Disney Re-Opening Annoucement ****Pending approval from government officials, the phased reopening plans we submitted calls for Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort hotels to open beginning July 11 for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15. Additionally, Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World andContinue Reading
JCC Parks and Recreation plan on having Summer Camps 2020
Parks & Recreation We’ve (still) Got Camps!James City County plans* to resume Parks & Recreation summer programming on June 29! For specific program and camp offerings and descriptions, dates, cost and all registration information, please visit our website starting June 1 (https://jamescitycountyva.gov/635/Parks-Recreation). Programs will follow social distancing and other safety procedures as outlined by CDC andContinue Reading
Williamsburg Regional Library Offering Touch-less Curbside Service
WRL now offering touch-less hold pickup service This is exciting! Williamsburg Regional Library is launching a touch-less curbside service to get items into your hands while the library buildings remain closed. Place your holds, and when you’re notified that items are ready, call or text the library to make a weekday appointment for pickup. HowContinue Reading
Williamsburg Restaurant Guide – Restaurants Open for Takeout, Delivery & Outdoor Seating – During COVID-19
Williamsburg Restaurant Guide – Restaurants Open for Takeout/Curbside, Delivery and Outdoor Dining – During COVID-19 UPDATE: As we enter Phase 1 some restaurants will offer indoor as well as outdoor seating, we are updating this list daily. Some restaurants remain closed but we still have great options for takeout, curbside pickup and delivery. Many restaurantsContinue Reading
Williamsburg Regional Library’s Book Drops Beginning to Reopen
Calling All Books: Williamsburg Regional Library’s Book Drops Beginning to Reopen Williamsburg Regional Library’s buildings may still be closed, but several of their book drops reopened for business this past week. WRL has extended due dates and asked everyone to hold on to their materials since March 13, the day the library closed. But with almostContinue Reading
Hamilton the Film is coming to Disney+ on July 3rd!
The Hamilton film is coming to Disney+ on July 3! This performance was filmed live on stage with the original cast at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2016. So not only do you get to see Hamilton from the comfort of your own home, you get to see the original cast in a live performance.Continue 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
Open Parks and Trails Williamsburg area During COVID-19 Phase 1
Open Parks and Trails Williamsburg area During COVID-19 For now the State and National Parks are open as are community parks (not playgrounds) but there are limited or no services. All restrooms and water fountains in James City County Parks are closed …so go before you go. Maintain a social distance of at least 6-feetContinue 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
Busch Gardens Update on Passes, Tickets and more!
** Update on FUN CARDS! “Busch Gardens Fun cards will be automatically extended by a period at least as long as the temporary closure in the fall, some blockout dates will apply. No action is required on your part.” Got that straight from the folks at Busch Gardens! Keep reading for info on passes fromContinue Reading
Secret Spots to Visit on William & Mary Campus
OK. Maybe not secret locations… but definitely cool locations on the campus of the College of William & Mary! Note: Please adhere to social distancing if you visit these spots. These are all outdoor locations that you can enjoy walking and get some exercise. Note that there are not public restrooms available as the CollegeContinue Reading
Flags will return to Veterans Park as a fundraiser – replacing Rotary’s cancelled concert series
ROTARY CLUB OF JAMES CITY COUNTY TO HOST ALTERNATIVE FUND RAISER “FLAGS FOR COVID 19 HEROES” AFTER COVID-19 CAUSES CANCELATION OF 11TH ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES. The Rotary Club of James City County, like most other organizations, was faced with a tough decision on how to continue to achieve their mission, doing good in our community,Continue 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
Over 1000 hungry mouths don’t feed themselves at the Virginia Living Museum – learn about how the VLM is carrying on during COVID-19…
Over 1000 hungry mouths don’t feed themselves at the Virginia Living Museum EVERY day! What can we do to support the Virginia Living Museum right now during COVID-19? Especially when they still have over a thousand mouths to feed every day and no daily ticket sales? Well the Emergency Animal Fun is one way andContinue Reading
Lackey Clinic Continues Caring for Patients during COVID-19 as It Celebrates 25 Years
Lackey Clinic Continues Caring for Patients during COVID-19 as It Celebrates 25 Years The Lackey Clinic, a free and charitable healthcare center founded in 1995, remains open and is continuing to serve as the primary care provider for its 1,269 patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the patients have several chronic conditions requiring regularContinue 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
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