Williamsburg Neighbors

COLORS Art Show at the Stryker Center
2022-04-24 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join Kathy Hornsby, photographer, and Connie Desaulniers, painter, at their show COLORS at the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA on Sunday, April 24, from noon to 5 PM.
Both artists will be selling and showing their photographs and paintings, as well as their limited edition scarves. 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. See the exhibit weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM until closing day on Saturday, May 28, 2022. 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.

Spring Festival
2022-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Celebrate springtime with the library! A fun-filled, educational festival for all ages. Come meet some adorable animals, listen to live music, do a craft or two, and learn from local organizations about gardening, the importance of pollinators, and more!
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

The Rainbow Puppets: Jack and the Beanstalk
2022-04-24 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The talented puppeteers of Rainbow Puppets return with an all-new production of their very first show. Enjoy this classic fairy tale with engaging songs and puppetry for kids of all ages.

Chess Open Play
2022-04-24 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 at the Williamsburg Library to play and learn in this casual weekly drop-in chess program. Instructors will not be present every week.

Paws to Read with K-9 Connection
2022-04-24 14:30 - 15:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in at the James City County Library to read a story to trained therapy dogs. No registration required.

April 2022 Traditional Needlework Classes - Williamsburg School of Needlework - Traditional French Monograms
2022-04-25 10:00 - 2022-05-28 16:00
Apr 25-28, 2022
Traditional Hand Monograms
French Monogramming
9 am – 3 pm
Tuition: $440
A four day course in mastering the art of the monogram.
Day I: A primary sampler will be furnished with 3 styles of fancy initials found typically in French hand monograms. You will be introduced to the primary stitch techniques used in accomplishing fancy initials and intertwined monograms.
Day II-!V: A more extensive sampler is provided with an array of 19th – 20th century traditional initials found in fancy hand monogramming. These motifs are used typically in creating beautiful linens and accessories.
Basic/Whitework Intermediate to Advanced skills
Williamsburg School of Needlework
3204-C Ironbound Road
Williamsburg
Call 757.259.9400 to pre-register

In BeTWEEN the Pages Tween Book Club
2022-04-26 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.

Novel Ideas: A Contemporary Book Club
2022-04-27 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Novel Ideas explores 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 The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey. Please find the virtual meeting details in the event listing at wrl.org/events.
At 79 years of age, Millicent “Missy” Carmichael has outlived her husband, seen her son and grandchild move halfway around the world, and shattered her relationship with her daughter. Then Bob – a big mutt who crashes into her life – starts opening her up to relationships she never thought she’d experience again.

WRL Computer Class: Beginning Word
2022-04-28 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows.
Seating is limited. Register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2.

Build Your Future with YouthBuild
2022-04-28 16:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Newport News YouthBuild helps eligible young adults ages 18-24 earn their GED, learn Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical trades training to acquire skills to land and keep a great job. Participants in this six-month program earn money, gain academic and vocational experience, and continue to employment or post-secondary education. A representative will present information about the program and field questions.
See more information about this program at https://www.voachesapeake.org/youthbuild

Get to Work with the Youth Workforce Center, New Horizons
2022-04-28 16:30 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The New Horizons Youth Workforce Center offers free services for eligible young adults ages 16-24 on the peninsula. From tutoring to training to paid work experience, the purpose of the In-School and Out-of-School program is to prepare students for post-secondary education or employment! Join representatives from the Youth Workforce Center for an information session about their program offerings.
For more information about these programs click here.

Teen Job Fair
2022-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Local youth employers seeking teens age 16+ for summer and long–term positions will gather to meet interested candidates, share their open positions, and give teens a chance to explore multiple local youth opportunities in one convenient event! All teens welcome to practice their job search skills and to explore local options. We recommend coming dressed to impress. No registration required.

