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FREE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
… for you and your family if you qualify. The Williamsburg James City County Community Action Agency has funds for Weatherization. Our agency serves residents of Williamsburg, James City County, Newport News, York County and Poquoson for this program. For an application, please call Rosalind Dodd at 229-9389 or stop by 312 Waller Mill Road, Suite 405 Williamsburg, VA. INSULATION + WEATHERSTRIPPING + CAULKING = $Money$ saved on energy bills

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ZUMBATHON TO BENEFIT THE R.F. WILKINSON FAMILY YMCA
January 27, 2012
6-9 pm. Join all of your favorite Y instructors for our annual FUNdraising event! Proceeds benefit our Strong Communities Campaign which provides children in greater Williamsburg, financial assistance to participate in programs like after-school child care, swim lessons and day camp. $15 members/$20 non-members (includes shirt). Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA at 229-9622. 301 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

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3RD ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT
January 28, 2012
Time: 3 pm. Presented by members of the Williamsburg Area Music Teachers to benefit
the WIlliamsburg Music Club's Scholarship Fund. Presenters include Cathy Combs-piano, Nadia Ilardi and Marina Hayes - piano& cello duo, Marj Gottschalk-Trone - soprano, Paulette Amory - blues, Tonia Herrin - flute and many more. Donations accepted. 757-220-9489, www.williamsburgmusicclub.org

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FREE TAX PREPARATION
Keep 100% of your tax refund instead of giving part of it to an expensive tax preparer! Your tax refund can be used in many other ways! The Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency will offer free tax preparation services to low-and moderate-income workers until April 19. Families and individuals with an income less than $50,000 may be eligible to claim the earned income tax credit, which can reduce the amount of income taxes owed. If you need additional information, would like to schedule an appointment, or would like to volunteer, please call John Smith at (757)229-3316 or (757)229-9332.

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GETTING TO KNOW US
February 5 and 12, 2012
Are you new to the Williamsburg area? Perhaps you are looking for a location for a family or organization event. Come and take a guided tour of our day use area to see what our park has to offer. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, boating, and access to the York River shoreline are just a short drive from Virginia's Historic Triangle.  The tours begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Visitor's Center.

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SWEETHEART BANQUET
February 10, 2012
6 to 9pm.Early Childhood Music School board and faculty present the second annual Sweetheart Banquet, a candlelit, catered event featuring entertainment by the DOG Street Rhythm Kings and faculty musicians. Groups are welcome. Cost for dinner and entertainment is $28 per person. Childcare is available for $5 per child (including pizza). Proceeds to benefit Early Childhood Music School. Location: Fellowship Hall, Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. For reservations call Donna Herman, 757-291-9082, by February 5.

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FARMER'S MARKET OPEN IN MID-WINTER
February 11, 2012
8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Shop with 25 watermen, bakers and producers of meats, oysters, hydroponically grown vegetables, ethnic foods, cheeses, forced bulbs and Valentine gifts. 757-259-3768, www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com, Williamsburg Farmers Market, 402 W Duke of Gloucester Street in Merchants Square

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CO-OP FEBRUARY FUN-RAISER: HAVE A HEART
February 11, 2012
7 - 10 pm. Williamsburg Community Center, 401 North Boundary St.
Tickets are $35/person or $69/couple. Food, drink, dancing, raffles and auction items.
Proceeds will benefit Williamsburg Parent Cooperative Preschool operations and scholarship fund. Tickets & additional information can be found at http://coopplayandlearn.blogspot.com/p/buy-have-heart-funraiser-tickets.html. If you have any questions, contact Megan Rhyne, meganrhyne@me.com or 757-870-3169. Williamsburg Parent Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit preschool, located in (but not affiliated with) St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

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HERBS IN THE LANDSCAPE TO ADD TEXTURE, INTEREST AND MAGIC
February 14, 2012
1:30 pm - Our Saviour Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Norge. The Colonial Triangle Unit of the Herb Society presents Don Haynie, garden consultant and owner of Buffalo Springs Herb Farm, Raphine, VA, who will speak on the topic Herbs in the Landscape to Add Texture, Interest and Magic. Mr. Haynie will talk about the use of herbs to make the landscape more attractive and stress that herbs can be used in many areas of the garden because they take lots of heat and need less water than many annual and perennial plants. Presentation is free of charge. Contact pattyposy@yahoo.com or (757) 784-7535 for more information.

