The City of Williamsburg will be welcoming artists and supporters of the arts as part of Arts Month, which kicks off this weekend in the Historic Triangle. Also, residents will notice the students are back. The College of William and Mary began moving its students back onto campus last week, and the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market is ready: Students can now use their express cards at the market.
Read on for more information on those items and more regarding the City of Williamsburg.
Express Card Now Used to Buy from Farmer’s Market
Students of the College of William & Mary can now use their express account to buy items from the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market. A new partnership through the market and W&M Auxiliary Services allows students to purchase tokens – worth $5 each – at a tent inside the market. Students can swipe their cards for the tokens and use them at market vendors. Any change from the transaction will be given back in cash from the vendor.
“William & Mary students have actively supported the Market throughout its eleven years, as interns or volunteers — accounting for almost 60% of our volunteer help during the school year,” said Tracy Herner, the market manager. “We’ve valued their time, energy and enthusiasm, and now with theExpress Cards, we’re able to offer an easy and economical way for them to purchase the fresh, local products they help support.”
Information about the W&M Express card is available on the William & Mary website.
Arts Month Begins
Residents in Williamsburg might notice a few extra faces in town over the weekend. Arts Month began this week, with the city’s Art House (Stryker Building) housing exhibits from southern artists Art Rosenbaum, Brian Kelley and Kent Knowles. Art House will remain open throughout the month as a venue for several events, including a fashion show.
But that’s not all that’s included in Arts Month. The month is filled with events throughout the Historic Triangle, all leading up to the 45th annual An Occasion for the Arts on Oct. 5 and 6. For a full schedule of events, click here.
City Signs a Welcome Sight for W&M Students
Williamsburg City Public Works placed welcome-back signs for W&M students in seven places around town. Residents can see the signs placed at Richmond Road delis, Second Street, Route 132, the intersection of Monticello Avenue and Ironbound Road, College Corner and at city limits on Route 132, Second Street, Route 60 and S. Henry Street.
Dogs of DoG Street Photos Being Reviewed
The last day to enter photos for the Dogs of DoG Street contest was Thursday, but the competition isn’t over yet.
On Aug. 22, the city asked residents to post pictures of their dogs enjoying Williamsburg on the city’s Facebook page. The contestant who posts the photo that gets the most likes will win a $50 gift card to DoG Street Pub.
Three other randomly-chosen contestants will receive $25 gift cards to the pub. While no more entries will be accepted, voting (liking) continues through Tuesday.
City Council Retreat
At the City Council Retreat next weekend, council members will discuss – among other things – the proposals to build a new Stryker Center. The building – being used this month as the Art House during arts month – is the center of three proposals being considered by the city. Each proposal being considered is for a newly constructed building on the site of where the Stryker building now stands. At the retreat, council members will discuss whether to move forward with one of the three or scrap the project for now.
City Offices Closed for Labor Day
The City of Williamsburg’s website says that city offices are closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.
