Williamsburg Neighbors

School's Out Open Gym
2022-02-21 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
School’s Out Open Gym hosted by Dreams Gymnastics Center,
200 Industrial Blvd building 2, Toano, VA 23168, USA
Mon, February 21, 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Children ages 6 and older
Check our online calendar for upcoming School’s Out Open gym days
Cost: $15/members, $20/non-members
Class make up – call to schedule during open gym!

VIMS After Hours: Bay Scallops
2022-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
The bay scallop, Argopecten irradians, is an iconic shellfish of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts, its classic seashell shape commonly used to represent the sea or coastal living. Despite this reverence as a symbol, bay scallop numbers have been declining along the Atlantic coast since the 1980’s, with the species being defined as functionally extinct from Virginia’s coastal bays since the 1930’s. Bay scallops have been the target of ongoing aquaculture efforts at the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory (ESL) since the 1960’s. Successful seagrass restoration efforts from scientists at VIMS in Virginia coastal bays have inspired a focus on restoring the bay scallop to critical seagrass habitat. Dr. Richard Snyder, Director of the VIMS ESL, will provide a presentation on the basic biology and ecology of the bay scallop, the history of its fishery and aquaculture use, and current work with the species at the ESL. After Hours lectures are designed for an adult audience. Registration required for all After Hours presentations. A Zoom link will be included in confirmation e-mail for optional remote attendance.

Rookie Dads
2022-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | CDR Offices, 210 Packets Court, Williamsburg, VA, 23187, United States
A two-hour workshop for expectant dads. To register, go to cdrfatherhood.com. Click on “services”, then “Rookie Dads”. All our services are free!!

Dr. Seuss Day! - Preschool OPEN GYM
2022-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Dreams Gymnastics Center, 200-2 Industrial Blvd, Toano, VA, 23168, United States
Dr. Seuss Day! – Preschool OPEN GYM at Dreams Gymnastics Center,
200 Industrial Blvd building 2, Toano, VA 23168, USA (map)
Description
Dr. Seuss’s birthday is celebrated on March 2 and it celebrates both the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel and the National Education Association to endorse the importance of reading. Join us on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 for PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM. 10:00-11:00am. Children ages 5 and under. Cost: $10/members, $12/non-members. Limited spaces for Successful, Fun, Clean & Safe time. Class make up – call to schedule during open gym! Dr. Seuss’s birthday is celebrated on March 2 and it celebrates both the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel and the National Education Association to endorse the importance of reading. If Dr. Seuss was alive today in 2022, he would be a whopping 118 years old. Are you ready for Dr. Seuss inspiring workout all week long at @Dreams?

April 2022 Traditional Needlework Classes - Williamsburg School of Needlework - Hand Hemstitching
2022-03-04 10:00 - 2022-03-05 16:00 | VA
Apr 4-5, 2022 Hand Hemstitching
$220 includes all materials
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class – Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making.
Excellent introduction for Beginners
Williamsburg School of Needlework
3204-C Ironbound Road
Williamsburg 23188
Call 757.259.9400 to pre-register
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Excellent introduction for Beginners
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Archaeology and Virginia’s First People: topic at NARFE’s March lunch
2022-03-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Colonial Heritage Club, 6500 Arthur Hills Dr., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Chapter Vice President Will McElfresh, retired Virginia Tech Extension Forester, U.S. Department of Agriculture, will speak at NARFE’s March 8 luncheon.
A past president and long-time member of a Blacksburg, Va., archaeological group, McElfresh has visited numerous Native American archaeological sites across the state. He will discuss how patient field and laboratory work has enabled archaeologists to reconstruct some of the fascinating history and lifeways of the indigenous people of Virginia by uncovering buried clues of their unwritten past.
Tuesday’s luncheon is one of the regular monthly meetings of the Williamsburg Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association that provides fun, fellowship, and timely topics for its members, spouses, and guests.
The luncheon will be held at Colonial Heritage, 6520 Arthur Hills Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188, with a social gathering at 11:00 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m.
The menu includes a choice of entree, roasted vegetable bisque, and chocolate cream pie for dessert. Entree choices are (1) honey garlic chicken breast with roasted potatoes and broccoli or (2) salmon spinach salad with orange glazed salmon, walnuts, red onions, goat cheese and oranges with a chef-made vinaigrette dressing.
Cost of the luncheon is $21 (cash, check or credit card). Make checks payable to Colonial Heritage. Please RSVP with your choice of entree no later than 5 PM Thursday, March 3, to PZKell@Cox.net.
NARFE Chapter 685 members are retired and active federal civilian employees and their spouses who live in the greater Williamsburg area. In the chapter they find the camaraderie they enjoy as well as active participation in local community-support activities.
The chapter meets monthly for lunch, fellowship, and fun. Members discuss ways they can positively contribute to our community through activities such as raising funds for Alzheimer’s research and contributing food for local charitable pantries.
In addition, chapter members enjoy support of the national organization’s resources that help them better understand the complexities of their federal benefits via webinars, educational conferences, and informative publications. These resources help them make informed decisions regarding their federal health, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts for the coming year. The national organization’s powerful advocacy also protects their earned pay and benefits.
Membership in NARFE and the Williamsburg chapter is open to current or former federal civilian employees who are or will be eligible to receive an annuity or survivor annuity from the retirement programs of any agency of the United States government. Spouses and surviving spouses of those eligible also are eligible to join NARFE.
For more information about NARFE, go to www.NARFE.org. To learn more about NARFE’s Chapter 685, contact twkell@aol.com (Tom Kell, 757-220-2093).

