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Youth Youth Basketball League Basketball Registering League Now now thru Registering Nov. thru Nov. 15 City of Poquoson Office of Community Recreation Recreation Programs & City Information Fall 2019

Facility Rentals & Reservations Messick Point-Rent a slip for your boat Odd Road Community Center The City of Poquoson Office of Community This building, located at 49 Odd Road, is available Recreation manages slip rentals at Messick Point. for rental by Poquoson residents and for use by Slips are available to rent for a fee Poquoson civic groups. of $100 per month for Capacity is 60 people. pleasure boats and $60 Reservations are made by per month for workboats. calling 868-3580. All slip renters are Rental rate is $40 per hour. required to have proper No alcohol permitted insurance on all vessels. at the facility. To lease a boat slip at Messick Point please contact the Office of Community Recreation at 868-3580. If you or your group desires to use the area near the Boat Ramps and Blueways boat ramps (413 Messick Road) for an event or an Poquoson, home to over 87 miles of shoreline, has activity, please contact the Office of Community locations around the City to put your small craft or Recreation. Electric service and water service to kayak into the water. slips now available. Water Access: Free public boat Picnic Shelter Rentals & Reservations ramps are available at The City of Poquoson Office of Community both Rens Road and Recreation allows residents to reserve the Messick Point. Both picnic shelter at Municipal Park accommodate large boats and have pump-out facilities The shelter is reserved nearby. Public small craft access and entry points are on a first come, first serve also available for paddlers throughout the City: basis. To reserve the Thomas Jefferson Rollins Natural Area shelter please call (Amory’s Wharf) 868-3580. Please note Rens Road that no water or electrical Cedar Road Landing service is available. Messick Point Hunts Neck Road Landing Aquatic Interpretative Center For a full listing of the City’s Blueway trails visit the at Messick Point City website. This facility that overlooks Back River can be reserved Special Events at Parks, City Property, Runs, Races, for free by Poquoson Parades and More! residents for small events These unique and fun activities make our City even & programs. Information more of a great place to live. If you are planning these about reservations and activities and plan to utilize City property, please procedures is available at contact the Office of Community Recreation at the Office of Community 868-3580 and we will assist you. Advance planning is Recreation at 868-3580. key to creating a successful event. Don’t delay in starting the application process.

Fall 2019 Cover Photo Courtesy of Lori Phipps

2 Poquoson Office Of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board William Ziglar, Chair Community Recreation & Keith Feigh, At-Large Economic Development Judith Mas’Sey, At-Large Location: 830 Poquoson Avenue Robert P. Chiera, Jr., Central Poquoson,Virginia Charles W. Gatz, Jr., Central Office Hours Monday thru Friday Stephen Forrest, Eastern 8:30am-4:30pm Joe Chiappazzi, Eastern Deborah A. Banton, Western Directory Eden Harris, Western General Program Information 868-3580 Table of Contents What’s Inside? Weather Cancellation Hotline 868-3584 Community Center Rental & Shelter Field & Picnic Shelter Reservations 868-3580 Reservations 2 Registration Information 868-3580 Parks and Facilities 4 Community Center Reservations 868-3580 Poquoson Seafood Festival 5 Economic Development 868-5314 Haunts of Poquoson 6 Poquoson Seafood Festival 868-3588 Breakfast with Santa 6 Parks Maintenance 868-3590 Annual Christmas Parade 7

Parks and Recreation Fax 868-3585 Sports/Athletic Programs 8 Youth Volleyball League Email: [email protected] Youth Basketball League Classes - Youth and Adult 10-13 Directions: From Victory Blvd.: Follow Victory Blvd. to the Get Active! light at Wythe Creek. Cross over Wythe Creek at the light. Tai Chi 13 The road becomes Little Florida Road. Follow Little Florida Active Adults- Senior Programs 14 Road to Cedar Road. Turn Left on Cedar Road, follow to Municipal Drive. Turn left on Municipal Drive and follow Diner’s Club past the swimming pool and near the baseball field. Registration Information and Form 15-16 Around the City Poquoson Public Library Information 17-20 Foodbank Distribution 21 Disaster Debris Information 22 Virginia Cooperative Extension 23 Voting Information 24 Economic Development Events 24 DMV Information 25 Recycling Information 26 Peninsula Animal Shelter Information 27 Code Red Information 28

Special Needs: The City of Poquoson is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Thank You, to Jason Norville for building 3 large picnic Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation please tables for the Poquoson Municipal Pool this summer! allow a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice of need. All This project was part of Jason’s Eagle Scout Project! accommodation requests must be made in writing to the 3 Great Job Jason! Department. To begin the process call 868-3580. Enjoy Your Recreation Facilities in Poquoson Playgrounds

Kid’s Island Playground & Phillips Park Lion’s Playground at South Lawson Park East Messick Pocket Playground Park Located in Phillips Park at 19 Odd Road, Kid’s Located at 1258 Poquoson Avenue in South Located on Messick Road and nearby to the Island is the City’s largest & most modern Lawson Park. This playground features play intersection of Ridge Road. This park features playground. Parking nearby at Poquoson High equipment and swings primarily for ages 2-5. a variety of play equipment to include swings, School and the Odd Road Community Center. This playground was recently installed by our slide and small zip line and picnic tables. Fields, Facilities, & Trails local Lion’s Club of Poquoson.

Firth Field Complex Park Street Little League Complex South Lawson Park 1238 Poquoson Avenue Located within Phillips Park, this full sized Located at 17 Park Street Home to 15 acres of multi-purpose field space baseball field features dugouts and lights. Field Features 2 baseball fields, and 1 small minors primarily used for soccer play. This park also dimensions are 60’ X 90’. Field rental rates apply. softball field. Restroom and concession stand has playground equipment and a walking trail. Call for availability. Open Field also available. onsite. Field rental rates apply.

Tennis Courts Municipal Park Municipal Park Picnic Shelter 7 tennis courts are available for play at Poquo- This park at 830 Poquoson Avenue features a Also located at 830 Poquoson Avenue, near son High School. Courts are both lighted and small picnic shelter, Jr. Olympic size pool and the picnic shelter you will find a small unlighted. Court use is free and open to the small baseball/softball field. Lighting available walking trail leading to Phillips Park and the public when a scheduled activity is not being on athletic areas only. Poquoson High School campus. The seasonal held at the courts. Poquoson Pool is nearby. For picnic shelter reservations contact 868-3580.

