GCSO, Fire-Rescue hosting food drive

Contributed Report

The Goochland County Sheriff’s Office and Goochland Fire-Rescue will be joining forces for the Stock the Shelves Food Drive 2023. The organizations will be collecting non-perishable food items from now until Feb. 15, with donation boxes located at the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office (2938 River Rd. West) and all six

Goochland Fire-Rescue stations. A “Pack the Cruiser” event will also be held this Saturday, and on Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Courthouse Commons and Broad View shopping centers, and non-perishable food items will be accepted during those events as well.

Both efforts will benefit the GoochlandCares Food Pantry.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

Goochland baptist Church will be hosting a Community Table Craft night event, during which participants will make Valentines for the Chelsea Healthcare Center. dinner begins at 6 p.m. and activities start at 6:30. Goochland baptist Church is located at 2454 Manakin rd. in Manakin-sabot. For more information, call (804) 749-3522.

yoga will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 4 — 5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. Participants are asked to bring a mat to take part in the session, which will promote strength, flexibility and balance. The class will be led by certified instructor, Kathleen Tsengas. Call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

The Goochland branch Library will host a program entitled “black rebellion in early america” from 7- 8 p.m. for those ages 18 and up.

Participants will enjoy a presentation provided by the John Marshall House. This talk features Gabriel’s Conspiracy, the German Coast uprising, and nat Turner’s rebellion. refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

The Goochland County Library will be hosting Cupcake Wars for kids ages 13-17 from 6 – 7 p.m. do you enjoy cupcakes and expressing your creativity? Visit the library for a friendly and exhilarating cupcake decorating competition. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9750255.

Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

Family stor ytime will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Goochland branch Library for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10

The rotary Club of Goochland will hear from Chief eddie Ferguson Jr. of Goochland Fire-rescue. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and is held at The residence Inn short Pump at the notch, 1800 Wilkes ridge Circle. Family storytime will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 10:30-11 a.m. Families will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more! Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract road for more information.

Friday book Group will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 11 a.m. – noon for those ages 18 and up. Join the library to discuss the monthly book choice. Call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

MONDAY, FEB. 13

The Goochland branch Library will host Goochland bridge Club from 3-5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. The Goochland bridge Club is for those who want to learn how to play or those with a basic knowledge of the game. each week there will be instruction and play time. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 a workshop entitled “avoiding the Pitfalls of Medicare” will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 6- 7 p.m. Take part in this workshop to learn how to simplify the decision making process with br yan Gay of boomer Insurance. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract road for more information. yoga will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 4 — 5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. Participants are asked to bring a mat to take part in the session, which will promote strength, flexibility, and balance. The class will be led by certified instructor Kathleen Tsengas. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information. an action Figure art Class will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. for those ages 10-18. Participants will meet local artist Curtis brown and learn techniques to draw their own superhero action figure. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9986055. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

Goochland baptist Church will be hosting a Community Table service project event focused on giving back to Goochland elementary school. dinner begins at 6 p.m. and activities start at 6:30. Goochland baptist Church is located at 2454 Manakin rd. in Manakin-sabot. For more information, call (804) 749-3522.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

Family stor ytime will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Goochland branch Library for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

read 2 rover will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. for those in grades K-2. read 2 rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, the library’s therapy dogs. space is limited. Call the rockville branch at (804) 749-3146 for more information or to register for this rewarding program!

FRIDAY, FEB. 17

The rotary Club of Goochland will hear from Mike Caudill, Goochland Commonwealth’s attorney. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and is held at The residence Inn short Pump at the notch, 1800 Wilkes ridge Circle.

Toddler and Preschool storytime will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 10-10:30 a.m. for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

Family storytime will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 10:30-11 a.m. Families will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more! Family storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Call (804) 7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract r oad for more information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Crafternoon: needle Felting will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 1 – 2 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. no skills are needed and all supplies will be provided. registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9748764. refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

MONDAY,

FEB. 20

The Goochland branch Library will host Goochland bridge Club from 3-5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. The Goochland bridge Club is for those who want to learn how to play or those with a basic knowledge of the game. each week there will be instruction and play time. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21 a program entitled “Virginia is bear Country!” will be held at the Cochrane rockville branch Library from 7-8 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. If you live in Virginia, you live in bear country. Have you been visited by one of these fascinating creatures? Learn about our Virginia bears, some of their natural history, why and when you might see one and how to protect your property from their antics. This workshop will be presented by the Virginia department of Wildlife resources and the riverine Chapter of Virginia Master naturalists. Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract road for more information.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Goochland baptist Church will be hosting a Community Table bInGO night. dinner begins at 6 p.m. and activities start at 6:30. Goochland baptist Church is located at 2454 Manakin rd. in Manakin-sabot. For more information, call (804) 749-3522. yoga will be held at the Goochland branch Library from 4 — 5 p.m. for those ages 18 and up. Participants are asked to bring a mat to take part in the session, which will promote strength, flexibility and balance. The class will be led by certified instructor Kathleen Tsengas. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 r iver r oad W est for more information.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Family stor ytime will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Goochland branch Library for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 river road West for more information.

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