Monday, February 9, 2015
WEATHER
It looks like our better chances of rain begin in the mid-afternoon and increase to about 80% this evening. Then they’ll taper off for the most part overnight and linger just a little into tomorrow morning. Today we’ll be warm, in the upper 50’s, but almost 20 degrees cooler tomorrow for a high, so get out a bit at lunchtime if you can. There aren’t any warm days like this again in the 10-day forecast.
COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT
**UPDATED**
They’ve gone and announced TWO new openings at The Coleman today for 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Gloucester County School Lunch Menu
Pack it or buy it today: On the menu for today’s school lunch you’ve got Hamburger on a Whole Grain Bun, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Chef Salad with Whole Grain Crackers & Homemade Croutons, French Fries, Baked Beans and Canned and Fresh Fruit! #GoodEats
Sunrise 7:03 AM
Sunset 5:38 PM
Day Length 10 Hours 35 Minutes
Good Things To Do
February 9 – February 16 GUEST Winter Shelter Program: Shelter Location
First Presbyterian Church 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.
Bookmark Design Contest
Design-A-Bookmark Contest. Design a bookmark using the theme “Unlimited Possibilities @ your library.” Prizes awarded in age categories. All entries must be received by: Friday, March 20, 2015. Click here for the entry form.
Teen Film Festival
Deadline for Entry – Friday, April 3 at 5:00 PM
It’s the 8th Annual Teen Film Festival. Make your directorial debut! Win cash prizes! Deadline for submissions: April 3 at 5:00 PM. Click here to download the registration form and rules and guidelines.
“Love Our Teens” Month at the Main Library and Point Branch
Grades 6-12.
Receive a Hershey Kiss for every visit in February!
Upgrade to a plastic library card for FREE!
AARP Tax Aide Program
Tax assistance will be offered at the Gloucester Library (Main Street Center) from 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Mondays beginning February 2nd through April 13th (except February 16 will be moved to February 17.) Assistance will also be offered on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on February 14, 21, 28 and March 14, 21, and April 4. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 804-654-1407 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Tax assistance will also be offered at Gloucester Point and Bethany Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. to 4;00 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning February 4 through April 15. No appointment necessary.
February 6– 28 – Harriet McGee Exhibit at Gloucester Arts on Main
Harriet is showing a large collection of her wonderful framed metal repousse’ artwork. If you have fallen in love with her work, this is your chance to see a good selection. Open 12 to 6 Tues thru Saturday.
February 9 – Vinyasa Yoga Class at Abingdon Elementary
Some of the benefits of yoga are improved posture, flexibility, balance & strength as well as calming of your mind & lessening of stress!
This class is for ages 16 & older. Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, Vinyasa Yoga is for everyone.
This class links body movement with breath & emphasizes strengthening the core.
Pose modifications & challenges are offered to fit the participant’s experience level.
Starting slowly with warm up stretches, the music takes you to a progressively higher energy level about midway into the class & concludes with a relaxation period.
Instructor: Nancy Sessoms.
$30/session or $6/individual class.
Mondays at Abingdon Elementary 5:30-6:45 pm
Classes are held year round.
February 9 – BINGO Night
Good Fun on Monday Nights at St. Therese every week. It’s BINGO night at 7:00 PM. The doors open at 5:30 and along with concessions, game play includes Early Birds, Pull Tabs, Progressives and a jackpot to be won!
Church of St. Therese, 6262 Main Street
February 9 – Kids Night at Chick-fil-A
Every Monday night from 5:30 to 7:30 is Kids Night at Chick-fil-A Gloucester! This week, get your face painted, have some fun in PlayLand, make a Valentine Snow Globe with Mrs. Lynn, and take a Chick-fil-A balloon home!
February 9 – Stained Glass Class at Gloucester Arts on Main
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Stained Glass Class six-week series begins Jan 26 – an art form everyone can do! See your vision come to life in sparkling colored glass and make a one-of-a-kind art piece that will last a lifetime. Most supplies provided. $195 for six sessions, $75 for a two-session refresher. Diane Meyer teaching!
Call 804-824-9464 to reserve a spot or email Gloucester Arts on Main at reservations@gloucesterarts.org
February 9 – Low Impact Aerobics Registration Deadline
8687 Roaring Springs Road
For ages 13 & older.
Get a cardiovascular workout.
STEP is part of this session, avoiding heavy stress on joints or having to jog or jump.
Bring your own step or the instructor will provide one.
Instructor: Suellen Hooper.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7 pm, @ Whitcomb Lodge, Beaverdam Park
Classes begin February 16 and end on March 25
COMING UP TOMORROW
February 10, 2015
Pack it or buy it tomorrow: On the menu for tomorrow’s school lunch you’ve got Lasagna with Ground Beef, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons, Roll, Side Caesar Salad, Green Beans and Canned and Fresh Fruit! #GoodEats
Beginning February 10 – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course
The Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad will conduct an EMT training course beginning February 10, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and ocassionaly on Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. There will be a mandatory CPR Class for all EMT-B Students on January 29, 2015 from 6pm to 10pm. Cost for the class will be $400.00. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students who apply for and are accepted for membership in GVFRS will be refunded the cost of the course.
For more information email emstraining@gvfrs.org
February 10 – Veteran’s Breakfast at Gloucester House
9:30 AM
7657 Meredith Drive
Gloucester Courthouse
To show our appreciation of your service, we invite you to attend a Monthly Veterans’ Breakfast at Gloucester House Assisted Living and Memory Care. You’ll enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast and the company of your peers.
February 10 – Bingo Day at Chick-fil-A
Play bingo with your friends at Chick-fil-A from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
February 10 – Little Pillars at The Library
February 10 – Volunteer Lab Night at the Rosewell Visitor Center
A Fairfield Foundation Event
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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!
February 10 – “Clean Water for Africa” Spirit Night
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Mention “Clean Water for Africa” to your cashier at the time of purchase, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to help drill a borehole in Uganda (Kayla Coombs’s SIRS project). To learn more, visit http://www.gofundme.com/makukuba
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.
February 10 – Art from the Vine
Gloucester Arts on Main
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6580-B Main St
Gloucester Courthouse
(804) 824-9464
http://www.gloucesterarts.org
De-stressing with art – have a glass of wine, have fun with paint, bring home a piece of art!
This is a non-serious monthly event – $35 includes refreshments, art supplies & wine. Bring your friends and celebrate life!
February 10 – Gloucester County School Board Monthly Meeting
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Monthly meeting of the Gloucester County School Board
Thomas Calhoun Walker Education Center
Contact: Diane Clements Gamache 804-693-1425
February 10 – 11 – Middle Peninsula State Park Survey at Rosewell Visitor Center
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
On February 10 and 11, The Fairfield Foundation and Middle Peninsula Chapter of the ASV will be digging shovel test pits on part of the future Middle Peninsula State Park near the Rosewell Visitor Center in Gloucester County. We will continue shovel testing in the field and into the woods, extending from where we stopped last year, in an effort to help the folks planning the park avoid and better understand any significant archaeological resources. This has been a great experience for three years running, and we hope to continue the success this winter. Please email us at fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org if you are interested in attending, so we know how many people to expect.
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