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| 1. 8/30/2010 - 2:34:25 PM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for September 2010 is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 2. 7/30/2010 - 8:45:25 AM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for August 2010 is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 3. 7/2/2010 - 3:52:25 PM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for July 2010 is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 4. 6/8/2010 - 2:31:17 PM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for June 2010 is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 5. 5/5/2010 - 8:24:46 AM | | Community_Connection:
GLOUCESTER POINT LIBRARY CLOSED DUE TO WATER LINE REPAIR
Due to the work on the water lines at the Gloucester Point area, the Point Branch Library will be closed today, Wednesday May 5 and is expected re-open during regular hours on Thursday.
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| | | 6. 4/30/2010 - 11:35:33 AM | | Community_Connection:
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| | | 7. 3/30/2010 - 12:20:08 PM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for April 2010 is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 8. 3/19/2010 - 11:17:58 AM | | Community_Connection:
GOT BROADBAND?
The County is part of a group of localities on the Middle Peninsula who are applying for Google funding of a Broadband project to provide high speed internet to our area. Please visit http://www.vamidpengoogle.com/ and take the time to read about our project and make a comment in favor of us as recipients of their project. PLEASE forward this to anyone you know who would be willing to “sign our petition” on-line and leave comments. The more support we get, the better, including folks from the other localities in the Middle Peninsula. The deadline to comment is Friday, March 26. For more information, please contact Clara R. Cieri Meier at (804)758-2311 or e-mail mailto:ccieri@mppdc.com.
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| | | 9. 3/4/2010 - 3:14:36 PM | | Community_Connection:
A Special Called meeting of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors by Supervisors Woodard and Ressler, has been scheduled for Friday, March 5, 2010 at 3:30 pm in the Gloucester County Colonial Courthouse for the stated purpose to reconsider the authorization to the County Administrator to advertise the real estate and personal property tax rates with the express purpose of potentially advertising a higher real estate tax rate of up to $.73 to $.74.
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| | | 10. 3/1/2010 - 1:41:15 PM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for March 2010 is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 11. 2/12/2010 - 1:31:53 PM | | Community_Connection:
CORRECTION TO TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Middle Peninsula Fine Arts Association program on “Why is this Art?” will be on Thursday, February 18th at 8 p.m. at Ware Episcopal Church parish house. For more info call 693-9426 or visit http://www.middlepeninsulafinearts.org.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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| | | 12. 2/10/2010 - 2:24:04 PM | | Community_Connection:
GLOUCESTER LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY TODAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
Both branches of the Gloucester Library will be closing at 4:30 p.m. today due to inclement weather and forecast for freezing conditions.
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| | | 13. 2/10/2010 - 1:05:08 PM | | Community_Connection:
IMPORTANT INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS:
Gloucester County Public Schools: Closing early today, February 10th. GHS will begin dismissing at Noon , middle schools at 12:30 and elementary schools at 1:30.
Gloucester Wetlands Board and Chesapeake Bay Preservation and Erosion Commission meeting scheduled tonight, February 10th is cancelled.
Community use activities at Walker Elementary School are cancelled this evening.
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| | | 14. 2/9/2010 - 3:47:59 PM | | Community_Connection:
CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENT:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM: Due to inclement weather, The Middle Peninsula League of Voters Black History Month Program, "The T.C. Walker House: Legacy and Vision for the Future" with Dr. Wesley Wilson, scheduled for February 10th, has been rescheduled for 2pm on February 27th at the Colonial Courthouse (6504 Main Street--inside Historic Court Circle).
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| | | 15. 12/28/2009 - 10:20:53 AM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for January 2010 is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 16. 12/18/2009 - 1:39:04 PM | | Community_Connection:
PARK PARTNERS DISCOUNT CARDS MAKE GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS
The $5 Park Partners discount cards offer really good discounts, and the cards pay for themselves in no time
DISCOUNTS CAN BE USED OVER AND OVER THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012!!
Purchase from Gail Holloman in Central Purchasing (her 6-year-old daughter Brooke is selling PPI cards for her basketball team) or come to Parks, Recreation & Tourism during normal business hours. Funds from the sale of PPI cards is used to help maintain and improve Gloucester County parks.
Businesses participating:
GBS Sport Shop
Olivia’s
Smith’s Florist & Gift Shop
Pizza Hut
Wendy’s
Burger King
Mobjack Bay Seafood
Village Engraving
Village Lanes Bowling
Hillside Cinema
Meineke
York River Crossing Cinema
Piankatank Golf Course
Mike’s Tire
Call 693-2355 if you need more information!
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| | | 17. 12/1/2009 - 9:03:16 AM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for December is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 18. 11/2/2009 - 9:13:11 AM | | Community_Connection:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for November is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 19. 10/9/2009 - 1:03:43 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
IMPORTANT CORRECTION TO TOWN CRIER SENT EARLIER:
The Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters Candidate Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Page Middle School.
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| | | 20. 10/9/2009 - 1:01:55 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
IMPORTANT CORRECTION TO TOWN CRIER SENT EARLIER:
The Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters Candidate Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Page Middle School.
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| | | 21. 10/9/2009 - 11:15:15 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COLUMBUS DAY – COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED: All county offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2009 for the Columbus Day holiday.
VDH TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT - The VA Department of Health, Three Rivers Health District, is seeking persons to assist in the delivery of H1N1 flu vaccine to school children and adults within the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
If you are interested, please contact:AROUND THE CLOCK (ATC) Healthcare
Ph: 888-877-8709 or 804-353-0170 or mailto:Ldaly@ATCHealthcare.com
OLD TUCKER STORE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED: October is Archaeology Month in Virginia and the Gloucester Museum will feature a display on artifacts from the site of Tucker’s Store previously located on Main Street. The museum is located in the Botetourt Building on Main Street and is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. There is no admission fee. Visit the website for more info: http://www.gloucesterva.info/museum/historyhome.htm.
ALTEMUS TOWN MEETING ON REASSESSMENT: Scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th beginning at 7 p.m. at Achilles Elementary School. For more info please call Community Education at 693-5730 or email mailto:clewis@gloucesterva.info.
GLOUCESTER SCHOOL BOARD MONTHLY MEETING: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse.
MIDDLE PENINSULA LEAGUE OF VOTERS: Gloucester Board of Supervisors Candidates Forum planned for Thursday, October 15th from 7-9 p.m. in the Page Middle School auditorium. All voters and interested citizens welcome! Contact: Katie Thompson at 694-3966.
NEW EMERGENCY E-ALERT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE: A new e-mail alert system has been initiated in Gloucester County to provide residents with e-mail notifications of important information on natural disasters or other locally-declared emergencies in the county. The Emergency E-Alert subscriber option is part of the county’s e-news subscriber services. Citizens may select from a variety of topic-oriented news groups to receive updates and current information. The Emergency E-Alert news group will help enhance direct communications between the local government and residents during a major disaster, such as a hurricane or flood, and other locally-declared emergencies. Preparedness bulletins, shelter or evacuation notices and after-event postings will be sent through the e-mail news service. To subscribe to Gloucester Emergency E-Alert or to other county e-news subscription services, visit http://www.gloucesterva.info and click on “Gloucester Connection E-Mail News Service” or call 693-1390 or 693-5730 for assistance.
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| | | 22. 10/2/2009 - 3:09:32 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for October is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 23. 9/28/2009 - 12:45:53 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GLOUCESTER COMMUNITY GANG AWARENESS FORUM AIRS ON DUKE TV THIS WEEK: The Gloucester Task Force on Community Concerns, which is a joint venture of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors and the Gloucester County School Board, hosted a forum on community gang awareness on Thursday, September 17 at Gloucester High School. The speakers included: Steve Gentry, Sheriff of Gloucester County; Dennis Ivey, Gang Specialist with the York County Sheriff’s Department; Special Agent Smith, Virginia State Police; and Kimberly Taylor, Deputy and Gang Intervention Specialist with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department. This program was recorded, edited and produced by the students of Gloucester High School’s TV Production III (Co-Op) Class. Tune to Cox Cable TV Channel 47 ... the home of DUKE TV! For more information, please contaxt Craig Smith with GCPS at cwsmith@gc.k12.va.us or 693-7927.
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| | | 24. 9/28/2009 - 12:44:44 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GLOUCESTER COMMUNITY GANG AWARENESS FORUM AIRS ON DUKE TV THIS WEEK: The Gloucester Task Force on Community Concerns, which is a joint venture of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors and the Gloucester County School Board, hosted a forum on community gang awareness on Thursday, September 17 at Gloucester High School. The speakers included: Steve Gentry, Sheriff of Gloucester County; Dennis Ivey, Gang Specialist with the York County Sheriff’s Department; Special Agent Smith, Virginia State Police; and Kimberly Taylor, Deputy and Gang Intervention Specialist with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department. This program was recorded, edited and produced by the students of Gloucester High School’s TV Production III (Co-Op) Class. Tune to Cox Cable TV Channel 47 ... the home of DUKE TV! For more information, please contaxt Craig Smith with GCPS at cwsmith@gc.k12.va.us or 693-7927.
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| | | 25. 9/25/2009 - 11:05:01 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
DELEGATE MORGAN TO ATTEND CLEAN COMMUNITY MEETING: The Clean Community Committee will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 28th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Page Middle School. Delegate Morgan will discuss litter law in Virginia and ideas to strengthen the laws to help prevent littering. The public is invited to attend. Contact 693-5370 or llindsey@gloucesterva.info.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL: Will meet on Monday, September 28th beginning at 7 p.m. in the Gloucester County Office Building One conference room. Contact 693-2355 or csteele@gloucesterva.info for more info.
JOINT MEETING OF GLOUCESTER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND SCHOOL BOARD: Tuesday, September 29th at 7 p.m. in the Duke Rock Café at Gloucester High School. Discussions on state budget and impact on locality, capital improvement projects, carry-over funds and consolidation. Agenda available at: http://www.gloucesterva.info/board/meetingdocs.htm.
COMMUNITY FORUM ON REDISTRICTING: 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 30th at the Gloucester Main Library, 6920 Main St., Gloucester. This Middle Peninsula League of Voters forum will look at just what redistricting is, why we do it and how it might be done most fairly. Del. Harvey Morgan and Sen. Ralph Northam will present the issues surrounding redistricting, why it has ignited partisan passion almost from its beginning and how new structures might more equitably address the needs of democracy. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Katie Thompson at 694-3966 or e-mail midpenvote@gmail.com.
MIDDLE PENINSULA LEAGUE OF VOTERS: Gloucester School Board Candidate Forum planned for Monday, October 5th from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Gloucester Library Community Room. Invited candidates: Ann Burruss (At-Large), Anita Parker (Petsworth), and Starr Belvin (York) to be present. All voters and interested citizens welcome! Contact: Katie Thompson at 694-3966.
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| | | 26. 9/1/2009 - 1:30:20 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for September is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 27. 9/1/2009 - 1:26:01 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for September is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 28. 8/28/2009 - 11:35:54 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
COLEMAN BRIDGE SUNDAY CLOSING POSTPONED! The closing will be re-scheduled sometime in September. The re-scheduling was done due to possible inclement weather issues related to tropical storm Danny.
CALL CENTER FOR H1N1 VIRUS: The Virginia Department of Health is expanding its call center to handle questions that Virginians may have about the H1N1 virus as public schools begin to open. The H1N1 virus has differed from the seasonal flu by affecting higher numbers of school children and young adults. Parents and faculty should know that anyone with H1N1 symptoms should stay at home until they have been without a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat or fatigue. Families also should have an emergency care plan in case a child is sent home from school due to illness while parents are at work.The toll-free number, 1-877-275-8343, will be answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visitors to www.vdh.virginia.gov will find more information about the H1N1 virus in Virginia and an e-mail option to ask questions.
BENEFIT BREAKFAST for the Multiple Sclerosis Society-Hampton Roads Chapter. 7:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Ginny`s Place Restaurant, 2348 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. All you can eat for $8. For more information, call 642-0059.
ANNUAL MEETING OF GLOUCESTER CHAPTER OF AMERICAN RED CROSS from 10 a.m.- Noon, Saturday at the Parish House of Abingdon Episcopal Church, 4645 George Washington Memorial Highway, White Marsh. The public is invited to attend. A continental breakfast will be served. For more information and to make reservations, call 642-6093.
COURTHOUSE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA PLAY-ALONG: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 29, Mathews High School band room, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. Whether your eight or eighty, you are invited to join the CCO and other musicians for an informal sight-reading session. Bring in your instrument. Hiroko Akaike, music director at Mathews High, will conduct easy- and intermediate-level classical, popular and patriotic numbers. For more information, call 684-5875.
FREE SCREENINGS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (kindergarten through grade 12) who are migrant, homeless, attend private schools, or are home schooled in Gloucester County will be conducted by the Gloucester Public Schools special education department on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at T. C. Walker Elementary School. Appointments are required and can be made by calling Diane Lucas at 693-4882 or the Special Education Department at 693-7880.
YORK DISTRICT TOWN MEETING: Teresa Altemus, Gloucester Board of Supervisor’s York District Representative, will conduct a town meeting on Tuesday, September 8th beginning at 7 p.m. at Achilles Elementary School to provide information on the county’s current reassessment process. Gloucester County is currently completing a general reassessment of all real property in the county to determine assessed value for real estate tax purposes. Brenda Garton, Gloucester County Administrator along with staff working on the reassessment process, will join Ms. Altemus to help answer questions. Interested citizens are invited to attend the town meeting to share their comments, concerns, or questions about the reassessment process and any other issues or concern of importance to them. For general information about the meeting, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730 or e-mail clewis@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 29. 8/28/2009 - 11:34:37 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
COLEMAN BRIDGE SUNDAY CLOSING POSTPONED! The closing will be re-scheduled sometime in September. The re-scheduling was done due to possible inclement weather issues related to tropical storm Danny.
CALL CENTER FOR H1N1 VIRUS: The Virginia Department of Health is expanding its call center to handle questions that Virginians may have about the H1N1 virus as public schools begin to open. The H1N1 virus has differed from the seasonal flu by affecting higher numbers of school children and young adults. Parents and faculty should know that anyone with H1N1 symptoms should stay at home until they have been without a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat or fatigue. Families also should have an emergency care plan in case a child is sent home from school due to illness while parents are at work.The toll-free number, 1-877-275-8343, will be answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visitors to www.vdh.virginia.gov will find more information about the H1N1 virus in Virginia and an e-mail option to ask questions.
BENEFIT BREAKFAST for the Multiple Sclerosis Society-Hampton Roads Chapter. 7:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Ginny`s Place Restaurant, 2348 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. All you can eat for $8. For more information, call 642-0059.
ANNUAL MEETING OF GLOUCESTER CHAPTER OF AMERICAN RED CROSS from 10 a.m.- Noon, Saturday at the Parish House of Abingdon Episcopal Church, 4645 George Washington Memorial Highway, White Marsh. The public is invited to attend. A continental breakfast will be served. For more information and to make reservations, call 642-6093.
COURTHOUSE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA PLAY-ALONG: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 29, Mathews High School band room, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. Whether your eight or eighty, you are invited to join the CCO and other musicians for an informal sight-reading session. Bring in your instrument. Hiroko Akaike, music director at Mathews High, will conduct easy- and intermediate-level classical, popular and patriotic numbers. For more information, call 684-5875.
FREE SCREENINGS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (kindergarten through grade 12) who are migrant, homeless, attend private schools, or are home schooled in Gloucester County will be conducted by the Gloucester Public Schools special education department on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at T. C. Walker Elementary School. Appointments are required and can be made by calling Diane Lucas at 693-4882 or the Special Education Department at 693-7880.
YORK DISTRICT TOWN MEETING: Teresa Altemus, Gloucester Board of Supervisor’s York District Representative, will conduct a town meeting on Tuesday, September 8th beginning at 7 p.m. at Achilles Elementary School to provide information on the county’s current reassessment process. Gloucester County is currently completing a general reassessment of all real property in the county to determine assessed value for real estate tax purposes. Brenda Garton, Gloucester County Administrator along with staff working on the reassessment process, will join Ms. Altemus to help answer questions. Interested citizens are invited to attend the town meeting to share their comments, concerns, or questions about the reassessment process and any other issues or concern of importance to them. For general information about the meeting, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730 or e-mail clewis@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 30. 8/3/2009 - 10:46:16 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for August is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 31. 8/3/2009 - 10:45:01 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for August is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 32. 8/3/2009 - 10:43:34 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for August is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 33. 7/31/2009 - 9:52:49 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
REASSESSMENT UNDERWAY IN GLOUCESTER – INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED: Gloucester County is currently completing a general reassessment of all real property in the county to determine assessed value for real estate tax purposes. By the fall of 2009 all property owners in Gloucester County will receive a Notice of Real Estate Assessment Change, officially declaring the reassessed value of their real estate and property improvements. The notices will provide property owners with updated property assessments that will be used to determine 2010 property taxes. Three informational meetings have been scheduled throughout the county to provide citizens with information on the assessment process and address questions or concerns. In addition, the Gloucester Real Estate Assessment Department’s website at www.gloucesterva.info/assessment/ provides current news, information and online forms throughout the reassessment process. Informational meetings, beginning at 7 p.m. have been planned for Monday, August 3rd in the Colonial Courthouse; Monday, August 24th at Achilles Elementary School; and Thursday, September 10th at Petsworth Elementary School. For more information about the informational meetings, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730.
“A STEP BACK IN TIME CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT & LIVING HISTORY: Saturday, August 1st from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Courthouse Circle, Gloucester. A re-enactor portraying Robert E. Lee will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m. for the memorial service at the monument to honor the fallen soldiers. The event is free. For more information, call Bonnie Daughtry at 693-5741 or visit http://gloucesterva.info/pr/events/1863.htm.
FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION: Deadline is August 1. Remember that you can register on-line! http://gloucesterva.info/pr
VIRGINIA EMPLOYEMENT COMMISSIONS’S VETERANS REPRESENTATIVE is available to meet with Veterans on the third Friday of every month from 9 AM to Noon in the Gloucester County Social Services Office located at 6641 Short Lane (across from Gloucester High School.) The contact person is David Heffron who can be reached at 757-865-5809 to schedule appointments and meet with veterans at any time.
SALES TAX HOLIDY ON SCHOOL ITEMS: From August 7-9, 2009 all school supplies and clothing purchases will be exempt from Virginia sales tax. Each eligible school supply item must be priced at $20 or less, and each eligible article of clothing and footwear must be priced at $100 or less. For details, visit the School Supplies and Clothing Holiday page at http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=SchoolSuppliesAndClothingHoliday.
TAX BREAKS FOR 2009: With 2009 now half over, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people purchasing new cars, those interested in making their homes more energy efficient, and parents and students paying for college. But all of these incentives have expiration dates, so taxpayers should take advantage of them while they can. Visit www.vscpa.com/Financial_Fitness/News/FFNA07200901.aspx for more info.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY FAIR: Aug. 12-16, Ark Park, Gloucester. This year`s fair will feature carnival rides, live entertainment, a petting zoo, children`s activities, the Miss Gloucester County Fair Pageant and much more. For more information, call 693-1261 or visit gloucesterva.info/pr/events/fair.htm. Discount ticket info available!
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| | | 34. 7/23/2009 - 9:57:34 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Kindergarten Registration
Gloucester County Public Schools
Children eligible to attend kindergarten this fall are those who will be five years of age on or before September 30.
Parents are requested to bring the following information, which is required by the State Department of Education, before the child enters school: state-certified birth certificate, child’s physical examination report (within a year of entering school), child’s Social Security number, and child’s immunization records. Proof of residency including lease, rental agreement, or deed and current utility bill verifying residency is also requested at the time of registration.
If this information is NOT available, parents are urged to register their child at this time anyway; however, parents should be in the process of obtaining this information and must have it available before school opens this fall.
For further information, please contact the school your child will attend:
Abingdon Elementary 642-9885
Achilles Elementary 642-9140
Bethel Elementary 693-2360
Botetourt Elementary 693-2151
Petsworth Elementary 693-6161
T.C. Walker Elementary 693-5445
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| | | 35. 7/23/2009 - 9:10:23 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Kindergarten Registration
Gloucester County Public Schools
Children eligible to attend kindergarten this fall are those who will be five years of age on or before September 30.
Parents are requested to bring the following information, which is required by the State Department of Education, before the child enters school: state-certified birth certificate, child’s physical examination report (within a year of entering school), child’s Social Security number, and child’s immunization records. Proof of residency including lease, rental agreement, or deed and current utility bill verifying residency is also requested at the time of registration.
If this information is NOT available, parents are urged to register their child at this time anyway; however, parents should be in the process of obtaining this information and must have it available before school opens this fall.
For further information, please contact the school your child will attend:
Abingdon Elementary 642-9885
Achilles Elementary 642-9140
Bethel Elementary 693-2360
Botetourt Elementary 693-2151
Petsworth Elementary 693-6161
T.C. Walker Elementary 693-5445
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| | | 36. 6/26/2009 - 1:57:58 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for July is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 37. 6/26/2009 - 1:56:47 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for July is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 38. 6/3/2009 - 10:43:43 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for June is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 39. 6/3/2009 - 10:37:41 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED The CommunityConnection for June is now available. Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 40. 5/22/2009 - 10:29:46 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY DAY at the Gloucester Moose Lodge: This Saturday, May 23rd is Community Day at the Gloucester Moose Lodge. This event will be from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and will have many events and activities. The Sheriff’s Department will be providing Child ID kits to parents and legal guardians and there will be many other exhibits for families and children to enjoy. There will be food, raffles, door prizes and much more.
JOB FAIR for the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board to be held on May 27th from 6-9 pm at the Urbanna Office located at 5324 Old Virginia Street (Urbanna Professional Building). Are you interested in working in a creative energetic environment? Are you good with people and easy to talk to? If you have a degree or never got that degree but have years of experience, the CSB might have a position right for you. There are currently a variety of positions available for the right people. Come to the job fair on Wednesday, May 27th in Urbanna. For more information call 758-5314.
LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE on May 29th from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Gloucester Library: Planning directors and Planning Commission chairs from Gloucester and Mathews to speak. Meet & Greet at 11:30 with speakers at Noon to be followed by discussion and dialogue. Public is invited and there is no charge!
SO EASY TO PRESERVE sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. On May 30th from 10 a.m. to Noon come learn the principles of canning, freezing and drying will be covered. Pressure canners will be tested at this time. The session is FREE! Please call 693-2602 to register.
7th VIRGINIA REGIMENT ENCAMPMENT on May 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Colonial Courthouse Circle: Visit with Revolutionary-era soldiers, their families & camp followers as they interpret camp life during the War for Independence. Gather around the soldier`s tents as they explain the history of their unit. Join in the drilling of "volunteers" . Witness black powder firing demonstrations. Meet an 18th century pharmacist. Learn the favorite children`s games of the period. Sponsored by Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism with free admission! Call 693-2355 for more info.
ANNUAL B-QUE FUNDRAISER at Apostles Lutheran Church (located at 7092 Main Street, Gloucester). Join us on Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for lunch or dinner with pulled b-que, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade cookies and a drink all for just $8 per plate. There will be fun and games for the whole family and life music. All proceeds will benefit the Gloucester/Mathews Free Clinic, Bay Aging and American Godparents in Tanzania.
FREE FAMILY CONCERT with the VIRGINIA SYMPHONY on Saturday, May 30th at 7:30 p.m. on the Main Street entrance to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. For info call 695-0700 or visit http://www.gloucester-virginia.org.
SAFE BOATING/JET-SKI CLASS: Conducted by the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 64 at the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station 3 at Hayes to be held on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Cost is $20 and includes textbook. Contact Pat Cooney at 642-9570 or mailto:patcooney@cox.net.
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| | | 41. 5/22/2009 - 9:56:43 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY DAY at the Gloucester Moose Lodge: This Saturday, May 23rd is Community Day at the Gloucester Moose Lodge. This event will be from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and will have many events and activities. The Sheriff’s Department will be providing Child ID kits to parents and legal guardians and there will be many other exhibits for families and children to enjoy. There will be food, raffles, door prizes and much more.
JOB FAIR for the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board to be held on May 27th from 6-9 pm at the Urbanna Office located at 5324 Old Virginia Street (Urbanna Professional Building). Are you interested in working in a creative energetic environment? Are you good with people and easy to talk to? If you have a degree or never got that degree but have years of experience, the CSB might have a position right for you. There are currently a variety of positions available for the right people. Come to the job fair on Wednesday, May 27th in Urbanna. For more information call 758-5314.
LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE on May 29th from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Gloucester Library: Planning directors and Planning Commission chairs from Gloucester and Mathews to speak. Meet & Greet at 11:30 with speakers at Noon to be followed by discussion and dialogue. Public is invited and there is no charge!
SO EASY TO PRESERVE sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. On May 30th from 10 a.m. to Noon come learn the principles of canning, freezing and drying will be covered. Pressure canners will be tested at this time. The session is FREE! Please call 693-2602 to register.
7th VIRGINIA REGIMENT ENCAMPMENT on May 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Colonial Courthouse Circle: Visit with Revolutionary-era soldiers, their families & camp followers as they interpret camp life during the War for Independence. Gather around the soldier`s tents as they explain the history of their unit. Join in the drilling of "volunteers" . Witness black powder firing demonstrations. Meet an 18th century pharmacist. Learn the favorite children`s games of the period. Sponsored by Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism with free admission! Call 693-2355 for more info.
ANNUAL B-QUE FUNDRAISER at Apostles Lutheran Church (located at 7092 Main Street, Gloucester). Join us on Saturday, May 30th, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for lunch or dinner with pulled b-que, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade cookies and a drink all for just $8 per plate. There will be fun and games for the whole family and life music. All proceeds will benefit the Gloucester/Mathews Free Clinic, Bay Aging and American Godparents in Tanzania.
FREE FAMILY CONCERT with the VIRGINIA SYMPHONY on Saturday, May 30th at 7:30 p.m. on the Main Street entrance to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. For info call 695-0700 or visit http://www.gloucester-virginia.org.
SAFE BOATING/JET-SKI CLASS: Conducted by the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 64 at the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station 3 at Hayes to be held on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Cost is $20 and includes textbook. Contact Pat Cooney at 642-9570 or mailto:patcooney@cox.net.
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| | | 42. 5/11/2009 - 4:03:41 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits: GET & STAY CONNECTED Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 43. 5/11/2009 - 4:01:09 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 44. 4/1/2009 - 1:02:51 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 45. 3/23/2009 - 10:29:33 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON COUNTY BUDGET
New Website Provides Info & Comment Form
An important part of Gloucester County’s budget process is hearing from citizens and receiving comments and suggestions about budget priorities and service levels. In an effort to provide Gloucester citizens with an easy and convenient way to share their thoughts and ideas, an online comment form has been designed as part of a new budget information webpage.
In addition to the online citizen comment form, the webpage features the complete FY10 proposed budget, an informative PowerPoint presentation and a schedule of public meetings and work sessions.
The webpage is accessible through the county’s website at http://www.gloucesterva.info by clicking on the first link on the left. Citizens are encouraged to go online, view the information and share their comments.
For more information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730.
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| | | 46. 3/23/2009 - 10:27:57 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON COUNTY BUDGET
New Website Provides Info & Comment Form
An important part of Gloucester County’s budget process is hearing from citizens and receiving comments and suggestions about budget priorities and service levels. In an effort to provide Gloucester citizens with an easy and convenient way to share their thoughts and ideas, an online comment form has been designed as part of a new budget information webpage.
In addition to the online citizen comment form, the webpage features the complete FY10 proposed budget, an informative PowerPoint presentation and a schedule of public meetings and work sessions.
The webpage is accessible through the county’s website at http://www.gloucesterva.info by clicking on the first link on the left. Citizens are encouraged to go online, view the information and share their comments.
For more information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730.
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| | | 47. 2/25/2009 - 11:00:59 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 48. 2/10/2009 - 11:02:23 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
DON`T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES!
There is just one week left to register for the continuing education classes to be held at GHS the week of February 24th. Registration deadline is February 17, 2009 so get your registrations in now! Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/services/adulted.htm for more information.
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| | | 49. 2/10/2009 - 11:01:34 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
DON`T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES!
There is just one week left to register for the continuing education classes to be held at GHS the week of February 24th. Registration deadline is February 17, 2009 so get your registrations in now! Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/services/adulted.htm for more information.
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| | | 50. 2/6/2009 - 3:16:06 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NEW SPRING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES: Check out the website and listing of 20 different learning opportunities being offered at Gloucester High School as joint venture between Gloucester Community Education and Gloucester County Public Schools Career and Technical Education. Classes begin the week of February 23rd and the deadline to register is February 17th. Go to: http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Services/adulted.htm.
QUILT CODE OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD exhibiting during the month of February at the Gloucester Visitor’s Center on the Courthouse Circle: Learn about the secret code...quilts were used to direct people escaping via the underground railroad. Interpretive panels and a quilt will be on display. Free and open to all during regular Visitor Center hours! Visit our website at http://www.glouceterva.info/tourism/urr.htm or contact Jenny Graziano at 693-0014 or mailto:jgrazian@gloucesterva.info.
SAMARITAN GROUP PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT APPLEBEE’S: Tomorrow, Saturday, February 7th. Proceeds benefit emergency needs of Gloucester citizens.
HOUSEWARMING PARTY AT THE PULLER CENTER: With the support of the local community, The Arc`s Lewis B. Puller Center was transformed in 2008 when we moved into a new facility. Please join us for a tour of the revitalized Puller Center to see how our expanded facility has greatly improved services for people with disabilities. You will also hear our exciting plans for the future and how you can help. WHEN:
Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. WHERE: The Arc`s Lewis B. Puller Center located at 6632 Main Street, Gloucester.
CLEAR LIGHT LIVING MEDITATION: Learn how to apply teachings that are the root of all religion to one`s life. Living in this way, an individual learns to eliminate negative states and patterns in their mind. As a result, the problems of life are eliminated and the individual is uplifted. Living Meditation, facilitated by Bobbi Morgan, meets monthly on the third Sunday. Contact Denise Mosca or Bobbi Morgan at mailto:dmosca@cox.net or mailto:bobbimorgan@kinex.net.
FREE Tax Prep Help: Two organizations in Gloucester will be providing free tax preparation assistance in Gloucester. At the Gloucester Library, AARP will offer help primarily to seniors and low-income persons on
Mondays, beginning February 2 to April 13. Appointments are required by calling 693-2998. AARP is offering this same service at Bethany United Methodist Church beginning February 4 to April 15 with no appointment necessary. For evening appointments, please call 642-5269. In addition, for individuals making $41,000 or less, the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency is also offering assistance at the Gloucester Library at various days and times. For information and/or an appointment, please call 757-229-9332.
2010 VIRGINIA CENSUS JOBS are now availalbe with the Department of Commerce. Applications will be accepted February 11, 2009 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Gloucester Library on Main Street. Salary is $13.00 per hour and you will be reimbursed $0.585 per mile. Veterans must present a DD214. All others must bring commonly presented identification such as passport, valid Driver`s License, social security card or state birth certificate. For more information or to download an application, visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov or call 1-866-861-2010.
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| | | 51. 2/4/2009 - 3:33:52 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GET & STAY CONNECTED
Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 52. 2/4/2009 - 3:24:15 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET & STAY CONNECTED
Keep connected to important county and community information through Gloucester’s CommunityConnection. We welcome you and your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm to stay connected.
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| | | 53. 2/3/2009 - 8:57:22 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Traffix/NuRide Comes to Gloucester
Lorna Frazier-Lindsey
804-693-5370
mailto:llindsey@gloucesterva.info
http://www.gloucesterva.info/clean
Representatives from Traffix/NuRide will be at Gloucester Library from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 5th, to inform residents about this innovative ride sharing program. Attendees will learn about the rewards program for participating in NuRide, and can sign up at the event. The NuRide program is a great way to save gas during these tough economic times, not to mention helping the environment by cutting down on the number of cars on the road. Come to the Library this Thursday and get the scoop!
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| | | 54. 2/3/2009 - 8:56:08 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Traffix/NuRide Comes to Gloucester
Lorna Frazier-Lindsey
804-693-5370
llindsey@gloucesterva.info
www.gloucesterva.info/clean
Representatives from Traffix/NuRide will be at Gloucester Library from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 5th, to inform residents about this innovative ride sharing program. Attendees will learn about the rewards program for participating in NuRide, and can sign up at the event. The NuRide program is a great way to save gas during these tough economic times, not to mention helping the environment by cutting down on the number of cars on the road. Come to the Library this Thursday and get the scoop!
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| | | 55. 1/28/2009 - 8:45:02 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
TOWN CRIER UPDATE:
The information sent yesterday concerning the tax assistance from WJCC Community Action Agency was incorrect. Here is the correct information.
For individuals making $41,000 or less, the Williamsburg-James City County
Community Action Agency is also offering tax preperation assistance at the Gloucester Library. For an appointment, please call 757-229-9332.
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| | | 56. 1/28/2009 - 8:43:46 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER UPDATE:
The information sent yesterday concerning the tax assistance from WJCC Community Action Agency was incorrect. Here is the correct information.
For individuals making $41,000 or less, the Williamsburg-James City County
Community Action Agency is also offering tax preperation assistance at the Gloucester Library. For an appointment, please call 757-229-9332.
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| | | 57. 1/27/2009 - 3:04:27 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Forum on Gangs and Youth Violence: Wednesday, January 28th, 6:30 p.m. at Page Middle School. Speakers for the evening will address a number of topics including: trends of violence and gangs; prevention strategies for parents and community members; and a discussion of efforts aimed at combating these youth challenges. In addition, the new video, “The Wrong Family: Virginia Fights Back Against Gangs,” will be shown. The video contains graphic content and language that may be inappropriate for viewers under 18. To conclude the evening, there will be a panel with representatives to address questions, concerns, or suggestions that attendees may have.
New Spring Continuing Education Classes at GHS: Check out the website and listing of 20 different learning opportunities being offered at Gloucester High School as joint venture between Gloucester Community Education and Gloucester County Public Schools Career and Technical Education. Classes begin the week of February 23rd and the deadline to register is February 17th. Go to: http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Services/adulted.htm.
Gloucester’s Clean Community program has a quarterly communiqué available online at their website. Read the most recent issue at: http://www.gloucesterva.info/clean/cleancommuniquenew08.htm.
FREE Tax Prep Help: Two organizations in Gloucester will be providing free tax preparation assistance in Gloucester. At the Gloucester Library, AARP will offer help primarily to seniors and low-income persons on Mondays, beginning February 2 to April 13. Appointments are required by calling 693-2998. AARP is offering this same service at Bethany United Methodist Church beginning February 4 to April 15 with no appointment necessary. For evening appointments, please call 642-5269. In addition, for individuals making $41,000 or less, the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency is also offering assistance at the Gloucester Library on Mondays. For an appointment, please call 757-229-9332.
Quilt Code of the Underground Railroad: Learn about the secret code...quilts were used to direct people escaping via the underground railroad. Interpretive panels and a quilt will be on display. Free and open to all during regular Gloucester Visitor Center hours which are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Contact Jenny Graziano at mailto:jgrazian@gloucesterva.info or 693-0014.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science presents Invasive Species on February 26th from 7-8 p.m. at VIMS. Join VIMS Asst. Professor Eric Hilton as he explores how human activities and climate change promote the invasion of non-native species in Chesapeake Bay, and how these invasives may impact the Bay ecosystem. Presentation is free but registration is required. Contact Susan Maples at mailto:susan@vims.edu or 684-7846.
