November 3, 2023

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

Everybody! Come Out Quick! Look at the Lights! - Clark Griswold

The 2023 Holiday GLO Up Light Display Contest entry form is live! We are looking for the best holiday light displays in Gloucester County!

Enter your display by December 8th for a chance to win in one of six categories!

Classic Light Display

Tacky Fun Light Display

Door or Porch Display

Religious Display

Interactive Display

Business/Storefront

Judging & Photographing will take place the evening of December 15th with winners being announced December 18th!

Our November Current Conversations podcast has just been published! This month, we learn more about our upcoming Reverse Vendor Fair!

Take a listen, especially if you are a local business owner!

Election Day is a few days away! Have some last-minute burning questions about the proposed bond referendum before you vote "Yes" or "No?" Check out our new FAQs page to learn more about the initiative.

RCC Schedules Virtual Information Session for High School Seniors

Rappahannock Community College is hosting a virtual information session for high school seniors on November 30 from 6 pm to 7 pm. Students, parents, and guardians are invited to learn about RCC’s programs, application and financial aid process, scholarships, and other information to help them as they decide on a path after graduation.

Breakout sessions by program area include Business and Workforce; Transfer and Guaranteed Admissions after RCC; Psychology and Social Work; IT; Health Sciences; Sonography; and more.

Pre-registration is required at:

https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcuuqqT4qGNxQfqMQ35HNNbtKAI77cPn2#/registration

Students should also complete an interest survey at https://forms.gle/yMvxYpFMzdS3ejYL9.

For more information, students can contact their high school navigator or contact RCC at 804-333-6730, email [email protected].

LIBRARY NEWS

PR&T NEWS

CURRENT PR&T ACTIVITIES

NATURALIST PADDLE

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Naturalist Paddle at Beaverdam Park on Sunday, November 12 from 3:00-5:00 pm. We will explore the lake and its wildlife residents. The fee is $5 with your equipment or $15 with the park’s rental equipment. The deadline to register is November 5.

OWL WALK

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring an Owl Walk on Saturday, November 18 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Beaverdam Park. The fee is $5 and the deadline to register is November 10.

THE FULL HIKE

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring The Full Hike (9.5 miles) on Saturday, November 18 at 10:00 am at Beaverdam Park. It’s a 9.5-mile hike so bring water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. The registration fee is $5 and the deadline to register is November 11.

STAR WINTER GAMES

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring STAR Winter Games for ages 6-18 on Fridays, December 1 through February 16, from 6-7:30 pm at Botetourt. STAR is an athletic games and social program for kids with special needs. The fee is $15, and the registration deadline is November 27.

BINGO

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Bingo for ages 55 and over on Wednesday, November 29 from 10:30 am to Noon at the Stewart Building. Winnings are prizes - no cash. The fee is $10 and the deadline to register is November 22.

ZUMBA

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays in December 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 November 21.

CHAIR YOGA

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Chair Yoga on Mondays and/or Wednesdays in December from 10:00-11:00 am at the Stewart Building. Class fee is $8 per day if you sign up for the entire month or $9 per day for individual days. Classes begin Monday, December 4, registration deadline is November 27.

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

For more information, to apply, and review full job descriptions, please visit https://www.gloucesterva.gov/347/Job-Opportunities