Library springs forward with great schedule for adults

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Powhatan County Public Library has an action-packed Spring program lineup for 2023. PCPL is proud to be partnering with the Powhatan-Goochland County Master Gardener Association to bring you not one, but two workshops this season! The library will also be partnering with The Library of Virginia for a genealogical seminar series!

If that wasn’t enough, the library has its monthly Book Club, and Movie Mondays, too. New this spring, the library will be adding a new Seed Exchange.

Kicking off March will be the start of the new Seed Exchange. Bring a package of seeds, and exchange it for flower bulbs or some fruit, vegetable, or herb seeds. Return some of the seeds produced from the bounty back to the library for the next patron. Instructions will be provided.

Movie Mondays will continue through until the month of May. Come in every second Monday of the month and enjoy a movie and some refreshments. Showtimes are always at 11 a.m.

See the library’s Facebook page for movie selections.

Mark your calendars for The Library of Virginia’s Genealogical seminar with certified genealogist Ashley Craig, part one of a research how-to series offered this spring. It will be held at noon Tuesday, March 14. This is a two-hour workshop that is going to go over the use of resources and databases. The session is not just for folks looking to start out but for experienced researchers as well.

Part two of The Library of Virginia’s Genealogical Seminar Series, Freedom of Information Act, will be held April 25 from 1-2 p.m. Allen Gernhardt will go over what kind of information is accessible, how to request information and an overall introduction of the FOIA.

Master Gardener Christy Jones will be here for the Bokashi Composting workshop. She’ll teach participants how to turn kitchen waste, including meat, into compost in just four weeks!

The workshop will begin March 18 at 10:30 a.m. Registration preferred but not required.

The PCPL monthly Book Club is here! Join participants on March 31 at 10 a.m. The book selection is “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks. See the library’s front desk and Facebook for more information.

Are you interested in taking a more sustainable look at gardening? Master Gardener Pat Lust is teaching participants Saving and Starting Seeds which will go over selecting, collecting, preserving and preparing seeds before planting them. Join us on April 1 at 10:30 a.m. for this informative workshop. Registration preferred but not required.

For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net.

POWHATAN TODAY RACK LOCATIONS

Shell Station

1300 anderson Highway, 23139

Powhatan Library

2270 Mann road, 23139

RHB Insurance

3829 Old buckingham road,

23139

Community Driving School

3229 anderson Highway, 23139

Goodwill

1885 stavemill Crossing Lane, 23139

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Lonesome dove equestrian Center, which is located at 6137 Old buckingham road, provides yearround therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities. Focusing on veterans in Central Virginia, the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for the participants through activities that are positive to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. as of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. From January through March, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. upcoming dates are: Feb. 22; March 7, 14 and 22. From april through september, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. upcoming dates are: april 4, 18 and 26; May 2, 16 and 24; June 6, 20 and 28; July 11, 18 and 26; aug. 1, 15 and 23; sept. 12, 19 and 27. From October through november, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. upcoming dates are: Oct. 3, 17 and 25; nov. 7, 14 and 29. There are no sessions in december. LdeC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome d ove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-356-6327.

Community Matters is a resource for all 55 and forward interested in learning, staying active and engaging with peers. Challenge and socialization are powerful benefits and crucial at any age! Multiple weekly sessions with a wide range of topics and activities are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 anderson Hwy, in the training room of Powhatan Parks and recreation.

Information on various offerings, activities and topics presented can be found on Facebook: Powhatan County reach for active services. Program is free; requires independent participation. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804698-0438 for more information.

Powhatan County Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on saturdays. Meeting rooms are available by reservation; study rooms are available first come, first served. The library offers e-books through Overdrive and materials to borrow in person or by using books to Go. With books to Go, patrons may reserve print materials, dVds, and audiobooks 24/7 online at www.powhatanlibrary or by phone during open hours at 804-598-5670 and can choose to pick up their books inside on the books to Go shelf or outside in the books to Go lockers. books to Go orders are held for three days after notification.

The outdoor library book drop is open 24/7 for returning library items; however, patrons must return mobile hotspots to the circulation desk inside the library. The library accepts donations through the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library bookstore is open during library business hours. Visit www.powhatanlibrary. net or call the library at 804-5985670 for more details, and like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest, up-to-date library news, information and program schedules.