4 Enjoy Your Recreation Facilities in Poquoson

Poquoson Museum’s Boat Ramps Oxford Run Canal Trail Marsh Walk Nature Trail The City’s 87 miles of coastal shoreline make its Located at 500 City Hall Avenue, Parking is Enjoy over 100 native trees and shrubs along water access a great amenity that all residents available at City Hall for this unique 1.38 mile the trail with 18 interpretive signs describing can enjoy. Boat ramps are free and conveniently walking trail that connects areas along Wythe the marsh environment & wildlife habitat. located at Rens Road & Messick Point. Creek Road to City Hall. Located at 968 Poquoson Avenue. Community Events Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races One of the most prestigious Workboat Races in the Hampton Roads Area is conducted on Poquoson’s Back River with area Chesapeake Bay Deadrise boats and other working watercraft. Come enjoy this annual salute to the working watermen of Hampton Roads at Messick Point. Workboat Races Sunday, October 13 Time: 10am at Messick Point Entertainment, food & beverages available for purchase, and children’s activities Hosted by Pomoco Nissan of Hampton at Messick Point Captain’s Meeting 11:30am Parade of Sail 12:00noon Races Begin 12:30pm 39th Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival Poquoson Municipal Park Visit the 39th Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival and experience the tastes of the Bay. Live entertainment, fun for kids, arts and crafts vendors & plenty of food make this a community-wide event to see friends old & new. Friday, October 18, 5:00pm-10:00pm Saturday, October 19, 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday, October 20, 12:30pm-6:30pm www.poquosonseafoodfestival.com Full Entertainment Schedule online. Visit the many arts and crafts vendors, delicious food from vendors & more. Spend a day at the Festival. Parking Fee: $5.00 per car- all areas. Coolers, pets, bikes, skateboards, or alcohol are not permitted at the event. 5 Breakfast with Santa! Saturday, November 30, 2019 8am-11am Poquoson High School Cafeteria Kick-off the holiday season with the Poquoson Exchange Club as they sponsor this holiday event. Cost: Adults $4.00 Seniors $3.50 Kids 12 & Under $3.50

Visit with the Big Guy: 1 Free Photo with Santa available. Advance Ticket Sales encouraged Poquoson Exchange Club members have tickets If interested contact us & we will deliver. Call 757-817-4289 or email [email protected] Tickets also available at the door.

Ging Entererbread your gingerbread House house in this annual Conte contest st sponsored by Poquoson Office of Community Recreation & Poquoson Public Library Great prizes available. Teams or individuals welcome to enter.

Houses may be constructed using base kits. All materials in theconstruction process must be edible. Candies must be unwrapped. Entries should show orginality and creativity. All entries must be dropped off at the Poquoson Public Library by 12noon December 5, 2019. All entries must have designers name, age, and phone number on the underside of the house. No entry will be accepted without this information. Once the judging is complete, houses will be on display at the holiday open house at the Poquoson Public Library on December 8 Prizes will be awarded.

Civic & Community Holiday Events If your organization or civic/community group is hosting a large public holiday event in the City of Poquoson and is looking for inclusion in our holiday promotions, please send it to us at the Office of Community Recreation & Economic Development by November 1, 2019. Events can be included on our list of Holiday Happenings.

Please provide all event details in writing to [email protected] 6 16th Annual Christmas Parade Friday, December 6, 2019 7pm Now accepting entries. Deadline to enter is November 22 Grand Marshal(s) will usher in the traditional line-up of bands, parade floats, antique/classic cars and twirlers followed by Santa! 2019 Theme: 1980’s Retro Rockin’ Christmas

Parade Route: Poquoson Ave. @ Wythe Creek Rd., to Wells Fargo Bank @ Victory Blvd. Info. - Event’s Office at 868-3588 or [email protected] Parade Applications Available at Community Recreation 830 Poquoson Avenue

Shop, Dine, & Celebrate in Poquoson Community Events-Holiday Happenings this Holiday Season Holid ay Happenings in the City Don’t Miss... Information on the City Hall Tree Lighting SHOP & Poquoson Art League Holiday Poquoson Art & Gift this Gallery! Details Holiday Coming this Season Fall! Enjoy specials, samples, deals, open houses & fun at

local businesses throughout the weekend of December 6, 7 & 8 in Poquoson. For a complete listing, details & locations go to visitpoquoson.com closer to the event. If your business would like to be included in the Shop Poquoson Holiday Event Contact Charity Gavaza at 868-5314 by October 24, 2019. 7 Sports/Athletic Programs Youth Tennis Lessons Girls Basketball Clinic Ages 7 and up. Boys & Girls Ages 9-13 Learn the basics of the game of tennis. You’ll learn to Girls Basketball is looking for a few good players serve, forehand, body position, and footwork. Lessons this season in our girls youth league. As a way to held on Tuesday Evenings for 6 weeks. learn more skills and get ready for basketball sea- Dates: October 8thru November 12 son or find out if you really like basketball register Location: PHS Tennis Courts. for this girls basketball clinic. The clinic will run 4 Cost: $70 Residents Non-Residents $80 sessions: Time: 6-7pm Beginners Program #107 October 6, 12, 27, & November 3 from 3:30-5pm. Instructor: Joseph Coccimiglio, USTA instructor Work on basic skills, shooting dribbling and pass- Students must bring their own racquet. Wear ing in a fun and non-competitive environment comfortable play clothes & tennis shoes. designed to grow player skills. Each group lesson is limited to 12 kids. Cost: $35 residents, $45 non-residents. Minimum of 6 needed. Program#107 Instructor: Gregg McMullin, PHS JV Girls Hoop It Up Basketball Ages 4-6 Basketball Coach Deadline: October 4 Together parent and child will learn passing, dribbling, and shooting skills. This program is not a league Men’s Open Gym Basketball experience but an interactive skills program designed Saturday mornings at the Poquoson Elementary to teach the skills of basketball using fun games. Each School from 9-11am enjoy a pick up game or two. player receives a junior basketball as part of the Open to adult residents. $2.00 per player. Pay at the program. Open to boys and girls. Each player needs a time of attendance. No pre-registration required. parent present at each session ready to participate. Please no children. Must be 4 by start of program, starting 1 night a week in early January for 5 sessions thru Mid February. Youth Volleyball League Instructor: Joe & Darcey Chiappazzi; Ages 9-13 (Must be age 9 by October 1, 2019 and Poquoson Elementary Gym not yet age 14 by December 15, 2019) Time each evening: 5:30-6:15pm Learn the fundamentals of the game of volleyball, Program: #108 Cost: $55 resident while enjoying basic game play experience. All $65 non-resident. Final dates announced on November practices in Poquoson. Minimum of 24 players must 10, 2019 Deadline: January 10 register to run league & instruction. Players who have played JV are not eligible Men’s Open Gym Volleyball to participate in recreation league. Specific practice and game times will be announced Monday evenings at the Poquoson Middle School based on gym availability. Season runs from Dates: September 30, October 14, 21, late October to Holiday Break in December. November 4 from 6:30-8:30pm all are invited 10 games. Late fee of $15 applies after registration to play volleyball. Open to adult residents. No deadline. pre-registration required. Please no children. Cost per player: $65 Non-resident: $75 Deadline to register is October 22. A wait-list will be maintained if we are able to accommodate late registration. Program: #110 Carpool and special requests not available. Visit www.fishswimplay.com for a complete list Volunteer coaches are needed to of Poquoson padding sites, trails and more. Find support this program. recreational water access in Hampton Roads. 8 Sports/Athletic Programs Youth Basketball League Season Runs Mid-December 2019–Early March 2020 Boys and Girls Ages 6-18 Registration Deadline: NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Program #300 Registration Fee $80 Residents/ $90 Non-residents Players MUST REGISTER by the deadline to be guaranteed a spot for team placement. Players who sign up late are not guaranteed placement & will be put on a waiting list until a spot is available. A late fee of $15.00 per child will be charged after November 15, 2019

All players will be assigned teams through a placement and evaluation process. Attendance at this evaluation program is critical. Parents will be notified of the evaluation times following registration. Volunteer coaches are needed for the league in all age divisions. Coaches may only have 1 assistant per team.

