Next Chapter Book Club
2022-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things.
To find out more, please contact Linda from Williamsburg Regional Library at lniedzwick@wrl.org.

Italian Film Festival: "Il Postino"
2022-04-10 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO) presents Il Postino (1995). When exiled Cuban poet Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret) arrives on a tiny Italian isle, there’s so much new mail that Mario (Massimo Troisi), an unemployed, uneducated layabout, is hired as a postman. His job is simply to deliver Neruda’s daily mail. Mario soon becomes a student of the poet, learning the art of poetry to woo a local barmaid (Maria Grazia Cucinotta) and tell about the struggles of the working-class villagers. A firm friendship develops, and the postman turns into a changed man.

Beanbag Book Club - James City County Library
2022-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learning to read is an exciting time, and we’re here to celebrate it! This Williamsburg Regional Library book club is designed to support the emerging literacy of our youngest elementary-aged kids. Each month we’ll read, play games, and participate in fun activities based on another awesome early reader book. At the end of the program, participants will get a copy of this month’s book to keep.
We offer two sessions, one at 2 p.m. and one at 3 p.m.; each session will last approximately 45 minutes and will consist of the same book, activity, and craft. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to register. For beginning readers ages 5-8.

COLORS Art Show at the Stryker Center
2022-04-11 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Kathy Hornsby, photographer, and Connie Desaulniers, painter, will exhibit their art at their show COLORS at the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA from April 9 to May 28, 2022.
The two longtime friends share their love of color saturation in their art forms. Florals that are abstracted by water and light embody Hornsby’s ethereal “Flower Disarrangement” photographic series. Desaulniers’ fanciful paintings conjure stories designed to spark the viewers’ imaginations. Both artists will sell and show their photographs and paintings. COLORS is presented by the Optimal Service Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. Proceeds from sales will be donated to the Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation “Styker Center Art Fund” to promote public art at the beautiful Stryker Center.

April 2022 Traditional Needlework Classes - Williamsburg School of Needlework - Whitework Embroidery
2022-04-11 08:00 - 2022-04-14 17:00 | VA
Apr 11-14, 2022
Whitework Embroidery
$440 includes all materials
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April 11-14, 2022
Whitework Embroidery
A Four day course in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered trousseau heirloom linens for the home. The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used to embellish fine linens and clothing. We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine fabric for perfect results. This class requires a pre-requisite in Basic Embroidery. For Intermediate – Advanced Stitchers
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Mending Monday
2022-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Need to hem a pair of pants, stitch a rip, or shorten sleeves? Bring that project to the Williamsburg Library Maker Space and use our sewing machines and workspace to get it done. Library staff will assist with sewing resources and machine use for your project. Join us for a social way to work through your mending pile.

Terrorism is Topic at NARFE’s April Lunch
2022-04-12 11:00 - 13:30 | Colonial Heritage Club, 6500 Arthur Hills Dr., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Special Agent Dante Robinson, Virginia State Police, will speak about Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Interdiction (CCI) at the April 12 luncheon of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
The CCI Section of the State Police is responsible for interdicting all threats of criminal activity occurring in the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing assistance to localities in combating crime in drug-prone areas, providing a coordinated response to terrorism incidents, and assisting other law enforcement agencies with the resolution of gang-related crimes and gang-related violence.
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 carrot ginger bisque, a choice of entree, and lemon cream cake. Entree choices are (a) marinated pork with sautéed Brussels sprouts and baby potatoes or (b) blackened flank steak on field greens with grape tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, and croutons.
Cost of the luncheon is $21 (cash, check or credit card). Make checks payable to Colonial Heritage. Please RSVP with your choice of entrée no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, April 7, to PZKell@cox.net.
Tuesday’s luncheon is one of the regular monthly meetings of NARFE’s Williamsburg Chapter. The meetings provide fun, fellowship, and timely topics for NARFE members, spouses, and guests.
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.
In addition, chapter members enjoy the 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).
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Art House Cafe Film Series
2022-04-12 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film.
April 5: No film
April 12: Icarus (2017), 2:00-4:05 p.m.
Director Bryan Fogel’s investigation of doping in amateur sports led to more dangerous ground than he expected when he connected with the head of Russia’s national anti-doping laboratory and “fixer” for the Sochi Olympics. This true-crime thriller won a Special Jury Award at Sundance as well as the 2017 Oscar for Best Documentary. TV-MA
April 19: Licorice Pizza (2021), 2:00-4:15 p.m.
Paul Thomas Anderson wrote and directed this nostalgic teen romance set in California in the early 1970s. An art house favorite, the film stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman with cameos by Bradley Cooper and Sean Penn. R
April 26: No film

