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City of Poquoson Office of Community Recreation Recreation Programs & City Information Facility Rentals & Reservations Enjoy Messick Point-Rent a slip for your boat. Winter/Spring 2020 The City of Poquoson Office of Community Odd Road Community Center Recreation manages slip rentals at Messick Point. This building, located at 49 Odd Road, is available Slips are available to rent for a fee to rent by Poquoson residents and for use by of $100 per month for Poquoson civic groups. pleasure boats and $60 Capacity is 60 people. per month for workboats. Reservations are made by Electric service and calling 868-3580. water service to slips Rental rate is $40 per hour. are now available. No alcohol is permitted All slip renters are required to have proper at the facility. insurance on all vessels. To lease a boat slip at Messick Point please contact Boat Ramps and Blueways the Office of Community Recreation at 868-3580. Poquoson, home to over 87 miles of shoreline, has locations around the City to put your small craft or Picnic Shelter Rentals & Reservations kayak into the water. The City of Poquoson Office of Community Water Access: Recreation allows residents to reserve the Free public boat picnic shelter at Municipal Park. The shelter is ramps are available at reserved on a first come, both Rens Road and first serve basis. To Messick Point. Both reserve the shelter please accommodate large boats and have pump-out facilities call 868-3580. Please nearby. Public small craft access and entry points are note that no water or also available for paddlers throughout the City: electrical service is Thomas Jefferson Rollins Nature Area available. (Amory’s Wharf) Rens Road Aquatic Interpretative Center at Messick Point Cedar Road Landing This facility that Messick Point overlooks Back River Hunts Neck Road Landing can be reserved for free Visit www.fishswimplay.com for a complete list of by Poquoson residents Poquoson water access, trails and more. for small events & programs. Information about reservations and procedures is available at the Office of Community Recreation at 868-3580.

Special Events at Parks, City Property, Runs, Races, Parades & More! These unique and fun activities make our City even Cover: Large Photo: Natalie Reinhardt is in the Easter Spirit at more of a great place to live. If you are planning the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Face paint design courtesty of Ms. Vivian Bryan of the Painted Face. Photos 1: Pink Frame; Soccer these activities and plan to utilize city property, players at South Lawson Photo 2: Purple Frame; Thanks to the please contact the Office of Community Recreation Poquoson Women’s Club, City of Poquoson Economic at 868-3580 for an event application. Advance Development Office, Community Recreation, Poquoson Public planning is key to creating a successful event. Schools and Price Electric a new Firth Field Scoreboard was Don’t delay in starting the application process. installed in August 2019. It’s a beauty- Go Islanders!

2 Poquoson Office Of Table of Contents Winter/Spring 2020 Community Recreation & Community Center Rentals & Shelter Economic Development Reservations 2 Location: 830 Poquoson Avenue Community Events 4 Poquoson,Virginia Easter Egg Hunt 4 Office Hours Monday thru Friday Fairies & Friends Day 5 8:30am-4:30pm Earth Day Events 5 Clean the Bay 6 Directory Community Group Meeting 6 General Program Information 868-3580 Sports/Athletic Programs 7 Weather Cancellation Hotline 868-3584 Spring Soccer Field & Picnic Shelter Field Hockey Youth Volleyball League Reservations 868-3580 Clinics & More Registration Information 868-3580 Lifeguard Training 10 Community Center Reservations 868-3580 Economic Development 868-5314 Classes - Youth and Adult 10-14 Poquoson Seafood Festival 868-3588 Babysitting, CPR Training, Parks Maintenance 868-3590 Gun Safety, Boater Safety, Parks and Recreation Fax 868-3585 Art Classes & More Healthy Living Classes 13 Email: [email protected] Get Active! 14 Directions to the Community Recreation Office: Tai Chi (830 Poquoson Avenue) From Victory Blvd.: Follow Victory Active Adults- Senior Programs Blvd. to the light at Wythe Creek. Cross over Wythe Creek Day Trips 15 at the light. The road becomes Little Florida Road. Follow Diner’s Club 15 Little Florida Road to Cedar Road. Turn Left on Cedar Registration Information and Form 17-18 Road, follow to Municipal Drive. Turn left on Municipal Around the City Drive and follow past the swimming pool and near the Home Based Business Information 19 baseball field. Poquoson Public Library Information 20 Virginia Cooperative Extension Information 24 2020 Census Information 25 Foodbank Distribution 26 In 1999, HRSD and the public utilities departments of Thanks to our Sponsors 26 Hampton Roads joined forces through the Hampton DMV Comes to Poquoson 27 Roads Planning District Commission to establish H2O Restaurant Week in Poquoson 28 (Help to Others) to help those in need. The program is made possible by a partnership with The Salvation To promote community events for Army. Civic, Community Groups, and Churches, H2O allows you to make tax-deductible donations to on City Channels help local families who cannot afford their water bill due to crises beyond their control. 47 (Cox) & 26 (Verizon), please email information to Utilities Assistance? As a resident of Poquoson if you [email protected] are in need of water or sewer bill fee assistance the Share H2O fund helps families with one time Special Needs: The City of Poquoson is committed to making assistance. For more information visit reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation please https://shareh20.com/get-assistance/ allow a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice of need. All for more information. accommodation requests must be made in writing to the Department. To begin the process call 868-3580. 3 Emmaus Baptist Church & The City of Poquoson Office of Community Recreation invite you to the

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020

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4 Fairies & Friends Day at the Poquoson Museum Learning Garden 968 Poquoson Avenue Saturday, May 16, 2020 10am-1pm Legend has it that fairies were a blessing to the crops for an abundant growing season. Let’s fill the garden with the fairies and help our garden grow! The friends of the garden include the pollinators, too. Learn about their importance to the garden as we explore a variety of crafts and garden fun. Enjoy magical garden activities, face-painting, fairy fun with wand making & crafts, and fairy learning activities in partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension York-Poquoson Master Gardeners, the City of Poquoson Community Recreation Office, & Poquoson Public Library. All activities free! Children & their families ages 10 & under. Wear your wings & costumes. Free.

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day in Poquoson City wide events will include environmental activities in our parks, & at Poquoson Public Library including educational & entertainment for kids & families. More information to come for events on April 22 throughout the City as the date nears.

Earth Day Youth Poster Contest- Call for Entries hosted by Office of Community Recreation To enter, design your poster to fit your style & express your thoughts, ideas, or feelings about our planet, the environment, conservation, or anything else Earth Day makes you feel passionate about in your community. Once your design is complete drop off your poster to The Poquoson Library or Poquoson Community Recreation. Litter Clean Up Kits are available for Entries due April 20th or before. Winners announced at the Earth check-out at Poquoson Public Library. Day Art Show at the Poquoson Library. All entries must be at least 11” x 17” Call to reserve your kit so you can and have students name, age and grade. Prizes will be awarded. Categories celebrate Earth Day with your family or will be grades grouped K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 8-12th. For more information: 868-3580. organization and Keep Poquoson Beautiful. Info: 868-3060. 5

Clean the Bay Day Volunteers are needed Saturday, June 6, 2020 as part of the Chesapeake Bay Statewide Clean the Bay Day. We need your help at Messick Point to preserve our City’s coastline. Time: 9:00am. Location: Messick Point, near the boat ramps. Bring boots, gloves, and bug spray as we’ll have lots to do to help protect and beautify our waterfront area. Your help is appreciated. To serve as a volunteer call Mel Insley at 868-3580.

11th Annual Poquoson Community Group Meeting Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6pm Odd Road Community Center (49 Odd Road) Who’s Invited? Poquoson Civic, Community, and Church Groups should plan to send 1 representative to the gathering. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Feb. 20, 2020. Share your community events, learn about opportunities for volunteer projects, network with community leaders, city staff and officials.

The 2020 Summer Camps & Program Guide will arrive in mid-March. Join a Board- We’re Looking for Volunteers! Do you enjoy serving your community? Do you like to share knowledge from your career & life experiences? Volunteers are needed to serve on boards and commissions in the City. Interested volunteers should complete a Board Bank Application available online at https://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/152/Boards-Commissions and return it to the City Manager’s Office at 500 City Hall Avenue. Eligible applicants must be registered to vote in Poquoson and hold U.S. Citizenship. These boards include: Architectural Review, Programs for kids this summer include Equalization, Adjustments & Appeals, Zoning Appeals, Colonial American Red Cross Swimming Lessons at Behaviorial Health; Economic Development Authority, Library Poquoson Pool, Summer Sports Camps, Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, School Special Interest Camps, Science, Art, Board, Social Services, Wetlands, and more. Experiential Camps, Sailing Camps & more.

