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Historic Occoquan Community Events
for this month & Beyond

The latest Town of Occoquan Newsletter is available on the left.

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The Town of Occoquan has been blogged.
  See the first and original Blog Site at the
Occoquan Blog Postings.

Pictures of some of the Historic Occoquan Town Markers are now online.  Read about some of the town history as more markers are added to the site.

If you would like to look more quickly for specific items, participating Occoquan Merchants and items that they provide can be found using the Google custom search feature below:

The "Just say 'Hi' Campaign"

• Show your support for the "HistoricOccoquan.Com" website and  help maintain the friendly Occoquan lifestyle.  When next in town, don't forget to smile and say 'Hi".  Having a sparkle in your eye is optional.

During the Month:

• Serendipity is offering: 10% discount coupons on their site, for entire purchase
• The Pink Bicycle Tea Room specials include:
  • Bring in your church bulletin on Sundays and receive 10% off your meal
  • Buy four ounces of tea and get the fifth ounce free
• Off the Beading Path monthly special includes:
  • Strands that are 20% off, see their site for details
  • Receive 50% off one item in the store (excluding any other promotions, some products excluded) on your birthday.
    • Well, not exactly limited to just the one day.  Offer is available within one week of your birthday.
• Spinaweb is featuring fabric woven in their shop that they make into fashionable clothing and boutique items.  See their site for details.
• Dansk Day Spa is
  • Open late on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having a sale this month - Up to 25% off on selected items!

New Shop Alerts:

• Earlier this year, the shop Dermabelle Salon & Spa opened at 201 Union Street
  • They offer hair service, skin care ( facial), massage, wax, permanent makeup.  Call  (703-730-5677)and ask for Yanick or Laure

• Grand Opening of Union Street Guitar Works at 205-C Union Street
  •  Jason is offering all kinds of guitar cleaning, parts, repairs, and accessories.  See his site or call (703) 731-9785 for details
• Center Stage has opened at 125 Mill Street, Suite #15.  This fabulous shop provides:
  • Dance and Theatrical supplies
  • Custom Costumes: Rentals and Sales
  • Custom Embroidery to enhance yoru personal or business image

April 3 (Tuesday) - April 29 (Sunday)

• The Loft Gallery is hosting "Luminosity: A Study in Textures and Patterns"
  • Colored Pencil drawings by Sherry Smith 
  • Sherry describes her most recent works as not being about the subject matter as much as they are about her emotional response to color and pattern and light and dark. “Bright colors and shapes lift my spirits and bring me a sense of joy!" she explains. "I haunt flea markets and thrift stores to collect reflective objects to highlight the yards and yards of brightly patterned fabrics that are the inspiration for my still life works.” 
    • Sherry shows her work at:
      •  The Loft Gallery and
      • The Workhouse Arts Center and
      • Her personal website SherrySmithArt.com. 
      • Her work is also online at her blog, "Very Best Fine Art," at www.artbykbgillmann.blogspot.com

April 3 (Tuesday) - May 7 (Monday)

• The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan presents:

  

  An exhibit featuring: 
  • Precious Metal Clay jewelry by Sherry Chaples of Springfield, VA,
  • Carved eggshells by Tina Kannapel of Fairfax, VA and
  • Mixed media collage by Frances Metcalf of Springfield, VA
  • The gallery is open 1100 Hours - 1700 Hours (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM) daily and is located at 309 Mill Street in Historic Occoquan, VA.  
    • For more information contact the gallery at 703-494-0584

April 3 (Tuesday)

• Another action packed Town Hall meeting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM)

April 4 (Wednesday)

•  Stop by the Cock and Bowl for their very sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew. While supplies last!

April 7 (Saturday)

• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan between 1200 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Departures are on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters
• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe, featuring wines from Rappahannock Cellars
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having their first Open Mike of the month starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM). 

April 8 (Sunday)

• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan between 1200 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Departures are on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters

April 10 (Tuesday)

• The Architectural Review Board Meeting at 1930 Hours (7:30 PM) at Town Hall
• The Cock and Bowl is featuring Live Music with The Amphibious Apes on the patio from (1630 hours - 2100 Hours)
  • If you'd like to hear their music beforehand to hear what they are like, click their link above

April 11 (Wednesday)

•  The Cock and Bowl is again having their very sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew. While they have seats available!

April 12 (Thursday)

• The Cock and Bowl is hosting LIVE MUSIC with Jimmy Boss!
  • This is the first time that Jimmy Boss has played at the Cock and Bowl and on the patio, so please come and help make him feel welcome

April 14 (Saturday)

• Occoquan River Clean Up Day hosted by the Friends of the Occoquan (FOTO)
  • Help preserve the Occoquan River, one of our region’s most important natural resources!
  • Your assistance is needed from 0900 hours to 1200 hours (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Refreshments will be provided
    • 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125
• For more information call 703-791-6158
• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan between 1200 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Departures are on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters
• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe, featuring wines from Fox Meadow Vineyards
• The Loft Gallery is hosting their "Meet The Artist Reception"
  • Reception is from 1300 Hours - 1600 Hours (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
  • The Loft Gallery is at 313 Mill Street Occoquan VA 22125
  • 703 490-1117
• The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery is hosting their Artist Reception
  • Come and meet Sherry, Tina, and Frances during the reception
  • Reception is from 1400 Hours - 1800 Hours (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having their first Open Mike of the month starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM). 