Players will be taken first come, first paid, as they register. Participation numbers are limited to the number of coaches available, and available gym space. The season runs from mid-December thru early March.

Games begin in early January. Practices begin in early December following evaluations and team placement. Coaches will set practice times for teams. Practice nights and time requests will not be considered for team placement. Requests for specific practice times and/or coaches cannot be honoroed. No special request for team placements are accepted- (carpools, friends, coaches, etc.)

Age Divisions within the League: HOT SHOTS: Ages 6, 7 & 8 co-ed not yet 9 as of March 1, 2020. (Lowered hoops) (Minimum age –must be 6 by 3/1/20; no younger players accepted) Ages 9 & 10 not yet 11 as of March 1, 2020 Boys & Girls Ages 11 & 12 not yet 13 as of March 1, 2020 Boys & Girls Ages 13 & 14 not yet 15 as of March 1, 2020 Boys & Girls Ages 15 thru those in 12th grade at Poquoson High School (with high school playing eligibility remaining) Boys & Girls

*JV and Varsity High School basketball players are not permitted to play in the recreation basketball league. To play above your respective age division: Players may move up an age division only at the request of the parent. To play above your appropriate age group, an Age Waiver must be completed at the time of registration. You may only play above your age group by one year. There are no exceptions to this rule. No player may play below their respective age division-unless there are special accommodations requested.

In order to conduct each age division, a minimum number of participants must enroll on time. Each age division is not guaranteed and holding divisions is based on enrollment numbers. No call-in registration is accepted. No registration is complete until the registration form is received and fee is paid in full. All registrations are taken at Poquoson Community Recreation. Registration forms and procedures are available within this guide, on our website, or at the Community Recreation Office. Cost per player: $80, non-resident: $90 ($5 discount for siblings). No refunds for Basketball will be granted for any reason after December 2, 2019. Note: Late registration after December 2 will not be available.

9 FREE! Pickleball Workshop FREE! Baton Classes Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and Learn the skills to twirl baton and enjoy the skill levels. The game resembles tennis and plays on fun of twirling with the Islanderettes. a smaller court with a wooden paddle and small ball Classes offered on either Tuesdays or Thursdays at with holes. This workshop is designed to get you Poquoson Elementary School. playing and enjoying the game! Ages 4 and Up Times and day 4-7pm based on age and skill level. Registration is in 3 sessions for the year. Do you want to learn how to play this fun sport that Session 1 begins September 19-Mid January. is a lot like tennis? Do you enjoy socializing with Session 2 will run Mid January thru Recital in May/June other adults? Join us for these sessions to learn all Session 3 -Summer option about the new and upcoming sport of Pickleball. Each session has a minimum of 15 hours of instruction. Satuday, October 12 9-10:30am or Cost: $25 registration fee & $100 for Sessions. Saturday, October 26 at 9-10:30am Fee is not pro-rated for late starters. Program: #111 Bring a friend, and a pickleball paddle if you have All participants will need a baton, which will be one, but not required. ordered at an additional cost, approx. $30. The instructor will assist in ordering this item. Learn the rules of the game, scoring and more. All baton students have the option to join the The rules are simple and the game is easy for performance group-Islanderettes. beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced play- Friday Night Lego & Pizza Party! ers. Drop the kids off for a fun and STEM-U-lating Instructor: Dave Bush Friday evening to explore and build with LEGO® bricks. Class is free, we just ask you pre-register at Parents, feel free to relax, go on a date, and enjoy some Community Recreation at least 3 days in advance “me time”. Pizza will be provided for the kids. This is for of each workshop. Must have a minimum of 3 per children ages 5-12. Cost: $28 residents/ $38 non-resi- workshop. dents. 2nd child $5 discount. Times: 6-9pm Location: Municipal Building. Instructor: Chymain Brown, Brick’nit Dates available: Prepare your entry for the Friday, October 25 Program# 127 City Wide Gingerbread Contest Friday, November 1 Program# 128 Kid’s Gingerbread House Workshop Friday, November 15 Program# 129 Minimum of 10 needed. Ages 6-13 Deadline 3 days prior to each Friday. Students will decorate their own Gingerbread House made of Gingerbread! We will provide ALL of the candy and icing for construction! All houses are com- Kid’s Drawing Class pletely edible so you can make a perfect centerpiece Let your imagination take the lead! Do you like drawing for the holidays! Please note any food allergies with but want to work on basic techniques for perspective, registration. All Gingerbread Houses decorated are portaits, shading, tinting and other 3-D techniques. taken home. Ages 8 and up Small materials list Participants are asked to please tie back long hair & provided at the time of registration to include pencils, bring an apron. Cost $20 residents/$30 non-residents sharpener, and drawing pad. Must register 5 days in advance. Dates: November 9, 16, 23 Each class is limited to only 10 participants. 1:00-2:30pm Monday, December 2 4:30-6:30pm Program #119 Deadline to register: October 23. Instructor: Maryann Boho, Certified Wilton Cost $35.00 residents/ $45 non-residents Cake Decorating Instructor Location: Municipal Building Instructor: Holly Horton Program: #131 10 American Red Cross Babysitting Cookie Making & Decorating Training Course Workshop Ages 7-14. Open to ages 11-15. Learn the techniques to decorate, roll out cookies and Must be 11 by the decorate using icing. This cookie workshop will allow start of class. you to create snow flakes and winter cookie shapes Date: Saturday, that will be your canvas for creativity. Learn tech- November 2 niques using buttercream icing for cooking decorat- Time: 9am-4pm. Location: Municipal Building ing. Monday, January 20 2-5pm. If you are planning to babysit, take this class to give Location: Municipal Building you the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and Cost per person: $25 residents/$35 non-residents. responsibly give care for children and infants. This Program: #130 Instructor: Maryann Boho, Wilton training will help participants learn about basic child Certified Decorating Specialist care and basic first aid, while developing their own Parent’s Night Out It’s a Grinchy babysitting business. Participants should bring a lunch. Does not include CPR and First Aid as this is a Christmas Night! separate certification. Inviting all the little Who’s Cost: $50 residents/Non-residents $60 Deadline to register: October 28. Program #124 Ages 5-9 It’s a Grinchy Night- Celebrate a night Fall into Halloween Party with the Grinch on Saturday, December 7 LIttle Kids Spooktacular Time: 4-8pm. Ages 5-8 Make grinchy snacks and play some grinchy games, then enjoy the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Come in your PJ’s for this slumber in/movie night party with Ms. Joann Rogers. Includes: Cheese Pizza, snack, crafts, and movie fun. Location: Municipal Building. Participants should bring a pillow/blanket or sleeping Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls come in bag. Cost: $50 per child. costume to this one of a kind fall Halloween party. En- Deadline to register is December 7. Limited to 15. joy a night of crafty fall fun, spooky games, and a fun Send the Kids to Ms. Joann while you spend a night out scary stories or two. Parents enjoy a night out without getting your last minute Santa gifts. your little ones as they have lots of fall interactive fun Program: #125 & celebrate the joy of Halloween with Ms. Joann. Santa’s Workshop Snack provided as part of the fun. Ages 4-7 This unique craft hour on Date: Saturday, October 12 Time: 5-8pm Sunday, December 8 will allow Location: Odd Road Community Center your little ones time to craft for their Deadline: October 8. Maximum 20. parents or special someone. Kids will Cost: $43 residents/$53 non-residents make a one of a kind gift, and have Santa’s special milk Bring friends! It will be a Howling Good Time and & cookies, along with writing letters to Santa. Scavender hunt included. Lead witch casting spells: Time: 12noon-3pm Municipal Building Joann Rogers Program #127 Cost: $43 residents/$50 non-residents Bring a lunch and we’ll share our Christmas lists. Limited to 20 kids. Deadline: December 1. Take advantage of the free time and make a shopping run without the kids.Santa’s lead instructor: 11 Joann Rogers Program#126 One Stroke Painting Do you have a small business? Is your The Great Pumpkin business still in the planning stages? Do you need help? Patch Fall Project Contact the Office of Economic Development at Paint the Great Pumpkin 757-868-5314. Below are local resources for small patch design and get ready business owners as part of the Hampton Roads Small for fall on this 16x20 canvas. Business Development Center. We’re here to help! This design is perfect for canvas, glass, walls and furniture! The Hampton Roads Small Business This project involves multiple Development Center presents strokes and techniques in learning One Stroke paint- SWaM Certification Session ing. Please bring sketchbook for practice strokes, all October 24 9am-12noon other supplies provided and Are you a small, woman or minority-owned bbusiness participants are encouraged to wear a smock or paint- (SWaM)? Small business owners who are looking to par- ing clothes. Date: Thursday October 10 ticipate in Virginia’s specialized procurment and contract- Time: 6:30-8:30m at the Municipal Building. ing opportuntities are encouraged to become SWaM certi- Instructor: Kim Phillips fied. SWaM certification is a State program established Cost: $43 residents/ $53 non-residents to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. In Register by October 8. Must have 3 minimum. this “Hands On” workshop session you will actually ap- ply for certification by creating your account, receiving Introduction to Watercolor assistance uploading REQUIRED documents and getting Ages 14 to Adult answers to any questions you may have. SBDC staff will Explore the ins and outs of watercolor's vivid colors be on -site to provide guidance. and spontaneous direct brush strokes. Basic techniques include laying washes and reserving highlights Managing Your (both wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques) through Personal & glazing and dry-brush. Basic color theory, Business Credit designing composition and building your painting up November 21 & December 17 from an initial sketch will be covered in the class. 9am-12pm Class meets 3 times, October 28, November 4 & 11 Time: 6:30-­8:00pm Location: Municipal Building In- It costs money to start a business. This workshop offers structor: Holly Horton a wide range of helpful information to help you reach Small materials list provided at the time of registration your financial rogals and make the right choices to fund so you can come to class prepared. the business. With a better understanding of how lenders Cost: $28 residents/$38 non-residents view and assess your company’s creditworthiness, you’ll Deadline: October 24. Program: #136 be better prepared to obtain the funding you need to grow and thrive. Cost is $10. Introduction to Drawing Ages 14 to Adult All classes held at Peninsula Workforce Learn to build composition and working with forms, to Development Center begin drawing landscapes, still life and other item of in- 600 Butler Farm Road terest. Realistic renderings will be our class goal as you For more inforamtion contact 757865-3126 use pencil and sketching techniques. Class meets 3 times, December 2, 9 & 16 Time: 6:30-­8:00pm Location: Municipal Building Instructor: Holly Horton Small materials list provided at the time of registration so you can come to class prepared. Cost: $28 residents/$38 non-residents Deadline: October 24. Program: #136