Read Aloud Workshop by Literacy Volunteers of Gloucester Inc. Saturday, January 31st. 1 - 2:30 p.m. This workshop is for parents and grandparents of young children. The workshop will focus on techniques to use when reading aloud to make reading aloud more interesting for the reader and the listener. Strategies will be taught to allow the reader to create a more interactive reading experience. The adult caregivers will be able to choose a book(s) given by LVG to read to their child(ren). 5266 George Washington Memorial Hywy beside Rappahannock Concrete. For more information, contact Rhoda-Jo Stress 693-1306.
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| | | 58. 1/27/2009 - 3:01:38 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Forum on Gangs and Youth Violence: Wednesday, January 28th, 6:30 p.m. at Page Middle School. Speakers for the evening will address a number of topics including: trends of violence and gangs; prevention strategies for parents and community members; and a discussion of efforts aimed at combating these youth challenges. In addition, the new video, “The Wrong Family: Virginia Fights Back Against Gangs,” will be shown. The video contains graphic content and language that may be inappropriate for viewers under 18. To conclude the evening, there will be a panel with representatives to address questions, concerns, or suggestions that attendees may have.
New Spring Continuing Education Classes at GHS: Check out the website and listing of 20 different learning opportunities being offered at Gloucester High School as joint venture between Gloucester Community Education and Gloucester County Public Schools Career and Technical Education. Classes begin the week of February 23rd and the deadline to register is February 17th. Go to: http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Services/adulted.htm.
Gloucester’s Clean Community program has a quarterly communiqué available online at their website. Read the most recent issue at: http://www.gloucesterva.info/clean/cleancommuniquenew08.htm.
FREE Tax Prep Help: Two organizations in Gloucester will be providing free tax preparation assistance in Gloucester. At the Gloucester Library, AARP will offer help primarily to seniors and low-income persons on Mondays, beginning February 2 to April 13. Appointments are required by calling 693-2998. AARP is offering this same service at Bethany United Methodist Church beginning February 4 to April 15 with no appointment necessary. For evening appointments, please call 642-5269. In addition, for individuals making $41,000 or less, the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency is also offering assistance at the Gloucester Library on Mondays. For an appointment, please call 757-229-9332.
Quilt Code of the Underground Railroad: Learn about the secret code...quilts were used to direct people escaping via the underground railroad. Interpretive panels and a quilt will be on display. Free and open to all during regular Gloucester Visitor Center hours which are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Contact Jenny Graziano at mailto:jgrazian@gloucesterva.info or 693-0014.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science presents Invasive Species on February 26th from 7-8 p.m. at VIMS. Join VIMS Asst. Professor Eric Hilton as he explores how human activities and climate change promote the invasion of non-native species in Chesapeake Bay, and how these invasives may impact the Bay ecosystem. Presentation is free but registration is required. Contact Susan Maples at mailto:susan@vims.edu or 684-7846.
Read Aloud Workshop by Literacy Volunteers of Gloucester Inc. Saturday, January 31st. 1 - 2:30 p.m. This workshop is for parents and grandparents of young children. The workshop will focus on techniques to use when reading aloud to make reading aloud more interesting for the reader and the listener. Strategies will be taught to allow the reader to create a more interactive reading experience. The adult caregivers will be able to choose a book(s) given by LVG to read to their child(ren). 5266 George Washington Memorial Hywy beside Rappahannock Concrete. For more information, contact Rhoda-Jo Stress 693-1306.
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| | | 59. 1/22/2009 - 10:54:28 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
ARE YOU READY TO LEARN?
Below is a link to the Spring 2009 series of continuing education learning opportunities at Gloucester High School! In partnership with Gloucester County Public Schools, nineteen (19) classes are being offered on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings at GHS. Please take a look at all the diverse offerings. You may discover one that interests you!
The deadline to register for classes is Tuesday, February 17th!
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/services/adulted.htm
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| | | 60. 1/22/2009 - 10:45:18 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
ARE YOU READY TO LEARN?
Below is a link to the Spring 2009 series of continuing education learning opportunities at Gloucester High School! In partnership with Gloucester County Public Schools, nineteen (19) classes are being offered on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings at GHS. Please take a look at all the diverse offerings. You may discover one that interests you!
The deadline to register for classes is Tuesday, February 17th!
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/services/adulted.htm
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| | | 61. 1/20/2009 - 8:36:40 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Reality Store Brings “Real Life” to Middle Schoolers: Page and Peasley Middle School students will experience the joys and challenges of living as adults when they participate in the 2009 Reality Store experience. The Reality Store is a role-playing, educational simulation that helps students become aware of their need for basic skills in financial planning and provides motivation and an understanding of the importance of being successful in school. This event, sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension, seeks community volunteers to portray “vendors” who sell cars, homes, groceries, insurance and other everyday living expenses, to provide a realistic picture of budgets and finances. If you are interested in helping, please consider volunteering on one or both of the following days: Page Middle School: January 29th from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Peasley Middle School on February 11th and 12th from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. For more information or to volunteer, please call 693-2602 or send e-mail to mailto:kgustafson@vt.edu.
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| | | 62. 1/20/2009 - 8:30:20 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Reality Store Brings “Real Life” to Middle Schoolers: Page and Peasley Middle School students will experience the joys and challenges of living as adults when they participate in the 2009 Reality Store experience. The Reality Store is a role-playing, educational simulation that helps students become aware of their need for basic skills in financial planning and provides motivation and an understanding of the importance of being successful in school. This event, sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension, seeks community volunteers to portray “vendors” who sell cars, homes, groceries, insurance and other everyday living expenses, to provide a realistic picture of budgets and finances. If you are interested in helping, please consider volunteering on one or both of the following days: Page Middle School: January 29th from 7:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Peasley Middle School on February 11th and 12th from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. For more information or to volunteer, please call 693-2602 or send e-mail to mailto:kgustafson@vt.edu.
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| | | 63. 12/23/2008 - 8:53:35 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET CONNECTED IN 2009! Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit groups and information of interest to all. For January`s CommunityConnection please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm.
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| | | 64. 12/19/2008 - 8:38:19 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEELKY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Holiday Bloodmobile on December 23rd : Come to the Gloucester Moose Lodge from Noon to 6 p.m. and give the gift of life!
Lifeline - a government supported program to ensure that telephone service is available and affordable for eligible low-income households - has been launched in Virginia by SafeLink Wireless. The program provides eligible households with a free cell phone, mobile access to emergency services and 68 minutes of free air time per month for one year. More than 300,000 households in Virginia qualify for Lifeline. For more information, visit Safelink`s Web site at https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx
Bay Transit/Project HealthRide: Our mission is to provide non-emergency medical transportation to residents of Mathews and Gloucester that would otherwise not be able to go to their medical appointments due to lack of transportation. We need adults with good driving records and an occasional day to contribute to transporting residents from Gloucester or Mathews to their medical appointments. Volunteers can select to drive locally only or agree to go as far away as Richmond, Williamsburg or Norfolk. Compensation given for mileage; stipends for over 4 hours of service. Contact Lenea England at 758-2386 or mailto:Lengland@bayaging.org
College Applications are available for the Ellis W. Rowe Memorial Scholarship. This renewable, need-based college scholarship is for residents of Gloucester County. Gloucester County students are also eligible for the Frank Fang Memorial Scholarship, a one-year, merit-based scholarship for Chinese or Chinese American students from Hampton Roads. Students may download a 2009-2010 application at http://www.norfolkfoundation.org/scholarships. March 2, 2009 is the deadline for submitting completed applications.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore: ReStore Sale this Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peace Frogs Warehouse, off Rt. 14 & 3, just outside Gloucester Court House. Donations for the ReStore are picked up on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call the store to arrange pick-up of your donations at 804-210-1193. You may also arrange to drop off your donations at the ReStore. Volunteers are needed to assist in the ReStore. To sign up, go to: http://hfhgm.volunteerhub.com and register.
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| | | 65. 12/5/2008 - 3:28:44 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
You are invited to subscribe to the Gloucester County Public Schools Email News Group for School Board agendas, meetings, minutes, etc. This new
email news group is separate from the county`s service; therefore, you may subscribe or unsubscribe without effecting your county subscriptions.
Please use this link to subscribe: http://www.gloucesterva.info/GloucesterConnectionDBSchool/.
The Salvation Army is in great need of non-perishable food items to stock their food pantry for the upcoming holiday seasons. Please consider conducting a food drive with any of the organizations you are associated with. They need our help to help others! Applications for assistance for the holidays are now being accepted by the SA and will be taken through November 15th. Contact the Salvation Army at 642-3960.
Gloucester Citizen`s Holiday Parade & Activities: Saturday December 6th from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on Main Street. Kick off the Holiday Season and welcome Santa!
The Rappahannock Rural Health Development Center is streamlining its operations and has scheduled a sale on overstocked and redundant office supplies and equipment. The sale is Monday December 8 and Thursday December 11 from 2pm until 5pm at our office, Suite C in the Chesapeake Building, across the street from RCC in Warsaw. Or by appointment. Call us at 333-3733 or email us at mailto:janewills@rahec.org if you would like a partial list of items.
Bethel Elementary School seeks reading tutors!. The only requirement is a desire to help children become better readers by reading to them or by listening to them read to you. Orientation is provided and teachers provide instruction and lessons. Contact Valerie Lewis at mailto:vlewis@gc.k12.va.us or 693-0654.
Alternative Gift Fair at Apostles Lutheran Church (7092 Main Street) on Sunday, December 7th at Noon. Select from a variety of Free Trade gifts from all over the world; purchase an income-providing animal for a needy family somewhere in the world for the friend “who has everything already” through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America “Good Gifts” program; or just help our neighbors in need in our own community by selecting a need from the Gloucester Resource Council’s “Holiday Wishes and Gifts” directory. Everyone is welcome to come and shop - refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Gomez at 693-5738.
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| | | 66. 12/5/2008 - 10:08:06 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET CONNECTED! Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit groups and information of interest to all. For December`s CommunityConnection please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm.
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| | | 67. 11/21/2008 - 1:02:04 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Citizens Needed for County Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee: Two citizens are needed to serve with two representatives from the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors and one representative from both the Gloucester Planning Commission County of Gloucester to review and make recommendations concerning proposed capital projects for both the county and public school system. The CIP document is a comprehensive plan for the development, modernization or replacement of county-owned facilities, infrastructure, equipment and land acquisition. Citizens interested should have relevant experience in finance or construction. Interested citizens should complete a Volunteer Board Bank Interest Form which can be found at http://www.gloucesterva.info/boardsandcommissionsdb/ or by contacting Community Education at 693-5730.
Fuel Assistance Application Deadline has been extended until December 1, 2008. Contact Gloucester Department of Social Services, 693-2671 for information.
The Salvation Army continues to be in great need of non-perishable food items to stock their food pantry for the upcoming holiday seasons. Please consider conducting a food drive with any of the organizations you are associated with. They need our help to help others! Contact the Salvation Army at 642-3960.
GCPS Educational Foundation Walk-a-Thon: November 22nd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gloucester High School track/stadium. Fee is $15 students and $20 adults with money going to benefit our schools and students. Contact Carol Dehoux at mailto:cdehoux@gc.k12.va.us or call 693-5300.
The Family Room Craft Bazaar: November 22nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ware Episcopal Church. Craft Bazaar to benefit The Family Room. There will be a variety of different craft vendors. Perfect time to start your Christmas and holiday shopping. Contact Katrina Jenkins at mailto:katrinawjenkins@yahoo.com or 757-509-3684.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: November 25th from 1-7 p.m. at the Abingdon Raritan Club. All types of blood are needed. Do your part to save someone`s life! Contact: Red Cross 642-9478.
Clean Community Committee Meeting: Monthly meeting on December 2nd to be held at 7 p.m. in the Clean Community Office in Botetourt Elementary School gym complex. Contact Lorna Frazier-Lindsey at mailto:llindsey@gloucesterva.info or 693-5370.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting: December 2nd beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse. Meeting is also cablecast live on GCTV Channel 48. Contact: County Administrator`s Office at 693-0690.
Resource Council Meeting: December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Gloucester Library Community Room. Contact: Janet Gomez 693-9098
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| | | 68. 11/10/2008 - 10:52:18 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Information about the League of Women Voter’s Lunch Series sent out last week was incorrect. The correct program and dates are:
Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters "Lunch with the League" Series: November 21st at the Gloucester Library. Guests are Robert Hicks, Gloucester Commonwealth`s Attorney, and John Gill, Mathews Commonwealth`s Attorney. This will be our last luncheon event for 2008. Meet and greet at 11:30, speakers at 12 noon, followed by Q&A and dialogue until 1:30. Contact Nadine Tatum at 693-4274.
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| | | 69. 11/7/2008 - 1:57:30 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Veteran’s Day Governmental Office Closed. All Gloucester County offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day. All offices will re-open on Wednesday, November 12th at 8 a.m.
Gloucester County Public School Board Meeting will be held on November 11th in the Gloucester County Colonial Courthouse beginning at 7 p.m. Board agenda and packet information can be found at http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/sbagendas/agendaarchive.html. The meeting will also be aired on Cox Cable Channel 48.
Concerts By The Bay with PIANAFIDDLE a pianist and violinist/fiddler duo planned for November 11th from 3-5 p.m. at Mathews High School. Pianist Lynn Wright and violinist/fiddler Adam DeGraff blend the traditional and the spontaneous in compelling performances that will get your toes tapping and hands clapping! Season ticket or $25 at the door. http://www.concertsbythebay.org.
Court House Players presents “Nunsensations! A Nunsense Vegas Revue” on November 13-15 at 8:00 pm on November 16 at 3:00 pm at Mathews High School. Tickets: $15 at the door, $13 in advance ($12 in advance for seniors 60 and above) Tickets available at these locations: Gloucester Office Supply, Edgehill Shopping Center (804-693-4155) Twice Told Tales 6658 Main St. (804-693-9209) or visit http://www.courthouseplayers.org/.
NAACP Membership Drive planned for November 18th from 6-9 p.m. with membership costing $35. The Gloucester County Chapter of the NAACP is restarting and needs your support!! Membership is the life-blood of the NAACP. We depend on our members’ generosity to insure the NAACP’s independence and to keep the flames of freedom burning bright! For additional information, contact Albert Ali, Jr. (804)642-3019 or e-mail mailto:aalijr@me.com.
Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters "Lunch with the League". The November 21st presentation will be Melissa Malcolm, Gloucester Library Director and Bette Dillehay, Mathews Library Director from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Gloucester Library. Contact Nadine Tatum at 693-4274.
Walk-a-Thon sponsored by the Gloucester County Educational Foundation planned for November 22 at Gloucester High School. K-5th grade 1 mile fun walk from 9-10:30 a.m. and a 6th grade to adult 5 mile fun walk from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Students $15 and adults $20. Rain or shine! For more info, call 693-0298.
The Family Room Craft Bazaar on November 22nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ware Episcopal Church. Craft bazaar to benefit the family room. There will be a little bit of everything, so come on out and start your holiday shopping early. Contact Katrina Jenkins at 757-509-3684 or mailto:tkjenkins@peoplepc.com.
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| | | 71. 10/31/2008 - 1:52:04 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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TracFone Wireless Offering Free Phones: Virginia becomes the third state where TracFone Wireless will be able to provide free cell phone service for up to a year to residents who meet certain income requirements. For more information or to find out whether you qualify, call TracFone at 1-800-977-3768 or check on line at http://www.safelinkwireless.com.
Spooky Lot Trick or Treat Friday: October 31st from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the Gloucester Library parking lot. Ages 2 to 12 with all children accompanied by an adult. Children can trick or treat by going from vehicle to vehicle for a trunk-or-treating adventure. Donate to the Virginia Food Bank while visiting Spooky Lot and you can Karaoke at our Spooky-Oke Program! Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/lib/Events.html or contact: maitlto:kbarrows@gloucesterva.info.
Main Street Trick or Treat: October 31st from 5:30-8pm. The Gloucester Main Street businesses welcome you and your family for a night of trick or treating along Gloucester Main Street from over 20 businesses! Begin at Bangkok Noi Thai Restaurant and continue towards the Court Circle. Be sure to get your reflective trick or treat bag from the Cook Foundation table for safe trick or treating! Event sponsored by the Gloucester Main Street Association, Cook Foundation and the Gloucester County Sheriff`s Department.
Food Drive to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 1 at the Farm Fresh parking lot in Hayes. Please bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula. The drive is being held by Andrew Kanode for an Eagle Scout project.
Grief Support Group: Riverside Walter Reed Hospice will offer a 7 week grief support group from 3-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning November 5th in Building B near the hospital’s emergency room. The group is for adults, age 18 and older, who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Contact 693-8819 for more information.
Middle Peninsula Mopar Association’s Monthly Meeting: Meets the first Wednesday of the month at El Ranchito Restaurant located at 7313 Main Street in Gloucester Courthouse. We normally meet at 6:30pm for dinner with the meeting starting at 7pm. Typically our meetings last about 1 hour and is packed full of fun and laughter. We encourage you to please bring your whole family. Weblink: www.moparassociation.org or contact Tim Keefer at 684-5332 or mailto:tkeefer@cox.net.
Gloucester Board of Supervisors November Meeting; November 5th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse. Also shown on GCTV Cable Channel 48. For agenda and information visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/board/meetingdocs.htm.
Relay for Life Relay Rally: Registration for new teams and returning teams for 2009 will be held at the Gloucester Library on November 6th from 7-8:30 p.m.. Contact Amy Williams at mailto:jwi6@cox.net or 757-872-4992.
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| | | 72. 10/16/2008 - 11:10:24 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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Haunts of Gloucester Candlelight Walking Tours will begin at 7:30 p.m. on October 17th with the last group leaving for tour at 9:30 p.m. Tickets required. Please meet on the green next to Stillwaters Restaurant. Tickets: $10 each, and 6 & Under are FREE! Main Street Merchants will stay open until 9 p.m. both Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18th!
The Salvation Army is in great need of non-perishable food items to stock their food pantry for the upcoming holiday seasons. Please consider conducting a food drive with any of the organizations you are associated with. They need our help to help others! Applications for assistance for the holidays are now being accepted by the SA and will be taken through November 15th. Contact the Salvation Army at 642-3960.
Haunted Trail at Beaverdam Park - Join us on Friday, October 24 or Sunday, October 25, from 7 to 9:30 pm at Beaverdam Park Nature Trail for the Haunted Trail. This night of fright is not recommended for ages 8 and under and ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Very scary walk thru the woods! Tickets: $6 - ages 13 and over or $5 - ages 12 and under. Sponsored by Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Park Partners, Inc. Call 693-2355 for information.
Grief Support Group Formed at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. Riverside Walter Reed Hospice will offer a 7 week grief support group from 3-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning November 5th in Building B near the hospital`s emergency room. The group is for adults, age 18 and older, who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. For more information call 693-8819.
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| | | 73. 10/13/2008 - 11:00:57 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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The Salvation Army is in great need of non-perishable food items to stock their food pantry for the upcoming holiday seasons. Please consider conducting a food drive with any of the organizations you are associated with. They need our help to help others! Applications for assistance for the holidays are now being accepted by the SA and will be taken through November 15th. Contact the Salvation Army at 642-3960.
Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will host a Public Information Meeting on October 16th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the HR MPO Regional Building located at 723 Woodlake Drive in Chesapeake. The meeting will be about the development of a regional transit vision plan for the Hampton Roads study area, which includes the Gloucester Point area. For more information log on to http://www.gloucesterva.info/planning.
Piankatank Community League Monthly Meeting planned for October 16th from 7-9 p.m. will be held in the league building on Harcum Road in Gloucester. The program for the month will be "Fire Prevention and Home Safety" in celebration of National Fire Prevention week. Following the program there will be refreshments and a short business meeting. The public is welcome. Contact Paul Malcolm at 693-0317.
Piankatank Community League’s Road Clean-Up is planned for October 18th from 9-11 a.m.. Road cleaning will cover Rt. 606 from Olive Branch U.M. Church to Deep Point Road. Volunteers who are interested in helping are asked to be at the league building by 9 a.m.. All materials for the road clean-up will be provided. Come out and join the fun and help keep the Harcum area beautiful. Contact Phil Olekszyk at 694-4609 for information.
Concerts By The Bay on October 19th from 3-5 p.m. in the Mathews High School Auditorium. THE MANHATTAN PIANO TRIO – chamber music with violin, cello, & piano. One of the most prominent and exciting chamber groups in America. Info: http://www.concertsbythebay.org or call 725-9776.
ServSafe Class for Food Preparation sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Three Rivers Health District: This 16 hours course teaches food safety, storage, sanitation, principles of HACCP and many other essentials needed for a safe and successful food operation. It will be held on Mondays, October 20 to November 5 from 2-5 p.m. in Whitcomb Lodge at Beaverdam Park. Cost is $104 with registration required by contacting Marilyn Morris at 693-9223 or mailto:mamorris@vt.edu.
Free Clinic 80s Costume Party: What do “Goose and Maverick,” Molly Ringwald, and the Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic have in common? You’ll find them at the Abingdon Ruritan Club Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. for an 80s Costume Party. Need some costume ideas? Think leg warmers and cut off sweatshirts, Members Only jackets, leg warmers and parachute pants. The premier 1980s cover band, 80z Enuff, will perform. Cash bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and prizes for best costumes. Tickets are $25 and go on sale Sept. 1 at Chesapeake Bank in Mathews, Twice Told Tales on Main Street in Gloucester and Golden Creations in York River Crossing near the Food Lion. FOR MORE INFO: contact Stephanie Heinatz at (757) 713-2199 or via e-mail at mailto:sheinatz@cox.net.
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| | | 74. 10/7/2008 - 10:48:42 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HELP SALVATION ARMY TO HELP OTHERS: The Salvation Army is in great need of non-perishable food items to stock their food pantry for the upcoming holiday seasons. Please consider conducting a food drive with any of the organizations you are associated with. They need our help to help others! Applications for assistance for the holidays are now being accepted by the SA and will be taken through November 15th. Contact the Salvation Army at 642-3960.
2008 GLOUCESTER CITIZENS’ HOLIDAY PARADE: Time to register for your parade entry with the parade to be held on Saturday, December 6th at 2 pm. Visit http://gloucesterva.info/pr/events/hp.htm to apply on line!
BLACK POWDER & PAINT LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND this weekend, October 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A FREE event with arts & artisans recreating the past with entertainment, exhibits and demonstrations of crafts of the period from 1750 to 1800. A Time Travelers Event. For more information, visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/pr/events/bpandp.htm or call 693-2355.
COMPUTER RECYCLING DRIVE to be held October 11th from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Puller Center on Main Street, Gloucester. A nominal fee of $5.00 will be collected when you drop-off your materials. We will collect computer components, including towers, laptops, monitors, mice and power cords. For information please contact Lorna Frazier-Lindsey with Clean Community at 693-5370 or mailto:llindsey@gloucesterva.info or visit the website at http://www.gloucesterva.info/clean/home.htm. Sponsored in cooperation with the Puller Center.
DEATH OF BLACKBEARD PIRATE PUPPET SHOW will be featured at the Gloucester Library on October 12th from 3-4 p.m. Come and join with us as Historical Diversions presents a puppet show from 1790. Contact Kathy Barrows at mailto:kbarrows@gloucesterva.info or 693-2991 for more
LEADERSHIP CLASS to be held in Gloucester on October 14th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The class is FREE and will be taught by Tammy Waldroup. It is an interactive class that teaches leadership skills. All are welcome. RSVP by October 10th to Jane Wenner with Emergency Services at mailto:jwenner@gloucesterva.info or 693-1391.
HAUNTED NATURE TRAIL NEEDS GHOULS AND GHOSTS: Volunteers are needed for the annual Haunted Nature Trail at Beaverdam Park on October 24-25th. Contact Denise Carter, Billy Moore or call Parks, Recreation & Tourism at 804-693-2355 for more information.
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| | | 75. 10/7/2008 - 10:05:52 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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| | | 76. 9/26/2008 - 4:09:43 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER CORRECTION:
The website was incorrect on the following announcement.
Gloucester County Harvest Days, sponsored by the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce is an 8-week promotion to highlight the great shopping in
Gloucester County. “Shop Local” and “Shop GloCo.” Check out
http://www.gloucestervachamber.com to find out more!
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| | | 77. 9/16/2008 - 10:32:07 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
URGENT Need for Volunteers: Gloucester-Mathews Habitat for Humanity has an urgent need for volunteers to work on several committees such as presenting our message to churches, construction experience to manage activities or acquire building materials at an affordable price, help with fundraising, etc. If you are interested in helping us to help others, please register at our website at http://www.hfhgm.org or http://www.hfhgm.volunteerhub.com or contact 695-9655.
Hands On Gulf Coast is currently supporting disaster operations in Chauvin, LA and is in need of approximately 12-20 skilled volunteers with roofing experience. After surveying the scene, the biggest volunteer need is for people with some roofing or construction experience. Contact Carolyn Kincaid at ckincaid@volunteerpeninsula.org or (757) 262-0190 with The Volunteer Center of the Virginia Peninsula.
Joint Meeting of Board of Supervisors & School Board: Tuesday, September 16th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Gloucester Library Community Room. Agenda and board packet available at http://www.gloucesterva.info/board/meetingdocs.htm.
Day for Jarrett Mud Bog will be held September 20th at Tommy Jessie`s Mud Bog Pit, located at 14091 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. in Glenns. $15 per person or $25 for entry and premier parking. Children 8 & under are free. $3,500 cash payout. Food and drinks available and dance to DJ Bobo. For more info call 693-7218
NEW C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Teams) members class on September 20th and 27th at Gloucester Fire Station #1 . This is a two day all day class. Come help your neighbors help our community during a disaster or emergency. Visit our website at http://www.gloucesterva.info/es or contact Jane Wenner at mailto:jwenner@gloucesterva.info or 693-1390.
Remarkable Trees of Virginia Presentation on September 19th from 7-9 p.m. in the Watermen’s Hall Auditorium at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Outdoor writer and lecturer Nancy Hugo will speak at the annual meeting of the John Clayton Chapter, VNPS. Using photographs by fine art photographer Robert Llewellyn, Hugo will describe her four-year search, with Dr. Jeffrey Kirwan, to find Virginia’s most remarkable trees. Refreshments served. For more info visit www.claytonvnps.org or call (757) 564-4494 or email to helen44@earthlink.net. This event is free and open to the public.
Bass Fishing Tournament at Beaverdam Park on September 20th from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30/boat w annual pass or $35/boat w/o. Contact the park at 693-2107
Concert on the Green with “Planet Full of Blues” on September 21st from 3-5 p.m. on the Colonial Courthouse Green. Free concert by a full throttle blues band. Bring a chair and a picnic! Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/pr/events/concerts.htm or contact Denise Carter at mailto:dcarter@gloucesterva.info or 693-1264.
Native Plant Walk and Survey on September 21st from 2-5 p.m. at 565 Poropotank Drive in King and Queen County. Native Plant Walk and Survey at a colonial home site in King and Queen County. Expect to see asters, arrow arum, and Monarda. Be prepared for uneven terrain, biting insects and poison ivy. Please register at 339-223-0243 or 757-564-4494. Directions and details at http://www.claytonvnps.org (“Fieldtrips and Events”). Free and open to the public. For more info visit www.claytonvnps.org or call (757) 564-4494 or email to mailto:helen44@earthlink.net.
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| | | 78. 9/5/2008 - 8:46:03 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Tropical Storm Hanna: Gloucester County officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Hannah, which is predicted to impact our area late Friday or very early Saturday morning. Predictions for the Hampton Roads area are for 2-4” rain, 45-50 mph winds with gusts up to 70 mph. As with all tropical storms and hurricanes there is the potential for developing tornados. It is highly recommended that residents in areas prone to flooding, those residing in mobile or manufactured homes and those currently in recreational campgrounds, take all precautions to secure their properties. Residents are also encouraged to stock up on disaster supplies for their preparedness kits to include water and non-perishable foods for at least 3 days; specialty items for children, elderly, special needs and pets; a first-aid kit and essential medications, a battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries; a full tank of gas, extra set of car keys, cash and a credit card. Local emergency services officials will continue to monitor the progress of the storm and potential impact to our area to provide storm updates. Residents are encouraged to monitor the storm and listen to local radio and television stations for official bulletins and information. Please do not call 911 or the Sheriff’s Office for storm information, as these lines are needed for actual emergencies. An emergency phone helpline will be activated if needed to provide emergency preparedness information
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| | | 79. 9/5/2008 - 8:41:38 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tropical Storm Hanna: Gloucester County officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Hannah, which is predicted to impact our area late Friday or very early Saturday morning. Predictions for the Hampton Roads area are for 2-4” rain, 45-50 mph winds with gusts up to 70 mph. As with all tropical storms and hurricanes there is the potential for developing tornados. It is highly recommended that residents in areas prone to flooding, those residing in mobile or manufactured homes and those currently in recreational campgrounds, take all precautions to secure their properties. Residents are also encouraged to stock up on disaster supplies for their preparedness kits to include water and non-perishable foods for at least 3 days; specialty items for children, elderly, special needs and pets; a first-aid kit and essential medications, a battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries; a full tank of gas, extra set of car keys, cash and a credit card. Local emergency services officials will continue to monitor the progress of the storm and potential impact to our area to provide storm updates. Residents are encouraged to monitor the storm and listen to local radio and television stations for official bulletins and information. Please do not call 911 or the Sheriff’s Office for storm information, as these lines are needed for actual emergencies. An emergency phone helpline will be activated if needed to provide emergency preparedness information
Gloucester Farmers’ Market Cancelled: Due to Hurricane Hanna’s impending storm conditions for the area, the Gloucester Farmer’s Market has been cancelled for September 6th. The next market will be September 20th.
Day for Jarrett Event: September 7th beginning with 11 a.m. registration, Poker Run at Damon & Company with $10/ rider and $5/passenger donations. Check out all the details at www.adayforjarrett.com.
Laurel Shelter Golf Invitational/Fundraiser: September 8th beginning at 11 a.m. at the Piankatank River Golf Club. A 4-Man Captain’s Choice tournament with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Entry forms may be obtained at www.laurelshelterinc.org. $400/Team or $100/Individual. Contact Kenny Smith at 695-4090 or kenny.smith@colonialvabank.com.
Courthouse Players Performing Arts Academy for Youth: CHP will again be offering classes beginning the week of September 15 for 10 weeks and end in a collective showcase on November 21. This year, two classes will be held on two different nights at two different locations. Musical Theatre classes will be held at White Marsh Baptist Church in Gloucester on Monday evenings 5:00-5:50 p.m. for ages 8-12 and 6:00-6:50 p.m. for ages 13 to adult. Acting classes will be held on Tuesday nights at White Marsh Baptist Church from 5:00-5:50 p.m. for ages 8-12 and 6:00-6:50 p.m. for ages 13 to adult. Class tuition is $125 for CHP members and $155 for non-members. A limited number of scholarships are available. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and are available at Office Supply in Gloucester or on the CHP web site at www.courthouseplayers.org. For more information, contact Lynn Jaeger at 804-725-344 or ljaeger@kayjae.com.
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| | | 80. 9/3/2008 - 9:20:35 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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| | | 81. 8/22/2008 - 8:27:15 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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FREE BREAD for those in need is being distributed by the Gloucester Department of Social Services on the first and last Monday of each month in the office lobby. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The office is located directly across from Gloucester High School.
August 26th: American Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE from Noon to 6 p.m. at Newington Baptist Church. All types of blood are very much needed. Help save a life! Contact ARC at 642-9478.
August 26th: FREE SCREENINGS for SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN who are migrant, homeless, attend private schools, or are home-schooled in Gloucester County will be conducted by the Gloucester Public School’s Special Education Department in the auditorium at T.C. Walker Elementary School. Children can be screened for suspected delays in speech, voice, language, fine/gross motor skills, vision and hearing. Appointments are required and can be made by calling Diane Lucas at 693-4882 or the Special Education Department at 693-7880.
August 28th & August 29th : American Red Cross offering a FIRST-AID CLASS on Thursday, August 28th from 5 to 9 p.m. and an INFANT/CHILD CPR CLASS on Friday, August 29th from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Chapter House in Hayes. The cost of the classes are $25 each or $40 for both, which includes books and materials. To register for the class, please call the Chapter House at 642-9478. Seating is limited.
August 28th : “CHILDREN FIRST: PARENTING WISELY THROUGH DIVORCE & SEPARATION,” sponsored by the Prevention Services Division of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board from 5:30 - 9:30 pm. The program will be held at the Prevention Services Office located at 872 General Puller Hwy. in Saluda. Children First is a divorce and separation education program for parents designed to address the relationship between parental conflict and child adjustment. The fee for this four-hour program is $50.00. You must be registered in advance and your fee paid prior to the class. Please call 1-888-PREV-550 (804-758-9398) or mailto:prev-famedu@mpnn.state.va.us for more information or to register.
August 28th: VIMS Program on CORN ETHANOL & THE CHESAPEAKE BAY from 7-8 p.m. at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. How might our drive to shift from fossil fuels toward renewable options such as corn ethanol affect Chesapeake Bay? Join Virginia Tech Professor Jim Pease as he explores the potential economic and environmental consequences of large-scale ethanol production for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Refreshments served after lecture. Free and open to the public. Contact: Susan Maples 804-684-7864.
August 30th : FREE OUTDOOR VIRGINIA SYMPHONY CONCERT will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Yorktown Victory Monument on Saturday, August 30th. The Fifes and Drums of Yorktown will provide a pre-concert performance at 6 p.m. So bring your lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy this wonderful evening of music. Vendors will also be on site with light picnic fare, hot dogs, desserts and soft drinks. For more information on the concert, parking or trolley times call Sharon Owen at 757-890-4490.
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August 20th: Hands-On Gloucester County Property Information Utility Interactive Map Training from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 2-4 p.m. at the Gloucester Department of Information Technology Office (6382 Main Street/Old Library Building across from Botetourt School). This class is offered free to the public and provides the necessary skills to navigate the interactive map for Gloucester. The training also teaches users how to cross reference data between various online assessment systems. Contact Jacki Schroeder at 693-1109 or mailto:jschroed@gloucesterva.info.
August 20th : TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, Gloucester Court House and at 5 p.m. at the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Station in Hayes.
August 20th and 21st : Free “ASIST”(Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Saluda Baptist Church, 960 General Puller Hwy. Sponsored by the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board’s Prevention Services Division, ASIST training is designed to teach the skills to competently and confidently intervene with a person at risk of suicide. This training is free and open to the public. RSVP by calling 1-888-PREV-550 or email mailto:prevention@mpnn.state.va.us
August 22nd: "Lunch with the League Local Government 101" Series on the role of the press in covering local government, with guests Quinton Sheppard of the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal and Matt Sabo of the Daily Press. Bring a lunch; refreshments will be supplied. Meet and greet at 11:30 a.m., speakers at Noon, followed by Q&A/dialogue. For more information contact League President Katie Thompson at 694-3966 or mailto:midpenleagueofwomenvoters@yahoo.com.