6 Spring Youth Soccer League The recreation youth soccer league is now accepting registrations for the 2020 spring season. All teams are co-ed. Youngest Players: Those able to participate in the U7 age division must currently be attending Kindergarten. Those in Pre-K are not eligible to play. Coaches are usually parent volunteers. Cost to play is $65.00. Registration is due February 21, 2020 Additional $10.00 for non-residents. $5 sibling discount after first registered player. Registration is taken on a first come, first serve basis thru the deadline of February 21, 2020. Program #100S The league will be divided as follows: Division Ages End Date U7 ages 5 and 6 not yet age 7 by May 31, 2020 U9 ages 7 and 8 not yet age 9 by May 31, 2020 U11 ages 9 and 10 not yet age 11 by May 31, 2020 U13 ages 11 and 12 not yet age 13 by May 31, 2020 U16 ages 13, 14, 15 not yet age 16 by May 31, 2020

All registrations are numbered as they are received. Program must have adequate volunteer support to coach teams. No special requests are accepted for team placements or carpools. There is no guarantee of game time or practice nights for players. If an insufficient number of children register or coaches cannot be secured for any age group, the fees will be refunded. Older age groups typically play games with surrounding military bases & recreational programs, both in Poquoson and other nearby locations.

If you would like to move a child up into an older age group this must be noted on the form at the time of registration and a special request form to do so must be completed. Children may only move up into an age division if they are at the eldest of their current age group. All registrations received after February 21 will be charged a $15 late fee and placed on a waiting list. There is no guarantee for placement on a team after the deadline or from the waiting list. To be placed on the waiting list a completed registration form and a check or credit card number must be provided. Register Early! Program #100S Note: After March 1, 2020 any request for a refund will not be honored. Late registrations after this time will be added on a case by case basis only.

Kickstart Soccer Youth Soccer Coach Training Must be age 4 by April 1, 2020 Have you ever wanted to coach a youth team, but felt Kickstart is a program designed for the beginner soccer that you needed more knowlege, or more specifics for player. This is the basic introduction to the game of various age groups? Join the volunteer coaches soccer. It is not a soccer league, but a 5 week instruction training for soccer and you will gain skills for practice & play/skill period for 45 minutes each week. planning, team skills and drills, teaching rules of the Cost: $55 per child. No sibling discount; additional $10 game and more. This training will be held 2 evenings, for non-residents. March 2 and 3 at 6:30pm. Lots of participation and Registration is on a first come, first served basis. hands-on activities will be part of the instruction. Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6 and May 13, 2020 Instructor: Bill MacArthur 5:30-6:15pm South Lawson Park Contact Mel Insley at Community Recreation to be Instructor: Heather Deaver, Primary School Physical included on the list for the 2020 Spring Training Education Teacher. Cost includes beginner ball & program. Info: 868-3580. t-shirt. Program #102 Contact: [email protected] Location: South Lawson Park Program is Free. Program #101 Deadline: April 2. 7 Youth Volleyball Skills & Pixie Stix Field Hockey Serving Clinic Field Hockey for beginners! Ages 5-7 Girls. Ages 9 and Up (Must be age 9 by April 1, 2020) 5:00-5:45pm Dates: April 19, 26 and May 3, 10 4:00-5:30pm Sundays, March 8, 15, & 22 This program is designed to teach introductory field Poquoson Middle School Gym. hockey skills for young players. Learn proper Cost is $40 residents/$50 non-residents. techniques for stick maneuvers, teamwork, strategies Instructor: Tim Hatok, Varsity Volleyball Coach of the game and while having fun playing field hockey. Deadline to register is March 3 or until full. Note: Must be 5 by the start of the (whichever comes first) Program: #110 program. Registration for each new PIXIE player includes a correctly sized stick, a ball and a shirt. Youth Volleyball League Returning players will receive a ball and shirt only. Ages 9-13 (Must be age 9 by April 1, 2020) Instructor: Darcey Chiappazzi, Varsity Field Hockey Learn the fundamentals of the game of volleyball, Coach. Cost: $60 per player while enjoying basic game play experience. All Returning Pixie Players Cost: $40 practices in Poquoson. Minimum of 24 players must All players must play with a mouth guard & shin register to run league & instruction. guards each session. Parents provide this equipment. Players who have played JV are not eligible Additional non-resident fee of $10 per player. to participate in recreation league. No sibling discount. Location: Turf Field behind PMS Specific practice and game times will be announced Player minimum to hold program is 12. based on gym availability. Season runs from after Deadline: April 10. Program: #106 Spring Break to approximately June 10. Volunteer coaches needed. Cost: $65 residents/$75 Spring Field Hockey non-residents. Registration Deadline is March 27th. Play and Skills Clinic $15 late fee applies after registration deadline. Sundays April April 19, 26 and May 3, 10 NOTE: non-resident registration will only be Grades 2-8 skill stations and accepted from March 24-27 due to space limitations. play will be grouped according to skill Program: #112 Times: 5-7pm each Sunday. Cost: Poquoson Residents: $50/$60 non-residents. Youth Baseball Hitters Clinic Deadline: April 10. Instructors: Darcey Grades 4th-7th Chiappazzi, Poquoson High School Varsity Head Coach and Ellie Staples, PHS JV Coach; Participants will work on hitting technique and skills. Clinic Location: Turf Field– behind PMS This is a great way to get back in the swing of things Program: #115 for the upcoming spring baseball season. Bring a glove and any batting equipment. Indoor tennis shoes Baseball Skills & Hitting Clinic required. Sunday, February 23 2:30-4:00pm Cost: $20 residents/$30 non-residents. Grades 8th-12th At Poquoson High School Gym, limited This pre-season baseball skills clinic will run Sundays. to 25 Kids Deadline to register: Feb. 19 Times will be set based on player skill, and grade Staff: PHS Baseball Coaching Staff between 3-6pm each afternoon. Program: #126 Cost: $50 residents/$60 non-residents Sundays February 2, 16, & 23 Each day between 3-6pm for 1.5 hours each day Deadline: January 28. Once registration is closed Thank You toLarry King Law’s times will be assigned via email Langley Speedway to players by the coaching staff. for continued support Instructor: PHS Baseball Staff during weather events for our City. Program: #128 8 Seeking a Student Member! Women’s Kickball League The City of Poquoson Parks and Recreation Advisory Get your kicks and participate in the Board is seeking a student representative. This posi- women’s kickball league. tion is open to a current rising sophomore or junior Season runs mid May thru early July 2020. for service during the 2020-2021 school year, Sept- All team packets, league June. Applications are due May 1, 2020 and available information, and 2020 rules will be available at the City of Poquoson Office of Community Recre- March 27, 2020 at the Community Recreation Office ation.Applicants should have participated in at least or emailed to interested captains. one Community Recreation activity in the past. This Team Fee is $400.00 group meets monthly and advises on matters that Team fee and team registration will be affect recreational policies, facilities, programs accepted from May 1 thru May 8 at the and planning. This student representative Community Recreation Office. No team registration position is a great opportunity for students to learn will be accepted after the deadline. about community recreation and park planning. Details for captain’s meeting and other league information will be distributed with the March 27 Adult Co-ed Volleyball League League Information Packet. Program: #118 Co-Ed Volleyball League now forming to play on Mondays at Poquoson Middle School starting in Men’s Open Gym Basketball March. Enjoy a pick up game or two on Saturday mornings Captain’s Meeting Monday, March 9 6:30pm at at the Poquoson Elementary School from 9-11am. Poquoson Middle School. Open to adult residents. $2.00 per player. Pay at the Rules and Info Packet available at Parks & Recreation time of attendance. No pre-registration required. Starting February 1, 2020. Please no children. The league will host open play and organizational night on Monday, March 9. All are invited to open play. Women’s Volleyball League Time: 6:30-8:30pm at Poquoson Middle School. Team Women’s volleyball league is now forming to play on Registration Fee $235.00; Covers 10 games. League is Wednesdays at Poquoson Middle School starting in 6 vs 6. Must have 4 teams to hold a league. When March. The league will host open play and recruiting your teams for this league remember males organizational night on Tuesday, March 3 cannot exceed number of females on the floor at All are invited to open play March 3. anytime. All team registration fees and paperwork must Time: 6:30-8:30pm at Poquoson Middle School be received at Parks and Recreation by March 13. Team Registration Fee $235.00 Program: #116 All team registration fees and paperwork must be Each team should have 6-8 players. Teams typically received at Parks and Recreation or at the gym by play two games a night on Mondays or Thursdays thru March 3 Program: #117 mid-May. The first night of play will be March 23. Each team should have 6-8 players. Teams typically Come to open play to join a team. play two games a night on Wednesdays, and Mondays thru mid-May. The first night of play will be March 11. Come to open play to join a team.