24/7 Dads Info Session
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | CDR Offices, 210 Packets Court, Williamsburg, VA, 23187, United States
Come learn about our 12-session workshop celebrating dads! We concentrate on parenting, career goals, and offer incentives for attending!

160th Anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads
2022-03-12 10:00 - 14:00 | The Mariners’ Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA, VA, 23606, United States
Spend an action-packed day with us as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, where the clash between iron and wood changed naval warfare forever!
💣 Fun, interactive activities: “What’s in My Cannon?” a STEM activity with the Education team; challenging scavenger hunts for adults and kids
💭 Meet our Conservation and Education teams: hear more than the epic battle; learn the inspiring stories of Monitor
⚓ Lectures
Presenter: John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center
First Clash between Ironclads: Monitor vs. Virginia • 11 a.m.
Presenter: Will Hoffman, Director of Conservation and Chief Curator
An Overview of the Conservation of USS Monitor • 1 p.m.
✍ Book signing with JVQ at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Homes Fur Hounds Adoption Event
2022-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Pet Supplies Plus, 6493 Centerville rd. Suite 209, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Homes Fur Hounds, Inc will be at the new Pet Supplies Plus in the Lightfoot Marketplace on Centerville rd. (by Harris Teeter) for an adoption event. We will have adoptable dogs, merchandise, giveaways, a hot cocoa bar, and much more. Meet our volunteers, Pet Supplies Plus staff, and stock up on some great deals and sales throughout the store. The event is inside, so come check it out. We are St. Patrick’s day themed…..so bring your green!

David Weber Reading and Book Signing
2022-03-18 11:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Legendary science fiction author David Weber will be at the Williamsburg Library for a reading, question and answer session, and book signing!
David Weber was born in Cleveland a long, long time ago (1952 to be exact), and grew up in rural South Carolina. He was a bookworm from childhood, blessed with a father who collected autographed copies of every E. E. Smith hardcover and introduced him to Jack Williamson at the tender age of 10 and a mother who ran her own ad agency and encouraged him to write. From that start, with a love of history from a very early age and as a practitioner of RPGs before the world had ever heard of something called Dungeons & Dragons, it was inevitable he would fall into evil company and become a writer of science fiction himself. He sold his first novel to Jim Baen, his enabler at Baen Books, in 1989 (Insurrection with Steve White). Since that time, he has perpetrated over 80 solo and collaborative novels and an unconscionable number of anthologies upon an innocent and unsuspecting public. He is perhaps best known for his character Honor Harrington, whom he hopes never to meet in a dark alley, given all the bones she has to pick with him. David currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Sharon, numerous cats and a dog that used to think it was a goat. David’s twin daughters are attending college and David’s son is serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Dewey Decibel Concerts: Higher Ground Big Band
2022-03-18 19:30 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The Higher Ground Big Band is a community outreach group that seeks to uplift and inspire with swing, Latin, and jazz standards as well as modern big band arrangements. The band, directed by Joel Joyner, is composed of 18 professional and amateur instrumentalists, along with vocalist. Free admission.