12 Furniture Painting Tai Chi Workshop- A Flea Market Flip Looking for a non-aerobic form of exercise which Ages 13 to Adult will improve your balance, reduce stress, and improve Turn trash to flexibility? Tai Chi may be the exercise for you. We are treasure and learn offering the Introductory Tai Chi Form how to paint or (9 Movements) in a 6 week series of classes. refinish your This Tai Chi form is designed for beginners but will furniture help more advanced students as well. The class will into a beautiful also include meditative breathing and Qigong, a series and timeless piece. Learn about choosing paints, best of powerful Traditional Chinese medical exercises to paints for the job, and how to dry/wet distress the help maintain overall health. finish. Learn up to 3 different paint techniques. This Participants should wear loose fitting clothes & good course will also cover how to seal your work as well as walking shoes. For adults. All fitness levels welcome. how to use clear/dark waxes on furniture. All supplies Location: Odd Road Community Center. Classes will will be provided and participants are encouraged to be held Monday evenings 4:30-5:30pm wear a smock or painting clothes so you can make your Session is October 7 thru November 18 6 weeks. own samples to take home! Thursday, October 3 Cost: $57 residents; $67 non-residents 6:30-8:30pm Municipal Building Instructor: Kim Instructor: Jack Fuller Phillips Must have 3 minimum. Class minimum of 8. Register 5 days before the Cost: $55 residents/ $65 non-residents Program #115 session starts. Program: #116 Introducing Instructor Mr. Jack Fuller One Stroke Painting Jack teaches Tai Chi from Richmond to Linus’ Christmas Tree Paint Project the Middle Peninsula and is a resident of Mathews County. Jack has been a trained Ages 15 to Adult Tai Chi instructor for over 17 years and Learn to paint Kim Phillips’ Linus’ Tree design has over 600 students at various learning on 10x20 canvas. This project involves multiple venues and recreation courses. Jack strokes and techniques in learning One Stroke has made his own Tai Chi CD, and loves to painting. Please bring sketchbook for practice share the benefits of practicing Tai Chi and strokes, all other supplies provided and how it can benefit you. participants are encouraged to wear a smock or painting clothes. Thursday, November 14 6:30-8:30pm Municipal Building Instructor: Kim Phillips Register by November 12. Must have 3 min. Cost: $43 residents/$53 non-residents 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 writ- ten 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/non-residents: $65 Each course limited to 10 students. Must register 5 days in advance of the course. Choose the date when registering: October 23 #120 13 November 13 #121 December 11 #122

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.

Guy Fieri’s Dive & Taco Joint Thursday, October 10 Depart 11:00am #161DC

Schlesingers, Newport News, Tuesday, October 29 Depart 11:00am #162DC

Qdaddy’s Pitmaster BBQ, Smithfield Thursday, November 14 Depart 10:30am #163DC

Smithfield Station, Smithfield, Thursday, November 21 Depart 10:30am #164DC

Le Yaca, Williamsburg, Tuesday, December 10 Depart 11:00am #165DC

Vintners Cellar of Yorktown, Thursday, January 16 Depart 11:00an #166Dc

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 them- selves 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 can no longer offer participants a refund or credit regardless of reason for cancellation of the Diner’s Club trips. All registrations are non-refundable. For further details see Trip Registration Form. You’re Invited... To Poquoson’s Senior Adult Center at the Municipal Building Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels delivers hot lunches to seniors ages 60 and over who are homebound due to illness or disability and are unable Join us! to sufficiently prepare meals for Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. themselves. Lunch Served and Fun Activities Located at the Municipal Building This program is supported by 830 Poquoson Ave. funding from federal, state and To attend & register please call 873-0541. local governments. This program is in partnership with the City of Poquoson and Peninsula The rest is funded by recipients of Agency on Aging. the meals, and concerned New participants always welcome. agencies, citizens and donations.

