Gloucester Library Announces Teen Photo Contest
The Gloucester County Public Library is inviting high school students to enter a teen photography contest focused on forced perspective images. The contest is open to students in ninth through 12th grades, with entries due by May 1. Photos must be emailed to the library with basic contact information and a title. Winners will be […]
Read MoreBoater Education Classes And Seminars Set For March
The Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron will offer a series of boater education classes and free seminars in March at its Kilmarnock classroom. A seven-week sailing course begins March 2, covering sailing fundamentals, safety, and boat handling, while VA Boater Certification classes are scheduled March 14 and 21. Free seminars on boating weather and […]
Read MoreDeltaville Sloop Luna Set For America250 Events
The Colonial Seaport Foundation in Deltaville has announced a full sailing schedule for the Sloop Luna as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, known as America250. The replica colonial trading sloop will serve as a fleet vessel during Sail250 events in Virginia and act as a floating visitor center around the Chesapeake Bay. Stops […]
Read MoreTidewater SWCD Offers Conservation Scholarships
The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District is offering two scholarship opportunities for students pursuing studies in natural resource conservation or environmental fields. Applicants must be residents of Gloucester, Mathews, or Middlesex counties and enrolled full time in an undergraduate program or applying to one. One award includes a $1,000 local scholarship, along with a […]
Read MoreBlack History Program Set At Cooks Corner American Legion
American Legion Post 241 at 76 Urbanna Road in Cooks Corner will host a Black History Month program Sunday, February 15, starting at 3 p.m. The event will feature a guest speaker and special music and is open to the public as the post honors individuals who made a lasting impact. The post’s next regular […]
Read MoreGloucester Museum Launches VA250 Landmark Scavenger Hunt
The Gloucester Museum of History is rolling out a yearlong Landmark Scavenger Hunt tied to Virginia’s 250th anniversary. Families are invited to visit 14 historic sites across the county, earning prizes along the way. Activity sheets are being sent home through Gloucester County Public Schools and are also available online as part of the VA250 […]
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