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Summer 2026 Beehive

The Beehive is a quarterly community newsletter, free to all county residents, containing information about county news and resources, volunteer information, community events, and classes and activities for youth and adults. Call 804-693-5730 if you'd like information on how to pick up a paper copy.

PHOTO: Kim Villalobos		2
Table of Contents		2
COUNTY NEWS		2
SCHOOL NEWS		2
COMMUNITY		2
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM		2
LIBRARY		2
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION		2
FIND THE BEE IN THE BEEHIVE!		2
Contact your board member		3
Petsworth		3
York		3
Abingdon		3
At Large		3
At-large		3
Petsworth		3
At Large		3
Ware		3
Gloucester Point		3
Social media: You can find Gloucester County Virginia Government on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Nextdoor and LinkedIn. On Facebook, you can also choose to follow PRT, the Public Library, Human Resources, or the volunteer-run page Friends of Gloucester County Animal Control.		4
Outdoor cat activity		6
National Foster Care Month		6
Give Hope to a Child and		6
Become a Foster Parent		6
Mosquito management for summertime		7
Gloucester County Mosquito Control’s role:		7
Tips for residents:		7
Community Emergency Response Team		7
Charting Our Future: Working together to guide Gloucester towards its 400th year.		8
Gloucester’s Planning, Zoning, and Environmental Programs team recently connected with residents and visitors at the Daffodil Festival as part of the County’s Comprehensive Plan update. They asked a simple but important question: What do you love about Gloucester, and what concerns you about its future?		8
Everyone who participated was entered into a raffle for a gift basket, and our very own Lt. Jason Klink (pictured to the right) was the winner. Congratulations, Lt. Klink!		8
The Comprehensive Plan serves as a roadmap for the next 20 years, guiding decisions about growth, land use, transportation, housing, natural resources, and other factors that shape our community’s quality of life and cost of living.		8
We are currently in the first phase of the update: listening. Below is a snapshot of what we heard. Do you agree?		8
There will be many more opportunities to get involved in the months ahead, including focus groups, surveys, listening sessions, committees, and more.		8
Your voice matters. Help shape Gloucester’s next chapter.		8
Who responded at the Daffodil Festival?		8
What people love		8
35 visitors		8
57 residents		8
Top concerns		8
Visitor perception		8
Key message communicated by surveys		8
Local tax information		8
The Gloucester County Treasurer's Office would like to remind all county citizens that the first installment of personal property and real estate tax bills will be mailed by the start of June, with a due date of June 30.		8
Payments made in the Treasurer's Office by, or postmarked with the date of, June 30, 2026 (or before) will be timely.		8
Accounts remaining unpaid after the deadline will be subject to additional charges as provided by the Code of Virginia and the Gloucester County code.		8
The Treasurer's Office is excited to announce that online access to Personal Property and Real Estate tax information is available. Visit gloucesterva.gov/treasurer for more information.		8
Contact your school board member		9
Gloucester Point		9
Ware		9
At-large		9
Petsworth		9
York		9
Abingdon		9
At Large		9
At Large		9
School News		10
A note on the following letter:		10
From Superintendent Anthony Vladu, Ed.D.		10
Dear GCPS teachers and staff,		10
Botetourt welcomes new principal		11
GCPS Annual Asbestos Notification		11
Preschool Information Available		11
We’re		12
Grade 2 Teacher		12
Special Education Teachers		12
Speech Language Pathologist		12
Substitute Nurse		12
Cafeteria staff		12
Custodians		12
Part-Time Coaches		12
Technology Technician		12
Naval Science Instructor (NJROTC)		12
Substitute Security Officer		12
https://gets.gc.k12.va.us		12
hiring		12
Elementary Instructional Coordinator - Math/Science		12
Boys & Girls Club		14
Girl Scouts		14
Virginia Institute of Marine Science		14
The Fairfield Foundation		15
Free events at Timberneck House		15
Rosewell Open House (free)		15
Walter Reed Birthplace Open House (free)		15
