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Poquoson Office of Community Recreation & Economic Development
Location: 830 Poquoson Avenue Poquoson, Virginia
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Directory
General Program Information 868-3580
Weather Cancellation Hotline 868-3584
Field & Picnic Shelter Reservations 868-3580
Registration Information 868-3580
Community Center Reservations 868-3580
Economic Development 868-5314
Poquoson Seafood Festival 868-3588
Park Maintenance 868-3590
Parks and Recreation FAX 868-3585
Website: poquoson-va.gov/parks
The Poquoson Office of Community Recreation
& Economic Development is located at 830
Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson Virginia; inside
the Municipal Building on the first floor.
Directions: From Victory Blvd: Follow the light at
Wythe Creek and Victory. Crossover Wythe Creek at
the light. The road becomes Little Florida Road. Fol-
low Little Florida Road to Cedar Road. Turn Left on
Cedar Road, follow to Municipal Drive. Turn Left on
Municipal Drive and follow past the swimming pool
and near the baseball field. The large green building
on the right is the Municipal Building.
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3 Sailing Camps 13 Boating Course
4 Summer Camps Sports & More 14 Park Facilities
7 Swim Team 15 Fall Soccer League
7 Private Lessons 16 Fall Sports
8 Swimming Lessons 17 Adult Program
10 Swimming at Poquoson Pool 18-19 Registration
12 Tennis League 20-21 Poquoson Library Information
22-28 Around the City Information
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Dates Level Times Cost: Program# (Resident/non-Resident)
June 22-26 Beginner 8:30-12noon $225/$235 200
Beginner 1:00-4:30pm $225/$235 201
July 6-10 Beginner 8:30-12noon $225/$235 204
Intermediate 1:00-4:30pm $225/$235 205
July 13-17 Beginner 8:30-12noon $225/$235 206
Intermediate 1:00-4:30pm $225/$235 207
July 20-24 Advanced 9:00am-3:00pm $275/$285 208
Instructors and Ratios: All camp programs will be led by US Sailing Certified Level 1 instructors. Natalie Ross, Camp Director and head instructor is an experienced sailor. She currently directs and coaches the Poquoson High School Competition Sailing Team and has been a member of the CNU sailing team for 4 seasons. Courses will not exceed 10 students per session. Assistant Instructor Andrew Hall, also US Sailing Certified Level 1 instructor, will assist in providing instruction as well. These 2 instructors will lead and direct the program at all times. All instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. Camp meets dai-ly at Whitehouse Cove Marina. Register at Poquoson Office of Community Recreation, 830 Poquoson Avenue. Participant spaces will fill quickly.
2015 SAILING CAMP Discover the magic of captaining your own boat and learn the fun of sailing this summer. Everyone can learn to sail and
skills learned can be used and enjoyed for a lifetime.
Join our US Sailing Certified Instructors for camp on the water in Poquoson this summer.
All camps will sail from Whitehouse Cove Marina.
Beginner and Intermediate camps will sail in Sunfish Sail boats.
Swim test required. All students must be able to swim 50 yards with & without life jacket as well as tread water for 5
minutes.
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Beginner: This course teaches you to sail. No prior sailing experience required.
Knowledge of boat rigging, basic sailing, water safety & points of sail emphasized. Campers
may attend this course more than once, and those who may have been to a camp
prior for 1 week in other programs also qualify to attend this program as many skills are
practiced & reinforced to grasp the fundamentals. Ages 8-14.
Intermediate: This course continues with sailing fundamentals
& allows sailors who have successfully mastered the beginner course to gain greater
independence sailing and skill. Learn more advanced boat handling maneuvers. Prior
sailing experience required. Ages 8-14
Advanced: Ages 12 and older; Prior Sailing Experience required.
Sailors will learn Advanced racing skills to include trapeze and spinnaker. Sail 420’s.
All campers and guardians will be required to complete liability waiver.
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Basketball Camp I
Instructor: Todd Bowden
Grades: 1-4
Monday-Friday, July 20-24
9am-11am 1 week session
Location: Poquoson Middle School Gym
Camp will focus on basic basketball skills and drills for play and fundamental instruc-tion. Camp includes fun games, and shooting techniques. Space is limited for each session. Don’t wait to register. You must pre-register. All regis-tration is first come first served.