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| | | 83. 8/7/2008 - 4:14:13 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Check out the new Clean Community Communiqué online, which includes information on the expanded recycling program, the Clean Community Committee’s meeting with the Sheriff’s Office, and more. http://www.co.gloucester.va.us/clean/
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| | | 84. 8/1/2008 - 8:59:29 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Weekly Town Crier Announcements:
August 1st: Moonlight Fishing at Beaverdam Park. Fish at night at Beaverdam from the pier, the bank or a boat - yours or rental. Cost various depending on rental needs. Check out more info at http://www.gloucesterva.info/pr/parks/fish.htm or contact the park at 693-2107 or mailto:chide@gloucesterva.info.
August 1st: Climate Change Past, Present, Future presentation at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Dr. Robert Correll, Director of the Global Change Program at the Heinz Center in Washington, D.C., will frame global warming in its historical context, looking at changes over the last 400,000 years from cores into Greenland and Antarctic ice. Correll is a Senior Policy Fellow with the American Meteorological Society and Chair of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment. 7-8 p.m. at VIMS and free to the public. For more info, www.vims.edu/events or contact Susan Maples at 684-7846 or mailto:susan@vims.edu.
August 2nd: Concert at the Beach featuring “The Project,” original music for the college-age crowd - bring a blanket or chair! 6-7 p.m. at Gloucester Point Beach Park. FREE! Contact Denise Carter at 693-1254 or mailto:dcarter@gloucesterva.info.
August 2nd: Gloucester Farmer’s Market sponsored by the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce and Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church in Ordinary. Contact: Beverly Teichs or 693-7193.
August 8th: “Iron Jawed Angels” Movie Watching Party presented by the League of Women Voters of the Middle Peninsula. 6:30 p.m. at the Gloucester Library. (Will be re-shown on August 16th at 11 a.m..) Iron Jawed Angels is an inspiring and contemporary film that tells the story of a small group of suffragist who fought for women’s right to vote. Contact Katie Thompson at 694-3966 or mailto:midpenleagueofwomenvoters@yahoo.com for more information.
August 9th: Brain Health Workshop presented by the Alzheimer`s Association and sponsored by the Williamsburg Community Health Foundation. An educational and entertaining exploration of the latest insights about what you can do for lifelong brain health. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the William and Mary University Center. For more information, contact Douglas Panto at 757-221-7272 or mailto:douglas.panto@alz.org.
August 9th: Concert on the Green featuring “The Project,” original music for the college-age crowd - bring a blanket or chair! 6-7 p.m. on the Colonial Courthouse Circle. FREE! Contact Denise Carter at 693-1254 or mailto:dcarter@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 85. 7/23/2008 - 9:02:11 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
July 22nd : Lunch with the League "Government 101" Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters educational forum on July 25th at the Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main Street. Invited guests: Kevin Wilson, Gloucester Commissioner of Revenue; Tara Thomas, Gloucester Treasurer; Raymond Hunley, Mathews Commissioner of the Revenue; Wendy Stewart, Mathews Treasurer. Greetings at 11:30, speakers and discussion at Noon. Contact Katie Thompson at 694-3966 or midpenleagueofwomenvoters@yahoo.com.
July 24th to August 14th : Bereavement Support Group at Apostles Lutheran Church located on 7092 Main St., Gloucester. A four week support group from 6:30-8 p.m. every Thursday for those who have experienced a loss. Everyone is welcome. Affiliation with Sentara is not necessary. Contact Cookie James, Hospice Chaplain, 757-259-1918 or wyjames@sentara.com.
July 25th : Business Preparedness Conference at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science from 10 a.m. to Noon. Come learn how to protect your business and to be prepared in the event of an emergency . Light breakfast will be available. Contact Jane Wenner at jwenner@gloucesterva.info or 693-1391.
July 26th : Gospel Explosion Concert in the Gloucester High School Auditorium from 6-8 p.m.. A Gospel Concert to benefit the Gloucester County Chapter American Red Cross. Performances by: The Corbin Family, Seed of Faith, The Wayne Metheny Gospel Band, Soldiers of Vision, Daughters of the King, Laymetha Reed and the Sounds of Rapture. Come out and support your community! Cost is $7 per person or $10 per couple. For more info contact the Red Cross Office at 642-9478.
July 28th : Gloucester Clean Community Meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Page Middle School. Monthly meeting of the Clean Community Committee. Public welcome! Contact Lorna Frazier-Lindsey at 693-5370 or llindsey@gloucesterva.info.
July 29th : Town Meeting on Gloucester Village & Main Street from 7-9 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse. Continuing discussion on the Main Street study and discussion on the image and branding of the Gloucester Village area. Sponsored by the Main Street Preservation Trust . Contact Jenny Crittenden at 695-0700.
July 31st : Concert on the Green with Robert Matter from 6-7 p.m. on the Courthouse Circle. Bring a chair and friends! No cost. Contact Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 693-2355.
August 2nd : American Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation/Annual Meeting Breakfast at the Whitcomb Lodge at Beaverdam Park. An Appreciation Breakfast honoring all volunteers of the American Red Cross and Annual Meeting for new Board Members. Come have breakfast on us and help us honor our volunteers. RSVP to Penny Reed at 642-9478 or redcross@arcgloucester.hrcoxmail.com.
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| | | 86. 7/3/2008 - 8:48:33 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department with assistance from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are seeking feedback to help us better serve the public and update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. This planning tool is an instrument that will be used to gauge past progress as well as provide vision for the future of the parks in Gloucester County. Your response will be included in a full report which will include results of the on-line surveys, general public surveys available at the library and the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office and a random sample mail survey. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete.
If you have not already done so, would you please just click on the following link and complete the survey?
http://apps.gloucesterva.info/prt/survey/
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| | | 87. 7/3/2008 - 8:47:17 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department with assistance from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are seeking feedback to help us better serve the public and update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. This planning tool is an instrument that will be used to gauge past progress as well as provide vision for the future of the parks in Gloucester County. Your response will be included in a full report which will include results of the on-line surveys, general public surveys available at the library and the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office and a random sample mail survey. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete.
If you have not already done so, would you please just click on the following link and complete the survey?
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| | | 88. 6/26/2008 - 10:52:22 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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| | | 89. 6/20/2008 - 9:00:10 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE MIDDLE PENINSULA will host its monthly "Lunch with the League-Government 101" forum on Friday, June 27th, at the Gloucester Library, 6920 Main Street. Invited guests are: Dr. Howard Kiser, Gloucester School Superintendent; Kevin Smith, Gloucester School Board Chair; Dr. David Holleran, Mathews School Superintendent; and Virginia Richards, Mathews School Board Chair. The forum begins with an informal "meet and greet" at 11:30 am, continuing with speaker presentations and dialogue at 12 noon. Attendees should bring a lunch; the League will supply beverages and dessert. The next forum in the series will take place on July 25th at the Mathews Memorial Library, 251 Main Street, with guests Kevin Wilson, Gloucester Commissioner of Revenue; Tara Thomas, Gloucester Treasurer; Raymond Hunley, Mathews Commissioner of Revenue; and Wendy Stewart, Mathews Treasurer. For more information, contact League president Katie Thompson at 804-694-3966.
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| | | 90. 6/20/2008 - 8:24:57 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GLOUCESTER FARMER`S MARKET: Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church parking lot, 3900 Geo. Wash. Memorial Hwy., Rt. 17 at Ordinary. Gloucester Farmers’ Market is a great way for the community to come together and offer residents and visitors alike an opportunity to purchase local products.
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES - Climate Change and the Coast scheduled for Thursday, June 26 from 7-8 p.m. at VIMS. Hampton Roads trails only New Orleans atop the list of U.S. coastal areas at risk to the impacts of climate change. Join Dr. Virginia Burkett, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as a lead author of the IPCC chapter on coastal climate-change impacts, as she explores how global warming is likely to affect coastal zones around the world, including Chesapeake Bay. The lecture series is free and open to the public.
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| | | 91. 6/16/2008 - 1:29:46 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
The Gloucester County Public Schools’ Gifted Education Advisory Committee (GAC) is seeking two additional members from the Gloucester community, preferably from a business or community/service organization. To ensure a diverse membership, it would be helpful to have at least one member that is not a county school employee or parent of a Gloucester County student.
The GAC is an organization established by the Virginia regulations for gifted education (§ 22.1-18.1). The purpose of the GAC is to annually review the local plan for the education of gifted students and determine the extent to which the plan for the previous year was implemented. The GAC also provides an annual report for the School Board and Superintendent.
The GAC meets a minimum of four times a year. Members commit to serving a two-year term. We will plan our meetings on the following days to ensure regular meetings that can be anticipated in our members’ schedules:
3rd Tuesday of September, February, and April
2nd Thursday of November and June
If interested, please notify Christi Lewis at clewis@gloucesterva.info or call 693-5730.
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| | | 92. 6/13/2008 - 3:05:10 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESTORE SALE: Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The ReStore is located at Peace Frogs on Rt. 14 & 3 just outside Gloucester Court House. Come buy used construction materials and supplies. The telephone number for the ReStore is 804-210-1193.
CANOE AND KAYAK RACES AT BEAVERDAM PARK: Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to Noon. $20 fee. Contact 693-2107.
LEARNING TO LIVE AT THE END OF LIFE SERIES: A series for anyone interested in learning about end of life care. Begins June 17th for four consecutive weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church. Contact Beth Riehle-Biscan at sbriehle@sentara.com.
CONCERT ON THE GREEN - VECTOR, the United States Air Force Band will conduct a concert on June 19th from 6-7 p.m. FREE! Contact Denise Carter at 693-1264 or dcarter@gloucesterva.info.
GLOUCESTER POINT TOWN MEETING WITH MR. CREWE: Thursday, June 19th beginning at 7 p.m. in the Abingdon Volunteer Rescue Squad Building. Contact 693-5730 or clewis@gloucesterva.info for info.
MAIN STREET AFTER 5 PM: June 20th: Includes entrance to event, dinner by Olivia`s Restaurant and two drink tickets. Featuring Fine Swiss Cheese. Buy tickets early! It sells out quickly! Contact Jenny Crittenden at 695-0700 or jenny@gmsa.hrcoxmail.com.. Cost is $25.
BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT AT BEAVERDAM PARK: Series of tournaments with final tournament in October to decide Beaverdam`s Best Fisherman of 2008. Begins on June 21st from 5 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. $30/boat with annual pass or $35/boat without pass. Contact Chuck Hyde at chyde@gloucesterva.info.
A DAY FOR JARRETT HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT: The Moose Lodge will be sponsoring a horseshoe tournament from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 22nd with all proceeds to benefit a handicapped accessible playground on Route 606. Visit www.adayforjarrett.com or contact Lisa Frush at 757-532-2336 or lfrush@cox.net.
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| | | 93. 5/15/2008 - 11:19:09 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Laurel Shelter, Inc. New Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, May 15th from 5-9 p.m. at Edgehill Shopping Center on Main Street: We invite all new volunteers and those considering volunteering to join us for this orientation class. We will discuss volunteer roles, agency information, and the basic dynamics of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
Gloucester Farmers Market: Where It`s Fresh Grown & Homemade! will be held at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church on Route 17 at Ordinary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Vendors are still being sought. A 100 square foot space cost $20 and two spaces cost $35, or vendors may pay 10% of daily sales. Sponsors are also being sought for the farmer’s market. All items offered at the market must be grown or made locally. For more information or to secure a space, call 693-9534 or visit www.gloucestervachamber.org.
Gloucester Genealogical Society Presentation on May 19th at 10 a.m. in the Gloucester Library Community Room: The speaker will be local historian and genealogist Bob Plummer, who will give a presentation titled "Names on the Gloucester Confederate Monument". In September of 1889, Gloucester residents erected a monument in the Court House Circle to memorialize those men of the county who fought and died for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Although that monument has since become one of the icons symbolizing Gloucester County, many of us today have little or no idea who those soldiers were or what family and friends they left behind. Bob’s research, first published in 2006, sought to tell the story of those men.
Samaritan Group, Inc. Golf Tourney Fund Raiser for JD Briggs Children`s Fund on Saturday, May 24th at the Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield. Contact 642-5093 for information.
Gloucester Veterans Memorial Committee Dedication of Veterans Memorial on Sunday, May 25th from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Courts Building: Gloucester County Veterans Memorial to be dedicated with keynote speaker Admiral Andrew Brown (a native of Gloucester) currently stationed at Norfolk, VA.
Gloucester Master Gardeners Fall Training: Master Gardeners are volunteers who assist their local Cooperative Extension Office in educating the public in general gardening practices. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener you must complete 50 hours of horticulture instruction as well as 50 hours as a volunteer. Fall classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 2nd through November 13th , 9 a.m. to Noon at Northside Christian Church on Route 17 in York County. The course fee is $85 and you can download and application at www.yorkcounty.gov. Application deadline is Friday, May 30th. For more information call 693-2602.
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| | | 94. 5/2/2008 - 1:26:30 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NEW! Gloucester Farmer’s Market: The 2008 Gloucester FARMER`S Market is a great way for the community to come together: to bring people into our county to shop and “see” Gloucester; to offer local residents a place to find produce, flowers, art and more. There will be 14 Market dates from May 3rd - December 6th. Check the website for all the dates. There are still openings for Vendors. $20/space or 10% of Sales. Call 693-9534 for more information or visit the Chamber of Commerce website at http://gloucesterchamber.memberlodge.org/ and go to Events (May calendar).
MAY IS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH: Month of May – Messages to Troops: The Gloucester County Library will have computer stations with the homepage set to a Department of Defense sponsored site to send messages to troops. This site encompasses all services of the military. Please stop by during regular library hours and send a message of support and receive a small gift provided by local military recruiters. This activity is in support of National Military Appreciation Month.
GLOUCESTER REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE: Gloucester Republican Committee May Meeting will be held on May 8th from 7-8:30 in the Colonial Courthouse. Visitors & guests welcome!
DOGS GONE WILD: Dogs Gone Wild Any Breed Dog Show sponsored by Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc. will be held May 10th from 9am to 2pm next on the Gloucester Library front lawn. Any and all breeds welcome with a $5.00 donation per category accepted. Contact Michelle Van Gilder at 832-3685 for information.
SAMARITAN GROUP GOLF TOURNAMENT: Samaritan Group, Inc. Golf Tournament to benefit the J.D. Briggs Childrens’ Fund will be held at the Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield on Saturday, May 24 from 9am to 3pm. Cost is $60 per person and $240 foursome. Registration forms due by May 20th and may be obtained by calling 642-5093.
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY TRUST CHANGES NAME: The Williamsburg Community Trust is now the Williamsburg Community Foundation! Applications for our next grant round can be found on our
new website http://www.williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org.
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE ANNOUNCES SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS:
VIMS After Hours Lecture Series: Join us during the coming months as the After Hours lectures series takes on the topic of global climate change. All After Hours lectures begin at 7 pm in McHugh Auditorium in Watermen`s Hall on the VIMS campus in Gloucester Point. Visit our website for specific programs and dates. http://www.vims.edu/afterhours/
Marine Science Day 2008 on Saturday, May 17, from 10 am-3 pm: VIMS will host its sixth annual Marine Science Day on VIMS` main campus in Gloucester Point, rain or shine. Parking and admission are free. Visitors will be able to examine high-tech science equipment, tour a laboratory, collect and observe aquatic animals in the York River, and discover the importance of wetlands in VIMS` Teaching Marsh. Cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and "hands-on" activities will take place throughout the day. A Children`s Center provides lots of fun, hands-on activities for the younger set, and a "Scientist for a Second" booth allows visitors to picture themselves conducting research at sea. For more information, visit the MSD page at http://www.vims.edu/events/msd.html, or call 684-7846.
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| | | 95. 3/27/2008 - 10:58:10 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
The Main Street Preservation Trust and Gloucester County invite the public to a town meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd @ 7 p.m. in the Gloucester Library community room. Frazier & Associates and Muldrow & Associates are working on a new village plan that includes an economic market study, branding recommendations and a plan for physical improvements. During the meeting, the consultants will make a presentation reviewing the scope of the project, the project goals and observations to date. The presentation will include results from the recent zip code survey conducted by merchants in the village area as well as a retail market assessment of the community. The public will then have an opportunity to provide input on potential projects for Gloucester Main Street.
Understanding Domestic Violence Training for Volunteers: The training will cover many topics including the trauma of victimization, the domestic violence cycle, and the impact of family violence on the community as a whole. Planned for April 3, 2008 from 5-9 p.m. in the Laurel Shelter Administration Office in Edgehill Shopping Center, Main Street, Gloucester. Call 694-5890.
Abingdon Ruritan Relay for Life Team is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 5 from 10 am to 2 pm on the Abingdon Ruritan Club grounds in Bena. Donate items or rent a space (vendors welcome) for $20 per space. This is a GREAT opportunity to start your spring cleaning! Need to make room in the garage? The house? The attic? DONATE YOUR ITEMS! “In Kind Gift Receipts” will be provided for your tax purposes. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society – Gloucester Relay for Life 2008. Visit www.gloucesterrelay.org for more information on events happening around the community! Any interested parties should contact 824-9667 or the Abingdon Ruritan Club at 642-9021.
Master Gardeners are volunteers who assist their local Cooperative Extension Office in educating the public in general gardening practices. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener you must complete 50 hours of horticulture instruction as well as 50 hours as a volunteer. The next class will be held from Tuesday, September 2nd through Thursday, November 13th , Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Northside Christian Church on Route 17 in York County. The course fee is $85 and you can download and application after April 1st at http://www.gloucesterva.info/ext/mastergardener/mgtrainingclass.htm. Application deadline is Monday, June 2nd. For more information call 693-2602.
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| | | 96. 3/26/2008 - 10:55:01 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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| | | 97. 3/21/2008 - 11:05:18 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
ALTEMUS TOWN MEETING ON BUDGET & REASSESSMENT: Teresa Altemus, Gloucester Board of Supervisors representative from the York District has announced a town meeting to provide citizens an opportunity to discuss the proposed FY09 Gloucester County Annual Budget and reassessment. The meeting is planned for Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Achilles Elementary School cafeteria. Gloucester Finance Director, Nickie Champion and Gloucester County Assessor, Resse Milligan will join Ms. Altemus to present information. All county residents are welcome to attend this community information meeting to share their comments or questions. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to: mailto:clewis@gloucesterva.info.
LAUREL SHELTER, INC. announces a free training session on “Responding to Clients and Crisis Situations” for Thursday, March 27th, 5-9 p.m.. This session will examine issues related to domestic and sexual violence. We will cover a variety of topics including active listening, crisis intervention, problem solving, and working the crisis hotline. Send e-mail to : mailto:lsivolcoor@verizon.net or contact 694-5890 for more information.
GLOUCESTER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA will meet Monday, March 24th, at 10 am at the Parish House of Abingdon Episcopal Church in White Marsh. The speaker for the meeting is Martha McCartney, author, lecturer, and award-winning historian. Ms. McCartney will discuss her most recent work, Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers: A Biographical Dictionary, 1607-1635, an account of more than 5,000 of Virginia’s earliest English settlers—the ordinary men, women, and children whose efforts enabled America`s first permanent English colony to become viable. In 2001, Ms. McCartney published With Reverence for the Past, a comprehensive account of Gloucester history commissioned for the county`s 350th anniversary. Contact Nadine Tatum at mailto:hope_olam@yahoo.com or 693-4274.
2008 DOGS GONE WILD - It`s back and even bigger this year! The 2008 Dogs Gone Wild All breed dog show will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2007 on the green next to the Main Street Library. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the show starts at 10:00. Make plans to join the fun and spend a great day with your dog and other dog lovers! Fantastic "doggy-bags", give-aways, and fun! fun! fun! For more information contact visit www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com, call Precious Purrs & Paws, 804.832.3685 or e-mail mailto:director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com.
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| | | 98. 3/21/2008 - 11:04:42 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
ALTEMUS TOWN MEETING ON BUDGET & REASSESSMENT: Teresa Altemus, Gloucester Board of Supervisors representative from the York District has announced a town meeting to provide citizens an opportunity to discuss the proposed FY09 Gloucester County Annual Budget and reassessment. The meeting is planned for Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Achilles Elementary School cafeteria. Gloucester Finance Director, Nickie Champion and Gloucester County Assessor, Resse Milligan will join Ms. Altemus to present information. All county residents are welcome to attend this community information meeting to share their comments or questions. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to: mailto:clewis@gloucesterva.info.
LAUREL SHELTER, INC. announces a free training session on “Responding to Clients and Crisis Situations” for Thursday, March 27th, 5-9 p.m.. This session will examine issues related to domestic and sexual violence. We will cover a variety of topics including active listening, crisis intervention, problem solving, and working the crisis hotline. Send e-mail to : mailto:lsivolcoor@verizon.net or contact 694-5890 for more information.
GLOUCESTER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA will meet Monday, March 24th, at 10 am at the Parish House of Abingdon Episcopal Church in White Marsh. The speaker for the meeting is Martha McCartney, author, lecturer, and award-winning historian. Ms. McCartney will discuss her most recent work, Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers: A Biographical Dictionary, 1607-1635, an account of more than 5,000 of Virginia’s earliest English settlers—the ordinary men, women, and children whose efforts enabled America`s first permanent English colony to become viable. In 2001, Ms. McCartney published With Reverence for the Past, a comprehensive account of Gloucester history commissioned for the county`s 350th anniversary. Contact Nadine Tatum at mailto:hope_olam@yahoo.com or 693-4274.
2008 DOGS GONE WILD - It`s back and even bigger this year! The 2008 Dogs Gone Wild All breed dog show will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2007 on the green next to the Main Street Library. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the show starts at 10:00. Make plans to join the fun and spend a great day with your dog and other dog lovers! Fantastic "doggy-bags", give-aways, and fun! fun! fun! For more information contact visit www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com, call Precious Purrs & Paws, 804.832.3685 or e-mail mailto:director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com.
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| | | 99. 3/13/2008 - 8:56:16 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THIS WEEKEND?
COURTHOUSE PLAYERS presents “An Evening by the Radio:” Step back into the days of yesteryear and listen as some nostalgic, original radio scripts come to life on WCHP Radio. Tickets for March 13th may already be sold out, but 6:30 p.m. dinner theater tickets for March 14-15 ($28) and 3 p.m. matinee showing on March 16 ($13 advance, $15 at door) are still available. For reservations, call 725-4169.
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS FREE CLINIC invites you to “A Night at the Casino:” on Saturday, March 15 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Abingdon Ruritan Club in Bena. The 3rd Annual “ Night at the Casino” is a casino-type of event with various games played with funny money. Great food from local restaurants and cash bar. Prizes raffled at the end of the evening as well as a Silent Auction. Have fun and support the G-M Free Clinic. $30 per person, call 642-1234 for tickets.
CONCERTS BY THE BAY featuring Stephen Bennett, Guitarist on Sunday, March 16 from 3-5 p.m. at Mathews High School. Stephen Bennett from Gloucester is known as a guitar master, one who consistently garners critical praise for his recordings and live performances. Bennett plays a variety of styles and guitars and is one of the world’s only performers on the harp guitar. Tickets $25 by calling 642-1859.
COMMUNITY SHRED-IT: Don’t forget to bring your documents and records for shredding to the Main Street Shopping Center this Saturday, March 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This service is free of charge to all Gloucester residents and small businesses, and is a way to dispose of up to five boxes of no longer needed personal documents in a secured manner, so there is no need for concern of consumer fraud or identity theft. For additional information on the Community Shred-It Program, or on the Great American Clean-Up, please contact the Clean Community office at 693-5370.
UPCOMING COUNTY BUDGET MEETINGS: The presentation of the FY09 Proposed Gloucester County Budget is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse. The meeting will be broadcast on Cox Cable Channel 48. On Thursday, March 27th, Ms. Altemus will conduct a town meeting at Achilles Elementary School beginning at 7 p.m. to discuss the county budget and reassessment. All county residents are invited to attend any of the scheduled meetings. Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY09 County Budget will be available for review after March 18th at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to clewis@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 100. 3/11/2008 - 3:21:19 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
In a previous Town Crier e-mail a schedule of county meetings on the FY09 County Budget were provided. Two changes have been made to the schedule previously announced with Altemus’ Town Meeting changed to March 27th and the April 19th public hearing on the budget to begin at 7pm.
UPCOMING BUDGET MEETINGS ANNOUNCED
In order to provide Gloucester citizens opportunities to be informed and involved in the FY09 Gloucester County budget process, the following meetings and hearings have been scheduled:
Tuesday, March 18
Presentation of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY09 Budget
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Thursday, March 27
Supervisor Altemus’ Town Meeting on County Budget
7 p.m. at Achilles Elementary School
Tuesday, April 15
Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
7:00 p.m. in the Page Middle School Auditorium
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 22
Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 29
Board of Supervisors Proposed Budget Adoption
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
All county residents are invited to attend any of the scheduled meetings. Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY09 County Budget will be available for review after March 18th at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to clewis@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 101. 3/11/2008 - 3:19:42 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
In a previous e-mail a schedule of county meetings on the FY09 County Budget were provided. Two changes have been made to the schedule previously announced with Altemus’ Town Meeting changed to March 27th and the April 19th public hearing on the budget to begin at 7pm.
UPCOMING BUDGET MEETINGS ANNOUNCED
In order to provide Gloucester citizens opportunities to be informed and involved in the FY09 Gloucester County budget process, the following meetings and hearings have been scheduled:
Tuesday, March 18
Presentation of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY09 Budget
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Thursday, March 27
Supervisor Altemus’ Town Meeting on County Budget
7 p.m. at Achilles Elementary School
Tuesday, April 15
Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
7:00 p.m. in the Page Middle School Auditorium
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 22
Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 29
Board of Supervisors Proposed Budget Adoption
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
All county residents are invited to attend any of the scheduled meetings. Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY09 County Budget will be available for review after March 18th at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to clewis@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 102. 3/11/2008 - 3:18:05 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
In a previous Town Crier e-mail a schedule of county meetings on the FY09 County Budget were provided. Two changes have been made to the schedule previously announced with Altemus’ Town Meeting changed to March 27th and the April 19th public hearing on the budget to begin at 7pm.
UPCOMING BUDGET MEETINGS ANNOUNCED
In order to provide Gloucester citizens opportunities to be informed and involved in the FY09 Gloucester County budget process, the following meetings and hearings have been scheduled:
Tuesday, March 18
Presentation of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY09 Budget
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Thursday, March 27
Supervisor Altemus’ Town Meeting on County Budget
7 p.m. at Achilles Elementary School
Tuesday, April 15
Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
7:00 p.m. in the Page Middle School Auditorium
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 22
Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 29
Board of Supervisors Proposed Budget Adoption
6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
All county residents are invited to attend any of the scheduled meetings. Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY09 County Budget will be available for review after March 18th at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to clewis@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 103. 2/28/2008 - 10:49:36 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Important Government and School Meetings:
*Gloucester Board of Supervisors Regular Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse or watch live on Cox Cable Channel 48.
*Gloucester Planning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting – Thursday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse or watch live on Cox Cable Channel 48.
*Gloucester County School Board - Regular Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse or watch live on Cox Cable Channel 48.
*Presentation of Gloucester County FY09 Budget – Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse or watch live on Cox Cable Channel 48.
*Comprehensive Plan Update Public Meeting – Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m., Page Middle School auditorium
*Supervisor Altemus Town Meeting – Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m., Achilles Elementary School cafeteria
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Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer Training: Learn to facilitate a support group, be a health fair representative, answer a telephone hotline, assist at Memory Walk or with other special events during our training on March 6th from 1:30-4pm at the Gloucester Active Lifestyle Center on Main Street. Call 695-9382 or e-mail Sharon Smith at mailto:s.smith1@alz.org
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RCC Non-Profit Class on Volunteer Management: Learn to recruit, train, supervise and recognize your volunteers on March 10th at the Rappahannock Community College Warsaw campus from 9:00 - 4:00; $35.00 fee. Registration info at: http://www.rcc.vccs.edu/workforce/pdfs/rcc-wcd-sp08.pdf
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Youth R.A.L.L.Y.: The Prevention Services Division of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board is sponsoring the 5th Annual Rural Virginia United Coalition R.A.L.L.Y. (Resilient Adults Leading Local Youth) on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Gloucester High School. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. This free prevention conference is for 600 middle and high school youth (ages 12-18) and adults in Essex,Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties. The primary focus of the R.A.L.L.Y. is to empower youth with tools for life. The R.A.L.L.Y. experience is a memorable one that promotes positive and healthy lifestyle choices. Together we have the power to make a difference in the lives of youth in our communities of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. A registration form can be downloaded and printed from our web site at www.rvuc.com. The forms can be faxed to 804-758-9158 or mailed back to our office at RVUC, PO Box 130, Saluda, VA 23149. Each individual (youth or adult) planning to attend needs to be registered. If you have any questions please contact Prevention Services at 1-888-PREV-550 or (804) 758-9398.
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| | | 104. 2/25/2008 - 11:42:41 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Celebrate “Healthy” Families on March 8th
The 2008 Celebrate “Healthy” Families Festival will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gloucester High School, located at 6680 Short Lane, off of Rt. 17. There will be over 65 displays, health screenings, children’s activities and a banquet of healthy foods for all ages to enjoy.
Throughout the day Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Healthcare and the Three Rivers Health District will provide various health screenings. The Gloucester Sheriff`s Department will be there to provide child identification/fingerprinting services in their outdoor mobile command unit and drive-through child safety seat checks. The popular rock climbing wall will also be outside and ready for those looking for a thrill. And for those looking for just the right book, the Gloucester Library bookmobile will be waiting for your visit.
Inside, over 60 community organizations will provide displays and exhibits promoting health and wellness themes. Roaming and strolling throughout the schools will be clowns, a juggler and balloonist joining with well-known children’s costume characters. Family and children`s activities and crafts will be available including craft centers and an obstacle and challenge course. There will be plenty of give-a-ways and drawings for prizes, so no one will leave empty-handed.
Gloucester County Public School’s Central Food Service staff will feature and provide very reasonably priced, healthy food choices to highlight the schools’ lunch program and healthy food choice promotion.
The day promises to provide a healthy fun and festive festival! Bring your family and come out and join the fun. For more information on Celebrate Healthy Families 2008, please contact either Marilyn Morris with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office (693-2602 or mamorris@vt.edu) or Christi Lewis with Gloucester Community Education (693-5730 or clewis@gloucesterva.info.)
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| | | 105. 2/25/2008 - 11:40:16 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Celebrate “Healthy” Families on March 8th
The 2008 Celebrate “Healthy” Families Festival will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gloucester High School, located at 6680 Short Lane, off of Rt. 17. There will be over 65 displays, health screenings, children’s activities and a banquet of healthy foods for all ages to enjoy.
Throughout the day Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Healthcare and the Three Rivers Health District will provide various health screenings. The Gloucester Sheriff`s Department will be there to provide child identification/fingerprinting services in their outdoor mobile command unit and drive-through child safety seat checks. The popular rock climbing wall will also be outside and ready for those looking for a thrill. And for those looking for just the right book, the Gloucester Library bookmobile will be waiting for your visit.
Inside, over 60 community organizations will provide displays and exhibits promoting health and wellness themes. Roaming and strolling throughout the schools will be clowns, a juggler and balloonist joining with well-known children’s costume characters. Family and children`s activities and crafts will be available including craft centers and an obstacle and challenge course. There will be plenty of give-a-ways and drawings for prizes, so no one will leave empty-handed.
Gloucester County Public School’s Central Food Service staff will feature and provide very reasonably priced, healthy food choices to highlight the schools’ lunch program and healthy food choice promotion.
The day promises to provide a healthy fun and festive festival! Bring your family and come out and join the fun. For more information on Celebrate Healthy Families 2008, please contact either Marilyn Morris with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office (693-2602 or mamorris@vt.edu) or Christi Lewis with Gloucester Community Education (693-5730 or clewis@gloucesterva.info.)
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| | | 106. 2/22/2008 - 9:45:06 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Joint Budget Meeting of Gloucester County School Board & Board of Supervisors to be held on Monday, February, 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gloucester High School auditorium. The meeting will also be shown on Cox Cable Channel 48.
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Celebrate “Healthy” Families 2008 will be held at Gloucester High School from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, March 8th. Come, bring your family, as there will be plenty of free children’s activities, health screenings by Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Health System and Three Rivers Health District as well as informative displays and exhibits.
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Community Shred-It Comes to Gloucester: The Gloucester Clean Community Committee announces that the first Community Shred-It program will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Main Street Center Shopping Center, as a part of the County’s Great American Clean-Up Program. This service is free of charge to all Gloucester residents and small businesses, and is a way to dispose of up to five boxes of no longer needed personal documents in a secured manner so there is no need for concern of consumer fraud or identity theft.
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League of Women Voters Lunch with the League 2/22
From: Katie Thompson
Phone: 694-3966
Email: midpenleagueofwomenvoters@yahoo.com
2nd event in the "Local Government 101" series. February topic--the role of the Board of Supervisors. Guest presenters--Teresa Altemus, Gloucester BOS chair and O. J. Cole, Mathews BOS chair. Gloucester Library (Main St). 11:30-meet & greet; 12 noon--speakers and dialogue. BYO lunch; drinks and desserts provided.
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Camp Lighthouse: Sentara Home Care Services Hospice announces its Camp Lighthouse, a bereavement camp for children who have lost a loved one. The camp provides hope and help to grieving children and offers their parents tools to cope with their loss. This year Camp Lighthouse will be held April 19 and 20 at the Triple-R Ranch in Chesapeake. The camp is available for children ages 6 to 16 who have experienced the death of a family member or loved one within the past two years. Camp Lighthouse charges a small fee per child ($15) and the remaining cost of running the camp is covered by donations from generous individuals, corporations, and community organizations. If you would like to make a contribution to Camp Lighthouse or know anyone who can benefit, please call Sentara Home Care Services at (757) 549-7755.
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| | | 107. 2/21/2008 - 10:03:15 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET CONNECTED! Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit groups and information of interest to all. For March`s CommunityConnection please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm.
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| | | 108. 2/8/2008 - 9:31:47 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Point Library Public Hearing
February 12, 2008, 7PM
Achilles Cafetorium
Come give your input for the proposed relocation of the Point Branch Library
For more information contact Marge Jones at 693-2998 or mailto:mjones@gloucesterva.info.
BOARD MINUTES AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Minutes for the Board of Supervisors` January 2nd Meeting are now available on the County`s Internet web site…You may access this feature by logging on to:
http://www.gloucesterva.info
or
http://www.gloucesterva.info/board/meetingdocs.htm
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| | | 109. 2/1/2008 - 8:21:24 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Samaritan Request for Furniture
From: Marsha K. Miller
Phone: 804-693-2252
Email: ghpi@verizon.net
Web Address:
Specific Comments: We have a request from a disabled mom for beds for her two sons and for herself. The reqeust is for two (2)complete twin beds and one (1) full size bed (frames/mattress/box-springs) we are hoping someone will be able to donate these items.
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| | | 110. 1/31/2008 - 1:43:12 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Gloucester Board of Supervisors Meeting to Move to GHS
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors will move their regular meeting planned for Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from the Colonial Courthouse to Gloucester High School auditorium to better accommodate citizens interested in attending. The board will convene in the Colonial Courthouse at 6:30 p.m. to pass the appropriate resolution to change the meeting location to G.H.S. and then relocate to the G.H.S. auditorium. The meeting will also be cablecast on Cox Channel 48. For more information please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730.