Fellowship in a Ring: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group
2022-04-13 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation.
Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested book list, or send a request to join the Facebook group for details.

Windows on the Deep: Exploring the Ocean Floor
2022-04-14 14:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Alien-looking octopuses, captivating coral forests, and ghostly shipwrecks: learn what the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer and its robotic subs are finding as they map the deep-sea floor, the planet’s last unexplored frontier.
Talks @ 2 is a series of discussions about popular culture, history, and travel that meets on select Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Beginning Excel
2022-04-14 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard.
Seating is limited. Please register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2.

Celtic Film Series: "The Brylcreem Boys"
2022-04-14 18:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
G-13 ‧ 1998 ‧ Drama/Romance/War ‧ 1h 46min
Based on actual events, this is the story of honor, courage, and passionate rivalries. In an effort to remain neutral, Ireland made a deal to intern any soldier, German or Allied, captured on Irish soil. During a dogfight, Allied pilot Miles Keogh (Bill Campbell) and German pilot Rudolph von Stegenbek (Angus MacFadyen) shoot each other down and are captured. The camp commandant (Gabriel Byrne) tries to keep the peace between these sworn enemies. But, when both men fall in love with Mattie (Jean Butler) , a fiery Irish beauty, their hatred becomes personal. Now, these soldiers must fight each other on two battlefields — love and war.
The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2021 through May 2022.
The Celtic Film Series is supported by the Cardinal John O’Connor Division of The Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Power in the Panels: A Graphic Novel Book Club
2022-04-14 19:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This month we’re discussing “The Many Deaths of Laila Starr” by Ram V. Humanity who is on the verge of discovering immortality. As a result, the avatar of Death is cast down to Earth to live a mortal life in Mumbai as twenty-something Laila Starr. Struggling with her newfound mortality, Laila has found a way to be placed in the time and place where the creator of immortality will be born. Will Laila take her chance to stop mankind from permanently altering the cycle of life, or will death really become a thing of the past?
This group which meets the second Thursday of every month is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels.

A Scientist Walks Into A Bar: Graduate Student Edition
2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Gloucester Brewing Company
Gloucester Brewing Company will be our host as three VIMS graduate students give 5-minute fast-talks on the important research they are conducting. Talks will take place every 20 minutes. Drop in, interact with the students, and enter to win door prizes and discounts. Students will have posters of their research and be available to talk with you between presentations. Speakers and topics for the evening coming soon!
This event is free, open to the public, and registration is not required.

Bookmobile FunFest: Power Up Paper Airplanes
2022-04-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Abram Frink Jr. Community Center, 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Make your paper airplanes fly longer and farther by fitting your paper airplanes with high–quality paper plane engine designed to provide you with over 30 seconds of flying time. Experience the aerodynamic forces that make flight possible through various wing configurations. Come anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for more science activities and crafts and enjoy free pizza and ice cream at noon!
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Preschool Dance Party
2022-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
What do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic preschool dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join Williamsburg Regional Library for an exciting hour of songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents, it’s a great time for you to share your best moves with your little ones as well.

