KG Parks & Rec Summer Events
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KG PARKS & REC SUMMER EVENTS
•Hook a Kid on Golf - Green Level Site: Cameron Hills • Cost $82.50 • Ages: 8-15 Dates: July 8-12 Time: 9 a.m.-12 noon
•One on One Basketball Camp • Site: KGMS Cost: $125 • Ages: 8-15 Dates: July 15-19 Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
•Youth Track Camp Site: KGMS Cost: $25 • Ages: 6-14 Dates: July 15-19 Time: 6p.m.-8 p.m.
•Middle School and High School Football Camp Site: KGHS Cost:$40 • Ages:12-18 Dates: July 15-18 Time: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
•Tennis Camp Site: KG Tennis Center • Ages: 6-8 Dates: July 22-26 Time: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Cost:$40 • Ages: 9-11 Dates: July 22-26 Time: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Cost:$50 • Ages: 12-17 Dates: July 22-26 Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Cost:$50
•Co-Rec Basketball Camp Site: KGMS Cost:$85 • Ages: 8-15 Dates: July 29-Aug. 2 Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
•Tumbling Camp Site: OKGES Gym Cost:$80 • Ages: 5-15 Dates: August 12-16 Time: 9 a.m.-noon
•Cheer Tumbling Camp Site: OKGES Gym Cost:$80 • Ages: 5-15 Dates: August 12-16 Time:1-4 p.m.
•Gymnastics Camp Site: OKGES Gym • Ages: 5-15 Dates: August 19-23 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Cost:$80 • Ages: 5-15 Dates: August 19-23 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost:$160
Community Calendar
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Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace starts in October 2013. Find out what you need to do. Visit www.healthcare.gov. This site provides excellent information, explains options, and ways to prepare for this change in all our healthcare coverage. There is also a section for small businesses so they can find the best plan for their employees.
L.E. Smoot Memorial Library Summer Hours
Starting June 10, 2013 the Library hours will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Friday closed; Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sunday closed.
Starting June 5, 2013
Wee Readers, ages 0-3, will be Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.;
Ready Readers, ages 3-5, will be Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
KG PARKS & REC SUMMER EVENTS
Tons of stuff to do at the KG Parks & Rec - press here to find just a few -
to get the entire catelog of events, follow this link - And have fun!
Caroline County Agricultural Fair to be held July 10 –13, 2013
Four fun-filled days jam packed with activities and entertainment to delight ALL ages! Regular Admission: $5.00 age 11 & up; Kids 10 & under – FREE!
Visit www.carolinefair.com for complete details
Thursday, June 20
KGC-Historical Society Annual Picnic. 6 p.m. at Cleydael, 7144 Peppermill Road. Bring a dish to share. All invited to attend! No meetings until September 2013.
Friday-Sunday June 21-23
3rd Annual Colonial Beach Blues Festival. At the High Tides on the Potomac, 205 Taylor St. Fri-5-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon-11 p.m. and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Net Proceeds to benefit OAR-the Organization for Autism Research. $25 for 3 day pass. Call (804) 214-0312 for more information and to get your tickets.
Saturday, June 22 through Sunday, June 23
ARRL Field Day - The KG Amateur Radio Operators Club, call sign KG4VA,will be setting up at the American Legion building, 10021 Dahlgren Rod for Field Day activities starting at 8 a.m. Sat. & running thru mid afternoon on Sunday.
Saturday, June 22
6th Annual Poker Run to benefit KG Animal Rescue League. Sponsored by the OFB Club, Roma’s and Steamers, the event will happen, rain or shine. Starts at Roma’s with a breakfast buffet at 10 a.m. 1st bike out at 11 a.m. Last bike in by 5 p.m. Call Diane, (540) 903-5116 or go to www.ofbclub.org.
Basic Trappers Course. 8-6 p.m. Register at http://register-ed.com/events/view/32347. This is in King George County and promises to be a good course. Youth are encouraged to attend.
Friday, June 28
Small Town, Big Sound. Annual concert series in Tappahannock. Atkins Park (Prince Street). $12 in advance, $15 at the gate. Gates open at 6 p.m., shows start at 6:30. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, & sunscreen. First concert: Rattlesnake Creek Bluegrass Band. (www.revernation.com/rattlesnakecreekbluegrassband). No outside coolers, beverages or food. Check out www.tappahannockconcerts.com.
Friday June 28/Sat. June 29
Used Book Sale. Smoot Library on Dahlgren Road. Friday-Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.- 3p.m. Paperbacks 50cents; hardcover $1; grab bags $2 (sorted by author, genre, etc.) (540) 775-7951.
Tuesday, July 2
Regular meeting of the KG Democratic Committee, old KGMS on Dahlgren Rd, at 7 p.m. Room #1 of the Library. All are welcome and bring a friend.
NARFE Assn. Northern Neck Chapter 1823 to meet at 1 p.m., to tour historic Christ Church, on Route 646 in Irvington. Christ Church requests a $5 per person donation for the tour. An ice cream social will follow the tour. Contact BJ (804)580-8666 for additional information or if you plan to attend. The NARFE Chapter 1823 executive board will meet at noon.
Thursday, July 4
14th annual Independence Day Celebration hosted by the historic town of Port Royal, VA. Events run 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. FREE Admission. Period music & dancing; reenactments, surry rides, silent auction and more. Food & beverages available for purchase. www.historiportroyal.com
Monday, July 10
2013 Day of Caring Informational Session. 12-1:30 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch, at the Rappahannock United Way office, 3310 Shannon Park Drive, Fred’brg. Contact Terri Center Terri Center
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. to RSVP by July 5, or call (540) 373-0041, ext 314.
July 10 –13
Caroline County Agricultural Fair: Four fun-filled days jam packed with activities and entertainment to delight ALL ages! Regular Admission: $5.00 age 11 & up; Kids 10 & under – FREE! Visit www.carolinefair.com for complete details and to find out where you may purchase Discount Carnival Ride Wristbands and find Coupons for FREE Admission to the Fair! Caroline County Agricultural Fair – 8332 County Fair Lane – Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Friday, July 19
King George Rec. Dept. Instructor: Rick Wilks (540-775-4625)
July 29 - August 2
The King George Art Guild continues its tradition of supporting art education by offering free children’s summer art classes , for students ages 7-17. To register or for further information, call Carrol Morgan at 540-775-5204 or 540-760-6928.
Saturday, August 10
Disabled Veterans Fun Day Sealston Sports Complex at noon.
Saturday, August 24
Hunter Education class King George Middle School at 8 a.m. Stanley Burrell (540) 582-5492
Saturday, September 14
Third Annual Deer Hunting Seminar at Caledon State Park at 8 a.m. Rick Wilks (540) 775-4625
Saturday, September 21
Sixth Annual Youth Outdoor
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Feds sign off on Nice Bridge planning study
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The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced last week that the final environmental document for the Nice Bridge Improvement Project was recently approved by the Federal Highway Administration, which marks an end to the project’s planning phase for eventual construction of a new bridge.
leave the baking to them!
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Members of Hanover-with-Brunswick Episcopal Parish were decked out in red for annual Cookie Boutique Saturday morning at St. John’s on Rt. 3 in the Courthouse. Pictured are Jake Galloway, Cara Estevez, Holly Beal, Page Wessel, Pat Gaines, Stacey-Lynn Estes, Amber Kintz, Michaele Morton and Julie Huffman.
Voorhees Natural Preserve restored thanks to a little help from friends
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The beautiful views and trails at the Voorhees Natural Preserve will remain closed over the holidays, but it’s a giant step closer to opening thanks to a little help from some friends.
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