Free events at Events at the Fairfield Archaeology Park		15
Lab Nights at CAPE (free)		15
For more information, go to fairfieldfoundation.org/events		15
NAACP Gloucester Branch		15
Sponsoring- Pathways to Leadership Seminar		15
The Beehive		16
Arts at Abingdon		16
Courthouse Community Orchestra		16
Free Spring Concerts 2026:		16
Gloucester Arts Festival June 2026		16
Hospice Bereavement Support		18
Caregiver Support Events coming to Gloucester		19
5 Key Ways to Avoid Medicare Fraud		19
Caregiver Community Social		19
Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism		20
Summer Registration Begins May 11th for Residents (May 13st for non-residents)		20
The Stewart Building · 6382 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061 · (804) 693-2355 · prt@gloucesterva.info		20
SPEND SUMMER WITH US!		20
Contact us:		20
Scan code above for committee member contact lists.		20
Athletics		21
Phone: 804-693-2355 | Playline 804-824-2443		21
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM		21
YOUTH SPORTS		21
SUMMER YOUTH WIFFLE BALL & TEE BALL		21
3-5 WIFFLE BALL Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:15-7:30 p.m. | $30 | Ark & Abingdon Park Join our ‘Just for FUN’ Youth Wiffle Ball League designed specifically for 3-5-year-olds. This league includes using wiffle balls & bats, and a tee while coaches are on the field to assist with play. Practices are scheduled immediately before 1-hour games. Each child bats every inning. June 1- 24 | Deadline May 1 |Waitlist Open		21
FALL SOCCER		21
GLO-GOAL GETTERS: DEVELOPMENTAL YOUTH SOCCER Mondays | 5:15-6:15 p.m.| $30 | Ark Park Introduce your child to the world of soccer with our GLO-Goal Getters program, designed specifically for ages 3-5. In this program, we focus on building foundational skills through fun, age-appropriate activities that keep your child engaged and excited. Using a play-based approach, we make learning soccer enjoyable and stress-free, helping young players develop coordination, balance, and teamwork in a supportive, non-competitive environment. This is an adult-child program & adult participation is required. September 14 - October 19 |Deadline August 30		21
4-5 TEE BALL Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $30 | Ark Park & Abingdon Park Join our ‘Just for FUN’ Youth Tee Ball League designed specifically for 4-5-year-olds. This fun league includes using safety balls, small bats, and a tee while coaches are on the field to assist with play. Each child will bat every inning. Practices Tuesdays & Games Thursdays. June 2 - July 25 |Deadline May 1 |Waitlist Open		21
GLO-SHINING STARS YOUTH SOCCER - 5U (4-5 YO) Practices: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &/or Thursdays | ~5-7:30 p.m. | $60 | Ark Park & Abingdon Park Our Shining-Stars Division is designed specifically for children ages 4-5, where they can develop foundational soccer skills, build teamwork, and most importantly—have fun! August 25 – November 7 | Deadline July 12		21
GLO-RISING STARS YOUTH SOCCER - 8U (6-8 YO) Practices: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &/or Thursdays | ~5-7:30 p.m. | $60 | Ark & Abingdon Park Our Rising-Stars Division is designed specifically for children ages 6-8, to develop foundational soccer skills, build teamwork, and most importantly—have fun! August 25 – November 7 | Deadline July 12		21
6-7 TEE BALL Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30-7:30 p.m.| $30| Ark Park & Abingdon Park Join our ‘Just for FUN’ Youth Tee Ball League designed specifically for 6-7-year-olds. This fun league includes using safety balls, small bats, and a tee while coaches are on the field to assist with play. Each child will bat every inning. Practices Tuesdays & Games Thursdays. June 30 - July 23 | Deadline May 29		21
GLO-ALL STARS JUNIOR YOUTH SOCCER - 11U (9-11 YO) Practices: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &/or Thursdays | ~5-7:30 p.m. | $60 | Ark & Abingdon Park Our All-Stars Division is designed specifically for children ages 9-11, to develop foundational soccer skills, build teamwork, and most importantly—have fun! August 25– November 7 | Deadline July 12		21
