Wednesday, March 4, 2015
WEATHER
Off to a foggy start again. Watch the temperatures rise and the rain chances increase as the day moves along. We’ll have a very wet evening and overnight, with snow mixing in with that rain by early morning tomorrow. Then that continues before it turns to rain only at lunch, and then back to a wintery mix in the early afternoon. So you’ll experience a couple of seasons or three all in the span of about 24 hours! Happy crazy weather day!!
COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT
Happy National Grammar Day!! I’ll put this as grammatically correct as possible – there are no scheduled openings announced for today at The Coleman. How’d I do?
Gloucester County School Lunch Menu
Pack it or buy it today: On the menu for today’s school lunch you’ve got Turkey Tacos or Turkey & Cheese Wrap or Chinese Chicken Salad with Whole Grain Crackers, Refried Beans, Baby Carrots and Canned and Fresh Fruit! #GoodEats *Subject to change due to all the snow days the kids have had.
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Sunset 6:02 PM
Day Length 11 Hours and 28 Minutes
Good Things To Do
March 2 – March 8 GUEST Winter Shelter Program: Shelter Location: Bethany United Methodist 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.
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.
March 4 – Pre-K Time at the Library
Pre-K Time! February 4, 11, 18 & 25. March 4, 11, 18 & 25. April 1, 8, 15 & 22. 10:30am. Main Library and Point Branch. Ages 4-5. Stories, rhymes, songs and a craft help preschoolers grasp the fundamentals of beginning to read. Registration required.
March 4 – The Joffrey Ballet at Ware Academy at Ware Academy Gymnasium
11:00 AM
Ware Academy
The Joffrey Ballet is a professional dance company resident in Chicago, Illinois. The company regularly performs classical ballets, including Romeo & Juliet and The Nutcracker, while balancing those classics with pioneering modern dance pieces. Many prolific choreographers have worked with the Joffrey including Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, George Balanchine, and founders Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey. Founded as a touring company in 1956, it was based in New York City until 1995. The company is now headquartered in Joffrey Tower and performs its October-May season at the Auditorium Theatre.
All grades
Ware Academy Gymnasium
Ware Academy will host an array of enrichment programs for students in 2015, including the Joffrey Ballet, the NEC String Quartet, productions of the Jungle Book, Treasure Island and others.
All events are free and open to the public – including homeschool and public school students.
Please contact Ginger James, Ware Academy’s Director of Admissions and Special Events, at gjames@wareacademy.org or 804.693.3825, with questions or to express interest to attend.
James can assist in making seating available.
March 4 – Drawing the Human Body at Gloucester Arts on Main
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday-Saturday
Noon – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Call: (804) 824-9464
Your chance to improve your drawing skills with a live model! Bring your drawing materials and $8 for the model. Text or call Kay 757-810-8175 if you are coming, we cancel if we don’t have four attendees.
Gloucester Library Community Room
Open to Public
Contact: Community Education 804-693-5730
COMING UP TOMORROW
March 5, 2015
Gloucester County School Lunch Menu
Pack it or buy it tomorrow: On the menu for tomorrow’s school lunch you’ve got Baked Chicken with a Roll or Corndog Nuggets or Spinach Salad with Yogurt & Whole Grain Crackers & Homemade Croutons, Mashed Potatoes, Collards and Canned and Fresh Fruit! #GoodEats *Subject to change due to all the snow days the kids have had.
Noon – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Call: (804) 824-9464
Held in the Gymnasium/Auditorium
Come experience the ambiance of Distinction and enjoy an evening out with hors d’oeuvres, beverages, music, and networking. Event and wedding professionals will be on site to help you plan your special occasion. A cash bar will be available for guest 21 and over. At Distinction, we take care to provide to our customers high quality services personalized for their unique needs.
The only private catering hall in the Middle Peninsula, Distinction opened in October 2012 and has been hosting receptions, comedy clubs, live theater, dances and concerts. Need a room for a wedding or celebration? This full-service catering hall is available to rent for weddings, banquets, receptions, dinner theaters and special events. The elegant and spacious Enchanted Ballroom can accommodate up to 275 guests. The Serendipity Room can accommodate up to 75 guests for theater seating or 50 table seated guests. Room rentals without catering are also available.
Let us do the work while you enjoy your event!
If you have any questions about this expo, catering, renting or any other events, please call 804-824-9600 or email info@distinctionevents.com.
If you are interested in participating as a vendor, a vendor registration form is available to print at http://www.DistinctionEvents.com/Events.html
March 5 – Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Providence Weekday Learning Center Spirit Night
Mention Providence Weekday Learning Center to your cashier at the time of purchase, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to them!
Colonial Courthouse, 6504 Main St.
Contact: Laura Lutinski 804-693-1224
To see even more good events coming up this week in Gloucester County, visit the full calendar page.
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