HISTORIC TRIANGLE — News and notes in brief from in and around the Historic Triangle.
James City County Social Services to Close Early May 7
The James City County Department of Social Services office will close on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m. for staff development and reopen on Wednesday, May 8 at 8 a.m.
The agency drop box located in the parking lot of the James City County Human Services Center, 5249 Olde Towne Road, can be used to leave applications and other paperwork.
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call the Child Abuse hotline 757-259-3201. To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call the Adult Abuse hotline 757-259-3115.
Voicemail messages left on the eligibility line 757-259-3131 will be returned on May 8. Reports on changes and applications are also accepted on the CommonHelp website at commonhelp.virginia.gov.
Chick-fil-A Awards $69,500 in Scholarships in Yorktown
Chick-fil-A Victory Boulevard in Yorktown awarded 29 Team Member scholarships totaling $69,500, it announced.
A cookout celebration was held to honor the recipients on April 15.
Overall, more than 14,000 restaurant Team Members across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico received scholarships, totaling more than $26 million — the highest annual investment in the company’s history of scholarship giving. Chick-fil-A has helped more than 105,000 Team Members through more than $191 million in scholarships since first establishing the program in 1973.
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Gloucester County Main Library Renovations Set to be Completed on Schedule
Renovations to Gloucester County’s Main Library are on track to be completed by May 30, the county said.
library staff members appreciate the patience of patrons as many of the library’s services have been interrupted during the final stages of renovations, the county said, and during the tremaining renovations, public computer access will be limited, as well as access to magazines and to book stacks.
The Point Branch of the library remains open, and the library is available online by visiting gloucesterva.gov/library.
Williamsburg-James City County Schools Hosts Job Fair
WJCC Schools is holding a job fair on Thursday, May 2 from 3-6 p.m. at the Central Office at 117 Ironbound Road in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg-James City County Schools said it is seeking “passionate, caring, and collaborative licensed teaching professionals” and is accepting applications for positions for the 2024-25 school year. Onsite interviews will be conducted, and conditional job offers could be made to qualified candidates. Those switching careers and interested in teaching positions should bring college transcripts for review.
WJCC Schools notes it also offers a new educator onboarding program called Launch, a three-year program designed by teachers for teachers to foster a nurturing environment to help retain and develop new staff members.
Review openings and apply today on the school division’s website.
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office has Moved
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office announced it has moved into its new buildingat 159 Goodwin Neck Road.
The front office is now open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 pm.
A Grand Opening, including a ribbon cutting and tours, will be held on a date to be determined in May.
VPCC: PTK Inducts More Than 30 Members
Virginia Peninsula Community College inducted 31 members into its Phi Theta Kappa honor society Wednesday, April 17.
The guest speaker for the ceremony, which was held at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, was Antonio Dill-Word, the program manager for The Shop, “the premiere support and developmental resource for minority men at Virginia Peninsula Community College.”
VPCC’s Phi Sigma chapter recently was lauded for an outstanding year, earning the following accolades:
- Continued Excellence chapter
- First place Distinguished Honors in Action project
- Second place Distinguished Chapter Officer Team (President Daryn Fahlbusch and Vice President Shane Smith)
- Second place Distinguished Chapter award
- In addition, Smith was named a Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar, which came with a $1,250 scholarship
PTK adviser Adrianna Hardage said the Continued Excellence award was particularly rewarding as the chapter earned the highest award, five stars.
Williamsburg Girl Scout Camp Awarded $45,000 in Funding from The Hampton Roads Community
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast was recently awarded a $45,000 grant from The Hampton Roads Community Foundation to help the Council support and deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in Williamsburg.
The grant program will support a transformation of the Norfolk Lodge located at Camp Skimino in Williamsburg. This funding will also expand capacity for the camp by adding more programmatic opportunities for Girl Scouts. The transformation includes necessary repairs to the lodge’s foundation and flooring, as well as STEM and “maker space” equipment.
Findings show that for Girl Scouts of all ages, doing at least one Girl Scout STEM activity during the troop year ,resulted in higher levels of STEM interest and confidence that carries into adulthood, the organization said. Research also shows that, because of Girl Scouts, 71% of girl members tried an outdoor activity for the first time.
Arts for Learning VA’s Williamsburg Programs
Arts for Learning VA highlighted upcoming programming to be held in Williamsburg:
A Sound Mind: Exploring the Impact of Music on Mental Health
Unleash the transformative power of music and explore its multifaceted influence on the human mind, emotions, and overall mental well-being. Drawing upon research and personal musical insights, A Sound Mind uncovers the various ways music can positively impact mental health, promote self-expression, regulate emotion, and reduce stress. Connecting a series of self-written songs with social-emotional learning competencies, the program offers participants insights and strategies for accessing the therapeutic potential of music.
The program will be held on Thursday, May 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and is for grades 5-12.
Support for this program is secured by Arts for Learning Virginia, with additional support from the Williamsburg Area Art Commission, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts.
Essential African Threads
From “Anansi the Spider” to “Brer Rabbit,” traditional slave tales have hidden meanings that serve to educate and celebrate African American history. Storyteller Dylan Pritchett brings the early days of slavery to life through these tales that are wound tightly with themes of family strength and morals as well as lessons that teach about character and survival.
This program will be held Thursday, June 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and is for grades K-5 and family.
Support for this program is secured by Arts for Learning and is provided in part by the Williamsburg Area Art Commission, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts.