Fee: $75 residents/$85 non-resident
Program: #122
Deadline: July 15
Basketball Camp II
Instructor: Todd Bowden
Grades: 5-10
Monday-Friday, July 27-31
9am-12 noon 1 week session
Location: Poquoson Middle School Gym
Camp will focus on basic basketball skills and drills for play and fundamental instruc-tion. Camp includes fun games, shooting techniques. Space is limited for each session.
Fee: $95 residents /$105 non-residents Program: #123
Deadline: July 22
Football Camp
Instructor: Elliott Duty & PHS Football Staff
Ages: 6-18
Monday-Thursday, July 20-23
Friday will serve as weather
make-up day. Time: 5:30pm-8pm each evening Location: Middle School
Stadium Field.
Work on basics for passing, punting, and specific positions. Learn fundamentals of the game and conditioning drills to increase speed, coordination and techniques. All participants must pre-register. No
registration or money taken at the field.
Fee: $65 residents/ $75 non-residents
Program: #126 Registration after July 17 is
additional $15.00.
2015
CA
MPS
Volleyball Camp
Instructor: Colleen Duman
Grades 4th-8th
Monday-Thursday, July 20-23
5:30pm-7:30pm 1 week session
Location: Poq. Elementary Gym
Focus on volleyball fundamentals; from serving to passing for game play. Lots of interactive skills and games to put into your volleyball play. Great camp to attend if considering play at the next level.
Fee: $65 residents/$75 non-residents Program: #102 Deadline: July 15
Volunteers?
Would you like to serve as a volunteer for our summer camps or programs? Do you enjoy working with children and providing leadership while sharing your knowledge? Serving as a volunteer may be a great opportunity for you.
Youth ages 15 or older may apply to serve in the capacity of a camp/program volunteer for some of our programs. Space is limited, however, all volunteers must complete volunteer training and pre-screening process for consideration.
Camps looking for help include Sailing camps, Sports Galore & More and others as needed. Contact the Office of Community Recreation for more details and application.
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All sorts of sports– To Bust Your Summer Boredom-Jump Feet
First into Summer.
Sports Galore & More Kid’s Camp
Instructor: Sybil Smith & Darcey Chiappazzi
Ages: 6-11
Monday-Friday, August 10-14
8:30am-11am (pending field trip adjustments)
Location: Poquoson Elementary Gym
Sports Galore is the place for you! Stimulating Brain-teaser warm-ups each morning, exciting obstacle courses, special Guest speakers, kick-ball, and swimming will all be part of this one of a kind camp week! Thursday will feature a field trip roller skating; while Friday will spend a morning at the Poquoson Pool.
Expose your child to new activ-ities while making new friends and getting lots of exercise! Bring snack, water & sun block each day for your child.
Fee: $78 residents/ $88 non-residents Program: #115
Deadline: August 5
Cooking with Kids
Get Your Just Desserts
Instructor: Maryann Boho
August 17, 18, 20, 21(No class Wednesday) Camp is 4 days.
Ages: 8-13
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Municipal Building
Do you enjoy working with food and creating, then this week is dedicated to your sweet tooth. Enjoy making simple desserts for special occasions and entertaining. Learn how to make cheese-cakes, tortes, dessert cups and more. Please inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration for your child’s safety. All supplies provided. Fee: $115 residents/
$125 non-residents Program: #155
Deadline: August 12
Tennis Camp
Instructor: Anthony Coccimiglio
Ages: 7-14
Monday-Thursday, July 6-9
Friday will serve as a weather make-up day only if needed.
Times: 8am-10am
1 week session
Location: PHS Tennis Courts
This camp is designed to help youth learn the game essentials including serve basics, developing hand and arm strength, and precision hitting and scoring tactics.
Camp will divide children for skill instruction based on ability and age.
Fee: $83 residents/ $93 non-residents
Program: #103
Become the Cake Boss!
Instructor: Maryann Boho Wilton Trained Instructor
July 6,7,9,10. (No class Wednesday July 8.) 4 day camp. Ages: 8-13
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Municipal Building
The Cake Boss comes to Poquoson. This one week camp is designed to be an intensive hands on week to teach stu-dents the basic decorating skills needed to decorate cakes and pastries. Learn to properly ice a cake, decorate using but-tercream icing and other fun skills. Students will get to take home their work and enjoy it. Learn the tools of the trade. Please inform us of any food allergies at the time of registration . All supplies provided.