April 15 (Sunday)

• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan from 1200 Hrs till dark (12:00 PM - Dark)
  • Departures occur on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters

April 21 (Saturday)

• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan between 1200 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Departures are on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters
• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having free Open Mike starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM). 

April 22 (Sunday)

• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan between 1200 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Departures are on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters

April 28 (Saturday)

• The "Official" first day for the Occoquan Farmer's Market
  • Market is open from 0800 hours - 1200 hours (08:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan between 1200 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Departures are on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters
• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having free Open Mike starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM). 

April 29 (Sunday)

• River Shore Charters is offering tours of the Occoquan between 1200 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Departures are on each hour from Occoquan Regional Park and the Wharf at the Town of Occoquan.
  • Tickets are just $10 for each adult, $5 for kids and PETS ride for FREE!
  • Tickets are available for purchase online at River Shore Charters

May 1 (Tuesday)

• Occoquan 2012 Town Hall Elections
  • Voting is at Town Hall from 0600 Hours to 1900 Hours (6:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • You must be registered to vote (if not already registered you have till April 9th to do so)
    • Check your registration
    • Additional election information
  • You also must be a Town of Occoquan resident to vote in this election

May 8 (Tuesday)  - June 3 (Sunday)

• The Loft Gallery is hosting "CONNtexture: Works in Watercolor and Collage by Deborah Conn"
  • Deborah Conn adds texture and depth to her figurative paintings using hand colored and marbled papers. The use of collage represents a departure from her more traditional watercolor portraits and figures. "Collage has freed me somewhat from my source material," she says, "allowing me to introduce less-literal and more dramatic elements into my work."  
    • Deborah shows her work at:
      •  The Loft Gallery and
      • Her Website www.deborahconn.com 

May 12 (Saturday)

• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• Art on the Block from 1400 Hours to 1800 Hours (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
  • Over 55 local artists will be participating in “Art on the Block” in Historic Occoquan, VA, at the following galleries:
    • Art A La Carte – 310 Mill Street
      • The gallery exhibits artwork by 20 artists, Anne Alden, Rosie Blok, Linda Condray, Dan Davenport, Karen Hill, Sara Howell, Lorie Kagle, Jackie Liedl, Marie Marakowits, Andrew Morgan, Jack Nevitt, John Noffsinger, Sonia O’Donnell, Jim Roberts, Penny Sanford, Michele M. Soderman, Donna Turgeon, Alice Webb, Donna Wilson, Paula Wulff and Sunisa Yorgason.
    • Artists’ Undertaking Gallery – 309 Mill Street
      • The gallery exhibits the works of 16 local artists, David & Dale Barnes, Sherry Chaples, Marianne Cordyack, Gail Darnell, Jack Dyer, David & Jane Ernst, Roger Frey, Gerry Gantt, Bob Horowitz, Sherri Johnson, Anne Jordan, Tina Kannapel, Frances Metcalf and Steve Myles.
    • Kelly’s Artbox – 304 Mill Street
      • Kelly’s Artbox features the artwork of gallery owner, Kelly Campbell. Kelly specializes in portraits, murals and custom model horses. In addition to her artwork, she conducts art classes in her gallery. Kelly is doing a series of acrylic paintings based on skies and landscapes. The proceeds will go to StandUp2 Cancer in memory of her father.
    • The Loft Gallery – 313 Mill Street
      • The gallery exhibits artwork by 21 local artists, Jewell Pratt Burns, Bonnie Ferguson Butler, Karen Kozojet Ching, Deborah Conn, Franchesca DiLorenzio, Kathleen Gillmann, Deborah Herndon, Lydia Jechorek, Suzanne Jepson, Graciella Keane, Linda Rose Larochelle, Gwen Harrison Lockhart, Elizabeth Loftis, Jan Moffatt, Susan Norman, Jackie Perry, Denise Phalan, Karin Sebolka, Natalie Shudt, Sherry Smith and Marcia Weidler.
    • There will be a reception at each of these galleries promoting the works of many local artists. Come in, meet the artists, and sign up for special drawings
• The Loft Gallery is hosting their "Meet The Artist Reception"
  • Reception is from 1300 Hours - 1600 Hours (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
  • The Loft Gallery is at 313 Mill Street Occoquan VA 22125
  • 703 490-1117
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having free Open Mike starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM). 

Major Events in the Upcoming Months

• Ghost Tours - April through November
• Occoquan Spring Arts and Crafts Show - June
• Occoquan Fall Arts and Crafts Show - September
• Harvest Parade - November
• Town Tree Lighting - November
• Business Guild of Occoquan Holiday Open House - November
• OMA Shopping Spree - November through December

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