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Welcome..................................................... 9 Around Town ........................................... 10 Government ............................................. 14 Worship.................................................... 25 Education ................................................. 31 Programs & Services................................. 37 Health & Fitness ...................................... 46 Outdoors .................................................. 50 Diversions & Attractions .......................... 53 Performing Arts........................................ 60 Fine Arts .................................................. 66 Fun Through the Seasons ......................... 69 Senior Moments........................................ 73 Just for Kids ............................................. 75
The Gazette The Virginia Gazette was founded in 1736 by William Parks as the first newspaper in Virginia, indeed the first in the South. Parks was a contemporary of Benjamin Franklin, who taught him the procedure for making paper. The Virginia Gazette – online every day and in print twice a week – serves the City of Williamsburg, James City County and upper York County. The news organization is noted for its commitment to excellence in reporting. The Virginia Gazette also publishes Williamsburg Magazine, which is distributed throughout the area at restaurants, hotels, attractions and in home delivered newspapers. Our website, www.vagazette.com, is a 24-hour source for breaking local and national news. Sign up for alerts on breaking news and a daily newsletter. The Virginia Gazette has won scores of awards from the Virginia Press Association. The twice-weekly newspaper is regarded as a community newspaper and publishes on Wednesdays and Fridays. The office is located at 216 Ironbound Road. Reporters follow news stories as well as provide readers with provocative human interest stories. We also offer cover high school sports and those at the College of William & Mary. Regular columnists share opinions on area cultural events, politics and local and national news. Readers regularly respond with lively letters to the editor and essays. The Last Word is a popular feature which allows readers to voice opinions on whatever may be on their minds. For information about print or digital subscriptions, call The Virginia Gazette at 220-1736 or visit www.vagazette.com.
Advertisers Index ..................................... 77 STAFF Publisher: Digby Solomon Editor: Peggy Bellows Marketing/Advertising Director: Olivia S. Hartman Advertising Sales: Debora Bresnahan, Bob Dudeck, Jennifer Haynes, Cindy Jenne, Dana Mahnke, Melissa Orendorff, Patty Shaw. Layout and Design: LouAnne M. Sexton Graphic Design Support: Peter Dewey, Kathy Sturgeon and Sandy Xander Cover The Capitol Building at Colonial Williamsburg Virginia Gazette file photo
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Here is History Colonial Williamsburg draws hundreds of thousands of people annually. It offers educational programming that encourages people to learn more about the past. Colonial Williamsburg is the restored 18th-century capital of Britain’s largest, wealthiest and most populous outpost in the New World. Those who visit will discover the origins of the idea of America, conceived decades before the American Revolution. Colonial Williamsburg features restored, reconstructed and historically furnished buildings. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the men and women of the 18th-century city, black, white, American Indian, slave, indentured and free, and the challenges they faced. The Colonial Williamsburg street theater presentation of a “Revolutionary City” tells how diverse peoples, having different and sometimes conflicting ambitions, evolved into a society that valued liberty and equality. Revolutionary City programming in the Historic Area helps guests feel as if they are part of history unfolding. File photo Throughout the year, various programs highlight various aspects of the Colonial capital. During the holidays, people from around the world visit to see the popular natural decorations that adorn buildings and offices. Manicured gardens, unique shops and fine restaurants are all part of the Colonial Williamsburg experience. Friend Colonial Williamsburg on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
RV parks Williamsburg has a variety of RV parks to choose from. People book reservations in Williamsburg up to a year in advance. That’s because our area has something to offer throughout the seasons.
Local RV Parks American Heritage, 566-2133 americanheritagervpark.com Anvil Campground, 565-2300 www.anvilcampground.com 10 • TREASURES 2016
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Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 258-5020 www.jamescitycountyva.gov/recreation Colonial Williamsburg KOA, 565-2734 www.williamsburgkoa.com Outdoor World Williamsburg, Rochambeau Drive 566-3021 www.1000trails.com Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center, 566-2256 www.wcrc.info
Driving schools Most teens want to get their driver’s license as soon as they reach 16 years, 3 months. Williamsburg has several driving schools, including: A&C Driving School, 565-0053 www.aandcdrivingschool.com Colonials Driving School, 220-3321 or 869-7419. www.colonialsdrivingschool.com O’Neill’s Driving School, 890-2097 www.oneillsdrivingschoolva.com Patriot Driving School, 220-5742 www.patriotdrivingschool.com Turner Driving School, 833-7312 www.turnerdrivinginc.com Blessed Driving School, 342-8602 www.blesseddrivingschool.com Colonial Driver’s Improvement Clinic, 886-9536 http://cdic.webs.com
Where are you going? Visitors to our area arrive ready to take in local attractions. Streets in Williamsburg can be unforgiving with their quirks and turns. Williamsburg isn’t configured in quite the same way that larger metropolitan areas may be. If you are motoring around town, remember that Route 199 is also called Humelsine Parkway. Route 60 West is Richmond Road, while 60 East is known as Pocahontas Trail. College Corner is where Richmond and Jamestown roads and North Boundary and Duke of Gloucester streets meet. Confusion Corner is at the intersection of Francis, Lafayette, Page and York streets. And don’t forget about Ironbound Road. You will find it where The Virginia Gazette is located, and its continuation off Monticello Avenue.
Top shortcuts Try some of these shortcuts around town. • John Tyler Lane to Jamestown Road. • Old News Road to News Road.
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• Mt. Vernon Avenue to Richmond Road. • Access road behind Williamsburg Shopping Center. • Airport Road to Rochambeau and Merrimac Trail. • Greensprings Road to Route 5. • North Henry Street to Route 199. • Penniman Road to Route 143. • Route 199 (Humelsine Parkway) makes travel easier than fighting traffic on major roads. • Waller Street to Capitol Landing Road. • Ironbound to Monticello Avenue. • Treyburn Drive (off Ironbound Road) to Monticello Avenue. • Bypass Road to Parkway Drive. • Mooretown Road to shopping centers and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.
Train Amtrak, 800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com Ferry Jamestown-Scotland Ferry, Runs 24-hours a day across James River to Surry. 800-VA-Ferry or www.virginiadot.org
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Best ways to travel Air Williamsburg Jamestown Airport Inc., 229-9256 www.williamsburgairport.com Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport 757 877-0221 or www.flyphf.com Bus Colonial Williamsburg Bus Operations, 220-7380 Williamsburg Area Transport, 220-5493 or www.gowata.org Limousine Carey Transportation, 800 336-4646 www.carey.com. Williamsburg Chauffeur, 927-5049 williamsburgchauffeur.com Richmond Limousine - Williamsburg Office, 645-0308 www.williamsburgvalimo.com Marrow Transportation, LLC - Airport Shuttle Service, (757) 564-5466 www.marrowtransit.com Distinguished Executive, 345-5763 www.dexectrans.com Taxi Triangle Taxi Williamsburg, 903-5658 www.triangletaxiwilliamsburg.com Best Taxi, 358-7151 besttaxiwilliamsburgva.com Colonial Capital Cabs, 345-2224 www.colonialcapitalcabs.com Williamsburg Taxi, 221-0004 Historic Taxi, 258-7755 Groome Transportation, 804-222-7222 www.groometransportation.com
Road work We have several roads and highways that connect us to points in, around and out of the Commonwealth. Interstate 64 is easily accessible from many points in Williamsburg. 1-64 is the main traffic thoroughfare. It’s always a good idea to check traffic backups before getting on the road by calling 511. Route 199 (Humelsine Parkway) is a great way to skirt the area and avoid lots of traffic lights. The road provides a good way to access 1-64, Route 60 and Route 143. The Colonial Parkway stretches from Williamsburg to Yorktown in one direction and Jamestown in the other. It is a wonderful way to get to Yorktown and Gloucester. The Coleman Bridge connects Yorktown and Gloucester. The toll is $2. Make sure to find out when there is a bridge opening before you get on the road. For more information on roads in our area, visit www.virginiadot.org.
Williamsburg Area Transit Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) provides a transportation system for citizens of James City County, the City of Williamsburg and the Bruton District of York County. The major objective is to ensure that services meet the social and business needs of the community by providing a seamless coordinated regional transit system. WATA serves residents, visitors and students through fixed routes and transportation service for the disabled. WATA also provide tranfers to Hampton Road Transit. WATA operates 11 bus routes in the greater Williamsburg area. For detailed information on routes and schedules visit www.goWATA.org or call the WATA office at (757) 2205493. TREASURES 2016 •
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Yorktown Trolley The Yorktown Trolley provides service by York County, throughout the village of Yorktown from the Yorktown Battlefield to the Yorktown Victory Center, as well as several stops in between, including Riverwalk Landing. It provides a fun way for families to see what Yorktown has to offer. The trolley stops at nine locations approximately every 20-25 minutes. Holiday routes and times may vary. For more information, call 890-3800 Adrin Snider or visit www.yorkcounty.gov.
Williamsburg Trolley Hop on the Williamsburg Trolley and make your way around town for a low price. The trolley runs daily in a continuous loop, stopping at various points from Merchants Square to New Joe Fudge Town, High Street and the College of William and Mary. Visit www.goWATA.org for schedule, map and route stops.
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Post offices www.usps.com or call: North Boundary Street, 229-0838 Monticello Avenue, 564-7641 Lightfoot, 565-2103 Norge, 564-3134 Barhamsville, 566-0222 Toano, 566-1328
Two-wheeling There are several ways to see our area. A great way to take it all in is by bicycle. Williamsburg Area Bicyclists www.wabonline.org The Virginia Capital Trail along Route 5 is very popular among outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some local bike shops that supply equipment and information about area biking. Bike Beat — Monticello Marketplace, 229-0096 or www.bikebeatonline.com Bikes Unlimited — Monticello Avenue, 229-4620 or www.bikewilliamsburg.com Conte’s Bike Shop — New Town, 757-903-0702 or www. contesbikes.com or May is National Bike Month. Activities begin with Pedal The Parkway, the first weekend in May. There are many activities that encourage biking and outdoor fun. Visit www. williamsburgbikemonth.org.
Write these down Hospitals Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 984-6000 Riverside Doctors’ Hospital, 585-2200 Urgent Care facilities (walk-ins) Riverside Urgent Care, John Tyler Highway, 220-8300 M.D. Express Urgent Care, Monticello Ave., 564-3627 or www.mdexpressonline.com Sentara Urgent Care, New Town, 259-1900 or www.sentara.com Emergency All Emergencies Dial 911 James City County Police, 253-1800 York County Sheriff, 890-3630 Williamsburg Police, 220-2331 State Police, 804-674-2000 Poison Center, 800-222-1222 Coast Guard, 757-483-8567 12 • TREASURES 2016
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City of Williamsburg Williamsburg was founded as the capital of the Virginia Colony in 1699. It was named Williamsburg in honor of England’s reigning monarch, King William III. Williamsburg was one of America’s first planned cities. It was laid out in 1699 under the supervision of Gov. Francis Nicholson, and it quickly grew into the center of political, religious, economic and social life in Virginia.
Famous political leaders emerged from the College of William and Mary, founded in 1693, including Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and John Tyler. The first hospital established in America for the care and treatment of mental illness was founded in Williamsburg in 1773. Gen. George Washington assembled the Continental Army in Williamsburg in 1781 for the siege of nearby Yorktown and the winning of American independence. The restoration of Williamsburg began in 1926, after the rector of Bruton Parish Church, the Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, brought the city’s importance to the attention of John D. Rockefeller Jr., who then funded and led the massive reconstruction of the 18th-century city. In 1934 Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed Duke of Gloucester Street, “the most historic avenue in America.” There are plans for a new facility, Stryker Center, which will replace the current Stryker Building. This will advance the partnership between the City and the Williamsburg Regional Library to better meet the city’s governmental needs, and to satisfy unmet demands for civic and community activity space. Construction will continue into 2016.
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Deputy Clerk of City Council Gerry Walton, 220-6100 gwalton@williamsburgva.gov
Clyde Haulman, mayor 229-8898 chaulman@williamsburgva.gov Paul Freiling, vice mayor 229-5165 pfreiling@williamsburgva.gov Judith Knudson 220-0051 jknudson@williamsburgva.gov Scott Foster 634-7592 sfoster@williamsburgva.gov Douglas Pons 220-0960 dpons@williamsburgva.gov
Constitutional Offices Clerk of Circuit Court Betsy Woolridge 564-2242 bwoolridge@courts.state.va.us Commissioner of Revenue Judy Nightengale Fuqua 220-6150 jfuqua@williamsburgva.gov Commonwealth Attorney Nathan R. Green 564-2277 ngreen@wjcc-ca.hrcoxmail.com Sheriff Bob Deeds 564-2220 sheriff@wjccso.hrcoxmail.com Treasurer M. Ann Davis 220-6155 adavis@williamsburgva.gov Voter Registrar Winifred Sowder, 220-6157 wsowder@williamsburgva.gov
City Attorney Christina Shelton, 220-6253 cshelton@williamsburgva.gov City Manager Marvin “Marc” Collins III, 220-6100 mcollins@williamsburgva.gov Deputy City Manager Jodi Miller, 220-6100 jmiller@williamsburgva.gov Human Services Director Peter Walentisch, 220-6161 pwalenti@williamsburgva.gov Fire Chief Pat Dent, 220-6225 wdent@williamsburgva.gov Finance Director Philip Serra, 220-6180 pserra@williamsburgva.gov Parks & Recreation Director Lori Rierson, 259-3770 lrierson@williamsburgva.gov Planning Director Reed Nester, 220-6130 rnester@williamsburgva.gov Police Chief Dave Sloggie, 259-7201 dsloggie@williamsburgva.gov Public Works and Utilities Dan Clayton, 220-6140 dclayton@williamsburgva.gov
Where to file Building permits — Building Inspector’s Office, Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. Call 220-6136. Business licenses — Commissioner of Revenue, Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. Call 220-6150. Dog tags — Current rabies vaccination certificate must be presented when applying for dog tags. Good for one to three years. Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. Call 220-6180. Neutered dog $5, not neutered $10. TREASURES 2016 •
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Driver’s licenses — Department of Motor Vehicles, 952 Capitol Landing Road. Call 800 435-5137. Two forms of legal identification must be presented. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. www.dmv.com. Marriage licenses — Brides- and grooms-to-be must be at least 18 years of age or have parental permission. There is no waiting period and blood tests and physicals are not required. Licenses are valid for 60 days. $30 fee. Apply before the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Williamsburg-James City Courthouse on Monticello Avenue, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 564-2242. Work permits — In Williamsburg, work permits are required for 14- and 15-year-olds. Applications are available at the WJC School Board office, located in the County Government Complex, 101-D Mounts Bay Road. Call 253-6777. Voter registration — Voter registration closes 21 days prior to an election. Sign up by mail, in person or at the Department of Motor Vehicles. General elections are held in November. Polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. in all elections.
Board of Zoning Appeals Members C. Stewart Goddin Fred Siegel Frank Ferrante John Alewynse Dennis Kiser
Phone 258-4442 259-0184 565-5155 229-0340 870-5140
E-mail csgoddin@cox.net fwsiegel@yahoo.com frankferrante1@cox.net jalewynse@gmail.com odhomes@cox.net
Planning Commission Members Chris Connolly Demetrios Florakis Sarah Stafford Daniel Quarles Jeffrey Klee Elaine McBeth Justin Shawler
Phone 925 876-0892 345-9112 221-1317 903-2665 220-7656 229-2042 804 310-2412
E-mail cconnolly@williamsburgva.gov dflorakis@williamsburgva.gov sstafford@williamsburgva.gov dquarles@williamsburgva.gov jklee@williamsburgva.gov emcbeth@williamsburgva.gov jshawler@williamsburgva.gov
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City of Williamsburg Boards & Commissions Architectural Review Board Members Andrew Edwards Robert H. Lane Joe Hertzler Demetrios Florakis David Stemann Bryan K. Smith Donald Koehler
Phone 220-7333 345-0220 897-2200 345-9112 220-2244 687-9084 253-0257
E-mail aedwards@cwf.org toby@thelanesweb.org joe@hertzlergeorge.com df601@cox.net david@davidstemann.com bsmith36444@yahoo.com dk1957mjk@aol.com
Arts Commission Members Greg Lilly (chairman) Robert Leek (vice chairman) Karlene Jennings Susan Branch Smith Pat Rublein Ingrid Brown Tim Caviness Sheila Myers Sally Wolfe
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E-mail greg@greglilly.com clayart.williamsburg@gmail.com knjenn@wm.edu susan@basecamppro.com rublein@cox.net i.s.brown@cox.net TimCaviness@gmail.com myersmksl@aol.com swolfe@williamsburglanding.com
Members Tonya Boone Edward Richardson William Carr Thomas Gillman Todd Mooradian Richard Overy Adam Steely
Phone 258-1350 229-8727 534-9352 719-9942 229-2497 220-9888 476-2583
E-mail tonya.boone@mason.wm.edu richardsonrun@aol.com bcarr@monarchbank.com twgillman@esgi.net todd.mooradian@mason.wm.edu rovery@cox.net asteely@bluetalonbistro.com
Redevelopment & Housing Authority Members Clyde Haulman Paul Freiling Judith Knudson Scott Foster Douglas Pons
Phone 229-8898 229-5165 220-0051 634-7592 220-0960
E-mail chaulman@williamsburgva.gov pfreiling@williamsburgva.gov jknudson@williamsburgva.gov sfoster@williamsburgva.gov dpons@williamsburgva.gov
Beautification Advisory Committee Members Wayne Buhl David Kranbuehl Terry Buntrock Ben Owen Joe Hertzler Dan Quarles Barbie Siegel Paula Mooradian
Phone 220-7637 221-2542 259-1206 221-2490 897-2200 903-2665 259-0184 229-2497
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James City County James City County is famous around the world for Jamestown, founded in 1607 as the first permanent English-speaking
settlement in America. The seeds of independence were perhaps sewn as early as 1619 when English leaders ratified “The Great Charter of Privileges, Orders and Laws,� giving the new colony self-government. On July 30, 1619, 22 settlers gathered for the first Virginia Assembly to make laws to govern the new people of the colony. Jamestown, which evolved into James City County, was named for King James I. When King James revoked the charter of the London Company in 1624, Virginia became England’s first royal colony. By 1634, the colony divided into eight counties, among them were James City and the Charles River, now known as York. The division into counties laid the foundation for strong local government that later served as a model to states as they were admitted into the union. Jamestown served for a brief time as the political, social and economic center of the Virginia colony. Every year until 1632, the Assembly met at the Jamestown church. The Assembly also possibly met in the governor’s home until 1699, when the capital was moved inland to Middle Plantation, which was renamed Williamsburg. Despite protests from county residents, the county seat for James City was moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg in 1715. For more information about James City County, visit www.jamescitycountyva.gov.
