Tuesday, January 27, 2015
WEATHER
Hey, we’re going to clear out tonight just in time to get really cold by morning! Those low 20’s are chilly indeed!! Glad to have the woodburning stove going. 🙂 Tomorrow we’ll have the same temps as today for a high and a low, but lots of sunshine. That’s something #GoodToLookForwardTo!
COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT
Well, yesterday there was a last minute swing at The Coleman, that was announced, came and went all in just over an hour. This morning, as of right now…there are no scheduled openings for today. 🙂 But there are icy conditions, so take it easy.
Gloucester County School Lunch Menu
Enjoy your second day off kids!! To working grown ups – no school buses to get stuck behind again today!!
Gloucester High School Athletics Schedule
Good Luck to our Varsity Basketball Teams today as they welcome Indian River to the home courts this afternoon!
Sunrise 7:14 AM
Sunset 5:24 PM
Day Length 10 Hours 10 Minutes
Good Things To Do
Charlie Brown at the Museum!
Charlie Brown will be the featured theme this holiday season at the Gloucester Museum of History. According to the museum, an exhibit titled “The Ultimate Collection of Snoopy and Friends” is one for all ages. The collection, owned by Charlie Woerner of Gloucester, includes more than 180 Snoopy items and will be on display from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, 2015. Admission is free. The museum is in the historic Botetourt Building at 6539 Main Street For information and tours, call 804-693-1234.
January 26 – February 1 GUEST Winter Shelter Program: Shelter Location
Newington Baptist Church from 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. During this time of year, we pause to reflect on the many things to be thankful for. If you are fortunate enough to have a warm home, food in your pantry and refrigerator and family and friends to spend time with, you may want to share your bounty by : Making a donation to the GUEST winter shelter program or Bread for Life Food Pantry with non-perishable food.
- GUEST Winter Shelter: Make checks payable to Abingdon Episcopal Church with GUEST on memo line and mail to: P.O. Box 82, White Marsh, VA 23183
- Bread for Life Food Pantry: Non-perishable foods and household products may be dropped off at the pantry on Mondays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. adjacent to the Church of St. Therese, 6262 Main Street.
- Salvation Army: Accepts donations at the Gloucester Center, 7065 Linda Circle in Hayes. Call 642-3960 for hours of operation.
January 3 – 31 – Read and Recycle at the Library!
It’s that time of year again! Share books, recycle and spend “money”. Bring in your child’s gently used books during the month of January and receive “book bucks”. Spend the bucks in February!
Ages birth-18
January 27 – Bingo Day at Chick-fil-A
Play bingo with your friends at Chick-fil-A from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
January 27 – Community HU Chant for Everyone
Botetourt Elementary
7:00 PM
Are you seeking a spiritual experience? Add your voice (or just listen) to a friendly group from all faiths singing HU, an ancient name of God, that can help you find inner peace, expanded awareness, a release of fears, inner guidance, and divine love. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by members of ECKANKAR. We meet both the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:00pm.
Namaste yoga classes will improve posture, flexibility, balance & strength as well as calming of your mind & lessening of stress!
This class is for ages 13 & older. Do you want to develop a balance of strength & flexibility? Hatha Yoga (Ha meaning SUN, Tha meaning MOON) refers to the balance of actions & reception–uniting the Mind/Body/Breath through classic Indian asanas (postures).
A great workout!
Instructor: Nichole Knott.
$30/session or $6/individual class.
Tuesdays at Botetourt, 5:30-6:45 pm.
Classes are held year round.
January 27 – Volunteer Lab Night at the Rosewell Visitor Center
A Fairfield Foundation Event
Interested in learning more about archaeology, preservation, or education? Come join us for volunteer lab night, every Tuesday night at the Rosewell Visitor Center! Volunteers can participate in a variety of activities including washing, sorting, and identifying artifacts, labeling and mending artifacts, or helping with other small projects. All are welcome!
January 27 – American Red Cross Blood Drive
Distinction Catering & Special Events
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
4888 George Washington Mem Hwy, Hayes
Schedule your donation type and time here.
January 27 – Middle Peninsula Community Criminal Justice Board Meeting
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Middle Peninsula Planning District Office
Contact: Hope Brooks 804-445-0600
January 27 – Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Colonial Courthouse in Court Circle, 6504 Main Street
Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning 804-693-1224
January 27 – Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DIT Conference Room, 6382 Main St.
Contact: Ginger Riffe 804-693-5480
January 27 – Economic Development Authority Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
County Offices Building 2 Room 236 in the Department of Environmental Services
6489 Main Street-2nd floor
Contact: Linda Evans at 804-693-1415
January 27 and January 28 – Floral Arrangers View Paintings at Gloucester Arts on Main
Paintings to be subject of Floral Arrangements in April, will be ready for viewing. The Garden Club arrangers that will be submitting floral art should come by and view the available paintings Tuesday and Wednesday.
COMING UP TOMORROW
JANUARY 28, 2015
Back to School Tomorrow!! Pack it or buy it: On the menu for tomorrow’s school lunch you’ve got Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Yogurt, Chinese Chicken Salad with Whole Grain Crackers, Black Beans, Corn and Canned and Fresh Fruit! #GoodEats
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