Monday, July 27, 2015
WEATHER
I hope you had a great weekend! Today we’re looking at a cloudy to mostly cloudy morning and early afternoon. As the sun pokes out a little this afternoon, our high will climb to the upper 80s. Then tonight things will get cloudy again and the thunderstorms will move in. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!!
Monday, July 27
Cloudy the first half of the day, partly cloudy through the evening, then storm chances overnight.
High – 88°
Low – 71°
COLEMAN BRIDGE REPORT
Sunrise 6:06 AM
Sunset 8:19 PM
Day Length 14 Hours and 13 Minutes
Good Things To Do
Summer Events
Don’t miss these Summer-long events!
Gloucester County Public Library Summer Reading Program
Click for more information!
Quilts of River Country Registration
Click to register today!
Summer Concert Series
To Benefit The Gloucester-Mathews Care Clinic’s Dental Center
Jersey’s Cards & Comics
Summer Reading Program
Free Comics for Summer Reading!
Playaway Launchpad
Get It at The Library
Playaway Launchpad. The kids only learning tablet is here! Choose a tablet with a subject or theme you love. Then start exploring! Check one out today! Click here to learn more!
Shoe Donations for the Humane Society
An easy way to help the animals – rummage through your closets and bring us your gently worn sports shoes (running, tennis, basketball, etc). The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will get $1 per pound of shoes!!
It’s Time to Order your Season Tickets to Concerts by the Bay!
The 2015-16 season includes: Caravan of Thieves, Savannah Jack, The Grascals, Fireworks Ensemble, and The Young Irelanders. Purchase tickets to one performance or buy a season’s pass to see them all. Early bird ticket purchases before June 30th will receive one complimentary ticket for a friend. All artists will perform at Mathews High School.
For more information on all the concerts and to purchase your tickets online, please visitwww.concertsbythebay.org. As always, all youth are admitted FREE!
Quilts of River Country Registration
Click to register today!
The Gloucester Moose Lodge will We be collecting School Supplies for The Laurel Shelter from now through the end of September. There is a collection box in the Social Quarters of the lodge. Any and all school supplies are needed. Please Help Fill The Box!
Low Tech Boredom Busters
All this week at the Gloucester County Libraries
Main Branch
6920 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-2998
Point Branch
2354 York River Crossing Road
Hayes, VA 23072
804-642-9790
www.gloucesterva.info/lib
Finish My Sentence… – July 27 through August 2
Stop by with your kids and let them finish the sentence… – What words are missing in these titles? Available during library hours all week!
Summer Kid’s Art Camp
First Session
July 27 to July 31
Mornings 9:00 AM to Noon: Grades K – 2
Afternoons 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Grades 3 – 5
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-824-9464
Website
Cost – $60 for the week.
Two weeks of Summer Kid’s Art Camp with Ellen Walter!! Don’t miss the fun! The first session will be held July 27 to July 31. The second session will follow from August 3 to August 7.
Each day will consist of a morning and an afternoon session. Our favorite teacher, Ellen Walter, has come up with really fun artsy (and educational) things to do! Call today and save a space for your child – 804-824-9464.
Vinyasa Yoga Class at Abingdon Elementary
July 27
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Abingdon Elementary School
7087 Powhatan Dr
Hayes, VA 23072
804-693-2355
Website
$30/session or $6/individual class.
Classes are held every Monday all year long except on holidays or when the schools are closed due to inclement weather.
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. You will learn to link body movement with breath & 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.
A Gloucester Parks, Recreation, and Tourism event.
Instructor: Nancy Sessoms.
Chick-fil-A Kids Night
Pirate Cow & Princess Cow
July 27
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
3780 Waltons Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-4585
Website
Pirates & princesses of all ages are invited to come join in the dress-up fun and adventure! There will be crafts, stickers, & balloons for the kids, plus the opportunity for photos with the Pirate Cow & the Princess Cow.
Due to the overwhelming response, we are now taking reservations, to avoid a “standing room only” situation! Please visit our Facebook event page and watch for a prompt to RSVP.
The reservation time slots are:
4:30-5:30
5:30-6:30
6:30-7:30
If the spaces fill up, we may open up the event for a second night!
BINGO Night at St. Therese
July 27
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Bingo begins at 7:00 PM
6262 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-5939
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!
Zumba Toning
July 27
Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism Zumba Class
Abingdon Elementary School
7087 Powhatan Dr
Hayes, VA 23072
804-693-2355
Website
$30/session or $3.50/individual class.
Get Fit! Zumba Toning Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Abingdon Elementary School. The fee is $30 for six weeks or $3.50 per class. Zumba combines music, dance and exercise to tone your body and build endurance. Register online, call 804-693-2355 with questions, or emailprt@gloucesterva.info
Monday Nights at the Library
July 27
6:00 PM
Gloucester County Public Library
Main Branch
6920 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-2998
www.gloucesterva.info/lib
Put on your ruby slippers and search for the wizard.