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government James City County Board of Supervisors Supervisors meet at 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, except August and December, in the County Government Center, 101-F Mounts Bay Road Mary K. Jones Berkeley District, 871-5977 mary.jones@jamescitycountyva.gov Kevin Onizuk Jamestown District, 608-8414 kevin.onizuk@jamescitycountyva.gov. Michael J. Hipple Powhatan District, 634-9895 michael.hipple@jamescitycountyva.gov. John J. McGlennon Roberts District, 221-3034 john.mcglennon@jamescitycountyva.gov James G. Kennedy Stonehouse District, 566-1157 jimkennedy@jamescitycountyva.gov.
Constitutional Offices Clerk of Circuit Court Betsy Woolridge, 564-2242 bwoolridge@courts.state.va.us Commissioner of the Revenue Richard Bradshaw, 253-6695 richard.bradshaw@jamescitycountyva.gov Commonwealth Attorney Nathan R. Green, 564-2277 ngreen@wjcc-ca.hrcoxmail.com Sheriff Bob Deeds, 564-2220 bob.deeds@jamescitycountyva.gov Treasurer M. Ann Davis, 253-6705 ann.davis@jamescitycountyva.gov Voter registrar Alan J. “AJ” Cole Sr., 253-6868 aj.cole@jamescitycountyva.gov
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Assistant County Administrator Adam Kinsman, 253-6832 adam.kinsman@jamescitycountyva.gov County Attorney Michelle Gowdy, 253-6612 Michelle.Gowdy@jamescitycountyva.gov Development Management Allen Murphy, director, 253-6671 development.management@jamescitycountyva.gov James City Service Authority Doug Powell, general manager, 253-6604 doug.powell@jamescitycountyva.gov Financial & Management Services Sue Mellen, 253-6638 fms@jamescitycountyva.gov Police Chief Bradley J. Rinehimer, 253-1800 police@jamescitycountyva.gov Fire Chief Ryan Ashe, Interim Chief, 220-0626 fire@jamescitycountyva.gov General Services John Horne, director, 259-4080 general.services@jamescitycountyva.gov Parks and Recreation John Carnifax, director, 259-5410 parks.rec@jamescitycountyva.gov Economic Development Russell Seymour, director, 253-6607 yesjcc@jamescitycountyva.gov
Where to file Building permits — Building Safety and Permits, Government Center, 101-E Mounts Bay Road. Call 253-6626. Satellite Services 3127 Forge Road., Toano, 565-2160. Business licenses — Commissioner of the Revenue office, Government Center, 101-B Mounts Bay Road. Call 253-6695. Satellite Services 3127 Forge Road, Toano, 564-2160. Vehicles — All vehicles must be registered with the local government in which the driver resides. Commissioner of the Revenue’s office, Government Center, 101-B Mounts Bay Road. Call 253-6695. Satellite Services, 3127 Forge Road., Toano. 564-2160. Dog tags — Current rabies vaccination certificate must be presented when applying for dog tags. Treasurer’s Office, Government Center, 101-B Mounts Bay Road. Call 253-6705. $5
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fee for neutered male or female, valid for one year. Tags available at Satellite Services, 3127 Forge Road, Toano. 564-2160. Driver’s licenses — DMV, 952 Capitol Landing Road. Call 804-497-7100. Two forms of legal identification must be presented. Written, road and eye tests are required, but may be waived for those who hold an out-of-state license. DMV offers select vehicle-related transactions at Satellite Services, 3127 Forge Road., Toano. Marriage licenses — Brides- and-grooms-to-be must be at least 18 years of age or have parental permission. There is no waiting period and blood tests and physicals are not required. Licenses are valid for 60 days. $30 fee. Apply at the Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse before the Clerk of the Circuit Court on Monticello Avenue. Hours are 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. 564-2242. Work permits — In James City County, work permits are required for 14- and 15-year-olds and are available at the WJC School Board office, 117 Ironbound Road. Call 603-6400. Voter registration — Voter registration closes 21 days prior to an election. Sign up at the Registrar’s office, the Human Services Center, Satellite Services by mail or at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Voter registrar office is located at the Government Center, 101-B Mounts Bay Road. General elections are held in November. Polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. in all elections.
James City County Boards & Commissions Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee Appointed by Board of Supervisors. Staff contact: Luke Vinciguerra. 253-6685 Members Phone L. Bruce Abbott 253-0040 Richard Bradshaw 253-6695 Loretta Garrett 220-2874 L. Carlyle Ford 564-8125 Martha Smith 566-0127 Thomas Hitchens 258-5644 Payten Harcum 870-3432 William Harcum 345-1026 William C. Taylor 566-0097
Board of Equalization Appointed by Circuit Court judge to designated term. Contact: Jon Fountain 253-6650 Members Phone E-mail Christopher E. Rouzie 596-2897 chris.rouzie@thalhimer.com
Michael Grimes Christopher Hedrick Vicki Nase Mike Simerlein
772-0172 oneofmanyangels@gmail.com 873-3909 chedrick@masonwalker.com 645-2512 221-9575 simerlein@earthlink.net
Board of Zoning Appeals Appointed by Circuit Court judge to five-year term. Contact: Jason Purse 253-6685 Members Phone David W. Otey Jr. 259-5700 Ron Campana Jr. 327-0333 Marvin D. Rhodes 741-0041 Stephen Rodgers 887-4837 William Geib 564-3490
Clean County Commission Appointed by Board of Supervisors to three-year term. Contact: Dawn Oleksy, 259-5375 Members Phone Peggy Boarman 565-0032 Jerry Coalgate 201-2770 Charles Loundermon 220-9272 Will Barnes 566-3664 Robert Marin 846-6771 Elizabeth J. Peterson 258-3576 Kensett Teller 253-0769
Electoral Board Appointed by Circuit Court judge to three-year term. Contact: Alan J. “AJ” Cole, Sr. 253-6868 Members Phone Kay Cheves 229-1546 John Thomas Gee 564-1985 Jack D. Edwards 253-0266
Historical Commission Appointed by Board of Supervisors to three-year term. Contact: Leanne Pollock 253-6685 Members Phone John Labanish 565-3419 Arthur Grant 645-0347 Alain Outlaw 253-2419 Lafayette Jones 565-1045 Fred Boelt 566-0274 Karlene Noel Jennings 817-4073 Peter Gushue 220-0617 Andrew Zellers-Frederick 345-2994 Frank Abbott 561-7825 Adrienne Carter 784-5705 Chris Hamilton-Petteys 879-3606 TREASURES 2016 •
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government Economic Development Authority Appointed by Board of Supervisors to four-year term. Contact: Russ Seymour 253-6607 Members Phone E-mail Robin Carson 253-8248 robin.carson@kingsmill.com Stephen Montgomery 565-6500 smontgomery@williamsburglanding.com Leanne DuBois 804-225-3663 leanne.dubois@vdacs.virginia.gov Paul Gerhardt 259-3860 pwgerhardt@kaufcan.com Tim Harris 784-4245 tim@tienda.com Tom Tingle 220-0220 tomt@guernseytingle.com Marshall Warner 253-9080 mwarner@chesbank.com
Parks & Rec Advisory Commission Appointed by Board of Supervisors to four-year term. Contact: Joan Etchberger 259-5410 Members Phone E-mail Julian Lipscomb, Jr. 566-3152 lipscombj@branscome.com Linda Wallace-Cody 566-8662 lcody@wjccactionagency.org Michael Hand 345-6950 mhand3@cox.net Scott Van Voorhees 565-3231 van@guernseytingle.com Larry Walk 565-0699 walklsr@gmail.com Kenneth Jenkins 565-1677 kjenkins@landtechresources.com Linda Knight 221-3312 Lakni2@wm.edu
Planning Commission Appointed by Board of Supervisors to four-year term. Planning Commission contact: Paul Holt 253-6685 Members Phone E-mail George Drummond george.drummond@jamescitycounty.va.gov Richard Krapf 566-8528 richard.krapf@jamescitycountyva.gov Robin Bledsoe 903-9103 robin.bledsoe@jamescitycountyva.gov Christopher Basic 565-2306 chris.basic@jamescitycountyva.gov Tim O’Connor 879-1251 tim.oconnor@jamescitycountyva.gov John Wright III 208-0392 john.wright@jamescitycounty.va.gov Heath Richardson 741-2523 heath.richardson@jamescitycountyva.gov
Wetlands Board Appointed by Board of Supervisors to five-year term. Staff contact: Melanie Davis 253-6866 Members Phone E-mail David Gussman 566-1035 dsgussman@cox.net Larry T. Waltrip 229-4576 William Apperson 566-2035 bmapp@msn.net John Hughes 253-0874 jhughes50@cox.net Charles Roadley 566-3965 croadley@wegnet.com *Roger Schmidt 566-1660 rog11ter7@verizon.net *Louis Bott 565-0585 hapnsarah@cox.net *alternate 20 • TREASURES 2016
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General Assembly Sen. Tommy Norment (3rd District) PO Box 396 PO Box 6205 General Assembly Building Williamsburg, 23188 Richmond, 23218 757-259-7810 804-698-7503 district03@senate.virginia.gov Sen. John Miller (1st District) PO Box 6113 Newport News, 23606 757-634-3113 district01@senate.virginia.gov Del. Monty Mason (93rd District) P.O. Box 406 P.O. Box 232 General Assembly Building Williamsburg, 23187 Richmond, 23218 757-229-9310 DelMMason@house.virginia.gov 804-698-1093 Del. Brenda Pogge (96th District) PO Box 406 PO Box 1386 General Assembly Building Yorktown, 23692 Richmond, 23218 757-223-9690 DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov 804-698-1096
U.S. Senate Mark Warner 459A Russell Senate Office Building Norfolk District Office Washington, D.C. 20510 101 W. Main St., Ste. 4900 202-224-2023 Norfolk, 23510 757-441-3079 Tim Kaine 388 Russell Senate Office Building 507 E. Franklin St. Washington, D.C. 20510 Richmond, 23219 202-224-4024 804-771-2221
Congress Rep. Rob Wittman 1318 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202 225-4261
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York County Independence won here Yorktown was the site of the decisive battle of the American Revolution where on Oct. 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered his British Army to the combined American-French forces under Washington and Rochambeau. Yorktown is part of the Historic Triangle with Jamestown and Williamsburg. The localities attract millions of tourists each year. Yorktown offers a chance to see 18th-century homes or stroll a scenic riverfront beach. Visitors can park and meander
along picturesque streets or take the free trolley. There are art galleries, antique stores and specialty shops for those who have a penchant to explore. There are also museums offering hands-on history programs and exhibits. The Riverwalk offers distinctive stores and restaurants and a lovely beach area. You may even get a chance to see a cruise ship or a tall ship visiting the pier. The York River provides an ideal place to catch some sun with family and friends. A walk through the town allows tourists and locals a glimpse of the past. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the town by listening to the Fifes and Drums of York Town. Of interest is a cannonball that has remained lodged in the brick home of Thomas Nelson after 200 years. Greeting visitors is the magnificent Victory Monument, which towers above the town and is a tribute to the American Revolution. Nearby the monument is the Moore House, where documents were drafted and signed for the British surrender to American and French forces. Self-walking tours lead visitors to the battlefield to learn about the siege of Yorktown, the Yorktown Monument, or to the waterfront, where the port was significant in the trading of slaves and tobacco. To find out more, visit www.visityorktown.org or www. yorkcounty.gov.
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government York County Board of Supervisors Supervisors meet at 6 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Board Room, York Hall, Main Street. (no meeting first Tuesday July & November.) Walt C. Zaremba, 253-0477 District 1 zaremba@yorkcounty.gov
Constitutional Offices Clerk of Circuit Court, 890-3350 Lynn Mendibur www.yorkcounty.gov/circuitcourt Commissioner of the Revenue, 890-3381 Ann H. Thomas revofc@yorkcounty.gov Commonwealth’s Attorney, 890-3401 Benjamin Hahn cwa@yorkcounty.gov
Sheila S. Noll, 877-7790 District 2 noll@yorkcounty.gov Donald Wiggins, chairman 890-2980 District 3 wiggins@yorkcounty.gov George Hrichak, 890-3331 District 4 hrichak@yorkcounty.gov Thomas G. Shepperd, vice chairman 868-8591 District 5 shepperd@yorkcounty.gov
The Guys In The Orange Trucks Home of the Free Service Call: no diagnostic fee with approved repair ($109 value)
Sheriff, 890-3630 (nonemergency) J.D. “Danny” Diggs sheriff@yorkcounty.gov Treasurer, 890-3420 Deborah Robinson treas@yorkcounty.gov
Departments County Administrator James O. McReynolds ctyadm@yorkcounty.gov
890-3320
Assistant County Administrator J. Mark Carter ctyadm@yorkcounty.gov Deputy County Administrator Vivian Calkins-McGettigan ctyadm@yorkcounty.gov
890-3320
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County Attorney James E. Barnett
890-3340
Community Services Laurie Coleman, director comser@yorkcounty.gov
890-3880
Economic Development James Noel, executive director econdev@yorkcounty.gov
890-3317
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Fire & Life Safety (nonemergency) Stephen P. Kopczynski, fire chief flsafety@yorkcounty.gov
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Voter Registrar Walt Latham registrar@yorkcounty.gov
890-3440
Where to file Building permits — Building Regulations Office, 103 Service Drive, Yorktown. 890-3522. Business licenses — Commissioner of Revenue, 120 Alexander Hamilton Blvd., Yorktown. 890-3383. Vehicle registration — Commissioner of Revenue, 120 Alexander Hamilton Blvd., Yorktown. 890-3381. Dog tags — Treasurer’s office, 120 Alexander Hamilton Blvd., Yorktown. $5 fee. 890-3420. Driver’s licenses — Identification cards, license plates, Department of Motor Vehicles. www.dmvnow.com Marriage licenses — Clerk of the Circuit Court Office, 300 Ballard Street. Call 890-3350. Must be 18, or 16 with parents permission. No waiting period, no blood tests or physicals required. $30. Work permits — Required for 14- and 15-year-olds. Forms are available at the student’s high school. Voter registration — Voter Registrar Office 224 Ballard St., Yorktown. General elections held in November, polls open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit www.yorkcounty.gov/voting or 890-3340. Helpful Fact: Those who need copies of birth certificates can obtain them from the local Department of Motor Vehicles. The local office is on Capitol Landing Road. The cost is $14. Bring ID.