Poquoson Municipal Pool 2020 Summer Season Passes Join the Swim Team this Summer Information and registration meeting Go on Sale March 16 Tuesday, April 28 6:30pm Municipal Building 830 Poquoson Avenue

9 American Red Cross Babysitting Homemade Easter Training Course Eggs and Fillings with The Williamsburg Chocolatier Open to ages 11-15. Ages 8 to Adult Must be 11 by the In this class students will learn how start of class. to make fillings for Easter Eggs, roll them out and Date: Saturday, shape them, and get ready for dipping into chocolate. In March 21 addition we will decorate our eggs using royal icing and Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Municipal Building flower decorations. Make smaller eggs (approximately If you are planning to babysit, take this class to give 1/4 pound each) using vanilla and chocolate butter- you the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and cream fillings, and work with candy molds. Participants responsibly care for children and infants. This training will need to tie back long hair, bring an apron or small will help participants learn about basic child care and hand towel, water bottle and a large, airtight container basic first aid, while developing their own babysitting to take home their creations. Deadline: March 25 business. Participants should bring a lunch. Course Please note any food allergies with registration. does not include CPR and First Aid as this is a Cost: $30 residents/$40 non-residents. separate certification. Date: Sunday, March 29 Time: 2-5pm at Cost: $50 residents/$60 non-residents the Municipal Building Program: #109 Deadline to register: March 16. Program: #120 Join the Team in 2020! TRAINING AT POQUOSON POOL Register now for American Do you enjoy working in your community? Red Cross Lifeguard Do you like to help others? Training Course. Be a part of the staff at the Poquoson Must by age 15 by May 17, 2020 to be trained. Municipal Pool this summer. Swim pre-test will be required Sunday, May 17 6pm.

Dates of class will be May 18-May 22 2:30pm-8pm each day. Participants must attend all classes. Cost: $180.00 residents $200.00 non-residents Deadline to register is May 10 at Poquoson Community Recreation Office. Class minimum of 8. Program: #119 Limit of 10. Class fee includes all materials and instructions. Course will involve both pool instruction and classroom instruction. Physical Swim Requirements: During the swim pre-test each participant will be Now accepting applications for Summer 2020 Lifeguard Staff. required to swim 300 yards continuously using Must be 16 years of age & American Red Cross front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both; Lifeguard Certified. tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; and retrieve a 10 pound brick within a time limit as Applications available at Municipal Building at directed with American Red Cross standards. Parks & Recreation Office- 830 Poquoson Ave. Info: 868-3580 10 Earth Day Kick Off Party Kids Sculpture Class Ages 4-8 Ages 9-13 Rock the planet with this fun and educational program Through the processes of experimenting and working with preschool specialist, Ms. Joann Rogers. with clay, fabric, wood, and paper, students will learn Saturday, April 18 11am-2:00pm Kids will make their fundamental sculpting techniques, and make projects one of a kind Earth Day T-shirt, and a terrerium to take using their understanding of three-dimensional art home complete with plants and filtering media. Take a making. Class Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, May 11 scavenger hunt and more. Pack a lunch for a picnic Time: 4:30-6pm Location: Municipal Building outing. Instructor: Joann Rogers Instructor: Holly Horton Cost: $45 residents/$55 non-residents Program: #103 Cost: $62 residents/$72 non-residents Deadline April 3. Location: Municipal Building Deadline: April 14 Program: #125 Easy Breakfast Breads for Kids Tea for Two Muffins & Monkey Bread Kids ages 8-13 Kick off spring and just in time Come cook with Corrine Daly for Mother’s Day with this Tea from Southernly Sweet and make Party for you and your special easy breakfast breads. little one. Grandmothers, Learn how to read a recipe, basic mothers, aunts or even your best VIP is invited to mixing and measuring techniques, join the tea party with your special little girl or guy as well as baking principles for a perfect ages 4-8. Enjoy a small craft, tea etiquette, and the product. Saturday, February 29 10am-noon. fun of attending a real tea party. Dress for a party, and Limited to 10 kids. Cost: $30 residents/$40 wear your hat as well. Light snacks and tea provided. non-residents. Location: Municipal Sunday, May 2 2:00-3:30pm Instructor: Joann Rogers Participants should bring an apron, a set of measuring Cost: $30 for two (adult and 1st child); $13 for each cups and spoons to help with the class Building additional child. Non-residents $40. Program: #121 Deadline April 24. Program: #104 Food Fun for Kids- It’s so Cheesy! Location: Municipal Building Ages 8-13 Mixed Media Art For Kids Learn how to make three easy and fun cheese based Ages 9-13 snacks and foods. From mini pizza bagels, to mac and Mixed media artworks have cheese, and mozzerella bread, turn your oven into a never been more popular! snack factory. Bring an apron & tie your hair back when Explore applying specialty you attend this class. Date: Saturday, February 22 papers and finishes to work 10am-noon. Instructor: Carla Andersen & Corrine Daly within collage art, then go on of Southernly Sweet Limited to 10 kids. Cost: $35 resi- to create a stunning finished dents/$45 non-residents. Deadline: February 18. product by adding acrylic Location: Municipal Building Program: #122 paint, watercolor crayons, Snacks-n-Paint Party pencils, graphite pencil, lace, Ages 11-15 fabrics, pen and ink and more! Layering techniques Come paint emojis, pizza, lollipops, wheels, monsters and effects will be part of the class experience. and faces on your very own design with your friends. Class meets 4 times, February 10, 17, 24, and Many great images can be created when you start with March 2 Time: 4:30-6pm a circle & imagination. Join us for a pizza, snacks and Location: Municipal Building. paint night. Design your own masterpiece using acrylic Instructor: Holly Horton paint on a 12” x 16” stretch canvas. All supplies and Cost: $35 residents/$45 non-residents instruction are included. Cost: $28 residents/$38 non- Deadline: February 6 Program: #124 residents. Date: Friday, February 28 Location: Municipal Building Time: 6:30-8:30pm Deadline: February 21. Instructor: Amy Ziglar 11 Program: #123 Boat Sale, Furniture Painting Workshop FLEA MARKET FLIP Nautical Art Show & Ages 15 to Adult Come paint a small piece of furniture or frame. Fishing Flea Market You choose a small piece of furniture or frame to paint in the class! presented by the Poquoson Kiwanis Club Each piece must be easily Saturday, March 21, 2020 carried in & cannot be too large 8am-1pm so that we are able to complete it during the class. Prior to the start Rain or Shine of class you will have the chance to email the instructor to discuss paint options and get approval for Poquoson High School your item that would make a great project. In the 51 Odd Road class learn how to turn trash into a treasure while Poquoson VA 23662 learning how to paint or refinish your furniture into a beautiful and timeless piece. Learn about choosing Admission is $3.00 for ages 13 and Up paints and colors, best paints for the job, and how to dry/wet distress the finish. This course will also Find a Variety of Items For Sale cover how to seal your work as well as how to use New & Used Boats clear/dark waxes on furniture. All supplies will be Boating Gear provided and participants are encouraged to wear a New and Used Fishing Gear smock or painting clothes! Remember to bring your Nautical Arts & Jewelry furniture piece. Date: Saturday, March 7 Refreshments & Food for Purchase Time: 12-3 pm Location: Municipal Building Instructor: Kim Phillips Sell Your Stuff! Register by February 28 and email instructor at [email protected] to get your item Nautical items, boats, and equipment. approved for class. Must have 3 minimum. Now accepting vendor applications to sell items. Cost: $68 residents/$78 non-residents. Program: #136 Vendor Applications to sell items go to www.poquosonkiwanis.org Decorative Sign Workshop “HOME” For Questions or More Information call Tu Ritter (757)291-4004