Williamsburg Farmers Market
2022-03-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Duke of Gloucester Street, 345 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market in our new location on the second block of Duke of Gloucester Street! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music and demonstrations, participate as a family in the Power of Produce (POP) Club, and learn while you shop! Saturdays March 19 through December 17, 8 a.m. – noon. The Market accepts cash, credit cards, SNAP, and W&M Express. See website for music, entertainment, and vendor information. https://williamsburgfarmersmarket.com

FREE MOVIE! Lo Scopone - In Italian with English Subtitles
2022-03-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
An old American millionairess comes to Rome every year with her chaffeur to play a game of cards with a destitute ragman Peppino and his wife Antonia. The rite has repeated itself over the years and each time the lady has won shattering their dream of winning a large sum off her. Once again however the old lady wins. It will be Cleopatra, the couple’s daughter, who will take a terrible revenge on her. Not Rated.

April 2022 Traditional Needlework Classes - Williamsburg School of Needlework - Beginner's Monogramming
2022-03-21 09:00 - 2022-03-22 15:00 | VA
Apr 21-22, 2022
Introduction to Monograms
Beginners Hand Monogramming
9am – 3pm
Tuition: $250
A two Day introduction class to fine hand monogramming techniques.
This class is a perfect opportunity to take your new basics skills to the next level. Our introduction class will teach you the foundations for creating a beautiful hand monogrammed initial.
A beginner’s class in learning the art of fine trousseau hand monogramming. This ribbon monogram is from a Parisian embroidery house – this traditional motif dates back to early – mid 20th century.
Your own personalized hand towel will be provided. You will learn the basic and simplified stitching that will enable you to create your own personalized linens and other items. Please indicate your initial preference. Additional towels can be purchased for you to monogram.
Pre-requisite: Basic Embroidery
Williamsburg School of Needlework
3204-C Ironbound Road
Williamsburg
Call 757.259.9400 to pre-register
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Preschool Storytime at the James City County Library
2022-03-21 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Preschool Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

Baby Storytime at the Williamsburg Library
2022-03-21 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Baby Storytime is a lapsit storytime program from Williamsburg Regional Library especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. It will include the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and strengthens the language connections in the brain.

Mending Monday
2022-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Need to hem a pair of pants, stitch up a rip, shorten sleeves, or correct a set of curtains? Bring that project to the Williamsburg Library Maker Space and use our sewing machines and workspace to get it done. Librarian Rachael will assist with machine use and resources and guide you in your project. Join us for a social way to work through your mending pile.

Spring Art Classes & Workshop
2022-03-29 00:00 | The Torggler @ CNU, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606, United States
Beginning March 29th, spring classes for adults, Spring Break Classes for kids, and a wizarding Wand Workshop!

Teen Book Club
2022-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual on Zoom
This month we’re discussing Delicious in Dungeon, vol. 1, by Ryoko Kui. For teens 13+.
After his sister is devoured by a dragon and all their supplies are lost in a failed dungeon raid, Lyos and his party are determined to save his sister before she gets digested. Completely broke and having to resort to eating monsters as food, they meet a dwarf who introduces them to the world of dungeon meshi, delicious cuisines made from ingredients such as the flesh of giant bats, walking mushrooms, and screaming mandrakes.
Join us virtually to talk about the shared title or simply join to geek out about what you’re reading. Additional copies of the books have been ordered for you to check out on your own. Titles alternate monthly between traditional and graphic novel formats. Please find the meeting link details in the event listing at wrl.org/events.
Please find the virtual meeting details in the event listing at wrl.org/events.

In BeTWEEN the Pages Tween Book Club
2022-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation! This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book.

