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TribeFest for the Cure Event 
Saturday, April 13, 2013 
 2:00 pm - 8:00pm 

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Enter to Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to 
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Presents
Built To Amaze!
Hampton Coliseum 
April 20, 2013 at either 11 AM or 7:30 PM
We are giving away (4) Family 4 Packs
 
   

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Enter to Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to 
Country for Kids 2013
April 26th

 

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Enter to Win a Family Four Pack of Tickets to The Ugly Duckling

Saturday, April 13, 2013  11:00 am at Williamsburg Players

  

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Enter to Win 2 Tickets to  Opera in Williamsburg
La Traviata 
April 23, 2013
8 PM 
Kimball Theatre


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SHRED - A - THON  
Shredding Giveaway!
 April 27, 2013, 
8 AM -11 AM 

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Enter to Win 2 Tickets to
Russian National Ballet Theatre's 
Sleeping Beauty 
Sunday, April 14, 2013  2:00 PM
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Enter to Win 2 Tickets to 
The Russian National Ballet Theatre's 
Don Quixote
Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 7 PM
Ferguson Center for the Arts
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Early Childhood Music Classes

 

 

Music Together Williamsburg

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(New families only - see web site for class schedule)

8 week Spring Semester begins April 9

 

www.musictogetherwilliamsburg.com

 

For More Information and to RSVP Contact:

Vanessa Jones ~ (757) 660-7583

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DID YOU KNOW THAT WOMEN HAVE special challenges when it comes to their oral health? Hormonal cycles can affect the way women's bodies react to bacteria and plaque inside their mouths. If you're a woman-or if you'd like to pass this information along to a woman who could benefit from it-our ...read more

 
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Verdi's LA TRAVIATA is a perennial favorite; in 2012 it topped the list of the most-performed operas worldwide. It is so familiar that we tend to forget how extremely unusual it is.

Most operas set their plots long ago and far away. Verdi's Traviata is based on a woman of his own time and social circle. Alphonsine Duplessis, who died in 1847 at the age of 23, inspired Dumas fils to write his semi-autobiographical novel La dame aux Cam�lias in 1848...read more 


 
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April is HERE!  Yahoo! Time to pack up your heavy jackets, gloves, hats and mittens and break out the wind breakers, shorts and short sleeves. It is lighter longer into the evening.  The air is still crisp in the mornings and night but it is warming up during the day.  It truly is an ideal ...read more 
 
 
by Master Joe Ash

It is likely that, at some point, your child will want to take a martial-arts course because of something he saw in a movie or because of a friend's request like every good parent, you will begin researching. When this happens, where do you start and what do you ask? click here to continue 
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Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Whether you're looking for information about how to soothe an unhappy baby, how to find quality child care, developmental milestones, health and immunizations, parent education and support, preschools or a variety of other issues, help is provided at no cost. Assistance is just a phone call away at 566-TOTS 
 
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T&T Club
at The WISC
Friday 5 - 7 PM

Bodies Revealed
Tickets on Sale
March 25th
Virginia Living Museum

Fascinating + real, Bodies Revealed is a must-see during its limited engagement May 25 to Sept. 2

New Dance Academy  
at the WISC

to view more   
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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) CLASSES

James City County (JCC) will offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses to JCC residents free of charge following the schedule below. 

James City County 2013 Basic CERT Training Schedule

for more info

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Steel Magnolias

Apr 4 - Apr 20, 2013
Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8 PM and Sat at 2 PM

Williamsburg Players



Country for Kids 2013
April 26th

Here of the 
hottest stars in 
Country Music!

Doors open at 6 PM

Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton



City of Williamsburg Neighborhood Response Teams

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
 
Take a free 
CERT training course


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Elementary School 
Spring Fling
 
Saturday
April 13, 2013
6 PM - 9 PM
 
$10 per child
Galaxy Tag Included, Dancing, DJ, Turf, WISC Cafe open too! 
 
Kindergarten Registration Day
May 3, 2013
9:30 am

For more info
WISC Sports Clubs
Acro Club
Teen Tumble Club 
Special Motion Club

For more info

6th Annual 
"Breast" Ball Golf Tournament 
April 26, 2013    
 

Scholarships for Area 

High School Students 

It's that time of year!

