This weekend offers the Williamsburg Dirt Festival at Freedom Park, giving dirt-bikers of all ages and spectators something to do. A new entrepreneur workshop series kicks off Wednesday with the first workshop in the series. Read on for more!
Parks and Recreation Awards
Three awards have been given to James City County for various park attractions in the county.
The Virginia Recreation and Park Society awarded the three awards to the county in the 50,000- to 100,000-person population category.
- Best New Facility — Parks, Playgrounds, Blueways, Greenways or Trails: Powhatan Creek Trail
- Distinguished Private Sector Award: The Williamsburg Botanical Garden in Freedom Park
- Best New Program: Holiday Skating in New Town
In September, James City County hosted the 59th annual VRPS Conference where the awards were presented.
Williamsburg Dirt Festival
The Williamsburg Dirt Festival takes place today and Sunday, giving dirt-bikers of all ages something to do at Freedom Park. There are bike safety workshops, a bike skills course and clinics and a series of mountain bike races. Spectators are welcome, as well.
Full details about the festival are available online. In case of weather events, call the weather hotline for information at 757-259-3232.
New Entrepreneur Workshop Series
James City County has partnered with Thomas Nelson Community College Workforce Development to offer The Triangle Entrepreneur Exchange Workshop Series.
The first workshop in the series will be hosted from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Legacy Hall in New Town. Subsequent workshops will be hosted Oct. 16 and Nov. 20.
On Wednesday, the workshop will feature Zee Worstell of AccelerateHER, who will focus on pricing services and maximizing earning potential in a workshop targeted at established and in-the-works entrepreneurs.
The workshop is free, but registration is required. For information on other events, visit the James City County Economic Development Authority’s website.
Fourth Annual PickleBall Tournament Registration Ongoing
Registration is ongoing for the fourth annual Williamsburg PickleBall Tournament, which will take place Oct. 12.
Registration costs $25 per person, including snacks, drinks and balls. Registration is open to all ages in singles, doubles and mixed doubles for ages 49 and younger, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 plus.
The tournament is scheduled for Oct. 12 at Mid County Park, but Oct. 13 is reserved as a rain date. For registration information, visit James City County Parks and Recreation’s website.
