Sharing the News of King William County Government
Friday, September 23, 2022 |
|
| We Want to Hear from You! Citizen Recreation Survey
As the County looks at different options to improve quality of life for King William citizens, we need to know what's important to you.
Take the Citizen Recreation Survey and share your thoughts on existing and potential recreational opportunities in King William County. |
|
 | September is National Preparedness Month
September 23rd-October 2nd
September 23rd 5-8pm, Pavilion at Riverwalk Park
September 23rd 6:30pm, Mangohick VFD
September 24th 8am-Noon, Pavilion at Riverwalk Park
September 24th 6-10pm, Colonial Downs
September 25th
September 25th Entries Close at 5pm, State Fair
September 26th 7pm, County Board Room
September 26th 6:30pm, West Point Town Hall
September 28th 9am-3pm, NAACP KW Branch
September 28th 7pm, Saluda September 30th 6:30pm, Mangohick VFD |
| | | September 30th - 5-10pm October 1st - 10am-6pm Downtown West Point
October 2nd
October 3rd 7pm, County Board Room
October 4th 7pm, County Board Room
October 6th 7pm, Parks & Rec Community Ctr.
October 7th 6:30pm, Mangohick VFD
October 8th 10am-3pm, 694 Sharon Road, K
October 8th 7pm, KW Recreation Park
October 9th
October 10th
October 12th 7pm, County Board Room
October 13th 10am-4pm, Historic Courthouse
October 14th 6:30pm, Mangohick VFD
October 15th 8am-1pm, 360 Hardware |
| |
|
Know of something fun or important happening in King William County? Click on the Submit a Local Event button below to send us an email and tell us about it. Please be sure to include the date, time, location, and any other details someone would need to know in order to participate. |
|
| Help Make a Child's Dream Come True This Christmas
Many years ago, King William County citizens came together to start a program to assist parents in providing Christmas wishes for the children of King William County and the Town of West Point. A non-profit organization called King William Emergency Ministry Inc., provided the gifts that were delivered to families each Christmas season.
In 2010, they passed the torch on, and the Christmas Dreams program was born. With the assistance of the King William Department of Social Services, they were able to continue to provide for community children, including infants through the age of 18. With the help of donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and civic organizations, Christmas Dreams has been able to meet the needs of community children with gifts to supplement families’ Christmas. In 2021, they provided gifts for 346 children.
To learn more about the program and how you can help, visit their website.
|
| | | Saturday, October 8th - 7pm King William Rec Park
King William Parks & Rec is excited to announce that "Jungle Cruise" will be shown at their next Movies in the Park event! The movie begins at 7pm and the cost is $5 per person. The cost helps to pay the licensing fee that is required for the showing of movies in public.
Big Mike's Sweet Treats will be there selling goodies or you can pack your own snacks.
Bring your own chairs, blankets, and/or towels to sit on and come join us for a great night of fun!
|
| |
|
| Pets of the Week "Memphis" is a strapping male Pit Bull who is around 2 years old and weighs 65 lbs. He came to the Shelter after he was left at an abandoned home. He is a big lovebug that just wants all the attention and snuggles! Memphis doesn’t do the greatest with other males or cats but would likely do great with a female dog around his size! He is heartworm negative and started on monthly prevention. "Strawberry" is a gorgeous female Boxer/Pit Bull mix that's about 1 year old and weighs 65 lbs. She was surrendered to the Shelter because her owner lost their home. She is a calm and well-behaved girl that loves going for walks! She does great on the leash, knows how to sit, and loves to snuggle! She is heartworm negative and started on prevention. |
See below for more RAS news! |
| | | Future of the King William Farmers Market
After two successful pilot events this summer, the King William Economic Development Authority (EDA) is looking for a citizens’ board to organize and operate the Farmers Market for the future. EDA members voted unanimously to turn the operation over to interested citizens and provide advice and guidance as necessary.
The citizens’ board would be responsible for deciding where and when the markets will be held; recruiting and securing vendors; publicizing the events; deciding on how to financially support the market; and the coordination setup, trash pickup, etc.
If you are interested in helping to keep the Farmers Market active in the central region of the County, send us an email.
We invite those who visited the pilot events or participated as a vendor to give us feedback, which we’ll share with the citizens’ board to help them along. |
| |
|
November 8, 2022 General Election Information - Voter Registration Deadline - October 17th
- In-person early voting is happening now. Visit the Administration Building Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm through Nov 5th.
- Saturday voting is available on October 29th and November 5th from 8am-4pm.
- Curbside voting is also available. Contact the Registrar’s Office at (804) 769-4952 when you arrive.
- For more information and important dates, visit the County website.
|
|
All Points Broadband is working with the County to provide fiber-to-the-home service to all parts of the county not already slated for broadband through other grant projects. Make sure you register your address on their website. This information will help them ensure universal coverage and finalize their construction sequence. All Points will be giving a project update at the November 7th Board of Supervisors Work Session.
Xfinity (Comcast) service is available in very limited areas of the County. Check their website to see if coverage is available at your address.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices. Click on the photos below to learn more, see if you qualify, and apply. |
|
THE LATEST NEWS:
THE USUAL IMPORTANT THINGS:
|
|
Sincerely,
Percy C. Ashcraft County Administrator (804) 769-4926 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