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| | | 111. 1/31/2008 - 1:40:39 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Gloucester Board of Supervisors Meeting to Move to GHS
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors will move their regular meeting planned for Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from the Colonial Courthouse to Gloucester High School auditorium to better accommodate citizens interested in attending. The board will convene in the Colonial Courthouse at 6:30 p.m. to pass the appropriate resolution to change the meeting location to G.H.S. and then relocate to the G.H.S. auditorium. The meeting will also be cablecast on Cox Channel 48. For more information please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730.
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| | | 112. 1/28/2008 - 3:10:00 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
SUPERVISOR ALTEMUS TO CONDUCT TOWN MEETING
Teresa Altemus, Chairperson of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors and York District representative, has announced a town meeting on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Achilles Elementary School cafetorium. Mrs. Altemus would like to invite interested community members to meet with her and share comments, concerns and questions about issues related to the York District or county government.
For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 113. 1/28/2008 - 3:08:20 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
SUPERVISOR ALTEMUS TO CONDUCT TOWN MEETING
Teresa Altemus, Chairperson of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors and York District representative, has announced a town meeting on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Achilles Elementary School cafetorium. Mrs. Altemus would like to invite interested community members to meet with her and share comments, concerns and questions about issues related to the York District or county government.
For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 114. 12/20/2007 - 8:54:53 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
APPLEBEE’S Flap Jack Breakfast Fundraiser For the American Red Cross - Gloucester Office
Tickets (cost $5.00) are on sale now in time for the Holiday’s
Excellent - STOCKING Stuffers
Event to be held on Jan 05, 2007 from 8-10a
For more information please contact the Red Cross - Gloucester Office at 642-9478.
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CELEBRATE "HEALTHY" FAMILIES 2008
DON`T WAIT TO PARTICIPATE
Celebrate “Healthy” Families 2008 will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gloucester High School. The health and wellness theme will provide a new focus for the festival as displays and exhibits, activities and seminars, screenings and testing, and entertainment and events will center on healthy families and communities.
Non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate and exhibit for free. The registration deadline is Monday, February 11, 2008. You can register your non-profit, community-based exhibit online at: http://www.gloucesterva.info/extapps/celebratehealthyfamiliesform1.asp or by calling the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Gloucester Office at 693-2602.
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| | | 115. 12/13/2007 - 8:11:13 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
There will be Child Safety Seat check on Sunday December 16, 2007 from 11 am to 3 pm in the parking lot of York River Crossing in front of Food Lion. Depuites will be on hand to assist installing child seats or answer any questions. For more information contact Sgt. Jason Klink at 693-3890 or e-mail mailto:jklink@gloucesterva.info
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This Saturday, December 15, we need six to eight volunteers to assist with clearing the warehouse area at Peace Frogs that we will lease. We have a donated sunroom that we need to bring from a storage unit in Hayes to the Peace Frogs warehouse. Some of the items are 16 ft long and weigh 200 pounds. If you can help, please call Jim Robinson for details, 804-693-7386.
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| | | 116. 11/30/2007 - 2:46:05 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits: GET CONNECTED! Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit groups and information of interest to all. For December`s CommunityConnection please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm.
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| | | 117. 11/30/2007 - 1:32:53 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
GLOUCESTER NEEDY CHILDREN`S FUND NEEDS DONATIONS:
Efforts are well underway for our Gloucester Needy Children’s Fund. The funds donated are used to support our Shop – With – A – Cop event for less fortunate children.
We are being overwhelmed with referrals for children to participate in this years Shop – With – A – Cop event. We have raised over $7,000. However, we are in need of more funds to make this event possible. We do not want to have to turn children away due to lack of funds.
Again, I know the Holiday Season is upon us and we are all feeling the holiday pinch but if you can assist us in providing Holiday cheer to some of the less fortunate children of Gloucester County we would very much appreciate it. We appreciate any amount of donation that you are able to give. The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is working diligently to increase our funds so that we do not have to turn anyone away.
Again, if you are able to contribute – we greatly appreciate your support! If you prefer to pay via check instead of cash – checks may be made payable to the Gloucester Needy Children’s Fund. You may forward these checks in a sealed envelope via departmental mail, place it in an envelope and put “Gloucester Needy Children’s fund on it and bring it to the Sheriff’s Office, or give me a call and we would be happy to come to you and pick it up.
If you have any questions, please email Laura Morris at mailto:lmorris@gloucesterva.info or call me at 693-1100!
On behalf of all the members of the Investigations Division - thank you for your support! Thanks in advance.
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| | | 118. 11/8/2007 - 1:17:55 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER:
On November 15, the Rappahannock Region Small Business Development Center will conduct a First Steps to Starting a Business Seminar at the Rappahannock Community College, Warsaw Campus. This seminar will provide the basic of self-evaluation, the idea, entrepreneurship, defining the need, determining the feasibility and what actions are necessary. Topics include analytical methods, research sources, the legal forms of business, record keeping, laws, regulations and policies, and a discussion on the value and importance of Business Plans and Financial Analysis. Pre-registration and a materials fee of $20.00 are required before or by close of business November 14.
To register for this seminar, call Joy Corprew at the RRSBDC at 804-333-0286 or email jcorprew@umw.edu for additional information. The RRSBDC Warsaw Office serves the counties of Essex, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland.
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The Internal Revenue Service unveiled a special new section today on IRS.gov for people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure. The IRS
also reassured homeowners that, although mortgage workouts and foreclosures can have tax consequences, special relief provisions can often reduce or eliminate the tax bite for financially strapped borrowers who lose their homes. The new section of IRS.gov includes a variety of information, including a worksheet designed to help borrowers determine whether any of the foreclosure-related relief provisions apply to them. For those taxpayers who find they owe additional tax, it also includes a form they can use to request a payment agreement with the IRS. . In some cases, eligible taxpayers may qualify to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount due using an offer-in-compromise. The IRS urges struggling homeowners to consider their options carefully before giving up their homes through foreclosure. To find out more visit www.irs.gov, Questions and Answers on Home Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation.
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| | | 119. 11/1/2007 - 2:58:58 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Gloucester Sheriff`s Office in cooperation with Gloucester Triad and the Commonwealth`s Attorney`s Office will be collecting old cell phones. The collected cell phones are sent to 911Cellphonebank.org and refurbished. 911Cellphonebank.org then sends refurbished phones back to us to provide emergency communications for seniors and victims of abuse. At this moment, collection boxes are at the Sheriff`s Office and the Commonwealth`s Attorneys Office. We will be talking with other businesses in the county to ask for their participation too. If you happen to know a business owner that would like to provide a drop point for these phones please e-mail mailto:rrichmond@gloucesterva.info.
MP League of Women Voters is sponsoring a "General Assembly Preview Forum" with Del. Harvey Morgan and Sen. Thomas Norment on November 7th at 7 p.m. in the Gloucester Library. This free event will give citizens a chance to listen to and dialogue with our representatives about the many important issues to be considered in the upcoming session. Come out and let your elected officials know what issues are important to YOU!
CERT Class: The Gloucester C.E.R.T. class trains citizens to be prepared during an emergency and trains them to be available to help their community in times of need . The class is 16 hours and will be offered on November 10 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. To register contact Jane Wenner at 693-1391.
The Diversity Advisory Council of Gloucester County Public Schools is seeking a parent representative to serve on the council. The council’s mission and purpose is to assist and advise the Gloucester County School Board on matters related to diversity, especially as they relate to student achievement. Interested parents are asked to contact the Department of Community Education by phone at 693-5730 or complete a volunteer board bak form at www.gloucesterva.info, under "Select an E-Service" choose Boards/Commissions online-info. On the interest form, please list Diversity Advisory Council under “Other Choices.”
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| | | 120. 10/30/2007 - 11:09:38 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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| | | 121. 10/26/2007 - 12:25:49 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Seeking Clean Community Coordinator for Gloucester: Gloucester Community Education is currently recruiting a Clean Community Coordinator. The position is part-time 20 hrs a week with leave benefits. For more information or to download an application, go to www.gloucesterva.info/hr.
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BAY AGING SEEKING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: Professional opportunity for a dynamic person eager to build a career working with our successful housing team to secure property and financing to build service enriched housing for seniors. Must be able to handle many projects/opportunities at once, fast yet accurate. Requires demonstrated excellent writing, public speaking, interpersonal and computer skills. Bachelor`s degree or experience preferred. Full time with excellent benefits. Salary $40,000 and beyond DOQ. Email or mail cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Bay Abing, attention Joshua Gemerek: jgemerek@bayaging.org.
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APPLICATIONS FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE through the Virginia Department of Social Services` (VDSS) Energy Assistance Program are being accepted
through Friday, Nov. 9, at local departments of social services. Fuel Assistance helps households meet their home heating needs. To qualify, a
one-person household`s maximum gross monthly income cannot exceed $1,107. For a household of four, the maximum gross monthly income level is $2,238. Lower-income households and members of at-risk groups, including the elderly and disabled, are encouraged to apply. Contact Gloucester Social Services at 693-2671. * Eligibility screening & application > http://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/fuel/=20
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
From: PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORTSTAFF
Phone: 757-220-6500
Email: POCONNOR52@YAHOO.COM
Web Address:
Specific Comments: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Available: The PENINSULA ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF (PALS) - ["PALS" is the local Peninsula Chapter of NALS (www.nals.org)], -is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a deserving student who is interested in pursuing a career in the legal field (legal support staff personnel, secretarial, law enforcement, court system, criminal justice, paralegal, attorney). All High School Seniors and above who are furthering their education at the college level, are invited to visit their H.S.Guidance Counselor for an application form between November 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008. Scholarship winner will be announced March 17, 2008. The winner is then eligible to compete for the State level $1,000 scholarship. Questions? Contact Pat O`Connor at poconnor52@yahoo.com
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| | | 122. 10/24/2007 - 9:27:03 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Part-time Clean Community Coordinator Needed
Community Education is currently recruiting a Clean Community Coordinator. The position is 20 hours per week with leave benefits. Visit online at http://www.gloucesterva.info/hr for details and to download an application. Applications due November 1st.
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| | | 123. 10/18/2007 - 11:22:53 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
ADDITIONAL TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MIDDLE PENINSULA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTER`S CANDIDATE FORUM FOR SCHOOL BOARD
Date: 10/22/2007 - 10/22/2007
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Details: School Board Candidate Forum
Location: Gloucester Public Library, 6920 Main Street
Fee: Free
Contact: Katie Thompson 694-3966
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GLOUCESTER COALITION CANDIDATES FORUM
October 24, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Page Middle School
This forum is for candidates for the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff.
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HOUSEHOLD HARMFUL WASTE COLLECTION
From: Sara Delo
Phone: 693.5370
Email: sdelo@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: www.gloucesterva.info/clean
Specific Comments: HOUSEHOLD HARMFUL WAST COLLECTION Saturday, October 20, 9:30 to 3:30 ONLY, Guinea Road Convenience Center ACCEPTABLE WASTE: pool chemicals, car fluids, lawn and yard chemicals, oil-based paint, drain cleaners, batteries, mercury, computers and monitors NOT ACCEPTABLE: TV sets, computer printers or keyboards, asbestos, household trash, drugs or medical waste
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| | | 124. 10/18/2007 - 9:04:50 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
WEEKLY TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
AMERICAN RED CROSS - GLOUCESTER CHAPTER BLOOD DRIVE
Monday - October 22, 2007 at the Church of Saint Therese
Noon to 6 p.m.
For more information call 642-9478
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GLOUCESTER SHERIFF`S OFFICE CONDUCTING ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN
The Gloucester Sheriff`s Office will be conducting a strategic, two week, anti-litter campaign starting on October 19th through November 1st. This campaign is designed to heighten the awareness of the community of the costly and unsightly results of littering. Whether it`s tossing a fast food bag out of the car window, debris flying out of the back of a truck or trailer, or even something as small as a cigarette butt, it`s littering. Speaking of costly, did you know that littering is a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail AND a $2500.00 fine? It seems hardly worth the trouble of rolling the window down to throw something out. PLEASE, use a trash bag in your car, if you smoke PLEASE keep your butts in the ashtray or a portable smokeless ashtray.
If you are witness to any of these infractions, you are encouraged to call the Sheriff`s Office at 693-3890. Please be sure to include as much detail about:
1. the vehicle
2. the incident itself
3. the person involved
4. the location
5. anything else that will help us to identify the responsible parties
Thank you for taking time to read this AND helping to make our community as clean as it can be!
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YELP FOR HELP- BOW WOW HOWL-O-WEEN NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.832.3685
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Help! We need volunteers to assist with our Dog Halloween Party on 10/27 from 9-12. We need help with the following areas: games, registration, costume judges, photos, decorations, and lots more. We are also looking for people to host some of our dogs at the event by handling them so that they can participate! If you can help, please call 804.832.3685 or email us at director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com Thanks!
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| | | 125. 10/5/2007 - 8:32:21 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SCARECROWS ON MAIN STREET CONTEST - EXTENDED DEADLINE
The Cook Foundation has extended the dealine for entry for the Scarecrows on Main Street Contest to October 19th! Please contact Jenny Crittenden at 695-0700 if you would like to enter or mail your entry form to the Cook Foundation at P.O. Box 1383, Gloucester, VA 23061. Choose from the following categories: Most Beautfiul, Most Funniest, Most Original, and Most Scary. Entry prizes given to each scarecrow entered and First Place Prizes given in each category!
MIDDLE PENINSULA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
CANDIDATE FORUM--SCHOOL BOARD
October 22, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Gloucester Public Library, 6920 Main Street
Contact: Katie Thompson
Phone: 694-3966
Email: midpenleagueofwomenvoters@yahoo.com
Forum for Gloucester School Board candidates.The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed citizen participation in government. The League does not support or oppose candidates of any party in elections. For more information, contact League President Katie Thompson at 804-694-3966.
C.E.R.T. CLASSES OFFERED
C.E.R.T. Class Be prepared and help out in your Community !
Gloucester Fire and Rescue Station 1
November 10 & 17, 2007, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Gloucester C.E.R.T. class trains citizens to be prepared during an emergency and trains them to be available to help their community in times of need . The class is 16 hours.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/es
CONTACT: Jane Wenner, 693-1391 or e-mail jwenner@gloucesterva.info.
ABINGDON WOMAN`S CLUB FALL BAZAAR
From: Noel Priseler
Phone: 642-1234
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: What you`ll find at the Fall Bazaar just in time for the holidays: home-baked goodies, homemade crafts, while elephants, Silent Auction, jewelry and purse displays, gourmet foods, giveaway drawing and more. Come join us on November 10 at Bethany United Methodist Church, Hayes Rd., Gloucester Point from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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| | | 126. 9/25/2007 - 2:38:29 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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| | | 127. 9/17/2007 - 10:51:09 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Gloucester County Public Schools Career and Technical Education, in partnership with Gloucester Community Education, have joined forces to provide a variety of adult learning opportunities for the fall of 2007. Classes will begin the week of October 15th and be held one day per week for eight weeks at various public school facilities throughout the county. Deadline for class registration is Friday, October 5. Each class will cost $35 (materials may be extra) and a minimum of 8 participants will be needed for each class offered. Class offerings include: Adult Beginning Guitar, Intro to Video Production, Advanced Video Production, Basic Word and Keyboard, Basic Internet, Beadwork Beginner, Beadwork Advanced, Spanish, and Wordworking.
Deadline to register is October 5th. A link to class descriptions, times/dates, fees and registration info is available at: http://www.gloucesterva. info/commed/Services/adulted.htm
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| | | 128. 9/17/2007 - 10:43:10 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Gloucester County Public Schools Career and Technical Education, in partnership with Gloucester Community Education, have joined forces to provide a variety of adult learning opportunities for the fall of 2007. Classes will begin the week of October 15th and be held one day per week for eight weeks at various public school facilities throughout the county. Deadline for class registration is Friday, October 5. Each class will cost $35 (materials may be extra) and a minimum of 8 participants will be needed for each class offered. Class offerings include: Adult Beginning Guitar, Intro to Video Production, Advanced Video Production, Basic Word and Keyboard, Basic Internet, Beadwork Beginner, Beadwork Advanced, Spanish, and Wordworking.
Deadline to register is October 5th. A link to class descriptions, times/dates, fees and registration info is available at: http://www.gloucesterva. info/commed/Services/adulted.htm
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| | | 129. 9/7/2007 - 9:32:53 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
2007 Guinea Jubilee Unveiling
From: Tara Thomas, Co-Chair
Phone: 804-642-2572
Email: taraleighthomas@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.guineajubilee.com
Specific Comments: The 2007 Guinea Jubilee Unveiling will be held on Sunday, September 9, at 2:00pm at the Abingdon Ruritan Club in Bena. Activities will include the introduction of the 2007 print contest winner and unveiling of this year`s print as well as the announcement of the 2007 Grand Marshal. The new print will be on sale at the Unveiling and will remain on sale at Mo Stuff between the Unveiling and the Festival. The event is free and open to the public.
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| | | 130. 9/6/2007 - 4:22:46 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/gangforum.pdf and find an invitation to attend the September 20th Public Forum on Gangs and Youth Violence, to be held at Gloucester High School (Auditorium) at 6:30 pm.
We’d appreciate any help you can give us in publicizing this important community issue forum through your church, be it through your bulletin boards, special announcements or possibly in your church bulletins.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this important forum, so please feel free to share this information by forwarding this email and attachment.
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| | | 131. 9/6/2007 - 4:21:42 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Please visit www.gloucesterva.info/commed/gangforum.pdf and find an invitation to attend the September 20th Public Forum on Gangs and Youth Violence, to be held at Gloucester High School (Auditorium) at 6:30 pm.
We’d appreciate any help you can give us in publicizing this important community issue forum through your church, be it through your bulletin boards, special announcements or possibly in your church bulletins.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend this important forum, so please feel free to share this information by forwarding this email and attachment.
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| | | 132. 9/4/2007 - 3:20:59 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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| | | 133. 8/28/2007 - 9:10:45 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON
NEW COUNTY JAIL EXPANSION
Board of Supervisors members, Michelle Ressler (At-Large) and Burton Bland (Ware District) will be conducting a town meeting and informational session on the proposed county jail expansion plans. The meeting is planned for Thursday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Botetourt Elementary School library. Joining Mr. Bland and Ms. Ressler will be Gloucester County Sheriff, Robin Stanaway. All interested community members are invited to attend the informational meeting to learn more about the proposed jail expansion and to share their comments, concerns, or questions. For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 134. 8/28/2007 - 9:09:09 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON
NEW COUNTY JAIL EXPANSION
Board of Supervisors members, Michelle Ressler (At-Large) and Burton Bland (Ware District) will be conducting a town meeting and informational session on the proposed county jail expansion plans. The meeting is planned for Thursday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Botetourt Elementary School library. Joining Mr. Bland and Ms. Ressler will be Gloucester County Sheriff, Robin Stanaway. All interested community members are invited to attend the informational meeting to learn more about the proposed jail expansion and to share their comments, concerns, or questions. For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 135. 8/17/2007 - 8:20:06 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Roll Up Your Sleeve
Roll Away a Winner
2nd Annual Great American Jeep Giveaway
Red Cross Blood Drive
Newington Baptist Church
Monday, August 20th
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Every donor will receive a limited edition American Red Cross T-shirt and be registered to win a 2007 Jeep Patriot!
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| | | 136. 8/10/2007 - 9:12:44 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WORKERS NEEDED FOR COUNTY FAIR:
Employment Opportunity at Gloucester County Fair, $ 6.50 an hour, Friday night, Saturday – all shifts, & Sunday – all shifts. Just report to cotton candy booth at the fair grounds for job duties.
RAPPAHANNOCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFERS NEW NONPROFIT PROGRAM!
Register TODAY for Rappahannock Community College’s New Nonprofit Program!
Classes start in September!
Information on courses offered:
http://www.rappahannock.edu/workforce/documents/nonprofitflyer.pdf
Registration Form:
http://www.rappahannock.edu/workforce/pdfs/registration_form.pdf
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| | | 137. 8/3/2007 - 3:16:19 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to the extended period of extreme heat conditions, Senior Centers throughout the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck will have extended hours today through the following week, the week of August 6 through 10. Bay Aging centers will welcome all residents 60 and older to visit and escape from the extreme heat.
Seniors who have no air conditioning are welcome to visit their county’s senior activity center. Lunch will be provided. Please bring necessary medications and snacks. You may also sign up for help through the Fan Care and Cooling Assistance programs at the centers.
Anyone who is interested in going to a center may call Bay Aging’s Care Coordination Office; in the Northern Neck, call 1.800.493.0238; in the Middle Peninsula, call 1.800.693.6109. Call by 11 a.m. if you would like to attend.
For additional information contact Patsy Taylor, Vice-President of Care Coordination at Bay Aging – 1.800.493.0238.
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| | | 138. 8/2/2007 - 3:11:10 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET CONNECTED!
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| | | 139. 7/31/2007 - 1:21:56 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Court House Players Auditions for 1776
From: Kitty Witty
Phone: 804-642-6990
Email: karyn_haywood@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.courthouseplayers.org
Specific Comments: The Court House Players Announce Auditions for the Tony Award winning musical, 1776, Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 pm. Ware Episcopal Church, 7825 John Clayton Memorial Highway (Route 14), Gloucester, VA 23061. Needed: 25 men and 2 women. Bring a prepared song – an accompanist will be provided. No a cappella auditions, please! Backstage and set construction assistance is also needed. Production dates: November 8, 9, 10 and 11 at Gloucester High School. For more information, please call Kitty Witty, director at 804-642-6990 or Debbie Krahn, producer at 804-725-2989.
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| | | 140. 7/19/2007 - 12:39:03 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
If any of you know elderly people who might be in danger due to the exteme heat and humidity, please let them know about this option … many thanks.
Senior Centers will have extended hours today, Wednesday, July 18, through this coming Friday, July 20. Bay Aging centers will welcome all residents 60 and older to visit and escape from the extreme heat.
Seniors who have no air conditioning are free to visit their county’s senior activity center. Lunch will be provided. Please bring necessary medications and snacks. You may also sign up for help through the Fan Care and Cooling Assistance programs at the centers.
Anyone who is interested in going to a center may call Bay Aging’s Care Coordination Office; in the Northern Neck, call 1.800.493.0238; in the Middle Peninsula, call 1.800.693.6109. Call by 11 a.m. if you would like to attend.
For additional information contact Patsy Taylor, Vice-President of Care Coordination at Bay Aging – 1.800.493.0238.
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| | | 141. 7/16/2007 - 11:52:23 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Would you like to make a difference in a child’s life? Do you want to be involved in YOUR child’s education? Be a school volunteer!
The Gloucester Department of Community Education is hosting a County Wide volunteer orientation for parents and community members of all ages who are interested in any capacity of volunteering at one of our 6 elementary schools. There are many, many volunteering opportunities so please join us on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the main branch of the Gloucester Library to learn more about volunteering!
Community Education Coordinators will be on hand to talk one-on-one with you about your volunteering interests and availability.
A volunteer orientation is required for all of our volunteers so please contact Deanna Johnson, at 693.1254 or any of the six Community Education Coordinators listed in the phone book for more information.
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| | | 142. 7/9/2007 - 1:29:24 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BAY AGING: Bay Aging is once again opening all its Senior Activity Centers 5 days this week with extended hours and is welcoming all residents 60 and older to visit and escape from the extreme heat.
Seniors who have no air conditioning are free to visit their county’s senior activity center. Lunch will be provided. Please bring necessary medications and snacks. You may also sign up for help through the Fan Care and Cooling Assistance programs at the centers.
Anyone who is interested in going to a center may call Bay Aging’s Care Coordination Office; in the Northern Neck, call 1.800.493.0238; in the Middle Peninsula, call 1.800.693.6109. Call by 11 a.m. if you would like to attend.
For additional information contact Patsy Taylor, Vice-President of Care Coordination at Bay Aging – 1.800.493.0238.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:is in need of a volunteer coordinate their volunteer program which entails recruiting, training, and planning recognition for our volunteers. If interested, please call me, 804-695-9655, or email me, hfhgm@hfhgm.hrcoxmail.com.
DISCOUNT FAIR TICKETS AVAILABLE: The Gloucester County Fair and Carnival will be held August 8-12 at Ark Park. Advance Carnival Ride Tickets are now on sale at Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
This $10 ticket entitles you to ONE UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND. Yes, you can ride as many rides and as many times as you like during ONE of the following time frames:
Wednesday, August 8 – 6-10 pm
Thursday, August 9 – 6-10 pm
Saturday, August 11 from Noon to 5 pm
Sunday, August 12 from 2 to 10 pm
Simply redeem your ticket for a wristband at the Fair.
Stop by the PRT Office, located at 6467 Main Street Main Street, today for your ticket!
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
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| | | 143. 6/29/2007 - 1:58:26 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Please note that in the July CommunityConnection announcement there was an incorrect link to the award-winning Gloucester County website! The correct link is www.gloucesterva.info
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| | | 144. 6/28/2007 - 8:20:35 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Gloucester County American Red Cross will be holding a
“Flap Jack Fundraiser” at Applebee’s in Gloucester on July 14, 2007 from 8am-10am. which include two pancakes, sausage , coffee or juice.
Tickets can be purchased from Board Members:
Bob Gallagher, Tom Arnold, Susan Miller, Rev. James Harris, Serita Lee, Anna Harwood, Shelly Johnson, Stan Owens, Pat Snyder, Joseph Culkin , & Wilma Burkett.
They may also be purchased at the Chapter House @ 2823 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072 804-642-9478.
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHUTTLE BUSES
From: Denise Carter
Phone: 804-693-1262
Email: dcarter@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: http://gloucesterva.info/pr/events/74.htm
Specific Comments: JULY 4TH FIREWORKS Shuttle Buses to Gloucester Point Beach Park. Park you vehicle in the Park and Ride lot located at 7599 Guinea Road and catch a shuttle to Gloucester Point Beach Park! The shuttles are FREE and will leave the Park and Ride from 5 pm to 8 pm. Return shuttles will begin at 9 pm. Shuttles will stop at Gloucester Point Beach Park and the Park and Ride lots ONLY. Shuttles are not handicapped accessible. Handicapped parking is located in the Gloucester Point Beach Park lot, follow Greate Road to the park for parking directions. No pets are allowed on shuttle buses. For more information please call Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 693-2355
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| | | 145. 6/27/2007 - 10:45:07 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
CommunityConnection for July 2007 is now available. Please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm for the latest information!
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| | | 146. 6/11/2007 - 8:15:22 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Peninsula Medical Reserve Corps
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/MRC/peninsulamrc/
Contact: Jennifer Freeland
Phone: 757-594-8045
Start Date: 6/26/2007
End Date: 6/26/2007
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: 0
Event Description: MRC Orientation Location: Page Middle School Library, 5628 George Wshgtn Hwy Event Details: The PENINSULA Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteer Orientation will prepare volunteers to augment and assist existing community operations during large-scale emergencies, aid in the response to pressing healthcare needs, and improve community emergency preparedness.
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| | | 147. 6/5/2007 - 10:14:39 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Habitat for Humanity - Volunteers Needed
From: Jennifer Doss, Construction Supervisor
Phone: 804-815-5180
Email: jenleecheer@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Habitat for Humanity of Gloucester-Mathews is trying to complete the construction of the Montgomery house in Mathews. Only a few items are left to complete before obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. We need volunteers to help with: clean-up of the yard, hanging towel bars & mirrors, backsplash over the stove, patch a small hole under the exhaust fan, and hang five shutters. Yard clean-up is most important at this time. There are some downed trees that require a chainsaw. Once they are cleared we can proceed with driveway, landscaping, and the shed. If you are able to help in any way, or are involved in a church or civic group that will volunteer, please contact me via email or on my cell at 804-815-5180. Thank you for your continued support of HFHGM.
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| | | 148. 6/4/2007 - 12:39:46 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Habitat Seeks Office Helper
From: Frank Bryan
Phone: 695-9655
Email: hfhgm@hfhgm.hrcoxmail.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Habitat for Humanity is looking for a volunteer office assistant to help out in the office a couple of mornings a week. If interested, please contact 695-9655 or send email.
Dogs Gone Wild!
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.832.3685
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Sign Up Today to be part of Dogs Gone Wild! A fresh and fun dog show for all types of dogs! Catagories include Most Ear-resistable ears, best kisser and much, much more. Sat. August 4 - Main Street Shopping Center - Gloucester. Visit our website for more details.
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| | | 149. 5/24/2007 - 1:23:02 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bike safety-nutrition class/with free helmet giveaway for kids 4-7 years old
Sponsored by Gloucester Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Department of Health
Contact: Liz Hayes
Phone: 804-693-1265
Email: ehayes@vt.edu
Start Date: 6/9/2007
End Date: 6/9/2007
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Gloucester County Library Main St. Gloucester,Va.
Event Details: The Gloucester County Cooperative Extension will offer a bike safety and a nutrition class on Saturday June 9, 2007 at 10:am at the Gloucester Library.Those that attend this class will recieve a free helmet.Only for children 4-7 that don`t have a helmet or that have out grown their helmet.
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| | | 150. 5/24/2007 - 1:22:33 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bike safety-nutrition class/with free helmet giveaway for kids 4-7 years old
Sponsored by Gloucester Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Department of Health
Contact: Liz Hayes
Phone: 804-693-1265
Email: ehayes@vt.edu
Start Date: 6/9/2007
End Date: 6/9/2007
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Gloucester County Library Main St. Gloucester,Va.
Event Details: The Gloucester County Cooperative Extension will offer a bike safety and a nutrition class on Saturday June 9, 2007 at 10:am at the Gloucester Library.Those that attend this class will recieve a free helmet.Only for children 4-7 that don`t have a helmet or that have out grown their helmet.
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| | | 151. 5/23/2007 - 8:01:42 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
League of Women Voters General Assemby Forum 6/06
From: Nadine Tatum, MPLWV MAL Vice-President
Phone: 804-693-4274
Email: severnhall@peoplepc.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Middle Peninsula Member-at-Large Unit of the Virginia League of Women Voters will host its 2nd annual "General Assembly Wrap-up" forum at 7pm on Wednesday, June 6th, in the Gloucester Colonial Courthouse (Historic Court Circle, Main Street). Guest speakers will be Senator Thomas K. Norment (Republican, 3rd Senate District) and Delegate Harvey Morgan (Republican, 98th House District), who will review the accomplishments of the 2007 General Assembly session. A question and answer period will follow. This is a free event, and all residents of the Middle Peninsula are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact chapter president Katie Thompson at 804-694-3966 or chapter vice-president Nadine Tatum at 804-693-4274.
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| | | 152. 5/18/2007 - 8:21:10 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
League of Women Voters Presentation on Global Warming
From: Nadine Tatum, MPLVA MAL Unit Vice-President
Phone: 804-693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Sponsored by the Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters on Sunday, May 20th, from 2-5pm in the Gloucester Library Community Room. Dr. Joel Levine, Senior Research Scientist of the NASA Langley Research Center, has a rich history of work within this field, having served as the co-creator and science host for the PBS television series, "Mission EarthBound" and host for four other PBS programs. In January 2007, Dr. Levine was appointed Program Scientist, Mars Scout Program, Mars Exploration Program, Science Mission Directorate with NASA Headquarters. Please join us for an enlightening and informative presentation!
Gloucester Genealogical Society Meeting 5/21
From: Nadine Tatum, GGSV Vice-President
Phone: 804-693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.rootsweb.com/~vaggsv.
Specific Comments: The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia meets on Monday, May 21st, at 10am in the Community Room of the Gloucester Public Library, Main Branch.The meeting will feature a presentation and book signing by Dr. Linwood " Little Bear" Custalow and Angela Daniel "Silver Star", co-authors of the newly published The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History. The authors note that their book shares for the first time the sacred and previously unpublished oral history of the Mattaponi tribe, one of the original tribes of the Powhatan chiefdom encountered by the Jamestown founders. Dr. Custalow was the first Virginia Indian to become a physician. Ms. Daniel is currently pursuing a Ph.D in anthropology at the College of William and Mary. Free and open to the public.
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| | | 153. 5/17/2007 - 8:31:01 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Are you working with a youth focused organization and would like to encourage positive changes? Do you have the skills to plan and organize?
The next Rural Virginia United Coalition (RVUC) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the Prevention Services Office in Middlesex County beginning at 6:00 pm. The RVUC is the umbrella organization created to unify and strengthen the ten Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck Prevention Alliances in their efforts to prevent substance use (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs), violence, school failure, juvenile delinquency, and teen pregnancy. The RVUC is a partner with the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board Prevention Services Division, and collaborates with schools, civic groups, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, government agencies, and parents.
Each county Prevention Alliance is given the opportunity to share with others their accomplishments and the programs that they are conducting in their community. A review of the coalitions past activities and committees (R.A.L.L.Y., Boys & Girls Club Task Force, Clean Indoor Air Campaign, Town Hall Meetings on Preventing Underage Drinking, Suicide Prevention Task Force) and the creation of the Tobacco Prevention Task Force and the Youth Alcohol Prevention Task Force committees will be discussed. All RVUC members, new and previous years` R.A.L.L.Y. volunteers, and mini-grant recipients are encouraged to attend.
A light dinner will be served promptly at 6 pm. If you are interested in attending this meeting and would like to learn more about joining this organization, please call Chair Michael Taylor or Vice-Chair Lynn Jaeger at 1-888-PREV-550 or log onto www.rvuc.com. The meeting location is 872 General Puller Highway, 2nd Floor, Saluda, VA.
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| | | 154. 5/10/2007 - 10:11:16 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
SENATOR WEBB REPRESETNATIVE IN GLOUCESTER
A staff representative from Senator Jim Webb`s Office will be at the Gloucester Library on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, from 10am-1pm to be available to constitents on issues of concern or assist with difficulties related to Social Security and Medicare benefits, veterans` benefits, legal immigration, federal student loans, military service, and other federally-related matters.
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| | | 155. 5/10/2007 - 10:09:37 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
SENATOR WEBB IN GLOUCESTER
From: Senator Webb`s Office
Phone: 804-771-2221
Email: http://www.webb.senate.gov/contact/
Web Address: http://www.webb.senate.gov/
Specific Comments: A staff representative from Senator Jim Webb`s Office will be at the Gloucester Library on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, from 10am-1pm to be available to constitents on issues of concern or assist with difficulties related to Social Security and Medicare benefits, veterans` benefits, legal immigration, federal student loans, military service, and other federally-related matters.
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| | | 156. 5/3/2007 - 3:45:06 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
The CommunityConnection`s link for News and Information has been fixed. Please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm for the updated information. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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| | | 157. 5/3/2007 - 7:56:29 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUCEMENT:
The Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy and the Brain Injury Association of VA will be sponsoring a workshop for consumers on Thursday, May 10, 2007 from 10 a.m. -- 12 noon at the Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Please RSVP by Wed. May 9, 2007 to Lorraine Justice, Regional Resource Coordinator with the Brain Injury Association of VA. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Please share this information with consumers, family members, and others in your community.
This workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning to advocate for services for themselves and/or loved ones.
For more information e-mail Lorraine Justice at mailto:lajustice32@yahoo.com.
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| | | 158. 5/1/2007 - 2:26:27 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
A town hall meeting and open forum on underage drinking sponsored by the Gloucester Prevention Alliance (email address - mailto:gloucesterpreventionalliance@yahoo.com) will be held on May 4, 2007 (this Friday!) from 6:30-8:30 PM at Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester Court House. Food will be served.