SCORE Workshop: How to Start Your Own Business
2022-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Are you interested in starting a business but concerned about how to begin, where to begin, and whether your idea makes sense? Here’s your chance to get some answers.
After this workshop presented by Bruce Landefeld, you will know…..
how a business plan can help you
your options for a legal structure of the business
the importance of creating a budget
the good news and the bad news about getting financing for your business
how to define your product or service benefits and your target customer
where to look for help and guidance
Free admission – advance registration required. Register at williamsburg.SCORE.org starting April 1st.
For more information, call 757.229.6511 or e-mail info.williamsburg@scorevolunteer.org
This seminar is sponsored by SCORE and presented by local, seasoned professionals from the volunteer staff of Williamsburg SCORE.

JCCWilliamsburg Master Gardener Association Plant Sale
2022-04-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Williamsburg, VA – James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association (JCCWMGA) is hosting a plant sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden (WBG) located within Freedom Park at 5537 Centerville Road. This long-awaited sale runs only on Saturday, April 30, rain or shine. Admission to the WBG and parking in Freedom Park are free. The sale offers a wide selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs. Much of the plant stock has been raised by the Master Gardeners themselves. In addition to plants, visitors can shop the Green Elephant sale for gently used garden tools, books, equipment, and specialty items to perk up their garden decor. Shoppers will enjoy connecting with fellow gardening enthusiasts and getting expert advice from the JCCW Master Gardeners Help Desk team who will be on-site during the sale to answer questions. For more information call our Help Desk at 757-564-2175.

Day of Drones at the James City County Library
2022-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join Williamsburg Regional Library for an open house where you can learn all about drones from local experts. Take one for a test flight, and, weather permitting, watch them put through their paces outdoors. Whether you’re new to drones or own one yourself, there will be something for everyone!

MEN WHO COOK
2022-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
A signature fund raising event of the Kiwanis Club of Colonial Capital

Art Show
2022-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | St Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
To the art community: collectors, connoisseurs, and especially those who subscribe to the school of “I don’t know art but I do know what I like when I see it.”
St Martin’s Episcopal Church will be sponsoring an art show for member artists and their guests. The date is Sunday, May 1 from 11:00-5:00 with a reception and silent auction at closing.
The show invites artists of St Martin’s and their guests. You might just find the painting, photograph, sculpture, pottery, glass, jewelry, collage, assemblage, textile, quilt or something else you just have to have!
Hope to see you there: 1333 Jamestown Road, just left down the hill at the entrance to La Tienda.

Film: "My Asian-American Dream" (2021)
2022-05-01 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
“My Asian-American Dream,” an All Together Production, presents the life stories of three generations of Asian Americans. It was filmed and edited in Williamsburg in 2021 by Truman Ruberti, a Korean-Italian film studies student at W&M.
Three generations of Asian Americans talk about their struggle to fit in.
Satoshi Ito, professor emeritus in Sociology at W&M, describes growing up in California in a Japanese community prior to and during WWII. His family was placed in an internment camp for three years following orders by FDR to confine thousands of Japanese citizens in concentration camps.
Jenny Loveland, the daughter of a Japanese war bride who emigrated to the U.S. after WWII, talks about her mother’s attempt to adapt to American society.
Finally, Hannah Aaronson, a young adoptee from China and recent college graduate, describes what it’s like to be “Asian” in America—a generic label that doesn’t quite apply to people from various Asian cultures who call America home.
This film is presented in partnership with All Together Williamsburg, a community organization bridging racial, ethnic and cultural lines.

Toddler Storytime at the Williamsburg Library
2022-05-03 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Toddler Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

Baby Lapsit Storytime at the James City County Library
2022-05-03 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature 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.

Social Security: Protecing You from Fraud and Abase.
2022-05-03 10:00 | Online, Online
Join Williamsburg Regional Library virtually for this informative presentation with a Social Security public affairs specialist highlighting scam awareness, elder abuse, and identity theft, plus get answers to all of your questions on best methods to avoid Social Security fraud.
Please find the meeting link and details in the event listing at wrl.org.

