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WILLIAMSBURG BOAT CLUB APPOINTS NEW ROWING DIRECTOR

Sharon Kriz has been announced as the new Director of Rowing for the Williamsburg Boat Club.
Kriz is a former decorated rower who competed nationally and internationally, including with the USA U23 National Team and at the World Championships.
She has coached rowing since 2000, previously leading Saugatuck and Maritime Rowing Clubs.
Kriz has consistently qualified athletes for the USRowing Youth National Championships since 2007.
She prefers coaching junior rowers to help them develop as athletes.
Kriz sought a community-focused club like Williamsburg Boat Club where she could lead the entire program.
Her goals include elevating the club, increasing membership, and focusing on the process of training and racing.
The club will host a free National Learn to Row Day on June 7-8, requiring pre-registration.

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Williamsburg Boat Club Announces New Director of Rowing

HIGH TIDE HARBOR DEBUTS AT WATER COUNTRY USA

Water Country USA opened for the summer season.

The park’s new High Tide Harbor attraction officially opened on May 23 at 1:30 p.m.

High Tide Harbor is a multi-level interactive water play area designed for families.

It features over 100 interactive water elements and multiple slides.

The attraction has no height requirement for visitors.

It is located near other park areas with seating and rental cabanas available.

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High Tide Harbor Officially Opens at Water Country

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NEW LITERACY PROGRAM LAUNCHED BY WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY

Williamsburg Regional Library has launched a new literacy-focused pilot program.
Called Mondays @ Frink, it is a weekly event held at the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center.
The program aims to promote reading, learning, and community engagement across generations.
It offers activities for families like games and storytimes.
Special events and a literacy CAFE are available for senior citizens.
The library seeks to bring its resources into spaces that are part of everyday life.
The program was made possible through community support and facility partnership.
Mondays @ Frink is free and open to everyone.

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Williamsburg Regional Library Launches New Literacy-Focused Pilot Program 

NEWS BRIEFS MAY 23

Highland resumed archaeological digs at the site of James Monroe’s original home, visible weekdays until July 3. UMFS is hosting virtual information sessions in May to recruit foster parents, especially for older youth. Chick-fil-A Coastal VA’s 18th annual charity race on May 24 will support the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Del. Chad Green and others will host a safe driving roundtable on May 27 to discuss reducing road incidents. York County is holding a public meeting on May 28 regarding the proposed Yorktown Freight Shed Pavilion. James City County is seeking applicants for appointment to the Virginia Peninsula Community College Board. Gloucester County will hold a public meeting on May 28 to discuss data centers and a potential Technology Overlay District. VDOT is requesting feedback via online surveys until May 30 on five Hampton Roads transportation planning studies.

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News Briefs for May 23

Touch of Glamour PMU, a new private beauty studio specializing in permanent makeup operated by Suratchanee Klas, has opened at 116 Sandy Point Ridge in the Powhatan Secondary area.
A housing market report released May 1 by the Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors for the first quarter of 2025 showed resilient prices despite a 12% drop in sales volume, with the median price rising 8% to $439,900.
Udder Nonsense, a new dairy farm and creamery offering gelato, cheese, and butter, is now open at 12800 The Glebe in Charles City County and will host Farm Day events on May 25, June 15, and July 6.
Chicken Salad Chick plans to open its Williamsburg location in Settlers Market the week of May 27, celebrating with a week of events and giveaways.
The BP gas station on Route 5 in Five Forks has temporarily closed for renovation and is expected to reopen under new management.
Column 15 coffee roastery and cafe opened a new location on May 10 within The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness, celebrating a ribbon cutting on May 13 at 1309 Jamestown Road, Suite 204.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of The Pampered Bath on May 16 in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.

COLONIAL ITALIAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATION MEATBALL COOK-OFF EVENT

The Colonial Italian American Organization, CIAO, is hosting a meatball cook-off.
The event will take place at Frothy Moon on May 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ten chefs will compete for a people’s choice award at the cook-off.
Money raised from the event will go towards scholarships for local students.
The organization aims to grow its scholarship fund from $4,000 to $10,000.
CIAO was established in 1988 and is open to anyone interested in Italian culture.
Tickets for the cook-off are $20 each.
More information and registration details are available on the CIAO website.

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Colonial Italian American Organization to Host Meatball Cook-off

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURES IN HISTORIC TRIANGLE

James City County offices, recreation centers, libraries, and convenience centers are closed.
James City County parks, park stores, and guest services remain open.
James City County curbside recycling collection is delayed by one day starting May 26.
City of Williamsburg offices and the Quarterpath Recreation Center are closed.
Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg follows normal operating hours.
Williamsburg garbage collection is on its regular schedule, but recycling is delayed by one day.
York County offices, courts, libraries, and Social Services are closed.
York County curbside garbage collection is not affected.
York County curbside recycling is delayed by one day.
The York County Waste Management Facility (including Citizen Drop Off and Recycling Center) is open.

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Memorial Day Closures Around the Historic Triangle

VDOT LIFTS LANE CLOSURES FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL

VDOT is suspending most highway work zones and temporary lane closures for Memorial Day weekend.
The suspension is effective from noon Friday until noon Tuesday, May 27.
Some semi-permanent work zones may still be encountered.
Travelers can use VDOT resources like the 511 app and website for real-time information and travel trends.
Recommendations are provided for using Hampton Roads tunnels, suggesting the MMMBT as an alternative to the HRBT.
VDOT offers safety tips including buckling up, avoiding distractions, obeying speed limits and the Move Over law.
Travelers are encouraged to use rest stops and avoid littering.
Contact information is available for reporting hazardous conditions.

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VDOT Lifts Lane Closures For Memorial Day Weekend

VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HEALTH SCIENCE CAMP

Virginia Peninsula Community College will host a Health Science Summer Camp.
The camp takes place July 7-10.
It is located at the Historic Triangle Campus.
It is free to attend for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th-graders.
Students will explore VPCC’s Health Science programs.
Dean Michelle Alexander and Professor Khaliah Wilson previewed the camp.

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Hometown Radio Interview: Virginia Peninsula Community College To Host Health Science Summer Camp [AUDIO]