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January 10, 2025
A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information
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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for our area by the National Weather Service, effective 7 PM Friday, Jan. 10 through 1 PM Saturday, Jan. 11.
Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations between 3 and 4 inches (certain areas likely to see higher amounts).
Plan on slippery road conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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Temperatures most nights this week are dropping into the teens. With night after night of extreme subfreezing temperatures, your home is at risk. Please take a moment to go down this checklist to make sure you are ready! | |
We would like to congratulate Board of Supervisors members Kevin Smith, left, and Ashley Chriscoe on their newly appointed positions! At the meeting Tuesday night, Smith was named Chair, and Chriscoe was named Vice Chair. | |
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We'd like to give a shoutout to our Facilities Management team!
These hard workers bundled up and reported to the office over the weekend and early mornings, when everyone else was at home, to make sure our parking lots and sidewalks were cleared and salted. It's this kind of behind-the-scenes work that keeps our employees and residents safe Thank you all!
Pictured: Team members Brad Morgart and Mike Scott.
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Volunteer firefighters, heads up! The filing deadline for a reduced tax rate on the vehicle you use to serve the community is coming up.
Requirements include:
Responded regularly to emergency calls or performed other duties for the organization and must be an active volunteer member as of January 1.
Be registered owner or co-owner of the vehicle used regularly in performance of volunteer duties.
You can call our Commissioner of the Revenue's office at 804-693-3451 with any questions you have.
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The Fairfield Foundation Family Circle, a volunteer-led affiliate of Coming to the Table, is sponsoring “Silenced Voices,” a documentary honoring the legacy of African American communities. The film will be shown at 4 pm on Monday, January 20, at the Gloucester Fine Arts Museum, 6894 Main Street. Come early to view the photography exhibit "Everyday People: Through Freedom's Lens" an exhibition of photographs by Freedom B. Goode.
The film will be followed by a question and answer period with the filmmaker, Pharsalia descendants, and a family historian. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Contributions help the Fairfield Family Circle reclaim and celebrate the legacy of local African American communities.
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Sign your kid(s) up for our "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" Kids Movie Night at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 from 5:30-8 p.m.! The cost is $25 per child which includes movie, pizza, popcorn, craft, and a visit from shelter pets. 100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless pets of GMHS! Open to children ages 6-12 years old. This is a drop off event. Bring their favorite blanket, pillow, and come wearing comfy pajamas! Spots are limited, so sign up today by calling 804-693-5520, emailing outreach@gmhumanesociety.org, or messaging GMHS on Facebook.
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ARTIST TALK: World of Weaving
Thursday, January 16th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts on Main, 6576 Main Street
Presented by the Middle Peninsula Fine Arts Association (MPFAA)
For over 25,000 years, people around the world have created woven fabrics from plant and animal fibers, making complex and colorful works of art that reflect the cultural and artistic diversity of their creators. While only fragments of these earliest textiles have been found in archaeological contexts, the legacy of these ancient artists has both survived and thrived. Today, fiber artists use ancient (and modern) techniques to recreate and expand on this early art form and make beautiful, functional art that is rapidly gaining popularity. Modern handweaving is widely recognized a heritage art that produces quality items while also having a positive impact on mental health. In this talk, Kathryn Swanson, an avid weaver, explores a brief overview of the ancient history of weaving, the variety of woven fabrics, and the mechanics of handweaving on a modern loom.
This talk is free and open to the public!
This program has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is funded, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowment and the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.
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Join GMHS in its Lobby for their Animal Kindness Workshop! They will be creating toys and enrichment items for homeless pets. They will provide all necessary supplies and registration is not required. All ages are welcome and this event is free to the community.
Just drop in anytime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, on January 25. Email outreach@gmhumanescociety.org with questions and for more details.
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Did you know that we have a Community Events Calendar that is free for nonprofits in our community to post their events? Our Beeline Calendar uses the Google platform to easily sync events with your personal Google Calendar! | |
For now, this event is still on, but please monitor the Visit Gloucester Facebook page for possible weather-related cancellations. | |
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After-School Activities are Cancelled
Gloucester County is under a winter storm warning from 7:00 PM on Friday to 1:00 PM on Saturday, with forecasts predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow. We expect to receive more updates from Wakefield, but the latest information indicates that precipitation will begin in our area between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM tonight.
Given the timing of the storm and the forecast of below-freezing temperatures through mid-morning on Saturday, all after-school activities are cancelled on Friday, January 10, 2025, and Saturday, January 11, 2025.
There no changes to the regular school schedule.
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This just in from the National Librarian Weather Service: it's a stay-inside-and-read-books weekend! Brrrr. As you can see, if you live in Gloucester, you'll need at least three new reads. We're open today until 5 p.m. | |
For more information, to apply, and review full job descriptions, please visit https://www.gloucesterva.gov/347/Job-Opportunities | |
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
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