To obtain more information or to receive meals, please contact 873-0541.

This program is supported by the 14 Peninsula Agency on Aging. 3 Ways to Register 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 you may utilize our drop box on the front of the Municipal Building

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. Registration Policies Though we do our best to secure program locations, details, and times, occasionally we must make changes to schedules, times or loca- tions 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 re- member 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 ac- cepted. Payment is accepted in either cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard. When payment is made using credit card a 2.5% conve- nience 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. 15 Please remember that an accurate, complete and legible registration form is vital for us to contact you. Participant Name: Male or Female

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

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard and Visa Name as it Appears on Card______Credit Card Convenience Fee + 2.5% ______Signature:______Expiration:______Special Needs or Accommodations: ______Card #_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _ Ein: ______(on back of card) Make checks payable to I authorize the charges for programs on my card, and I Poquoson Parks & Recreation and understand I will incur a 2.5% convenience fee for Credit mail with form to Card Processing. Poquoson Parks & Recreation 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. A parent/guardian must sign for their children ages 17 and under. address. (Use our drop box for after hours) 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 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 me or my child in the activity listed above, specifically agreeing and consenting to the following where applicable: (1). I agree to allow photographic images of myself (my child) to be taken and utilized for promotional purposes by the City of Poquoson (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 include myself, my child or those in attendance related to my child’s attendance at any time for said behavior.

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.

______16 Participant or Parent/Guardian of Participant Date Poquoson Public Library Bookmarks Volume 21, Issue 4 Fall 2019

Library Card Sign-Up Month The Teeny Tiny Farm In celebration Sunday, Sept 8 3:00 PM of Library Card Sign-Up Month Teeny Tiny Farm will be bringing their petting zoo to there will be a the library. Come spend some time with a wide scavenger hunt variety of tiny farm animals such as a miniature in the library horse, miniature donkey, llama or alpaca, little goats, during September. sheep, pig, and even a cow! We’ll hide a special library card in the library each week. Find it and be entered into a raffle for awesome prizes! Anyone Fall into Gardening who registers for a new library card, or Selected Mondays 7:00 PM renews their expired card will also be entered into the drawing. Kitchen Herb Gardens Oct 21 Your library card gets you access to great Learn the basics of how to grow and use fresh things year-round, but during herbs for cooking. Plant your own herb garden to Library Card Sign-up Month it will take home and put on your windowsill for the winter. also get you the chance to win $100 Flower Bulbs 101 Oct 28 from the American Library Association! Special Needs or Accommodations: Help us spread the word about the value of libraries Learn the fascinating history of the tulip with ______this September by taking a photo with your library Bethany Beck, a York/Poquoson Master Gardner. ______card and posting it to Instagram or Twitter with the She will also cover how to propagate and grow hashtag #GetLibraryCarded. You'll be automatically bulbs and conclude with how to plant a layered entered in a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card! bulb container, which one lucky audience member Entries can also be submitted by posting a comment will get to take home. or wall post on the I Love Libraries Facebook page. Natural Holiday Decorating Dec 2 Contest runs September 1st - 23rd Bring the outside in by learning how to use natural materials to decorate your house for the holidays with York/Poquoson Master Gardener Merrilyn Dodson. Discover practical tips to make beautiful garlands that will last throughout the holiday season.

Ghost Hunting 101 Tuesday, Oct 29 6:30 PM Spend an eerie evening with Virginia Paranormal Program Registration Investigations as they speak about conducting Youth Programs: 2 weeks before event paranormal research and investigations. Attendees will learn about methods and equipment used by the Family Programs: 4 weeks before event team, as well as popular theories about spirits and Adults Programs: 4 weeks before event unexplained activity.

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Fall STORYTIMES Storybook Science Session 1: Sept 9 - Oct 16 Preschool S.T.E.A.M. rd Session 2: Nov 4 - Dec 18 3 Thursday of the Month 10:30 AM (No Classes Nov 25 - Nov 30) Rhythm and Rhyme (age 2) Sept 19 Dinosaurs Mondays: 10:15 AM Oct 17 Pumpkins Alphabet Soup (age 3) Nov 21 Weather Tuesdays: 10:15 AM Ages 3-5, this program encourages exploring Babygarten (birth to 15 months) children’s books on a whole new level, by Wednesdays: 10:15 AM scientifically testing them! Join us for some fun hands-on book based art and science activities for Toddler Tales (16 months to 24 months) Wednesdays: 11:15 AM your preschooler. Preschool Pals (ages 4-5) Wednesdays: 2:00 PM Preschool Yoga (Child attends with Parent/Caregiver) 1st Thursday of the Month 10:15 AM Sept 5 Oct 3 Nov 7 LEGO Club Ages 3-5, learn poses through songs, stories, and other activities with 8 Monkeys Yoga Studio. Selected Tuesdays 4:45 PM Sept 24 City Scenes Oct 22 Superheroes Family Fun Night Nov 19 Famous Landmarks rd 3 Thursday of the Month 6:30 PM All K-5th graders are invited to imagine and create with us as we build and display unique structures Sept 19 Dino Discovery using these fun themes. Oct 17 Pumpkin Palooza Nov 21 Wonders of Weather Families with youth of all ages are invited to join us as we explore fun book-themed activities including discovering dinosaurs, creating fun pumpkin crafts, and learning all about weather.

Paws to Read Sunday, Oct 6 2:00 PM Pre-K through 5th graders reading on their own are invited to practice their literary skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog.

