Sharing the News of King William County Government
Friday, July 15, 2022 |
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Good Luck King William County Little League! Three teams are off to the State Little League Championships. Best of luck and safe travels to all! |
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 | July is National Parks & Recreation Month
July 16th 9am-Noon, Sandy Pt. State Forest
July 16th 8am-Noon, West Point Pavilion
July 17th 2:30pm, County Board Room
July 19th 6pm, Hamilton-Holmes MS
July 19th 6pm, West Point High School
July 20th KWC Health Dept. Call 804-769-4988 for an appt.
July 20th 6pm, 620 Airport Road
July 20th 7pm, County Board Room |
| | | July 21st 10am-3pm, Parks & Rec Comm. Ctr.
July 21st 4-7pm, MVFD Station
Friday, July 22nd 4-7pm, KWHS Parking Lot
July 23rd 8am-Noon, West Point Pavilion
July 25th 7pm, County Board Room
July 25th 6:30pm, Town Hall
July 28th 10am-4pm, Historic Courthouse
July 30th 8am-Noon, West Point Pavilion
August 2nd National Night Out Details Coming Soon! |
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Blood Drive at the King William Community Center Thursday, July 21st, 10am-3pm 7890 Richmond Tappahannock Highway in Aylett Sign up today and save a life! Click on See Times to go to the registration portal. |
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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. |
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| Summer Safety Tips Water Safety
Not including boating incidents, on average about 10 people die from drowning every day in the United States, according to Injury Facts® the annual statistical report on unintentional injuries produced by the National Safety Council. Drowning is the single leading cause of death of children ages 1-4. Living in a county surrounded by water, it's especially important to learn as much as possible about water safety and drowning prevention.
Resources to Check Out:
The CDC's Body and Mind (BAM) classroom resources for teachers has awesome information geared towards kids and teens including how to be safe when visiting water parks.
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| | | It's Almost Here! July 22nd & August 19th
The King William County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has two Friday Farmers Market and Family Fun Nights planned this summer on July 22 and August 19 from 4-7pm in the parking lot of King William High School. The EDA will use the events as pilots for what could be more regular events in 2023. The event features local produce and meat vendors, artisans, crafters, and several County departments including Parks & Rec and Fire & EMS. Family fun will include live farm animals, agricultural activities for children, food trucks, and more. Vendors - It's not too late to join us! FOOD TRUCKS WELCOME. No fee is being assessed by the EDA for either night. Visit the County website to complete a vendor interest form online, download a paper copy, download and read the Farmer's Market and Family Fun Night Operational Rules, or download a flyer with all pertinent information to share.
Invite your family & friends to join you for this fun community night and enjoy some of the tastes & talents of King William County! |
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Fire Recovery for Downtown Tappahannock Tappahannock Main Street Association launches fundraising effort to help victims TAPPAHANNOCK, VA – Today, the 200 Block of Prince Street in our beloved historic district of downtown Tappahannock was engulfed in flames. Businesses and buildings are reduced to ash. Fire crews from all local jurisdictions and across the state responded to the blaze. However, the fire remains active at this time and the full effects will not be known for several days. In the wake of the disaster, Tappahannock Main Street Association has established a relief fund for victims of the fire. Please visit gofundme.com/Tappahannock to donate. Although time and insurance may ease some of today’s pain, many immediate needs and rebuilding efforts will require our assistance. “We ask the widespread network of people who love our river town to help lighten the load of this disaster on our community by giving any amount to help the victims,” said Tappahannock Main Street Association Director Beth Sharpe. “All proceeds will go directly to the affected employees and businesses.” Tappahannock Main Street Association is actively working at this time to feed and hydrate all first responders on site. We thank local donors for making this possible, including Roma Ristorante Italiano, Bella Pizza & Italian Restaurant, Lowe’s, Food Lion, and Walmart. The list of generous community members continues to grow, and we are deeply grateful for this support. Affected business and property owners are asked to reach out to Tappahannock Main Street Association in the coming days to make arrangements. |
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| Featured Pets “Cactus” is a gorgeous female Pointer mix that’s about 4-5 years old and weighs 45lbs. She is an extremely affectionate girl who loves snuggles, does great with other dogs/cats, and seems comfortable with children. “Melvin” is a charming male kitten that’s about 3.5 months old. He’s a super sweet guy that gets along great with other kitties.
Visit the Animal Shelter's website and Facebook page for the most up-to-date information including handy pet care informational pamphlets.
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| | | **Special Committee** King William County VA250 Planning Committee The Virginia America 250 Commission (VA250) was created in 2020 by the General Assembly to prepare for and commemorate the 250th anniversary of Virginia’s participation in American independence. Local committees will aid in planning and coordinating programs occurring within the locality for the commemoration period of 2022-2026 with support from the Board of Supervisors.
The King William County VA250 Planning Committee will include representatives from tourism, education, economic development, museums and historic sites, local historical and cultural groups, universities and colleges, Tribal representatives, and government representatives.
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Sincerely,
Percy C. Ashcraft County Administrator (804) 769-4926 |
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