York County boards Arts Commission Members Kathleen Hebert Jeanne Eickhoff Debora Sasin Sheila Myers Susan Welteroth
Phone 766-2492 303-7236 876-6507 220-0965 868-4776
E-mail kathihebert1@aol.com jeanneeickhoff@aol.com dsasinmk@aol.com myersmksl@aol.com eyecatchersg@verizon.net
York County Beautification Committee Members Antoinette Anderson Alfred Brassell Jr. Kimberly Culliton
Phone 253-0539 890-2078 561-5807
Barbara Dunbar Carole A. Ferro Wanda Fralick Jeff Frye Don Hastings Donald Scripter
766-2074 867-9538 867-8225 291-5410 817-6027 867-8306
York County Historical Committee Members Phone Walt Akers 890-0471 Lelia Paige Archer 898-8501 Robert J. Andrade 898-6051 Mary A. Clark 867-8151 David Cienski 234-0232 Lynn DiVito 898-5759 James Elliott 897-4837 John Frankenberg 875-9784 Sherman Hill 775-9751 Bonnie B. Karwac 898-3727 Sandra LeCount 898-5147 Richard J. Lusk 898-5498 Chris Mollenkamp 760-684-9658 Robert Myers 967-7231 David “Dan” Seabolt 867-9273 Barrett Shrout 898-4174 Lillian Smith 898-7768 Timothy L. Smith 898-5065 Robert Walker 220-3494 Lois Winter 898-0782
E-mail akers.walt@gmail.com yorkarchers@yahoo.com yorktownva@msn.com aandmclark@cox.net dcienski@gmail.com otivid@cox.net jamesrelliottlaw@gmail.com jfrankenburg@yahoo.com bonnielk@yahoo.com sandra.lecount@langley.af.mil dicklusk@cox.net mollenkampway@verizon.net randfjunk@gmail.com dseabolt2@verizon.net bandnshrout@verizon.net Kirby_online@cox.net tlsmith1842@cox.net 5vawalkers@verizon.net loiswinter@cox.net
Associate Members Edward Ayers 847-3129 Frank Green 846-7486 Jerry Karwac Jr. 898-3727 Carol R. Meredith 766-2309 Robert Norman 989-5529
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Economic Development Authority For information, e-mail members at econdev@yorkcounty.gov Members Phone Thomas Anderson 874-2936 Bradley Berrane 898-7234 H.J. Coxton 596-3220 Adrian Evans 890-3317 Vernard E. Lockwood II 952-1671 R. Anderson Moberg 595-5504 Richard Weigel 865-8925
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Parks & Rec Advisory Board Members Steve Bultman David Cooley Chris Eckols
Phone 846-7523 872-9666 903-2375
Tony Joseph Steve Roth Sewell Rowley Jr. Danny Steadman
746-9095 329-5360 867-8101 865-7523
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Planning Commission Members can be e-mailed at planning@york county.gov Members Phone E-mail Montgoussaint Jons 208-4432 Glenn Brazelton 766-0873 Timothy McCulloch 874-2857 Todd Mathes 876-1741 Melissa McGowan 865-6048 Richard Myer, Jr. 867-8570 richmyer@att.net Mark Suiter 848-6448
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Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church 114 Palace Lane Sunday divine liturgy 11 a.m.; weekdays 9 a.m. Call 757-220-8098. www.ascensionva.org Baha’i Faith Call Gale Treiber, 757-645-2423 or Karen Schifrin, 757-565-3191. Bethel Restoration Center 6205 Richmond Road Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday school and new members class 9 a.m.; drug and alcohol ministry Monday 7 p.m.; empowerment service Wednesday 7 p.m. Call 757-220-5480. www.bethelrestoration.com Bruton Parish Episcopal Church 331 Duke of Gloucester Street Sunday worship, Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist, evening prayer or choral evensong 5:30 p.m. , nursery 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunday school 10:30 a.m. (during program year); noonday prayer Monday-Saturday. Call 757-229-2891. www.brutonparish.org
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National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May each year. For the past several years, the event has been held on North Boundary Street adjacent to the Williamsburg Library. People meet to offer prayers for the community, country and the world. Visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
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Chickahominy Baptist Church 2900 Chickahominy Road, Toano Early worship 8 a.m., adult and youth Sunday school 9:30 a.m., praise and worship 10:50 a.m., service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Call 757-566-8960. www.cbcworldministry.com Christ Community Church 9001 Richmond Road, Toano Sunday worship 8:30 and 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Call 757-566-8364. www.christcommunity-church.com
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Christian Life Center 4451 Longhill Road Sunday worship 10 a.m., Generation Church Wednesdays 6 p.m. Call 757-220-2100. www.williamsburgclc.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2017 Newman Road Sunday service, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Call 757-564-1933. www.mormon.org or lds.org Church of Christ at Williamsburg 227 Merrimac Trail Sunday worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday school 10:45 a.m., evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday AM class 10 a.m.; Wednesday meal 6 p.m.; Wednesday PM classes 7 p.m. Call 757-253-5662. www.williamsburgcoc.org Colonial Church of Christ at Williamsburg 301 First Street (Bruton Heights Training Center); Sunday Bible study 11 a.m., worship noon; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Call 757-565-5669. www.colonialchurchofchrist.com CrossWalk Community Church 7575 Richmond Road Sunday worship 9 and 11 a.m. at Richmond Road location. New Town service (movie theater) at 11 a.m. Call 757-258-2825. www.crosswalk.cc CrossWalk Community Church at Kingsway 5100 John Tyler Highway Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 9 and 11 a.m. worship. Call 757-564-7929. www.crosswalk.cc Faith Baptist Church 4107 Rochambeau Drive Sunday school: 9:30 a.m., teen and adult Bible studies 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday childrens and teens 6:30 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Call 757-566-0456. www.faithbaptistwilliamsburg.org Faith Fellowship Assemblies of God 112 Schoolhouse Lane Sundays at 10 a.m. Call 757-566-9673. www.graceandfaith.com First Baptist Church 727 Scotland Street Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. Call 757-2291952. www.firstbaptistchurch1776.org First Church of Christ, Scientist 620 Jamestown Road Sunday school and worship 11 a.m.; Wednesday testimony
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7:30 p.m. Reading Room, 626 Jamestown Road open MondayFriday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday 6:15-7:15 p.m., Saturday 1-4 p.m. Reading Room phone 757-229-3805. www.christiansciencewilliamsburg.org
Jamestown Presbyterian Church 3287 Ironbound Road Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m. Call 757-229-5445. www.jamestownpresbyterianchurch.org
First Corinthians Church 7189 Merrimac Trail Sunday service 9 a.m. Call 757-345-6237
King of Glory Lutheran Church 4897 Longhill Road Traditional service with Communion 8 a.m., blended with Communion 9:30 a.m., contemporary 11 a.m.; adult Bible classes 9:30 a.m., famly worship Sunday school 10 a.m. Call 757-258-9701. www.kogva.org
First Simple Church 16401 Chickahominy Bluff Road Sunday service 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Call 804-829-2002. www.firstsimplechurch.org Grace Baptist Church 1013 Penniman Road Sunday school 9:45 a.m., worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wednesday youth services 6:30 p.m. , prayer service 7 p.m. Call 757-229-2232. Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 1677 Jamestown Road Adult and youth education 10 a.m.; services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Call 757-220-0147. www.gracecovpca.org. Grove Community Church 8800 Pocahontas Trail Sunday worship 10 a.m. Call 757-887-1100. www.groveoutreach.com
Liberty Baptist Church 15810 Liberty Church Road, Lanexa Sunday school 9:15 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., evening worship 6:30 p.m. Call 804-966-2659. LifePointe Christian Church Meets at Williamsburg Christian Academy Sunday worship 9 a.m. to noon. Call 757-741-1022. www.lifepointechristian.net Living Proof Baptist Church 309 Waltz Farm Drive Sunday electives 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. Call 757-565-6414. www.livingproofbc.org
Hickory Neck Episcopal Church 8300 Richmond Road Sunday, 8 a.m. (Rite I) Holy Eucharist; 9 a.m. (Rite II) and 11:15 (Rite II) Holy Eucharist; Monday-Friday prayer 8:15 a.m. Call 757-566-0276. www.hickoryneck.org James River Baptist Church 4931 Centerville Road Sunday school 10-10:45 a.m., worship 9 a.m. (contemporary service) and 11 a.m. (traditional service); Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Call 757-258-0303. www.jamesriverbaptist.org James City Community Church 4550 Old News Road Sunday service 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Call 757-565-4038. www.jccchurch.com Jamestown Christian Fellowship 5306 Olde Towne Road Sunday worship and children’s church 10:30 a.m. Call 757229-1993. www.jamestownchristianfellowship.com FIle photo
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Mt. Gilead Baptist Church 8660 Pocahontas Trail Call 757-229-4654. mtgileadbaptistchurch.org
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 7479 Richmond Road Sunday 10:30 a.m. Call 757-564-3745. www.oslcnorge.org
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church 233 Barlow Road Call 757-565-2312.
Proclaiming Grace Outreach 20051 Tabernacle Road Call 757-566-0659 or www.pgova.org
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 4002 Ironbound Road Sunday worship 8 a.m., first and fourth Sunday 11:15 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Call 757-220-0934.
Salvation Army 151 Kristiansand Drive, No. 109 Sunday school 10 a.m., worship 11 a .m.; Wednesday youth activities 6:30 p.m. Call 757-229-6651.
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church 7801 Church Lane, Toano Sunday school for all ages 9 a.m., worship 10:15 a.m. Call 757-566-0162.
St. Bede Catholic Church 3686 Ironbound Road Saturday confessions 3:30-5 p.m., vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sunday services 7:15, 9, 11 a.m., 5 p.m.; Monday through Friday and first Saturday Mass 9 a.m. Call 757-229-3631. www.bedeva.org
New Town United Methodist 5209 Monticello Avenue Sunday morning services and children’s Sunday school 9:15 and 11 a.m. Call 757-258-1072. www.newtownumc.org New Zion Baptist Church 3991 Longhill Road Sunday 8:30 and 11:30 a.m., Sunday school 10:15 a.m.; prayer and praise Wednesday 7 p.m.; noonday prayer Thursday 12:45 p.m. Call 757-258-0491. www.nzbconline.com Olive Branch Christian Church 7643 Richmond Road Sunday worship 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Call 757-566-8077. www.ob-cc.org
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 4900 Mooretown Road Orthros 8:45 a.m., divine liturgy 10 a.m. Call 757-220-0994. www.stdemva.com St. John Baptist Church 2588 Forge Road, Toano. Call 757-566-1597. St. John Baptist Church 1397 Penniman Road Sunday school 9:15 a.m., worship 11 a.m.; adult Bible study Monday 6:45 p.m. and Wednesday 1 p.m.; youth Bible study Tuesday 6:15 p.m.; prayer and praise services Wednesday noon and 7 p.m. Call 757-229-0759. www.sjbcwilliamsburg.org St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 1333 Jamestown Road Sunday Holy Eucharist Rite I (no music) 8 a.m.; Holy Eucharist Rite II traditional, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Holy Eucharist Rite II with healing prayer noon. Call 757-229-1111. www.stmartinswmbg.org St. Olaf Catholic Church 104 Norge Lane Services Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Tuesday 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday noon. Call 757564-3819. www.stolaf.cc St. Stephen Lutheran Church 612 Jamestown Road Holy Communion 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., faith formation 9:45 a.m. Call 757-229-6688. www.saintstephenlutheran.net
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Smith Memorial Baptist Church 6515 Richmond Road Sunday school 8:30 a.m. for adults, worship 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 757-565-0476. www.smithmemorial.org
Williamsburg Christian Church 200 John Tyler Lane Sunday worship 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Call 757-253-2506. www.williamsburgchristianchurch.org
Stone House Presbyterian Church 9401 Field Stone Parkway, Toano Sunday worship 10 a.m. Call 757-565-1130. www.shpchurch.org
Williamsburg Church of Christ 227 Merrimac Trail Worship 9:30 a.m., Bible study 11:15 a.m., evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call 757-253-5662. www.williamsburgchurchofchrist.org
Temple Beth El of Williamsburg 600 Jamestown Road Temple Beth El Shabbat Services Friday 7:30 p.m. ; Saturday 10 a.m. Call 757-220-1205. www.temple-bethel.com Upward Church 3687 Ironbound Road Sunday 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Call 757-853-1328. www.upwardchurch.org Waller Mill Bible Church 100 Carrs Hill Road Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. Call 757-229-4744. www.wallermillbiblechurch.org Walnut Hills Baptist Church 1014 Jamestown Road Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:15 a.m.; family supper Wednesday 5:30 p.m., prayer service Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Call 757-220-5900. www.whbconline.org Wellspring United Methodist Church 4871 Longhill Road Sunday 8:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m., traditional and contemporary worship 11 a.m. Call 757-258-5008. www.wellspringmethodist.org
Williamsburg Community Chapel 3899 John Tyler Highway Sunday worship 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 757-229-7152. www.wcchapel.org Williamsburg Mennonite Church 7800 Croaker Road Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:45 a.m. Call 757-566-3026. www.williamsburg.va.us.mennonite.net Williamsburg Presbyterian Church 215 Richmond Road Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Call 757-229-4235. www.williamsburgpresbyterianchurch.org Williamsburg Seventh-day Adventist 3989 John Tyler Highway Sabbath school 10 a.m., second service 11:15 a.m. Call 757-220-3795. www.williamsburgsda.org Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist 3051 Ironbound Road Sunday service 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., (summer service at 10 a.m. Sunday). Call 757-220-6830. www.wuu.org
Williamsburg Assembly of God 5232 Longhill Road Sunday 10:30 a.m. worship and children’s ministry, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday Hispanic service 4 p.m.; Wednesday youth service 7 p.m.; Wednesday evening service 7 p.m. Call 757-253-2990. www.williamsburgag.org Williamsburg Baptist Church 227 Richmond Road Sunday worship 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., traditional worship 11 a.m. Call 757-229-1217. www.williamsburgbaptist.com
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Williamsburg United Methodist Church 500 Jamestown Road Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 757-229-1771. www.williamsburgumc.org Union Baptist Church 108 Alice Lane. Call 757-229-0979. York River Baptist 8201 Croaker Road Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:45 a.m, prayer meeting 6:45 p.m.; Wednesday worship 7 p.m. Call 757-566-3030. www.yorkriver.org Zion Baptist Church 6373 Richmond Road Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., prayer service 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., worship service Sunday 11a.m. Call 757-565-2598. www.zionbaptistlightfoot.com
Jamestown Memorial Church The reconstructed 1639 brick church for James City Parish is marked by the original 17th-century brick tower, the only above-ground remnant of the 17th-century English beginnings. The building and 22 surrounding acres, as well as the Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological dig, are owned by Preservation Virginia. Preservation Virginia offers rental of the Memorial Church as a membership service for events consistent with the building’s status as a church and a historic structure. Once you join, in addition to the membership fee, there is a rental fee. Those interested in receiving additional information about renting the historic church should call 229-4997, Ext. 100 or visit www. historicjamestowne.org.
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First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg originated in the 1700s with a quest by courageous slaves and free black worshipers who simply wanted to worship their God in their own way. In their search, they left the church of the slave owners, Bruton Parish, where worship was restrained and segregated, and built the first brush arbor at Green Spring Plantation to gather secretly in song and prayer. Worshipers soon moved to a file photo more convenient spot, Raccoon Chase, where Robert F. Coles, a compassionate white landowner in Williamsburg, inspired by the worshipers’ stirring songs and soulful prayers, offered the use of his Carriage House on Nassau Street as a meeting place sometime in 1776. The Reverend Moses, an enslaved person, served as preacher to the worshipers until his passing in 1791. His prodigy, the Rev. Gowan Pamphlet, returned to the community and led the congregation of the African Baptist Church until his death in 1810. A new African Baptist Church was built across from the Carriage House and dedicated in May 1856, later to be named First Baptist Church in Williamsburg in 1863. The present location at 727 Scotland St. has served as home since 1956. Call 757-229-1952 or visit www.firstbaptistchurch1776.org.
Grove Christian Outreach Center The center recently opened a new location at 8800 Pocahontas Trail. Grove Christian Outreach Center provides needed assistance to the residents of Grove. The center has distributed food to thousands of area families. The number and need continue to grow. The center has implemented several programs geared specifically toward helping Grove residents. Every Wednesday, hundreds of residents attend Bread and More Day. Attendees receive fresh bread, produce, pastries, cookies and crackers. The center also distributes shoeboxes full of toys, games and puzzles to Grove children at Christmas. At the beginning of the school year, dozens of Grove’s children get school supplies and brand new backpacks. New uniforms and sneakers are given to children attending James River Elementary. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. For more information, call 887-1100 or visit www.groveoutreach.com.
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Private education Williamsburg Christian Academy is located at 101 Schoolhouse Lane, Williamsburg. WCA is a pre-school through 12th grade Christ-centered, interdenominational, college preparatory school. Visit www.WilliamsburgChristian.org. Call 220-1978. Williamsburg Montessori School is located at 4200 Longhill Road (toddlers-grade 3) and on Scotland Street. The school’s upper elementary school program (grades 4-6) is located on Scotland Street. A Middle School program (grades 7-9) is located on 201 Penniman Road. Call 565-0977 or visit www.williamsburgmontessori.org. Walsingham Academy on Jamestown Road was established by the Sisters of Mercy. Walsingham is committed to the education and development of the whole person through a caring curriculum, emphasizing responsible leadership in an increasingly complex world. The academy has a Lower School, 2292642 for grades pre-K-7, and an Upper School, grades 8-12, 229-6026. www.walsingham.org Greenwood Christian Academy is located at Williamsburg Crossing shopping center and serves children pre-K through fifth grade. The faculty and staff are dedicated to Christ-centered teaching with the goal to prepare students for college, for life and for service to the Lord. Call 345-0905 or visit http://greenwoodchristian.weebly.com/. Hampton Roads Academy is an independent college preparatory school for boys and girls in grades pre-K through 12. It is located in Newport News but includes students from greater Williamsburg. The school offers bus service for local students. Visit www.hra.org or call 884-9100. Providence Classical School, located on Easter Circle, is an independent private school K-12th grade that provides a nurturing environment, offers small classes, and emphasizes development of the Christian character. The school has experienced excellent growth and has expanded to offer additional classes in many grades. Call 565-2900 or www.pcsvirginia.org Veritas Preparatory School will open for its first school year Aug. 27. The school offers students in greater Williamsburg an affordable, academically strong classical education, taught in the light and truth of the Catholic faith. Call 903-0633 or visit www.veritas-prep.org.
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training experience. Additionally, credits earned at TNCC can be transferred to many four-year state and private colleges in Virginia and elsewhere. For more information, call 2534300 or visit www.tncc.edu.
Chartered in 1693, the College of William and Mary is the second oldest educational institution in the nation, next to Harvard University. The Sir Christopher Wren Building, which sits at the corner of Jamestown and Richmond roads, is the oldest academic building in continuous use in the country. The college boasts the state-of-the art Mason School of Business and School of Education. Both incorporate high-tech means of learning. There are several wonderful programs that benefit the community, including the W.M. Keck Environmental Field Laboratory. www.wm.edu/as/kecklab/index.php to find out local weather conditions, which are updated every 10 minutes. For more information, call 221-4223 or visit www.wm.edu.
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Thomas Nelson Community College Thomas Nelson is one of Virginia’s community colleges and provides affordable higher education opportunities. The Historic Triangle campus, on Opportunity Way near Warhill High, is a 120,000-square-foot, three-story facility that contains 25 classrooms, seven computer classrooms, five science laboratories, a nursing laboratory and numerous offices. The Learning Resources Center at the Historic Triangle Campus is a multi-media center offering instructional support to promote academic success. Services include a 40-station, open-access academic computer lab that is available to students. The college offers more than 40 fields of study with associate degrees and certificates, designed to help prepare students for the world of work or further study. Credits earned at other colleges can be applied to a degree or certificate. The college grants credit for certain examinations and military 32 • TREASURES 2016
Literacy for Life (formerly Rita Welsh Adult Literacy Program) provides individualized, one-on-one tutoring for adults in reading, writing and math, as well as English for Speakers of Other Languages. It is located in the School of Education at the College of William & Mary. Volunteer tutors provide instruction. The program can open up new opportunities to complete high school, get a promotion at work or pass the U.S. citizenship exam. For others, it means a chance to participate in community activities for the first time, to help their children with homework or to talk to their doctors with newfound confidence. The program also provides English language classes at the work site for non-English-speaking employees of area businesses. Call 221-3325 or visit www.literacyforlife.org.
Educational opportunities Teacher Institute at Colonial Williamsburg is designed for elementary, middle and high school social studies teachers who teach U.S. history and government. The intensive weeklong institutes immerse participants in American history. Elementary and middle school teachers focus on the colonial and early nation period “on location” in Williamsburg, the restored capital city of 18th century Virginia, and nearby Jamestown and Yorktown. E-mail: teacherdevelopment@cwf. org or call 1-800-761-8331 for more information. Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language and GED preparatory classes are available. Call 603-6532 for information or http://wjccschools.org/web/our-schools/gedprograms/. Road Scholar Programs (formerly Elderhostel) is a leader in
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educational travel since 1975. It offers 5,500 educational tours in all 50 states and in 150 countries. Participants will experience in-depth learning opportunities, cultural tours and fun. For information, call 800-454-5768 or visit www.roadscholar.org Virginia Institute of Marine Science of the College of William & Mary is located in Gloucester Point. VIMS is among the largest marine science research institutes in the nation focused on coastal and estuarial studies. Call 804 6847000 or visit www.vims.edu for information about volunteering, tours and special programs.
Registration is available online through PayPal and by mail. Questions or suggestions call 220-9975 or e-mail walt@wuu.org. WALT is always looking for new instructors. The Williamsburg Area Learning Tree office is at 3051 Ironbound Road. Visit www.wuu.org/walt/ for expanded information and class listings.
Christopher Wren Association
Sponsored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, the mission of Community Leadership Service is to provide retirees and prospective retirees a broader understanding of the Historic Triangle, its people, needs, governing bodies, and key institutions; and to encourage participants to pursue volunteer leadership roles in the community. The biennial program begins with an orientation session in late January, and then meets every Tuesday ending with a debriefing and recognition ceremony in mid-April. CLS is especially attractive to area newcomers, retirees, those about to retire and to individuals with flexible schedules that allow them to participate in the weekly sessions. Visit www.williamsburgcc. com/members/cls or 229-6511.