GLO-ALL STARS SENIOR YOUTH SOCCER - 15U (12-15 YO) Practices: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &/or Thursdays | ~5-7:30 p.m. | $60 | Woodville & Abingdon Park Our All-Stars Division is designed specifically for children ages 12-15, to develop foundational soccer skills, build teamwork, and most importantly—have fun! This is a local-travel style league playing against rec league teams such as Poquoson P&R, Ft. Eustis/ Langley MWR, Mathews-Middlesex YMCA, etc.  August 25 - Novmember 7 | Deadline July 12		21
FALL FIELD HOCKEY		21
FALL FIELD HOCKEY CLINICS Saturdays | 9-11 a.m.| $60| Old Page Field Hockey Fields For girls ages 6-12-years-old. Designed for FUN & skill development. All players must have shin guards, mouthguard, stick, & cleats. Clinics are led by GPRT Field Hockey Instructors. No clinic September 5th. August 8 - September 19 |Deadline July 26		21
ADULT ATHLETICS		21
ADULT COURT COLLECTIVE: PICK-UP BASKETBALL Fridays | 5:15-8:15 p.m. | $20 | Ark Park The Adult Court Collective Pick-up Basketball is fun first, no commitment, no pressure, pick-up style basketball for busy adults. Women’s Pick-up, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Men’s Pick-up, 6:45-8:15 p.m. June 5 - July 31 | No rain make-ups!		21
Park Programs		22
Beaverdam has something for everyone with its 635 acre lake and miles of natural splendor. The park is open seven days a week and located in the central part of the county. Main Entrance: 8687 Roaring Springs Road Second Entrance: 9537 Farys Mill Road		22
PARK OFFERINGS & RENTALS * Whitcomb Lodge (enclosed 70 person capacity) * Smith & Beaverdam shelters (35 person capacity) * Picnic areas (open areas with seating for 12) * Freshwater lake fishing & accessible kayak launch * Full trail experience is over 20 miles! For park hours, information or reservations, please call 804-693-2107 or visit www.gloucesterva.gov/Beaverdam		22
BEAVERDAM T-SHIRTS & LAUNCH GIFT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE RANGER STATION!		22
***UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, DEADLINE IS 1 WEEK PRIOR TO START DATE***		22
PARK PROGRAMS		22
THE FULL HIKE 3rd Saturdays | $5 | 7:45 a.m. | Ranger Station For ages 16 and older. Beaverdam has beautiful trails where you can enjoy the flora and fauna of Gloucester. The Multi-use Trail runs from Beaverdam Park’s main entrance to the Farys Mill Road entrance (FMR). We will shuttle you to FMR and drop you off at the trail so that you can hike, self-guided, the approximately 9-miles back to the Beaverdam Main Entrance. Hike is roughly 3 hours (at a 4 miles/hour pace). Meet at the Beaverdam Ranger Station, shuttle leaves at 8:00 am. Take your time, take it all in, just complete your hike by 5:30 pm and check out at the Ranger Station (in person or call 804-693-2107). Dress for the weather and in sturdy shoes (no open toe, open back, slides or flip flops). Bring water, snacks/food and binoculars and camera if you like. The following Sunday will be the rain date. Dates: June 20 - deadline 6/13 July 18 – deadline 7/11 August 15 – deadline 8/8		22
PARK AFTER DARK Fridays | 8-11 p.m. | $5 | Ranger Station For ages 16 and older. The after dark hours are generally for the residents of the park! Join us as we keep the gates open late for you to experience the beauty and activity of the park at night. You can take a self-guided night hike, a self-guided bike ride or hit the lake for boating, kayaking or canoeing (all regular launch and rental fees apply). All activities require head lamps. You must check-in and check-out at Ranger Station. Dates: June 26 – deadline 6/19. July 10 – deadline 7/3. August 21 – deadline 8/14.		22
KIDS SUMMER FISHING TOURNAMENT Sunday, June 14 | $15 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Beaverdam Park For ages 5-15 with an adult. We are hosting a Fishing Tournament for youth at Beaverdam! There will be shore & boat fishing divisions. All children who compete will be eligible to win prizes. Rental fees, where applicable, will apply. Deadline June 7.		22
SUMMER SALTWATER FISHING WORKSHOP Saturday, June 13 | $15 |9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Beaverdam Park For ages 12-15. Lunch is NOT provided for this camp. Join park staff to learn about saltwater fishing at Machicomoco State Park. You will learn about the fish that are found in the river, the basics of fishing, appropriate baits, safety and the rules of fishing. Bring your pole or we have some to borrow. Meet at Beaverdam Park Ranger Station. Deadline June 6.		22