Coastal Art: Paint a Crab Ages 15 to Adult Ages 15 to Adult Come make your own HOME sign with Create this unique crab design. This attachments! We will hand paint a 2 foot (approx.) design is perfect for canvas, glass, home sign (stained background) and paint 6 walls and furniture! This project seasonal attachments for your very own sign! All involves multiple strokes and supplies provided and participants are encouraged to techniques for decorative painting. wear a smock or painting clothes! All supplies provided. Date: Saturday, February 29 Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 12pm Time: 12-3 pm Location: Municipal Building Municipal Building. Instructor: Kim Phillips Instructor: Kim Phillips Register by February 21 Cost: $42 residents/$52 non-residents. Must have 3 minimum. Register by April 20. 3 minimum Program: #138 Cost: $68 per person per project/$78 non-residents Program: #137 12 Tai Chi Creating Art Looking for a non-aerobic form of exercise which will Painting what you draw class improve your balance, reduce stress, and improve Ages 14 to Adult flexibility? Tai Chi may be the exercise for you. Begin with the creative process to develop your sketch- We are offering the Introductory Tai Chi form ing and art using fundamental drawing principles and (9 Movements) in a 6 week series of classes. This Tai preparations for painting. Chi form is designed for beginners but will help more Class meets 4 times, Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 2. advanced students as well. The class will also include Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Municipal Building meditative breathing and Qigong, a series of powerful Instructor: Holly Horton traditional Chinese medical exercises to help maintain Small materials list provided at the time of registration overall health.Participants should wear loose fitting so you can come to class prepared. clothes & good walking shoes. For adults. All fitness Cost: $35 residents/$45 non-residents. levels welcome. Location: Odd Road Community Cen- Deadline: February 7. Program: #134 ter. Classes will be held Mondays 3pm-4pm Session is March 2 thru April 6 (6 weeks) Bread Making Class Cost: $57 residents/$67 non-residents. Learn the process to make successful cinnamon rolls or Instructor: Jack Fuller dinner rolls. Each participant will get to take their rolls Class minimum of 8. Deadline: Program: #129 home. Participants should bring an apron and a rolling pin. Saturday, March 21 10am-12noon Introducing Instructor Mr. Jack Fuller Cost: $30 residents/$40 non-residents. Jack teaches Tai Chi from Richmond to the Middle Location: Municipal Building. Peninsula and is a resident of Mathews County. Jack Instructor: Carla Andersen & Corrine Daly from has been a trained Tai Chi instructor for over 19 Southernly Sweet Deadline to Register March 14 years. Jack has made his own Tai Chi CD, and loves Program: #135 Limited to 8 per class. to share the benefits of practicing Tai Chi. Introduction to Acrylic Painting Ages 14 to Adult Planning Your Estate While in this class develop acrylic painting basics to Do you have a will? Should you have insurance to begin art creation. Topics will include creating a strong protect your family, or do you want to reduce the taxes composition, making color studies, capturing the effects your family may incur once you pass? It’s a topic most of light, how to use painting techniques. Ideal for all lev- of us tend to put off but one that can be the most valu- els, especially beginning painters. Class meets 4 times, able investment for your loved ones to secure their March 9, 16, 23, 30. Time: 6:30-8:00pm future. Join this free one evening class to learn about Location: Municipal Building Instructor: Holly Horton the steps when considering a will, trusts, and estate Small materials list provided at the time of registration planning. Free. Location: Municipal Building so you can come to class prepared. Instructor: Autumn Marshall, Edward Jones & Cost: $35 residents/$45 non-residents. Jeremy Forrest from the Forrest Law Center Deadline: March 2 Program #133 Date: Thursday, March 12 7pm-8pm Foundations of Investing Class Deadline to Register March 2 Program: #130 Do you want to invest your money, but don’t know Line Dancing where to start? Do you need help understanding mutual Line Dancing– No partner needed! Plenty of exercise funds, IRA’s, interest bearing savings accounts, and want guaranteed. Learn the basics to many dances and you’ll to learn about stocks and bonds? This informative and be a pro. Move to the grooves and enjoy a combination informal class will teach you all about investing basics. of music styles. Meets Thursday evenings for 6 weeks. No question is too simple. Learn how to set goals so Dates: March 19-April 23 your money can make you more money. Free. Location: Poquoson Primary School Location: Municipal Building Instructor: Linda Coolican Deadline: March 16 Date: Tuesday, April 21 7pm-8pm Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Program: #132 Instructor: Autumn Marshall, Edwards Jones Deadline to register: April 15 Program: #131 Cost: $30 resident/$40 non-residents. 13 CPR, AED, & First Aid Class Boating Safety Course American Red Cross Virginia requires all operators of boats and Students taking this American Red Cross certified class personal water craft to take a Safe Boating and Jet Ski will be taught how to recognize and care for a variety Course. The Virginia Boater Education Course is of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, offered free at Poquoson Municipal Building, thanks sudden illness, head/neck/back injuries, heat and cold to Poquoson Community Recreation and Coast emergencies and how to respond to breathing and car- Guard Auxillary Flotilla 63-Poquoson. Class diac emergencies. Students who successfully complete attendance is required both nights to complete the this course will receive a First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate course. (adult, child, and infant) which is valid for two years. Course Offerings for Spring of 2020: Ages 13 and up. Class Offered Saturday, March 14 March 23 & 25 6:00-9:30pm 9am-5pm. Cost: $55 residents/$65 non-residents. Class min. 8 Deadline: March 9. May 11 & 13 6:00-9:30pm Class location: Municipal Building. Program: #113 All registrations are taken online at http://www.register-ed.com/programs/73

Class registration is free, however pre-registration is required online, register early as space is limited. Writing Class Stop the Bleed Training Do you enjoy writing, but need help with developing Gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding your style, story, and depth? This class will engage you and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding using a supportive and creative environment to begin victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or the journaling process. Join fellow writers and learn to her. Take the course and become empowered to make a get your ideas off the ground and onto paper through life or death difference when a bleeding emergency focused, mindful writing techniques. occurs. Stop the Bleed. Save a Life! Class open to ages Class meets 4 times. April 20, 27, May 4, May 11. 14 to adult. Date: Thursday, April 16 Time: 6:45-8:15pm Location: Municipal Building Time: 6-9pm Location: Municipal Building Instructor: Holly Horton Instructor: Joe Breeden, Poquoson Fire Department Cost: $35 residents/$45 non-residents Free. Deadline: April 13. Program: #114 Deadline: April 15 Program: #139

Pistol Safety Course Introducing instructor Mr. Perry Bartels Learn firearms safety, law and familiarization of Perry Bartels is a 22 year police veteran and firearms handguns and ammunition, how to handle a weapon instructor. He is a certified instructor with the Virginia safely, and laws regarding use of firearms in Department of Criminal Justice Services. self-defense. This one evening course will cover many do’s and don’ts for carrying a weapon for self defense. As part of the course those students who wish to later apply for a concealed handgun permit may take a written test, and upon successful completion of the test, a certificate will be provided that will allow them to apply for a Virginia Concealed Weapons Permit with the local court. No gun ownership required. If you have a gun do not bring it to class until the instructor instructs you to do so. Class open to anyone age 21 or older. This course meets one evening. Time: 6-9pm. Location: Municipal Building Cost per student: $55 residents/$65 non-residents. Each course limited to 10 students. Must register 5 days in advance of the course. Choose the date when registering: February 20 Program: #140 March 17 Program: #141 April 15 Program: #142 May 12 Program: #143

