4th annual FURever Homes 8k, 5k, and Pet Run Saturday, June 10 , 20237 am – 11:00 amJamestown High School, Williamsburg, VA The annual FURever Homes 8k, 5k, and Pet Run supports local homeless pets in need will be held on Saturday, June 10. This event is for runners and walkers of all ages and fitnessContinue Reading
Black History Month Series at the Mariners Museum
Black History Month Series Join The Mariners’ Museum in celebrating Black History Month as it presents a variety of programs recognizing the rich history and culture of Blacks, Africans, and African Americans who helped to shape the world! All virtual programs are free. Pre-registration is required for in person and virtual events. Museum Admission is onlyContinue Reading
Christmas Services at Williamsburg United Methodist Church – All Are Welcome to Attend
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services at Williamsburg United Methodist Church You are welcome to join Williamsburg United Methodist Church for their Christmas services! Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 at 5, 7 & 9 p.m. (7 p.m. livestream only) 5 p.m. Christmas Pageant (kid and guest-friendly) 7 & 9 p.m. Carols, Candlelight & Communion. Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 at 10Continue Reading
Ales through the Ages: Weekend of Beer and History in Colonial Williamsburg
Sign up for either virtual or in-person registration for Ales Through the Ages this November, 11-13, 2022, at Colonial Wiliamsburg! Colonial Williamsburg Ales through the Ages celebrates a weekend of beer and history this fall, . Join Ales through the Ages in-person or virtually with some of the world’s top beer scholars. Join us for an exciting weekend ofContinue Reading
LEGO Contest! Brick by Brick LEGO Shipbuilding Contest Deadline Jan 24, 2022
LEGO Contest! Brick by Brick LEGO Shipbuilding Contest Deadline Jan 24, 2022 2022 Virtual LEGO Event: Submissions due by January 24, 2022 The Hampton Roads Naval Museum will host our second virtual Lego event in early 2022. Details for our free virtual event, along with submission guidelines for our Build and Ship and Design aContinue Reading
Maritime Mondays Children’s Art Exhibition – Submit Artwork by Nov. 1
Calling All Young Aspiring Artists! The Mariners Museum invites children of all ages to share how its family-favorite reading program, Maritime Mondays, inspires them through submitting a piece of artwork. Some pieces will be put on display in the Toys Ahoy! gallery. Complete the official entry form and mail your Mariners’ masterpiece by the November 1,Continue Reading
12th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5K for The Arc is Virtual
12th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5K for The ArcComplete your race/walk anytime between September 1-October 6, 2021 Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the community and for the safety of all participants, the race will be virtual. Choose the 5K or 1 mile fun run. Race at your own pace, on your own time,Continue Reading
High in Plain Sight: addressing community alcohol, drug and concealment trends
The Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition (HTDPC) in collaboration with SpiritWorks Foundation, will be hosting a free virtual and in-person Town Hall Meeting addressing current alcohol, drug and concealment trends within the Greater Williamsburg area. Retired Officer Jermaine Galloway, known as the “Tall Cop”, has more than 21 years’ experience in alcohol and drug education, enforcement andContinue Reading
Drive-in theater and virtual options for W&M Global Film Festival this year
2021 W&M Global Film FestivalMarch 25-28, 2021 The 14th annual W&M Global Film Festival will take place March 25-28, 2021. This year is the first year to offer a drive-in option. This option is a classic and fun take on the festival. A drive-in theater will screen a film nightly at the Palace Farms, hosted by theContinue Reading
Williamsburg Botanical Garden Volunteer Interest Meeting
Volunteer Interest Meeting for the Williamsburg Botanical Garden The Williamsburg Botanical Garden could not exist without dedicated volunteers. Find out what is involved and how to join the crew in the garden or behind the scenes with your organizational skills. This meeting is for both new and returning volunteers. Choose either February 10 or 11th.Continue Reading
Community Conversation with W&M President & Dr. Fauci
February 18, 20213-3:45 p.m. The public is invited to join William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci as they discuss recent developments concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Student Assembly President Anthony “AJ” Joseph will ask questions on behalf of the campus community.Continue Reading
Maritime Mondays is going Virtual – perfect for children 18 months to 8 years!
Maritime Mondays is going virtual! Mondays at 1 pm Hop online for a story time adventure every Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.! Fun for both children and caregivers, enjoy an interactive book reading with Lauren Furey, manager of visitor engagement at The Mariners’ Museum and Park. Designed for children from 18 months to 8 years,Continue Reading
The Show Must Go On(line)! Upcoming Jamestown High School Theatre Performances
Jamestown Theatre students have 4 nights of theatre to share with you in December! We hope you will join us for one or both of our productions because…The Shows Must Go On(line)! December 4 & 5, 2020 at 7PM Streaming Online Admission Admissions is an evening of two one act plays both with a focus onContinue Reading
New Horizons Family Counseling Center at William and Mary — FREE Family Counseling
The New Horizons Center is grant funded, student and faculty run counseling clinic that offers these services free of charge to families in Williamsburg/James City County, Gloucester, Hampton, York County, Newport News, and Poquoson. These services are made possible by New Horizons Educational Regional Center and the Williamsburg Health Foundation. Self-Esteem Therapy Group for TeenContinue Reading
Safe Kids Community Forum – Car Seat Safety & COVID-19 in Children
Safe Kids Community Forum Friday, September 25, 20201:00pm Review the correct process to install a rear-facing child safety seat with Officer Sterling Perry, James City Police Department, a National Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. Correctly used child safety seatsContinue Reading
Family Academy: Tools for Success in the Digital Classroom
Tools for Success in the Digital Classroom Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 6-7pm Middle and High school students will use Canvas, StudentVUE, Office365, and other learning platforms this school year. Join us to learn tips and tricks to help support your child’s remote learning experience and get answers to frequently asked questions. Register, visit wjccschools.org/parentacademyContinue Reading
Hare and Tortoise 5K Run/Walk 2020 is Virtual
12th Annual Hare & Tortoise Race for Ovarian Cancer The Hare & Tortoise Race is scheduled for September 12, 2020. Due to COVID-19 the race will be virtual this year. The run raises money to fund Ovarian Cancer screening and testing programs for under-insured and un-insured women, of all ages, who reside in the greater Williamsburg community. AsContinue Reading
WJCC School Board Meetings and Updates on School Year 2020-2021
Williamsburg-James City County School Board The Williamsburg-James City County School Board generally meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held either in Building F of the James City County Complex or at the Stryker Building in Williamsburg. During COVID, for social distancing purposes, only school board members andContinue Reading