Fee: $125 residents/
$135 non-residents
Program: #156 Deadline: July 1
Cook up Some Healthy Fun
Instructor: Maryann Boho Ages- 8-13 Time: 6PM-9PM
Municipal Building Dates: Monday July 6, 7, 9, 10
(No Camp Wednesday July 8)
Location: Municipal Building
Cook up some HEALTHY fun in this class! Create foods that are tasty and gluten free, vegan, sweetened with honey, & low fat. We will use chocolate, fruits, cereals and other fun foods to make our tasty creations daily! Learn the basics to reading a recipe, measuring and other techniques that will put you in a food frenzy. You will be amazed at how awesome our chocolate pudding will taste using a secret ingredient that is healthy! Note any food allergies on registration.
Fee: $115 residents/
$125 non-residents
Program: #158
Deadline: July 1
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Drawing and Design Camp
Instructor: Paula Bennett
Ages: 8-13
July 20-23 Monday-Thursday
5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Municipal Building
Under the direction of Art teacher and community art enthusiast, Paula Bennett- young artists will learn the steps to creating and working in a variety of mediums to design the 35th Anniversary Poquoson Seafood Festival Commemorative Poster. Learn about drawing and design techniques for large and small scale drawing while exploring your creative juices as a team to create magnificent art that will be used at the Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival.
All participants will need to provide a basic sketch pad, drawing pencils and sharpener, and eraser to each class.
Fee: $55 residents/ $65 non-residents Deadline: July 13 Program: #145
Under the Big Top
Prime Time for Preschoolers Under the Big Top II
Instructor: Amber Freeman Bray
Ages: 5 and 6
Monday-Friday
July 13–July 17
Times: 1pm-3pm
1 week session
Location: Odd Road Community Center
Games, stories, crafts and fun all un-der the big top from Animal Crackers to Balloon Animals. Enjoy interactive activities and stories all about the Cir-cus to include make and take. A special guest will be part of our week on Thursday.
Fee: $45 residents/ $55 non-residents Program: #108
Deadline: July 7
Minecraft & Monsters!
Instructor: Robin Frazier from Konneckt Science
Grades: 4th-8th
August 17-August 21
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Deadline: August 12
Location: Odd Road Community Center
Experience the world of Minecraft with Lego® bricks during this week by visiting a virtual world to solve problems as a team in multi-player platforms. Make mosaic take home items each day.
Fee: $130 residents/ $140 non-residents Program: #138 Minimum 8 Max of 16.
Robotics
Instructor: Robin Frazier from Konneckt Science
Ages 9-13 August 17-21
Monday-Friday 1-4pm
Build a robot and learn the programming language to make it complete tasks. Learn how to program sensors so the robot can perform work like a real space rover on its very own mission. Hands-on and comput-er coding will be part of the camp.
Deadline: August 12
Location: Odd Road Communi-ty Center
Fee: $130 residents/ $140 non-residents
Program: #127
Minimum 8; Maximum of 12
Preschool Fun with PIZAZZ
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The Barracuda Swim Team is a competitive sum-mer league swimming experience for youth.
Who: Youth Thru Age 18.
Deadline to register is June 6, 2015.
When: Practice begins Tuesday, May 27 at Poquoson Pool
Practice Times: Ages 10 and under 6:15-7:15pm;
Ages 11 and Up 7:15-8:15pm Practices are Monday– Friday
Cost: $160 per swimmer + club dues and volunteer commitment dues.
See team packet for details. Non-residents: $170 per swimmer.
Minimum Swim Skills for new swimmers: Ages 8 and under complete 25 meters of backstroke and freestyle, with face submerged.
Ages 9 and up complete 50 meters of backstroke and freestyle. In the event that a child is not ready for the team at skill evaluation, a skills session called Strive for 25 is available and will be recommended for your child if your child is an eligible candidate. Meets are scheduled throughout the summer both at home and away in the local area. Children achieving a minimum time standard are able to com-pete at the regional championships in early August.
All swim team members receive a pool pass to the Poquoson Pool as part of the registration fee.
Full team packet, season schedule and general team information available at Office of Community
Recreation. Parent Volunteer commitment is required.
Poquoson Pool is now hiring.
Lifeguards Staff. For the 2015 Summer Season.
Must be minimum age 16. Must be certified; WSI
Preferred.
Applications available at Office of
Community Recreation
Recreation– 868-3580.
August Opportunities
Private Swim Lessons
For the very beginner or even a more experienced swimmer who would like to improve techniques private swim lessons provide one-on-one instruction to give the swimmer just what they need. Private lesson teachers
are WSI certified or have in-depth knowledge in competitive swimming techniques and instruction.
