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April 19, 2024
A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information
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This free collection is open to Gloucester County residents only. Commercial quantities, quantities that exceed a reasonable residential household amount, and/or hazardous waste generated by businesses will not be accepted.
This collection allows residents an opportunity to dispose of:
- Automobile hazardous waste - antifreeze, brake and transmission fluids, gasoline (and mixtures thereof), batteries, etc.
- Gardening/Outdoor supplies - pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, etc.
- Household items - small propane canisters and propane tanks for grills, cooking oils, fire extinguishers, toxic household cleaners, drain cleaners, mercury, batteries, electronics, fluorescent/cfl light bulbs, etc.
- Painting supplies - paints, thinners, solvents, epoxies, wood preservatives, etc.
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The 2024 Hurricane Season is set to begin June 1st. With the combination of record-breaking warm waters and a La Nina, this hurricane season is predicted to be very active. There will be 24 named storms, with 11 of those being hurricanes and 6 being Category 3+.
Now is the time to get prepared!
- Make sure you are signed up for the Gloucester County mass notification system, BEE Alert
- Call Emergency Management at 804-693-1390 to register
- You will be notified of any threat to your area, such as natural or man-made disaster
- Make an Emergency Plan
- https://www.ready.gov/plan
- Make an Emergency Kit
- https://www.ready.gov/kit
- Know your Evacuation Zone
- https://www.ready.gov/evacuation
- Review important documents
- What is your insurance policy?
- Do you have copies of your passport, birth certificate, ID, etc.?
- Strengthen your home
- De-clutter drains and gutters
- Help your neighbor!
- Check with neighbors, including senior adults or those who may need additional help, to secure their hurricane plan
- How can you be of assistance to them prior to a hurricane?
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Historic Garden Week in Virginia and Gloucester – Saturday, April 20
For one week in April, The Garden Club of Virginia and its member clubs, present Historic Garden Week which encompasses tours organized and hosted by member clubs statewide. Visitors will tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens, and historic sites across Virginia, enjoying our beautiful state at the peak of spring. In addition, more than 1,000 world-class floral arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members will enhance tour properties. Proceeds fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens and provide graduate-level research fellowships.
The Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews will have two separate Historic Garden Week tours this year. The tour on Saturday, April 20, features three private waterfront homes, each designed for entertaining and decorated with collected paintings, sculptures, and objets d’art from the owners’ travels. In addition, each property has beautifully cultivated gardens… AND this tour includes The Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. This is a must-see tour for the lover of water views, beautiful interiors, and gardens.
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Gardens at Goshen tour on Sunday, April 21 is a garden-lovers delight. This is a special opportunity to tour this private 40-acre garden with commanding views of the head of the Ware River. The gardens range from full sun to full shade and formal to informal. A limited number of tickets are available for this tour and are only available online by clicking the button above. | |
Join VIMS for Marine Science Day 2024!
VIMS is thrilled to be hosting its 22nd annual #MarineScienceDay open house event on Saturday, June 1, 2024. For one day a year only, nearly every corner of the campus is open to the public to speak to our scientists and students while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the important research and advisory services VIMS provides to the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond!
Located in Gloucester Point, this fun-filled family-friendly event features exhibits, children's activities, seining in the York River, tours, seafood cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and more.
This event is completely free, open to the public, and takes place rain or shine! All exhibits and timed activities are included with entry. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site throughout the event.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension Lesson of the Week
Over the next few weeks, the Virginia Cooperative Extension will revisit its multi-part series on risk management and the basics of different insurance plans. This week, they will continue a discussion on homeowner's insurance.
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Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming school year will kick off on April 15th!
Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on an exciting journey into education with GCPS. Whether it's your child's first step into formal schooling or a continuation of their learning adventure, GCPS is here to make it memorable and enriching.
If you're not sure which school your child will attend,
visit findmyschool.us for assistance.
On April 15th click on the Student Registration button on the
GCPS homepage or click here to begin the process.
We can't wait to welcome your little one to our
GCPS kindergarten family!
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Trained coaches are indispensable for guiding players and fostering skill development in volleyball clinics. We are recruiting volunteer coaches for the upcoming clinic starting this June. Through personalized guidance and constructive feedback, coaches empower players to reach their full potential while instilling values of discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. Their mentorship transforms the court into a dynamic learning environment where athletes thrive and grow, both as players and individuals.
There will be a coaches training session on Tuesday June 4th at 5:30pm to go over set up, basic drills, and how the league will work.
For more details on being a coach please email prt@gloucesterva.info.
There are still spots available for 9-11Y & 12-14Y age groups, but space is limited. If you would like to register for this clinic, please do so by clicking the button below.
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Racers are getting ready! Thank you to all that have signed up & reserved your spot already for the 1st ever Beaverdam Triathlon!
This 3-part race will consist of running 2.5 miles on the hiking trail, biking 6.1 miles on the multi-use trail, and then hitting the lake for a 1.9 mile paddle to the finish line!
To save your spot on the starting line please visit the link below!
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Other Parks, Recreation and Tourism Activities
BEAVERDAM THURSDAY THOUGHTS
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring talks in the amphitheater at Beaverdam Park on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The May talk, May 9th from 6:30-7:30 pm, is about Bees and Pollinators. Gloucester is an official Bee City, join us to find out more about our local efforts to help protect Bees and Pollinators. The program is free but registration is required, deadline May 2.
KAYAKING 101
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Kayaking 101, for ages 16 and older, learn the basics of kayaking on Sunday, May 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Beaverdam Park. Kayaks, pfd and paddle included. Deadline April 27.
KIDS CRAFT MARKET
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Kids Craft Market on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm in the Court Circle. Youth ages 18 and under rent a booth to sell their crafts/art. The fee for each 10x10 space is $25 and the deadline to register is May 1. If space is still available after May 1, there will be a $10 late fee.
BEST YEARS TRIP TO THE WIZARD OF OZ
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring to Riverside Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday, June 12 from 9:30 am -6:45 pm to see the Wizard of Oz. Lunch is included. The fee is $130 and the deadline is April 30.
HOMESCHOOL PARK ADVENTURES
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Homeschool Park Adventures for local homeschool families on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month at Beaverdam Park from 10:00 am to noon. Meet on May 8. The fee is $10 per child and the deadline to register is May 1.
BEST YEARS TRIP HENRICUS
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring to Henricus on Wednesday, May 15 from 8:45 am -3:30 pm. We will tour Henricus and stop on the way home for lunch, on your own. The fee is $45 and the deadline is May 8.
WALK WITH EASE
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 29 Through June 17, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Stewart Building. Sessions include an informational element, stretching, walking, stretching. Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather. The fee is $55, which includes the WWE Book and the deadline to register is April 22.
THE FULL HIKE
Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring The Full Hike on Saturday, April 20 at 9:00 am. Join us at Beaverdam Parks Main Entrance, at 9:00 am we will shuttle you to the Fary’s Mill Road Park Entrance where you will hike the trail back to the Main Entrance. The hike is approximately 9 miles. The registration fee is $5 and the deadline is April 18.
For more information on these and other activities call PRT at 804-693-2355, email prt@gloucesterva.info or stop by our office 6382 Main Street. For online registration visit https://gloucesterva.info/civicrec
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For more information, to apply, and review full job descriptions, please visit https://www.gloucesterva.gov/347/Job-Opportunities | |
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
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