Art House Cafe Film Series
2022-05-03 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This Williamsburg Regional Library film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film.
May 3: The Mole Agent (2020), 2:00-3:30 p.m.
In this Oscar-nominated documentary, a private investigator in Chile hires an 83-year-old man to go undercover in a retirement home whose caretakers are suspected of elder abuse. Spanish with English subtitles. NR
May 10: Cyrano (2021), 2:00-4:10 p.m.
In 17th-century Italy, Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) helps his friend woo the lovely Roxanne (Haley Bennett) despite the fact that he, too, is deeply in love with her. This musical version of Edmond Rostand’s play was directed by Joe Wright. PG-13
May 17: Writing with Fire (2021), 2:00-3:25 p.m.
India’s only newspaper run exclusively by “lower-caste” women takes its risky investigative reporting from a village newsletter to an online, international audience. This documentary, shortlisted for an Oscar, celebrates courageous women and the power of journalism. In Hindi with English subtitles. NR
May 24: Wife of a Spy (2020), 2:00-4:00 p.m.
In Manchuria on the eve of the Second World War, a Japanese woman discovers that her husband may be working against the interests of Imperial Japan and finds herself torn between loyalty to him or her country. This movie was nominated for several international film awards. In Japanese with English subtitles. NR
May 31: Chasing Coral (2017), 2:00-3:30 p.m.
A team of divers and scientists use time-lapse photography to capture the beauty and diversity of coral reefs even as they are perishing in warming oceans. This gorgeous, elegiac look at a threatened ecosystem, directed by Jeff Orlowski (Chasing Ice), won the Documentary Audience Award at Sundance. NR

WhoDunnits: A Mystery Book Club
2022-05-03 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
This month we will discuss Jade Dragon Mountain by Elsa Hart.
On the mountainous border of China and Tibet in 1708, a detective must learn what a killer already knows: that empires rise and fall on the strength of the stories they tell. Li Du was an imperial librarian. Now he is an exile. Arriving in Dayan, the last Chinese town before the Tibetan border, he is surprised to find it teeming with travelers, soldiers, and merchants. All have come for a spectacle unprecedented in this remote province: an eclipse of the sun commanded by the Emperor himself. When a Jesuit astronomer is found murdered in the home of the local magistrate, blame is hastily placed on Tibetan bandits. But Li Du suspects this was no random killing. Everyone has secrets: the ambitious magistrate, the powerful consort, the bitter servant, the irreproachable secretary, the East India Company merchant, the nervous missionary, and the traveling storyteller who can’t keep his own story straight. Beyond the sloping roofs and festival banners, Li Du can see the mountain pass that will take him out of China forever. He must choose whether to leave, and embrace his exile, or to stay, and investigate a murder that the town of Dayan seems all too willing to forget.
WhoDunnits is a Williamsburg Regional Library discussion group devoted to mysteries that follows a yearlong program of books and movies around a single topic. This year it’s historical mysteries.

Preschool Storytime at the Williamsburg Library
2022-05-04 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.

Toddler Storytime at the James City County Library
2022-05-04 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Trinity Organ Concert
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join Carina Brackin, our Associate Director of Music, for the final concert of the season! The concert will explore the seven sacraments of the Church through many different styles of music. Works will include pieces by Bach, Mulet, Hakim, Smyth and more! The free concert will be held Wednesday, May 4th, from noon to 1 p.m. at Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road in Williamsburg and will be available both in-person in the Nave and online at www.facebook.com/MusicofSaintBede. For more information, call (757) 229-3631, or visit www.bedeva.org/concerts.

Learning @ the Library Enrichment
2022-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Library learners will discover something new from this series of enrichment programs, recommended for elementary and middle school students, as part of WRL’s new Learning @ the Library space. Explore a new topic every first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required; please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to sign up.
May 4: Make a “Steady Hands” wire circuit game (ages 6+)
May 18: Mad Science: Bugs workshop (ages 6–12)

Virtual Reality Meditation
2022-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Strap into one of Williamsburg Regional Library’s virtual reality headsets and prepare for a 45 minute meditation session! Register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2; for ages 13 through adult.

Preschool Storytime at the James City County Library
2022-05-05 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