Cost per lesson is $25 for 35 minutes, or choose three sessions for $70. Only 1 swimmer per teacher, per 35 minute session. All lessons must be paid in full before considered confirmed. Registration for lessons will
open on June 5.
No private instruction is available after August 14.
Lesson times vary and all scheduling is done through the Office of Community Recreation.
Non-resident fees apply ($10 additional fee.)
Specific instructor requests are not available.
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YOUTH LEVELS Student Learning Objectives
Parent & Child
Aquatics– DUCKLINGS
$45
24 months-3 years
With Parent
Prior to registering, child must be able to hold up head. Parent/Guardian Must
attend each class. Objectives of this course are for the participant to gain confi-dence with water adjustment; have fun & enjoyment of the water while learning cues, blowing bubbles, float with assistance on front and back, and coordinated arm, hand, and leg movements.
Little People (Preschool Aquatics)
Ages 3-5 no parent
$45
Objectives of this course are to: Independently enter and exit the water; float on front and back with & without assistance; kicking while on front & back; blowing bubbles, bobbing; jumping from the side with a prompt & following directions.
Totally submerged face & body; grab an object from the bottom and
fun & enjoyment of the water.
*If child is unable to attend without the aid of a parent, they will be moved to Ducklings. Parents cannot stand over the pool edge with the child during this class. This class is designed for independent experiences.
LEVEL 1
Introduction to Aquatic Skills $55
Recommended for ages 6 and Up or Successful
Little People
Objectives of this course will be: To enter and exit water using steps, ramps and side; blow bubbles; bobbing; retrieve objects underwater; front glide to vertical position, and back glide to a vertical position both with assistance; roll from front to back, arm and hand actions with assistance, treading actions; leg kicking; basic combining of simultaneous motion with assistance; fully submerge.
LEVEL 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
$55
Objectives of this course will be: to fully submerge, hold breathe, bobbing and object retrieval; front glide; jelly fish float; tread water; combined arm and hand swimming movement on front and back to begin back stroke and freestyle swim-ming. rotary breathing, and combining with arm movement on front; floating on back and simultaneous kicking and arm movement on back.
LEVEL 3
Stroke Development
$55
Objectives of this course will be to: teach head first entry into deep water from both standing and kneeling position– Diving. Diving from side, submerge and re-trieve an object while swimming underwater; successfully swim with rhythmic breathing; perform front and back glide using two different kicks; perform back crawl; float on front and back in deep water; Perform elementary back stroke
change from horizontal to vertical position on front and back; tread water using hand and leg movements; breaststroke kick.
LEVEL 4
Stroke Improvement
$55
Objectives of this course will be to: Perform a dive from standing and stride posi-tion; swim under water; perform feet-first surface dive; perform open turns on front and back; tread water using sculling arm motions; perform butterfly kick. Perform the following: front and back crawl, breast stroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke; swim on side using scissors-like kick; distance of each stroke is 25m.
LEVEL 5
Stroke Refinement
$55
Objectives of this course will be to: standing dive, shallow dive, glide two body lengths and begin any front stroke; perform tuck surface dive, perform with power and in the flow of swimming front flip turn, backstroke flip turn to front and back stroke; swim butterfly, swim breast stroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke; tread water with two different kicks; survival swimming.
Session Length: For sessions 1 thru 4 swimming lessons are taught Monday thru Thursday for two weeks. Friday serves as a weather make up only.
A daily safety lesson from the American Red Cross Whales Tales Curriculum will be part of each swim lesson.
General Water Safety principles will be taught as part of swimming lessons to include reaching assists,
lifejacket safety, sun safety, and boating safety. 8
Session Length: For sessions 1 thru 4 swimming lessons are taught Monday thru Thursday for two weeks. Friday serves as a weather make up only.
Session Dates Times Levels Offered
Session I June 15-June 25 9:00-9:45
10:00-10:45
11:00-11:30
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4
Levels 1, 2, 3, 5
Little People
Session II June 29--July 9 9:00-9:45
10:00-10:30
10:00-10:45
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Little People
Levels 1 , 2, 3
Ducklings
Little People
Session III July 13-23 9:00-9:45
10:00-10:45
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:00
Levels 1 , 2 , 3, 4, 5
Levels 1, 2, 3, 5
Little People
Ducklings
Session IV July 27-August 6 9:00-9:45
10:00-10:45
11:00-11:45
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Levels 1, 2, 4
Little People
Session V
Special Evening
Session
August 10-14
Monday-Friday Evening
Session
6:00pm-7:15pm Levels 2, 3, 4
Lesson Policies:
1. Registration is taken at Poquoson Office of Commu-nity Recreation. No call-in registration is taken and no spots for classes are held over the phone.
