PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Sit & Stitch on Wednesday, July 24 due to Pony Penning.
Need a small event space downtown?
Need a small event space or meeting space that's centrally located downtown on Chincoteague Island? A quiet conference room for your club? A spot for a meal for up to 50 people that has a commercial kitchen? We can help!
Our Location Downtown
The non-profit Island Community House is located downtown, directly behind the Island Theatre Annex at 6246 Mumford Street. The first floor has an industrial kitchen, large open space, bathroom and meeting room. The second floor has two bedrooms.
What We Offer
* Off-street parking for 6
* Includes 1 handicapped spot
* Handicap accessible and ADA compliant
* Large open space on first floor
* Health Department-approved commercial kitchen
* 2 Ovens/stovetops
* Exhaust hood
* Dishwasher
* 5 Sinks
* Slop sink
* Refrigerator/freezer with ice maker
* Meals can be served in main room
* Two bedrooms on second floor
Our Mission Statement
To provide accessible space, using a conveniently located house, where residents of all ages can congregate to fulfill social, physical, emotional and intellectual needs and drive encouragement for socialization.
Weekly Country Line Dancing at the Island Community House
Country Line Dancing Lessons with Jerry Fitchett - Monday nights from 7:00-9:00pm at the Island Community House! Come and get your groove on and learn new steps to show off... it's a really fun way to stay fit, too! Call the ICH to sign up, cost is $7.00 per class. 757-336-1993.
YMCA's Older Adults Programming at the Island Community House
Several of the Y's Older Adults Programming are held held here at the Island Community House...
Check the Y's calendar here each month for events and programs!
The Y has you covered on Older Adults Programming! Several programs, such as the popular "Sit & Stitch" on Wednesdays, take place at the Island Community House and are free and open to the public!
For classes and events that require registration, stop in at the Chincoteague Island YMCA (6395 Maddox Blvd.) or give them a call at (757) 336-6266. Also, call if you would like to attend an event, but don't have transportation to get to the Island Community House. They will come to you, pick you up and deliver you back home!
"The Y is more than a fitness center. More than a meeting space. We are a supportive community inspiring people of all ages, abilities and incomes to live healthier in mind, body and spirit. At the Y, we don't just provide programs and services, we transform lives."
Watercolor Classes with Artist/Author Daniel Turner Thomas of the Tryfan Gallery on Chincoteague Island
We're proud to announce that Dan will be offering watercolor painting classes at the Island Community House in July and August of 2019...
Dan is a purist and works in watercolor and pastel, to paint landscapes, the coast and birds. He also accepts commissions to paint a range of subjects and teaches classes on painting. He's also a the published author of "The Come'ere, from Wales to Chincoteague Island". (If you would like an art print or copy of his book, please contact him by sending an email.) enquiries@danielpturnerthomas.com
Find out more about Dan at his website: http://www.danielpturnerthomas.com
$35 per class, all classes held at the Island Community House
Sunday, July 21st 1-4pm Sunset for beginners in pastel
Tuesday, July 23 3-6pm Watercolor sunset
Sunday, Aug 4th 1-4pm Seashells still life drawing and watercolor
Kind words from our local community...
"Had an opportunity to stop by the Island Community House on Mumford Street. It is a really great space available for the community to use. I'm looking forward to scheduling volunteer meetings there - Stay tuned for upcoming dates! Thanks Jenny Hanyo and David Landsberger for the tour!" - Julie Brommer from the CI Community Cats group
Fun and informative events...
"We had a great time today with our Shell Art class held at the Island Community House!" - from the Chincoteague Island Family YMCA Facebook page
"I really enjoy the fellowship and conversation at the events I attend here." - Facebook page review
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