The Christopher Wren Association is an organization of people from a variety of backgrounds who share a common interest in continuing learning and intellectual stimulation. Participants are dedicated to continuing lifelong learning. The association is sponsored by the College of William & Mary, but is self-supporting. Courses and activities are planned and operated by association members, and the curriculum is designed with members’ needs in mind. Registration is by mail only and is on a first-come, first-served basis using random selection each day, beginning on the first day registrations are received. The office is at 5300 Discovery Park Blvd., Room 320 in New Town Discovery Park. Call 221-1506; e-mail ChrisWren@wm.edu, or visit www.wm.edu/cwa. Mailing address is Christopher Wren Association, College of W&M, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795.
Williamsburg Area Learning Tree
Community Leadership Service
Lead Historic Triangle Sponsored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, Historic Triangle’s mission is to encourage, develop and support future community leaders. The LHT program provides the foundation necessary to develop effective leaders within the community. By being exposed to various aspects of the Historic Triangle, class members can enhance their leadership skills with others. Call 229-6511 for more information, or visit www.leadershiphistorictriangle.camp7.org.
Williamsburg Area Learning Tree is a public service project of the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists. It is a non-profit education program that brings people together to share in the fun of learning. Individuals from throughout the community volunteer their time to share in the excitement of learning. Classes are offered to everyone in the community from teens to seniors. A complete listing of classes will be available in late fall. Classes have ranged from yoga to cribbage. File photo
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Toano Middle 7817 Richmond Road, 566-4251 Tracey Jones, principal
117 Ironbound Road, 603-6400 Visit www.wjcc.k12.va.us for school information. Dr. Steven Constantino, superintendent
Jamestown High 3751 John Tyler Highway, 259-3600 Dr. Catherine Worley, principal
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary 800 Jolly Pond Road, 565-9300 Amy Stam, principal
Lafayette High 4460 Longhill Road, 565-0373 Anita Swinton, principal
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary 3131 Ironbound Road, 221-0949 Phyllis Dorsey, principal
Warhill High 4615 Opportunity Way, 565-4615 Dr. Jeff Carroll, principal
D.J. Montague Elementary 5380 Centerville Road, 258-3022 Cathy Vazquez, principal
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James River Elementary 8901 Pocahontas Trail, 887-1768 Michael Stutt, principal
Joint elected and appointed board meets 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday at the James City County Government Complex. Members
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Matthew Whaley Elementary 301 Scotland St., 229-1931 Robin Ford, principal
James Nickols Stonehouse District nickolsj2@wjcc.k12.va.us
561-3093
Matoaka Elementary 4001 Brick Bat Road, 564-4001 Andy Jacobs, principal
Joe Fuentes, vice chair Powhatan District fuentesj@wjcc.k12.va.us
565-3431
Norge Elementary 7311 Richmond Road, 564-3372 TBA principal
Heather Cordasco Roberts District cordascoh@wjcc.k12.va.us
645-3915
Rawls Byrd Elementary 112 Laurel Lane, 229-7597 Karen Swann, principal
Ruth Larson, chair Berkeley District larsonr@wjcc.k12.va.us
259-9237
Stonehouse Elementary 3651 Rochambeau Dr., 566-4300 TBA principal
Jim Kelly Jamestown District kellyj3@wjcc.k12.va.us
258-3779
Berkeley Middle 1118 Ironbound Road, 229-8051 TBA principal
Oscar Prater City of Williamsburg pratero@wjcc.k12.va.us
229-2432
Lois S. Hornsby Middle 850 Jolly Pond Road, 565-9400 Byron Bishop, principal
Elise Emanuel City of Williamsburg emanuele2@wjcc.k12.va.us
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Tabb Middle 300 Yorktown Road, 898-0320 Antonia Fox, principal
302 Dare Road, Yorktown, 898-0300 Website: yorkcountyschools.org Superintendent: Victor D. Shandor, Ed.D
Yorktown Middle 11201 George Washington Highway, 898-0360 Susan Hutton, principal
Bethel Manor Elementary 1797 First St., Langley Air Force Base, 867-7439 Michael Lombardo, principal
Bruton High 185 E. Rochambeau Dr., 220-4050 Alexis Swanson, principal
Coventry Elementary 200 Owen Davis Blvd., 898-0403 Paula Sassin, principal
York County School of the Arts (magnet school) 220-4050
Dare Elementary 300 Dare Road, 898-0324 Lindsey Caccavale, principal Grafton Bethel Elementary 410 Lakeside Dr., 898-0350 Lisa Ruffieux, principal Magruder Elementary 700 Penniman Road, 220-4067 Jane Core Yatzeck, principal Mount Vernon Elementary 310 Mount Vernon Dr., 898-0480 Mary Lugo, principal
Grafton High 403 Grafton Dr., 898-0530 Royce Hart, principal Tabb High 4431 Big Bethel Road, 867-7400 Angela Seiders, principal York High 9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, 898-0354 Kendra Crump, principal York River Academy 11201 George Washington Highway, 898-0516 Walter Cross, principal
Seaford Elementary 1105 Seaford Road, 898-0352 Christina Head, principal
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Tabb Elementary 3711 Big Bethel Road, 898-0372 Cheryl Parr, principal
Members Barbara Haywood, chair District 1 bhaywood@ycsd.york.va.us
Phone 593-9071
Cindy Kirschke District 2 ckirschke@ycsd.york.va.us
812-8992
Mark Medford, vice chair District 3 mmedford@ycsd.york.va.us
898-7348
Grafton Middle 405 Grafton Dr., 898-0525 Karen Cagle, principal
R. Page Minter District 4 pminter@ycsd.york.va.us
898-5604
Queens Lake Middle 124 West Queens Dr., 220-4080 Scott Meadows, principal
Robert George District 5 rgeorge@ycsd.york.va.us
867-1925
Waller Mill Fine Arts Magnet School 314 Waller Mill Road, 220-4060 Jennifer Goodwin, principal Yorktown Elementary Math, Science and Technology Magnet School 131 Siege Lane, 898-0358 Karen Washington, principal
Elected board meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Monday in the Board Room of York Hall.
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Private schools Walsingham Academy 1100 Jamestown Road Sister Mary Jeanne Oesterle, academy president Upper School 229-6026 Martha McArthur, Upper School director Lower School 229-2642 Sister Mary Jeanne Oesterle, principal www.walsingham.org Williamsburg Christian Academy 101 Schoolhouse Lane, 220-1978 Gwen Martin, head of school www.williamsburgchristian.org Williamsburg Montessori School 4200 Longhill Road, 565-0977 Sandy Andrews, head of school www.williamsburgmontessori.org Providence Classical School 6000 Easter Circle, 565-2900 Susan Oweis, head of school www.pcsvirginia.org
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St. Stephen Lutheran Preschool 612 Jamestown Road 229-6688 or www.saintstephenlutheran.net Liberty Baptist 15810 Liberty Church Road, Lanexa 804-966-2659 New Town United Methodist 5209 Monticello Ave. 258-1100 or www.newtowpreschool.org Williamsburg Parent Cooperative Preschool 1333 Jamestown Road 229-3407 Goddard School for Early Childhood Development 4280 Casey Blvd. 220-1740 www.goddardschool.com Kensington School 3000 Easter Circle 645-2047 www.thekensingtonschool.com
Hampton Roads Academy 739 Academy Lane Newport News, 884-9100 Peter W. Mertz, headmaster www.hra.org
Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning Center 1014 Jamestown Road 220-5900 www.whbconline.org
Mt. Gilead Christian Academy & Child Care 8660 Pocahontas Trail, 229-4654 www.mtgileadbaptistchurch.org
Williamsburg Christian Academy 101 Schoolhouse Lane 3 yr. olds & 4 yr. olds- S.T.E.M. Learning 220-1978 or www.williamsburgchristian.org
Veritas Preparatory School 275 McLaws Circle, 903-0633 Diane Cavazos, president www.veritas-prep.org
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Greenwood Christian Academy 5251 John Tyler Highway, Suite 37, 345-0905 Marilyn K. Dayton, principal www.greenwoodchristianacademy.com
Preschools King of Glory Lutheran 4897 Longhill Road 258-9701 or www.kogva.org Kids Club Preschool 5700 Warhill Trail 645-6847 or http://www.thewisc.com/kids-club/preschool/ 36 • TREASURES 2016
Want to earn your high school equivalency certificate or improve your Virginia Placement Test scores? The Williamsburg-James City County GED®/Adult Education program offers free Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED® (General Educational Development) classes as well as free assessments. The program, which serves community members age 18 and older, is underway, and you can join in at any time during the school year, September through May. The first step is to attend an Orientation Session, which is held weekly. For more information, call 757-603-6532 or visit www.wjccschools.org, click “Our Schools” and scroll to “GED®/Adult Education Program.” Orientation Session and Classes site: Educational Center at James Blair, 117A Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
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Jamestown 4-H
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The Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is a year-round conference, retreat and camp facility located on the James River. The center has two lodges, four cabins, a low ropes course, swimming pool, renovated amphitheater, fishing pier, living shoreline, dining and recreation halls that can be used simultaneously by groups, multiple outdoor activities in a large recreational field typical of summer camps and acres of wooded property. Call 253-4931 or visit www. jamestown4hcenter.org for information on a variety of programs.
Playgroups are offered for kids 12 months to 4 years by Sept. 1. The program, offered by Williamsburg United Methodist Church, gives parents a block of free time when their kids are receiving nurturing and care. Activities include learning centers, circle time, playground, music and art. Register at 229-1771 or www.williamsburgumc.org.
Gifted education The Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary provides services to educators, policymakers, graduate students, researchers, parents and students in support of the needs of gifted and talented individuals. The center has established a national reputation for excellence in research, curriculum development, and service. The center’s mission is to be a learning community that values and fosters the talent development process of individuals over their lifespan. Call 221-2362 or visit www.education.wm.edu/centers/cfge.
League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government at all levels. The group offers voter service activities that provide non-partisan information and programs to the public, as well as advocacy work at the Virginia stock photo General Assembly on various issues. The group hosts Great Decisions in February and March, during which speakers discuss timely foreign policy issues. The League of Women Voters board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month—except June and August—at the Williamsburg Regional Library at 4 p.m. For more information about the group, please visit www.lwvwilliamsburg.org, or www.facebook.com/LWVWilliamsburg.
Courthouse Located on Monticello Avenue, the courthouse offers a variety of services. Here are some frequently called numbers: Circuit Court 564-2242, General District Court 564-2400, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court 564-2200, Commonwealth Attorney 564-2277, Sheriff’s Office 564-2220.
Area libraries Williamsburg Regional Library system consists of the Williamsburg Library at 515 Scotland St. and the James City Library on 7770 Croaker Road. Library hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Visit www.wrl.org for more information. Call the James City County Library at 259-7770 and the Williamsburg Regional Library at 259-4040. Williamsburg Regional Library’s award-winning children’s section contains items to encourage literacy from birth through elementary school. The library’s popular summer reading program helps kids keep up their reading skills during the summer break. The library’s adult collection features a variety of non-fiction and fiction items. There is an extensive collection of books on tape, CDs and magazines. The library’s Local Authors Project gives area authors a
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chance to donate a book, which will be added to a special collection. Dozens of authors participate in the program yearly. Call 259-4042 for more information. The Mobile Library Service vans deliver library services to neighborhoods in the City of Williamsburg and James City County. You can check out books, music, audio books, magazines and movies. The Williamsburg Library contains a theater, which hosts art shows and various other events. There are also meeting rooms that can be used for various activities. Call 259-4070. Volunteers and Friends of the Williamsburg Regional Library support staff in their work. There are book sales that enable book lovers to buy titles at reasonable rates.
Swem Library Earl Gregg Swem Library serves faculty and students at the College of William and Mary. The library is open to use materials on the premises. Call 221-3072 or visit www.swem. wm.edu. Hours vary throughout the school year.
The program is licensed and certified as an outpatient substance abuse center by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health. It employs evidence-based practices for treatment of a variety of behavioral disorders with emphasis on parental support and involvement. Call 253-0111 or visit www.baconstreet.org.
Stamp Society The Williamsburg Stamp Society meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, located at 1333 Jamestown Road. There is a business meeting and a program that usually features a guest speaker. Call 2299579 for more information.
Rockefeller Library The John D. Rockefeller Library at Colonial Williamsburg is dedicated to advancing knowledge of colonial British America, the American Revolution and the early U.S. Through its specialized collections of books, manuscripts, images and databases, together with its fellowship program, the library supports and encourages research in the political and economic life of the thirteen colonies and the new republic, African American studies, the decorative arts and material culture, archaeology, architectural history, and historical preservation. The library is located at 313 First St. Call 565-8500 or visit http://research.history.org/JDRLibrary.cfm
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Buddy Art Buddy Art is a series of art classes for children with disabilities and special needs, sponsored by This Century Art Gallery in partnership with student volunteers from the College of William and Mary and the James City County Recreation Center. For more information, visit www.thiscenturyartgallery. org or call 229-5549.
Bacon Street This organization provides family-focused substance use and behavioral disorder treatment for young people and their families in York, James City County, Poquoson and Williamsburg. 38 • TREASURES 2016
Williamsburg United Methodist Church on Jamestown Road offers a Respite Care program for people with or without physical or mental disabilities. The center is open MondayThursday from 11:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 229-1771 ext. 354, or visit www.williamsburgumc.org.
Angels of Mercy Angels of Mercy Medical Clinic is at 7151 Richmond Rd. in Norge. It is headed by nurse practitioner Jeanne Black and provides health services for the underinsured and uninsured. Call 565-1700 or visit www.angelsfreeclinic.org.
Dream Catchers Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center at Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, 10120 Fire Tower Road in Toano, provides horseback riding lessons to special-needs children,
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adults and senior citizens. Volunteers are always needed. Call 566-1775, or visit www.dreamcatcherswilliamsburg.org.
Housing Partnerships Housing Partnerships Inc. has been keeping local families “safe, warm and dry” since 1985. Housing Partnerships has completed more than 1,300 home repairs and provided more than 25 ownership opportunities to low-income families. Housing Partnerships serves Williamsburg and James City and York counties. stock photo Volunteers are always needed. Call 221-0225 or visit www.housingpartnerships.org for information.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteers build affordable housing for deserving families. Several new homes have been constructed in greater Williamsburg. Call 596-5553 ext. 0, or visit www. habitatpgw.org.
Adopt-A-Highway Anyone can adopt a highway - Scouts, families, fraternities, civic groups. The only requirement involves cleaning two miles of roadway four times a year for two years. VDOT provides signs, orange vests, orange litterbags and safety tips. Visit www.virginiadot.org.
Fish The generosity of the community has kept the food pantry and clothing closet at Fish stocked for decades. Fish depends on support from local churches, individuals and local civic organizations. Trained volunteers respond to various requests for food, clothing, housewares, home cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products. Fish has helped hundreds of area families, providing thousands of meals. Fish also provides some transportation to and from medical appointments. The organization needs volunteers and donations. Call 220-9379 or www.williamsburgfish.weebly.com.
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Williamsburg Community Foundation The Williamsburg Community Foundation is a collection of gifts given by local donors. More than $2 million in grants has been distributed to area non-profit organizations. Each year earnings are returned to the community in the form of grants. The funds grow with each new gift and produce income that will continue to meet local needs for generations. Gifts may be given to one of the foundation’s funds or to file photo support the administration of the foundation. Call 259-1660 or www.williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org. The foundation is located at 1323 Jamestown Rd., Suite 103.
Williamsburg Land Conservancy The Williamsburg Land Conservancy is dedicated to protecting and preserving significant natural, scenic, agricultural and historic land in the Historic Triangle. Through a combination of land preservation tools, education and advocacy programs, and shaping public policy, the Conservancy strives to maintain the character and ambiance of this special place where we live and work. The Conser-vancy currently has thousands of acres of land under permanent protection. You can help enhance one of the community’s historic gems! The Conservancy protects the property on which the Church on the Main stood for almost 100 years. To learn more, call 5650343 or visit www.williamsburglandconservancy.org.
All Together All Together is a volunteer, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to bring people together across racial lines. All Together strives for unity within the community by enhancing communication, understanding and reconciliation. It aims to improve the quality of life for every citizen by engaging in a range of activities fostering inclusiveness and equal opportunity. For more information, visit www.alltogetherinc.wildapricot. org or call 757-258-1605. TREASURES 2016 •
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SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) offers free, confidential help to small businesses, from startup operations to loan applications, and more. It provides experienced counselors to those who need to solve business problems or who are considering starting a business. SCORE is located at the Greater Williamsburg Area Chamber & Tourism Alliance at 421 N Boundary St. Call 229-6511, visit www.williamsburg. score.org or e-mail info@scorewilliamsburg.org.
There are buildings in the area are available to individuals and organizations to rent for special occasions and events and include, Legacy Hall is in New Town, the Williamsburg Community Building, on North Boundary Judith Lowery Street, Williamsburg Hellenic Center on Mooretown Road and the Freight Shed in Yorktown. For information about Legacy Hall, call Joan at 259-5410; Community Building 220-6140; Yorktown Freight Shed, 890-3730 and the Williamsburg Hellenic Center, 2204284.
Colonial CASA The Court Appointed Special Advocate program works with children who have been found to have been abused or neglected. CASA volunteers make recommendations to the juvenile judge as to what is in the child’s best interest. Colonial CASA is at Suite 201 in the Jamestown Office Park, 1311 Jamestown Road. Volunteers are always needed. Call 2293306 or visit www.colonialcasa.org.
Master Gardeners Master Gardeners are volunteers with the James City County Cooperative Extension working with the community to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticultural practices. To become a Master Gardener, one must complete a training class, which features all aspects of plant science, from botany and insects to landscape design. Master Gardener volunteers have many educational gardens and projects throughout the community and are available for community outreach programs and events. If you have questions about gardening, call the James City Cooperative Extension at 564-2170 or visit www. jccwmg.org.
Faith in Action Williamsburg Faith In Action provides assistance with everyday tasks of life to the elderly, chronically ill and disabled adults living in Williamsburg, James City County and the Bruton District of York. Services include transportation, grocery shopping, visiting, respite for caregivers, household chores and yard work. A coalition of faith communities and local organizations recruit, train and mobilize volunteers to assist those who need support and care to remain in their own homes. Call 258-5890 or visit www.wfia.org.
Health Foundation The Williamsburg Health Foundation’s goal is to make a positive difference in the quality of life and health of people living in Williamsburg and surrounding counties through grant-making, education and capacity-building programs. The mission is to improve the health of people living in Williamsburg and surrounding counties by addressing health care needs and policies, promoting responsible health practices, and strengthening access to quality health services. Call 345-0912 or visit www.williamsburghealthfoundation.org.