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| | | 159. 5/1/2007 - 2:25:10 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
A town hall meeting and open forum on underage drinking sponsored by the Gloucester Prevention Alliance (email address - mailto:gloucesterpreventionalliance@yahoo.com) will be held on May 4, 2007 (this Friday!) from 6:30-8:30 PM at Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester Court House. Food will be served.
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| | | 160. 4/26/2007 - 12:00:24 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Gloucester CommunityConnection
MAY 2007
GET CONNECTED!
Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit groups and information of interest to all. We welcome your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. To view all the information that CommunityConnection has to offer, please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/connection.htm.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info
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| | | 161. 4/23/2007 - 1:59:42 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
"FACES OF POVERTY" MEETING TOPIC
From: Gloucester Resource C ouncil
Phone: 804.693.5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Services/resourcecncl.htm
Specific Comments: The Gloucester Resource Council, a network of human service agencies, local community organizations and faith-based groups, will be discussing the issue of poverty at their May 2, 2007 monthly meeting which will be held at 10 a.m. in the Gloucester Library community room. Organizations and individuals are invited to attend and participate in an open discussion on how the Gloucester Resource Council can address the issue of poverty in our community and open the floor to suggestions and ideas for council programs, projects and activities. The Gloucester Resource Council meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Gloucester Library community room. All meetings are open to the public.
MIDDLE PENINSULA`S 9TH ANNUAL JOB/COMMUNITY FAIR
Sponsored by The Job Assistance Center and One Stop partners
Date: Wednesday, May 9th, 2007
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Place: Job Assistance Center
1399 Centerville Road (Rt. 33)
Shacklefords, Virginia
Purpose: To expose individuals to community services and employment opportunities in the area.
Free Food and Drinks!!!
For additional Information call 804-333-4386 or 804-785-2470
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| | | 162. 4/17/2007 - 8:20:29 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Announcing Auditions!
For Court House Players Production of
The Miracle Worker
William Gibson’s epic drama about Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan
Sunday, April 29
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Church of St. Therese
6262 Main Street, Gloucester
7 m., 7 w., + extras
Girls ages 8-17
African-American adult, two children (ages 8-13)
Production dates are June 14-17.
Bev Hammond is director, Trey Shinault and Denise Garces are co-producers.
For more information, call 804-693-6593.
Come Play with Us!
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| | | 163. 4/17/2007 - 8:09:53 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Presentation on Global Warming
From: League of Women Voters
Phone: 693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Sponsored by the Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters on Sunday, May 20th, from 2-5pm in the Gloucester Library Community Room. Dr. Joel Levine, Senior Research Scientist of the NASA Langley Research Center, has a rich history of work within this field, having served as the co-creator and science host for the PBS television series, "Mission EarthBound" and host for four other PBS programs. In January 2007, Dr. Levine was appointed Program Scientist, Mars Scout Program, Mars Exploration Program, Science Mission Directorate with NASA Headquarters. Please join us for an enlightening and informative presentation!
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| | | 164. 4/17/2007 - 8:09:25 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Presentation on Global Warming
From: League of Women Voters
Phone: 693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Sponsored by the Middle Peninsula League of Women Voters on Sunday, May 20th, from 2-5pm in the Gloucester Library Community Room. Dr. Joel Levine, Senior Research Scientist of the NASA Langley Research Center, has a rich history of work within this field, having served as the co-creator and science host for the PBS television series, "Mission EarthBound" and host for four other PBS programs. In January 2007, Dr. Levine was appointed Program Scientist, Mars Scout Program, Mars Exploration Program, Science Mission Directorate with NASA Headquarters. Please join us for an enlightening and informative presentation!
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| | | 165. 4/13/2007 - 9:31:11 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
AFGHANS FOR SALE
Gloucester High School SADD club members are selling cotton, machine washable GHS afghans. The afghans are red, black and white and feature the GHS Duke. They are on sale in the GHS Guidance office for $35. All proceeds will benefit the SADD club.
PARENTS PROGRAMS AT BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bethel Elementary School will host two upcoming presentations for parents.
"Second Time Around," offered by Bethel Full Service School is a program for grandparents or others who are raising their grandchildren or other relations. Wednesdya April 18, 2007, 2:30 p.m. The group will continue to meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Debbie Richardson, a therapist with Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Counseling Center will facilitate the meetings. For reservations call Valerie Lewis at 693-0654.
The second program entitled "Money Matters," will be presented by Colonial Virginia Bank investment consultant Tom Haskins on April 16 and 23, 2007, 6:00 p.m. The topics will include how to get out of debt while saving for a child`s college education. Childcare can be provided with advanced notice. To register or arrange for childcare call Valerie Lewis at 693-0654.
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| | | 166. 4/12/2007 - 9:01:30 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
ENJOY SEWING? Sewing enthusiast needed at Bethel Elementary School to help the occupational therapist make weighted vests, belts, and lap pillows for students with sensory integration dysfunctions. Materials and patterns will be provided! We just need someone who enjoys sewing. If interested, please contact Valerie Lewis at 693-0654 or vlewis@gc.k12.va.us.
SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILL TRAINING: The Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board’s Prevention Services Division is offering a FREE “ASIST” (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). The 2-day workshop will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 19th & 20th, 2007 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at Saluda Baptist Church, 960 General Puller Highway, Saluda. ASIST training is designed to teach the skills to competently and confidently intervene with a person at risk of suicide. Developed by LivingWorks Education, Inc, the workshop prepares people to integrate principles of intervention into everyday practice. This training is free and open to the public. The MP-NN CSB is approved as a provider for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) through Rappahannock Community College Workforce and Community Development. If you are planning on attending, please call Gina Endres at 1-888-PREV-550 or email prevention@mpnn.state.va.us
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE NEW GUIDELINES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBURIONS:
These new guidelines may impact most 501(c)3 Charitable organizations.
Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law changes made last summer by the Pension Protection Act. The new guidelines for monetary contributions contain the following provisions:
To deduct any charitable donation of money, a taxpayer must have a bank record or a written communication from the charity showing the name of the charity and the date and amount of the contribution. A bank record includes canceled checks, bank or credit union statements and credit card statements. Bank or credit union statements should show the name of the charity and the date and amount paid. Credit card statements should show the name of the charity and the transaction posting date.
Donations of money include those made in cash or by check, electronic funds transfer, credit card, and payroll deduction. For payroll deductions, the taxpayer should retain a pay stub, Form W-2 wage statement or other document furnished by the employer showing the total amount withheld for charity, along with the pledge card showing the name of the charity.
Prior law allowed taxpayers to back up their donations of money with personal bank registers, diaries or notes made around the time of the donation. Those types of records are no longer sufficient.
This provision applies to contributions made in taxable years beginning after Aug. 17, 2006. For taxpayers that file returns on a calendar-year basis, including most individuals, the new provision applies to contributions made beginning in 2007.
The new law does not change the prior-law requirement that a taxpayer get an acknowledgement from a charity for each deductible donation (either money or property) of $250 or more. However, one statement containing all of the required information may meet the requirements of both provisions.
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| | | 167. 4/10/2007 - 9:10:41 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
TOWN MEETING regarding Gloucester Court House and intersection of 17 Business and Route 14 on Main Street will be held at 7pm on Thursday, April 12 in the Gloucester Library Community Room. All interested are invited to attend to hear about various options being discussed for traffic management.
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| | | 168. 4/10/2007 - 9:09:39 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN MEETING regarding Gloucester Court House and intersection of 17 Business and Route 14 on Main Street will be held at 7pm on Thursday, April 12 in the Gloucester Library Community Room. All interested are invited to attend to hear about various options being discussed for traffic management.
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| | | 169. 3/29/2007 - 8:17:12 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2007 BUSINESS EXPO AND JOB FAIR
GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES THE 2007 BUSINESS EXPO AND JOB FAIR ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH, AT GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL FROM 10 AM TILL 2 PM.
THIS EXCITING EXPO IS THE ANNUAL SHOWCASE WHERE BUSINESSES FROM AROUND THE REGION CAN SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF THE MIDDLE PENINSULA AND NORTHERN NECK. WHAT MAKES THIS EXPO SO INTERESTING TO THE PUBLIC IS THE WIDE VARIETY OF VENDORS THAT ARE ON DISPLAY. YOU WILL SEE BUSINESSES SUCH AS JEWELRY, CLOTHING, BANKING, COSMETICS, COMPUTERS, HOME REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND MUCH MORE.
WITH THE ADDITION OF A JOB FAIR THIS YEAR, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESSES TO SEEK POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS FOR JOB SEEKERS TO EXPLORE EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES. SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE JOB FAIR ARE NEWPORT NEWS NORTHRUP GRUMMAN, THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, THE ARMY CAREER CENTER, PENINSULA WORKLINK, THE GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS JOB REFERRAL SERVICE AND CHESAPEAKE BANK.
ALSO A SILENT AUCTION WILL BE GOING ON TO HELP SUPPORT THE CHAMBER’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THERE WILL BE A VARIETY OF FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TOO.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS NOW UNDER WAY. WE ARE ACTIVELY SOLICITING INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS, AND ESPECIALLY BUSINESSES THAT WOULD PARTICIPATE AS A SPONSOR. FOR FEES, REGISTRATION FORM AND OTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO THE CHAMBER WEBSITE AT WWW.GLOUCESTERVACC.COM, OR CALL BEVERLY TEICHS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT (804) 693-9534.
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| | | 170. 3/29/2007 - 8:12:01 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2007 BUSINESS EXPO AND JOB FAIR
GLOUCESTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES THE 2007 BUSINESS EXPO AND JOB FAIR ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH, AT GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL FROM 10 AM TILL 2 PM.
THIS EXCITING EXPO IS THE ANNUAL SHOWCASE WHERE BUSINESSES FROM AROUND THE REGION CAN SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF THE MIDDLE PENINSULA AND NORTHERN NECK. WHAT MAKES THIS EXPO SO INTERESTING TO THE PUBLIC IS THE WIDE VARIETY OF VENDORS THAT ARE ON DISPLAY. YOU WILL SEE BUSINESSES SUCH AS JEWELRY, CLOTHING, BANKING, COSMETICS, COMPUTERS, HOME REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND MUCH MORE.
WITH THE ADDITION OF A JOB FAIR THIS YEAR, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESSES TO SEEK POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS FOR JOB SEEKERS TO EXPLORE EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES. SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE JOB FAIR ARE NEWPORT NEWS NORTHRUP GRUMMAN, THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, THE ARMY CAREER CENTER, PENINSULA WORKLINK, THE GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS JOB REFERRAL SERVICE AND CHESAPEAKE BANK.
ALSO A SILENT AUCTION WILL BE GOING ON TO HELP SUPPORT THE CHAMBER’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THERE WILL BE A VARIETY OF FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TOO.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS NOW UNDER WAY. WE ARE ACTIVELY SOLICITING INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS, AND ESPECIALLY BUSINESSES THAT WOULD PARTICIPATE AS A SPONSOR. FOR FEES, REGISTRATION FORM AND OTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO THE CHAMBER WEBSITE AT WWW.GLOUCESTERVACC.COM, OR CALL BEVERLY TEICHS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT (804) 693-9534.
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| | | 171. 3/21/2007 - 9:03:11 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Did you know you are a HERO?
From: Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Phone: 804-693-8800
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Community Education Seminar Dispelling MYTHS of organ and tissue donation. March 21,2007 at 6:30 pm Come out and listen and learn on how you can save hundreds of peoples lives by just talking to your family and friends about organ and tissue donation.
TRAINING RESOURCES FOR CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS
From: InterCounty Childcare Connection
Phone: 804-693-9446
Email: ksauter @vt.edu
Web Address: www.iccc-va.org
Specific Comments: We now offer multiple training packages including CPR/FA, Health and Safety, Medication Administration, and Child Development course. Call for schedules and fees.
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| | | 172. 3/14/2007 - 11:38:56 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GLOUCESTER POINT SUPERVISOR ANNOUNCES TOWN MEETING
John Adams, Sr., Gloucester Point District Board of Supervisors representative, will conduct a town meeting for all interested community members on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Abingdon Elementary School cafeteria. Mr. Adams is inviting chairpersons of various county advisory councils, committees and commissions that serve our community, along with department directors and Dr. Kiser, Gloucester Public Schools Superintendent, to share brief updates on current and future projects of importance to Gloucester County. Citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions and share their comments or concerns. Light refreshments will be served.
For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 173. 3/14/2007 - 11:33:28 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
GLOUCESTER POINT SUPERVISOR ANNOUNCES TOWN MEETING
John Adams, Sr., Gloucester Point District Board of Supervisors representative, will conduct a town meeting for all interested community members on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Abingdon Elementary School cafeteria. Mr. Adams is inviting chairpersons of various county advisory councils, committees and commissions that serve our community, along with department directors and Dr. Kiser, Gloucester Public Schools Superintendent, to share brief updates on current and future projects of importance to Gloucester County. Citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions and share their comments or concerns. Light refreshments will be served.
For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 174. 3/5/2007 - 11:48:28 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Please join us for a nondenominational Celebration of Life with a Candle Lighting Ceremony and Inspirational music as we honor the memory of your loved ones.
You are invited to bring a picture or memento to share on our Memorial table
Social gathering and refreshments to follow in the Church social hall
Please R.S.V.P. by Thursday March 8th to 804-693-8819
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice
Annual Memorial Service
Sunday, March 11th 2007
2:00PM to 4 PM
Newington Baptist Church
Gloucester Virginia
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| | | 175. 3/5/2007 - 11:44:02 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
TOWN MEETING SPONSORED BY JOHN ADAMS, Sr.: John Adams, Sr., Gloucester Point District Board of Supervisors representative, will conduct a town meeting for all interested community members on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Abingdon Elementary School cafeteria. Mr. Adams is inviting chairpersons of various county advisory councils, committees and commissions that serve our community, along with department directors and Dr. Kiser, Gloucester Public Schools Superintendent, to share brief updates on current and future projects of importance to Gloucester County. Citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions and share their comments or concerns. Light refreshments will be served. For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
VOTER REGISTRAR PART-TIME POSITION: Voter Registrar of Gloucester County currently has a part time 24 hours a week vacancy for an Assistant Registrar. For complete details visit us online at www.gloucesterva.infor/hr/home.htm.
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| | | 176. 3/1/2007 - 8:48:44 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT T.C. WALKER TEACHER
A Silent Auction is being held to provide financial assistance to a young family. Mrs. Rachael Weeks, a first grade teacher at T.C. Walker Elementary School, will deliver her first baby, a boy, in several weeks. The baby will be born at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia due to diagnosed heart problems. The problems are so severe that he may require a heart transplant. Mrs. Weeks will be leaving to go to Philadelphia on Friday, March 2. She will stay at the Ronald McDonald House until the baby is born. They want her close to CHOP so the baby can receive immediate attention after his birth. This young couple cannot afford the financial costs including Rachael’s extended time away from work, her stay in Philadelphia, and the travel costs, much less the expected medical expenses.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/weeksflyer.pdf
Additionally, a fundraiser breakfast will be held at Applebee`s on March 24, 2007 from 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Tickets are required. If you cannot attend the auction or the breakfast, direct donations are also being accepted. Please contact the T.C. Walker Elementary School at 804-693-5445 for more information or to purchase tickets.
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| | | 177. 2/15/2007 - 11:16:39 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
IMPORTANT GRANT INFORMATION:
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and the Regional Health Administrators are requesting proposals from community-based organizations and others to evaluate the impact of a unique set of healthy lifestyles activities in local settings that support the President’s HealthierUS initiative. As part of the Take Action: Healthy People, Places and Practices in Communities Project, the proposed activities should address one or more of the four parts of the President`s HealthierUS initiative: 1) be physically active, 2) eat a nutritious diet, 3) get preventive screenings, and 4) make healthy choices/avoid risky behaviors.
Not-for-profit, community-based organizations including faith-based groups, after school programs, coalitions and others are encouraged to submit proposals. The one-year project period will run from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Funding for these activities will be between $2,000 and $5,000 and a national evaluation of the project will be conducted. The deadline for receipt of proposals is March 30, 2007. Background information on the project, proposal instructions and forms are attached and also available at
http://www.osophs.dhhs.gov/ophs/HealthyPeople
If you have questions or need more information about the Take Action: Healthy People, Places and Practices in Communities Project, please call 1-866-224-3815 or email your questions to mailto:answers@JSI.com.
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| | | 178. 2/15/2007 - 11:13:44 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and the
regional Health Administrators are requesting proposals from community-based organizations and others to evaluate the impact of a unique set of healthy lifestyles activities in local settings that support the President’s HealthierUS initiative. As part of the Take Action: Healthy People, Places and Practices in Communities Project, the proposed activities should address one or more of the four parts of the President`s HealthierUS initiative: 1) be physically active, 2) eat a nutritious diet, 3) get preventive screenings, and 4) make healthy choices/avoid risky behaviors.
Not-for-profit, community-based organizations including faith-based groups, after school programs, coalitions and others are encouraged to submit proposals. The one-year project period will run from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Funding for these activities will be between $2,000 and $5,000 and a national evaluation of the project will be conducted. The deadline for receipt of proposals is March 30, 2007. Background information on the project, proposal instructions and forms are attached and also available at
http://www.osophs.dhhs.gov/ophs/HealthyPeople
If you have questions or need more information about the Take Action: Healthy People, Places and Practices in Communities Project, please call 1-866-224-3815 or email your questions to mailto:answers@JSI.com.
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| | | 179. 2/9/2007 - 2:56:03 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS UNDERWAY: Gloucester County and Gloucester County Public Schools are in the process of developing their fiscal year 2008 budget proposals. Citizen input is very important to both budget processes. Public meetings are planned and scheduled to encourage citizen comments on both the school and county budgets. In addition, budget information and copies of both the school and county budget documents will be available on both websites (note below). Community members are encouraged to attend any and all of the following meetings and participate in the budget process: Presentation of Superintendent’s Budget to Gloucester School Board Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m., in the Colonial Courthouse School Budget Work Session for Public Input Thursday, February 22, 7 p.m., Page Middle School School Budget Work Session for Public Input Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m., Petsworth School Final Approval of Proposed School Budget Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Colonial Courthouse Presentation of County Administrator’s Budget to Board of Supervisors Tuesday, March 20, 7 p.m., Colonial Courthouse Public Hearing on Proposed County and School Budget Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m., Page Middle School
Gloucester County Website: www.gloucesterva.info
Gloucester Public Schools: www.gets.gc.12.va.us
METH TASK FORCE LAUNCHES WEBSITE FOR INFO: The Gloucester County Methamphetamine Task Force has developed a local website to help spread the word about the dangers of methamphetamine and provide information and valuable resources to citizens. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/mtf/home.htm. The Meth Task Force was organized by the Gloucester Board of Supervisors to address the growing concern for methamphetamine abuse and distribution. The task force meets monthly, usually on the second Monday of the month, 7:30 a.m. in the Gloucester Library community room.
TOWN MEETING WITH BOARD MEMBER JOHN ADAMS, SR.: Mr. Adams, Gloucester Point District Board of Supervisors representative, will conduct a town meeting for all interested community members on Thursday, March 15th, 7 p.m. in the Abingdon Elementary School cafeteria. The meeting`s main focus will be to share information from various county staff and chairpersons of the advisory councils, committees and commissions that serve our community. Citizens are encouraged to attend and share their comments, concerns or questions about community issues. Contact Community Education, 693-5730, for more information.
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| | | 180. 2/9/2007 - 2:55:06 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS UNDERWAY: Gloucester County and Gloucester County Public Schools are in the process of developing their fiscal year 2008 budget proposals. Citizen input is very important to both budget processes. Public meetings are planned and scheduled to encourage citizen comments on both the school and county budgets. In addition, budget information and copies of both the school and county budget documents will be available on both websites (note below). Community members are encouraged to attend any and all of the following meetings and participate in the budget process: Presentation of Superintendent’s Budget to Gloucester School Board Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m., in the Colonial Courthouse School Budget Work Session for Public Input Thursday, February 22, 7 p.m., Page Middle School School Budget Work Session for Public Input Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m., Petsworth School Final Approval of Proposed School Budget Tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Colonial Courthouse Presentation of County Administrator’s Budget to Board of Supervisors Tuesday, March 20, 7 p.m., Colonial Courthouse Public Hearing on Proposed County and School Budget Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m., Page Middle School
Gloucester County Website: www.gloucesterva.info
Gloucester Public Schools: www.gets.gc.12.va.us
METH TASK FORCE LAUNCHES WEBSITE FOR INFO: The Gloucester County Methamphetamine Task Force has developed a local website to help spread the word about the dangers of methamphetamine and provide information and valuable resources to citizens. Visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/mtf/home.htm. The Meth Task Force was organized by the Gloucester Board of Supervisors to address the growing concern for methamphetamine abuse and distribution. The task force meets monthly, usually on the second Monday of the month, 7:30 a.m. in the Gloucester Library community room.
TOWN MEETING WITH BOARD MEMBER JOHN ADAMS, SR.: Mr. Adams, Gloucester Point District Board of Supervisors representative, will conduct a town meeting for all interested community members on Thursday, March 15th, 7 p.m. in the Abingdon Elementary School cafeteria. The meeting`s main focus will be to share information from various county staff and chairpersons of the advisory councils, committees and commissions that serve our community. Citizens are encouraged to attend and share their comments, concerns or questions about community issues. Contact Community Education, 693-5730, for more information.
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| | | 181. 2/6/2007 - 9:19:28 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUCEMENT:
PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY DATES CHANGED:
Yes! You still have time to register for the CHP Performing Arts Academy! We`ve extended the deadline and changed the dates to accommodate those who missed the first deadline. The new start date is FEBRUARY 26. See the attachment for complete details.
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Announcing the
Court House Players 2007
Performing Arts Academy
"I would really like to learn to perform in a musical."
"What DOES it mean to exit stage left?"
"My voice could never be heard on a big stage."
"How do those actors learn all of those lines?"
"What`s the difference between acting and pretending?"
If you have ever wondered any of those things, thought of auditioning for a role in a live theatre production, or just thought that acting might be fun, the Court House Players 2007 Performing Arts Academy has a class for you.
In response to the many requests the community and our members have made, the Court House Players has launched the first session of performing arts classes. These classes will be 3 days a week for 14 weeeks and end in a collective showcase. CHP is hosting classes taught by experienced performers in:
Musical Theatre –you will learn what it means to perform in a musical including group scenes and break-out roles as well as keeping your bearings on stage (“down stage” is not what you might think). Remembering your lines and the words to the songs as you keep within your “blocking” (you will learn what that is also) is truly a challenge worth meeting. The thrill of a terrific performance has no parallel.
Monday evenings / Three age groups
Taught by Jessica Harms: CNU Theater Arts
Theatre Vocals- The term for moving your voice across the stage and into the audience is “projection” and no, you do not have to be able to sing as if you are competing for a slot on “American Idol”. There is more to making your lines heard and singing with the rest of the cast than meets the eye. Enjoy learning the ins and outs of theater voice while learning pieces from some of the musicals we have produced as well as a few that we have yet to perform.
Tuesday evenings / Three age groups
Taught by Carla Stanley: CHP Community Theatre
Acting- The difference between pretending to be a monkey when you were 5 and learning to become a character in a story is less than you think. Swinging from pretend trees and eating pretend bananas may just be the precursor to what theater people call “improvisation”. In this class you will discover that in musical theater simply singing doesn’t cut it - the audience needs to be taken along for the ride and it is the actor that is responsible for the transportation. Includes how to interact with other cast members, keeping in character, creating life for the role you are playing. It just looks like magic.
Friday evenings / Three age groups
Taught by Katrina L. Murphy: CNU Theater Arts
Registration detail can be found on the attachment. For questions regarding the Performing Arts Academy, please call Childrens Programs Committee Chair Lynn Jaeger at 804-725-3414.
www.courthouseplayers.org
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| | | 182. 1/30/2007 - 11:34:08 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
QuickBooks Training for Entrepreneurs Offered
From: Candie Newman w/ MP Business Dev. Partnership
Phone: 804/758-4917
Email: mailto:cnewman@mppdc.com
Web Address: http://www.mpbdp.org
Specific Comments: "Intro to QuickBooks” will be offered on Feb. 21 & 28 from 6-9 p.m. and is a “hands-on” workshop designed to assist businesses with bookkeeping, record keeping and tax info for business owners. QuickBooks can prepare invoices, track accounts receivable, automate bookkeeping, prepare taxes, handle on-line banking and more. Registration is $60 and includes materials. Also, "Working With QuickBooks Payroll" will be held on March 7, 2007 from 6-9 p.m. and Budgeting and Financial Forecasting With QuickBooks will be offered March 14th from 6-9 p.m. Cost for each is $45. To register or for more info visit http://www.mpbdp.org.
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| | | 183. 1/29/2007 - 11:04:37 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Habitat for Humanity Needs Truck Driver & Helpers
From: Frank Bryan, Executive Director
Phone: 804-695-9655
Email: hfhgm@hfhgm.hrcoxmail.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Seeking a truck driver and one or two helpers to pick-up donated items for the ReStore. The truck driver does not require a special license. The items will be brought to Peace Frogs’ warehouse where a limited amount of space has been made available to us. We expect one day a month will meet the present need. Saturdays may be the best day.
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| | | 184. 1/26/2007 - 8:43:42 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Saluda,VA-The Prevention Services Division of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board is sponsoring the 4th Annual Rural Virginia United Coalition R.A.L.L.Y. (Resilient Adults Leading Local Youth) on Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Lancaster High School. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. This free prevention conference is for 600 middle and high school youth (ages 12-18) and adults in Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties.
The primary focus of the R.A.L.L.Y. is to empower youth with tools for life. The R.A.L.L.Y. experience is a memorable one that promotes positive and healthy lifestyle choices. The R.A.L.L.Y. is grant-funded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The conference Keynote Speaker is Eddie Slowikowski, who ignites excitement and enthusiasm in everyone who hears him. In addition, to the incredible keynote speaker, there will be a wide-range of educational and fun activities designed to develop participants’ knowledge, skills and confidence. There will be prizes, snacks, lunch and tee shirts. Together we have the power to make a difference in the lives of youth in our communities of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck!!!
To insure that this wonderful event is well attended, we need your help. Please encourage the youth and adults in your communities to attend. Contact your local schools, church groups, after school programs and any other organizations that youth are involved in and encourage them to attend this free event. A registration form can be downloaded and printed from our web site at www.rvuc.com. The forms can be faxed or mailed back to our office. Each individual (youth or adult) planning to attend needs to be registered. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Cheryl B. Anderson at 1-888-PREV-550 or (804) 758-9398. Thank you so very much for your help and we hope to see you at the R.A.L.L.Y on March 24!
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| | | 185. 1/24/2007 - 9:28:38 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
For parents or interested parties, please join us for the next Special Education Advisory Committee on Feb 19, 6:30 pm at Page Middle School. We will have a speaker from the Brain Injury Association. Please let your interest be known to the county and pass this information on to others.
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| | | 186. 1/23/2007 - 9:15:16 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Lower York River Use Public Forum
Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Achilles Elementary School
As Gloucester County transitions from less rural to more suburban, conflicts between waterfront property owners, watermen, boaters, recreational fishermen, sportsmen, the aquaculture industries, and others seeking usage rights and privileges are becoming more common. The intent of this forum is to give the public an opportunity to discuss the many aspects of this evolving issue that is important to the county and its residents. Aerial maps from the Coleman Bridge to Guinea will be available and citizens will be given the opportunity to denote any past, current or future use conflict issues or concerns.
Information collected at this public forum will be used to support a series of stakeholder meetings starting in the spring of 2007, which will be open to the general public.
For more information concerning the forum, please contact Lewis Lawrence with the Middle Peninsula Planning District commission at 758-2311.
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| | | 187. 1/23/2007 - 9:11:16 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Lower York River Use Public Forum
Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Achilles Elementary School
As Gloucester County transitions from less rural to more suburban, conflicts between waterfront property owners, watermen, boaters, recreational fishermen, sportsmen, the aquaculture industries, and others seeking usage rights and privileges are becoming more common. The intent of this forum is to give the public an opportunity to discuss the many aspects of this evolving issue that is important to the county and its residents. Aerial maps from the Coleman Bridge to Guinea will be available and citizens will be given the opportunity to denote any past, current or future use conflict issues or concerns.
Information collected at this public forum will be used to support a series of stakeholder meetings starting in the spring of 2007, which will be open to the general public.
For more information concerning the forum, please contact Lewis Lawrence with the Middle Peninsula Planning District commission at 758-2311.
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| | | 188. 1/16/2007 - 12:27:21 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
General Assembly of Virginia Hotline
From: Gloucester Community Education
Phone: 804-693-5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The General Assembly of Virginia has a toll-free Constituent Viewpoint Hotline to provide citizens the opportunity to express their views on issues before the General Assembly. Call 1-800-889-0229 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during legislative workdays from now until February 23rd.
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| | | 189. 1/10/2007 - 12:12:54 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
A public forum on issues related to lower York River water use conflicts is planned for Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Achilles Elementary School beginning at 7 p.m. As Gloucester County transitions from less rural to more suburban, conflicts between waterfront property owners, watermen, boaters, recreational fishermen, sportsmen, the aquaculture industries, and others seeking usage rights and privileges are becoming more common. The historical balance between working waterfronts and residential development is evolving to entirely residential waterfront. Infrastructure to support working waterfronts and the economic opportunity it provides is appearing. Public policies that once served as management tools for near shore land, public water bodies, and water use rights/privileges appear to be outdated and inadequate.
The intent of this forum is to give the public an opportunity to discuss the many aspects of this evolving issue that is important to the county and its residents. Aerial maps from the Coleman Bridge to Guinea will be available and citizens will be given the opportunity to denote any past, current or future use conflict issues or concerns.
The forum is being sponsored by the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission in partnership with the Virginia Sea Grant Coastal Community Development Program located at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. For more information concerning the forum, please contact Lewis Lawrence with the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission at 804-758-2311.
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| | | 190. 1/10/2007 - 12:10:26 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Lower York River Conflict Use Meeting
From: Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission
Phone: 804-758-2311
Email: mailto:LLawrence@mppdc.com
Web Address: http://www.mppdc.com
Specific Comments: A public forum will be held on issues related to water use conflicts on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Achilles Elementary School, 7 p.m. Conflicts between waterfront property owners, watermen, boaters, recreational fishermen, sportsmen, the aquaculture industries, and others seeking usage rights and privileges are becoming more common. The forum will give the public an opportunity to discuss the many aspects of this evolving issue that is important to the county and its residents.
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| | | 191. 1/8/2007 - 10:32:28 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Early Care & Education Evaluation Series
From: Square One
Phone: 757-552-0293
Email: abullock@sqone.org
Web Address: http://www.sqone.org/
Specific Comments: Square One will launch an early care and education leadership audio-web conferencing series on January 9, 2007 focused on evaluative measures to support early learning environments throughout Hampton Roads. Each lecture is a mere 60 minutes in length and is accessible via the web or phone. A schedule of the topics and presentors is available at the website.
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| | | 192. 1/3/2007 - 12:42:05 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Special Volunteers Needed for Habitat for Humanity
From: Frank Bryan
Phone: 695-9655
Email: hfhgm@hfhgm.hrcoxmail.com
Web Address: hfhgm@hfhgm.hrcoxmail.com
Specific Comments: We are currently seeking a volunteer to coordinate volunteers. It would require contacting volunteers to update our list of active volunteers, calling or emailing volunteers regarding volunteer opportunities, tracking volunteer hours, and helping plan and carry out a volunteer recognition event. In January we will need volunteers to clean-up a building site in Mathews. The house is almost finished and there will be various clean-up jobs to do. We could use an office assistant a few hours each week, retrieving and responding to phone messages, preparing "thank you" letters for donors, and other office tasks.
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| | | 193. 1/3/2007 - 10:24:26 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Special Volunteers Needed for Habitat for Humanity
From: Frank Bryan
Phone: 695-9655
Email: hfhgm@hfhgm.hrcoxmail.com
Web Address: http://www.hfhgm.com
Specific Comments: We are currently seeking a volunteer to coordinate volunteers. It would require contacting volunteers to update our list of active volunteers, calling or emailing volunteers regarding volunteer opportunities, tracking volunteer hours, and helping plan and carry out a volunteer recognition event. In January we will need volunteers to clean-up a building site in Mathews. The house is almost finished and there will be various clean-up jobs to do. We could use an office assistant a few hours each week, retrieving and responding to phone messages, preparing "thank you" letters for donors, and other office tasks.
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| | | 194. 12/14/2006 - 2:58:07 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Christmas for Callie
From: Precious Purrs and Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804-832-3685
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Please help us grant a difficult wish for Callie - A home of her own! She is a 2-year-old Shepard mix. Callie`s friends at Purrs & Paws took her from the scene of an investigation where she was left to fend for herself while at the end of a chain. She is extremely friendly, listens well to commands, and is house trained. She needs an inside home where she will be part of the family Fur-Ever! She needs to be the only dog in the house as she needs lots of loving to make up for the past. Please consider granting this very special wish. You can see her photo on petfinder at: Http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7024414 or at Purrs & Paws website. Happy Holidays!
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| | | 195. 12/12/2006 - 10:57:44 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GLOUCESTER COUNTY PREVENSION ALLIANCE will be meeting on Monday, December 18, 2006 at the Gloucester County Public Library at 6:30PM. All residents of Gloucester County are invited to attend. Meeting agenda items will be posted before the meeting. For more information contact Lisa Brandy, 694-0982.
IEP PRO PARENTS - The next scheduled meeting for IEP PRO PARENTS is scheduled Thursday December 21, 2006 6:30pm to 8pm at Mathews Public Library.
It will be a Free Workshop by PEATC, Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center from Falls Church, Va entitled "HOW TO TALK SO SCHOOLS WILL LISTEN (and Listen so Schools will Talk.)
There is limited space, so it is encourage registration for first come basis for accomodations. For more information contact Wendy Roundy, IEP PRO PARENTS @757-508-6389 mailto:Dukfrog@aol.com or PEATC at 800-869-6782 or mailto:partners@peatc.org
GLOUCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS has changed their usual meeting date from Tuesday, January 2, to Wednesday, January 3, 2007 due to the holiday. For more information contact call 693-4042.
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| | | 196. 11/30/2006 - 11:34:12 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
"In Our Own Voice" series organized by the Williamsburg Area Alliance on Mental Illness presents a panel of real experts who have struggled with disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other severe mental illnesses. Gain insight into how people with serious mental illnesses cope with the realities of their disorders while reclaiming productive lives.
December 5, 2006 5:30PM at the York County Library—Tabb Location 100 Long Green Blvd. (off Magruder Blvd.)
This program is a part of a stigma busting campaign designed to enlighten, change hearts, minds, and attitudes about mental illness. Free and open to the public! Refreshments will be served. Contact Lynn Coursen 220-3200 or mailto:lcoursen@colonialcsb.org with any questions.
