Saturday, May 23, 2015
WEATHER
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Today is going to be a perfect start to these next three days. We’ll see plenty of sunshine coming down upon us and the moderate temps will be most pleasant for whatever you have planned outdoors. I hope you get to soak up as much of it as you want!
Saturday, May 23
Sunny all day long and clear overnight.
High – 73°
Low – 56°
COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT
Pack it up, load them up, and head it out! There are no Coleman openings today to slow you on your way if you’re heading south! Enjoy the ride and have a great day!!
Sunrise 5:52 AM
Sunset 8:14 PM
Day Length 14 Hours and 22 Minutes
Good Things To Do
May 23 – Parks and Recreation: 7th Virginia Encampment
The 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line Returns to Gloucester!
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Revolutionary War Encampment
Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 10 am to 4 pm
Historic Court Circle, Main Street
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 – FREE Photography Clinic at Gloucester Arts on Main
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Bring your digital camera and a few photos you have taken. 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 – 804-824-9464
Tuesday-Saturday
Noon – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Call: (804) 824-9464
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
May 23 – Gloucester Ruritan Club Annual Chick-N-Q
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
American Legion Post #75
White Marsh
$8.00
May 23 – Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers Cruise-In
5:30 PM
Main Street Center
Gloucester, VA 23061
mpccofgloucester.com
With a donation of $1 or more, you can show your car, truck or motorcycle — any year, make or model. Remember, spectators are free! Hope to see you there!!
COMING UP TOMORROW
Gloucester Public Libraries will be closed May 24th and 25th for Memorial Day
May 24 – Community Foundation Bank to Bank Swim
11:00 AM
Colonial Parkway to Gloucester
Each year the participating swimmers raise money for the Peace Frogs “Bank to Bank Fund”, a part of the Gloucester Community Foundation serving Richmond and Central Virginia. Each swimmer raises money which is donated to specific programs decided upon by the swimmers. This years swim will benefit The Laurel Shelter and Rural Infant Services Program. All donations are fully tax-deductible. To donate please make checks payable to the Peace Frogs Bank to Bank Fund earmarked with which swimmer or swimmers you wish to sponsor and mail to:
Peace Frogs Swim
7546 John Clayton Memorial Highway
Gloucester, VA 23061
or donate online here.
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