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RIDES provides non-emergency medical transportation to seniors 55 and older and the disabled of any age in the Historic Triangle. There is a fee per one way ride, but clients are never turned away because they can’t pay. Hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. RIDES can be reached by phone at 757-345-6166, or by email at rides4u@paainc.org.
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Need to know? Alcoholics Anonymous - Provides support for those suffering from alcohol addiction. Visit www.aavirginia.org. ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological-Scientific Olympics) - York-James City-Williamsburg NAACP. 229-3113 or visit www.yjcwnaacp.org. Alzheimer’s Association - Provides support for family and caregivers. Call 800 272-3900 or visit www.alz.org.
programs & services es for the children and families and training for professionals who serve them. Call 566-3300 or www.cdr.org. Child & Family Connection - Resource and referral agency for childcare options. 229-7940 or www.ctrchildfamilyservices.org Civil War Roundtable - Meets Sept.-May. www.wcwrt.org Club 55+ (formerly Historic Triangle Senior Center) located in the James City County Recreation Center. Programs and activities for seniors. Call 259-4187.
Arc of Williamsburg - Raises awareness and promotes rights of the mentally challenged. Call 229-3535 or www.thearcgw.org.
Colonial Behavioral Health - Mental health services, substance abuse services, support. Call 220-3200 or visit www. colonialbh.org.
Avalon: A Center for Women and Children - Offers help for women and children victims of domestic abuse. 24-hour helpline 258-5051, office 258-5022 or visit www.avaloncenter. org. National Domestic Violence Hotline 800 799-7233.
(The) Compassionate Friends - Support for those who have lost a child. Call 258-5166 or visit www.compassionatefriends. org.
Bacon Street - Intensive intervention for high-risk middle school youths. Call 253-0111 or www.baconstreet.org.
Comfort Keepers - Provides in-home care to help people continue living independently. Call 229-2777 or visit www. comfortkeepers.com.
Beyond Boobs - Provides support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. www.beyondboobsinc.org or call 645-2649. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Virginia Peninsula- Provides one-on-one relationships in which volunteers give guidance and friendship to a child. Call 253-0676 or www.bigs4kids.org. Blooms That Brighten - Dedicated to providing fresh flowers free of charge to patients in hospice and assisted-living communities. Call 570-1909 or www.bloomsthatbrighten.com. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula - Helps young people make appropriate and satisfying choices in their physical, educational, personal, social, emotional, vocational and spiritual lives. www.bagclub.com or 223-7204. Catholic Charities Care Center - Provides free, confidential pregnancy screening, infant clothing and supplies, community referrals, pregnancy counseling and adoption planning. Call 757-456-2366 or www.cceva.org. Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health - 220-4751 or www.excellenceinaging.org. Child Development Resources - Helps babies and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays by providing servic-
The Denbigh House - Allows traumatic brain injury survivors a chance to practice lost skills, gain confidence and regain independence. 804-261-7050 or www.communityfuturesva.org/services/Denbigh-house Dining with Dignity - Eating utensils for those with grip impairment. Visit www.diningwithdignity.com or 565-2452. EEE Resource Center - Dedicated to Employing, Educating and Empowering Adults with Special Needs. http://www. e3serves.org/ GWAVA - Greater Williamsburg Area for Volunteer Administration. www.gwava.org. Healing Harmonicas - offers instruction that can help pulmonary issues through harmonica playing. The group meets at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center at 1 p.m. each Wednesday. www.sentara.com. Hospice Support Care of Williamsburg - For individuals with a terminal illness living at home or with a primary caregiver in Williamsburg, James City or upper York. Open to all ages regardless of income. Call 253-1220 or visit www. williamsburghospice.org. James City County Social Services - Financial assistance and food stamps. Call 259-3100. Williamsburg Social Services, call 220-6161. Child protective services hotline, 259-3201. TREASURES 2016 •
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programs & services Kolonial Klowns, Alley #357 - Nonprofit, educational organization affiliated with Clowns of America International Inc. Visit on Facebook. Kindermusik- Early Childhood Music and Movement Classes for Kids. Call 603-1605 or e-mail ehaleymtbc@gmail. com. www.kindermusik.com Latisha’s House - Dedicated to giving women and girls who are trapped in negative circumstances -- homeless, out of foster care with no place to go, and the sex industry -- a safe way out and the education, medical care, and financial resources they need. www.latishashouse.com Leading Edge Networking Group - www.LeadingEdgeVA.com. Meals on Wheels - Provides hot, nutritious meals to the homebound. Call 229-9250 or www.wmbgmealsonwheels.com. MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers. Provides Christian support for mothers of kids age birth through kindergarten. Call 229-7152 or visit www.mops.org.
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Senior Services Coalition - Call 220-3480 or visit www.seniorservicescoalition.com. United Way of Greater Williamsburg - 253-2264, helpline 229-2222 or www.uwgw.org. United Service Organization (USO) - Provides emergency assistance, recreation, entertainment and other programs for Hampton Roads military and families. Call 764-5232 or visit www.usohrcv.com. Virginia Employment Commission - Helps people find work. 253-4738 or www.vec.virginia.gov. Virginia Master Naturalists - For those who enjoy conservation and education about the natural world. www.historicrivers.org or www.virginiamasternaturalist.org. Virginia Prostate Cancer Coalition - www.vapcacoalition.org. Voices of Williamsburg Toastmasters - www.voicesofw. toastmastersclubs.org.
NAACP - Call 229-3113 or visit www.yjcwnaacp.org. Navy League Williamsburg-Yorktown Council - Provides support and assistance to sea service personnel and their families. www.navyleague-williamsburgyorktown.org. One Child Center for Autism - Help for families facing the challenges of living with autism by offering services to children and their families, regardless of their financial situation. www.onechildcenterforautism.org. Operation Homefront Hampton Roads - Provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, their families and to wounded warriors returning home. 806-6150 or www. operationhomefront.net/hamptonroads. Peninsula Agency on Aging - 873-0541 or www.paainc.org. PeninsulaMommies - A network for mothers and children providing support and social opportunities. Visit www.peninsulamommies.com for more information. Salvation Army - Emergency utility assistance, rent-mortgage funds, transportation, medication vouchers, clothing, school supplies and holiday food, clothing and toys mark areas of help. Call 229-6651 or www.salvationarmyusa.org. SpiritWorks Foundation - Serves individuals affected by the disease of addiction by helping them to live drug-free. Call 903-0000 or visit www.spiritworksfoundation.org. 42 • TREASURES 2016
Williamsburg-JCC Community Action Agency - Programs and services include preschool, Head Start and many other youth and adult programs. Call 229-9332 or visit www.wjccactionagency.org. Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club - www.k4rc.net. Williamsburg-JCC Head Start - Promotes school readiness. 229-6417 or www.widomaker.com/~caa Williamsburg Jaycees - Seeks to enhance the community and their members through service, professional development and social events. Visit www.williamsburgjaycees.org. Williamsburg Land Conservancy - Protects and preserves natural, scenic, agricultural and historic land. Call 565-0343 or www.williamsburglandconservancy.org. Williamsburg Place/William J. Farley Center - Treatment and rehabilitation for a variety of addiction issues. 565-0106 or 800 582-6066, or visit www.williamsburgplace.com; www. farleycenter.com.
Funeral services There are several local funeral directors, including Bucktrout 229-3822, bucktroutfuneralhome.net; Nelsen Funeral Home 565-1141 or www.nelsencares.com; Whiting’s Funeral
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Home 229-3011 or whitingsfuneralhome.com; and Williamsburg Memorial Park and Mausoleum 565-2006 or www. williamsburgmemorialpark.com
Veterans groups Area veterans remain on the front lines at hospitals and nursing homes providing support to fellow veterans. Groups participate in Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July activities. There are several area posts and their Ladies Auxiliaries in greater Williamsburg including VFW Post 4639. Visit www.vfwpost4639.org for information.
Heritage Humane Society The organization’s shelter is located on Waller Mill Road. There is a variety of animals up for adoption. The shelter can always use volunteers and contributions of dog and cat food. The shelter is open noon-4:30 p.m., closed Thursdays. Call 221-0150 for more information or visit www.heritagehumanesociety.org.
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Network Peninsula Formerly Network Williamsburg, Network Peninsula supports nonprofits in the region connecting them to people and businesses and to opportunities that enable them to continue their work. Visit www.networkpeninsula.org or call 757-886-6944.
Colonial Heritage Community Foundation A nonprofit organization committed to building the community by working with its partners to enhance efforts to make Colonial Heritage and greater Williamsburg a place for all residents to live and contribute to their community, no matter what their age, health or physical ability. The foundation recently implemented the Innovative Senior Champions program to provide respite to caregivers and educational and fun activities for seniors. The program is held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and New Zion Baptist church. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Visit www. colonialheritagecommunityfoundation.org or call 757-753-3770.
The United Way of Greater Williamsburg holds the annual event at various locations at which hundreds of volunteers perform human service projects throughout the community. This year’s Day of Caring is scheduled for Friday Sept. 19. Call 2532264 for information or visit www.uwgw.org.
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Woman’s Club of Williamsburg Members of the Woman’s Club of Williamsburg work as volunteers to benefit designated community organizations and projects striving to enrich the quality of life for all area residents. Visit www.womansclubofwilliamsburg.org or call 645-2193 or email at email@womansclubofwilliamsburg.org
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to that name. A group of African American women meet monthly to join hands and hearts to reach out to the community. Their work is guided by the mission, “serving with charm and dignity.” The organization regularly awards scholarships to high school students in support of its scholarship program, which they have been during for over 50 years. For information, call Liz Montgomery at 220-0117.
Red Cross The Red Cross holds several area blood drives throughout the year. The Bloodmobile often parks at shopping or business locations for convenience. To find out how to give the gift of life, call the Colonial Virginia chapter of the Red Cross, 2530228 or visit www.redcross.org.
and those whose lives have been touched by the disease in some way. It is a wonderful way to honor or remember those who have been faced with the disease. Visit www.relayforlife. org to find out more or to start or join a team.
Early Childhood Music Early Childhood Music School of Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd., is available to children, ages 2 months through 7 years and also offers adult keyboard classes. Children’s natural musical instincts are nurtured through a balanced program of singing, chanting, focused listening, playing instruments and movement. Two five-day summer sessions are available in June and July. The next two-semester program begins in September. Call Cindy Freeman, director, at 229-1771 ext. 108 or visit www.williamsburgumc.org for times and fees.
K-9 Connection K-9 Connection Therapy often visit Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and other facilities. The animals enhance the emotional well-being of those they visit through unconditional love and can help cheer those who are hospitalized. Dogs and their owners receive special training and are certified in pet therapy. Visit www.k9connectionwmbg.org for more information. file photo
NAMI The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Williamsburg Area is a support, education and advocacy organization for and by individuals with serious mental illness. NAMI Williamsburg Area has a Support Group meeting for Family & Friends of those with mental illness at Saint Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 612 Jamestown Road in the fellowship hall on the second floor, every Tuesday 7- 8:30 p.m. Call 220-8535 or www2.nami.org for more information.
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Avalon Avalon: A Center for Women and Children, provides care to women and children looking to escape abusive environments. Avalon’s mission is commitment to intervention in and reducing the incidence of domestic violence and sexual
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assault. Call the Avalon 24-hour helpline at 2585051. Avalon has downloadable brochures, safety plans and resources online. Visit www.avaloncenter.org. Avalon can use donations and volunteers. To help or donate, call 258-5022. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800 799-7233.
Tourism Alliance The Greater Williamsburg Area Chamber & Tourism Alliance is a group of business people united to enhance, promote and serve the local business community. Chamber & Tourism Alliance networking groups provide members a direct opportunity for networking to share ideas, contacts and a continuing source for referrals for their businesses. Call 229-6511 or visit www.williamsburgcc.com. The chamber gallery also houses an art gallery, which changes regularly. It features the work of Alliance artist members.
CDR Child Development Resources provides services to young children and families and training and technical assistance for the professionals who serve them. Each year the Bid n’ Buy Auction raises money for the worthwhile cause. The auction features hundreds of items up for bid, and people can walk away with great bargains, all for a wonderful cause. The auction is usually held in March. Last year it was held at Jamestown High School. Call Child Development Resources at 566-3300 or visit www.cdr.org for details.
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Get moving, feel better Opportunities for exercise abound. Here’s some: Duke of Gloucester Street - Take a mile walk each way from Merchants Square to the Capitol building. It is a beautiful jaunt any time of year. Dogs also love it. The Skate Park, located adjacent to the James City County Recreation Center is a bowl-style set-up and features 10,000 square feet of concrete jumps and ramps. It also features two movable ramps, a rail, a hand rail, and multiple grinding edges. Open daily, passes are required to enter, free to Williamsburg and James City residents. Go Ape Treetop Adventure is open at Freedom Park. It offers participants the chance to get off the ground for a course featuring a series of zip lines, swings, rope ladders, bridges and trapezes. It is open daily. Participants must be at least 10 years old and 4 feet 7 inches tall. Maximum weight is 285 pounds. www.goape.com or call 800-971-8271. My Place Playground, located adjacent to the James City County Recreation Center is an inclusive playground designed to welcome all individuals and families, regardless of ability. It includes all the features of a traditional playground, including swings and climbing equipment, but was constructed to allow those with disabilities to access every aspect of the facility.
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Call 259-5360. It is open daily sunrise to sunset. The Williamsburg Department of Recreation Walking Club has been in existence since 1992. Walkers can exercise for free daily 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Quarterpath Recreational Center. The indoor track is climate controlled and music is played to keep you in step. Call 259-3760.
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foot facility features 40 beds in private rooms. There are 33 medical-surgical rooms and seven intensive care rooms. It is designed to offer state-of-the-art care, comfort, convenience and more health care choices. Visit www.riversideonline.com or call 585-2200.
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Eastern State Hospital, the nation’s first public mental hospital, opened in 1773. It offers treatment to residents of southeastern Virginia. The hospital is situated on 500 acres and consists of two patient care buildings, and a staff of over 900 to care for the 300 patients. For more information, call 253-5161 or visit www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov.
Williamsburg Place Sentara Williamsburg Williamsburg Place and the William J. Farley Center specialize in treatment of chemical dependency. WilliamsRegional Medical Center burg Place offers patients thorough and effective treatment The hospital is located near the intersection of Route 199 and Mooretown and Old Mooretown roads. The five-story facility sets a standard of excellence in medical capabilities and patient experience. www.sentara.com Main Hospital Phone - 984-6000 Emergency - 984-7111 Family Maternity - 984-7255 Ambulatory Surgery (Geddy Outpatient) - 345-4300 Pain Management Clinic - 345-4400 Women’s Imaging Pavilion - 345-4008 Outpatient Rehabilitation - 345-4490 Laboratory - 984-7990 Volunteer services - 984-7194
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Olde Towne Medical Center The center provides quality, cost-effective coordinated and preventative primary health care to clients, regardless of ability to pay. The care facility helps thousands of people yearly who are underinsured, uninsured or who have Medicaid or Medicare. Services range from prenatal care to management of chronic illnesses, including diabetes and a dental clinic. Monday, 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 259-3258 or visit www.oldetownemedicalcenter.org.
Victorious Images Victorious Images on Richmond Road in Lightfoot is a shop for women who want personalized care with a little TLC while fighting cancer. The store specializes in breast prosthesis fittings at the store and also in-home fittings. Mastectomy bras, swimwear, and lingerie can be purchased along with scarves
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and hats. The location carries compression for men and women. Call 476-7335 or visit www.victoriousimages.com.
Recreation Center The James City County Recreation Center on Longhill Road offers year-round programs for every level of enthusiast. There is a gymnasium with two full basketball courts, four volleyball courts, a two-lane indoor suspended track, two glassbacked racquetball courts, a swimming pool with wheelchair accessibility, a whirlpool and dry saunas in the locker rooms. It’s a great place for swimming lessons for people of all ages. Call 259-4200.
Abram Frink Jr. Community Center Located at James River Elementary in Grove, this facility offers a gymnasium, multipurpose room with game tables and a television for public use, locker rooms with showers and four meeting rooms. Call 887-5810 or visit jamescitycountyva. gov/recreation.
YMCA The R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA, at 301 Sentara Circle in Williamsburg, is adjacent to Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. It features a wellness center, group exercise studio, a six-lane pool and a community multipurfile photo pose room with kitchen. Call 229-9622 or peninsulaymca.org/branches/rfwilkinson.
Plumeri Park Love to watch baseball games? Visit Plumeri Park, located at the intersection of Ironbound and Longhill roads. It is named for Joseph J. Plumeri, a W&M graduate who donated the money for the park’s construction. It has a seating capacity of 1,200, including 500 chairback seats, has a fully lighted, state-of-the-art scoreboard, team clubhouse, enclosed press box and covered and outdoor batting cages. Call 221-3340 or visit www.tribeathletics.com for information about season tickets.
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Trained volunteers and professional staff provide comprehensive support to terminally ill patients and their caregivers, 24-hour respite and end-of-life care. There are also bereavement support and education, information and referral services. The organization serves citizens of Williamsburg-James City and upper York. Call 2531220. Hospice House is at 4445 Powhatan Parkway. Sentara File photo Hospice offers end-of-life services. Visit www.sentara.com.
The Lackey Free Clinic is a faith-based free health ministry that has been operating in Lackey since 1995. Using volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, administrative and reception staff, the clinic provides free medical exams, chronic care treatment, lab work, X-rays, dental care and free medication. The clinic is at 1620 Old Williamsburg Road in Yorktown. Call 886-0608 or visit www.lackeyfreeclinic.org.
Support groups The Virginia Gazette runs a comprehensive list of support group meetings online at www.vagazette.com. To get yours listed, call 220-1736 or visit www.vagazette.com
Unique Boutique Formerly called the Hat Trader, the Unique Boutique is located on the first floor of the Geddy Outpatient Center at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are on hand to provide free wigs, hats and scarves to those undergoing cancer treatment. Volunteers meet with patients one-on-one for about an hour to give them privacy and time to select the looks they like. The boutique is open Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Call 345-4439.