CANOE JAM Saturday, June 13 | 8:00 - 11:00am | $25 ($30 for late registration) | Beaverdam Park Beaverdam will again be the site of the competitive canoe and kayak races that make up the Canoe Jam. Long (4 miles) and short (2 miles) races are open to one and two person canoes and kayaks. Additional ‘Fun Paddle’ will be held for non-competitors. Registration/check-in starts at 8 a.m. The first race is off at 9 a.m. Fees are $20 if received before June 1 and $25 after June 1. Early registrants will receive a T-shirt! An awards ceremony will follow the 11 a.m. Four Person Sprint race. For more information check out the catalog or contact Karla Havens at (804)366-1768.		22
KIDS FREE FISHING DAY Sunday, June 7 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | FREE | Smith Shelter For ages 5-15. The Department of Wildlife Resources & Beaverdam Park are sponsoring a free day of fishing for children. We will provide poles and bait to participants. After fishing, we will enjoy a hotdog lunch. A limited number of rental poles are available for adults. Parents must stay with children. Registration required. Deadline May 31.		22
Recreation		23
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM		23
We are working on more activities, please check our registration website for new programs. www.gloucesterva.gov/civicrec		23
***UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, DEADLINE IS 1 WEEK PRIOR TO START DATE***		23
PARK CAMPS		24
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM		24
RECREATION CAMPS		24
ATHLETICS CAMPS		24
Tourism- Museum & Visitor Center		25
Summer Fun In Gloucester!		25
We are excited to have the Summer Kick-Off Carnival back this June, Food Truck Frenzy in July, a Gloucester Day Celebration in September, and the Fall Homestead Market returning this October!		25
Make sure you are following us on Facebook & Instagram for all the updates!		25
In 2026, the Gloucester County 250th Committee will continue to plan, partner, and promote programming to educate, engage, and inspire people from all backgrounds.		25
Explore our website to learn more about upcoming Second Sunday Speaker Series events and other historical happenings.		25
Learn how you can make a difference!		25
V LUNTEERS		25
NEEDED		25
Follow Us On Social Media & Listen For Us On Spotify		25
visitgloucesterva.org		25
Clean Community		26
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM		26
Want to help pollinators?		26
Plant Native Plants! Not sure where to start? Let Gloucester's Bee City Committee and Middle Peninsula Master Naturalists help. Stop by the Main Library in Gloucester, visit our Little Seed Library and pick up an envelope of native plant seeds to get your pollinator garden started. The bees and butterflies will thank you!		26
VOLUNTEER Today!		26
Scan For More Information		26
For more information 804-693-5370 or email cleancommunity@gloucesterva.info		26
Just ride, leave the driving & planning to us!		27
55+		27
Plays, adventures, musicals, seasonal traditions, cities & towns and FUN! No refunds or credits after printed deadline (in Beehive) unless for medical reasons (Dr.’s note required to receive refund). Trips and group pricing are based on registration; we must pay for spaces reserved. Registration Begins May 11 for residents & May 13 for non-residents at 8 AM in office or online. Trips leave from Main Street Center - 6908 Main Street (Small parking lot next to Main Library) or if you live at the Point, we will pick you up at Food Lion on Southbound Trips. Trips that don’t meet registration requirements will be canceled and will be refunded. Sign up early to make sure you don’t miss out.		27
JUNE BEST YEARS SOCIAL Tuesday, June 2 | 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Beaverdam Park Have you ever found yourself wondering about Best Years Trips, where we go, who you might meet if you go on a trip, or maybe how to reconnect with folks who you once met on a trip? This is your chance! We will host a Best Years Trip Social at Whitcomb Lodge at Beaverdam Park. Come on by and enjoy light refreshments and a great time for socializing, learning about upcoming trips and helping us get the word out about these trips! Use the link on our website to sign up!		27
