What’s Happening in Beautiful Gloucester County VA – May 27, 2015

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

WEATHER

Hot and humid with a chance of late afternoon and early evening thunderstorms today. Could happen, maybe not. Either way, don’t let it stop you from having a great day! 🙂 It’s national cellophane tape day. Woo hoo! Go tape something.

Wednesday, May 27
Partly cloudy with late day storm chances.
High – 88°
Low – 69°

COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT

Happy Wednesday morning drive to you!!  There are no scheduled openings at The Coleman for you to be concerned about as you head south and north today!  Have a #GoodDay!

Gloucester County School Lunch Menu

Pack it or buy it today: On the menu for today’s school lunch you’ve got Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla or Grilled Cheese on a Whole Grain Roll with a Yogurt or Chinese Chicken Salad with Whole Grain Crackers, Black Beans, Corn and Canned and Fresh Fruit!  #GoodEats

Sunrise 5:49 AM

Sunset 8:17 PM

Day Length 14 Hours and 28 Minutes

Good Things To Do

 

May 27 – Best Years Trip

9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Best Year’s Trip to see “My Way” The Frank Sinatra Story: May 27, 2015. Leave at 9:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. This musical salute to “ole blue eyes” will feature over 50 of his songs. Lunch, served by the performers, is included. Fee is $92 and the deadline to register is May 13, 2015. Registration available here. For more information call 693-2355.

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 27 – Archaeological Excavations at the Hogge Site: A Fairfield Foundation event

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Join us for archaeological excavations at a Middle Woodland period occupation site in Gloucester County. Previous excavations at this site have revealed stratified deposits and cultural features. This work counts toward the prehistoric excavation requirement for certification.

Please email fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org if you are interested in participating!

 

 

May 27 – Science Under Sail: Shifting Sands – a VIMS Event

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Embarks from Yorktown Waterfront

The schooner Alliance

Join Dr. Grace Cartwright of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science as she explains how sand, silt, and rocks move around our rivers and oceans. You’ll also get an up-close look at scientific tools used for this research.

Full Description

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Yorktown Sailing Chartershave partnered for “Science Under Sail” cruises aboard the 105-foot schooner Alliance. On Wednesdays in May, guest scientists from VIMS will share their knowledge of Chesapeake Bay and its marine life with passengers aboard the Alliance during 2-hour cruises on the York River.The Alliance is a traditional 3-masted schooner that embarks from Yorktown’s Riverwalk Landing Pier, across the York River from VIMS. The 75-ton vessel can hold 49 passengers.

For information and pricing, visithttp://www.zerve.com/SailYorktown/Science.

 

 

 

 

 

May 27 – Crochet Beginnings

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-824-9464

Learn to Crochet for beginners! Martha Ambrose will get you started! Four sessions for $75 starting May 27. Call and sign up – Wednesday night getaway!

 

 

May 27 – Drawing the Human Body at Gloucester Arts on Main

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-824-9464
Website

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.

COMING UP TOMORROW

 

 Gloucester County School Lunch Menu

Pack it or buy it tomorrow: On the menu for tomorrow’s school lunch you’ve got Meatloaf & Roll or Corndog Nuggets or Spinach Salad with Yogurt & Whole Grain Crackers & Homemade Croutons, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy and Canned and Fresh Fruit!  #GoodEats

May 28 – Oil Painting at Gloucester Arts on Main

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-824-9464
Website

Ongoing oil painting classes by Renate Bumgarner – $20 each or $75 for four – Renate is a wonderful artist sharing her skills with you – sign up now! 804-824-9464

May 28 – Family Reading Afternoons at Bethel Elementary

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Students & their families are invited to visit the Bethel library. Students may also take AR tests.
May 28 – Kindergarten After School Art at Bethel

3:45PM – 5:00PM
May 28 – NJHS Induction at Peasley Elementary

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

 

 

 

May 28 – Bethel Elementary PTA Spirit Night

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Mention Bethel to your cashier between 5 and 8, and Chick-fil-A Gloucester will donate 10% of your purchase to their PTA.

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

To get a look at what’s coming up in June and July, visit the new My County Life website!

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