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outdoors Public parks in Williamsburg, James City and York are generally open daylight to dusk for a variety of activities, from boating and fishing to biking and jogging. Fees may be required for special events. For Parks & Recreation in Williamsburg, call 259-3760 or go to www.williamsburgva.gov. In James City, the office is at 5300 Palmer Lane. E-mail parks. rec@jamescitycounty.va.gov or call 259-3200. In York, the number is 890-3500 or check out www.yorkcounty.gov. Brickyard Landing - Toano. James City County operates a public boat ramp and tending pier, providing access to the Chickahominy River. 259-5360. Chickahominy Riverfront Park- Route 5. Site of the James City County Fair. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, boat ramp, fishing pier, camp sites, small driving range, pavilion and small store. Park hours are daily, sunrise to sunset. 258-5020. Diascund Reservoir - Lanexa. The reservoir is open to the public for boating access and fishing. Boat landing is open one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Only electric trolling motors are permitted for use on the reservoir. 2595360. Freedom Park - Centerville Road. The park is the site of an 18th century graveyard, the Revolutionary War Battle of Spencer’s Ordinary (1781), and a 17th century domicile that is revealing much archaeological research of the early colonial period. It is also the location of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. There is an interpretive building for rent or use. 2595360 or 259-4022. Greensprings Greenway Interpretive Trail - Route 5. A 3.5- mile soft-surface hiking trail with a boardwalk over open wetlands. The trail incorporates an interpretive program that educates trail users by linking historical events with natural features. The trailhead also provides parking and access to the Virginia Capital Trail. 259-5360. James City Recreation Center - Longhill Road. Bikewalking path, skate park, lighted fields for soccer, two fields for softball, and a deck. 259-4200. Abram Frink Jr. Community Center - Grove. Fields and courts for soccer and basketball. 259-5360 or 887-5810. Kiwanis Park - Longhill Road. Baseball fields, seven lighted tennis courts, great playground equipment for kids and swings, basketball as well as a covered picnic shelter. 259-3776. Little Creek Reservoir Park - Lakeview Drive, Toano. Year-round fishing, boating and picnicking, a one-mile scenic hiking trail and playground. Two picnic shelters with grills and canoe, kayak and jonboat rentals available. Only electric trolling motors are allowed. 566-1702.
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Mid-County Park - Ironbound Road off Route 199. Home of recently renovated Kidsburg, a 30,000 square-foot lighted playground. Fitness trails, soccer, softball, volleyball, play equipment, picnic shelters, restrooms. Call to reserve a field or court, 259-5360. New Quarter Park - Lakeshead Drive off West Queens Drive in York. Picnic shelters, hiking and biking trails, 18hole disc golf course, basketball and sand volleyball courts, softball fields, horseshoe pits and playground. Water access for fishing, canoes and kayaks. 890-5840. Powhatan Creek - On Jamestown Road at Powhatan Creek. Powhatan Creek provides access to Jamestown Island and the James River. The facility consists of a small nonmotorized boat and canoe launch with parking for up to 20 vehicles. Call 259-5360. Quarterpath Park - Route 60. Offers an 18,000 sq. ft. double gymnasium, a 1,700 sq. ft. dance/aerobics room, two classrooms and a 1,900 sq. ft. multipurpose room. Various instructional classes, athletic programs for youths and adults, sports camps, and special events are held throughout the year. The center also hosts a daily Walking Club. Civil War site, Redoubt Park is located nearby. 259-3760. Upper County Park - Leisure Road. Open year round. Picnic shelter, concession area, outdoor swimming pool, wooded picnic site, fitness trail, bathhouse, restrooms and kiddie play equipment. The pool is open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, weekends only until mid-June. Pool hours are noon-6 p.m. Call 259-5360 year-round or 566-1451 in summer. Waller Mill Park - Airport Road. Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. It is a 2,705-acre park situated around its reservoir. In addition to opportunities for hiking, the park’s centerpiece is a 286-acre lake open for fishing, boating, pedal boating, canoeing and kayaking with a tunnel connecting the upper and lower sections of the lake. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries ranks Waller Mill Park best in the Tidewater region for Largemouth Bass fishing. Waller Mill is also the site of Waller Mill Dog Park, which is open daily, as well as a nine-hole disc golf course, slated to expand to 18. Call 259-3778. Warhill Sports Complex - Baseball and soccer fields are open for play. The complex also has tee-ball and softball fields, basketball courts, playground, picnic areas, restrooms and concession buildings. There are ponds for fishing and a network of multiuse trails surrounding the complex. 259-5360. York River State Park - Riverview Road. The 2,500-plus acres feature a variety of natural settings. There are more than 25 miles of hiking, bridle and bike trails. Call 566-3036 or www.virginiastateparks.gov.
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Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex Located off Longhill Road, WISC offers kids of all ages a place to work out and have fun. The unique state-ofthe-art, 77,000-square-foot indoor facility is home to a turf indoor field, a fully equipped fitness center, a gymnastics and cheer Joe Fudge center, a preschool, before and after school center, Galaxy Tag, the WISC Bounce Zone, Marmon Sports Performance and Fitness and the Venom Baseball facility. WISC also hosts birthday parties, corporate functions and trade shows. Call 253-1947 for information or visit www.thewisc.com.
Kidsburg It is located in Mid County Park and has recently been renovated to better accommodate kids. It is one of the most popular local places for children to enjoy the great outdoors. Kidsburg is a 30,000 square-foot lighted File photo playground that offers various fun activities. The playground features a 17th century replica ship, cannon and canoe. Mid County Park also features a multi-use trail, volleyball courts, lighted basketball courts and tennis courts. Picnic shelters and meeting room space are available to rent. www.jamescitycountyva.gov.
Area golf The Golden Horseshoe. Colonial Williamsburg offers two 18-hole championship layouts and one 9-hole course, The Spotswood. The Gold Course was originally designed by Robert Trent Jones. Rees Jones designed the Green Course, 220-7696. Ford’s Colony. This residential neighborhood boasts 54 championship holes. Courses are the Marsh Hawk, Blackheath and Blue Heron. 258-4100, www.fordscolony.com. Kingsmill. The River Course is by Pete Dye. Holes 16-18 feature play along the James River. Arnold Palmer designed
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the adjacent Plantation Course. Kingsmill’s Woods Course was designed by Tom Clark and Curtis Strange. 253-3906, www.kingsmill.com. Williamsburg National, located on Centerville Road. Two courses offered. 800-826-5732, www.wngc.com Stonehouse. Designed by Mike Strantz uses the land’s natural elevation changes. Playing to a par-71, the course has four sets of tees, giving players of any ability a challenge. 566-1138, www.traditionalclubs.com. Royal New Kent. 804-966-7023, www.traditionalclubs.com. The Golf Club at Brickshire. A Curtis Strange signature course located just off I-64, Exit 214, between Williamsburg and Richmond. Call 804 966-7888 or toll-free 866-867-7888, www.brickshiregolfclub.com. Kiskiack Golf Club. Set along the ridge of a natural bluff, Kiskiack offers a day of golf for players of all levels. The club offers a complete practice facility with an expansive grass driving range, short game area and putting green. 566-2200, www. traditionalclubs.com. Colonial Heritage. 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills. There is also a full practice facility, including putting green and driving range. 645-2000, www. colonialheritageclub.com.
Courting exercise There are several places that offer tennis courts for any level of player. Kingsmill - There are 13 clay courts and two hard courts that are open to the public. Memberships are available. 253-3945. Two Rivers Country Club at Governor’s Land - (private) Four hard courts, six clay. 258-4607 Williamsburg Inn - Semi-private, memberships available for locals. Stock photo Courts are available to Colonial TREASURES 2016 •
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Williamsburg guests. Six clay and two hard courts, teaching pro on staff and pro shop. Located on Francis Street. 2207794. McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center at the College of William & Mary. Semi-private. Six indoor courts. 221-7378.
Lawn Bowling Club The only regulation lawn bowling green in Virginia is behind the Williamsburg Inn, next to the Golden Horseshoe driving range. The green is open 3-6 p.m. daily April-October. Instructors are available to explain the fundamentals of this rare, ancient sport that originated in 13th century England. Call 253-0266 or visit www.williamsburglawnbowling.org.
Virginia Native Plant Society The John Clayton chapter of Virginia Native Plant Society includes beginners as well as professional botanists, novice and experienced gardeners, and folks who just like to walk and see wildflowers and trees. The group presents educational programs at meetings, conducts field trips and workshops and various other events. Call 564-4494 or visit www.claytonvnps.org.
Botanical Garden The Williamsburg Botanical Garden is located at Freedom Park. The garden features native trees and shrubs, wetlands, a meadow, a grass garden, bulb gardens, butterfly gardens and herbs. The garden is free and open to visitors. There are several fun and educational programs for kids and adults offered each year. Call 880-1893 or visit www.williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org.
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Colonial Road Runners Love to run? Consider joining the Colonial Road Runners. Membership includes a subscription to the bimonthly club newsletter Running Dog Journal, and discounts at selected sports stores, health care, and fitness centers and health clubs, and monthly fun runs hosted by members. www.colonialroadrunners.org.
Sports leagues James City County and City of Williamsburg Parks and Recreation departments offer various co-ed adult sports leagues throughout the year. For JCC, call 259-5355 or visit www.jccEgov.com/recreation. For Williamsburg, call 259-3200 or visit www.williamsburgva.gov.
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Farmers Markets The Williamsburg Farmers Market in Merchants Square features growers and producers from across Virginia. Markets run April through October and special holiday markets in November and December. Fresh produce, flowers and farm products are sold to visitors and locals. Visit www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com. There’s also a market in Toano at the corner of Richmond and Forge roads. Yorktown features Yorktown Market Days at Riverwalk Landing that offers fresh produce art and entertainment. The annual Fall Festival will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. Visit www.visityorktown.org.
quality wines in the world. Noted wine educator Kevin Zraly has opined that The Williamsburg Winery makes “some of the Best Wines in the World.” Daily tours are available. Call 2290999 or visit www.williamsburgwinery.com. Wedmore Place is a country hotel located on the Winery grounds. Visit http:// wedmoreplace.com/
Ghosts of Williamsburg The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg is a candlelight ghost tour offered nightly in Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area at 8 p.m. A guide leads participants through the streets by candlelight while sharing eerie and fun folklore. There is an Extreme Ghost Tour that starts at 9:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. and is extra scary. Call 877-624-4678 or www.theghosttour. com.
Historic area tours The magic of the Historic Area comes to life by walking tour. A variety of tours are available for the whole family. Call 220-7645 or visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com for more information.
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Pirate’s Cove Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is on Bypass Road. It offers a unique mini-golf experience as golfers maneuver moats and other water hazards. Waterfalls and a nautical theme contribute to the experience. Call file photo 259-4600 or visit http:// www.piratescove.net/williamsburg
Catfish Cove Mini Golf The mini-golf course is located next to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! museum on Richmond Road. The 18-hole course winds through waterfalls and ponds. Call 220-9220 or visit http:// www.ripleys.com/williamsburg/golf/
Great Wolf Lodge Located on Rochambeau Drive, Great Wolf Lodge has several activities for visitors and the public. There is a
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79,000-square-foot indoor entertainment area with a waterpark, outdoor pool area, restaurants, spa, game arcade, meeting space, fitness center, mini-golf course and an animated Great Clock Tower in the lobby. Call 551-9653 or visit https://www. greatwolf.com/williamsburg for more information.
Go Ape Treetop Adventure Located just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg in Freedom Park, Go Ape Treetop Adventure has a variety of activities for ages 10 to Adult from zip lines to obstacle courses, and more. Visit http://goape.com/zip-line/virginia-freedom-park for more information.
Bowling Join the fun at AMF Williamsburg Lanes at 5544 Olde Towne Rd. Bowling is a fun way to get some exercise! Williamsburg Lanes also offers a food and beverage menu. The bowling alley is a great place to hold a birthday party. Call 565-3311 or visit www.amf.com/williamsburglanes.
Good Neighbors Colonial Williamsburg offers local visitors Good Neighbors passes that entitles them to free admission to Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, use of the bus and other perks. The fee is $10 per person for local residents aged 13 and older. Passes are available at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center or at the Lumber House on Duke of Gloucester Street. Call 965-7254 for more information or visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/tickets.
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Try a salt therapy treatment at Williamsburg Salt Spa. The therapy has been used by Europeans for years to help people with respiratory problems. Call 229-1022 or visit http://williamsburgsaltspa.com/
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The Corner Pocket in New Town has several pool tables available for enthusiasts, and draws both locals and visitors. During the summer, there is live music. Call 220-0808.
There are several major centers around town including High Street on Richmond Road, www.hightstreetwilliamsburg.com; The Marquis Shopping Center (near Water County USA); New Town, www. newtownwilliamsburg.com; Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg, www.merchantssquare.org; Monticello Marketplace, WindsorMeade Marketplace; Settlers Market; Marketplace Shoppes at Monticello; Premium Outlets, www.premiumoutlets.com; Courthouse Commons;Williamsburg Pottery, www.williamsburgpottery.com.
Colonial Parkway The Colonial Parkway is a 23-mile scenic roadway from the York River at Yorktown to the James River at Jamestown. Several million travelers a year travel the parkway to enjoy the natural and cultural beauty of the area. The parkway is a National Historical Park. Visit www.nps.gov/colo/parkway.htm for more information.
Swing Kingz Located on Lightfoot Road. Offers a state of the art softball and baseball practice facility for all ages, indoor hitting and pitching net, golf range and miniataure golf. The heated six box covered range area is perfect for die hard players offering comfortable surroundings in inclement weather. Call 645-0339. LouAnne M. Sexton
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Bassett Hall A two-story, 18th-century frame structure, Bassett Hall sits on a tract of woodlands near Colonial Williamsburg’s Capitol. It was the former home of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Bassett Hall has had extensive Daily Press file photo renovation and features a collection of art and objects that reflect the interest and tastes of the Rockefellers. Call 229-1000 for information.
Plantations Tour one of the lovely historic plantations located within driving distance. Bacon’s Castle, Surry. 757-357-5976 www.preservationvirginia.org.
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Berkeley Plantation, Charles City. 804-829-6018, open daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.berkeleyplantation.com. Chippokes Plantation State Park, Surry. 757-294-3728 or www.dcr.virginia.gov Shirley Plantation, Charles City. 804-829-5121, Open daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.shirleyplantation.com. Sherwood Forest, Charles City. 804-829-5377, open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.sherwoodforest.org. Edgewood Plantation, Charles City. 804-829-2962, call for tour times. www.edgewoodplantation.com Evelynton Plantation, Charles City. 800-473-5075 or www.jamesriverplantations.org/Evelyton.html North Bend, Charles City. 804-829-5176. Call for tour times. www.northbendplantation.com Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation, Charles City. 804829-2480, call for tour times. www.pineygrove.com Westover Plantation, Charles City. 804-829-2882 http:// www.jamesriverplantations.org/Westover.html
Second Sundays The 2nd Sunday Art & Music Festival takes place 11 a.m.-5 p.m. every second Sunday of the month, MarchDecember, on Prince George Street near Merchants Square. The free event file photo features authors, artists, artisans, entertainment and kids activities. Visit www.2ndsundayswilliamsburg.com for more information.
Jamestown Settlement Jamestown Settlement living-history museum explores the world of America’s first permanent English colony. There are exhibits and events year-round. Check out the 30,000-square-foot exhibition galleries and watch the introductory film that traces Jamestown’s beginnings in file photo England and the first century of the Virginia colony, and describe the cultures of
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Powhatan Indians, Europeans and Africans who converged in 17th-century Virginia. Historical interpreters depict 1600s life at outdoor re-creations of the colonists’ fort, the three ships that arrived from England in 1607 and a Powhatan Indian village, and at a riverfront discovery area. Visitors are invited to grind corn, scrape out a canoe, play games, wear armor and engage in other activities that make the 17th century come alive. Jamestown Settlement is located on Route 31 South at the Colonial Parkway, next to Historic Jamestowne, administered by the National Park Service and APVA Preservation Virginia. For more information, call 888-593-4682 toll-free or 253-4838, or visit www.historyisfun.org.
Historic Jamestowne Historic Jamestowne is the site of the first permanent English settlement in America. The site is jointly administered by the Association of the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the National Park Service. Visit www.historicjamestowne. org or call (757) 229-4997.
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Water Country USA Water Country USA is a 40-acre water theme park with water rides, pools, rivers, shows and lounge chairs for soaking up the sun. The park’s newest thrill ride is Colossal Curl, which recently opened at the park. Ticket packages are available for Water Country, as are combination passes with Busch Gardens. Call 800 343-7946 or www.watercountryusa.com
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A new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is under construction and when completed in 2016, will replace the Yorktown Victory Center. Currently, the center chronicles America’s struggle for independence from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the formation of a new nation. The new center will chronicle the Revolution from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the early national period, considering its meaning and impact. Call 888-593-4682 toll-free or 253-4838, or visit www.historyisfun.org for more information.
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Busch Gardens offers a variety of roller coasters, rides and shows. Roller coasters include Tempesto, Verbolten, Griffon, Alpengeist, Loch Ness Monster and Apollo’s Chariot. Mach Tower is a thrill ride and is the highest ride in Busch Gardens at 240 feet. “The Curse of DarKastle” is a
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Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton, 727-0900 or www. vasc.org Historic St. Luke’s Church, Isle of Wight, 757-357-3367 or www.historicstlukes.org Smithfield and Isle of Wight Tourism, Smithfield, 800-3659339 or 757-357-5182. www.genuinesmithfieldva.com Smithfield Little Theater, Smithfield, 757-357-7338 or www.smithfieldlittletheatre.org Altria Theatre (formerly Landmark), Richmond, presents Broadway in Richmond Play Series-www.broadwayinrichmond.com. Virginia Living Museum
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Nearby treasures A short drive down Interstate 64 takes you to several regional museums, theaters and attractions. Endview Plantation, Newport News, 887-1862, www.endview.org Lee Hall Mansion, Newport News, 888-3371, www.leehall.org. Virginia War Museum, Newport News, 247-8523, www. warmuseum.org. Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, 595-1900, www. thevlm.org. Peninsula Fine Arts Center Gallery, Newport News, 5968175, www.pfac-va.org. The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, 596-2222, 800581-7245 or www.marinersmuseum.org. Ferguson Center at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, presents plays and other cultural events. 5948752 or www.fergusoncenter.cnu.edu/ Poquoson Island Players, Poquoson, 757-881-9797. Court House Players, Gloucester, 804-725-0474 or www.courthouseplayers.org Peninsula Community Theatre, Newport News, 595-5728 or www.pctlive.org 58 • TREASURES 2016
Thrifty buys Great deals abound at area thrift stores. Proceeds benefit good causes. Goodwill, www. goodwillvirginia.org; Children of the King’s Daughters, Monticello Avenue, Merrimac Trail, http://www.chkd. file photo org/giving/thrift/; the DAV Thrift store on Merrimac Trail, davthrift.org or 2200839; new2you in the Five Forks Shopping Center, 221-6633 or email new2you@williamsburgchristian.org.
