a variety of plants for more creative
container gardens this spring! Lecture with hands-on practice on how to
plant an amazing container. All materials included. Show up and enjoy!
Cost: $36
Friday, April 17th at 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour Lecture Series: Dr. Bryan Watts

Tracking Whimbrel and Connecting Cultures
Throughout the Western Hemisphere Bryan Watts is
the Mitchell A. Byrd Professor of Conservation Biology and Director of
the Center for Conservation Biology, a research unit shared by the
College of William and Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Cost: FREE

Please call 757.678.5550 to reserve your spot!

H.M. Terry came to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in

the late 1800s to grow ocean salt oysters for Blue Point
Oyster Company on Long Island, New York. In 1903,
the elder Henry Terry established his own oyster
operation, and the Sewansecott brand was born
Four generations later, the Terry family is still
producing the quality ocean salt clams and oysters
that made the original Sewansecott brand so
popular...Great salty taste, Quality & Freshness
Guaranteed!
H.M. Terry Co.
Willis Wharf, VA
757.442.7777
www.hmterry.com

12459 Ballard Drive, Willis Wharf, VA 23386

seasideclams@gmail.com
757.442.6000

Barrier Islands Center Documentary Films

The Barrier Islands Center is proud to have produced

three incredible documentary films in partnership with
Academy Award-nominated Filmmaker James Spione.
Each of the films profiles extraordinary individuals and
presents a beautifully textured documentary that gives
voice to the people, lifestyles and traditions that make up
the unique fabric of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Our Island Home
The first of the films, Our Island Home was released in
2010. In this poignant documentary, three former
inhabitants of the long-lost settlement of Broadwater
recall their unique way of life on Hog Island, a remote
barrier island off Virginias Eastern Shore.
Spirit of the Bird
The second documentary film, Spirit of the Bird, features
a remarkably thoughtful cast of rough-hewn coastal
characters who offer a poignant meditation on the myriad
ways hunting, art and memory intersect in the lives of
those keeping the tradition alive.

Watermen
This third chapter of the Eastern Shore trilogy explores
the lives of the last independent fishermen to work the
waters of the Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay. Despite
hardships and an uncertain future, the film richly
captures the fierce pride and enduring optimism of the
Eastern Shores watermen.