What’s Happening in Beautiful Gloucester County VA – May 22, 2015

Friday, May 22, 2015

My County LIfe Daily Calendar of Events

WEATHER

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Oh Mr. Sunshine, how I missed you yesterday! I promise I shan’t ignore you this weekend, but keep my face turned towards you all the while you’re out. 🙂 So looking forward to today beautiful weather and a fabulous weekend. I hope you enjoy the pleasant weekend and have a #GoodTime with your family and friends welcoming the unofficial start to summer and remembering those who gave their all so that we may do so in peace.

Friday, May 22
Sunny skies all day long.
High – 78°
Low – 55°

COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT

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Heading off the Middle Peninsula to an extra long Memorial Day weekend trip away? Take note happy holiday traveler that right now the winds are very high at The Coleman and they’re asking you to slow down, AND there is a 9:00 AM opening today.

After that, it’s smoooooth sailing!

Gloucester County School Lunch Menu

School Lunch Menu

Pack it or buy it today: On the menu for today’s school lunch you’ve got Mozzarella Cheese Sticks or Homemade Pizza or Chef Salad with Whole Grain Crackers, Baby Carrots, Tossed Salad and Canned and Fresh Fruit!  #GoodEats

Sunrise 5:52 AM

Sunset 8:13 PM

Day Length 14 Hours and 21 Minutes

Good Things To Do

 

May 22 – Open Studio at Gloucester Arts on Main

Open-Studio

9:00 AM to Noon
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-824-9464
Website

Meets every Friday morning for those who enjoy painting with friends! Bring your art supplies and paint with GAMi every week from 9:00 AM to Noon. The event is free and a great way to carve out time every week to get creative!

May 22 – BINGO Night at Gloucester Moose Family Center

Bingo-Night

7:00 PM
Gloucester Moose Family Center
6565 Moose Drive
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-3899

COMING UP TOMORROW

Weekend Forecast George  P Coleman 05 23 2015

May 23 – Parks and Recreation: 7th Virginia Encampment

The 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line Returns to Gloucester!
They were here in 1776 and now they are back!

Revolutionary War Encampment
Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 10 am to 4 pm
Historic Court Circle, Main Street

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Visit with Revolutionary-era soldiers, their families and 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

FREE! Come for an hour or two, stay for the day.
Bring a lawn chair and remember these and all veterans who sacrificed for our independence and our continued freedom.

 

 

 

May 23 – Art work that inspires! at Gloucester Arts on Main

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wine, Tea, Flowers and an Inspirational Message with Christine Micket. Learn how to make a mixed media piece using paper, paint and more. Bring a quote or word that speaks to you. This afternoon is for relaxing and inspiring – $35 includes all supplies, food and drink. Just come and have fun! Call 804-824-9464

Tuesday-Saturday
Noon – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Call: (804) 824-9464

 

 

 

May 23 – FREE Photography Clinic at Gloucester Arts on Main

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-824-9464
Website

Bring in your camera and some of your best and worst photos for a critique and helpful instruction. What a great deal – especially for new digital camera owners! Dick Welton will help you use all the camera features, and give you feedback on the photos. This is a free session, but you must call ahead to let us know you are coming.

 

 

 

May 23 – Ikebana with Kate Cole

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
84-824-9464
Kate Cole has spent several years getting her Ikebana certificate to teach and she will be sharing her skills with us this summer! Watch for her classes. Call her directly, 804-695-0222

 

To see even more good events coming up this week in Gloucester County, visit the full calendar page.

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