August 12, 2021
A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information
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Now is the Time to Sign Up for Free Emergency Alerts!
With the tropics beginning to heat up, have you signed up for Gloucester County Virginia Government's free emergency notification system? The service sends critical communications and emergency information through phone calls, text messages, emails, social media and the CodeRED Mobile Alert app.
Gloucester County Virginia Government and public safety officials will use the system to keep residents informed of local events that may immediately impact the safety of you, your family, and/or business.
Alerts may be sent to the entire community, or specific neighborhoods using the CodeRED system. CodeRED Weather Warning will alert all subscribed residents within the direct path of severe weather.
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Fall 2021 Beehive Published
The Fall 2021 edition is full of community events that will take place during August, September, and October; up-to-date County news and information, and much more!
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Gloucester’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department to Host a “Movie in the Park”
Back by popular demand, Gloucester’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will host another communitywide movie night, this time being a “Movie in the Park.” The newly released Disney film, “Raya and the Last Dragon” will be shown on the large screen Saturday, Aug. 28 at Woodville Park, Ordinary. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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Emergency Preparedness Expo a Huge Success!
A special thank you to those who braved Saturday's s rainy weather to help make the County's Hurricane Preparedness Expo a huge success! Also, a special thank you to all who partnered to help make the event possible, including the Gloucester Home Depot Store, which hosted the event.
The Expo provided a wealth of information from the County regarding what one should do to prepare for a storm and also offered plenty of refreshments and activities for children.
Special visitors to the event were members of the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, Inc. with various apparatus as well as the Virginia State Police. Preparedness kits for children to take home and learn how they can play a big part in preparing for emergencies were also distributed.
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Upcoming Parks, Recreation and Tourism Activities
FALL GYMNASTICS
Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fall Gymnastics registration begins on Monday, August 16 at 8:00 am for residents and on Wednesday, August 18 at 8:00 am for non-residents. Classes for ages 3 through 18 begin the week of September 7th at Botetourt and Abingdon Elementary schools. Please visit www.gloucesterva.info/civicrec for complete details and class schedule.
NIGHT FISH
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Night Fishing on Friday, August 20 from 4:00 pm to midnight. Escape the heat of the day and fish in the cooler night. The fee is $5 per person, rentals available and fees apply. Deadline to register is August 13.
BEST YEARS TRIPS ARE BACK
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is once again sponsoring Best Years Trips for ages 55 and over. Join us in our 14 passenger bus as we enjoy day trips. In September we will visit the Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern for a Farmer’s Market and Living History day in Heathsville. We will leave at 8:00 am and return at 2:30 pm. Lunch on your own at the Tavern. The fee is $22 and the deadline is September 11. On Wednesday, October 13 we will visit the Riverside Theater for Performing Arts in Fredericksburg to see Steve Martin’s “BRIGHT STAR”. We leave at 8;00 am and return at 5:30 pm. Lunch is included. The fee is $95 and the deadline is September 13. In November we will visit the Little Theater of Virginia Beach to see Hello Dolly, tickets are not on sale yet, so the details are TBA.
ADULT ATHLETICS LEAGUES
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Softball, Basketball, Kickball and Dodgeball for adults this fall. Co-rec Softball, Sundays, 9 am to dark, September 19-October 24, fee is $525 and deadline is September 5. Basketball for 18 and over, regulation rules, Mondays thru Thursdays, beginning at 6:30 pm, September 30-November 18, fee is $615 per team, deadline is September 12. Basketball for ages 35 and over, Monday thru Thursdays, beginning at 6:30 pm, September 20-November 18, fee is $510 per team, deadline is September 10, Co-rec Kickball League for ages 16 and older, Saturday evenings, September 18-October 23, fee is $325 per team deadline is September 5. Co-rec Dodgeball League, Wednesday evenings or Sunday afternoon, October 24-November 28, fee is $150, deadline is October 10. Get your teams together and register now.
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Gloucester County is Recruiting!
Gloucester County is recruiting for an Utility Engineer.
Do you wonder where the fresh water from the hose and sinks come from? Come be a part of the mission to meet Gloucester County’s water needs.
Join Our Incredible Team!
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You are invited to join a webinar offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension
Balancing Life: Coping with 2021 Back to School Stressors
The number and types of stressors related to heading back to school are unprecedented, as is the mental toll it is taking on adults and youth. As adults, how can we manage the barrage of emotions we’re feeling? How can we support the students in our lives as many are returning to in-person school for the first time in over one year. For others, the new Delta variant and conversations about masking are adding to the stress overload. I this session, Mental Health America of Fauquier County will share strategies we can all use.
Friday, August 13, 10-10:30am
Register for Zoom Webinar:
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Gloucester Montessori is Hiring!
Openings Include:
- Full-time Office Assistant
- Full-time Substitute
- Per-Diem (On-Call) Substitutes
While no formal Montessori training is required, the school is looking for staff who have experience and an interest in working with children, are warm and friendly, and are flexible.
For more information, or if interested in applying, e-mail [email protected] or call 804-699-3020.
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Have a community event coming up? Consider listing it in The Bee Line Events Calendar!
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Gloucester, Virginia 23061
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