Williamsburg Girl Scouts Participate in Annual Parade
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast Service Unit 140 spread some holiday cheer at the Williamsburg Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Using the parade theme ‘Believe’ for inspiration, the Girl Scouts of Troop 1087 conceived the idea of a ‘Grinch’ float. Troop leaders Kara Neumann, Melissa Reeves and Tracy Sohoni of Williamsburg lead the multi-level troop along adventures and service throughout the year.
Girl Scouts in grades K–12 can start their journey to fun, friendship and new experiences by joining the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year. Girls can join and adults can become a volunteer at gsccc.org or call 800-77SCOUT.
WJCC Schools to Host Walk-In Hiring Event Wednesday
Williamsburg-James City County Schools will host a walk-in hiring event on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the WJCC Schools Central & School Board Office at 117 Ironbound Road.
WJCC Schools said it has immediate openings for a variety of support roles, including cafeteria staff, bus drivers, custodians, and more, and is seeking “caring and collaborative team players with a passion for serving its mission of educating children.”
Apply in advance or on the spot during the hiring event. On-site interviews will be conducted. Qualified candidates could leave the hiring event with conditional job offers and start work shortly, according to WJCC Schools.
James City County Social Services to Close Early Dec. 18 for Staff Development, Reopen Dec. 19
James City County announced the Department of Social Services office will close on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m. for staff development. The office will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 8 a.m.
The county noted the agency drop box located in the parking lot of the James City County Human Services Center at 5249 Olde Towne Road can be used to leave applications and other paperwork.
The county said 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 Dec. 19, it added. Reports on changes and applications are also accepted on the CommonHelp website at commonhelp.virginia.gov.
Virginia Named Business Facilities’ 2024 State of the Year
Gov. Glenn Youngkin today announced Monday that Virginia has been named Business Facilities’ 2024 State of the Year, marking the third time the Commonwealth has received this top honor from the magazine.
Since 2007, the State of the Year award has recognized a state demonstrating leadership and success in its economic development efforts.
“Virginia is a prime location for businesses of all varieties, and this honor from Business Facilities underscores the work we’ve been doing since day one to make Virginia the best place for business investment and job creation,” said Youngkin. “The Commonwealth has experienced record job growth from companies that are drawn by our best-in-class talent, infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. I am thrilled that Virginia has earned this recognition from a leading source for site selection experts.”
Virginia was chosen as the 2024 State of the Year for its business-friendly environment, including legislation and incentives, workforce development programs, and the breadth of companies selecting the state for corporate relocation and expansion projects, according to the Governor’s Office.
According to Business Facilities, Virginia is consistently recognized as having one of the strongest business climates in the United States, due in part to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and pro-business policies.
James City County Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report
James City County announced its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report is now available for viewing online. The report highlights the accomplishments of county departments between July 1, 2023 and June 30 of this year.
Artists Wanted for Yorktown’s Juried Art Show
Applications for the 2025 Art at the River Juried Art Show are due Saturday, Feb. 1, York County announced.
The event will take place on Sunday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown.
Items must be conceived and executed solely by the exhibiting artist, and all work must be for sale during the show with the artist present:
- Painting (watercolors, oils, acrylics, tempera, pastels, etc.)
- Pen & Ink Drawings
- Photography
- Woodwork
- Pottery
- Glass
- Metalwork
- Fabric
- Jewelry
- Fiber
- Basketry
- Graphics
- Mixed Media
Presented by the Art at the River Committee in conjunction with the Yorktown Foundation and York County, this show has welcomed over 145 area artists over the past 11 years.
The application fee is $25. The application and complete information are available at artattheriver.com. To receive an application by mail, please send an email to AATR2013@outlook.com or by mail to:
Art at the River
107 Clearbrooke Landing
Yorktown, VA, 23692
Invitations to participate in the Juried Art Show will be issued on Friday, March 14.
For more information, call Committee Chair Kathy Wahl at 757-288-0761.