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2 Poquoson Public Library Teen Scene Kids’ Sp t Teen Programs are open to 6th - 12th graders unless otherwise specified Teen Advisory Board Dungeons & Dragons Fall STORYTIMES Storybook Science nd th th Session 1: Sept 9 - Oct 16 Preschool S.T.E.A.M. 2 Monday of the Month 4:30 PM Teen Edition (6 -12 graders) (except November) Saturday, Oct 26 2:00 PM rd Session 2: Nov 4 - Dec 18 3 Thursday of the Month 10:30 AM (No Classes Nov 25 - Nov 30) Sept 9 Oct 14 Nov 12 Dec 9 Adult Edition Sept 19 Dinosaurs th th Rhythm and Rhyme (age 2) 6 -12 graders are needed to share their ideas and Sunday, Oct 27 1:30 PM Mondays: 10:15 AM Oct 17 Pumpkins abilities to make our library and community a better Nov 21 Weather place. Have fun and make a difference as you add Join us for a review of the basics of this role-playing Alphabet Soup (age 3) game and then start your own adventure as you Tuesdays: 10:15 AM Ages 3-5, this program encourages exploring community service experience to your resume and/or college application. expand your skills battling other players. Babygarten (birth to 15 months) children’s books on a whole new level, by Wednesdays: 10:15 AM scientifically testing them! Join us for some fun hands-on book based art and science activities for Toddler Tales (16 months to 24 months) Wands at the Ready! Wednesdays: 11:15 AM your preschooler. Preschool Pals (ages 4-5) Sunday, Sept 15 2:00 PM Wednesdays: 2:00 PM Preschool Yoga 5th-12th graders get ready to duel with your (Child attends with Parent/Caregiver) knowledge of Harry Potter! We will draw from the 1st Thursday of the Month 10:15 AM books and movies for trivia questions. While you Sept 5 Oct 3 Nov 7 battle, enjoy Harry Potter themed refreshments like chocolate frogs, butterbeer, and edible wands. Points LEGO Club Ages 3-5, learn poses through songs, stories, and will be awarded for best team name and costume. So other activities with 8 Monkeys Yoga Studio. apparate to your library for an afternoon of fun! Selected Tuesdays 4:45 PM Sept 24 City Scenes Oct 22 Superheroes Family Fun Night Nov 19 Famous Landmarks rd 3 Thursday of the Month 6:30 PM All K-5th graders are invited to imagine and create with us as we build and display unique structures Sept 19 Dino Discovery using these fun themes. Oct 17 Pumpkin Palooza Nov 21 Wonders of Weather Families with youth of all ages are invited to join us as we explore fun book-themed activities including discovering dinosaurs, creating fun pumpkin crafts, and learning all about weather. Youthful Yoga Screen Printing Thursday, Oct 3 6:00 PM Thursday, Nov 14 6:00 PM Paws to Read 4th-12th graders, join us for gentle stretching and Learn the basics of screen printing. We will create Sunday, Oct 6 2:00 PM de-stressing. Develop this healthy habit and enjoy a print and apply it to a shirt or bag to take home. enormous benefits. Learn to enhance your flexibility, Learn how to coat and expose a screen, review th Pre-K through 5 graders reading on their own are strength, coordination, and focus all while acquiring types of images appropriate for screen printing, invited to practice their literary skills by reading calming techniques to help you in school and in life. and learn about proper setup and clean up. aloud to a trained therapy dog. Register for all events online or at the Circulation Desk Register for all events online or at the Circulation Desk 19 Poquoson Public Library 3 2 Poquoson Public Library Tech Talks Tech Help Selected Tuesdays 7:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30 PM Speedy Delivery Oct 1 Walk-ins welcome. One-on-one help is available for your internet, computer and tablet usage questions. Learn how to shop online and have groceries We can also help you get started with any of our delivered to your home. We will preview Instacart digital resources. (Food Lion, Kroger, & Aldi), Amazon Prime Now (Whole Foods), and Walmart Delivery and learn how to save time and energy by having groceries Job Help delivered right to your front door. Need assistance with your job search, application process, resume or interviewing skills? Call the iPad/iPhone Photography Oct 15 library to schedule an appointment. Let your iPad/iPhone turn you into a photo bug! Learn how to take, send, edit, save, and have your photos printed. Among Friends Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gifts Nov 5 The Friends of the Poquoson Public Library is a non-profit Preview some of the most popular tech gadgets on organization that provides advocacy and financial support the market before Black Friday and Cyber for the library. The Friends raised $13,000 for library Monday! Learn about and experiment with programming and equipment in Fiscal Year 2019. Become a Amazon's Alexa, Echo Dot, Smart Plug, Fire TV Friend today. Call 766-7931 for more information. Stick, iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface Pro, Tile Key Finder, and more. See what's right for you! Fall Book Sale, Oct 11 - 13 The sale is held in the library lobby with all proceeds benefiting the Poquoson Public Library. Donations to our book sales are accepted year-round during normal library business hours. Cyber Rookies Computer Classes for Beginners $1,000 Scholarship Fridays 10:00 AM Thirty scholarships have been awarded to deserving students since 2003 in honor of retired Library Director, Elizabeth Tai. Basic Microsoft Word Oct 11 This year's recipients were Elizaveta Radkevich, Leah Spradlin, Intermediate Microsoft Word Oct 25 and Noah Wiggins. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have volunteered at the Poquoson Public Basic Microsoft Excel Nov 1 Library. Applications will be available at the library circulation desk and at the PHS Guidance Office in early February. Essay Contest Save the Date Open to all K-12th grade students. Entry forms will be available in January 2020 at the Library and in Poquoson Public Schools.

Holiday Open House Books à La Carte Sunday, Dec 8 Visit our ongoing used book sale located in the back of the library. Shop for bargains on books, CDs and DVDs. Gift cards Holiday Concert and tote bags are also available. Crafts & Activities Book Club Teen Bake Sale Members meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10 AM in DIY Gift Wrapping Station a member’s home to discuss books they have chosen. For more information call 766-7931.

Poquoson Public Library 500 City Hall Avenue Poquoson, Virginia 23662 757-868-3060 [email protected] ⦁ www.poquoson-va.gov/library Jessica Hartley, Director Howard ⦁Maltz, Editor

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Poquoson Public Library 4 Produce for Healthier Living Tech Talks Tech Help Food Bank Distribution Selected Tuesdays 7:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30 PM Eligible Residents of Poquoson & York County WHEN: September 24 October 22 November 26 December 17 Speedy Delivery Oct 1 Walk-ins welcome. One-on-one help is available for your internet, computer and tablet usage questions. Learn how to shop online and have groceries We can also help you get started with any of our TIME: 10am– 1pm WHERE: MUNICIPAL BUILDING– 830 Poquoson Ave. delivered to your home. We will preview Instacart digital resources. A Bag of TEFAP-USDA Commodity foods will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to income eligible (Food Lion, Kroger, & Aldi), Amazon Prime Now households. A short, completely confidential form must be completed. Additionally, a small produce bag will be (Whole Foods), and Walmart Delivery and learn available for distribution. how to save time and energy by having groceries Job Help delivered right to your front door. Need assistance with your job search, application This is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank and our local community groups who process, resume or interviewing skills? Call the iPad/iPhone Photography Oct 15 library to schedule an appointment. graciously assist with distribution. If your group would like to help distribute food please contact Buddy Green Let your iPad/iPhone turn you into a photo bug! at 757-751-5772 Learn how to take, send, edit, save, and have your From the Office of the Building Official photos printed. Among Friends Know Your Zone Before The Storm Arrives Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gifts Nov 5 The Friends of the Poquoson Public Library is a non-profit The Virginia Department of Emergency Management, in Preview some of the most popular tech gadgets on organization that provides advocacy and financial support partnership with local Fire/Emergency Management departments, launched the market before Black Friday and Cyber for the library. The Friends raised $13,000 for library the Know Your Zone initiative to identify areas prone to flooding as well as Monday! Learn about and experiment with programming and equipment in Fiscal Year 2019. Become a neighborhoods where evacuation would be impossible due to flooded streets. Amazon's Alexa, Echo Dot, Smart Plug, Fire TV Friend today. Call 766-7931 for more information. Stick, iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface Pro, Tile Key Know Your Zone serves roughly 1.25 million residents who live in Coastal Finder, and more. See what's right for you! Fall Book Sale, Oct 11 - 13 Virginia, the region of the state most vulnerable to hurricanes and other tropical The sale is held in the library lobby with all proceeds benefiting storms. the Poquoson Public Library. Donations to our book sales are accepted year-round during normal library business hours. Cyber Rookies Zones are designated A through D and provide residents with clarity on whether they should evacuate in an Computer Classes for Beginners $1,000 Scholarship emergency or shelter at home, based on their physical street address and the nature of the emergency event. Fridays 10:00 AM Thirty scholarships have been awarded to deserving students When a serious storm is expected to threaten or impact Virginia’s coastal regions, state and local emergency since 2003 in honor of retired Library Director, Elizabeth Tai. agencies will work with local news media outlets, as well as social media channels, that will then broadcast and Basic Microsoft Word Oct 11 This year's recipients were Elizaveta Radkevich, Leah Spradlin, publish evacuation directives to the public. and Noah Wiggins. The scholarship is open to graduating high Intermediate Microsoft Word Oct 25 Poquoson residents are encouraged to visit www.KnowYourZoneVA.org to determine their evacuation zone. school seniors who have volunteered at the Poquoson Public Basic Microsoft Excel Nov 1 Library. Applications will be available at the library circulation desk and at the PHS Guidance Office in early February. Hurricane season goes from June 1 - November 30 of each year. Traditionally, we only monitor potential storms starting in late August /early September. Many of the things that we consider doing when a storm or event is Essay Contest Save the Date Open to all K-12th grade students. Entry forms will be available upon us can be accomplished early and will cover potential events of all types year round. Now is the time to be- in January 2020 at the Library and in Poquoson Public Schools. ing preparations for a potential event. Several things to consider doing to be prepared are:

Holiday Open House Books à La Carte • One gallon of water per person, 3 day supply Sunday, Dec 8 Visit our ongoing used book sale located in the back of the • Non-perishable food items, canned meat and vegetables, protein and fruit bars, dry cereal, library. Shop for bargains on books, CDs and DVDs. Gift cards food for infants, bottles, wipes, diapers Holiday Concert and tote bags are also available. • Battery powered radios Crafts & Activities Book Club • Flash light(s) rd Teen Bake Sale Members meet the 3 Wednesday of each month at 10 AM in • First aid kit DIY Gift Wrapping Station a member’s home to discuss books they have chosen. For more • Extra batteries information call 766-7931. • Manual can opener • Cell phone chargers Poquoson Public Library 500 City Hall Avenue Poquoson, Virginia 23662 • Prescriptions and non-prescriptions medicines 757-868-3060 • Food, water and serving containers for pets [email protected] ⦁ www.poquoson-va.gov/library Jessica Hartley, Director • Blankets, extra change of clothes, books, puzzles, etc. for kids Howard ⦁Maltz, Editor Dominion Power asks that, should your power go out, contact them at 866-366-4357.

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Poquoson Public Library 4 PUBLIC SERVICE REMINDER

This is your friendly reminder that hurricane season is upon us. If the City is impacted we will likely use contract- ed resources to expedite the debris collection operation. Please be aware that if you intend to dispose of debris from your residence that it must be segretated per the guidelines below.

** Please note: Black trash bags will be considered household garbage and will NOT be picked up by debris removal contractors. If you must bag your storm-generated debris, please use clear plastic bags so contractors can verify the contents.**

Remove or secure appliance doors.

Debris must not block roadway

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Programs & Events Offered by York-Poquoson Cooperative Extension

4-H Summer Camp 2020 Healthy Virginia Lawns Program Youth, ages 9-13, have the Sign up for our Spring Healthy Virginia Lawns opportunity each year to program with visits beginning in March! For $20, participate in a week-long, York/Poquoson Master Gardeners will visit your residential 4-H Summer Camp site, take a soil sample, and provide customized held at the Jamestown 4-H feedback. To register for this program, call the Center in Williamsburg. The Extension office at 757- 890-4940 or visit our dates of camp for 2020, as well website at www.yorkcounty.gov/vce to register as the registration fee, are still to be determined. online. Registration for the camp will open in March, 2020. More information will be posted on our website about registration including information on how to Save the Date: apply to become a Teen Counselor or a Counselor 2020 Horticultural Extravaganza in Training (CIT) as information becomes available. York/Poquoson Master Gardeners will be hosting Visit www.yorkcounty.gov/vce or contact the their Horticultural Extravaganza on March 7, 2020 Extension Office at 757-890-4940. at Tabb High School with a special guest speaker. This educational event features classes, workshops Master Gardener’s Booth at the and vendors. So mark your calendars to join us and spark your knowledge and creativity! Poquoson Seafood Festival The York/Poquoson Master Gardener’s will have a booth at the Poquoson Seafood Festival on October Master Gardener Help Desk 19th and 20th. Bring your plant or insect Got Weeds, Bugs or Plant Disease issues? Give us a call so we can be your plant doctor. A Help Desk identification questions or concerns, or come Master Gardener is available Monday through browse the information table. We will also have a Wednesday from 9:00am-Noon, April through children’s activity making a pollinator craft. October. November through March, a Help Desk Master Gardener will be available on Monday’s only from 9:00am-Noon. Visit our website at www.yorkcounty.gov/vce for more information. You can also email the Master Gardener Help Desk at mailto:[email protected] or call the Extension office at 757-890-4940.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive device services or other accommodations to participate in any of these programs, please call the York/Poquoson Extension Office at 757-890-4940/TDD* to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD (800) 828-1120.

To access any of our events, or to receive more information about our programs, visit www.yorkcounty.gov/vce

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. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg.

23 From the Office of the Registrar Voter Registration Deadline The Next Election is a General Election on November 5, 2019. We will be voting on the following offices: • House of Delegates, 91st District • State Senator, 3rd District • Commonwealth Attorney • Sheriff Voter Registration Deadline The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. To be eligible to vote in the November 5, 2019, General Elec- tion, you must be 18 years of age on or before November 5, 2019, and registered to vote. The last day in which a person may register to vote or make changes to their voter registration is Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Absentee Voting Deadlines Final day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail or online is Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. and in person Saturday, November 2, 2019. Registrants who will not be in the City on Election Day due to education, illness, business or vacation may apply for an absentee ballot in person or by requesting an absentee ballot application in writing to the address below. In person absentee voting will be available during our regular office hours and on Saturday, October 26, 2019 and Saturday, November 2, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Regular Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Polls open 6:00 a.m. and close 7:00 p.m. For more information on elections and voter information please contact The Office of the Director of Elections at 2 0 1 9 l868-3070, u n or cvisit hthe City & Website at: http://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/234/Voter-Registration l e a r nFroms the e Office r i eof Economic s Development Do you have a winning business idea? Ideas welcome! Join us the 2ND Wednesday of each month from Noon – 1:00 pm for the Home-Based Business Lunch & Learn Series.