CAPE CHARLES Thursday, June 4 | 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. | $35 | MSC We will travel to the Eastern Shore to spend the day in the beautiful town of Cape Charles. This town is a wonderful artists community with galleries that can keep you browsing all day! You will have lunch in your choice of local restaurant. Everything is within walking distance so wear comfy shoes. Deadline May 28.		27
GAUTHIER VINEYARD & PIZZA Friday, June 26 | 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. | $20 | MSC Join us for a trip to Gauthier Vineyard for wine slushies, wine tastings and brick oven pizza! Deadline June 19 Additional Dates: Friday, August 21 – Deadline 8/14/26		27
DOLPHIN WATCHING **These Trips require ticket purchase in advance, early deadline*** Wednesday, July 8 | 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. | $70 | MSC Yes, July is hot, but it’s cooler on the ocean! Join us on a Dolphin Adventure. These beautiful marine mammals love the ocean near Virginia Beach. Their curiosity can bring them toward boats, they check us out as we are watching them play. Dress for the weather, sunscreen, sunglasses and wear good boating shoes (no open toe, open back, slides or flip flops). When we come ashore, we will head over to the Waterman’s Surfside Grille (on the boardwalk) for lunch. Deadline June 24.		27
CHRYSLER MUSEUM Wednesday, August 5 | 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. | $30 | MSC With ever changing special exhibits, 50 galleries, a growing collection of over 30,000 objects and the only glass studio of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region, the Chrysler Museum is a must see. Lunch will be at the restaurant in the museum. Deadline 7/29.		27
The Beehive		28
Main Library 804-693-2998		28
Point Branch 804-642-9790		28
Library news		28
FAMILY		28
GHS Student		28
Art Show		28
STAR WARS DAY ORIGAMI		28
Dinosaur Discovery		28
Video Game		28
Movie NIght		28
The Beehive		29
*Effective April 1, 2026 - Registrants must have active library cards to attend.		29
Library news		29
CHILDREN		29
5 AND UNDER		29
SCHOOL AGE		29
The Beehive		30
*Effective April 1, 2026 - Registrants must have active library cards to attend.		30
Library news		30
TEEN		30
ADULT		30
Make a Market Basket with Tamme Durant Main Library Saturday, May 23 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration begins May 9 Weave a handy basket for everyday use. Adults 18+.		30
4-H Camp at Jamestown 4-H Educational Center — Gloucester Week, June 8–12		32
“I would definitely recommend sending your kids to 4-H camp, because it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”		32
Other 4-H camps happening this summer		33
4-H Day Camp Registration will begin on May 11		33
Global 4-H Food Challenge Camp		33
4-H Farm Tour Camp		33
4-H Camp Craft & Relax		33
4-H Cloverbud Camp		33
Extension Offers Household Water Quality Well Water Clinic		34
Become a Master Gardener and Help Our Community Grow		35
This year’s Master Gardener Training class is a 12-week virtual course which runs from August 12-November 18, 2026. Canvas course class assignments will be completed on your schedule before the required Wednesday evening Zoom classes, from 7-8:30 p.m.		35
The program also includes optional in-person, hands-on Saturday field trips. Basic computer access and skills are required for participation.		35
Registration opens April 30 for the 2026 Master Gardener Training Classes. Find out more about the program by visiting our website: gloucester.ext.vt.edu/programs/become-a-gloucester-extension-master-gardener-.html		35
Gloucester Extension Master Gardener Events:		35
May 9: Ware Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ware Episcopal Church		35
May 16: Master Gardeners Present Roses, 10 a.m., Brent and Becky’s Bulbs		35
June 1: The Effects of Climate Change on Plants with Dr. Janet Steven, 10-11 a.m. Abingdon Parish House		35
June 13, Ware Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ware Episcopal Church		35
June 20: What Do Master Gardeners Do? 10 a.m., Brent and Becky’s Bulbs		35
July 18: Fruits for the Garden, 10 a.m., Brent and Becky’s Bulbs		35
PHOTO: Betty Burton		36
Gloucester County, Virginia		36
The Beehive		36
Community Engagement & Public Information		36

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