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Historic Occoquan Community Events
in January 2012 & Beyond

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

Historic Occoquan.com can now be viewed on your phone
 by going to Historicoccoquan.mobi

If you couldn't make it, see what you missed - pictures are available of previous Occoquan events at the links below:

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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.

• 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!

January 3 (Tuesday) - February 6 (Monday)

• The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan presents:

  "Diana Through Colored Glass"

   
  • Featuring fused glass sculptures and jewelry by David & Dale Barnes of Sterling, VA. and acrylic paintings by Roger Frey of Woodbridge, 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

January 21 (Saturday)

• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having it's third Open Mike for this month starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM).  The event is  free.  The entertainment by a variety of local musicians is entertaining, and the Hot Chocolate that is served is the best in Town. 

January 21 (Saturday) - March 4 (Sunday)

• The Loft Gallery is hosting their not to be missed Biggest Sale of 2012!
  • Savings of up to 70% on original art by 21 Local Artists
  • The Loft Gallery is located at 313 Mill Street, upstairs, in Historic Occoquan.
    • The Gallery is open:
      •  Tuesday - Friday from 1100 - 1600 Hours (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
      • Saturday from 1100 - 1700 Hours (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
      • Sunday from 1200 - 1700 Hours (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

January 22 (Sunday)

• The Cock and Bowl is tentatively planning a Winter Beer Dinner.
  •  Current plans call for the event to go from 1830 Hours (6:30 PM) to 21:00 Hours (9:00 PM)
  • See their site to book your seat as plans develop.

January 25 (Wednesday)

• The very last day this month that the Cock and Bowl is offering their very sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew

January 27 (Friday) – January 29 (Sunday)

•  Leo Smith, Occoquan’s Boating Expert Extraordinaire who is constantly showing us how to enjoy the relaxing boating lifestyle, will be at the Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center.
  • Leo has a limited number of free and discount tickets to the show. Call to get yours.
  • Leo is offering an instant rebate of up to $2000.00 to the first 5 new members who join the Carefree Boat Club during this one in a lifetime event.
  •  At the show, dealers and exhibitors have additional promotions and deals to offer you from the Manufacturers and owners. They cannot offer some of these deals at their own showroom.
  • Leo knows them all and can direct you to the your dream boating experience
  • See Leo on
    • Friday from 1300 hours to 2000 hours ( 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM), or
    • Saturday from 1000 hours – 1900 hours (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM), or
    • Sunday from 1100 hours t0 1600 hours (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
  •  You can also reach Leo at 703-217-6699 (c) 540-623-0494 (o).
  •  If you're not there, you're missin' the boat!

January 28 (Saturday)

• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having it's last Open Mike for this month starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM).  Show your support by attending this free event and be entertained at the same time.  Coffee is available and the Hot Chocolate is the best in Town. 

February 1 (Wednesday)

• The first day of the month and the Cock and Bowl is again offering their very sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew

February 4 (Saturday)

• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having it's first Open Mike in February starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM).  Show your support by attending this free event and if you have a hankering, bring your guitar and join in!  Coffee is available and the Hot Chocolate is the best in Town. 

February 7 (Tuesday) - March 5 (Monday)

• The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Historic Occoquan presents an exhibit featuring:

  

   
  • Oil Paintings by Steve Myles of Oakton, VA, and
  • Pottery by Marianne Cordyack of Reston, 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

February 7 (Tuesday)

• Another action packed Town Hall meeting.

February 8 (Wednesday)

• The Cock and Bowl is offering a cooking class with Chef Dan from 1900 Hours - 2030 hours (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
  • Chef Daniel is hosting this MEN ONLY class and walks you through a romantic menu that is simple, but impressive.
  • The cost of $35, includes wine, meal, instruction, and take home materials.
  • Classes are small, and last approximately 90 minutes
• The Cock and Bowl is again offering their very sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew

February 11 (Saturday)

• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having Open Mike starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM) till whenever.  The event is free, the coffee is hot and the entertainment is pretty spontaneous.  Come to the place with the best Hot Chocolate in all of Historic Occoquan.

February 14 (Tuesday)

• The Cock and Bowl is offering a cozy, casual, and romantic dinner with your special someone from 1600 Hours to 2200 Hours (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
• Cost is $80 per couple and the Cock and Bowl are currently taking reservations for this special night, so give them a call at 703-494-1180 to reserve your table today while tables are still available.

February 15 (Wednesday)

• It's Wednesday and the Cock and Bowl is having their sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew.  They do have more if necessary, but that's extra.

February 18 (Saturday)

• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having Open Mike starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM).  See what everyone is talking about and if you have a hankering, join in, a guitar might just be optional. 

February 22 (Wednesday)

• If it's Wednesday then the Cock and Bowl is having their sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew.  They do have quite a selection of Belgian brews too.

February 25 (Saturday)

• Free Wine Tasting at the Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe
• The Coffee House of Occoquan is having it's last Open Mike in February starting at 1900 Hours (7:00 PM).  Show your support by attending this free event and if you have a hankering, bring your guitar and join in!  Coffee is available and the Hot Chocolate is the best in Town. 

February 29 (Wednesday)

• The final Wednesday of the month, and the last day of the month is definitely the time to stop by the Cock and Bowl for their very sweet all day deal of $18 for Mussels, frites & a Belgian brew. 

March 6 (Tuesday) - April 1 (Sunday)

The Loft Gallery is hosting "From Oquossoc to Occoquan: an Artist’s Journey"

• Featuring original paintings and drawings by award-winning artist Kathleen Best Gillmann
• The exhibit includes landscapes and waterscapes extending from Oquossoc, Maine, to Occoquan, Virginia, with a detour to Minnesota's Lake Superior.
  • As an outdoor enthusiast and Maine native, Ms. Gillman interprets nature in its many moods, the mercurial qualities of water, the subtle and vibrant textures of foliage, and the effects of atmosphere, sunlight and weather.
  • For three consecutive years, her dramatic landscapes have juried into the Art League’s annual International Scapes Show, winning an honorable mention for her most recent submission, "Beach Houses at Lord’s Point."
  • Her work is also online at her blog, "Very Best Fine Art," at www.artbykbgillmann.blogspot.com.

Major Events in the Upcoming Months

• Farmer's Market - April through October
• 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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