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PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
February 16, 2012
8 am – 2 pm at 6000 Easter Circle, Greensprings Center, across from Jamestown HS,
Williamsburg, VA 23188. Learn about the great success of classical education. Providence Classical School, Williamsburg's only classical, Christian school, and its fastest growing K-12 private school. Celebrating our 12th year. To learn more: www.PCSvirginia.org

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GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
February 17 – 20, 2012
The Great Backyard Bird Count http://www.birdsource.org/gbbcis a great opportunity for beginning and expert birders across North America to enjoy and record the variety of birds.  This is a self-guided event where participants can take as little or as much time as they wish.  The York River shoreline, Taskinas Creek, and our miles of trails provide excellent birding and other mid-winter adventures. The park is open from 8:  a.m. until dusk.

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CHOCOLATE CHARIOT RACE
February 25, 2012
The annual Chocolate Affair presents the Chocolate Chariot Race. Proceeds benefit local charities. New location this year: Williamsburg Hellenic Center, 4900 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Online ticket sales begin January 9, 2012. General admission $20, Pre-tasting $45. maryk@williamsburgeventrentals.com

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CDR'S 34TH ANNUAL BID 'N BUY AUCTION
March 18, 2012
Lafayette High School, doors open at 11:30 a.m. To donate items for the Silent and Live Auction email auction@cdr.org .

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AFTERNOON OF JAZZ
March 25, 2012
4-8 pm. The Williamsburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host their annual Afternoon of Jazz and Dinner Scholarship fundraiser at the Williamsburg Lodge, 310 South England Street, Williamsburg. Tickets are $55.00 each. Also, the Sorority will celebrate their 30th anniversary of sisterhood, scholarship and public service to the community. To commemorate this milestone, a Souvenir Journal will be unveiled. Interested in attending, purchasing an ad or being a patron for the souvenir journal, and for more information, contact Mrs. Margaret Stockton, 757.258.8727, mlcstockton@aol.com.

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COMMUNITY OF STARS FUNDRAISING BANQUET
April 26, 2012
The Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency and Board of Directors will hold its ninth annual Community of Stars fundraising banquet at Colonial Heritage at 6500 Arthur Hills Dr., Williamsburg, VA. In celebrating its 44th year, the agency will honor several individuals, businesses and organizations that have strengthened and supported CAA by giving their time and resources. Proceeds from the banquet will go toward the agency’s programs and services, to include Head Start pre-school, youth, family and emergency services. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 per person, $90 for two and $450 for a table of ten. To purchase tickets, contact Yvonne Joseph at 229-9332. The evening is semi-formal and includes a silent auction, raffle tickets and cash bar. Silent auction items are welcomed. Community of Stars Honorees includes: Outstanding Organization: Buffalo Boyz and The National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.; Outstanding Supporter: James Icenhour, Jr.; Outstanding Partnerships: James City County Department of Social Services and Child Development Resources; Outstanding Faith Base: Dr. Robert A. Whitehead, Sr. and New Zion Baptist Church; Outstanding Service Providers: Karen Dutro, Network Williamsburg and Dennis Welch, Building Manager and the Historic Triangle Community Services Center Board of Directors
Agency Action Stars: Yvonne Joseph, Executive Assistant and Carol Justis, Head
Start Education and Disabilities Coordinator

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CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDES
April 28 and September 22, 2012
The Five Forks Ruritan has scheduled two (2) Charity Motor Cycles Rides for 2012.
The dates are as follows: Saturday, April 28, 2012 and Saturday, September 22, 2012
Both Rides will start at the Williamsburg - Jamestown Airport, 100 Marclay Rd., Williamsburg, Va.

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RE-OPENING HIKING TRAIL
Memorial Day Weekend, 2012
The staff and volunteers at York River State Park want to keep you posted about an event that we are working hard to make possible. The Taskinas Creek Hiking Trail is scheduled to reopen by Memorial Day Weekend but will likely open to the public in early 2012. The original trail was noted for broad bridges along the creek. It has been re-routed to higher elevations and will still provide overlook views of the estuarine marsh. We believe the trail will offer a fine challenge to hikers and plenty of opportunities to admire wildlife. Contact: John Gresham, Education Support Specialist I, York River State Park, (757)566-3036, john.gresham@dcr.virginia.gov

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