Water world There are many chances for boat enthusiasts to get out on the water. We are flanked by two rivers, the York and the James. There’s also the Chickahominy, Pamunkey and the Mattaponi. Virginia Beach is only about an hour away. Some local boat dealers/marinas include: Dare Marina, Yorktown 898-3000 or www.daremarina.com Deep Creek Landing, Newport News 877-9555 or www. deepcreeklanding.com Wormley Creek Marina, Yorktown 898-5060 or www. wormleycreekmarina.com York River Yacht Haven, Gloucester, 804-642-2156 or www.yorkriveryachthaven.com. Kingsmill Marina, 800-832-5665 or www.kingsmill.com/ recreation/marina/ Eco Discovery Park, 2054 Jamestown Road, 565-3699 or www.ecodiscoverypark.org.
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum is on Richmond Road. It contains more than 300 exhibits. Exhibits include a spinning Vortex tunnel, a 4-D theater, a 500-pound gorilla made entirely of nails, a genuine shrunken head, a stuffed albino lion and a stuffed two-headed bird. Call 220-9220 or www. williamsburgripleys.com
Root on the Tribe by purchasing tickets to one of W&M’s home games. It’s easy. Tickets can be purchased in William & Mary Hall or by visiting www.tribeathletics.com.
Movie theaters Regal Entertainment Group’s New Town Cinema 12 offers first-run movies in theaters featuring stadium seating. Call the box office at 844-462-7342 or get showtimes at www.movietickets.com. The Kimball Theatre in Merchants Square offers films and various other events. Call 888-965-7254. At High Street, Movie Tavern offers food at your seat while watching a movie. Call the movie line at 888-943-4567 or visit http:// www.movietavern.com/locations/williamsburg/.
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Outdoor movies On Sunday evenings at dusk, June-August, catch a free movie on Prince George Street in front of the Blue Talon Bistro near Merchants Square. There are some great films shown and the event is fun for the entire family. Visit www.visitwilliamsburg.com for a listing of movies.
Schooner Alliance Take a sail on Yorktown Schooners Alliance and Serenity. Lend a hand at setting sail or look at nature along the York River. Sunset Cruises and Pirate Adventure Sails are available. The two-hour cruises are offered April-October. Private charters are available. Call 639-1233 or visit www.sailyorktown.com
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Williamsburg Players The Williamsburg Players is located on Hubbard Lane. The upcoming season includes, “City of Angels,” Sept. 17-Oct. 3; “Amadeus,” Nov. 5-21; “Romantic Comedy,” Jan. 21Feb. 6; “The Front Page” March 10-26 and “Rent,” June 2-June 18. Evening performances start at 8 p.m., Saturday matinees are at 2 file photo p.m. Call 2290431 for reservations or visit their online ticketing system at www.williamsburgplayers.org.
sented, “All’s Well That Ends Well” and “Antony & Cleopatra.” The Virginia Shakespeare Festival is the Official State Shakespeare Festival of Virginia. Call 221-2674 or visit www. vsf.wm.edu.
Panglossian Productions Panglossian Productions is a nonprofit theatre company dedicated to creating new artistic ventures through unpretentious innovation, experimentation and collaboration. Performances are held in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Call 726-7222 or visit www.panglossian.org for tickets and information about their season, including a show scheduled for late February.
Eastern Virginia School William and Mary Theatre for the Performing Arts William and Mary Theatre offers a main stage season of four plays and two dance events. Productions for the past season included “Big Love” by Charles Mee, “Threepenny Opera” by Bertolt Brecht, “Crowns” by Regina Taylor and “Spring Awakening” by Frank Wedekind, Edward Bond. Performances are at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call 221-2674 or visit www.wm.edu/boxoffice.
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EVSPA classes are held after school between 3p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The classes offered are for young people through to adults who want to explore their talents, build on their skills and pursue their dreams. Directors Sandra Balestracci and Ron Boucher; former professional artists whose careers were epitomized during their years at Lincoln Center. Together they have more than 30 years of top-level performing arts instruction. The school is a one-stop training center for young children, teens and adults. EVSPA’s Curriculum is divided in to these divisions: Early Childhood & Primary Classes, Classical Ballet Program, Musical Theater Program and Adult &Teen Enrichment Classes. Village Shops at Kingsmill Rt. 60 off of Rt. 199 (next to Busch Gardens) Call 229-8535 or visit www.evspa.org .
CAPA Fund The Community Alliance for the Performing Arts Fund is a nonprofit charitable performing arts organization with a mission to create showcase opportunities for talented children and youths. It mentors development, promotes and preserves the arts by encouraging and cultivating community interest, encourages and increases participation in the performing arts and supports the arts as a vital part of education and the intrinsic value to the community. Call 229-8535 or visit www. capafund.org for more information.
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Broadway Dance Arts is directed by Shawn Blasingame and is located at 223 Bulifants Blvd., Suite B off Mooretown Road. Programs and classes are offered for preschool through adult ages in beginner through advanced levels. The studio specializes in jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, musical theater, ballet and competition dance. Call 259-2253 or www.broadwaydancewilliamsburg.com for more information.
The Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg was organized to bring quality chamber music to the area. Outstanding ensembles have come from Europe and Australia, as well as throughout the United States. All concerts take place at 8 p.m. in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. The upcoming season includes Dover String Quartet, Oct. 16; Lake String Quartet, Nov. 10; Boston Piano Trio, Dec. 8; Amara Piano Quartet, Jan. 19; Quatuor Danel, Feb. 23; Hermitage Piano Trio, April 5. Call 220-0051 or visit www.chambermusicwilliamsburg.org for more information.
SI Dance SI Dance is a unique dance program with opportunities to increase current dance training and participate in custombuilt dance classes designed to maximize individual potential. SI Dance focuses on interests, goals, and personal growth as a dancer. Competitive or non-competitive, this program will help expand knowledge in dance while enjoying a fun learning environment. It is located at 3709 Strawberry Plains Rd., Suite B. Call 229-3484 or visit www.sidance.net.
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StageLights, was established in 1993 as an educational, non-profit, musical theatre program for young people interested in theatre arts. Summer workshops teach young people ages 6-17 the techniques of acting, voice, dance, and stagecraft and strive to increase their appreciation of theater. Past productions include “Peter Pan, Jr.” Visit www.stagelightstheatre.org.
Ferguson Center for the Arts
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Backstage Productions Backstage Productions is a group of youngsters directed by Naomi Marrow who present a variety of plays and musicals. Classes give interested kids the opportunity to get acting experience. Call 810-3511 for information, or visit the group’s Facebook page.
Orchesis Orchesis, established in 1941, is the modern dance company at the College of William & Mary. It has produced performances of innovative choreography for six decades. “Dancevent” will be held during the fall semester and “An Evening of Dance” will be held in the spring. Call 221-2786 for information or visit www.wm.edu.
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Women’s Chorus About 40 women comprise the Williamsburg Women’s Chorus, which performs a variety of choral music. The group is the only group of its kind in the area. Each year the group awards a scholarship to two female high school students to be used for voice instruction. Call 564-7875 or visit www.williamsburgwomenschorus.org.
Williamsburg Symphonia
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Williamsburg Symphonia Williamsburg’s own professional orchestra performs superb classical repertoire for greater Williamsburg. The Symphonia continues its commitment to the educational principles upon which it was founded. Janna Hymes is the music director and conductor. Subscription concerts are performed at the Kimball Theatre in Merchants Square. Call 229-9857 or visit www. williamsburgsymphonia.org.
Choral Guild The Williamsburg Choral Guild has been bringing choral music to Williamsburg since 1975. During its seasons under the baton of Jay BeVille, the Guild has been presenting increasingly challenging and entertaining programs. file photo Each summer the group presents “Summer Sings,” which allows people with a passion for choral music to join in song. For more information, call 220-1808 or visit www.williamsburgchoralguild.org.
Symphony Society The Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg is open to all music lovers. The VSSGW is dedicated to enhancing the rich cultural life of greater Williamsburg and Hampton Roads through support of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. VSSGW members are active in attending concerts, assisting with regional outreach activities, fund raising, pre-concert dinners, receptions and special events. Visit www.vssgw.com for more information.
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Eastern Virginia Brass The Eastern Virginia Brass quintet is a Virginia favorite among music lovers, and is known for lively performances and easy rapport with audiences. The group plays throughout the region, including concerts in greater Williamsburg. Call 340-6406 for more information or visit www.easternvirginiabrass.org.
Magic of Harmony The Magic of Harmony Show Chorus is a group of women who gather in celebration of the art of barbershop music. The group is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, and can be heard throughout the year singing for civic and charitable organizations, private groups, churches and community events. Practices are Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. at 4431 Big Bethel Road in Yorktown. For more information or to book the chorus call 566-8600 or www.magicofharmonyshowchorus.com.
Williamsburg String Trio The Williamsburg String Trio is comprised of musicians performing violin, viola and cello of musical literature from the 18th century to contemporary works. The trio is under the direction of Elnore Andersen and performs for special occasions, including weddings and receptions. Call 229-7960.
Williamsburg Music Club The club recently celebrated 50 years. The goal of the club is bringing together people interested in music for informal musicales presented by its members or other musical performers to encourage various musical pursuits in the community and to establish and maintain a grants-in-aid fund providing annual distribution of awards to deserving young musicians. The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month, September-May, in Lewis Hall of Bruton Parish Church. A recital by professional musicians and/or student grant audition winners is held 11 a.m.-noon. Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings begin Sept. 16. Visit www.williamsburgmusicclub.org.
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Institute for Dance Institute for Dance has a mission to bring cultural enrichment to Williamsburg and surrounding areas through instilling the love of dance that motivates and inspires, offering students of all ages affordable, excellent dance instruction, presenting quality performances and working to improve the quality of life in the community. 3356 Ironbound Rd., Suite 501. Call 229-1717 or www.institutefordance.org.
Virginia Regional Ballet Virginia Regional Ballet’s seeks to bring to the community an educational and cultural program in dance. The Virginia Regional Ballet Academy offers beginning through pre-professional training in all dance forms through a variety of weekly classes and performance opportunities. Professionally trained and experienced teachers qualified to teach classical ballet, character, creative dance, jazz, tap, modern and ballroom dance are available at all levels. Each December Virginia Regional Ballet presents a production of “The Nutcracker” at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall at the College of William & Mary. The academy is at 1228 Richmond Road, in the rear of Williamsburg Shopping Center. Call 229-2553 or www.dancevrb.com.
surrounding areas in which participants improve individual skills, play the various flutes in the flute family, and prepare and present flute choir concerts in the area. To find out more visit www.flutefrenzy.org.
Summer Breeze Free Summer Breeze concerts are held during July and August on Duke of Gloucester Street in Merchants Square. The program is sponsored in cooperation with the City of Williamsburg. In August, Summer Breeze concerts feature the Air Force Heritage of America Band and ensembles. Concerts include patriotic music and other popular classics. Call 565-8889 or visit merchantssquare. org/events for a detailed file photo calendar.
Fifes & Drums Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums appear in more than 700 performances per year. Musicians are drawn from a waiting list of young community applicants. Boys and girls begin their education in military music at age 10 and practice weekly for the next eight years, until they have graduated from high school. Call 565-8409 for more information or visit www.history.org/history/fife&drum/about.cfm
Ewell Concert Series The Music Department of the College of William & Mary presents the Ewell Concert Series, highlighting a diverse roster of prominent performers in an array of local venues. Last season’s performances include Sudbury Guitar Trio, Yin Zheng, Cary Street Ramblers, Gary Louie and more. Concerts are typically free, no tickets required. For additional information, call 221-1073 for more information or visit www. wm.edu/as/music/events/performances/.
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Fifes & Drums of York Town Formed in 1976 by the County of York during the Bicentennial of the American Revolution, it has grown to a membership of almost 60 youngsters. To become a member, boys or girls must be 10-18. There are three levels of ability: Recruit, Junior and Senior. The goal of all members is to reach senior status, to parade and wear the regimental uniforms reminiscent of 18th century musicians who served in the Continental Army. Corps members are taught by professional instructors and are provided the opportunity of attending annual musters of similar corps throughout the United States. Visit www.fifesand-drums.org or call 898-9418.
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relax to the sounds of various musical styles. Members of the Colonial Shag Club provide shag lessons and demonstrations. Call 890-3500 or go to visityorktown.org.
Youth Orchestras The Williamsburg Youth Orchestra’s goal is to help talented and motivated young musicians develop their full potential as orchestra performers by providing them with music education programs and performance opportunities. In addition to its full orchestra, WYO includes a string orchestra, a chamber music program and a summer music festival. For more information, call 645-7808 or visit www.wyomusic.org.
Sinfonicron Light Opera For 50 years, the Sinfonicron Light Opera Company has been delighting audiences, enriching the community and providing a unique experience for William & Mary students. Sinfonicron produces one show every January, and every level of production is student-run. The company is formed by a partnership of four student groups: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Omicron music fraternity, Nu Kappa Epsilon music sorority, and the Theatre Students’ Association. Visit www. sinfonicron.org for more information.
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Pipes & Drums The Williamsburg Pipes & Drums features drummers and pipers playing Highland pipe music. The group is an EUSPBA Grade V competition band that performs all over greater Williamsburg. The goal is to teach and perform Scottish music on Highland bagpipes and drums. The band practices on Wednesday evenings at Berkley Green Clubhouse in James City County. Student lessons are 6:30-7:15 p.m. and band rehearsal is 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.williamsburgpipesanddrums.org.
Shagging in Yorktown The annual series is held at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown and has become popular with locals and visitors. Concerts are scheduled Thursdays, June-July, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and feature a variety of music. You can take a lawn chair or blanket and 64 • TREASURES 2016
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Williamsburg Consort Approximately 100 musicians converge here for several days of playing and performances. The consort is the only adult symphonic band festival in Virginia. It was chartered in 2002. The 2015 Williamsburg Consort Symphonic Band Festival is scheduled for Sept. 20-25. Call Sally Craig at 258-7798 for more information, or visit www.wmbgconsort.org.
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Cantori Choral Ensemble Cantori Choral Ensemble was formed in the fall of 2005 by director Agnes French as a small ensemble of advanced and experienced singers interested in making music of the highest caliber. The group has performed at various venues and events including file photo First Night and An Occasion for the Arts. Their repertoire includes more than 200 works of sacred and secular music for the Christmas season, classical sacred music, spirituals, madrigals, folk songs, and secular choral works. Call 345-6355 or visit www.cantoriwilliamsburg.org.
Colonial Singers of Williamsburg This professional five member a cappella vocal ensemble provides entertainment for groups of all ages with historic information pertaining to each song. Geared for schools, clubs or organizations looking for music with a colonial flair. Visit colonialsingers.com, call 258-3428 or e-mail dchampion1@ cox.net for information or to book group.
Dewey Decibel Concerts The Williamsburg Regional Library presents a series throughout the year featuring local, regional and national musical talent. A full line up of events is scheduled for fall and winter. Call 259-4070 or visit www.wrl.org/programs/concerts for dates.
Virginia Chorale The Virginia Chorale has accumulated more than 800 pieces of repertoire, engaged hundreds of singers, recorded three compact discs, appeared on local and national radio broadcasts, and mentored and inspired thousands of students and audience members. For more information, visit www. vachorale.org or call 627-8375.
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Lyric Opera Virginia Lyric Opera Virginia’s mission is to provide quality entertainment and enrichment for current music lovers and to identify, develop, and engage new audiences for the theatrical, vocal art-forms. During the summer, LOV holds an Opera and Musical Theater camp for kids age 8-18. Call 446-6666 or visit www.lyricoperavirginia.org for information.
Opera in Williamsburg Opera in Williamsburg is dedicated to bringing intimate fully-staged opera with a world-class cast. Funded by ticket sales and the support of members of the community, Opera in Williamsburg is committed to the highest artistic standards and maintains a relationship with the International Vocal Arts Institute. Future productions include “Don Giovanni,” Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 and “La Cenerentola (Cinderella),” April 8 and 10 at the Kimball Theatre. For more information, visit operainwilliamsburg.org
2nd Sundays Williamsburg’s only almost year-round arts and street festival. On the second Sunday of every month from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., March through December, stroll the streets of Colonial Williamsburg and take in unique arts, handcrafts and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere. From face painting and crafts for kids and adults, folk and contemporary artwork, local authors, and live music and performances for all musical palates, there’s something for everyone. Located in Merchants Square. Visit 2ndsundayswilliamsburg.com or call 879-3029 for more information.
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Muscarelle Museum The Muscarelle Museum of Art is on the campus of the College of William and Mary. It is a culturally rich art institution, serving as a dynamic resource for the community, a working laboratory for the college, and a platform for visiting exhibitions and the museum’s own collection, which includes over 5,000 artworks from pre-Columbian to post-modern. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, noon4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Call 221-2700 or file photo visit muscarelle.org
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Bridge. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 1-Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-31. Closed Jan. 1-March 31 except for special events and scheduled tours. Call 8872641 or visit www.watermens.org.
Linda Matney Gallery The Linda Matney Gallery is a fine art Gallery located in Williamsburg, Virginia that showcases contemporary and emerging photographers, painters, sculptors, performance and multi media artists. The gallery is located at 5435 Richmond Road, Suite A. It is open 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m., TuesdaySaturday. Special viewing appointments available. Call 6756627 or visit www.lindamatneygallery.com.
Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center For more than five decades, the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center (formerly This Century Art Gallery) has presented contemporary arts and crafts exhibits by regional and member artists. Located on North Boundary Street, the gallery’s hours are 10:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The center offers a variety of art education and outreach programs for adults and children including classes at its Art Education Center on Westover Avenue. Call the center at 229-4949 or visit the website at visitWCAC.org for more information.
Watermen’s Museum Watermen’s Museum in Yorktown tells the story of Virginia’s watermen who for generations have worked the rivers and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay and harvested Joe Fudge its abundant products. It is located on Water Street under the Coleman 66 • TREASURES 2016
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Gallery at York Hall The Gallery at York Hall is at 301 Main St. in Yorktown and features a variety of themed exhibits. It is the welcome center for visitors and gathering place for residents. The gallery features artwork for show and sell year-round. In addition, limited engagement shows are presented, displaying themed exhibits. Hours April-December are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., TuesdaySaturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours JanuaryMarch may vary, call for winter hours. Visit www.visityorktown.org or call 890-4490. Courtesy of York County Parks, Recreation & Tourism
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DeWitt Wallace & Abby Aldrich Folk Art
Prince George Art & Frame
The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Arts Museum are located in the same building. Enter through the reconstructed Public Hospital on Francis Street, and the two museums display American and British antiques and decorative art from the 17th-19th centuries, as well as colonial and contemporary folk art. Passes are required for admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Visit www. history.org or colonialwilliamsburg.com for more informatio-
Prince George Art & Frame on Jamestown Road is a gallery of local original art, crafts and custom framing. Call 229-7644 for more information or visit www.williamsburgart.com.