Gloucester County Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
July 27
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6489 Main Street
Building 2, 3rd Floor
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2355
Website
Regular Meetings are held on the last Monday of every other (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.) month at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room.
Serves as the advisory body to the Parks and Recreation Director, County Administrator, and Board of Supervisors in matters affecting recreation policies, programs, personnel, finances, and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the community recreation program. One member from each magisterial district and two at-large members are appointed to an initial two-year term and a reappointment term of 3 years. Contact Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 804.693.2355.
COMING UP TOMORROW
Low Tech Boredom Busters
All this week at the Gloucester County Libraries
Main Branch
6920 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-2998
Point Branch
2354 York River Crossing Road
Hayes, VA 23072
804-642-9790
www.gloucesterva.info/lib
Finish My Sentence… – July 27 through August 2
Stop by with your kids and let them finish the sentence… – What words are missing in these titles? Available during library hours all week!
Bingo at Chick-fil-A
July 28
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Chick-fil-A
6780 Waltons Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-4585
www.cfarestaurant.com/gloucester
Bingo with prizes every Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 at Chick-fil-A Gloucester! Each participant receives one complimentary small beverage.
Summer Kid’s Art Camp
First Session
July 27 to July 31
Mornings 9:00 AM to Noon: Grades K – 2
Afternoons 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Grades 3 – 5
Gloucester Arts on Main
6580-B Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-824-9464
Website
Cost – $60 for the week.
Two weeks of Summer Kid’s Art Camp with Ellen Walter!! Don’t miss the fun! The first session will be held July 27 to July 31. The second session will follow from August 3 to August 7.
Each day will consist of a morning and an afternoon session. Our favorite teacher, Ellen Walter, has come up with really fun artsy (and educational) things to do! Call today and save a space for your child – 804-824-9464.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Jellyfish
July 28
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-684-7061
VIMS Outreach
Website
Join us at Beaverdam Park in Gloucester for our fun and educational jellyfish program!
VIMS’ newest park program focuses on the mysterious jellyfish. Participants will learn about the different jellyfish that inhabit Chesapeake Bay and their remarkable life and biology.
More information on VIMS Public Park Programs here.
Little Pillars at The Library
July 28
10:30 AM
Gloucester County Public Library
Main Branch
6920 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-2998
Little Pillars. June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. July 7, 14, 21 & 28. 10:30am. Main Library. Birth-18 months. Rhyme, read and play the Eric Carle way! Registration required. (804) 693-2998
American Red Cross Blood Drive
July 28
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bethany United Methodist Church
1860 Hayes Road
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
Schedule your donation type and time here.
Namaste Yoga Class at Beaverdam Park
July 28
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Beaverdam Park
8687 Roaring Springs Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-2107
Website
$30/session or $6/individual class.
Classes are held every Tuesday all year long except on holidays.
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!
A Gloucester Parks, Recreation, and Tourism event.
Instructor: Nichole Knott.
Chess Club at the Gloucester County Library
July 28
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Gloucester County Public Library
Main Branch
6920 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-2998
www.gloucesterva.info/lib
The Gloucester County Public Library encourages fun and camaraderie! Join others and share the fun and challenge of playing Chess. All ages and skills levels are welcome!
Volunteer Lab Night at the CAPE
July 28
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Fairfield Foundation
6783 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-5730
fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org
Interested in learning more about archaeology, preservation, or education? Come join us for volunteer lab night, every Tuesday night at the Center for Archaeology, Preservation and Education! 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!
Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
July 28
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
DIT Conference Room
6382 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-5480
Email
Website
The Green Gloucester Advisory Committee was appointed to determine, research, analyze, and propose methods for Gloucester County to promote and implement “green/sustainable” technology methods and practices within the County. Its original bylaws were adopted at the December 2009 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Comprised of citizens, staff, and a Board member, it was tasked with advising the Board of Supervisors on “green” matters including development of policies, practices, and ordinances that encourage “green” building, “green” energy generation, and to encourage a vision of sustainability that can be embraced and promoted by the whole community through meaningful and broad based citizen participation, to benefit our economy, environment, society, and future generations. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of odd numbered months at 7:00 PM.
Gloucester County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
July 28
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Colonial Courthouse
6504 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-1224
Website
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a 7-member circuit court-appointed volunteer board created in 1984 with the introduction of Zoning in the County. All members are County residents and serve 5-year terms as countywide representatives. The Board currently operates under rules of procedure revised in October 2013 with the conduct of meeting business following Roberts Rules of Order. Meetings are scheduled as needed, when an application has been received, on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Colonial Courthouse. Click here for a detailed meeting schedule and the application deadlines.
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