April 12, 2024

A publication by Gloucester's Department of Community Engagement and Public Information

Daffodil Festival 2024

Thank you to all who attended!

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A special thank you to the thousands of people who attended the 38th Annual Gloucester Daffodil Festival - April 6th & 7th. There was over 200 specialty and craft vendors, crowning of the 2024 Daffodil Festival Queen (Saturday), delicious food options, an amazing community parade, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family!

For kids and adults, The Daffodil Village stage welcomed back "The Rhythm is Going to Get You" show from Miami with additional shows scheduled each day. Of course, this stage still featured as a main event, The Amazing Mutt Show, and the crowning of Little Miss Daffodil on Sunday.

For full event information, check out www.daffodilfestivalva.org.

We've had questions rolling in about the road work going on at the Guinea Road and Route 17 intersection. Kelly Hannon, VDOT's communications manager for the Fredericksburg District, was kind enough to explain the reasons behind this median shift and what drivers can expect during construction.

VDOT's website: vdot.virginia.gov

Report road issues: my.vdot.virginia.gov or 1-800-367-7623

Check current traffic conditions: 511virginia.org

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. 

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.

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 started a discussion on homeowner's insurance.

GCPS CORNER

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!

LIBRARY NEWS

PR&T NEWS

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.

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!

Other Parks, Recreation and Tourism Activities

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 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a trip to Scope for the Virginia International Tattoo on Sunday, April 21 from Noon to 6:30 pm. We will have lunch at Scope on your own. The fee is $75 and the deadline is April 14.

BEST YEARS TRIP TO THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a trip to the Little Theater of Smithfield to see the Sound of Music on Sunday, May 5 from 12:30-7:00 pm. The fee is $45 and the deadline is April 14.

BINGO

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Bingo for ages 55 and over on Wednesday, April 24 from 10:30 am to Noon at the Stewart Building. Winnings are prizes, no cash. The fee is $10 and the deadline to register is April 17.

FREE FLOW YOGA

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Free Flow Yoga on Tuesdays in May from 5:30-6:45 pm at the Whitcomb Lodge. The fee is $40 for the whole month or $9 per day and the deadline is April 30.

BEST YEARS TRIP TO HENRICUS

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a trip 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.

BEST YEARS TRIP TO THE WIZARD OF OZ

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a trip 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.

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

For more information, to apply, and review full job descriptions, please visit https://www.gloucesterva.gov/347/Job-Opportunities