Art-cade Gallery The Art-cade Gallery is in Williamsburg Office Park and is a source for nationally recognized artists. Selection includes wall art, bronzes and art books. Art-cade is an exclusive regional dealer for Dr. Seuss and Disney fine art. It also has orgininal works ranging from major illustrations to comic strip artwork. Call 565-7424 or visit www.artcadeonline.com for hours, which vary. Courtesy of Art-cade Gallery
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Art at Alliance The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance hosts an art gallery in the building’s lobby, located on North Boundary Street. Members of the Alliance are encouraged to display their artwork on a rotating basis. The gallery is open during building hours, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 2296511 or www.williamsburgcc.com.
New Town Art Gallery The Gallery is on Main Street in New Town and features the work of local artists. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. Call 229-5140 for more information or visit www.newtownartgallery.com.
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School of Art School of Art in the WindsorMeade Marketplace on Monticello Avenue offers classes for kids, teens and adults. Disciplines ranging from drawing to watercolor. Various times and days are available. Call 206-6101 or visit www.schoolforart.com.
Art around town Works of local and regional artists, photographers and craftsmen are regularly exhibited in the Williamsburg Library Gallery. Visit www.wrl.org. Artfully Yours — All-age classes, an art discovery center and a shop filled with work by local artists and craftsmen. 901 Richmond Road, www.artfullyyoursva.com or 253-6932. Williamsburg Art Gallery — Opens Oct. 1. 440 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Bertram & Williams Books & Fine Art — 1459 Richmond Road. 564-9670 or visit bertbook.com. Quirks of Art — Located on High Street features whimsical American handcrafted items. www.kinksandquirks.com or 645-4366. J. Fenton Gallery, at 110 S. Henry St., features contemporary handcrafts, jewelry and clothing. 221-8200.
The Mole Hole, in New Town, has an eclectic mix of jewelry, décor for the home and other unique items. 220-8609 or www.themoleholeva.com. Paisley — Located in New Town, this boutique offers fun and affordable fashion, gifts and accessories. 229-5624 or paisleygifts.com A Touch of Earth, 6580 Richmond Road, features regional and local pottery, glass, textiles and painting. 565-0425 or www.atouchofearthgallery.com. The Trimble Collection in the Village Shops at Kingsmill features oil paintings, handmade French mats, framing and painting restoration. 220-3456 or trimble-collection.com. Vernon Wooten specializes in Virginia hunt scenes and prints, oils, watercolors, acrylics and sculptures. www.huntprints.com or 253-1953. Walls Alive — Custom framing and artists supplies. Located in New Town, 4624 Casey Blvd. 229-0086 or wallsaliveinc.com.
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Winter Christmas Parade The parade is hosted by the Greater Williamsburg Area Chamber & Tourism Alliance. It features floats, bands and groups, which march up Duke of Gloucester Street to Richmond Road. The parade ends at William and Mary Hall. This year’s event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Call 229-6511 or visit www.williamsburgcc.com for more information.
A tradition that began in 1945 continues with the Yorktown Christmas Tree Lighting. The celebration includes a performance by the Fifes and Drums of Yorktown, festive music at Riverwalk Landing, a procession of lights through the historic village, and the arrival of Santa and Rob Ostermaier Mrs. Claus. This year’s Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4. Call 890.3500 or visit www.williamsburgcc.com for more information.
Kwanzaa Traditionally celebrated Dec. 26-Jan. 1 each year. Kwanzaa is generally observed in community settings provided by homes, churches, temples, community centers, schools and places of work. Local African Americans join with family members in celebrating Kwanzaa beginning Saturday, Dec. 26.
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Grand Illumination Grand Illumination traditionally heralds the beginning of the holiday season. The celebration includes the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums, fireworks and varied entertainment. This year’s Grand Illumination is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6. Call 229-1000 or visit www.history.org for more information.
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First Night Williamsburg will be held Thursday, Dec. 31. The annual event draws thousands who join with friends and family to welcome the New Year. The non-alcoholic event features dozens of performing artists and caps with a splendid fireworks display at midnight at Zable Stadium at the College of William and Mary. More than 350 volunteers assist with the event. Some 20 locations sell admission buttons prior. There are concessions offered at various locations. Fun begins in the afternoon with special activities for kids at Matthew Whaley Elementary. For more information or to volunteer, visit www.firstnightwilliamsburg.org.
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The event benefits Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary. Lights can be purchased in memory or honor of friends or loved ones. Call 984-6000 for more information.
Lighted Boat Parade The Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade is held on the York River. A flotilla of brightly-lit recreational and sailing vessels parade during this unique event held during the holiday season. It is a must-see for boaters and landlubbers alike. This year’s parade is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Boats will pass by the Yorktown waterfront around 8 p.m. for judging. Call 890.4970 to find out more.
Presented by the College of William and Mary with the support of the Reves Center for International Studies and the Roy R. Charles Center the Global Film Festival is a fourday event held annually in February at the historic Kimball Theatre in Colonial Williamsburg. The festival works to bring to Williamsburg the perspective of different world cultures through film. All festival events are open to the public. Visit http://filmfestival.wm.edu/ for more information.
Spring Art on the Square For more than 40 years, area artists and artisans have displayed and sold their works at the annual show sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club. The works of more than 135 artists and craftsmen are exhibited. Visit www.williamsburgjuniors. org for more information.
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Holiday homes The Green Spring Garden Club holds the annual tour of homes decorated for the holidays. This year’s tour is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. Visit http://www.greenspringgardenclub.org.
Christmas Town Christmas Town at Busch Gardens has become very popular during the holiday season. The park is bedecked with millions of lights and is a wonderland for all ages. The schedule is expanded to allow more people to visit. It opens Nov. 27 and runs select days through the end of the year. For more information, including a complete operating schedule, visit www. christmastown.com or call 800 343-7946.
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Exquisite homes and gardens mark Historic Garden Week. The Williamsburg Garden Club has hosted the tour for more than 75 years, and it is attended by hundreds. Next year’s date is Saturday, April 23, 2016. The entire tour will focus on the Merchants Square area. Other properties that will be open are: Custis House, Fife and Drum Inn, W&M Presidents Home and gardens and properties in Colonial Williamsburg. Terry Buntrock is the 2016 tour chairman. Visit www.gcvirginia.org or www.vagardenweek.org.
Kingsmill Championship The Kingsmill Championship featuring LPGA golfers is played at Kingsmill. The 2015 Kingsmill Champion was Minjee Lee. Since its establishment Kingsmill has hosted over 30 professional golf events. Visit www.thekingsmillchampionship. com for more information and next year’s schedule.
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Greek Festival Usually held several times a year at the Williamsburg Hellenic Center on Mooretown Road. The festivals celebrate Greek culture and food. There is entertainment and a chance to sample delicious Greek cuisine. Proceeds benefit St. Demetrios church. Visit http://www.williamsburghelleniccenter. com for more information.
Marine Science Day The Virginia Institute of Marine Science of the College of William & Mary holds an annual open house in May in Gloucester Point. The event offers hands-on learning opportunities and ways to find out how to conserve our area waterways. The date for 2016 is Saturday, May 21. Call 804 684-7000 or visit www.vims.edu.
Cold Stone Creamery, Monticello Avenue - 565-9888 or www.coldstonecreamery.com. Bruster’s, Williamsburg Crossing shopping center 220-8930 or www.brusters.com. Sweet Frog, New Town - 229-1004 or www.facebook.com/ sweetfrogwilliamsburg. Queen Anne Dairy Snack, Merrimac Trail - 229-3051. Dairy Queen, Bypass Road - 229-0324 or www.dairyqueen.com. Rita’s Ices and Custard, Monticello Avenue - 259-7482 or www.ritasice.com. Haagen Dazs, Williamsburg General Store - 564-5800 Sno-to-Go, Richmond Road - 229-0017; Premium Outlets, 229-9900 or www. snotogo.net. Handel’s Ice Cream, Richmond Road, Lightfoot 565-3003 or www.handelsicecream. com. Yogurtini, High Street. 903-4730 or Daily Press file photo www.yogurtini.com Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt - Settlers Market- 585-2740 http://www.menchies.com/
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Shagging on the Riverwalk is Yorktown’s Annual Summer Concert Series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages to enjoy. The event is held every Thursday during June and July. Call 890.3500 or visit http://www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism/Events.aspx for more information.
Summer Ice cream treats Check out your favorite cold treat places on Facebook. Ben & Jerry’s, Premium Outlets, 259-9044 and Riverwalk in Yorktown, 969-1990 or www. benjerry.com. Berry Body Frozen Yogurt, Prince George Street-229-1464. www.berrybody.com. Baskin-Robbins, Merchants Square 229-6385 or www. baskinrobbins.com.
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fun through the seasons Celebrate the Fourth
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The annual panoply of Fourth of July fireworks draws scores of visitors. At Colonial Williamsburg, the Fifes & Drums start the day with a salute to the original 13 colonies. The Declaration of Independence is read from the steps of the Courthouse. At nightfall, there’s a colorful display illuminating the sky over the Governor’s Palace. Historic Yorktown hosts several events, capping with a fireworks display over the York River. Busch Gardens also has fireworks to commemorate the Fourth of July.
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Fall An Occasion The 47th annual An Occasion For The Arts will be held Oct. 3-4. It is attended by thousands who have the chance to peruse fine art pieces or buy one for their collection. Entertainment is offered throughout the day. Local schools compete in the Youth Art Contest, and delicious food is available for purchase. Visit www.aofta.org for more information.
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The Shrimp Feast has been one of the area’s signature event and includes all-you-can-eat shrimp, hot dogs, baked beans, rolls, cole slaw and hushpuppies. Visit www.williamsburgkiwanis.org. This year’s event will be 4-7 p.m., Sept. 12 at the Jamestown 4-H Center. Proceeds will benefit Bacon Street, Erase the Need, and the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center. Adult tickets $27 up to Aug. 31, $30 from Sept. 1-11, $35 at the door. The online ticketing option accepts your PayPal account or a major credit card.
Jewish Film Festival at Kimball Theatre The Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival traditionally begins in November at the Kimball Theatre and continues at various times through the winter months. Visit http://www. colonialwilliamsburg.com for more information.
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Here’s a listing of some organizations geared toward our older adult population: Senior Center of York County. Located at Washington Square shopping center, 5314 George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown. Myriad programs for older adults. Call 890-3444 or visit www.yorkcounty. gov. The Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health seeks to improve the quality of life for older adults. Call 220-4751 or www.riversideonline. com/cealh. Local Authors Project at the Williamsburg Regional Library features books written by local authors, many of whom are retirees. For more information, call the library at 259-4040 or visit www.wrl.org. Alzheimer’s Association serves our community with programs to raise awarenss and funds. Call 800-2723900. www.alz.org/seva. Peninsula Agency on Aging provides programs in file photo
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One Month FREE When you move in before Sept. 30, 2015
• Breakfast and mid-day meal daily in restaurant style service • Housekeeping twice a month • Transportation for errands • Utilities included • Full designer kitchens • Full washers & dryers • Social events, cultural activities & outings • Clubhouse with fitness room • One and two bedroom units • No community buy-in or entrance fees • Excellent pricing starting at $2110
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cooperation with other community agencies, including Williamsburg, James City and York counties. The agency works to assist older Virginians with independent and productive living. The Senior Services Coalition has joined forced with the agency, and serves as its resource center. Call 345-6277, visit www.paainc.org, or visit seniorservicescoalition.com. The Tidewater Intergenerational Orchestra offers musicians of all ages the chance to play together. The group holds regular, free concerts at St. Bede Catholic Church. Call 2293631, and ask for the music office, or e-mail tio@cox.net, or visit www.bedeva.org. Each December, Home Instead Senior Care holds a “wrapping party” to prepare gifts for distribution to some area nursing facilities. Hundreds join in the effort, wrapping hundreds of gifts that give area seniors a happier holiday season. Visit www.homeinstead.com, or call 886-1230 to find out more. The Williamsburg Bird Club has more than 200 members in and around Williamsburg. Meetings are held once a month (except in the summer) in Room 150, Millington Hall at the College of William & Mary. Bird walks are held twice a month at New Quarter Park. There are field trips to different locations throughout the year. Visit www.williamsburgbirdclub.org.
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Williamsburg Botanical Garden at Freedom Park has volunteer gardening opportunities. More than 14 garden sections comprise the garden. Monthly programs on gardening topics are presentfile photo ed January-November. The garden is free and open to the public 7 a.m.-sunset. Visit www. williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org. Foster grandparents, ages 60 and up, can work with children in school, after-school programs, juvenile detention centers, Head Start programs and programs for children with special needs. Call 727-1858 or 727-1452. Club 55 (formerly the Historic Triangle Senior Center) Offers various programs, classes, trips and social events throughout the year. The center is located at the James City County Recreation Center. Visit www.theseniorcenter.org or call 259-4187. Questions about one of our area retirement and assisted living communities? Brookdale Williamsburg, 561-2137, www.brookdale.com; Williamsburg Landing, 565-6505, www. williamsburglanding.com; Patriots Colony, 800 716-9000 or 220-9000, www.riversideonline.com/patriotscolony; WindsorMeade, 757 941-3615, www.windsormeade.org; Verena at the Reserve, 345-2995 or www.verenaatthereserve.com, Spring Arbor, 656-4533, www.springarborliving.com, Heritage Commons, 800 276-3093 or www.heritagecommonssl. com, and Trinity Assisted Living at 585-2464 or trinityassistedliving.net.
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Kids stuff The Williamsburg Library and the James City Library offer kids thousands of titles to choose from. During the summer, there is a popular reading program. Call the Williamsburg Library at 259-4040 or the James City Library at 259-7770, or visit www.wrl.org for more information about kids programs. Red Cross offers a babysitting class to help kids prepare them to care for children and infants. Call 253-0228. www. cvc.redcross.org. Click on class schedule. National Society Children of the American Colonists membership is open to youths birth-21 who are lineal descents from those men and women who were residents of America when it was under foreign government as colonies and who rendered civil or military service in an American colony prior to July 4, 1776. Call 564-3729 for information. Flute Frenzy holds rehearsals Wednesday evenings. Interested flutists can call www.flutefrenzy.org, or call Margaret Carlson, director, 253-0850. Williamsburg Youth Chorale membership open to treble singers, grades 3-12. E-mail aportermusic@verizon.net.
just for kids Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center offers teens a chance to serve as junior volunteers. Call 984-7194 to find out more. Ecumenical Summer Music Camp is held each July for kids who have completed grades 1-7. Kids participate in various music and craft classes. Visit www.williamsburgumc.org, e-mail musiccamp@umc.org, or call 229-1771. Kids interested in the arts can participate in a variety of local programs, including Backstage Productions, 564-8134; Broadway Dance Arts, 259-2253 or www.broadwaydancewilliamsburg.com; Institute for Dance 229-1717 or www.institutefordance.org; Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts, 229-8535 or www.evspa.org and Virginia Regional Ballet, 229-2553 or dancevrb.com. Williamsburg Botanical Garden program features various events aimed at kids throughout the year. Visit www.williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org. Each summer the Virginia Shakespeare Festival offers camps for kids 9-17. It is a great way to learn more about the Bard and have fun. Visit www.wm.edu/as/vsf/camps/ or Call 221-2683.
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just for kids Kids who are interested in performing arts are offered opportunities to perform at area schools. Middle and high school drama departments generally present a musical and play each school year. Consider auditioning, to have fun on or back stage. Smith Memorial Baptist Church in Lightfoot sponsors Upward Sports for all interested boys and girls in 1st-8th grade. All kids get playing time in games. There are awards given. There’s a cheerleading program too! Registration begins in late August. : http://www.smithmemorial.org/#!upwardsregistration/chja or call 565-0476. Like scouting? Contact the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast at 757 547-4405 or www.gsccc.org. Find out about local Boy Scouting at the Colonial Virginia Council of Boy Scouts of America at www.cvcboyscouts.org or 595-3356. The Williamsburg Starz Fastpitch Organization is a nonprofit group dedicated to the development of female athletes, with a mission of teaching them softball and training them for competitive play in high school and beyond. Visit www. williamsburgstarz.com. The Junior Cotillion of Hampton Roads has offered dancing instruction, etiquette, and social graces for young ladies and gentlemen in grades 5-9 for more than 25 years. Call 8683319 or visit www.dancejchr.com. The Williamsburg Youth League features baseball games throughout the season for kids 16 and younger. The goal is to
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provide an opportunity for area youths to play the game. The games are popular events and give people a chance to take in some games for free during the summer. They are free, fun and observers are always welcome to root on their favorite teams. E-mail information@williamsburgbaseball.com or visit www. williamsburgbaseball.com for more information. Williamsburg Players Children’s Season 2015-16 features “Christmas with Santa” at 11 a.m., Saturday Dec. 5; “Follow Me, an adventure with the Tuskegee Airmen” at 11 a.m., Saturday Feb. 6; “Storybook Tales” at 11 a.m., Saturday June 4. Visit www.williamsburgplayers.org or box office at 229-0431. Skate, Rattle & Roll—Fridays at Dare Elementary School Gymnasium, 300 Dare Road. Skate under colored lights to popular music provided by a DJ. General skating, special games and contests are planned. $5 per skater includes skate rental. Roller Blade rental is an extra $3. Call 890-3500 for spring and fall hours. Special summer hours are usually scheduled. Making Waves 4-H Teen Leadership Club (ages 14-19) develops citizenship, leadership, and life skills. The club uses a peer teaching model in which teens teach teens through hands-on interactive leadership activities. Making Waves holds a monthly meeting and participates in additional service learning projects through the year. Meetings are usually held at the James City Recreational Center. Visit http://offices.ext. vt.edu/james-city/programs/4h/
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St. Bede Roman Catholic Church .............................26
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Double Eagle Realty Group ........................................78
Verena at the Reserve.................................................73
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Virginia Living Museum .............................................54
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Williamsburg Eye Care ...............................................47
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Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex .......................53
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Williamsburg Montessori School ...............................31
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Know the signs and Act FAST. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. “By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, and seeking treatment immediately, you greatly reduce your odds for permanent damage, such as paralysis,” says Dr. Shawke Soueidan, board-certified neurologist with Riverside Medical Group. The Stroke Program at Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg has Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission, the nation’s predominant standards setting and accreditation body for health care organizations and programs.
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