Program Hosted by the Peninsula Mental Health Association and sponsored by: the Colonial Services Board and the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
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| | | 197. 11/20/2006 - 9:32:04 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
TOWN MEETING ON BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT: Gloucester Board of Supervisors at-large member Michelle Ressler will conduct a town meeting on Monday, November 27th, 7 p.m. at T. C. Walker Elementary School for informational purposes, to hear citizen concerns about the reassessment process and the recent adjustments made by the Board of Equalization to residential and commercial properties. Ms. Ressler will explain the process required by the laws of Virginia for a reassessment of real property and the Board of Equalization` s role in that process. She will also explain the process used by the Gloucester Board of Equalization to adjust the commercial properties and why these decisions were made. An explanation of what happens from this point forward for individuals wishing to appeal decisions of the Board of Equalization will be given as well as the role of the Board of Supervisors and the Commissioner of the Revenue in the process. County staff will be present to assist with the discussion.
COMMUNITY SURVEY FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Gloucester County is reviewing and revising its Comprehensive Plan, which describes the desired future of Gloucester County and how to achieve it. The key to a successful and meaningful Comprehensive Plan is documenting the desires of county citizens. Consequently, the Board of Supervisors has authorized a survey to be conducted as part of the Comprehensive Plan update process and they want to know what you think. Every household in the county is being given the opportunity to respond. The survey is available online at http://www.gloucesterva.info/planningonlineapps/citizensurvey1.asp and is printed in the winter edition of The Beehive that was mailed on Monday, November 13, 2006. The survey needs to be returned to: Gloucester Department of Planning, P.O. Box 329, Gloucester, VA 23061, no later than January 31, 2007. All responses will remain confidential.
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| | | 198. 11/17/2006 - 2:40:15 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board’s Prevention Services Division is offering TWO free "QPR Gatekeeper" trainings on Tuesday, November 28 at 1 pm and Thursday, November 30 at 10 am. The trainings will be held in the second floor conference room at the Prevention Services office located at 872 General Puller Highway (Corner of Rte. 17 Business and Rte. 33) in Saluda. This workshop is designed to enhance general awareness about suicide through public education. This program will assist participants in learning the key warning signs of suicidal thinking and behavior. Be empowered by learning three basic intervention skills that can help avert the tragedy of suicide: Question, Persuade, and Refer.
The Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board’s Prevention Services Division was awarded a grant from the Virginia Department of Health for addressing the critically important issue of preventing suicide in Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck communities. This three-year grant is making it possible for the MP-NN CSB Prevention Services Division to train and educate the public on preventing suicide in their communities.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people aged 10-24 in Virginia and is the third leading cause of death in that age group nationally. On average, one Virginia teenager dies each week from suicide. According to the Center for Injury and Violence Prevention Virginia Department of Health publication `Injury in Virginia 2003: A Report on Injury-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations`, there were 621 male suicides and 176 female suicides with 46 of those youth suicides in Virginia during 2003. For additional resources and statistical information, log onto- www.preventsuicideva.org.
This workshop is free and open to the public. If you are planning on attending, please email Prevention Services Administrative Assistant Gina Endres at gendres@mpnn.state.va.us or call 1-888-PREV-550.
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| | | 199. 11/13/2006 - 1:17:50 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
A new advocacy group for parents of children wirh disabilities is forming on the Middle Peninsula. It is called I.E.P.R.O.P. or Involved Educated Parents Reaching Out to Parents. The meeting will be held at Gloucester Library on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. The organization is for parents of children with any disability, including Tourette`s Syndrome, OCD, ADD, Aspperger`s , autism, mood disorders, etc. For more information call Wendy Roundy at 757-508-6389.
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| | | 200. 11/9/2006 - 12:03:12 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
League of Women Voters Forum
November 19, 1:30 p.m.
Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Hayes Road (Old 17)
Guest speakers will be Gloucester County Board of Supervisors members John Adams (Gloucester Point), Teresa Altemus (York), and Buddy Rilee (Abingdon). The event is free and open to the public. For more information call League Chairman Kathryne Thompson at 694-3966.
Aid for Alzheimer`s Patients Meeting
November 17, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Gloucester Moose Lodge
This meeting is for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Breakfast will be served, and there is no charge to attend. To register call 800-272-3900 or e-mail fran.foster@alz.org.
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| | | 201. 11/9/2006 - 8:30:08 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Tickets are on sale now!
Court House Players Presents
Beauty and the Beast
based on the Disney Broadway Musical
Music by Alan Menkin, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
November 16 - 18 at 8:00 pm
November 19 at 3:00 pm
Special Matinee: Saturday, November 18 at 1:00
Mathews High School Auditorium
Mathews, VA
Tickets: $15.00 at the door, $13.00 in advance
Group pricing available
Special Pricing on the Saturday Matinee
Tickets for all performances are available at the following outlets:
Gloucester: Office Supply (804-693-4155),
White Marsh: Twice Told Tales (804-695-9234)
Mathews: The Medicine Shoppe (804-725-2556) and the Mathews Visitor and Information Center
Middlesex: Coffman`s Store (804-776-7766)
For more information call 804-725-4169.
Visit the Court House Players website at http://www.courthouseplayers.org.
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| | | 202. 11/8/2006 - 10:23:07 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Clean Community Committee
November 15, 2006
Location: Public Libraries, Gloucester Point and Court House
Event Details: America Recycles Day is a national awareness campaign designed to generate excitment about recycling. See a display at the libraries, pledge to recycle more and enter the contest for several prizes.
Contact: Sara Delo
Phone: 804.693.5370
mailto:sdelo@gloucesterva.info
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| | | 203. 11/2/2006 - 7:59:47 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Commercial Turf Care Field Day 2006. December 11, 2006 Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold a commercial turfgrass field day at Christchurch Parish House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program will provide recertification credits for Category 3b and Category 60 for licensed professionals in Virginia. Sessions will include turf management for high traffic areas, weed management in turf, lawn care IPM, practical demonstrations and pesticide safety. The fee is $25.00. Lunch is provided. Space is limited. The registration deadline is December 3, 2006. Please contact the Middlesex County Virginia Cooperative Extension Office for more information at 804/758-4120. This program is open to all; if you are a person with a disability or require special accommodations in order to participate in this activity, please contact Megan Gardner or David Moore at VCE-Middlesex 804/758-4120 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
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| | | 204. 11/1/2006 - 3:07:23 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Relay for Life 2007 Kick-Off
From: Denise Canada
Phone: 693-5730
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: You are invited to the Relay For Life 2007 Kick-Off on Thursday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gloucester Library. It`s for anyone in the community who`d like to attend. There will be door prizes, food and a slide presentation highlighting the 2006 events. This is a "no pressure" fun night, not a business meeting. Come out and see what your fundraising efforts and contributions have done for the American Cancer Society. Gloucester met its "million dollar relay" goal last year. Maybe you`d like to become involved by joining a team, forming your own team or help out with events by joining the steering committee. We need your support and ideas to make this year another success.
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| | | 205. 11/1/2006 - 3:01:29 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Relay for Life 2007 Kick-Off
From: Denise Canada
Phone: 693-5730
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: You are invited to the Relay For Life 2007 Kick-Off on Thursday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gloucester Library. It`s for anyone in the community who`d like to attend. There will be door prizes, food and a slide presentation highlighting the 2006 events. This is a "no pressure" fun night, not a business meeting. Come out and see what your fundraising efforts and contributions have done for the American Cancer Society. Gloucester met its "million dollar relay" goal last year. Maybe you`d like to become involved by joining a team, forming your own team or help out with events by joining the steering committee. We need your support and ideas to make this year another success.
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| | | 206. 11/1/2006 - 9:33:05 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
TOWN HALL MEETING ON UNDERAGED DRINKING
Sponsored by Gloucester Prevention Alliance/Gleaning Baptist Church
November 30, 2006, 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Contact: Lisa Brandy
Phone: 804-758-9398 1-888-PREV-550
Cost: FREE
Location: Botetourt Elementary School Cafeteria
Event Details: Stop Underage Drinking Before It Starts. Know the facts.
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| | | 207. 10/23/2006 - 11:11:23 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Super Sweet - Trick or Treat Animal Adoption Fair
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.832.3685
Email: mailto:director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Don`t miss the Super-Sweet Trick or Treat Pet Adoption Fair this Saturday from 10:00 - 3:00. Held at Flora Surveying Assoc 12863 Geo Wash Mem Highway. 6 Area Rescue Groups Participating! Raffles, Pets, Refreshments!! For more info call 832-3685 or visit http://www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
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| | | 208. 10/19/2006 - 4:14:44 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
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Battle of the Hook and The 2nd Surrender
From: Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Phone: 804.693.2355
Email: mailto:csteele@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: http://www.gloucesterva.info
Specific Comments: Join us on Thursday, October 19 at 7 pm in the Colonial Courthouse to hear Dr. Robert A. Selig, Historian, Author & Scholar speaking about the largest cavalry engagement of the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Gloucester: Battle of the Hook and The Second Surrender Included in the evening’s program: laying of wreaths honoring the forces who took part in the battle- American, French & English. Exhibit of paintings , including scenes from Gloucester , from the Revolutionary Route series by David R. Wagner on display at the Gloucester Museum of History, the Visitor’s Center , the Old Jail and The Clayton Building.
"Fundraising for the Non-Profits: Lessons Learned"
From: Margaret Nost
Phone: 804.438.9414
Email: mailto:mnost@tcfrichmond.org
Web Address:
Specific Comments: River Counties Community Foundation is pleased to offer its 7th annual seminar for nonprofits on the topic of "Fundraising for the Non-Profits: Lessons Learned". Ideas and techniques will be presented and a panel of experts will be present for questions and lively discussion. Main presenters include Mary Lib Hoinkes, retired attorney & YMCA fundraiser; Victor Clough, Director of College Advancement with Rappahannock Community College. The seminar will take place at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington on November 7 at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast provided. There is a $10 fee per person. There is an October 31 deadline for reservations.
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| | | 209. 10/12/2006 - 9:15:46 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a dependable person to fill the position of a part-time (2-3 days/wk) Conservation Specialist Assistant. The qualified candidate will assist in data entry and public relations. A driver’s license and computer experience is required. Agricultural background is a plus. Starting salary is $9-$12 per hour depending on experience. A Virginia State Application for Employment must be submitted and may be obtained by calling (804)693-3562 ext. 5 or at http://jobs.virginia.gov/emplApplication.html. Applicant will be subjected to a criminal background check. Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on November 3, 2006. Applications may be hand delivered or mailed to P.O. Box 677, Gloucester, VA 23061. EOE/M/F/D
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| | | 210. 10/12/2006 - 9:14:47 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a dependable person to fill the position of a part-time (2-3 days/wk) Conservation Specialist Assistant. The qualified candidate will assist in data entry and public relations. A driver’s license and computer experience is required. Agricultural background is a plus. Starting salary is $9-$12 per hour depending on experience. A Virginia State Application for Employment must be submitted and may be obtained by calling (804)693-3562 ext. 5 or at http://jobs.virginia.gov/emplApplication.html. Applicant will be subjected to a criminal background check. Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on November 3, 2006. Applications may be hand delivered or mailed to P.O. Box 677, Gloucester, VA 23061. EOE/M/F/D
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| | | 211. 10/10/2006 - 1:33:48 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
The first program on Friday, October 20th, is "Will You Be Alive and Kicking at 90 and Beyond" with Peter Boling, M.D. The second program on Friday, November 3rd is a panel discussion on "The Booming Dynamics of Aging in Gloucester: From Awareness to Action" and will feature presenters from the American Geriatrics Society, the Center for Excellence in Aging & Geriatric Health with local community members Rick Allen, pharmacist and Gloucester Board of Supervisors member, the Honorable Harvey Morgan, 98th District Delegate and Kathy Vesley-Massey with Bay Aging.
Both programs will be held at Watermen`s Hall at VIMS with a reception beginning at 6 p.m. and program beginning at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Reservations are requested by October 10th for both programs. Call 693-7202.
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| | | 212. 10/10/2006 - 12:46:19 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (QPR)
Gleaning Baptist Church
November 10, 2006, 7 - 9 p.m.
Web Link: www.gleaning-baptist.org
Contact: Gleaning Baptist Church
Phone: 804-694-0401
Cost: Free
Location: Gleaning Baptist Church 7749 Dutton Rd. Gloucester
Ask a question, save a life. "Take the time to listen."
NONPROFIT CONTINUING EDUCATION. Rappahannock Community College, in collaboration with Connect Rappahannock, is developing courses in nonprofit leadership and management. Provide input on classes by completing a brief survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/Users/45480560/Surveys/28692587743/54DAB06A-59E8-4ACF-8385-04730B65F3F3.asp?U=28692587743
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| | | 213. 10/10/2006 - 9:32:53 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
December 1-3. The Abingdon Woman’s Club is taking a bus trip to Myrtle Beach to shop and attend three shows: Carolina Opry Christmas Special (Friday), Legions in Concerts (Famous of Yesterday—Saturday afternoon), and Alabama South’s Greatest Christmas Show (Saturday night). The bus will leave Friday December 1 at 6:00 a.m. and return on Sunday December 3. The trip is open to anyone.
All travelers will stay at the Sea Island Hotel where all rooms have ocean views. Double occupancy is $309 per person for two nights. Single occupancy is $418. This price covers tax and breakfast. Reservation must be made by October 25; payment is due by November 1. For more information call Elizabeth Brown (642-4028) or Bankie Benton (954-551-4107) for reservations. Checks should be made out to AAAAA 5 Star Travel Services, Inc. and mailed to 838 Long Point Lane, Topping, VA 23169.
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| | | 214. 10/5/2006 - 9:17:14 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
2006 Gloucester Forward Series Presents Two Programs
From: Mimi Ulsaker
Phone: 693-7202
Email: crucoach@3bubbas.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Two programs on "Aging" will be sponsored by the Gloucester Community Foundation & the Sanders Fund. "Will You Be Alive & Kicking at 90 & Beyond" with Peter Boling, M.D. is on Friday, October 20th. "The Booming Dynamics of Aging in Gloucester: From Awareness to Action" is on Friday, November 3rd and will feature presentors from the American Geriatrics Society, the Center for Excellence in Aging & Geriatric Health, Rick Allen a local pharmacist, Delegate Harvey Morgan & Kathy Vesley-Massey with Bay Aging. Both programs will be held at Watermen`s Hall at VIMS and are free and open to the public. Reservations are requested by October 10th for both programs. Call 693-7202.
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| | | 215. 10/3/2006 - 2:07:33 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Senator George Allen’s Regional Representative in Gloucester
Mrs. Patrice Harris, a local representative for Senator Allen`s Office will be at the Gloucester Main Library to discuss local issues, answer constituent questions, and give community information. Meeting time will be every 4th Tuesday from 11 - 12 p.m. at the Gloucester County Public Library located at 6920 Main St., Gloucester, VA. Everyone is welcome, and we encourage local businesses and elected or appointed officials to set up additional meetings when necessary
The next Gloucester meeting will occur on Oct. 24th, 2006. Thereafter it will fall on every fourth Tues (Nov 28th).
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| | | 216. 9/25/2006 - 12:40:52 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET CONNECTED!
Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit, community and faith-based organizations. We welcome your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to awallace@gloucesterva.info.
OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT ON…
HISTORIC ROSEWELL & ROSEWELL FOUNDATION (www.rosewell.org): If you haven`t ever visited the ruins of one of the finest mansions built during colonial times, then you are missing a true treasurer! Come experience Rosewell for the first-time or come back and enjoy it again. A great time to come visit will be Sunday, October 22 for the Barbecue at the Ruins with a Side of Bluegrass, from 1-4 p.m.. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for ages 6-12. Reservations required by calling 693-2589.
NEWS, INFORMATION & LINKS OF INTEREST
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Calendar Items Being Posted for 2007 Gloucester Events
Communications Planning Tool
Free Online Survey & Resources
Hunger in America 2006 Report
Tax-Exempt Status & Advice for Non-Profits
COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Announce your organization`s meetings and special events online through the Gloucester Community Calendar and check on the availability of dates, up to a year in advance, for planning purposes. http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/calendarsearch1a.asp
OCTOBER EVENT
Make a Real Difference! Be a School Mentor
Orientation & Information
Tuesday, October 10th
6 p.m. at the Gloucester Main Branch Library
Contact 693-5730 or awallace@gloucesterva.info
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
Check out the resource listing of upcoming training opportunities and organizations that provide ongoing training on various topics of interest to non-profits.
FEATURED OCTOBER TRAINING:
Grant Writing Workshop on October 19-20, 2006
Sperryville, Virginia
Sponsored by Grant Writing USA and Rappahannock Nonprofit Center
http://www.grantwritingusa.com/events/spva1006.html
VOLUNTEER NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Your volunteer connection begins here! If your organization needs volunteers or you want to get involved in your county, schools or community, this is the place to click and go!
http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/volunteerneedssearch1a.asp
FEATURED OCTOBER OPPORTUNITY:
Be a Ghoul or a Goblin!
Volunteer at the Parks & Recreation Haunted Trail
Fun for the Entire Family
October 27 & 28, 2006
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Beaverdam Park
Contact Denise Carter at 693-1264
GRANTS & FUNDING
Show me the money! Information on grants and funding opportunities are provided here.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/funding.htm
Corporation for National & Community Service
F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.
Hearst Foundation
Public Welfare Foundation
Scaife Family Foundation
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| | | 217. 9/22/2006 - 2:55:55 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Potential Medicare Refund Scam
Following received from the Arizona Department of Elder Services via the Vulnerable Adult Crimes Division, Phoenix (AZ) Police Department
Information was received that there is a potential Medicare Refund Scam. There have been at least three calls in Denver and more in Utah from a Mr. Raymond Garcia stating he is from Social Security Administration. He told the beneficiaries they were eligible for a Medicare refund and was very insistent on needing the name of their bank and/or routing number and their account numbers so he could make the deposit. He furnished a telephone number of 1-888-553-9319 (which is a disconnected number).
If you are a Medicare or Social Security beneficiary:
No one from Social Security or Medicare will call a beneficiary and ask for this kind of personal information.
If you get a call like this, please report it immediately. You can call a toll-free reporting number.
MEDICARE: 1-800-633-4227
Senior Medicare Patrol Project 1-800-432-4040
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| | | 218. 9/18/2006 - 8:43:11 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUCEMENT:
C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) training will be held on Thursday evenings October 5,12,19,26, Nov. 2 and 9th. E-mail for more information and to register . The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and help with non-emergency projects to improve the safety of the community. CERT training includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations. For more information, visit www.gloucesterva.info/es/CERTInfo.htm and/or contact CERTS Coordinator Jane Wenner at jwenner@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 219. 9/11/2006 - 12:19:36 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Strut Your Mutt - 2006
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.832.3685
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Don`t miss this years Strut Your Mutt to be held at the Route 606 entrance to Beaverdam Park. Enjoy the 1.5 mile walk with you dog! Grab 4 friends and form a dog pack for a chance to win the coveted Golden Bone Trophy! You can walk with your best friend - or in memory of an animal that has touched your life. Visit our web site for more details.
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| | | 220. 9/6/2006 - 1:40:53 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
End-of-Life Care Classes
From: Sentara Home Care & Christian Community Services
Phone: 757-259-6251
Email: vxmcwhor@sentara.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Beginnning Monday, September 11 through October 2, from 7-9pm., a series of classes will be offered at the First Presbyterian Church at Gloucester Court House on End-of-Life Care. Topics include: Week 1 - What is it all about and what can I do?; Week 2 - Physical care of the dying person; Week 3 - The greatest gift and things of spirit; and Week 4 - A time for grief and caring for you. All classes are free and you may attend one or all. Please use contact info above to register.
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| | | 221. 8/31/2006 - 9:03:03 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
The Gloucester County Department of Community Education is seeking a dynamic and diversely skilled individual to assume the myriad responsibilities of a COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR. This fulltime position, with excellent benefits, is based in an elementary school and provides a comprehensive school and community involvement program that includes planning, managing and coordinating the volunteer/partnership program, student and adult enrichment, community use of the facility, community resources, and information/media relations. For a complete job description and application information, please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/hr/hrhome.htm.
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| | | 222. 8/31/2006 - 9:00:39 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
The Gloucester County Department of Community Education is seeking a dynamic and diversely skilled individual to assume the myriad responsibilities of a COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR. This fulltime position, with excellent benefits, is based in an elementary school and provides a comprehensive school and community involvement program that includes planning, managing and coordinating the volunteer/partnership program, student and adult enrichment, community use of the facility, community resources, and information/media relations. For a complete job description and application information, please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/hr/hrhome.htm.
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| | | 223. 8/21/2006 - 3:25:51 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
CONCERT FOR CLARA ON SEPTEMBER 9TH FROM 7 - 10 P.M.
From: Valerie Lewis or Tina Theuerkauf
Phone: See below
Email: bvlewis@crosslink.net or theuerkauf_2000@yahoo.co
Specific Comments: Please join us to celebrate the incredible outpouring of community support for Clara Beth Forrest, a 12 year old Peasley student who is recovering from heart surgeries. The concert will be held at the Beaverdam Park Amphitheater. Two bands, "Turn the Page" (classic rock w/ a country edge) and "Mixed Grill and the Tick Neck All-Stars" (acoustical harmonies & Memphis blues), will celebrate Clara`s fortitude and spirit while fighting a lifetime of medical issues. While there is plenty of seating in the amphitheater families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for relaxing under the stars. Local businesses are donating raffle items & a free will offering will be accepted. For more info, contact Valerie Lewis, 725-4266 or Tina Theuerkauf, 694-0441. Rain date is Sept. 16th.
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| | | 224. 8/17/2006 - 8:34:11 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Subject of Message: League of Women Voters Community Forum
From: Nadine Tatum
Phone: 804-693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: THE MIDDLE PENINSULA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS(MEMBER-AT-LARGE UNIT)INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A FREE COMMUNITY FORUM MONDAY, AUGUST 21st,6 P.M.,AT THE GLOUCESTER LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM.OUR GUESTS WILL BE DEL. HARVEY MORGAN AND SEN. THOMAS NORMENT.Hear our elected representatives present a review of the 2006 General Assembly session and an overview of the three proposed amendments to the state Constitution on the November ballot. A question-and-answer session will be moderated by Katie Thompson, chair of the local League of Women Voters. We’ll also be serving cake and punch to celebrate the 86th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote. For more information call 694-3966
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| | | 225. 8/9/2006 - 2:22:36 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Is your group or class looking for way to contribute to cleaning up the waters of Virginia?
Dear Friend of Clean Virginia Waterways,
Last fall, more than 4500 volunteers helped clean Virginia’s rivers, streams and beaches as part of the VA Waterways Cleanup Day (part of the International Coastal Cleanup). The 2006 cleanup promises to be another success – please join us! From Virginia’s beaches to our mountains, cleanup events are scheduled throughout September and October 2006.
Clean Virginia Waterways, which organizes this annual cleanup, has listed on its web site the 2006 sites – to find a cleanup site near you: http://www.longwood.edu/cleanva/iccsitesva06.htm
Registrations for new cleanup events are still being accepted for September and October. A registration form is on the CVW web site:
http://www.longwood.edu/cleanva/images/icc_virginia_signup_form.htm
or call CVW at 434-395-2602.
BAY AGING POSITION OPEN: Adult Day Break Center Director for Essex County. Full time with benefits. BS required plus minimum 2 years experience working with older adults or persons with disabilities. Call Bay Aging 804.758.2386 for more information. Postion closes on Monday, August 28, 2006.
URL/Link: HTTP://www.bayaging.org
Please look at our list of 2006 Virginia Waterways Cleanup Day/International Coastal Cleanup sites and make plans now to participate. If there are no cleanup events listed in your county or town, please consider serving as a Site Captain to organize a cleanup so others in your area can participate in this important statewide stewardship event.
Trash found by Volunteers
CVW and The Ocean Conservancy compiled the data turned in by last year’s volunteers. Here is the Top Ten List:
Top Ten items found in Virginia during the 2005 VA Waterways Cleanup Day (part of the International Coastal Cleanup)
1. Cigarettes/Cigarette Filters
2. Beverage Bottles (Plastic) 2 liters or less
3. Food Wrappers and Containers
4. Beverage Bottles (Glass)
5. Beverage Cans
6. Bags
7. Caps/Lids
8. Cups/Plates/Forks/ Knives/Spoons
9. Straws/Stirrers
10. Balloons
Data gathered by volunteers; complied by Clean VA Waterways and The Ocean Conservancy
These ten categories represented 80.9% of the trash picked up from Virginia’s rivers and beaches last year. Cigarette butts are back on top of the list. Food and beverage packaging dominates the rest of the top ten. The biggest story is that balloons made the top ten list. This should not be a surprise to the Site Captains who have their cleanups on Virginia’s beaches. While balloons that fall on land stay where they fall, the balloons that fall in the ocean or in the Chesapeake Bay wash up on the shore, where volunteers find them in great numbers.
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| | | 226. 8/4/2006 - 7:37:01 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Gloucester Senior Center Opened for Heat Relief
From: Bay Aging
Phone: 804.693.4150
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: HEAT RELIEF. Bay Aging is opening all Senior Activity Centers five days a week for residents 60 and older. Lunch is provided. The Gloucester Senior Center is located at 6650 Main Street, Gloucester Court House.
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| | | 227. 7/28/2006 - 8:16:46 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET CONNECTED!
Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit, community and faith-based organizations. We welcome your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to awallace@gloucesterva.info.
AUGUST SPOTLIGHT ON…
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation: The Chesapeake Bay is a local and national treasure that needs our attention and protection. Visit their brand new web site to find information, resources and tools designed to empower you to help "Save the Bay." http://www.cbf.org
NEWS, INFORMATION & LINKS OF INTERST
Articles, reports and links of interest to non-profit organizations are posted here. You may also make submittals of information or links you have found of interest to non-profit groups.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/news.htm
Early Childhood Education & Academics
Hurricane Season and Preparedness
Lawn Care & Conservation Publications
Marketing Help for Non-Profits
Virginia`s Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Announce your organization`s meetings and special events online through the Gloucester Community Calendar and check on the availability of dates, up to a year in advance, for planning purposes. http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/calendarsearch1a.asp
FEATURED AUGUST EVENT
Gloucester`s Annual County Fair
Date: August 16-20
Time: Varies Daily
Details: 693-2729 (general) or 693-2355 (ticket)
Location: Gloucester Fairgrounds at Ark Park
Fee: Rides and Games
Contact: 693-2729 (general) or 693-2355 (ticket)
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES
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VOLUNTEER NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/volunteerneedssearch1a.asp
GRANTS & FUNDING
Show me the money! Information on grants and funding opportunities are provided here.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/funding.htm
A.L. Mailman Family Foundation for Early Child Development
Charles Lafitte Foundation for Human Services
Rural Community Development Grant
NiSource Charitable Foundation
Wal-Mart Land Conservation
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| | | 228. 7/17/2006 - 8:28:50 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Three Rivers Healthy Families has the following positions available:
Family Resource Specialist/Supervisor for expansion of Three Rivers Healthy Families program. Location: Westmoreland County. Duties: Provide home-based services, group activities and case management for families with infants and young children, beginning in prenatal period. Duties also include staff supervision and community development. Qualifications Required: Bachelors Degree or License as LPN or RN and minimum 2 years experience in early childhood and/or family services, including supervisory skills. Excellent fringe benefits.
Family Support Worker needed to provide intensive home visiting services and case management for Three Rivers Healthy Families program. Location: Locust Hill. Services are primarily home-based throughout Middle Peninsula. Duties: Provide home-based services, group activities, and case management for families with infants and young children, beginning in prenatal period. Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree or License as LPN or RN and minimum 2 years experience in early childhood and/or family services. Excellent fringe benefits.
The deadline is July 27th. Applicants can call the CSB at 758-5134 for an application for the position they are interested in.
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| | | 229. 7/11/2006 - 8:07:51 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Rappahannock Community College is searching for Stain Glass instructors at both campuses. If interested, please contact Terry Drumheller at 804.333.6755 or email at mailto:tdrumheller@rcc.vccs.edu.
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| | | 230. 6/19/2006 - 9:11:51 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
You are cordially invited to attend the
SMART BEGINNINGS: SMART SYSTEMS
session of Governor Tim Kaine’s Smart Beginnings Summit
Presented in partnership with United Way/Success by 6 and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
Thursday, July 13, 2006 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Virginia Historical Society in Richmond
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
The objective of the Smart Systems session is to learn from national early childhood experts and to highlight innovative models and pilot programs
from across the state, allowing localities to share experiences, ideas and best practices.
Who should attend?
Partners in coalitions working on state and local early childhood systems initiatives across the Commonwealth,
early childhood and public school professionals, advocates and service providers.
The agenda will include:
- greetings and remarks from First Lady Anne Holton;
- keynote address from Anne Mitchell regarding national trends in quality ratings systems;
- discussion regarding meeting social-emotional needs of children by Tammy Mann, Deputy Director of Zero to Three;
- remarks by Nina Sazer O’Donnell, formerly of Families and Work Institute, now with the United Way’s Success by 6
- a panel of information about model collaborative programs which address comprehensive needs of children from birth to kindergarten;
- 1-year report from the Governor’s Early Childhood Partnership Grantees;
- a chance to network and share information with colleagues across the Commonwealth.
Lunch and materials will be provided free of charge to participants. Space is limited; please register as soon as possible. Free parking is available, but carpooling is recommended since parking space is limited. After registering, you will receive an email to confirm registration and provide additional information.
To register, visit http://www.smartbeginnings.org/register.htm
While you’re at the site, be sure to subscribe to receive Smart Beginnings alerts and announcements at http://www.smartbeginnings.org/forms/updates.htm
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| | | 231. 6/7/2006 - 8:11:07 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Public Tours of Werowocomoco
From: Jenny Graziano
Phone: 804-693-0014
Email: jgrazian@gloucesterva.info
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Tours of the archaeological site of Chief Powhatan’s capital and principal residence during the early 1600s. Tour guided by Dr. E. Randolph Turner, III, Dir, Tidewater Office, VA Dept Historic Resources. Buses leave Main Street Center parking lot in front of Gloucester Library, promptly & return approx 2 hrs later. Private cars not allowed. Dress for the weather & wear walking shoes. Not recommended for children under 10. No strollers/wheelchairs. Dates Tues – June 20 9:30 am or 1 pm Wed – June 21 9:30 am or 1 pm $10 a person Call 693-2355 to reserve 4 ticket max. Pay by cash or check Park Partners, Inc.) must be received by June 2 at Parks, Recreation & Tourism, P. O. Box 157, 6467 Main St., Gloucester, VA 23061.
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| | | 232. 6/7/2006 - 7:55:29 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Community Tax Law Project will be conducting a seminar titled
"Starting a Nonprofit in Virginia" from 4-7:15 pm on June 8, 2006, at
the University of Richmond Law School. The training will give
attendees an understanding of the requirements that organizations must satisfy in order to be recognized as a tax-exempt charity by the IRS.
It will also give an overview of Virginia`s regulation of tax-exempt
organizations and compliance issues.
The training is structured for attorneys representing clients in
nonprofit start-up issues and has been approved for 3.0 Continuing
Legal Education (CLE) credits. At this time, we have available seats
and are opening up the training to nonprofit professionals. There is
a fee for materials.
If you would like more information or to register, please call Latosha
Johnson at 358-5855, ext. 0, by the end of day Monday, June 5, 2006.
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| | | 233. 6/1/2006 - 11:10:02 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
GIS Web Map Training
From: Gloucester GIS Department
Phone: 693-0129
Email: hgoin@gloucesterva.info
Web Address:
Specific Comments: FREE to the Public!! Hands-on training to use the GIS Property Information Utility interactive web map on Wed. June 14th. Morning (9:30-11:30am) and afternoon (2:30-4:30pm) sessions available. For more information or to reserve your seat, call 693-0129.
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| | | 234. 5/25/2006 - 8:08:58 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Annual Reisner Award for Work with Disabled
From: Chuck Walsh, Community Services Board
Phone: 758-5314
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board and the Circle of Hope Foundation is accepting nominations for its Fourth Annual William F. Reisner Award. The William F. Reisner Award is given to an individual who has exemplified Mr. Reisner’s commitment and dedication to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Past award winners include Mr. William F. Reisner, Northumberland County; Captain William Lee Savidge, Middlesex County; and Dr. Joseph A. Lombard Jr., DDS, Gloucester County. Information regarding nominations for the William F. Reisner award may be obtained by calling the Community Services Board Administrative Office at 804-758-5314. The deadline for nominations is July 10th. The award will be presented at a luncheon in the fall.
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| | | 235. 5/17/2006 - 12:32:56 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
League of Women Voters Forum
From: Nadine Tatum
Phone: 693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Middle Peninsula Member-at-Large Unit of the Virginia League of Women Voters will sponsor a community forum at its monthly meeting, which will be held at 1:30pm on Sunday, May 21, in the Community Room of the Gloucester Public Library at Main Street Center. The forum topic is "The Effect of Development on the Environment of the Rural Community". Guest speakers are Dr. Jim Perry of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Chester Bigelow of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and Sara Elizabeth Lewis, environmental activist and author of the novel "Waterfront Property". The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kathryne Thompson at 804-694-3966.
Gloucester Genealogical Society Meeting
From: Nadine Tatum
Phone: 693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.rootsweb.com/~vaggsv
Specific Comments: The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will meet Monday, May 22 at the Gloucester Library at 10 AM. Program: GGSV Vice-President Nadine Tatum will give a talk titled,” What’s New in Virginia History: A Book Tour”. Also, some Gloucester-Jamestown connections will be introduced as “cousins” meet for the first time! The June 2006 issue of “The Family Tree Searcher” journal will be distributed to “paid up” members. (You may pay dues at the meeting to get your Journal). The meeting is free and open to the public. Bring a guest, meet a relative or just talk genealogy! See you there!
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| | | 236. 5/15/2006 - 9:49:07 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PARTNERING WITH PARENTS-BUILDING CIRCLES, BREAKING CYCLES
…a prevention workshop offering you skills in understanding difficult children, managing stress in dealing with families, and supporting both in identifying resources to meet the needs of children at risk.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Child care workers and directors, preschool teachers, and others working with children and families such as scout leaders, Sunday school teachers, volunteers, etc.
WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 2006
WHERE: A.T. Johnson Building, Montross, VA
TIME: 9:00am—12noon
FEE: $10.00
Must register in advance Registration deadline: Thursday, May 18 by 5pm
GENEOLOGY BASICS
If you are a newcomer to this hobby or just want to make a small family tree, this course will get you off to a good start. You will explore many Internet sites where you can search for family names. The course explains in simple terms where to look, who to contact, and how to use the genealogical research tools of the computer and the Internet to further your research.
Please call Terry Drumheller at 804.333.6755 if interested in teaching the above course.
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| | | 237. 5/11/2006 - 1:35:46 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Celebrating Cultures at Bethel Elementary School
From: Valerie Lewis, Community Education Coordinator
Phone: 693-0654
Email: vlewis@gc.k12.va.us
Web Address: www.bethel.gc.k12.va.us
Specific Comments: Looking for individuals who can share their knowledge of specific cultures and countries with the students at Bethel Elementary School on Friday, June 9, 2006, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Students rotate through 15 minutes presentations to explore the various cultures that make up our world. Students enjoy looking at artifacts, pictures, and indigenous clothing. They also love learning basic words, songs, and games.
