Category: Events

NEWS BRIEFS FOR JAN 17

The Scout Guide national publication celebrated reaching 100 markets with the opening of The Scout Guide Santa Fe.
DAV and RecruitMilitary are hosting a free virtual career fair for veterans and military spouses on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The James City County Department of Social Services office will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18.
The Virginia Department of Health issued shellfish closures for the Poquoson River, Chisman Creek, and Bennett Creek effective June 15.
Carolyn Keurajian is stepping down as President and CEO of The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra later this summer.

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News Briefs for Jan 17

TABITHA SEWER STUDIO RELOCATES TO OUTLET MALL

Tabitha Sewer Studio has moved to the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
Owner Tabitha Sewer is a sewing influencer, business professor, and U.S. Air Force veteran.
The new location features a Maker Lab offering various crafts.
Craft options include “Sugarcoating,” “Cabin Craft,” “Adopt a Pal,” and “The Glow Up.”
The studio will also sell fabric and Tabitha Sewer’s designed products.
Sewer feels blessed and lucky about the expansion.
A dedicated room is available for sewing classes and private events.
An official ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for June 27.

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Tabitha Sewer Studio Expands to New Location in Outlet Mall

Thousands attended the largest “No Kings” rally in the region at the Williamsburg-James City Courthouse on Saturday night. The protest organized by Williamsburg JCC Indivisible was one of many nationwide against the Trump administration’s actions and policies. Speakers included Democratic candidate Jessica Anderson and retired Army officer Herb Jones. Organizers estimated around 4,000 people attended the rally, which aimed to reject authoritarianism, billionaire first politics, and militarization of democracy. Attendees expressed concerns about the state of the country and growing intolerance. The event coincided with Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the US Army, and protested President Trump’s parade celebration.

The Virginia Racial Healing Institute will host its fourth annual Journey to Racial Healing on Saturday, June 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Stryker Center in Williamsburg. The free event features speakers Charles Holman III and Bill Sizemore discussing their family ties to slavery. Holman is a Black lawyer and genealogist whose ancestor was enslaved by the Bush family ancestors. Sizemore is a white retired journalist whose ancestor enslaved people. The event includes refreshments and access to a Juneteenth art exhibit. Registration is required to attend.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll attended an Army 250th birthday commemoration in Yorktown on Thursday.
Fort Eustis in Newport News will host a free public celebration for the Army’s 250th birthday on Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Murphy Field.
The Fort Eustis event includes family activities, vehicle displays, a concert, and 8:30 p.m. fireworks, requiring adult visitors to present a government ID.
Additional Army 250th anniversary events on Saturday in Yorktown include a Governor’s band performance and historical presentations at the American Revolution Museum, accessible with museum admission.
A paid theatrical presentation called The American Soldier will also be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown.

The York-James City-Williamsburg NAACP hosts a Juneteenth Community Fest at Freedom Park Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring music, food, and history.
York County holds its fourth annual community event at the McReynolds Athletic Complex Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with food trucks, games, and a concert.
Jamestown Settlement commemorates Juneteenth with a Prelude to Juneteenth event Sunday at 1 p.m., including a film screening and an optional guided paddle.
Admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is free on June 19, offering exploration of African and African American history.
Colonial Williamsburg features various events, including a Juneteenth Sunrise Service Sunday at 6 a.m. at the Compton Oak tree.
Colonial Williamsburg hosts blacksmith demonstrations June 17-19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the public armory.
The African Baptist Meeting House holds its groundbreaking on Nassau Street June 19 at 9 a.m. in Colonial Williamsburg.
The Williamsburg Bray School opens publicly June 19 at 10 a.m., allowing visitors to explore its history with enslaved and free Black students.
William & Mary presents its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sadler Center with food, music, and soul line dancing.
The Village Initiative hosts its fifth annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at City Square Park June 19 from noon to 6 p.m., featuring a parade, food, entertainment, and youth crowning.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS CELEBRATES ARMY 250TH WITH PUBLIC FESTIVAL

Joint Base Langley-Eustis invites the community to a free Army 250th Birthday Festival at Fort Eustis on June 13.

This is the first time Fort Eustis has opened its gates to the public since 2018.

The event features family-friendly activities like live music, laser tag, bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, and food.

Interactive displays of Army vehicles, helicopters, watercraft, and gear will be available.

Gates open at 2 p.m., with a concert by The Nashville Nights Band at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 8 p.m.

A valid state or government-issued photo identification is sufficient for entry; a REAL ID is not required.

The festival celebrates 250 years of Army history and thanks the community for its support.

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ICYMI: Joint Base Langley-Eustis Invites Community to Celebrate Army 250th Birthday Festival

WJCC SCHOOLS CELEBRATE GRADUATES

Seniors from Warhill, Jamestown, and Lafayette high schools held their annual parade.
The celebration took place on Duke of Gloucester Street on June 4.
Graduates rode in decorated cars and motorcycles.
Students showed off their college choices by wearing gear and waving flags.
Families lined the street to watch the parade.
Graduation ceremonies for the three schools are scheduled for June 7.

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PHOTO GALLERY: WJCC Schools Celebrate Graduating Seniors with Duke of Gloucester Street Parade

The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center’s annual members’ art show is now open through July 25 at 110 Westover Ave. The show features 75 competitive pieces in various mediums including paintings, drawings, and photography. Visitors can vote for a favorite piece, and all artwork is for sale. The gallery is free and open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; more information is available at visitwcac.org. Bruton Parish’s Candlelight Concert series presents Bruton Baroque in Couperin’s “Les Concerts Royaux: A Tour of France” on June 14 at 8 p.m. The concert features an ensemble of musicians including Kelsey Andrew Schilling on Baroque bassoon and recorder. Tickets are $20, or $10 for youth and students, available at the door or brutonparish.org. A recap covers the Virginia Arts Festival’s May 21 performance by the Zemlinsky Quartet with pianist Olga Kern at William & Mary’s Concert Hall, highlighting works by Suk, Beethoven, and Dvořák. Another recap details Opera in Williamsburg’s production of “Madama Butterfly” at the Kimball Theatre, praising vocal and dramatic aspects and noting the May 25 matinee was sold out.

Yorktown is commemorating the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s 1775 Virginia campaign this weekend. The event focuses on Virginia’s last royal governor and his flight from Williamsburg. Activities include military encampments, musical performances, ship tours, and family activities. Most events are free and open to the public. The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will also be open Friday through Sunday. Interpreter David Pondolfino will portray Lord Dunmore, explaining his perspective on events like the gunpowder removal from Williamsburg.