 

Be sure to check out our special link for individuals in the community, featuring grants and scholarships for students, teachers & volunteers. 

 

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1st Fridays 
Williamsburg Arts District
 
906 Richmond Rd. 
(the old Tioga Motel) 
April 5
5:30-8:30pm 
 
FREE! Live music, food, drink (the adult kind too!), kids crafts & bounce house, and a terrific raffle!


2nd Sunday 
Art & Music Festival
April 14, 2013   
2 PM - 6 PM 
 

La Traviata
Williamsburg Opera
April 23, 2013
8 PM    

Meet the Cast
April 18, 2013 
6 PM-8:30 PM  
New Town Art Gallery 

Cook for the Kids BBQ Challenge

May 25th 
3PM to 7PM

Local restaurants will compete to see who has the best BBQ, Sauce and Baked Beans! 

the Hark will be playing from 3PM to 7PM

Jamestown 4H Educational Center


Call for Vendors

DJM PTA
Country Craft Fair
April 26th

for more info
 
 Summer Sport Camps at the WISC

Register & More info
 
CLICK HERE
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey 
Presents 
Built To Amaze!
 
Norfolk Scope 
April 11-14, 2013
 
Hampton Coliseum
 April 17-21, 2013


St. Olaf Church Flea Market & Craft Sale

Call For Vendors

Crafters, Businesses and those wanting to sell their "treasures"

$25 a table

Saturday, May 18th from 8am to 2:30pm

Continue here for more info

Williamsburg 
Farmers Market

Saturday
March 30, 2013
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

402 W. Duke of Gloucester St.

TribeFest
for the Cure

Saturday April 13, 2013
William J. Fields Courtyard
Miller Hall
101 Ukrop Way
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Spring Break at 
Busch Gardens
Open Daily through 
April 7th


Free Preschool Pass at Busch Gardens
 
Good for both Water Country and Busch Gardens! 
 
Park Opens March 17th
 
 
Continue here for more info

Habitat for Humanity / ReStore

Come Celebrate with us

Saturday April 20

9 am - 5 pm

food, fun, prizes and discounts


Funding Five 
Saturday,
 April 20, 2013 
7:00 p.m
Stonehouse Glen Clubhouse. 

This benefit includes wine and hors d'ouvres, live entertainment and a silent auction. 

Open to the Public
James RiverFest
Saturday April 20, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Eco Discovery Park, 2054 Jamestown Road


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Free Will / Trust Review
Good for a one hour initial consultation (worth $250)
Need to make a will, or update your will? Interested in what a Living Trust can do? Call for a free, no obligation consultation with local, experienced
Estate Planning Attorney Dan Gasink PH: 757-220-9800
Johnson, Gasink & Baxter LLP
1138 Professional Drive, Suite A
Williamsburg, VA 23185
PH: 757-220-9800 | www.jgbllp.com
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$100 Off Tree Service
Johnny Timbers Tree Service, Inc.
Williamsburg's Hometown Leader in Tree Care
Phone: (757) 784-3026
References gladly provided upon request.
Testimonials Available Online
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15% Off Your Purchase

NOW is the time to get ready for 
SPRING SPORTS and we have everything you need from Baseball and Softball equipment, Cleats, Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Bikes,Camping and Golf!
Across from Yankee Candle on Richmond Rd.
(757) 345 - 5334
www.replaysportsva.com

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20% Off Any Accessory
Williamsburg Wicker & Rattan Shoppe is proud to be locally owned.
20% off any accessory when mentioning this ad from Williamsburg Families.
7422 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg VA 23188
(757) 565-3620
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Half Off! Tutoring Session Special
Half off your child's first tutoring session
Contact: Rachel Lenahan, certified K-6 teacher at
Click Here  or call  (757) 871-0326
Mention this ad to receive half off!
Offer Expires: April 30, 2013

10% off whimsies Party Kits To Go
Great for birthday parties, reunions, vacations, girl's night "in", bridesmaid's parties or any other fun occasion!

The best part is that you will have not only have the activity BUT ALSO the party favor---no more bags of candy and plastic to buy!!!
Pick up the kit that includes paint, brushes, paint samples, instructions and items to paint. Paint at your leisure and bring it back to the whimsies studio for firing. Click here for more details
Offer Expires: April 30, 2013
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