14 Day Trip- Shopping in Norfolk Adult Day Trips Tuesday, March 17 Yankee Candle Excursion Have fun on this spring outing and adventure with Williamsburg Tuesday, March 3 a trip to IKEA and lunch. Enjoy the unique decor & Visit the Yankee Candle Village of Williamsburg and household items at the one of kind IKEA not only expereince the fun, but enjoy Christmas year store. Following lunch at the IKEA round, and shop in their discovery areas for unique cafe and shopping, we will head items. Following, we will indulge in lunch next door at over to the nearby Norfolk Premium Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Cost of lunch is on your own. Outlets. Cost of lunch is on your own. Cost: $10 residents/$20 non-residents. Trip will depart Trip will depart via 15 passenger van via 15 passenger van from Municipal Building from Municipal Building Depart: 9:30am Depart: 10am Return: 2:30pm Approx. Return: Approximately 4pm. Cost: $12 residents/$22 Deadline February 24. non-residents. Minimum required: 10 people. Dead- Program: #151DT line: March 8. Program: #150DT Fun on Main-Day Trip To Suffolk Thursday, April 2 On this local day trip enjoy a ride to nearby Suffolk and experience the fun and history of Main Street. Tour Rid- dick’s Folly, a Greek Revival historical home dating back to 1837. The home is fully restored with four floors, 21 rooms and 16 fireplaces. The Riddick family was part of the founding families of Virginia and the City of Suf- folk. Enjoy lunch at local eatery Baron’s Pub. Following lunch, tour the Suffolk Seaboard Station and Railroad Museum. Trip includes van transportation, & guided house tour and all admissions. Cost of lunch on your own. Depart: 9:30am Return: Approximately 3:30pm Cost for residents: $18 residents/$28 non-residents Deadline March 25 Minimum of 10 required. Program: #152DT Note: House tour will have steps. Diner’s Club Fun, Fellowship, and Food with Friends all are invited Join us for a fine lunch out! Pre-register for each trip. Must have a minimum of 8 for each trip. Cost is $6.00. Cost of lunch on your own. Grunows Kitchen, Yorktown, Thursday, Feburary 13 Depart 11:00am #161DC

Crab Shack on the James, Newport News, Thursday, February 27 Depart 11:00am #162DC

Hampton Seafood Market -Graham and Rollins, Thursday, March 12 Depart 11:00am #163DC

Olive Garden, Newport News, Thursday, March 26 Depart 10:30am #164DC

Angelo’s, Newport News, Thursday, April 16 Depart 11:00am #165DC

PF Chang’s, Newport News, Thursday, April 30 Depart 11:00am #166DC

Smoke BBQ Restaurant, Newport News, Tuesday May 12 Depart 11am #167DC

Diner’s Club Policies All trips are taken in a 15 passenger van and depart from the Municipal Building. Transportation cost per person per trip is $6.00. The cost of lunch is on your own. To register for the Diners Club please use The TRIP REGISTRATION FORM available at Poquoson Parks & Recreation. No call-in registration is accepted. No registration is complete until full payment is received. When registering, 1 person may only register for themselves and 1 other guest. No group registration is accepted. Cancellation Policy for Diner’s Club Trips: In an effort to control costs and continue to offer programs, PPR cannot offer participants a refund or credit regardless of reason for cancellation of the Diner’s Club trips. All registrations15 are non-refundable. For further details see Trip Registration Form. Helping Seniors at Home Medicare 101 Our senior family members greatly value their Will you soon become medicare eligible? Nearing independence and often prefer to live in their very own retirement? This basic informational session provided home. As we age there are warning signs that may be by Bay Aging and the Virginia Insurance Counseling evidence your loved one needs assistance to remain and Assistance Program will provide a free session independently. This forum will discuss these warning to help you understand coverages, costs, enrolling signs and provide guidance for gathering help so your procedures, eligibility and more as it relates to the loved one can remain safely at home. Learn how to Medicare program. Call to sign up so we can plan for receive help and resources as a caregiver. Call to sign up your attendance. so we can plan for your attendance. Date: Thursday, March 5 Time: 1:30pm Date: Tuesday, March 10 Time: 6:30pm Location: Municipal Building Location: Municipal Building Deadline to register March 2. Free. Deadline to register March 2. Free. Instructor: Lisa Walker - Bay Aging & VICAP Instructor: Heather Hicks & Staff from Interim Program: #146 Healthcare Program: #145 The Ins & Outs of Aging in Place Is your family facing tough decisions about supportive Meals on Wheels and adequate care for your aging loved one? Have Meals on Wheels delivers hot lunches to seniors ages 60 the care needs become greater than your capabilities? and over who are homebound due to illness or Learn about providing compassionate care for your disability and are unable to sufficiently prepare meals for aging loved one while choosing options to stay home, themselves. This program is supported by funding from rehabilitive care and more. Gain information in the federal, state and local governments. care making decisions process that can aid your The rest is funded by recipients of the meals, and family in these difficult processes. concerned agencies, citizens and donations. Date: Wednesday, February 12 Time: 6:00-8:00pm To obtain more information or to receive meals, please Location: Municipal Building contact 873-0541. This program is supported by the Deadline to register February 5. Free. Peninsula Agency on Aging. Instructor: Heather Hicks & Staff from Interim Healthcare Program: #147

You’re Invited... To Poquoson’s Senior Adult Center at the Municipal Building Join us! Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Lunch served and fun activities Located at the Municipal Building 830 Poquoson Ave.

To attend & register please call 873-0541. This program is in partnership with the City of Poquoson and Peninsula Agency on Aging. New participants always welcome.

16 Easy Ways to Register at 830 Poquoson Avenue WALK-IN Visit Us! We love to see you. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4:30pm at the Municipal Building 830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson VA 23662 757-868-3580 Check, Cash, Visa or Mastercard

AFTER-HOURS After hours you may utilize our drop box on the front of the DROP BOX Municipal Building, 830 Poquoson Avenue. Include Registration Form and Payment in an envelope.

MAIL-IN Make Checks Payable to “Poquoson Parks & Recreation” Send Registration to: Poquoson Parks & Recreation 830 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662

FAX-IN Complete the registration Form and Fax it to 757-868-3585. Mastercard or Visa payment only accepted by fax. Be sure to sign your registration form and provide all proper credit card information. Note that on all credit card payments a 2.5% service fee will be charged.

Refund & Registration Policies Though we do our best to secure program locations, details, and times, occasionally we must make changes to schedules, times or locations for programs. This can be due to any number of factors, included but not limited to, facility concerns, maintenance, joint scheduling with the school system or required changes from the initial planning at the time of publication. Enrollment numbers for programs can also facilitate these changes. If this occurs please be aware that we will make every effort to contact you with the information you have provided on your registration form. All programs listed within this publication are filled on a first-come, first serve basis, unless noted. Your receipt is your confirmation. Each program must draw a minimum number of participants or it will be cancelled. The City of Poquoson reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine programs, or change instructors to best provide the program for everyone. If an activity is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be refunded your total program fees, less credit card transaction fees. Please remember that an accurate, complete, and legible registration form is vital for us to contact you. Please be sure to observe all closing dates for activities. Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. No Call-in registration is accepted. Payment is accepted in either cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard. When payment is made using credit card a 2.5% convenience charge is added to the total for processing.

REFUNDS: By registering for a program you agree to the following & in all cases understand that: No refunds will be granted after the first class has begun. No refund will be granted to a participant if you cancel later than 2 business days prior to the start of class. No refund will be granted when supplies have been purchased on your behalf, regardless of the time of notification. Specific programs have a no refund policy; this is noted in the program description. Cancellation policies for facilities rental/use are stated on the respective reservation/use forms. In the event of sickness or injury, refunds must be requested in writing, and in person at the Parks and Recreation Office. A doctor’s note must be provided with the request. A refund is not guaranteed in this case but may be considered and/or pro-rated. A $10 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Refunds will not be granted as a result of schedule changes due to weather. Poquoson Parks and Recreation does not prorate refunds. No refund is guaranteed unless the requestor has a receipt showing proof of payment. Parks and Recreation reserves the right to handle a request on a case-by-case basis. 17 $10 EARLYBIRD Please remember that an accurate, complete and legible registration form is vital for us to contact you. DISCOUNT THROUGH Participant Name: Male or Female FEB. 14, 2020

Address: City: State: Zip: Participant date of birth: Age today: Shirt Size: YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL AXX

Parent/Guardian Name: Email Address: (Required)

Primary Phone Contact: Alternate Phone Contact: I or My Spouse is willing to Coach/Name of Prospective Volunteer:

Program Number Program Name Fee FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 PENINSULA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 600 Butler Farm Road | Hampton, VA 23666 Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard and Visa Name as it Appears on Card______Credit Card Convenience Fee + 2.5% ______CALLING ALL HOME-BASED BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS! Signature:______Expiration:______Special Needs or Accommodations: You don’t want to miss the region’s 5th annual Home-Based Business Conference. ______This unique event features a resource fair with over 20 exhibitors, as well as conference Card #_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _ Ein: ______sessions and specialty breakout track focused on topics relevant to all stages and (on back of card) Make checks payable to I authorize the charges for programs on my card, and I Poquoson Parks & Recreation and types of home-based businesses, including traditional, franchise, and direct and network understand I will incur a 2.5% convenience fee for Credit mail with form to marketing. Whether you are thinking of starting a new home-based business, Card Processing. Poquoson Parks & Recreation or have operated one for years, this event is for you! 830 Poquoson Avenue Poquoson, VA 23662 or deliver to our office at the above PLEASE READ WAIVER AND SIGN BELOW– Each adult must sign a separate waiver. address. (Use our drop box for after hours) A parent/guardian must sign for their children ages 17 and under. Register online for just $40 ($35 for Chamber members) at www.hbbconference.com. I have had explained to me the nature of the activity in which I am or my child is being enrolled. I understand that there are certain risks associated with this activity & that it is the duty of each participant to exercise reasonable care for his own safety and that of other participants. If this consent is Each ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. given for my child, I also understand that, while participating in the activity, my child will be expected to behave in a reasonable and responsible manner and that the activity’s supervisory staff have the authority to discipline my child in a manner similar to that imposed in Poquoson City’s public schools. While it has been explained to me that the City of Poquoson prides itself upon the competency and dedication of its staff, I understand that, under Virginia law, both the City of Poquoson and its employees, its officers, and agents are immune from liability for negligence should I or my child suffer any injury while participating in the activity and that I may consider procuring insurance to protect myself or my child from such occurrences. With all of this in mind, I hereby give my consent to enroll POQUOSON IS me or my child in the activity listed above, specifically agreeing and consenting to the following where applicable: THE PLACE (1). I agree to allow photographic images of myself (my child) to be taken and utilized for promotional purposes by the City of Poquoson www.EnjoyVa.com (2). I agree to allow myself or my child to be transported from the publicly advertised pick-up site to participate in the activity(s) listed above at the site identified in the activity information should it be required as described in the program. (3). I will be responsible for the payment of fees imposed by the City for the activity(s) I am registering. (4). I agree that I will and my child will behave in a sportsmanlike manner, and will not harass, or behave in a negative manner towards any coaches, children, referees or those in attendance at any Parks and Recreation Activity that I or my child may be attending or participating in at any time. And, I further understand I can be removed for such occurrence at the discretion of PPR officials to INTERESTED IN BEING AN EXHIBITOR OR SPONSOR? include myself, my child or those in attendance related to my child’s attendance at any time for said behavior. Call (757) 877-5920 or visit www.hbbconference for more information. I agree for my phone, address, and email information to be provided to coaches and/or instructors as necessary as related to the program for which I am registering. I have read the Refund Policies of the Department and understand they are available for review at the Parks and Recreation Website, and at the PPR Office. www.hbbconference.com

18 ______Participant or Parent/Guardian of Participant Date $10 EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT THROUGH FEB. 14, 2020

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 PENINSULA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 600 Butler Farm Road | Hampton, VA 23666

CALLING ALL HOME-BASED BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS! Special Needs or Accommodations: You don’t want to miss the region’s 5th annual Home-Based Business Conference. ______This unique event features a resource fair with over 20 exhibitors, as well as conference ______sessions and specialty breakout track focused on topics relevant to all stages and types of home-based businesses, including traditional, franchise, and direct and network marketing. Whether you are thinking of starting a new home-based business, or have operated one for years, this event is for you!

Register online for just $40 ($35 for Chamber members) at www.hbbconference.com. Each ticket includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

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INTERESTED IN BEING AN EXHIBITOR OR SPONSOR? Call (757) 877-5920 or visit www.hbbconference for more information. www.hbbconference.com 19 P O Q U O S O N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y Poquoson Public Library W I N T E R 2 0 2 0 | V O L U M E 2 2 | I S S U E N O . 1 Kids Corner Winter Storytimes Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Winter Session Jan 6 - Feb 12 Tuesday, Dec 31 11:30am Child attends with parent/caregiver Children, ages 4-10, help ring in the New Year at the Babygarten (birth to 15 months) library. Instead of counting down to midnight we will Wednesdays: 11:15am count down to noon! Celebrate with songs and crafts to help us get ready for the upcoming year! Winter Reading Program Toddler Tales (16 to 24 months) Wednesdays: 10:15am January 1 - February 29 Terrific Trains All ages are invited to “Light Up the Mind” by participating in our Winter Reading Challenge. We will compete Rhythm and Rhyme (age 2) Sunday, Jan 12 2:30pm against hundreds of other schools and libraries across the US in Beanstack's third annual Winter Reading Mondays: 10:15am Challenge. Sign up on our website or use the Beanstack app to track your reading progress during the month of All ages climb aboard a learning adventure all about trains! Dave Shuster will share his amazing train January (our program will continue until the end of February). Top-performing libraries and schools can earn Alphabet Soup (age 3) collection and teach us about how trains work. prizes like author visits and new books. Share your progress on social media using #WinterRead2020 Tuesdays: 10:15am Budding engineers may even get to be tiny

conductors! Birth to Kindergarten read 20 books to earn a prize. Read another 20 books and win a free book. Preschool Pals (ages 4-5) 1st - 5th graders read 10 books to earn a prize. Read another 10 books and win a free book. Wednesdays: 2pm 6th - 12th graders read 5 books to earn a raffle entry. Read another 5 books and win a free book.

Adults read 5 books to earn a raffle entry. Read another 5 books and win a free book. Preschool Yoga

Those children (up to 5th grade) who complete the challenge will be invited to our Seussabration on March 1st to Paws to Read Select Thursdays 10:15am celebrate. Let’s light up the mind this winter! Happy reading, Poquoson! Tuesday, Jan 14 4:30pm Jan 9 Feb 6 Tuesday, Feb 11 We will introduce beginning yoga concepts and poses to preschoolers, ages 3-5, through stories and Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their songs taught by certified yoga instructor, Elena Healthy Cooking Fast and Slow Centerstage Academy Presents: own are invited to practice their literacy skills by Hawley. Tuesday, Jan 21 7pm Love is a Song that Never Ends reading to a trained therapy dog. Learn multicooker (Instant or Slow) basics to make Saturday, Feb 8 2pm delicious and healthy food. Two items will be Join us for a lovely afternoon musical concert revue Storybook Science prepared from start to finish during the program with Centerstage Academy's vocal performers. Watch Selected Thursdays 2pm for tasting. We will discuss food and equipment your favorite Disney characters perform songs from Jan 23 Over in the Arctic safety, nutrition, and time considerations. beloved stories and films in this special Valentine's Feb 13 Everything has a Heart performance celebrating love and friendship. Preschoolers, ages 3-5, explore picture books by Tech Talks scientifically testing them! Join us for some fun Get Fit & Healthy – No Gym Required hands-on book based art and science activities. In this series we will travel to the Arctic to visit with Tuesday, Feb 4 7pm cold climate animals as well as learn about how our Turn technology into your personal trainer. Learn Program Registration hearts work. about popular fitness, nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction apps. There is no better time to get fit Youth Programs: and healthy! 2 weeks before event Family Programs: Lego Club Family Fun Night 4 weeks before event 3rd Tuesday of the month 4:45pm Selected Thursdays 6:30pm Adult Programs: Jan 23 Over in the Arctic 2 Jan 21 Obstacle Course 4 weeks before event Feb 18 Ninjas Feb 13 Heart to Heart K-5th graders, come imagine and create with us. Build Families with youth of all ages are invited as we and display unique structures using these fun themes. explore fun book themed activities. Families will explore the Arctic and its animals as well as understand how our hearts work.