Easter Sunrise Service on Jamestown Island
2022-04-17 07:00 - 08:00 | Historic Jamestown, 1368 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
All are welcome to attend the 2022 Easter Sunrise Service on Historic Jamestown Island.
Easter is Sunday, April 17, 2022. The service will begin at 7:00am. Arrive early and plan on a ten minute walk from the parking area to the riverfront where the service will be held. Representatives from local churches will participate in the program.
This event is FREE! Tickets/ Reservations are not required.
Please note: the Easter Service is held outside of park hours and bathroom facilities may not be available. It is recommended to wear practical shoes suitable for ground that may be muddy. Bringing lawn chairs and lap blankets is recommended. Wearing masks is encouraged.
For more than 65 years, people have gathered at the foot of the Cross to celebrate Easter, making this one of the longest continually-running sunrise services in the Country. This event is coordinated by community volunteers, in cooperation with Preservation Virginia and the National Park Service.
GPS Address is 1368 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
Follow us on facebook for up to date information: facebook.com/EasterSunriseServiceOnJamestownIsland
For more information, call (757) 346-5318

Chippokes Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Rd, Surry, VA, 23883, United States
Sponsored by the Friends of Chippokes, this event begins at 2 pm on Easter Sunday (4/17) on the mansion grounds of Chippokes State Park in Surry County. Children aged 10 and under are invited to bring their own basket and hunt for over 1,000 eggs that are hidden in 2 sections, 1 for younger children and 1 for older children. There will also be refreshments and family activities. This event is included with the regular park admission fee.

Chippokes Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Rd, Surry, VA, 23883, United States
Children aged 10 and under should bring their own baskets to hunt for over 1,000 eggs hidden on the grounds of the Jones-Stewart Mansion at Chippokes State Park. There will also be refreshments and family activities.

Spring in Bloom Online Auction, Benefit for Heritage Humane Society
2022-04-18 - 2022-04-28 | VA
The second annual Spring in Bloom online auction opens on April 18. Place your bids for a wide variety of gift baskets, gift cards and more! Our themed gift baskets are blooming with surprises for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, National Nurses Week–or any spring occasion. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the Heritage Humane Society.

Turning Pages: A Contemporary Book Club
2022-04-19 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This Williamsburg Regional Library book group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion.
Join us in person or virtually as we discuss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. (Please find online meeting details in the event listing at wrl.org/events)
Agnes, a willful young woman, marries her brothers’ Latin tutor, and moves to Stratford-on-Avon to live with her new family. When her husband runs to London to begin a stage career, she must defend her children from her bullying father-in-law. Strong as she is, even she is tested when their youngest son dies of bubonic plague.

Tween Game Day
2022-04-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Drop in for board games, Minecraft, puzzles, and more especially for tweens, ages 9-12.
Tween Game Day is a Williamsburg Regional Library program.

Real People/Real Stories: A Nonfiction Book Club
2022-04-21 14:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Real People/Real Stories explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts.
Join us this month as we discuss Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe.
This damning investigation chronicles three generations of the Sackler family, whose fortune was built on Valium but whose reputation has been destroyed by OxyContin. Keefe’s meticulously-reported saga landed on multiple “Best of 2021” lists.
“…a page-turner with a villainous family… where every chapter ends with the perfect bombshell.” — Esquire

Computer Class: Intermediate Excel
2022-04-21 15:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learn to input formulas and more skills to get the most out of Excel.
Seating is limited, please register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

WRL Teen Advisory Group
2022-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
WRL’s teen volunteer group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month (6 to 7 pm) at alternating locations to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. For teens 13+. Application and orientation required; click here for more information.
For text reminders about meetings using the Remind app, text @bf6f42g to 81010.
April 7, Stryker Center
April 21, James City County Library
May 5, Williamsburg Library
May 19, James City County Library

Night On The Olde Towne Gala
2022-04-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Colonial Heritage Club, 6500 Arthur Hills Dr., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
A evening of fun and excitement to benefit the patients of Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center. Our Mission: To assure access to quality health and wellness care
to the residents and workforce of the greater Williamsburg community. We are a non-profit whose patients struggle to afford health care and more than 65% are completely uninsured. The money raised from this event will help us continue to provide quality medical & dental services to adults and children who need it most.
The evening includes a cocktail hour, delicious dinner, live music and dancing from the exciting Richmond based band “Dance Candy”, awards and a silent auction.
Tickets are $125 each and tables of 8 for $875. Sponsorships are available and include marketing opportunities for your business.