Bring a bag lunch and enjoy FREE drinks and desserts, provided by the host. Monthly sessions will feature networking, a keynote speaker, and Q&A. 2 0 1 9 l u n c h & MAY 8TH GOODBYE, BOSS! TAKING THE LEAP SEPTEMBERl e 11 aTH r PIVOT n sPOINT: e r RECOGNIZING i e s INTO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP WHENJoin usCHANGE the 2ND Wednesday IS NEEDED of each month from Noon – 1:00 pm for the Sandra Gardner | Bodacious Bazzar Bill Dittmar |Home-Based Executive Business Fusion Lunch & Learn Series. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy FREE drinks and desserts, provided by the host. Start Peninsula is a business building extravaganza for Monthly sessions will feature networking, a keynote speaker, and Q&A. Poquoson City Council Chambers Piggly Wiggly Community Room entrepreneurs in Hampton Roads. Part pitch competi- 500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson 3101 Jefferson Ave., Newport News MAY 8TH GOODBYE, BOSS! TAKING THE LEAP SEPTEMBER 11TH PIVOT POINT: RECOGNIZING INTO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP WHEN CHANGE IS NEEDED tion, part business education, and part celebration of local Sandra Gardner | Bodacious Bazzar Bill Dittmar | Executive Fusion TH TH JUNE 12 SOLOPRENEUR VS. PoquosonOCTOBER City Council Chambers 9 PERFECTINGPiggly Wiggly YOUR Community Room business. Start Peninsula brings together dozens of pas- ENTREPRENEUR: WHICH ARE YOU AND 500 CityPRESENTATION: Hall Ave., Poquoson PASSION,3101 Jefferson CONNECTION Ave., Newport News sionate entrepreneurs with business leaders and mentors HOW SHOULD YOU BE SET UP? JUNE 12&TH RELEVANCESOLOPRENEUR VS. OCTOBER 9TH PERFECTING YOUR ENTREPRENEUR: WHICH ARE YOU AND PRESENTATION: PASSION, CONNECTION to help startups validate and grow new ventures. Nany Gonzales | MOR Consulting Services HOW SHOULDCurtis YOU Cobert BE SET UP? | City of Hampton& RELEVANCE Nany Gonzales | MOR Consulting Services Curtis Cobert | City of Hampton From a pool of numerous business ideas pitched on Tabb Library | 100 Long Green Blvd., Yorktown Tabb LibrarySargent | 100 Long BuildingGreen Blvd., Yorktown Sargent Building 1 Franklin St. (1st Floor Conference Room), Hampton Friday night, 10 semi-finalists are selected to pitch again JULY 101TH Franklin THE INVISIBLE St. BRAND: (1st Floor HOW Conference Room), Hampton TO GET FOUND ONLINE NOVEMBER 13TH QUICKBOOKS QUICK & DIRTY: on Sunday for a chance to win cash and other important TH JULY 10 THE INVISIBLE BRAND: HOW Gretchen Bedell | Odd Moxie TIPS ON PROPER BOOKKEEPING Karen Burnett | By the Book, Inc. Stryker Center, Room 127 TH resources for growing businesses. TO GET FOUND ONLINE 412 N BoundaryNOVEMBER St., Williamsburg 13 QUICKBOOKSBay Transit Center QUICK | 5959 Fiddlers & DIRTY: Green Rd., Gloucester Gretchen Bedell | Odd Moxie TIPS ON PROPER BOOKKEEPING Do you have a great business idea you want to enter? Now AUGUST 14TH WORKING FROM HOME & DECEMBER 11TH HOME-BASED FOR THE MAKINGKaren IT WORK Burnett | By the Book,HOLIDAYS: Inc. LUNCH & LEARN WRAP-UP EVENT is your chance. If you are interested in Pitching an Idea for Stryker Center, Room 127 Zee Worstell | Cumuli Learning Platforms Marilen Crump | ARTINSPIRED 412 N Boundary St., Williamsburg Legacy HallBay in New Transit Town Center | 5959 FiddlersVictory YMCA Green | 101 Long Rd., Green Gloucester Blvd., Yorktown the Start Peninsula Event on November 1-3, 2019 contact 4301 New Town Ave., Williamsburg Charity Gavaza at the Economic Development Office at AUGUST 14TH WORKING FROM HOME & DECEMBERSeating is limited. 11 RSVPTH HOME-BASEDto [email protected] FOR or (757) THE 890-3317. 868-5314. There are free events leading up to the big Pitch

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Seating is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or (757) 890-3317.

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Fall Leaf Program Starts Monday, November 5 Rake them, bag them, & leave them curbside! Review the Solid Waste Calendar for pick-up dates & bagging requirements This program is provided by Solid Waste, for more details call 868-3598.

Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-off

Will be in the pool parking lot from December 26th to January 20th.

Remember, trees must be free of all lights, ornaments and decorations.

Poquoson Household Chemical Collections and Computer Recycling Event Saturday, October 5 8am-12noon

To promote community events for Civic, Community Groups, and Churches, on City Channels 47 (Cox) & 26 (Verizon) at the Poquoson Pool Parking Lot Please email information to at 16 Municipal Drive [email protected] Please visit www.vppsa.org or call 868-3598 for more information. 26 8 Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter 5843 Jeff erson Avenue Newport News, VA 23605 757-933-8900 www.peninsulaanimalshelter.com

Adoption Hours: Monday: 12 pm- 5 pm Tuesday: closed Wednesday: 12 pm - 5 pm Thursday: 12 pm - 5 pm Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 11 am - 5pm Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm View Our Adoptable Owner surrenders, reclaims and stray drop-off s: Pets at: Monday - Sunday https://www.petango.com/ 8 am - 5 pm peninsularegionalanimalshelter Special Promotions Adoption fees: August: Adult dogs: $50 Clear the Shelters September: Small dogs (under 30 lbs)/ Back to School Specials We are On the Road for Pet Adoptions! puppies (under 1 yr): $100 October: The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter was awarded Find Your Fido a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support Adult cats: $50 Fall Felines Kittens: $60 its community outreach eff orts and off -site adoptions November: through the funding of an adoption bus. In April 2019, the Casey Subaru Campaign Senior animals new bus was “unleashed” t0 help reach communities that (over 8 yrs): $38 December: the shelter has not been able to access before, and bring Home for the Holidays awareness through community education and resources Senior animal Animal Angel Tree that will greatly help the public and their pets. to senior adopter January: (65 + yrs): Winter Whiskers “We are very grateful to the Petco Foundation for awarding Fee is waived us this lifesaving grant,” said Shelter Manager Roger Iles. February: “The new adoption bus will allow us to get more animals Pocket Pets: Homeless Animal out of the shelter and into their forever homes by taking $5 - $20 Awareness Week adoptable animals to off -site events and increase the depending on the type March: public’s awareness of our shelter. We encourage folks to St. Catrick’s Day look for this new bus out in the community and to stop by and see some of the amazing companion animals that we have for adoption.” Volunteers Needed! Follow our Facebook page to see where our bus is visiting We’re always looking for volunteers who have a passion next! for helping animals and their community! Opportunities include: animal care, dog walking, cat socializing, Honor a special person administrative tasks, off -site event support and fostering. or pet with a See our website for information and the volunteer Pet Paver on our application. shelter walkway!

The Newport News Animal Services Division serves and protects the citizens and animals of our City. Our qualifi ed and compassionate animal services personnel are dedicated to providing the most humane services possible. Animal Services Offi ce Some of our major services are: Located at the Peninsula Regional • Animal cruelty investigations Animal Shelter • Community education programs 5843 Jeff erson Avenue • Safe capture of stray domestic animals Newport News, VA 23605 • City animal licensing Call 757-595-PETS (7387) for both • Enforcement of State and City complaints and the offi ce. animal laws and ordinances • Pet rescues Patrol Hours: 7 am to 9 pm daily • Tethering complaint investigations Emergency Service Hours: 9 pm • Plus many more services related to domestic animals! until 7 am daily 27 Poquoson Is PRSRT STD The Place U S Postage 830 Poquoson Ave PAID Poquoson, VA 23662 Hampton, VA

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