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| | | 238. 5/3/2006 - 9:35:07 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Marine Science Day
From: Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Phone: 804.684.7846
Email:
Web Address: www.vims.edu/events
Specific Comments: Geared for children and adults, Marine Science Day at VIMS will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 10 am to 3 pm. Come examine high-tech equipment, tour labs, collect and observe aquatic life and learn about the importance of preserving our wetlands. Cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and "hands-on" activities will take place throughout the day. A Children`s Center will provide lots of fun, hands-on activities for the younger set. Admission and parking is FREE!
GEORGE ALLEN BRINGS SENATE OFFICE TO GLOUCESTER COUNTY
U.S. Senator George Allen will hold local office hours on May 15th in Gloucester County. For more information, constituents may call Patrice Harris at 757-373-3354.
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| | | 239. 4/25/2006 - 4:36:26 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Gloucester Community Foundation Presentation
From: Christi Lewis, Gloucester Community Education
Phone: 693-5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Breck Montague with the Gloucester Community Foundation will be the guest presentor at the May meeting of the Gloucester Resource Council scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m. in the Gloucester Library Community Room. The public is invited to attend.
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| | | 240. 4/25/2006 - 11:45:33 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Gloucester Resource Council and Presentation on the Gloucester Community Foundation: Breck Montague with the Gloucester Community Foundation will be the guest speaker at the May meeting of the Gloucester Resource Council scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m. in the Gloucester Library Community Room. The public is invited to attend.
Outstanding Youth and Youth Advocate Awards Program: The deadline is quickly approaching to submit nominations for the 2006 Outstanding Youth and Youth Advocate Awards. Young people, ages 13-18, who are deserving of special recognition in the areas of community service, courage/bravery, and special accomplishments or achievements, will be considered. In addition nominations for Outstanding Youth Advocates, adults who have demonstrated an extended commitment to improving the lives of young people in Gloucester County, will also be taken. Honorees will be recognized at an awards program and reception planned in early June. Nomination forms are available on the county’s web site at www.gloucesterva.info (“Select a Service” and go to “Gloucester Youth Commission”) or by calling the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730. More than one nomination for each award may be submitted. All applications must be received in the Community Education office by MAY 5, 2006. If you have any questions, please call 693-5730 or e-mail to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info.
Gloucester Youth Commission Recruiting New Members: The Gloucester County Youth Commission is now taking applications for members to serve on the 2006-07 commission for a one-year appointment from September 2006 to June 2007. Youth age 13-18 who reside in Gloucester County and are enrolled in school are eligible to apply. The Gloucester County Youth Commission serves as a communication link between the youth and the local government of the county. The commission provides a forum for youth to express and present their ideas, needs and concerns. Members are actively involved in serving on board-appointed councils, committees, boards and commissions such as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council, the Planning Commission and the Clean Community Committee. In past years the commission has conducted community forums, assisted with an Election Central phone line, sponsored the Outstanding Youth Awards program, and conducted special events and activities benefiting youth. Applications are available on-line through the Internet on Gloucester County’s web site at www.gloucesterva.info (click on "Select a Service” and choose “Gloucester Youth Commission") or by calling the Community Education Office at 693-5730. Applications are due to the Community Education Office no later than Friday, May 19, 2006. For more information, contact Christi Lewis, 693.5730 or mailto:clewis@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 241. 4/25/2006 - 8:16:03 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Land Preservation Agreements Seminar
From: Middle Peninsula Land Trust & Northern Neck Land
Phone: 804-785-4314
Email:
Web Address: www.nnconserve.org
Specific Comments: Strategies for our working family farms and forests - seminar for landowners about Conservation Easements and tax benefits.
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| | | 242. 4/12/2006 - 1:15:34 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Employment Opportunities with Bay Aging
From: Jean Duggan
Phone: 804.758.2386
Email: jduggan@bayaging.org
Web Address: http://www.bayaging.org/job_opportunities.htm
Specific Comments: Please visit the web address above for more information about current jobs available with Bay Aging to include: carpenters and helpers, a housing development officer, a floater aide, and part-time aides to provide one-on-one care to the elderly and disabled.
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| | | 243. 4/11/2006 - 9:18:58 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Coca Bean Mulch Dangerous for Dogs
From: Community Education
Phone: 804.693.5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: www.petpoisonhelpline.com
Specific Comments: The rich chocolate smell of freshly applied cocoa bean mulch is enough to entice many dogs. Sadly, eating large amounts of this product can result in signs of chocolate poisoning in many dogs. It is best to use this product in moderation and keep dogs and other pets away from it.
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| | | 244. 4/10/2006 - 3:52:37 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Question, Persuade, and Refer: Suicide Awareness
From: Gloucester County Prevention Alliance
Phone: 804-758-9398
Email: gendres@mpnn.state.va.us
Web Address: www.preventsuicideva.org
Specific Comments: The Gloucester County Prevention Alliance is offering a free "QPR Gatekeeper" training on Friday, April 21, 2006 at the Gloucester County Public Library at 11 am. This 1-hour workshop is designed to enhance general awareness about suicide through public education. The program will provide info on key warning signs of suicidal thinking and behavior. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people aged 10-24 in Virginia and is the third leading cause of death in that age group nationally. For additional resources and statistical information, visit the website listed above. This workshop is free and open to the public. RSVP to Gina Endres at gendres@mpnn.state.va.us or call 758-9398 by April 17.
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| | | 245. 4/10/2006 - 9:50:13 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Workshop for Mentors
From: Cindy Thomas
Phone: 693-4555
Email: cthomas@gc.k12.va.us
Web Address:
Specific Comments: On April 25th from 5-8 p.m. the Virginia Mentoring Partnership will be offering a training workshop and light dinner for anyone currently in a mentor volunteer position or to anyone interested in learning more about this service. This event is being held at Petsworth Elementary School but is open to anyone in the schools or community who is interested. A mentor provides a young person with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive example. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or learning more about it, please contact Cindy Thomas, Petsworth Community Education Coordinator at 693-4555. Please RSVP for the training and dinner by April, 24, 2006.
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| | | 246. 4/10/2006 - 9:21:36 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Training Workshop for Mentors
April 25, 2006
5-8 p.m.
April is National Volunteer Month and volunteers will be recognized throughout the month for the many services they offer our community. On April 25th from 5-8 p.m. the Virginia Mentoring Partnership will be offering a training workshop and light dinner for anyone currently in a mentor volunteer position or to anyone interested in learning more about this service. This event is being held at Petsworth Elementary School but is open to anyone in the schools or community who is interested.
The mission of Virginia Mentoring Partnership is to provide educational services to increase the quality of mentoring relationships for children and youth in the state of Virginia. Being a mentor is a matter of trust. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee. A mentor provides a young person with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive example. Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help young people bring out strengths that are already there.
How many kids need mentors? In the US, about 2.5 million kids are in formal mentoring relationships. 15.1 million are still waiting for their chance.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or learning more about it, please contact Cindy Thomas, Petsworth Community Education Coordinator at 693-4555. Please RSVP by April, 24, 2006. You may also register through your Community Education Coordinator at 693-1419.
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| | | 247. 4/10/2006 - 8:58:03 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Training Workshop for Mentors
April 25, 2006
5-8 p.m.
April is National Volunteer Month and volunteers will be recognized throughout the month for the many services they offer our community. On April 25th from 5-8 p.m. the Virginia Mentoring Partnership will be offering a training workshop and light dinner for anyone currently in a mentor volunteer position or to anyone interested in learning more about this service. This event is being held at Petsworth Elementary School but is open to anyone in the schools or community who is interested.
The mission of Virginia Mentoring Partnership is to provide educational services to increase the quality of mentoring relationships for children and youth in the state of Virginia. Being a mentor is a matter of trust. Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee. A mentor provides a young person with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and constructive example. Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help young people bring out strengths that are already there.
How many kids need mentors? In the US, about 2.5 million kids are in formal mentoring relationships. 15.1 million are still waiting for their chance.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or learning more about it, please contact Cindy Thomas, Petsworth Community Education Coordinator at 693-4555. Please RSVP by April, 24, 2006. You may also register through your Community Education Coordinator at 693-1419.
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| | | 248. 4/6/2006 - 2:41:02 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
U.S. Senator George Allen (R-VA) announced that his regional representative will hold local office hours on April 17 in Gloucester County.
Patrice Harris will be at the Gloucester Public Library, 6920 Main Street, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to discuss issues facing the area with constituents and to help anyone having problems with a federal agency.
For more information, constituents may call Patrice Harris at 757-373-3554.
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| | | 249. 3/29/2006 - 3:04:05 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Community Presentation on Methamphetamine Dangers & Awareness
Monday, April 10th, 6:30 p.m. at Walker Elementary School
Agent John Donnelly from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will be the featured presenter at a community meeting sponsored by the Gloucester County Methamphetamine Task Force on Monday, April 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the T.C.Walker Elementary School auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the public and promises to be a very informative and "eye-opening" experience. A question and answer period will also be provided at the conclusion of the presentation.
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| | | 250. 3/29/2006 - 11:17:12 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET: The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors will have a public hearing on the FY07 Proposed County Budget on Monday, April 3, 2006 beginning at 7 p.m., in the Page Middle School auditorium. The public is encouraged to attend and share their comments, concerns and suggestions with the board about the proposed county budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available online at http://www.gloucesterva.info/ or at either local library branch.
METHAMPHETAMINE DANGERS & AWARENESS: Agent John Donnelly from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will be the featured presenter at a community meeting sponsored by the Gloucester County Methamphetamine Task Force on Monday, April 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the T.C.Walker Elementary School auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the public and promises to be a very informative and "eye-opening" experience. A question and answer period will also be provided at the conclusion of the presentation.
PANDEMIC FLU PRESENTATION: Three Rivers Health District is inviting the public to a presentation on the Pandemic Flu. Dr. Thomas Irungu, Director of the Three Rivers Health District, will talk about Avian Flu (H5N1) and the connection to Pandemic Flu and what the community can do to be prepared. There will be a question and answer period to follow. This will be on April 6th from 12-1 p.m.in the Conference Room at the Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Contact Carolyn Salmon at 758-2381 ext.19 or e-mail Carolyn at: Carolyn.Salmon@vdh.virginia.gov for more information.
OPEN HOUSE FOR THREE RIVERS HEALTH DISTRICT: Three Rivers Health District, in support of National Public Health Week, will sponsor an Open House at the Gloucester Library, Community Room, on April 5, 2006 starting at 12:30. Dr. Thomas Irungu, Director, will give a short presentation on "The Role of Public Health in Our Community", with a question and answer period to follow. The public is welcome. The Open House will be from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Information will be available on services offered by the health department. For more information contact Carolyn Salmon at 804-758-2381 ext.19 or e-mail Carolyn at: Carolyn.Salmon@vdh.virginia.gov.
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| | | 251. 3/29/2006 - 10:53:11 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Pandemic Flu Presentation
From: Carolyn Salmon
Phone: 804-758-2381
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Three Rivers Health District is inviting the public to a presentation on the Pandemic Flu. Dr. Thomas Irungu, Director of the Three Rivers Health District, will talk about Avian Flu (H5N1) and the connection to Pandemic Flu and what the community can do to be prepared. There will be a question and answer period to follow. This will be on April 6th from 12-1 p.m.in the Conference Room at the Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester.
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| | | 252. 3/29/2006 - 10:05:50 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Three Rivers Health District Open House Event
From: Carolyn Salmon w/ Three Rivers Health District
Phone: 804-758-2381
Email:
Web Address: http://www.vdh.state.va.us
Specific Comments: Three Rivers Health District, in support of National Public Health Week, will sponsor an Open House at the Gloucester Library, Community Room, on April 5, 2006 starting at 12:30. Dr. Thomas Irungu, Director, will give a short presentation on "The Role of Public Health in Our Community", with a question and answer period to follow. The public is welcome. Open House will be from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Information will be available on services offered by the health department. For more information contact Carolyn Salmon at 804-758-2381 ext 19.
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| | | 253. 3/21/2006 - 3:35:46 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
SEEKING CABLE COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (20 hours per week, part-time at $14.79 an hour): The Gloucester County Department of Community Education is seeking a dynamic individual to be responsible for initiating and expanding the county`s governmental access, cable broadcast & cable communications services. Involves overseeing & producing live cablecasts of board meetings, hearings & other meetings/events of public interest on the local government access channel, initiating a 24 hour bulletin board service and purchasing broadcast equipment for future expansion. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field with 1-3 yrs. relevant work exp. in video/cable production or communications preferred. Consideration will be given to applicants w/appropriate combination of education & experience. Involves irregular hours and “on call” status for emergency services. VA/DL w/acceptable record required. Apply: Submit Gloucester County application w/cover letter & resume by April 24, 2006 to the Human Resources Department. For application contact the Gloucester County HR Dept., 6467 Main St., Gloucester, VA 23061; phone (804) 693-5690 or visit the website at www.gloucesterva.info. EOE M/F/D
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| | | 254. 3/21/2006 - 3:35:08 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
SEEKING CABLE COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (20 hours per week, part-time at $14.79 an hour): The Gloucester County Department of Community Education is seeking a dynamic individual to be responsible for initiating and expanding the county`s governmental access, cable broadcast & cable communications services. Involves overseeing & producing live cablecasts of board meetings, hearings & other meetings/events of public interest on the local government access channel, initiating a 24 hour bulletin board service and purchasing broadcast equipment for future expansion. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field with 1-3 yrs. relevant work exp. in video/cable production or communications preferred. Consideration will be given to applicants w/appropriate combination of education & experience. Involves irregular hours and “on call” status for emergency services. VA/DL w/acceptable record required. Apply: Submit Gloucester County application w/cover letter & resume by April 24, 2006 to the Human Resources Department. For application contact the Gloucester County HR Dept., 6467 Main St., Gloucester, VA 23061; phone (804) 693-5690 or visit the website at www.gloucesterva.info. EOE M/F/D
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| | | 255. 3/21/2006 - 8:33:02 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
From: Dee Thomas
Phone: 804.758-8853
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: MedCarry, a volunteer program from Bay Aging that provides non-emergency transportation for people of all ages, is looking for drivers. Bay Aging makes the link between people needing transportation to their medical services and people willing to drive. If you would like to volunteer OR are in need of services, call Dee Thomas (804)758-8853.
3rd Annual Administrative Professionals Conference
From: RCC Workforce and Community Development Office
Phone: 804.758.6750
Email: slawson@rcc.vccs.edu
Web Address: http://www.rcc.vccs.edu/workforce/index.shtml
Specific Comments: Creating Excellence, a daylong conference for administrative professionals, will be offered on April 28, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Landing Restaurant. Featured topics and speakers include: Credibility: The Key to Professional Reciprocity with Rashard Wright, Gloucester High School Assistant Principal; Building Better Relationships with Frank Green, Leadership Training Consultant; and Leading with Soul with Dr. Bambi Thompson, Walker Elementary School Principal. The cost of the conference is $95 per person and includes lunch. Pre-registration is requested.
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| | | 256. 3/17/2006 - 8:17:14 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
COMMUNITY FORUM WITH SUPERINTENDENT AND GHS PRINCIPAL
SPONSORED BY STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Dr. Ben Kiser, Superintendent for Gloucester County Public Schools, and Dr. Layton "Tony" Beverage, principal of Gloucester High School, will be the featured speakers at a community forum sponsored by the Gloucester Student Advisory Council. The forum is planned for Monday, March 27th, 7:00 p.m. in the Duke Rock Café at Gloucester High School. Dr. Kiser and Dr. Beverage will provide an update on current educational issues and initiatives and offer an open forum for the audience to share their comments, concerns and questions about Gloucester County Public Schools. All interested students, parents and community members are invited to attend the community meeting and share in the discussions.
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| | | 257. 3/17/2006 - 8:16:29 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Superintendent and GHS Principal to Conduct Forum
From: Christi Lewis
Phone: 804.693.5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Dr. Ben Kiser, Superintendent for Gloucester County Public Schools, and Dr. Layton "Tony" Beverage, principal of Gloucester High School, will be the featured speakers at a community forum sponsored by the Gloucester Student Advisory Council. The forum is planned for Monday, March 27th, 7:00 p.m. in the Duke Rock Café at Gloucester High School. Dr. Kiser and Dr. Beverage will provide an update on current educational issues and initiatives and offer an open forum for the audience to share their comments, concerns and questions about Gloucester County Public Schools. All interested students, parents and community members are invited to attend the community meeting and share in the discussions.
R.C.C. College Scholarship Deadline Approaching
From: Rappahannock Community College
Phone: 804.693-6743
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Just a short time remains before the deadline of March 31, 2006, to apply for Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation scholarships. If you anticipate needing financial assistance for the Fall 2006, Spring 2007, and/or Summer 2007 semesters, you should get in touch immediately with RCC’s financial aid office: 804-758-6735 for the Warsaw Campus, or 804-693-6743 for Glenns. RCC’s 2006-07 Scholarship Application Booklet is available at either office, and can be found online at www.rcc.vccs.edu/foundation/scholarships.shtml. Students needing aid for 2006-07 should also fill out the blue 2006-07 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available at both financial aid offices, or it can be viewed, filled out, and submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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| | | 258. 3/9/2006 - 9:01:04 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
The Gloucester County Youth Commission is accepting nominations for the 2006 Outstanding Youth of the Year and Youth Advocate awards program. Young people, ages 13-18, who are deserving of special recognition in the areas of community service, courage/bravery, and special accomplishments or achievements, will be considered. In addition nominations for Outstanding Youth Advocates, adults who have demonstrated an extended commitment to improving the lives of young people in Gloucester County, will also be taken. Honorees will be recognized at an awards program and reception planned in early June. Nomination forms are attached and are available on the county’s web site at http://www.gloucesterva.info (“Select a Service” and go to “Gloucester Youth Commission”) or by calling the Gloucester Department of Community Education at 693-5730. More than one nomination for each award may be submitted. All applications must be received in the Community Education office by MAY 5, 2006. If you have any questions, please call 693-5730 or e-mail mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 259. 3/8/2006 - 2:55:40 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
UPCOMING COUNTY PUBLIC MEETINGS
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
In order to provide Gloucester citizens opportunities to be informed and involved in important county issues and the proposed FY07 annual county budget process, the following meetings and hearings have been scheduled:
Wed., March 15 Joint Meeting of Gloucester Board of Supervisors and School Board. Discussion on School Capital Improvement Projects
6 p.m. in the Main Street Library Community Room
Tues., March 21 Presentation of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 Budget
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Thur. March 23 - Town Meeting on County Issues
Board of Supervisors` Members Ms. Ressler and Mr. Rilee
7 p.m. at Page Middle School
Mon., April 3 - Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
7 p.m. in the Page Middle School Auditorium
Replay on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 25 - Board of Supervisors Work Session & Proposed Budget Adoption
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 County Budget will be available for review after March 21st at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to awallace@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 260. 3/8/2006 - 2:54:18 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
UPCOMING COUNTY PUBLIC MEETINGS
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
In order to provide Gloucester citizens opportunities to be informed and involved in important county issues and the proposed FY07 annual county budget process, the following meetings and hearings have been scheduled:
Wed., March 15 Joint Meeting of Gloucester Board of Supervisors and School Board. Discussion on School Capital Improvement Projects
6 p.m. in the Main Street Library Community Room
Tues., March 21 Presentation of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 Budget
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Thur. March 23 - Town Meeting on County Issues
Board of Supervisors` Members Ms. Ressler and Mr. Rilee
7 p.m. at Page Middle School
Mon., April 3 - Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
7 p.m. in the Page Middle School Auditorium
Replay on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 25 - Board of Supervisors Work Session & Proposed Budget Adoption
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 County Budget will be available for review after March 21st at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to awallace@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 261. 3/8/2006 - 2:53:03 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
UPCOMING COUNTY PUBLIC MEETINGS
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
In order to provide Gloucester citizens opportunities to be informed and involved in important county issues and the proposed FY07 annual county budget process, the following meetings and hearings have been scheduled:
Wed., March 15 Joint Meeting of Gloucester Board of Supervisors and School Board. Discussion on School Capital Improvement Projects
6 p.m. in the Main Street Library Community Room
Tues., March 21 Presentation of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 Budget
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Thur. March 23 - Town Meeting on County Issues
Board of Supervisors` Members Ms. Ressler and Mr. Rilee
7 p.m. at Page Middle School
Mon., April 3 - Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
7 p.m. in the Page Middle School Auditorium
Replay on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 25 - Board of Supervisors Work Session & Proposed Budget Adoption
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 County Budget will be available for review after March 21st at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to awallace@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 262. 3/8/2006 - 2:51:53 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
UPCOMING COUNTY PUBLIC MEETINGS
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
In order to provide Gloucester citizens opportunities to be informed and involved in important county issues and the proposed FY07 annual county budget process, the following meetings and hearings have been scheduled:
Wed., March 15 Joint Meeting of Gloucester Board of Supervisors and School Board. Discussion on School Capital Improvement Projects
6 p.m. in the Main Street Library Community Room
Tues., March 21 Presentation of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 Budget
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Broadcast on Cable Channel 48
Thur. March 23 - Town Meeting on County Issues
Board of Supervisors` Members Ms. Ressler and Mr. Rilee
7 p.m. at Page Middle School
Mon., April 3 - Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
7 p.m. in the Page Middle School Auditorium
Replay on Cable Channel 48
Tuesday, April 25 - Board of Supervisors Work Session & Proposed Budget Adoption
7 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse
Copies of Gloucester County`s Proposed FY07 County Budget will be available for review after March 21st at both public library locations and on the county`s website at: www.co.gloucester.va.us. For more information, please contact the Gloucester Community Education Department at 693-5730 or e-mail to awallace@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 263. 3/7/2006 - 9:14:22 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Botetourt School Seeks Memorabilia
From: Martha Moss
Phone: 804.693.1419
Email: mailto:mmoss@gc.k12.va.us
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Do you have any memorabilia related to Botetourt Elementary School? With the completion of the recent renovations, school staff is looking to feature items that can be displayed in the school`s new foyer showcase. It is hoped that community members will be willing to share pictures, yearbooks, uniforms, letter sweaters, textbooks, or any visual memories from their Botetourt school days -- be it the Botetourt “high school era” or from elementary school years. If you have any items that could be shared, please bring them to the school`s main office or contact Martha Moss. Martha Moss, Community Education Coordinator at 693-1419 or mailto:mmoss@gc.k12.va.us.
Looking for Financial Forecast Instructor
From: Candie Newman
Phone: 804.7584917
Email: mailto:cnewman@mppdc.com
Web Address: http://www.mpbdp.org
Specific Comments: The Middle Peninsula Business Development Partnership`s goal is to help foster economic growth by providing business support to potential and existing micro-entrepreneurs through training, technical support and lending. We offer basic business management education 4 times a year. Regular business training classes are held at the Saluda Professional Center on Tues. & Thurs. from 6:30-9 p.m. We need an instructor for our Financial Forecasting class. Topics include the basics of the Income Statement, Cash Flow & Balance Sheet & understanding, analyzing & developing a cash flow plan. The next class is scheduled for March 28.
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| | | 264. 2/27/2006 - 2:17:20 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Medicare Part D Seminar at Library
From: Bay Aging
Phone: 804.693.6109
Specific Comments: Lisa Walker with Bay Aging will present information on Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan on Tuesday, March 7 at the Gloucester Main Library from 10 a.m to Noon. One-on-one confidential counseling is also being offered by Bay Aging by appointment only every Friday between March 10 and April 21. Please call 693-6109 to schedule an appointment.
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| | | 265. 2/22/2006 - 8:16:50 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ware Academy hosts fundraising auction February 25
From: Ronda Bowden
Phone: 804-693-3825
Email: rbowden@wareacademy.org
Web Address: www.wareacademy.org
Specific Comments: A fun night is planned in Urbanna at at the Bethpage Conference Center, site of Ware Academy`s annual auction. The Black Rose Blues Band will entertain. There will be many high quality auction items in the silent and live auctions. Festivities begin at 6pm, Feb. 25th. Reservations are $40/person. Call the school to reserve your spot. An open bar, great food and valet parking are included.
Parenting Speaker, John Rosemond
From: Ware Academy
Phone: 804-693-3825
Email: rbowden@wareacademy.org
Web Address: www.wareacademy.org
Specific Comments: America`s most popular parenting speaker, John Rosemond will present "Parenting the strong-willed child" March 28th at 7pm at T.C. Walker Elementary School. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained by calling Ware Academy 804-693-3825. Contact Nicolle Morgan at Ware for more information.
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| | | 266. 2/21/2006 - 8:47:31 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Fashion Show & Luncheon Benefit
From: Pat Cooney, Abingdon Women`s Club President
Phone: 642-9570
Email:
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Abingdon Woman`s Club (AWC) is having a Fashion Show and Luncheon on March 25, 2006, 11:30 a.m., at the Abingdon Ruritan Club in Bena. Fashions are by Peebles with club members and grandchildren modeling. Greg Martin, AMF DJ Service, will provide the music. The luncheon menu includes a chicken breast salad with muffin, balsamic pasta salad, and a fruit salad. Dessert is a delicious chocolate raspberry torte. All proceeds go to benefit the Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic and the Boys & Girls Club of Gloucester County. Tickets are only $20 for this special event. To get tickets contact any AWC member or call Peggy Cooney at 642-9570. You won’t want to miss this one!
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| | | 267. 2/17/2006 - 9:18:47 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
You Don`t Want to Miss Celebrate Families 2006!
Saturday, February 25th
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peasley Middle and Bethel Elementary Schools
Check Out All the Fun and Schedule of Events!
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Celfam2003/Celfam1.htm
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| | | 268. 2/17/2006 - 9:16:31 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Don`t Miss Celebrate Families 2006!
From: Christi Lewis
Phone: 804.693.5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Celfam2003/Celfam1.htm
Specific Comments: You don`t want to miss Celebrate Families 2006 and the Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO on Saturday, February 25th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peasley Middle and Bethel Elementary Schools. Check out all the fun activities and events planned at http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Celfam2003/Celfam1.htm
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| | | 269. 2/9/2006 - 9:41:57 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Board Builders Training for Non-Profit Boards
From: Ellen Ferber
Phone: 757.624-2400
Email: training@volunteerhr.org
Web Address: www.volunteerhr.org
Specific Comments: VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads is offering a class designed for non-profit board members. Upcoming dates are Mar.16, Apr. 20, May 18 & June 15. The class covers all the essential building blocks of effective board service. More specific information is available on the website. Participants receive a workbook complete with adaptable tools & templates. Class fee of $75 covers workbook & program costs. Classes held at our training center from 6-9 p.m., located at 400 West Olney Road in Norfolk.
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| | | 270. 2/9/2006 - 8:21:34 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bethel Family Fun Night Seeks Helpers
From: Valerie Lewis
Phone: 804.693.0654
Email: vlewis@gc.k12.va.us
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Would you like to be a part of a wonderful family evening of fun? Bethel`s 2nd Annual Family Fun Night is planned for Friday, March 17th and we are looking for helpers to assist with a variety of different activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, board games, relay races and other "picnic-type" activities. Civic organizations and community groups welcomed! Come join the fun and share a sense of service and community with our Bethel families.
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| | | 271. 2/7/2006 - 9:21:07 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Grant Workshop for First Responders
From: Joe Schumacher
Phone: 757-874-6687
Email: joe.schumacher@mail.house.gov
Web Address: http://joanndavis.house.gov/HoR/VA01/News/Press+Releases/2005/Jo+Ann+Davis+Announces+First+Responder+Grant+Workshop+in+Gloucester.htm
Specific Comments: U.S. Representative JoAnn Davis announces a workshop about federal and state fire safety grants for first responders. The workshop will be held on Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. at the Rapphannock Community College – Glenns Campus. For more information call 757-874-6687. A media release is located at: http://joanndavis.house.gov/HoR/VA01/News/Press+Releases/2005/Jo+Ann+Davis+Announces+First+Responder+Grant+Workshop+in+Gloucester.htm
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| | | 272. 1/31/2006 - 1:52:55 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic Fundraiser
From: Noel Priseler
Phone: 804-642-1234
Email: npriseler@cox.net
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Gloucester-Mathews Free Clinic will hold a fundraiser, A Night at the Casino, on March 18, 2006 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. at the Abingdon Ruritan Club in Bena. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at Twice Told Tales, VA Country Real Estate, Golden Creations, etc. Door prizes, silent auction, great food and drink, raffles, as well as games of chance will be available.
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| | | 273. 1/30/2006 - 10:23:39 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION ADVERTISED: The Gloucester Department of Community Education is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time position (20 hours per week) to perform responsible professional and technical work in the areas of governmental access cable broadcast and programming and county government cable communications. Work involves overseeing, and producing live cablecasts of board meetings, hearings, and other meetings/events of public interest on the local government access channel. Detailed job description and more information is available at http://www.gloucesterva.info/hr/EmploymentOpportunities/jobs.htm . The deadline for applications is February 24, 2006.
CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMITTEE SEEKS MEMBERS: The Clean Community Committee is seeking interested citizens to serve on their advisory group. The committee meets monthly to discuss matters related to county beautification efforts, litter prevention/ cleanup programs, recycling and environmental education. Meetings are usually conducted on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Page Middle School. Currently the committee is reviewing and discussing the county’s signage ordinances, planning for Great American Cleanup from March 1 to May 31 and collecting business recycling reports from local businesses. Citizens who may be interested in serving should complete a Volunteer Board Bank information form that may be obtained at the following URL: www.gloucesterva.info/boardsandcommissionsdb or you may call 693-5730 or e-mail mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info.
CELEBRATE FAMILIES 2006: If you planned to exhibit at Celebrate Families the deadline for registration (February 6th) is quickly approaching! A downloadable registration form is available at http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Celfam2003/Celfam1.htm or by calling the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 693-2602. Celebrate Families 2006 is a fun day of free activities, events and informational displays for all ages. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bethel and Peasley Schools. For more information, visit the website at the address above.
COUNTY DECALS & CONVENIENCE CENTER CONCERS: As of January 1, 2006, Gloucester County no longer required residents to purchase a vehicle decal for the vehicle’s windshield. Questions have arisen as to how the waste management convenience centers will operate with respect to proof of residency that was verified through the local vehicle decal. The Department of Public Works would like to reassure residents that the elimination of the vehicle decal will not impact a resident’s ability to use the convenience center. Residents will be allowed to use the centers whether they keep their old decals on their windshields or have no county decal. No problems are anticipated since neighboring localities on the Middle Peninsula still have vehicle decals that identify the locality. As has always been the case, if the convenience center workers suspect unauthorized use they will ask for further identification from the drivers such as a drivers license or the address of where the waste material was generated. Residents who have questions or concerns about this issue should contact the Department of Public Works at 693-5480.
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| | | 274. 1/25/2006 - 8:22:42 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Sponsors Needed for Upcoming Pet Events
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.832.3685
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc. is seeking sponsors for upcoming events to donate gift bags, door prizes, gift certificates or even cash sponsorships. You will be listed as a sponsor on all signage, our website, press releases & at the events. Events are: Book signing by Valerie Blettner, (grinningbeagle.com) author of “That Dog Won’t Hunt” & “Life is Good Now” on 3/11/06 at Twice Told Tales. Bubba’s Bone Hunt & Easter Eggstravaganza 04/15/06 -Fary’s Mill Entrance to Beaverdam Park. It’s a Canine Bone Hunt complete with prizes & goody bags. Thanks!
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| | | 275. 1/23/2006 - 8:36:28 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Gloucester Genealogical Society Meeting-Jan. 23
From: Nadine Tatum
Phone: 693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Dr. Danielle Moretti-Langholtz, Director of the American Indian Resource Center at the College of William and Mary, is the guest speaker for the Gloucester Genealogical Society`s meeting at the Parish House of Abingdon Episcopal Church (White Marsh) on January 23 at 10am. She will show excerpts from the award-winning video documentary "In Our Own Words: Voices of Virginia Indians". The video was produced as a result of the Virginia Indian Oral History Project which began under the directorship of Dr. Moretti-Langholtz in 2000. Free and open to the public.
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| | | 276. 1/17/2006 - 3:39:06 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Virginia Legislative Bulletin Available
From: Christi Lewis
Phone: 693-5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: http://www.vaco.org/PUBLICATIONS/
Specific Comments: The Virginia Association of Counties` legislative bulletin, Capitol Contact, is now available and provides information and resources on the 2006 legislative session. The bulletin will be distributed at least twice a week during the session, generally on Wednesdays and Fridays. To sign up, send an e-mail to capitol_contact-subscribe@vaco.org. You will receive a reply message with instructions on how to complete your request. Also, check out VACo`s website for other valuable info.
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| | | 277. 1/17/2006 - 2:39:16 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Participate in Celebrate Familes 2006
From: Department of Community Education
Phone: 693-5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Celfam2003/Celfam1.htm
Specific Comments: It is now time to register to participate in the 2006 Celebrate Families Festival. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate and exhibit for free. The registration deadline is February 6, 2006. To register for an exhibit, contact Marilyn Morris at 693-2602 or mailto:mamorris@vt.edu or you may download the registration form at the website address listed above. Donors and sponsors are also needed to help fund this family-focused festival. To become a sponsor or make a donation contact Katey Legg at 693-2355 or mailto:klegg@gloucesterva.info.
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| | | 278. 1/17/2006 - 12:54:41 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Celebrate Families 2006 & Local Business EXPO
Don’t Wait to Participate
The 2006 Celebrate Families Festival and Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO is gearing up to be an extra special event with plenty of fun, entertainment and information for every age and interest. Now is the time for community groups, businesses and individuals to register to participate in the event, which will be held on Saturday, February 25th at Peasley Middle School and Bethel Elementary School.
Non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate and exhibit for free. The registration deadline is February 6, 2006. To register for an exhibit, contact Marilyn Morris with Virginia Cooperative Extension at 693-2602 or mailto:mamorris@vt.edu . Applications are also available on-line at the Celebrate Families website at http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Celfam2003/Celfam1.htm or just go to http://www.gloucesterva.info, and from “select a department” menu choose “Community Education” and click on the Celebrate Families scrolling link.
Donors and sponsors are still being sought to help fund this family-focused festival. To become a sponsor or make a donation contact Katey Legg with Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 693-2355 or mailto:klegg@gloucesterva.info.
Entertainment has always been a big draw to the festival and this year is no exception. The Celebrate Families Planning Committee is seeking interested performers. Please contact Debbie Richardson at 693-3497 or mailto:drichardson@pcdcva.org.
Once again the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce’s Business EXPO will join with the Celebrate Families Festival. There is a fee to participate in the Business EXPO. For more information, please contact the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce at 693-2425 or at mailto:gccc@inna.net.
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| | | 279. 1/6/2006 - 9:05:57 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Subject of Message: Adoption Fair
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.832.3685
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: We are seeking assistance from a local business that would allow us to host a one day (Saturday) kitty adoption fair at that location in February. We will be bringing aproximately 5-8 kittties and cats to find new homes. Please contact Michelle at 804.832.3685 or via email at director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
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| | | 280. 1/4/2006 - 1:03:36 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Subject of Message: Need Assistance with Filing for Non-Profit Status
From: D. Simson
Phone: 804-693-9100
Email: mysticstables@webtv.net
Web Address: http://community.webtv.net/MYSTICSTABLES/WELCOMETOMYSTIC
Specific Comments: Seeking help with the process and paperwork required to become a non-profit organization for tax purposes so that we can form an organization to save up to 10 horses a year from slaughter and work with high-risk youth to help in obtaining the horses from autions, caring for them, retraining them and finding them new homes.