Powhatan County Public Library will hold a weekly stor y Time on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Participants will read stories, sing songs, learn finger plays and more! story Time generally meets in front of the fireplace, and occasionally in our outdoor space. business network International (bnI) Powhatan chapter meets virtually from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Visit Www.bnIVa com for information. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/bnIOnFire or contact executive director dawne Gulla at dawne@bniva.com or 804690-9220 for more information. The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves residents from Powhatan, a melia and Cumberland Counties as well as select Chesterfield areas. ser vices include medical, dental, counseling and women’s healthcare by appointment. eligibility requirements on website www.freeclinicofpowhatan.org/ patients. registration for new patients by appointment Mondays 5-8 p.m. or walk-in Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call (804) 598-5637. The Powhatan Lion’s Club will meet at 6 p .m. at the County s e at re staurant. Contact Mike Jones at 804-794-1440 for more information.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

The PCPs 2023 sTeM expo will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Powhatan High school, 1800 Judes Ferry road. Families can discover the fun of science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities for the whole family. Learn about the numerous sTeM clubs, camps and courses available to students in PCPs

Just Kids, an affordable clothing shop selling gently used children’s clothes, sizes newborn to 8 plus, and warm coats, is open. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and s aturdays. The shop is located in the Memorial baptist Church youth House, 3926 Old buckingham road. Just Kids is a ministry of May Memorial baptist Church. Clothes cost $2 per bag.

The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, saturdays and Tuesdays at 2500 b atterson r oad. Contact the pantry at 804-3729526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.

Graceland baptist Church, 975 d orset r oad, holds a c ommunity meal called at the Table at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Come enjoy a homecooked meal, a brief Jesus story, fellowship, and music. all are welcome. extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative extension ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can’t join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCe webpage and youTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL7_2QuVzrPXdpysV2Hy11CH8KbrluifyO. Contact s tephanie r omelc zyk (sromelcz@vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCe aG Today? Let us know how we are doing! Find our survey here: https:// vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ sV_6fiybb914ayrdn7 Mill Quarter republican Woman’s Club (MQrWC) will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at Italian delight restaurant, 1795 south Creek One, Powhatan. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The organization meets the fourth Thursday of every month unless otherwise advertised in the Community Calendar or MQrWC’s Facebook page. MQWrC is an active group and interested in expanding. Visitors are always welcome. The original Powhatan aa meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village building. The Powhatan r otar y Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County seat restaurant.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Powhatan County Public Library has a book Club. The group will discuss “We are not Like Them” by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza at the Feb. 24 meeting at 10 a.m. The March book will be “Horse” by Geraldine brooks.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

The Powhatan naaCP will sponsor a black History Month program, “Together in unity,” at 3 p.m. on saturday, Feb. 25 at Greenbrier baptist Church, 4731 bell road. The event will feature guest speaker the rev. Terrell Glenn, praise dancers and musical performers. everyone is welcome.

Powhatan County residents are encouraged to “Go Green” with a free recycling event. bring old, discarded tires and appliances for recycling on saturday, Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. Powhatan anti-Litter Council (aLC) has sponsored this service for more than 15 years. note the change in location for the 2023 event, which will be held at Powhatan County’s Fighting Creek Park, 2505 Mann road in the parking lot of the sports complex. Only standard car and small truck tires will be accepted. They must be off the rims and trash removed prior to drop off. not open to commercial businesses. appliance items such as dishwashers, hot water heaters, stoves, air conditioners, refrigerators, washer/dryers, and freezers will be accepted. Freon will be removed free of charge. Mercury switches will also be recycled. County residency and identification may be required. aLC volunteers reserve the right to turn away residents once the trailers are full. For updates or more information, check out the Powhatan anti-Litter Council Facebook page, or email antiLitter@powhatanva.gov.