R E G I S T E R O N L I N E O R A T T H E C I R C U L A T I O N D E S K R E G I S T E R O N L I N E O R A T T H E C I R C U L A T I O N D E S K 2 20 P O Q U O S O N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y Kids Corner Winter Storytimes Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Winter Session Jan 6 - Feb 12 Tuesday, Dec 31 11:30am Child attends with parent/caregiver Children, ages 4-10, help ring in the New Year at the Babygarten (birth to 15 months) library. Instead of counting down to midnight we will Wednesdays: 11:15am count down to noon! Celebrate with songs and crafts to help us get ready for the upcoming year! Toddler Tales (16 to 24 months) Wednesdays: 10:15am Terrific Trains Rhythm and Rhyme (age 2) Sunday, Jan 12 2:30pm Mondays: 10:15am All ages climb aboard a learning adventure all about trains! Dave Shuster will share his amazing train Alphabet Soup (age 3) collection and teach us about how trains work. Tuesdays: 10:15am Budding engineers may even get to be tiny

conductors! Preschool Pals (ages 4-5) Wednesdays: 2pm

Preschool Yoga

Paws to Read Select Thursdays 10:15am Tuesday, Jan 14 4:30pm Jan 9 Feb 6 Tuesday, Feb 11 We will introduce beginning yoga concepts and poses to preschoolers, ages 3-5, through stories and Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their songs taught by certified yoga instructor, Elena own are invited to practice their literacy skills by Hawley. reading to a trained therapy dog.

Storybook Science Selected Thursdays 2pm Jan 23 Over in the Arctic Feb 13 Everything has a Heart Preschoolers, ages 3-5, explore picture books by scientifically testing them! Join us for some fun hands-on book based art and science activities. In this series we will travel to the Arctic to visit with cold climate animals as well as learn about how our hearts work.

Lego Club Family Fun Night 3rd Tuesday of the month 4:45pm Selected Thursdays 6:30pm Jan 21 Obstacle Course Jan 23 Over in the Arctic Feb 18 Ninjas Feb 13 Heart to Heart K-5th graders, come imagine and create with us. Build Families with youth of all ages are invited as we and display unique structures using these fun themes. explore fun book themed activities. Families will explore the Arctic and its animals as well as understand how our hearts work.

R E G I S T E R O N L I N E O R A T T H E C I R C U L A T I O N D E S K 2 P O Q U O S O N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y 21 Kids Corner Winter Storytimes Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Winter Session Jan 6 - Feb 12 Tuesday, Dec 31 11:30am Child attends with parent/caregiver Children, ages 4-10, help ring in the New Year at the Babygarten (birth to 15 months) library. Instead of counting down to midnight we will Wednesdays: 11:15am count down to noon! Celebrate with songs and crafts to help us get ready for the upcoming year! Toddler Tales (16 to 24 months) Wednesdays: 10:15am Terrific Trains Rhythm and Rhyme (age 2) Sunday, Jan 12 2:30pm Mondays: 10:15am All ages climb aboard a learning adventure all about trains! Dave Shuster will share his amazing train Alphabet Soup (age 3) collection and teach us about how trains work. Tuesdays: 10:15am Budding engineers may even get to be tiny

conductors! Preschool Pals (ages 4-5) Wednesdays: 2pm

Preschool Yoga

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Going Green Tech Help Teen Scene Boost Your Garden with Compost Tuesdays and Thursday 1:30 - 2:30pm Monday, Feb 17 7pm Walk-in technology help is available for your internet, computer and tablet usage questions. We can also Teen Advisory Board Want to learn the best way to get free high help you get started with our digital resources. 2nd Monday of the month quality soil in your garden? Learn the secrets of Jan 13 Feb 10 4:30pm composting from a York/Poquoson Master Gardener and how to benefit from turning We always need teens (6th-12th graders) Job Help organic waste into soil that will make your garden willing to share ideas and suggestions on how Need assistance with your job search, application more successful and productive. to make the library and our community a process, resume or interviewing skills? Call the library to schedule an appointment. better place. Hang out with other teens and Starting from Seed share your unique thoughts and abilities to make a difference. Add terrific community Monday, Feb 24 7pm service experience to your resume or college Join us as a York/Poquoson Master Gardener Among Friends application too! demonstrates easy techniques and secrets for The Friends of the Poquoson Public Library is a growing your own flowers, vegetables, and non-profit organization that provides advocacy favorite plants from seeds at home. Increase the and financial support for the library. The Friends Sew Cool! variety in your garden and find solutions that raised $13,000 for library programs and equipment work for you. in Fiscal Year 2019. Join the Library Friends today. Thursday, Jan 9 & Jan 16 6pm Call 766-7931 for more information. Want to learn how to sew? Join us for this two Aging Gracefully part class and learn to make a book bag. In Part Spring Book Sale April 23-26 Chair Yoga 1, you will learn how to use a sewing pattern, pin Friday, Feb 7 10:15am The sale is held in the library lobby with all it to fabric and cut out the pieces. In Part 2, you proceeds benefiting the Poquoson Public Library. Join Lian Mosher from Yoga with Lian to learn chair will be using a sewing machine to assemble your Donations to our book sales are accepted year- yoga poses and discover the benefits of yoga: from book bag and then sew on buttons and other round during normal library business hours. embellishments to personalize your creation. increased flexibility and reduced joint strain to decreased stress. Elizabeth Tai Scholarship

Longterm Care Insurance 101 Thirty $1000 scholarships have been awarded to Nailed It: Recreate a Cookie Masterpiece Monday, Feb 10 7pm deserving students since 2003 in honor of retired Library Director, Elizabeth Tai. The scholarship is Thursday, Feb 6 6pm Protect your retirement savings from chronic open to graduating high school seniors who have medical conditions by learning what long term care Want to try to decorate a cookie like a pro? Join us as we try volunteered at the Poquoson Public Library. to replicate an expert cookie design from local bakers Mike insurance provides and how to put together a plan Applications will be available at the library and Keri Harness of 828 Bakes. Learn how to pipe frosting as to cover illnesses. Deborah Wells of Medicare Sage circulation desk and at the PHS Guidance Office in well as the basics of delicious designs. We supply the cookies will be on hand to teach you how to be protected as early February. and sweet things, you supply the skills. Can you nail it? you age. Essay Contest

Open to all K-12th grade students. Entry forms will be available in January 2020 at the Library and in Poquoson Public Schools. Cash prizes will be Everyday First Aid Teens Give Back given at the Awards Ceremony, April 23, 2020. Thursday, Feb 27 6pm Month of February Call 868-0728 for more information. Learn how to handle everyday situations and Join the Library’s Teen Advisory Board as they know when to call 911, presented by the collect school supplies to help replenish local Books à La Carte classrooms. The collection will take place during Poquoson Fire Department. We’ll talk about Poquoson Public Library the month of February. Items needed include Visit our ongoing used book sale located in the back treating cuts, burns, sprains, nosebleeds and 500 City Hall Avenue tissues, paper, pencils, glue sticks, crayons and of the library. Shop for bargains on books, CDs and other situations you may find yourself in. Poquoson, Virginia 23662 DVDs. Gift cards and tote bags are also available. other school supplies. Please drop off donations at (Please note this is not a Red Cross Certified 757-868-3060 the library to help support our community class) [email protected] Book Club www.poquoson-va.gov/library Members meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month Jessica Hartley, Director at 10 AM in a member’s home to discuss books they Denise Letta, Editor have chosen. For more information call 766-7931. Teen programs are open to 6th - 12th graders

R E G I S T E R O N L I N E O R A T T H E C I R C U L A T I O N D E S K 3 R E G I S T E R O N L I N E O R A T T H E C I R C U L A T I O N D E S K 4 22 P O Q U O S O N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y Kids Corner Winter Storytimes Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Winter Session Jan 6 - Feb 12 Tuesday, Dec 31 11:30am Child attends with parent/caregiver Children, ages 4-10, help ring in the New Year at the Babygarten (birth to 15 months) library. Instead of counting down to midnight we will Wednesdays: 11:15am count down to noon! Celebrate with songs and crafts to help us get ready for the upcoming year! Toddler Tales (16 to 24 months) Wednesdays: 10:15am Terrific Trains Rhythm and Rhyme (age 2) Sunday, Jan 12 2:30pm Mondays: 10:15am All ages climb aboard a learning adventure all about trains! Dave Shuster will share his amazing train Alphabet Soup (age 3) collection and teach us about how trains work. Tuesdays: 10:15am Budding engineers may even get to be tiny

conductors! Preschool Pals (ages 4-5) Wednesdays: 2pm

Preschool Yoga

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Going Green Tech Help Boost Your Garden with Compost Tuesdays and Thursday 1:30 - 2:30pm Monday, Feb 17 7pm Walk-in technology help is available for your internet, computer and tablet usage questions. We can also Want to learn the best way to get free high help you get started with our digital resources. quality soil in your garden? Learn the secrets of composting from a York/Poquoson Master Gardener and how to benefit from turning Job Help organic waste into soil that will make your garden Need assistance with your job search, application more successful and productive. process, resume or interviewing skills? Call the library to schedule an appointment. Starting from Seed Monday, Feb 24 7pm Join us as a York/Poquoson Master Gardener Among Friends demonstrates easy techniques and secrets for The Friends of the Poquoson Public Library is a growing your own flowers, vegetables, and non-profit organization that provides advocacy favorite plants from seeds at home. Increase the and financial support for the library. The Friends variety in your garden and find solutions that raised $13,000 for library programs and equipment work for you. in Fiscal Year 2019. Join the Library Friends today. Call 766-7931 for more information. Aging Gracefully Spring Book Sale April 23-26 Chair Yoga Friday, Feb 7 10:15am The sale is held in the library lobby with all proceeds benefiting the Poquoson Public Library. Join Lian Mosher from Yoga with Lian to learn chair Donations to our book sales are accepted year- yoga poses and discover the benefits of yoga: from round during normal library business hours. increased flexibility and reduced joint strain to decreased stress. Elizabeth Tai Scholarship

