Governor Northam announced plans for most of Virginia to move into Phase Two on Friday, June 5. Richmond and Northern Virginia will remain in Phase One for further monitoring. So what does Phase Two mean for you and your family? Here is a quick break down, for the full report including specific sectors go here. Changes:Continue Reading
Williamsburg Christian Academy First Local School to Unveil Fall 2020 School Opening Plan
May 21, 2020 On February 28, WCA Head of School Johnny Graham issued a directive to his teachers to start preparing for possible remote instruction. When March 12 rolled around, Williamsburg Christian Academy was ready. WCA students continued with their curriculum remotely the following Monday, and with several adjustments and process changes, WCA’s students will allContinue Reading
Postcard Campaign to combat proposed 10 Percent Budget Cut to WJCC Schools
Postcard Campaign to combat proposed 10 Percent Budget Cut to WJCC Schools by the WJCC Board of Supervisors Drive Thru Postcard Pickup is Sunday May 31st at 1 PM at the Williamsburg Players Parking Lot. If you have not heard about the proposed budget cuts to the 2020-2021 WJCC School Budget, see the images belowContinue Reading
Peninsula Food Bank Emergency Food Distribution on May 29
Emergency Food Distribution due to COVID-19 May 29 from 11am to 1pmBusch Gardens, WilliamsburgBavaria Parking Lot across the streetFirst 400 households will be served These drive through style (USDA Emergency Food Assistance) distributions are for those households that are experiencing significant economic loss or food access challenges due to COVID-19. Please remain in your car,Continue Reading
Amazon Essentials in stock – Presto! and Quilted Northern toilet paper
We are constantly checking Amazon for essential items and great deals during the pandemic. Going store to store checking for toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, soap, bleach is not a good idea so we’re here to help. Amazon Brand – Presto! 308-Sheet Mega Roll Toilet Paper, Ultra-Soft, 24 Count $22.25 Quilted Northern Ultra SoftContinue Reading
We are entering Phase One! Here is the breakdown on what it means
We are moving forward with Phase One! Governor Ralph Northam announced the first phase of the “Forward Virginia” plan will begin on Friday, May 15th. So what does this move look like and how will it affect you and your family? We have outlined the changes being made and what remains in place to continueContinue Reading
Memorial Day BBQ Feast – To-Go at Sweet Tea & Barley
Sweet Tea & Barley Memorial Day Curbside Menu The perfect picnic option, Colonial Williamsburg Resorts’ Sweet Tea & Barley restaurant will be offering a Memorial Day feast featuring BBQ Chicken, Country Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Southern Potato Salad, House BBQ Sauce, Soft Rolls, Sweet Potato Loaf and Hummingbird Pound Cake for dessert. $25 plus tax for aContinue Reading
Front Porch Project – Williamsburg VA Edition!
Front Porch Photos – Williamsburg VA Edition! By now I am sure you have heard of the Front Porch Project that has been happening on front porches around the country since early April. This is a fun way to document our stay at home time with a family picture or two on our porches, lawnContinue Reading
Flyover Hampton Roads to salute Healthcare Professionals, Frontline Responders, and Essential Personnel
Tuesday, May 12th, from 6:30PM – 7:00PM F-22 Raptor Demo Team in partnership with Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the 1st Fighter Wing, and the 192nd Wing of the Virginia National Guard, will be performing a flyover of the Hampton Roads/Virginia Peninsula. This flyover will be flown at an altitude of 1000ft and will feature a unique 3-ship Heritage Flight Formation thatContinue Reading
Volunteers needed for sewing Halyard H600 masks for medical offices – here is how to help
Volunteers needed for sewing Halyard H600 masks for Williamsburg area medical offices We talked to Dr. Decker who took the initiative to purchase Halyard H600 fabric so that more masks could be made for medical centers in the area. And now she has enough fabric to make 3,000- 4,000 masks, she needs more volunteers. So,Continue Reading
While COVID-19 Shuts Down Life, Williamsburg Christian Academy Presses on with Remote Learning Plan
While COVID-19 Shuts Down Life, Williamsburg Christian Academy Presses on with Remote Learning Plan In late February, the news of a flu-like virus started making waves in the International news media as an epidemic that would almost certainly find its way to the United States. Williamsburg Christian Academy Head of School Johnny Graham sent aContinue Reading
Wi-Fi on Wheels! WJCC School will provide free internet access via school busses
Williamsburg James City County School is offering a new mobile internet option for students. Wi-Fi on Wheels will go to select locations and neighborhoods starting on Monday, May 4, 2020. The purpose is to provide internet to areas and families without access at home. WJCC staff will be on the school bus as it travelsContinue Reading
Fun things to do at home all from Great Wolf Lodge
We all know Great Wolf Lodge as a wonderful place to stay but right now, when we can’t go on vacation there – they are coming to us. In a not so characteristic fashion they are bringing families things to do at home and they are doing it well. Their sites has all sorts ofContinue Reading
Scams to watch out for during COVID-19 including fake stimulus checks
During this time of health and economic uncertainty, one thing is certain: scams are alive and well. Some are more sophisticated than others so even if you don’t think you would fall prey to them, keep an eye out for your neighbors and let them know of these scams so that no one ends upContinue Reading
The Virginia Living Museum offers a full daily calendar of entertainment virtually during COVID19
The Virginia Living Museum offers a full daily calendar of entertainment virtually While we are all stuck at home during COVID 19 social distancing the Virginia Living Museum has gone onto their social media platforms in force and are still fulfilling their mission of educating our community, while entertaining our kids and opening their eyesContinue Reading
What we can learn from China’s response to the coronavirus from a Canadian living and working in Shanghai during the pandemic
Published April 4, 2020 Our original interview with Jackie Greenizan, a Canadian single working parent in Shanghai, who is living through the COVID-19 pandemic in China with her 10 year old daughter, focused on what it was like with kids being out of school and adults working from home for 9 weeks. We also discussed theContinue Reading
Food Drive for Local Community Agencies on April 18
Food Drive for Community Agencies Williamsburg Community Chapel and COFM are teaming up to host a Food Drive to benefit local community agencies including Salvation Army, St. Olaf Catholic Church, Grove Christian Outreach and Williamsburg House of Mercy. Agencies need food donations now more than ever. The need has increased drastically. One agency shared thatContinue Reading
Local Williamsburg area Quilting Guild making a big difference
Local Williamsburg area Quilting Guild making a big difference If you haven’t heard of the PPE shortage in the United States right now, well…there is a shortage. And that shortage can lead to healthcare workers being exposed to COVID-19. So to remedy this shortage many have pulled out their sewing machines to heed the callContinue Reading