Powhatan s tate P ark has planned a series of monthly ranger Led Hikes to explore the park throughout 2023. each month, park visitors can join in a hike on a different trail in the park and learn about local history and wildlife. all hikes begin at 10 a.m. registration is required and limited to nine hikers per trip. email Powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov with the subject line “hiking series” including the desired date/hike to reserve your spot. upcoming events are:

Feb. 25: river, Gold dust and Turkey Trail, meet at equestrian Lot;

March 25: Cabin Trail/big Woods Trail, meet at the playground area; april 29: Pine Trail, meet at yates Parking area; May 27: Coyote run

Trail, meet at equestrian Lot; June

24: river, Gold dust and Turkey Trail, meet at equestrian Lot; July

29: Cabin Trail/big Woods Trail, meet at the playground area; aug.

26: Pine Trail, meet at yates Parking area; sept. 30: Coyote run Trail, meet at equestrian Lot; Oct.

28: river, Gold dust and Turkey Trail, meet at equestrian Lot; nov.

25: Cabin Trail/big Woods Trail, meet at the playground area; and dec. 30: Pine Trail, meet at yates Parking area. Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and bring plenty of water. Children are welcome but be aware that some hikes may exceed 4 miles and require navigating uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

Habitat For Humanity — Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors. Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful and generous participation. The Habitat restore at 1922 urbine road will be open every saturday, come november 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located upstairs at the Habitat re store and the office number is 804-594-7009, ext. 2. Call and volunteer. Help us at the restore, perform critical repairs and/or with our upcoming builds. Powhatan aa meets at 8 p.m. every saturday at Manakin episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

The Powhatan County d emocratic Committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Powhatan County Library.

MONDAY, FEB. 27 a Powhatan Hope n arcotics anonymous (na) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 a nderson Highway, Powhatan, room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

The new bridge of reason aa meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old b uckingham road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties. aa meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at st. Luke’s episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

UPCOMING aarP Tax-aide volunteers will be offering free tax return preparation again this year at the Powhatan County Public Library. due to COVId-19 restrictions last year, volunteers were only able to provide drop-off services for most of the season. However, this year, the plan is to return to face-toface appointments. Tax preparation appointments can be made online through a link on the Powhatan Library website. To better manage appointments, volunteers will only be opening a few appointment days at a time. additional appointment times will be added as earlier times are filled. Make an appointment only once you have received all your tax documents. When you come to your appointment, bring the following items: prior year tax return; social security cards for everyone on the tax return and drivers photo Id to confirm your identity; all your tax documents; and copy of a voided check for direct deposit of any tax refund. Free tax return preparation appointments will be in the large conference room of the Powhatan Library between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through Friday, april 14, 2023. Powhatan County Public Library has a wonderful line up of adult programs to get you out of your house on those wintery days. every second and fourth Monday throughout the winter at 11 a.m., the library will hold retro Movie Mondays. Come in and enjoy some popcorn, watch a classic movie and reminisce. Check out the library’s flyers, call us, or visit the Facebook page for movie title information. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net. reading is Grand, a joint program of Powhatan County Public Library and Powhatan County reach for active services, will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 28. This intergenerational reading program partners children ages 5 to 10 with adults aged 55+ to practice reading aloud. registration is required.

Girl scout Troop 3029 is helping the Huguenot Volunteer Fire department achieve a long-held goal of building a memorial to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of sept. 11, 2001 at the station. The Girl scouts are selling 411 bricks inscribed with the name, rank and company of a firefighter, law enforcement officer or paramedic killed during the attacks. a donation of $23 will cover the cost of one inscribed brick in honor of a first responder. To purchase a brick, visit www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/memorial911.

Checks payable to Troop 3029 may also be mailed to Laura baltz at 1510 Holly Hills road, Powhatan, Va 23139. For more information, contact baltz at 804-467-4313 or Ljbal65@aol.com.

“strengthening Families from Within: a Free Family Wellness s eminar for a ges 12+” will be hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints from 10 a.m. to noon on saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1957 Capeway rd, Powhatan. Keynote speaker is rober t Mackay, a psychologist employed with richmond Family services. There will be choices of breakout sessions. a barbecue lunch will be provided at the end of the event. sign up at https://forms. gle/xye7n4XiXr4eLmFr7. Powhatan County Public Library has an action-packed spring

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