Virginia529 College Savings
2022-03-29 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
For more than 20 years, Virginia529 has helped millions of families plan and save for future college expenses. Now, its tax-advantaged 529 savings programs can help you save for all future higher education expenses, K-12 tuition at private and religious schools, student loan repayment and more
Please join this information session to learn a variety of ways to achieve your higher education savings goals with Invest529. In just one hour, you’ll learn how to:
Save for tuition and other college costs, such as housing, textbooks and more
Save for private or religious K-12 education
Take advantage of tax-free earnings and the Virginia state tax deduction
Meet your savings goals

Ewell Concert Series and Dewey Decibel Concerts: Rev. Cora Harvey Armstrong and The Harvey Family
2022-03-30 19:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The Ewell Concert Series and Dewey Decibel Concert Series present Rev. Cora Harvey Armstrong and The Harvey Family.
Born in King and Queen County, Virginia, Cora Harvey Armstrong is a singer, songwriter and recording artist who has been playing the piano for more than 60 years. Cora and her sisters and nieces, Clarissa Jackson, Kimberly Young, and Ruth Young, now sing together as “The Harvey Family.” They have performed at many folk festivals and shows across the country as well as ministered in numerous churches near and far. For more information, visit https://events.wm.edu/event/view/music/126902.
Free admission.

April 2020 Classes: Williamsburg School of Needlework - Basic Embroidery
2022-03-31 10:00 - 2022-04-02 16:00 | VA
BASIS EMBROIDERY
A Three Day Class exploring the Basics for fine hand embroidery. The class will focus upon particular foundation stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found in home decor & embellishment for clothing. You will receive two samplers to work from + a bonus motif to practice your new skills. All Materials are included.
Excellent Class for Beginners – Intermediate
Call 757.259.9400 – Pre Registration is required
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VIMS After Hours: Deepwater Horizon
2022-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
Michael Carron (VIMS PhD ‘80), Director of the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI), reviews the results of 10+ years of research funded by the GOMRI in response to the major deep-water oil blowout of 2010. Dr. Carron will present an innovative model for industry-academia research response to significant man-made environmental threats, and discuss challenges and major findings as well as lessons learned in preparation for possible offshore drilling on the East Coast. After Hours lectures are designed for an adult audience. Registration required for all After Hours presentations. A Zoom link will be included in confirmation e-mail for optional remote attendance.

Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild
2022-04-02 09:30 - 12:00 | King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
CPQG promotes appreciation, interest, and learning for all things quilting and sponsors charitable activities. Meetings are usually on the first Saturday morning of each month in Williamsburg from 9:30 to about noon and we invite you to be our guest at your first meeting! In April, we will host a local talent, Martha Berry, who will give a presentation about long-arm quilting. Check www.colonialpiecemakers.com and click on the HOME button to see what else is in store for the month or to apply for membership. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/341871902686716/

Open Art Studio
2022-04-02 11:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Come paint, draw, create, and explore at the Open Art Studio at the James City County Library.

Easter Egg Decorating
2022-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Do you like to decorate eggs, but hate the preparation and mess? Drop in any time from 1-3 p.m. to color your eggs with Williamsburg Regional Library! Children of all ages are invited to paint, dye, and decorate. We will supply the eggs and everything you need to decorate them—you supply the creativity! Limit two eggs per child.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
2022-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Compete in Williamsburg Regional Library’s 1 v. 1 bracketed tournament for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate supremacy! Trophies and prizes will be awarded for first, second, and two runners-up. For ages 13 through adult.
Email teens@wrl.org to register, or sign up at https://challonge.com/WRL_April_2022.

Chess Open Play
2022-04-03 14:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual weekly drop-in chess program from Williamsburg Regional Library. Instructors will not be present every week.

W&M Theatre Presents: "The Chinese Lady"
2022-04-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The Asian Centennial and W&M Theatre proudly present Lloyd Suh’s award-winning play on the life story of Afong Moy, who at 14 years old was brought to the US from Guangdong Province in 1834. Allegedly the first Chinese woman to set foot on US soil, she is put on display for the American public as “The Chinese Lady.” For the next half-century, she performs for curious white people, showing them how she eats, what she wears, and the highlight of the event, she walks with bound feet. As the decades wear on, her celebrated sideshow comes to define and challenge her very sense of identity. Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy’s life, The Chinese Lady is a dark, poetic, yet whimsical portrait of America through the eyes of the exotified reclaiming their agency.
This is a free ticketed event. Tickets can be picked up at the Williamsburg Library, Program Services desk.