Longterm Care Insurance 101 Thirty $1000 scholarships have been awarded to Monday, Feb 10 7pm deserving students since 2003 in honor of retired Library Director, Elizabeth Tai. The scholarship is Protect your retirement savings from chronic open to graduating high school seniors who have medical conditions by learning what long term care volunteered at the Poquoson Public Library. insurance provides and how to put together a plan Applications will be available at the library to cover illnesses. Deborah Wells of Medicare Sage circulation desk and at the PHS Guidance Office in will be on hand to teach you how to be protected as early February. you age. Essay Contest

Open to all K-12th grade students. Entry forms will be available in January 2020 at the Library and in Poquoson Public Schools. Cash prizes will be given at the Awards Ceremony, April 23, 2020. Call 868-0728 for more information.

Books à La Carte

Poquoson Public Library Visit our ongoing used book sale located in the back 500 City Hall Avenue of the library. Shop for bargains on books, CDs and Poquoson, Virginia 23662 DVDs. Gift cards and tote bags are also available. 757-868-3060 [email protected] Book Club www.poquoson-va.gov/library Members meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month Jessica Hartley, Director at 10 AM in a member’s home to discuss books they Denise Letta, Editor have chosen. For more information call 766-7931.

R E G I S T E R O N L I N E O R A T T H E C I R C U L A T I O N D E S K 4 P O Q U O S O N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y 23 Kids Corner Winter Storytimes Noon Year’s Eve Celebration! Winter Session Jan 6 - Feb 12 Tuesday, Dec 31 11:30am Child attends with parent/caregiver Children, ages 4-10, help ring in the New Year at the Babygarten (birth to 15 months) library. Instead of counting down to midnight we will Wednesdays: 11:15am count down to noon! Celebrate with songs and crafts to help us get ready for the upcoming year! Toddler Tales (16 to 24 months) Wednesdays: 10:15am Terrific Trains Rhythm and Rhyme (age 2) Sunday, Jan 12 2:30pm Mondays: 10:15am All ages climb aboard a learning adventure all about trains! Dave Shuster will share his amazing train Alphabet Soup (age 3) collection and teach us about how trains work. Tuesdays: 10:15am Budding engineers may even get to be tiny

conductors! Preschool Pals (ages 4-5) Wednesdays: 2pm

Preschool Yoga

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York County-Poquoson Office, 5338-I George Washington Mem. Hwy., P. O. Box 532, Yorktown, Virginia 23690-0532

Telephone: (757) 890-4940 Website: www.yorkcounty.gov/vce

We’ve Moved! Our office is now located in the Washington Square Shopping Center in Grafton. Be sure to stop by to see our new home and to learn about the exciting programs we have available through Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Mark your Calendars for 2020 4-H Junior Summer Camp 4-H Junior Summer Camp for York County and Poquoson residents will take place August 3 – 7, 2020 at the Jamestown 4-H Center in Williamsburg. Registration for campers will open Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 9am. 4-H Junior Camp is a week-long, residential camp for youth ages 9-13. Visit our website at http://www.yorkcounty.gov/vce to sign up for our email list to receive information regarding camp and other 4-H programs.

2020 Horticultural Extravaganza Come join us on Saturday, March 7, 2020 and hear keynote speaker, Joseph Tychonievich, author and plant breeder. This event will be held at Tabb High School from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and will provide a broad amount of information for new and more experienced gardeners, including specialty plants, healthy lawns, pollinators, pruning and more! Registration begins December 16th. The cost (which includes lunch) is $20 if received by February 1st and $25 after that date with a registration deadline of February 14th. Visit https://york.ext.vt.edu for a registration form and for more information.

Free Pruning Clinics February is the time to prune ornamental plants. Our clinics teach you the healthiest way to prune your much loved plants to promote vigor and wanted growth. Clinics will be held on Saturday’s in February (dates and locations to be determined) from 10am-12pm. More information will be posted on our website as it becomes available. http://www.yorkcounty.gov/vce

Healthy Virginia Lawns Program Sign-up now for our Spring Healthy Virginia Lawns program with visits beginning in March! This program is designed to assist York County and Poquoson residents with taking care of their lawn in an economic and environmentally sound manner. For $20, York/Poquoson Master Gardeners will visit your site, measure your yard, take a soil sample, and provide customized feedback. If you would like to register for this program, call the Extension office at 757-890-4940 or register online at http://www.yorkcounty.gov/vce

Peninsula Master Naturalist Basic Training Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2020 training. For more information and to download an application, visit the http://vmnpeninsula.weebly.com.

Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the York/Poquoson Extension Office at (757) 890-4940/TDD* during business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. 24

2020 Census FAQ What is the census? The census is a count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories. It happens every 10 years. In early 2020, you will be asked to count everyone who lives in your home as of April 1. Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future.

What’s in it for me?

Your responses Census data gives Responding also Your responses inform where community leaders fulfills your civic are used to redraw over $675 billion vital information duty because it’s legislative districts is distributed to make decisions mandated by the and determine the each year to about building U.S. Constitution. number of seats communities community The United States your state has in nationwide for centers, opening has counted its the U.S. House of clinics, schools, businesses, and population every Representatives. roads, and more. planning for 10 years since 1790. the future.

Is my information safe? What will I be asked? Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, You will be asked a few simple secure, and protected by federal law. Your answers questions, like age, sex, and the can only be used to produce statistics. They number of people who live in cannot be used against you by any government your home, including children. agency or court in any way—not by the FBI, not by the CIA, not by the DHS, and not by ICE. What won’t be asked? The census will never ask for When can I respond to the census? Social Security numbers, bank or In early 2020, every household in America will credit card numbers, money or receive a notice to complete the census online, donations, or anything related to by phone, or by mail. In May, the U.S. Census political parties. Bureau will begin following up in person with households that have yet to respond.

For more information, visit: 2020CENSUS.GOV

D-FA-GP-EN-034 25 Produce for Healthier Living Food Bank Distribution Eligible Residents of Poquoson & York County WHEN: January 28 February 25 March 24 April 28 May 26 June 23

TIME: 10am– 1pm WHERE: MUNICIPAL BUILDING– 830 Poquoson Ave. A Bag of TEFAP-USDA Commodity foods will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to income eligible households. A short, completely confidential form must be completed. Additionally, a small produce bag will be available for distribution.

This is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank and our local community groups who graciously assist with distribution. If your group would like to help distribute food please contact Buddy Green at 757-751-5772.

26 2020 Dates: Monday,February February 10 & 1211th , and Tuesday, FebruaryJuly 13 & 13 14th, 2018 10am-3:30pm Monday,March March 9 &10 12 th, and Tuesday, MarchAugust 13th, 10 2018 & 11 at City Hall in the Library. Monday,April 13April & 149th , and Tuesday, April 10Septemberth, 2018 8 th th Monday,May 11 May & 12 7 , and Tuesday, May 8October, 2018 13 Monday, June 11th, and Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 Monday,June 8 July & 9 09 th, and Tuesday, July 10Novemberth, 2018 9 & 10 Monday, August 13th, and Tuesday, AugustDecember 14th, 2018 7 & 8

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