Dewey Decibel Concerts: Chris Norman & Robin Bullock
2022-04-22 19:30 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Chris Norman (flute and pipes) and Robin Bullock (guitar, cittern, mandolin) have been leading figures in the Celtic and traditional folk music scene since the 1990’s, when their CD Man With the Wooden Flute hit the Billboard charts, and touring worldwide as part of the world music trio Helicon with Ken Kolodner. Their music explores the roots and branches of folk traditions from Canada, the USA, Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and beyond and also includes baroque works from the 17th and 18th century.
Tickets: $5 (Friends of WRL $4).
This pricing is made possible by the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation. Call 757.741.3370 for information about purchasing concert tickets.
FLUTE & GUITAR WORKSHOPS
Chris Norman & Robin Bullock will each lead separate 90 minute workshops on Celtic repertoire and style from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bring an instrument and join us to learn some great tunes and have some fun! Sign up for Guitar and Flute Workshops at https://boxwood.ticketspice.com/boxwood-wrl-workshops. Presented in cooperation with Boxwood Festivals and the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Plants with a Purpose Honor Box Plant Sale
2022-04-23 | Williamsburg Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
The Williamsburg Botanical Garden Honor Box Plant Sale starts on Saturday, April 23rd and runs until May 31 from 7 am until sunset. Find great plants – including Virginia natives – to support pollinators and other wildlife in your yard and garden. Plants are priced as marked. Pay with cash dropped in the lock box attached to the sale rack, or pay for plants online at https://bit.ly/honorpay. If you’ve never been to the Garden, enter Freedom Park at the intersection of Centerville and Longhill. Drive past the garden to the parking lot near the Freedom Park Interpretive Center and walk the paved path back to the Garden’s pedestrian entrance. Enter the Garden and take the path to the left of the info kiosk to find the the Honor Box plant rack in front of the shed. Signup for email updates when new plants are available: https://bit.ly/honorbox.

Williamsburg Community Growers Farm Stand and Volunteer Days
2022-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Williamsburg Community Growers, 4500 Stadium Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Visit our Farm Stand for fresh produce Saturdays 9 – 11 April through October!
Would you like to volunteer on the farm? Join us for volunteer days Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 pm and Saturdays 7:30 – 10 am or 10 – 12 pm. Learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. A portion of our harvest is donated to local charities! The garden is located in the Dominion Energy power corridor between Warhill High School and WISC, off Stadium Road. Sign up at https://www.givepulse.com/group/events/482301 or email info@growwilliamsburg.org. www.growwilliamsburg.org, FB, IG.

GLOUCESTER/MATHEWS HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
2022-04-23 09:30 - 17:30 | Christ Episcopal Church, 320 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, VA, 23109, United States
Tour Info: Nestled along the East River leading to the Mobjack and Chesapeake Bays, Mathews was voted one of the “Coolest Small Towns in America” due to its quaint historic downtown that offers shopping, dining, art galleries and charming B&Bs. Reflecting this maritime heritage, all the homes on tour are situated on the pristine waters of the East River. Visitors will tour four historic properties near each other and downtown including an elegant home surrounded by expansive gardens built by a shellfish tycoon and classic 19th Century sea-captains’ homes.
Advance and Day-of-Tour Tickets: $45 pp. 200 tickets sold online for each of the morning and afternoon tours at VAGardenWeek.org. The tour is expected to sell out. Any remaining tickets available day of tour at headquarters. Tickets not available at homes.
Contact Information:
Pam Driggs, Chairman
(804) 815-4418
Gloucester@vagardenweek.org
https://www.vagardenweek.org/tours/gloucester/
