April 23, 2021 A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information

To help recognize Earth Day, members of Gloucester County Virginia Government's Community Engagement and Public Information Team volunteered to make pine cone bird feeders to hang around Riverside Sanders Retirement Community for residents to enjoy.

Recognizing Our Volunteers

Volunteers are important members of our educational teams with the wealth of lived experiences they share with our school families. People who spend time with students – whether they are tutoring a child or chaperoning a study trip – bring their unique experiences and backgrounds that ultimately expand a child’s point of view. This week we recognize you....each day we thank you.... #NationalVolunteerWeek

An Important Message from the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office

News from Gloucester Economic Development: For over 20 years, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has served up a wide array of fresh and high quality smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and bowls. We welcome them to the Gloucester community in Fox Mill Centre.

Drug Take Back Scheduled for Saturday The Gloucester Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be at the Gloucester Walmart on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to receive over the counter and/or prescription drugs (expired / unwanted) from the community. A deputy will collect the medicine from the public and stow it in provided containers, which will later be turned over to the area DEA Office for destruction. This is an annual event wherein GCSO partners with the DEA’s “Drug Take Back Initiative” to help prevent improper disposal of medications at home. We encourage you to bring your expired or unwanted medications to this event so that we may dispose of it appropriately.

Parks, Recreation and Tourism to Offer Pickleball Classes Learn the Basic rules, techniques and strategies of pickleball with Gloucester PRT instructor Billy Moore! Classes will begin May 19 and will take place on Wednesday evenings at the Gloucester High School tennis courts. Register today to reserve your spot! http://gloucesterva.info/civicrec

Spring is a season of beginnings and new opportunities! We have some exciting opportunities available! Come Join Our Team! Career Opportunities: • Workplace Safety and Training Specialist • Purchasing Coordinator • Park Ranger • Utility Inspector • Mechanical Technician III For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.gloucesterva.info/347/Job-Opportunities

New Post on Money, Health and Other Things Over the next two weeks, the Virginia Cooperative Extension will discuss disability insurance. To view or for more information, visit: https://moneyhealthandotherthings.wordpress.com/2021/04/20/risk-management-and-insurance-basics-part-xii/

Have a community event coming up? Consider listing it in The Bee Line Events Calendar! https://gloucestercalendar.org/

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