June 16, 2023

A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information

The US National Weather Service Wakefield VA is expecting thunderstorms this afternoon, with the risk of some of them becoming severe. The greatest threat as of now is northeast of I-64. Hail and damaging winds will be possible in any stronger storm.



Be sure to have a way to receive warnings by signing up for Gloucester's BEE Alert Emergency Notification System now! It only takes a minute to register! https://member.everbridge.net/2497682396413971/login

Attention property owners: You now have an extra two weeks to pay your Real Estate and Personal Property taxes!

If you do not receive your bill within the next few weeks, and own property in Gloucester County, please contact the Treasurer's Office at 804-693-2141 or treasurer@gloucesterva.info. To learn more, check out this short video below:

We were pleased to take part in the ribbon cutting of Bay Aging's Daffodil Gardens II complex in our community on Thursday! The new 40-unit apartment complex is already providing much-needed affordable housing for seniors in the County! The Gloucester County Economic Development Authority also played a part in helping to fund this facility!



Here, Dr. JJ Orth, Abingdon District Supervisor, at the far right of the photo, participated in the ceremony. For more information, visit bayaging.org.

Check out June's full half-hour Morning Show (which can also be viewed on YouTube or Cox Cable Channel 48)!



In this episode, celebrate George Bains' decades of service with us, meet the Gloucester County Economic Development Director, learn about a huge upcoming Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism party, and learn about the Agricultural & Industrial School at the Gloucester Museum of History.

Replayed Post on Money, Health and Other Things

This week, the Virginia Cooperative Extension will pause its insurance/risk management series to revisit some of its posts on well water management in preparation for our upcoming well water clinic (see the flyer above!). This week, they’ll discuss three things to know about your well water.

To learn more, click here.

LIBRARY NEWS

What's Happening at the Library?

PR&T NEWS

It is less than one month until we get to celebrate our 50th Birthday with all of you! Please leave a in the comments if you are planning to attend!

Also make sure to join our event for all the details & fun throwbacks coming!

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Wondering how you can help keep Gloucester clean and tidy!

Adopt-A-Highway is a great program and FREE to sign up! All you have to do is complete an application, pick a clean up day, grab friends & family, clean up & document! After your second cleanup day you receive a posted sign at your location with your name on it!

For more information, please visit www.virginiaDOT.org/AAH or contact our clean community department at cleancommunity@gloucesterva.info or 804-693-5370.

Our first trip is booked so we have added another date!

Join us on June 22nd for a trip to the Eastern Shore for a day filled with strolling through the charming town of Cape Charles, Virginia.

To register for this trip please visit gloucesterva.info/civicrec

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Press Events for the Coming Week

PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring two Performing Arts camps, under the direction of Karen Scalf, June 26-29 at T. C. Walker. Girls Musical Theater Show Choir Camp for ages 12-17, from 1:00-4:00 pm. Registration is $75 and the deadline to register is June 19.

GYMNASTICS CAMP FOR AGES 4 TO 5

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Gymnastics Camps, under the direction of Caitlyn Coltrain, June 26-29 at Botetourt for ages 4-5. Meet from 1:30-3:30 pm, the fee is $50. the deadline to register is June 19.

CAPE CHARLES

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Best Years Trip to Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore on Wednesday, June 29 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The fee is $35 and the deadline to register is June 22.

ZUMBA

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays in July from 6:45-7:45 pm at Abingdon. The fee is $8 per day if you sign up for the whole month or $9 per day for individual days. The deadline to register is June 26.

GYMNASTICS CAMP

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring two Gymnastics Camps, under the direction of Caitlyn Coltrain, July 10-13 at Botetourt. Ages 6-18 will meet from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, the fee is $80 and ages 4-5 will meet from 1:30-3:30 pm, the fee is $50. the deadline to register is July 3.

WILD EXPLORERS

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Wild Explorers Camp for ages 7-11 on July 10-13 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The fee is $75 and the deadline to register is July 3.

For more information on these and other activities call PRT at 804-693-2355, email prt@gloucesterva.info or stop by our office 6382 Main Street. For online registration visit https://gloucesterva.info/civicrec.