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| | | 281. 1/3/2006 - 9:36:02 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Free Grant Writing Sessions
From: Va. Dept. of Health & James Madison University
Phone: 804-864-7036
Email: Judith.Marston@vdh.virginia.gov
Web Address: http://va.train.org
Specific Comments: Basics of Effective Grant Writing training sessions will be offered FREE to all government and non-profit organizations. Training includes finding & applying for funding, & details for getting funded. Reservations are required and enrollment is limited. Please enroll at http://va.train.org. Dates & locations are Jan. 30 for Tidewater Area and Jan 31 for Richmond Area.
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| | | 282. 12/13/2005 - 8:55:35 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Michelle Ressler, Gloucester Board of Supervisor’s At-Large Representative, has announced that she will conduct a public information session concerning the general reassessment of real property on Tuesday, December 20th, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Page Middle School auditorium. A general overview and explanation of the reassessment and county taxation process will be provided and citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.
People with specific questions or concerns about their assessments are still encouraged to call the Assessment Office at 693-3110 to schedule a time for an appointment to share their concerns and get their questions answered by the assessors. People should call the offcie through December 20th to schedule these appointments.
For general information about the community meeting, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 283. 12/13/2005 - 8:53:30 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Michelle Ressler, Gloucester Board of Supervisor’s At-Large Representative, has announced that she will conduct a public information session concerning the general reassessment of real property on Tuesday, December 20th, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Page Middle School auditorium. A general overview and explanation of the reassessment and county taxation process will be provided and citizens will be given an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.
People with specific questions or concerns about their assessments are still encouraged to call the Assessment Office at 693-3110 to schedule a time for an appointment to share their concerns and get their questions answered by the assessors. People should call the offcie through December 20th to schedule these appointments.
For general information about the community meeting, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 284. 12/12/2005 - 12:56:48 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
United Way Seeks Gloucester Representative
From: Christi Lewis
Phone: 693.5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The United Way of the Virginia Peninsula is seeking 1 or 2 Gloucester community members to serve on their Community Investment Panels. Volunteers will participate in a review process to award funding to local programs. A description detailing the responsibilities is available. The review process involves reading applications, conducting site visits and helping make choices to allocate funds. The process will take place from January to April 2006. For more info, please contact clewis@gloucesterva.info
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| | | 285. 12/8/2005 - 1:54:40 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Gloucester`s adult care will be moving to its new home, the Boy`s and Girl`s Club, in the next couple of weeks. Until now, the day care has been housed at Reedswood Christian Church for several years now for which we are very grateful to the congregation for having us there.
At the new location we will be licensed to care for 40 people, 15 more than we are currently licensed to work with. Also with this move, we will need more of everything -5-6 tables, 40+ chairs, recliners, kitchen appliances, refrigerator, freezer, stove, microwave, etc. We also need a bed (preferably a hospital type bed).
These items don`t have to be brand new, but rather, GENTLY used and DONATIONS would be great!
Adult day care provides services for people 18 years and older who suffer from Alzheimer`s disease or some other form of dementia. Most younger adults are challenged by brain trauma injuries and spinal cord injuries. These people are the most vulnerable for premature and costly institutionalization. The center is open 5 days per week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. With the move it is possible that we will be open 6 days per week. Depending on the needs of the client and the caregiver, we can provide occasional care, half-day care, or more extensive daily care. We provide meals, and programs designed to stimulate their minds and physical well-being in a healthy and proactive environment.
Please contact me at 758.2386 or email mailto:jduggan@bayaging.org if you can help or if you need more information. Thank you very much.
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| | | 286. 12/5/2005 - 2:37:04 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Gloucester County 4 R.E.A.L. (Resilient Education Assertive Learning) Prevention Alliance is presently seeking individuals interested in issues related to preventing youth substance use, violence, gangs, teen pregnancy, & juvenile delinquency. Volunteer members review programs and practices related to youth services and recruit organizations or groups to assist. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2005 at Beaverdam Park in the Whitcomb Lodge beginning at 10 am. Meetings are held monthly and a schedule will be distributed at this meeting.
Please call Lynn Jaeger, RVUC Vice-Chair or Irene Reed, RVUC Community Coalition Coordinator at 804-758-9398 or email mailto:ljaeger@mpnn.state.va.us and/or mailto:ireed@mpnn.state.va.us if you would like more information or visit http://www.rvuc.com.
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| | | 287. 12/2/2005 - 12:38:10 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Holiday Tree Recycling AT ALL Gloucester Convenience Centers
December 27 to January 12
This collection will benefit The Samaritan Group. Together we can make
a difference. Sponsored by Middle Peninsula Landfill & Recycling Center
and Clean Community. Place trees in the appropriate bins. They will then be chipped and used for mulch which is made available to the county citizens at no charge. For more information contact Sara Delo, 693-5370 or e-mail mailto:sdelo@gloucesterva.info.
Art League of Gloucester "Art on Main Street"
From: Brenda Gee
Phone: 695-1308
Email: severnhall@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Meet award-winning local artists displaying and selling their work at the "Art on Main Street" open house Dec. 4 1-5 at the C. Ritchie Photography Studio, 6651 Main St. Sponsored by the Art League of Gloucester.
Personalized Santa Letters
From: Santa`s Helpers at Precious Purrs and Paws,Inc.
Phone: 804-832-3685
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Visit our website beginning Wednesday, November 30th for info on personalized letters from Santa. Handwritten with "magical" holiday dust inside! Just complete the information sheet & mail it with $5.00 donation to Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc. 6768 Honeycutt Lane Gloucester, VA 23061. Requests must be received by December 17th. This terrific project is sponsored by Norfleet Builders with all proceeds benefiting the cats and dogs at Precious Purrs and Paws, Inc.
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| | | 288. 11/22/2005 - 12:11:55 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Gloucester Genealogical Society Meeting-Nov 28
From: Nadine Tatum
Phone: 693-4274
Email: hope_olam@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.rootsweb.com/~vaggsv
Specific Comments: Evander E. Jenkins of Gloucester will explain and demonstrate Digital Genealogy on DVD format to The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia at their 10 AM meeting, Monday, November 28, at Abingdon Episcopal Church parish house on Route 17 at White Marsh. He will demonstrate the magic of how to change your genealogy book into a multi-media presentation using the latest techniques in digital technology. Jenkins will show how you can create your own Family Genealogy onto a DVD, complete with sounds, movie clips and a slide show of your family pictures. Free and open to the public.
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| | | 289. 11/22/2005 - 9:40:11 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
Financial Assistance for Septic Tank Pump-Out
The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission is administering a grant through the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to provide financial assistance to low-to-moderate income households to cover the cost of pumping their septic systems. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requires that septic systems be pumped out or inspected at least once every five years. Current income limit guidelines for Gloucester and Mathews counties range from $33,150 for a family of one to $62,500 for a family of eight.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from November 2005 to September 2006 until all grant funds have been expended. Income verification and additional property information is required.
For more information, please contact Tom Brockenbrough at 758-2311 or mailto:tbrockenbrough@mppdc.com.
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| | | 290. 11/22/2005 - 9:37:55 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Financial Assistance for Septic Pump-Outs
From: Tom Brockenbrough
Phone: 758-2311
Email: tbrockenbrough@mppdc.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission is administering a grant to provide financial assistance to low-to-moderate income households to cover the cost of pumping septic systems. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requires that septic systems be pumped or inspected at least once every five years. Current income limit guidelines range from $33,150 for a family of one to $62,500 for a family of eight. Applications will be accepted from November 2005 to September 2006 until all grant funds have been expended. Income verification and additional property information is required.
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| | | 291. 11/17/2005 - 10:58:37 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
New Medicare D Prescription Plan Informational Meeting: An informational meeting on the new Medicare D prescription plan is planned for Wednesday, November 30th at 10:30 a.m. in the Gloucester Library community room. Pharmacist, Keith Hodges will be the feature speaker and will be sharing important information on the new plan. The one-hour program will be followed by a question and answer session. Representatives from the local pharmacies, Bay Aging and the Gloucester Department of Social Services will be available after the program for individual consultation. This informational meeting is sponsored by the Gloucester Library. Call 693-2998 for more information.
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| | | 292. 11/15/2005 - 2:05:29 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Annoucements:
Art League of Gloucester Open Studio Tour
From: David Girard
Phone: 693-4274
Email: severnhall@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: The Art League of Gloucester presents its annual "Open Studio Tour" Saturday, Nov.19 10am-5pm and Sunday, Nov.20 1-4pm. You are invited "into the studio" for a rare glimpse of our local artists at work. 10 award-winning artists will be available at 5 locations to demonstrate their work and answer questions. Maps available at both Gloucester Library branches and the Gloucester Visitor Center or call 693-7065.
Great American Bake Sale
From: Linda Phillips
Phone: 642-4375
Email: ghpi@inna.net
Web Address: www.greatamericanbakesale.org
Specific Comments: The Six Ladies of Gloucester will be hosting the Great American Bake Sale on December 17th from 10 am to 3pm at Phillips Energy Company, Rt. 17, Hayes. Proceeds will go towards fighting childhood hunger. Baked goods and financial donations accepted. Call Pat Carlton, 693-3333; Linda Phillips, 642-4375; Ann Garrett at 725-2973 or Peggy Robins at 642-2672.
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| | | 293. 11/2/2005 - 1:45:28 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcememt:
Community Foundation`s Aging Forums Cancelled
From: Mimi Ulsaker
Phone: 693-5160
Email: crucoach@3bubbas.com
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Unfortunately the Gloucester Community Foundation`s two forums on aging, planned for November 4th and 11th, had to be cancelled due to roof problems at VIMS. The forums will be rescheduled for a future date to be announced.
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| | | 294. 10/13/2005 - 2:25:19 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Annoucement
From: Mary Dykeman
E-mail: mailto:mlsdykem@3bubbas.com
Two Ponds Pet Sanctuary is holding a craft Sale On November 12th from 9:00AM to 3:00 PM to raise funds for the sanctuary and would like to put it on you bulletin board.
We are looking for crafters and home products vendors i.e. Creative Memories, Avon etc, who would like to put their wares on display.
You may contact me during the day at 804-843-5202 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM or on my cell at 804-815-2603 for additional information.
Gloucester Forward - November 4 & 11
From: Mimi Ulsaker
Phone: 693-5160
mailto:crucoach@3bubbas.com
http://www.gloucestercf.org
The Gloucester Community Foundation invites you to the Gloucester Forward Series:
Program I: "Will You Be Alive & Kicking at 90 & Beyond?" presented by Peter Bolling, MD, November 4, 6 p.m. Waterman`s Hall, VIMS
Program II: "Aging Issues in Gloucester: Where Are We Today & Where Are We Going?" presented by Patricia P. Barry, MD, November 11, 6 p.m., Waterman`s Hall VIMS.
RSVP for both dates by October 28th to Sue Perrin, 693-7202 or Mimi Ulsaker.
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| | | 295. 10/7/2005 - 10:13:34 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Annoucement:
I will be holding another RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Class beginning Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Botetourt Elementary School. The classes will be held Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1, 2005 and will begin at 6:00 p.m. Each class usually runs approximately three hours. All student expenses are paid for by the Laurel Shelter. For anyone not familiar with RAD, it is a basic self defense class for women and offers a wide variety of self defense options. Any woman 12 years of age and older can attend. You do not need to be in top physical condition to participate. This course teaches women how to use what they have to successfully defend themselves.
If you would like to participate (or know someone who would), please contact me as soon as possible. Last minute sign ups will be accepted, depending on the class size. This course is open to the public, so pass the word. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Hope to see you there.
-Sue Guire
693-1107
Thank you, Martha for letting us meet at Botetourt.
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| | | 296. 10/6/2005 - 3:01:52 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Annoucement:
2006 Daffodil Festival Cookbook
From: Denise Rhea Carter
Phone: 804-693-1264
Email: dcarter@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: http://www.gloucesterva.info/pr/events/df/cb.htm
Specific Comments: The Daffodil Festival Committee is seeking recipes for a cookbook to celebrate the 20th Annual Daffodil Festival. Forms are available at Parks, Recreation & Tourism or on line. Please visit the webpage and submit your recipe today!
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| | | 297. 10/6/2005 - 8:26:30 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Annoucement:
Thank You So Much!
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.694.4737
Email: director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Thank you to everyone who inquired about helping our kitty. We have received commitments to cover ALL his veterinary care and greatly appreciate your help! Please consider joining us at Strut Your Mutt at Beaverdam Park on Saturday, October 15th 9:00 am.
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| | | 298. 10/5/2005 - 3:39:58 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
Household Harmful Waste Collection
From: Sara Delo
Phone: 693.5370
Email: sdelo@gloucesterva.info
Web Address:
Specific Comments: Saturday, October 15 Guinea Rd. Recycling Center 9:30 to 3:30 Will accept: Toilet cleaners Pool supplies Antifreeze Pesticides Bug spray Aerosol cans Mercury Ammonia Spot remover Oil based paint Paint thinner Fertilizer Lighter fluid Drain cleaners Chlorine bleach Small batteries Computer PC`s and monitors (No keyboards, printers or televisions)
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| | | 299. 9/27/2005 - 11:47:08 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement
URGENT - Sponsors Needed
From: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc.
Phone: 804.694.4737
Email: mailto:director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: http://www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: Precious Purrs & Paws, Inc., a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary is presently searching for a sponsor to assist with the cost of an urgent procedure for a young feline. We are seeking a total of $277.00 in donations. We are non-proft with a 501-C3 IRS status and will thank all sponsors in our newsletter and on our website. Please contact the sanctuary by email or telephone if you are able to help. Thank you!
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| | | 300. 9/26/2005 - 4:26:51 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
Legal Issues for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
From: Valerie Lewis, Coordinator
Phone: 693-0654
Email: vlewis@gc.k12.va.us
Web Address: www.bethel.gc.k12.va.us
Specific Comments: Legal and financial issues for grandparents raising grandchildren will be the topics of a panel discussion at Bethel Elementary School Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, 1:30-3:30 pm. The panel includes attorneys addressing estate planning and adoption issues. Social workers speak about home studies and eligibility guidelines. A therapist will also answer questions. Sponsored by the Bethel Full Service School program, the event is open to the public. Reservations requested. For more information, please contact Valerie Lewis at 693-0654 or mailto:vlewis@gc.k12.va.us
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| | | 301. 9/21/2005 - 2:28:58 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
Gloucester Genealogical Society Meeting-Sept. 26
From: Roger Davis
Phone: 642-5280
Email: olddad@inna.net
Web Address: www.rootsweb.com/~vaggsv
Specific Comments: The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will meet Monday, September 26, at 10 AM at the Parish House of Abingdon Episcopal Church in White Marsh. The meeting is free and open to the public. The speaker for the meeting is Gloucester resident Hollis Pruitt, Assistant Professor of English and the Humanities at Thomas Nelson Community College, who will deliver a lecture and slide presentation titled "Observing the ‘African’ in the African-American Cemeteries of Gloucester County". You may call Roger Davis at 804-642-5280 for additional information.
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| | | 302. 9/20/2005 - 11:16:04 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
GUINEA JUBILEE, SEPTEMBER 23 & 24, 2005
From: Brook & Tara Thomas, Co-Chairs
Phone: 804-642-2572
Email: mailto:taraleighthomas@hotmail.com
Web Address: http://www.guineajubilee.com
Specific Comments: The 2005 Guinea Jubilee is being held this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 & 24, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club Festival Grounds. Lots to see, do, eat & buy! Friday`s activities begin at 3:00pm and end at 10:00pm. We begin on Saturday at 9:00am and end at 9:00pm. Hope to see ya there, Darlin`!
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| | | 303. 9/19/2005 - 8:53:45 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
GLOUCESTER POINT SUPERVISOR
ANNOUNCES TOWN MEETING
John Adams, Gloucester Point District Representative to the Gloucester Board of Supervisors, invites all interested community members to attend a town meeting planned for Monday, September 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Abingdon Elementary School. The town meeting is being held to provide information on important issues and current happenings with Gloucester County government and provide community members with an opportunity to share their comments, concerns or questions and to discuss any other items of interest or importance to them. Light refreshments will be provided. For general information, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON REASSESSMENT
Louise Theberge, at-large representative on the Gloucester Board of Supervisors is hosting two special community meetings to provide citizens information on the county`s reassessment process. The meetings are being held at two locations for the convenience of community members. The first meeting is planned for Monday, October 10th at Achilles Elementary School. The second meeting is planned for Wednesday, October 12th at Petsworth Elementary School. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m.
Ms. Theberge will be joined by Gloucester County Administrator William Whitley, County Attorney Danny Stuck, Commissioner of the Revenue Kevin Wilson and Michael Didawick, Project Manager with Blue Ridge Mass Appraisal Company, the firm contracted to conduct the county`s general reassessment process. A general overview and explaination of the reassessment process will be provided and specific information given on the how market value is determined, how properties are compared, and how to request reconsideration or appeal the reassessment valuation. Citizens will be given an opportunity to share their concerns and ask questions about the reassessment process.
For general information about the meetings, please contact the Gloucester Department of Community Education, 693-5730.
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| | | 304. 9/19/2005 - 8:49:32 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
Gloucester Point Supervisor Announces Town Meeting
From: Gloucester Community Education
Phone: 693-5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: www.gloucesterva.info
Specific Comments: Mr. John Adams, Gloucester Point District Representative to the Gloucester Board of Supervisors, invites all interested community members to attend a town meeting planned for Monday, September 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Abingdon Elementary School. The town meeting is being held to provide information on important issues and current happenings with Gloucester County government and provide community members with an opportunity to share their comments, concerns or questions and to discuss any other items of interest or importance to them. Light refreshments will be provided.
Community Meetings on Reassessment
From: Gloucester Community Education
Phone: 693.5730
Email: clewis@gloucesterva.info
Web Address: www.gloucesterva.info
Specific Comments: Louise Theberge, At-Large Representative on the Gloucester Board of Supervisors is hosting two special community meetings to provide citizens information on the county’s reassessment process. The first meeting is planned for Monday, October 10th at Achilles Elementary School. The second meeting is planned for Wednesday, October 12th at Petsworth Elementary School. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. All interested community members are encouraged to attend.
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| | | 305. 9/2/2005 - 10:29:02 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
VITA`s Security Services has received multiple reports of individuals using fake Hurricane Katrina donation and relief web sites. These sites are being used to create false donation foundations to gain money, capture usernames and passwords, and lead you to install spyware or trojan software on your machine. Several websites/domains in question include: katrinahelp.com , katrinarelief.com, and katrinacleanup.com.
If you desire to donate to the Hurricane Katrina victims, please start your process at http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=18473 which provides a list of reputable agencies, or donate to organizations you have experience with and trust. If you believe that you have been the victim of a fake charity, disaster scam, or other consumer fraud, you can file a report with the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Consumer Affairs at the following addresses and telephone numbers:
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Antitrust and Consumer Litigation Section
900 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 786-2116 or (800) 451-1525
OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
1100 Bank Street, Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 786-2042 or (800) 552-9963
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| | | 306. 9/2/2005 - 10:26:08 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
VITA`s Security Services has received multiple reports of individuals using fake Hurricane Katrina donation and relief web sites. These sites are being used to create false donation foundations to gain money, capture usernames and passwords, and lead you to install spyware or trojan software on your machine. Several websites/domains in question include: katrinahelp.com , katrinarelief.com, and katrinacleanup.com.
If you desire to donate to the Hurricane Katrina victims, please start your process at http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=18473 which provides a list of reputable agencies, or donate to organizations you have experience with and trust. If you believe that you have been the victim of a fake charity, disaster scam, or other consumer fraud, you can file a report with the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Consumer Affairs at the following addresses and telephone numbers:
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Antitrust and Consumer Litigation Section
900 East Main Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 786-2116 or (800) 451-1525
OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
1100 Bank Street, Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 786-2042 or (800) 552-9963
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| | | 307. 9/1/2005 - 12:31:22 PM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
PLEASE HELP HURRICANE VICTIMS
Many citizens and business people are wondering just what to do to help the devastated victims of Hurricane Katrina. While there are hundreds of organizations organizing and offering help, the most efficient and easiest way for an individual to assist is to go through the American Red Cross. Right now, the two most needed items are cash and blood. There are four ways to make your cash contribution:
Locally: Lowes has offered to match all donations up to 1 million dollars. Just drop-by our local Lowes in Gloucester and make a contribution.
By Phone: Have your credit card handy and call 1-800-HELPNOW (435-7669)
By Website: Visit redcross.org and click on "Donate Now." (Be prepared for extra time since the site is obviously being hit, a lot!)
By Mail: Mail your check to: American Red Cross, Hurricane Katrina Relief, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013
To donate blood, check the local newspaper for listings of locations near you, listen to the radio for location announcements, or contact your local office of the Red Cross.
If you`d prefer to donate to another organization, here is a listing of some of the more well-know disaster relief groups and their contact info:
Catholic Charities, USA
1-800-919-9338
Church World Service
1-800-297-1516
Lutheran Disaster Response
1-800-638-3522
Nazarene Disaster Response
1-888-256-5886
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
1-800-872-3283
Salvation Army
1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief
1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440
United Jewish Communities
1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440
United Methodist Committee on Relief
1-800-554-8583
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| | | 308. 9/1/2005 - 12:30:48 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
PLEASE HELP HURRICANE VICTIMS
Many citizens and business people are wondering just what to do to help the devastated victims of Hurricane Katrina. While there are hundreds of organizations organizing and offering help, the most efficient and easiest way for an individual to assist is to go through the American Red Cross. Right now, the two most needed items are cash and blood. There are four ways to make your cash contribution:
Locally: Lowes has offered to match all donations up to 1 million dollars. Just drop-by our local Lowes in Gloucester and make a contribution.
By Phone: Have your credit card handy and call 1-800-HELPNOW (435-7669)
By Website: Visit redcross.org and click on "Donate Now." (Be prepared for extra time since the site is obviously being hit, a lot!)
By Mail: Mail your check to: American Red Cross, Hurricane Katrina Relief, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013
To donate blood, check the local newspaper for listings of locations near you, listen to the radio for location announcements, or contact your local office of the Red Cross.
If you`d prefer to donate to another organization, here is a listing of some of the more well-know disaster relief groups and their contact info:
Catholic Charities, USA
1-800-919-9338
Church World Service
1-800-297-1516
Lutheran Disaster Response
1-800-638-3522
Nazarene Disaster Response
1-888-256-5886
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
1-800-872-3283
Salvation Army
1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief
1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440
United Jewish Communities
1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440
United Methodist Committee on Relief
1-800-554-8583
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| | | 309. 8/29/2005 - 8:22:46 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Preserving Life, Hope & Dreams-Breast Cancer Event
From: Beverly Ann Teichs
Phone: 804-695-1140
Email: bateichs@cox.net
Web Address: www.myjafra.com/bteichs
Looking for donations for our Silent Auction (gift certificates or items) and have room in our program for ads $25 - $100. And there are a few tickets left at $30.00 each, which includes brunch, silent auction participation, watching a Longaberger weaver, and more! Saturday, September 10th 10am-1pm @ Olivia`s at the Point. Please call me by August 31st if you would like to donate, advertise or attend.
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| | | 310. 8/26/2005 - 8:03:19 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
Donaitons Needed for Strutt Your Mutt
From: Michelle R. Van Gilder/Precious Purrs and Paws, In
Phone: 804.694.4737
Email: mailto:director@preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Web Address: http://www.preciouspurrsandpaws.com
Specific Comments: We are in desperate need for prizes to give to walkers at our 1.5 mile dog walk. We are also looking for someone to donate t-shirts, hot dogs, beverages, cookie, chips, anything at all. We will thank the businesses/individuals who help sponsor on a large banner.
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| | | 311. 8/15/2005 - 8:28:46 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GRANT ALERT!
There are 7 grants reviewed in this "Alert." For the first five, a total of nearly $8.5 million in public funds will be made available in up to 151 awards, ranging from $30,000 to $1,000,000. [for the last two programs from HUD, an additional $558,000,000 ($558 million) is available in an unspecified number of awards.
Funds will be utilized to:
1) build organizational/community/tribal capacity, through financial and
technical assistance, thereby allowing for the development of rural
communities;
2) provide training and technical assistance to centers for independent
living;
3) provide technical assistance on improving results for students with
disabilities;
4) establish a National Technical Assistance Center on Assessment for
Children With Disabilities;
5) improve services and supports for the elderly;
6) supply Supportive Housing to the elderly; and
7) develop and operate supportive housing for persons with disabilities.
These programs are offered through the Departments of Agriculture (Rural
Housing Service), Education (Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services), Health and Human Services (Administration on
Aging), and Housing and Urban Development (Office of Community Planning
and Development). Perhaps your TBI program could become involved in one
or more of these activities, if it isn`t already.
Consider pursuing these funding opportunities, and share them with your
partners working to improve training, educational outcomes, services,
supports, and housing opportunities for individuals with TBI and their
families.
Please visit http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/grantinfo.htm
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| | | 312. 8/15/2005 - 8:04:47 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
With hurricane season here, Bay Aging is asking the community to support the homebound elderly by sending donations to purchase non-perishable food items.
Presently, Bay Aging does not have the funds available for shelf-stable meals to be used in emergency situations.
Donations can be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Bay Aging in Urbanna at 5306 Old Virginia Street or Bay Aging office next to the Senior Center on Main Street.
We are asking for monetary donations so we can purchase what we know is needed, therefore not wasting anyone`s hard earned dollars.
For questions or more information, please contact Jean Duggan at 804.758.2386 or jduggan@bayaging.org.
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| | | 313. 8/1/2005 - 8:49:12 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement:
Single Parent Rally
From: Lighthouse Worship Center
Phone: 8046422752
Offering support for single parents of Gloucester County. Oil Changes and haircuts to be given away. August 13th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 4299 George Washington Memorial Hwy. Hayes
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| | | 314. 7/29/2005 - 2:40:57 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Town Crier Announcement -
Gloucester Wrestling Club Summer Camp
From: Karel Curtis
Phone: 757-642-9711
Email: karel_curtis@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.leaguelineup/gwc.com
Specific Comments: Wrestling camp from Aug 15 - 18 at Page Middle School, run by olympic wrestler Eric Guerrero. Ages 10 and up are welcome. Eric is the assistant coach with the Oklahoma State University wrestling team. Eric is a NCAA individual Champ, World Champ, and an Olympian. Questions, call Scott Kent (757) 223-6640.
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| | | 315. 7/29/2005 - 2:39:58 PM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
Computer Recycling Program
From: Jim Allison, Site Manager, Lewis B. Puller Center
Phone: 693-3114
Email: jallison@arcvap.org
The Puller Center on Main Street in Gloucester is now involved with a computer recycling contract. If you or your business have old computers that you intend to dispose of, please bring them to the Puller Center. Not only do you help the environment and keep the electronic waste out of our landfills, you will also assist in providing jobs to the disabled.
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| | | 316. 5/31/2005 - 11:15:03 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
COMMUNITY CALENDAR http://www.gloucesterva.info/ResourceGuideDB/Connection/calendarsearch1a.asp HAS NEW SEARCH FEATURE - The Gloucester County Community Calendar of Upcoming Events now has an easy to use search feature that allows you to search for specific activities, as well as review upcoming activities by month and year. The calendar provides a centralized community calendar of all upcoming and annual county and non-profit organization meetings, activities, and special events in Gloucester. Organizations wishing to post their meetings and events are invited to submit basic information such as what the event is, the date and time, location, cost/fee and contact information. Information is then posted on the community calendar. For more information about the community calendar, please contact Amanda Wallace with the Gloucester Department of Community Education at mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info or by calling 693-5730.
ARE YOU CONNECTED YET? Get connected to CommunityConnection (http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/CC/home.htm), an interactive online network for Gloucester County non-profit groups and community members. CommunityConnections is designed for users to enter information and resources to be shared with others such as a community calendar; a bulletin board for announcements; publicity for volunteer needs and volunteer opportunities; non-profit employment opportunities; grants and funding sources; and news and links of interest to non-profits. Those interested in receiving a monthly notification message about CommunityConnections need only to subscribe to the service and/or visit the CommunityConnections web site for current information and resources. To experience CommunityConnections, go to: http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/home.htm. For more information about Gloucester`s new CommunityConnection service, contact Community Education at 693-5730 or mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info
AARP MATURE DRIVING CLASS IN JULY - The Gloucester Department of Community Education in conjunction with AARP is offering a 55 Alive Mature Driver class on July 13 and 14, 2005 at the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Building at Hayes. The two-day class runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Cost is $10 per person payable the first day of class and may give a discount on car insurance. 55 Alive Mature Driving, an innovative classroom retraining program, is designed to help people 55 years of age and older improve their driving skills. The eight-hour course covers the effects of aging and medications on driving, basic driving rules, license renewal, local traffic hazards, adverse road conditions, and accident prevention measures. Developed by the American Association of Retired Persons, 55 Alive is the first comprehensive driver-retraining course geared to the specific needs of older motorists. To sign up for any of the sessions, please call Amanda at 693-5730 or send a message to awallace@gloucesterva.info . Class size is limited to 24.
FALL ISSUE OF THE BEEHIVE - The fall issue of The Beehive, Gloucester County`s citizen newsletter, will be printed in early August. All non-profit organizations and groups are encouraged to submit their news and information by July 8, 2005 for this issue. The fall issue covers mid-August to the end of October. Please submit your information via e-mail to mailto:awallace@gloucesterva.info or call 693-5730.
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| | | 317. 4/8/2005 - 8:21:00 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
IMPORTANT: SCHOOL CENSUS UNDERWAY! If you are a Gloucester resident, please respond:
On April 1, 2005, Gloucester County Public Schools mailed the triennial school census survey forms to all boxholders and rural address in the county. It is crucial that all residents of the county respond to ensure that Gloucester receives its appropriate share of sales tax revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you have already responded, thank you for your promptness. If you have not responded and prefer to reply on line, you may do so by accessing the following link:
http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/budget/sch_census.htm
It is our desire to reach every household in the county. We need your response even if there are no school-aged children in your household. The census shall be conducted through July 15, 2005. Therefore, in order to reach the maximum number of residents a variety of methods will be employed, such as notices sent home with students, door to door enumerations, etc. . Please be sure to include your street address as well as your post office box on the form. If you have any questions, please do not hestitate to call Joanne Wright (693-7811) or Tara Hale (693-7819). Thank you for your assistance in this important process.
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| | | 318. 4/8/2005 - 8:19:27 AM | | Community_Education_And_County_Info:
IMPORTANT: SCHOOL CENSUS UNDERWAY! If you are a Gloucester resident, please respond:
On April 1, 2005, Gloucester County Public Schools mailed the triennial school census survey forms to all boxholders and rural address in the county. It is crucial that all residents of the county respond to ensure that Gloucester receives its appropriate share of sales tax revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you have already responded, thank you for your promptness. If you have not responded and prefer to reply on line, you may do so by accessing the following link:
http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/budget/sch_census.htm
It is our desire to reach every household in the county. We need your response even if there are no school-aged children in your household. The census shall be conducted through July 15, 2005. Therefore, in order to reach the maximum number of residents a variety of methods will be employed, such as notices sent home with students, door to door enumerations, etc. . Please be sure to include your street address as well as your post office box on the form. If you have any questions, please do not hestitate to call Joanne Wright (693-7811) or Tara Hale (693-7819). Thank you for your assistance in this important process.
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| | | 319. 3/31/2005 - 9:05:09 AM | | Community_Connection_For_Non-Profits:
GET CONNECTED!
Gloucester’s CommunityConnection is the way to stay connected to what’s happening with Gloucester County’s non-profit, community and faith-based organizations. We welcome your group’s participation and involvement in this networking endeavor and hope you will utilize all the resources available on our CommunityConnection. Please spend a bit of time visiting each of the areas and sharing your information, resources and needs. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send them to awallace@gloucesterva.info.
APRIL IS ALL ABOUT VOLUNTEERS!
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: The Points of Light Foundation has everything you need to recognize and publicize National Volunteer Week. Check out all their ideas and resources! (http://www.pointsoflight.org/)
NEWS, INFORMATION & LINKS OF INTERST
Articles, reports and links of interest to non-profit organizations are posted here. You may also make submittals of information or links you have found of interest to non-profit groups.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/informationsearch.asp
COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Announce your organization`s meetings and special events online through the Gloucester Community Calendar and check on the availability of dates, up to a year in advance, for planning purposes.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/calendarsearch1a.asp
SPECIAL APRIL EVENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN: The Second Annual CONNECTIONS (http://www.autismva.org/Connections%20Flyer%2005-1.1.pdf): A Family Resource Fair for Children and Youth with Special Needs will be held April 23, 2005 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Children`s Museum of Richmond. The fair`s focus is on families and youth with special needs. In addition to exhibit displays, top quality workshops will be offered throughout the day and the first 400 attendees will receive free admission to the Children`s Museum! A resource directory is available at http://www.specialneedsresourcesva.org
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Do you have a need or a resource to share? Is there an issue or discussion that you would like to launch with other non-profit friends? Share information, requests and post questions on our Community Bulletin Board.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/bulletinboardsearch2a.asp
VOLUNTEER NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Your volunteer connection begins here! If your organization needs volunteers or you want to get involved in your county, schools or community, this is the place to click and go!
http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/volunteerneedssearch1a.asp
LOCAL NON-PROFIT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please post your organization’s non-profit job vacancies or employment needs at this site.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/resourceguidedb/connection/jobsearch.asp
GRANTS & FUNDING
Show me the money! Information on grants and funding opportunities are provided here.
http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/cc/funding.htm
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SPRING BEEHIVE AND COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT NOW ON WEBSITE: The newest edition of The Beehive and the 2004 County Annual Report to the Community is now available at http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/Beehive/publications.htm.
FREE TAX HELP FOR VIRGINIA TAXPAYERS: Got filing questions about your 2004 federal and Virginia state taxes? The April 15 tax deadline is just around the corner and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is pleased to offer FREE tax assistance to Virginia taxpayers through a special Web site called www.VATaxHelp.com. Any individual filing federal or state tax returns in the state of Virginia can get FREE online tax advice by submitting e-mail questions through www.VATaxHelp.com! Experienced, licensed certified public accountants (CPA) will provide answers to the tax questions within three business days. Tax questions can be submitted online from now to April 8. http://www.VATaxHelp.com
OUTSTANDING YOUTH AND YOUTH ADVOCATE AWARDS PROGRAM: The Gloucester County Youth Commission is accepting nominations for the 2005 Outstanding Youth of the Year and Youth Advocate awards program. Young people, ages 13-18, who are deserving of special recognition in the areas of community service, courage/bravery, and special accomplishments or achievements, will be considered. In addition nominations for Outstanding Youth Advocates, adults who have demonstrated an extended commitment to improving the lives of young people in Gloucester County, will also be taken. Honorees will be recognized at an awards program and reception planned in early June. Nomination forms are available to download at http://www.gloucesterva.info/commed/gyc/OYA.htm. All applications must be received in the Community Education office by MAY 6, 2005. If you have any questions, please call 693-5730 or mailto: awallace@gloucesterva.info.
55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING CLASS IN MAY: AARP is offering a 55 Alive Mature Driver class on May 18 and 19 at the Gloucester Library. The two-day class runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Cost is $10 per person payable the first day of class | |