2. Switching from one session to another: If for some reason you need to move a child from one session to another, this must be done at the Office in person. No switch-ing is permitted over the phone and new paperwork must be completed to do so.
3. Children may only be regis-tered for one session at a time. Once the session has completed 1 week (half through the classes), parents are encouraged to discuss progress with the instructor about re-enrolling for the next session.
4. Class Size: All level classes are limited to 10 participants.
5. Refunds are only given in the event of sickness with a doctor’s note. However, if space is available children can be moved to an alter-nate session. This notification must be done in person and must be given prior to the start of the first class meeting time. No make-ups are given for vacation/sickness or other ab-sences. If a child misses the last day of their class, progress certificates will only be availa-ble up to 5 days following the day of your last class. After that time the Instructor holds no responsibility for paper-work.
6. Pool staff reserve the right to combine or cancel levels when class minimums are not met.
7. No registration is taken at the Pool.
Costs
Level Classes: $55.00
Little People, Ducklings: $45.00
Non-residents: Additional $10 per class, per child, per session.
Students may only enroll in 1 session at a time.
6. Children registered for a class which they are not quali-fied for or, may be overquali-fied for, once evaluated at the first class meeting, will be placed correctly at a time where there is space availa-ble, as to not overload classes. This may or may not be at the original time and is based on availability.
All classes follow the American Red
Cross Learn to Swim Curriculum.
Pool Address: 16 Municipal Drive, Poquoson VA
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Rent the Poquoson
Pool for your next
event:
Available Friday or Saturday
Evenings
Cost for pool rental is $175
per event. Covers lifeguards
for the first 50 people in attendance for 2 hours 8-10pm. Additional $50
for every additional 25 persons over the first 50 in attendance.
For dates call 868-3580.
Poquoson Municipal Pool Invites you for Swimming all Summer!
Baby Pool
2 Diving Boards
Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Staff
Adult Swim provided each hour
Relaxing and Fun
Small Snack area
Family Fun.
Full time Daily Swim Hours starting June 15 except on days with hosted swim meets. Weekend hours vary. Consult website at:
Poquoson-va.gov/parks for complete schedule and rules.
Facility Admission for
Open Swim
Cash or Check Only at the Pool
Single Day Admission:
$5.00 Ages 6 to Adult
$3.00 Ages 3-5
Free 2 and under
Twilight Begins at 4:00pm
$2.00 Ages 6-Adult
$1.00 Ages 3-5
Extra $1.00 on all admissions for
non-residents subject to ID check.
Season Passes Can be purchased at the Pool
or Poquoson Office of Community Recreation
Cash or Check Credit Card only at Community
Recreation Office All Passes are good Memorial
Day thru Labor Day (Unlimited Visits)
Individual Passes Only $55 per pass Ages 6 to Adult
$30 per pass Ages 3-5 Non-residents Extra $10.00
per pass
Groups: If you have a group larger than 25 please contact our office for a discount rate during
open swim. You must make these arrangements 5 days in advance.
Special Rates do not apply during Twilight hours or during Special Event, Dad’s Day on June 21.
Make A
Spla
sh
Swim Test
All children 9-13 must be accompanied by a parent unless they have successfully passed the Swim Test. They must demon-strate a successful crawl stroke for the length of the pool as well as tread water for a timed period in deep water. Children must retake their swim test each summer. No child under age 9 may come alone. This is limited to residents only.
Swim tests are given daily during the designated break at the discretion of the lifeguard staff.
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Splash Bash 2015
Cost: $3
Special Entry this day at
Poquoson Pool!
All Pass Holders Free. Children may only stay without an adult if they are ages 9-13 and successfully pass the swim test. Adults are also $3 this day. 12-4 only.
Preschool Morning Swim
Available 10:30-
11:30am
On the following days:
July 11, 18, 25 and
August 10, 11, 12, 13.
$1.00 for Adults, Kids 5
and under free.
DJ/Music
PIZZA—(for Purchase) Swimming FUN
Hooray For DADS!
Dad’s Appreciation Day
June 21
In celebration of Father’s
Day all Dads will get in Free for
open swim from 1-6pm.
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WSI– Water Safety Instructor Course
If you are at least 16 years old and a profi-cient swimmer this course will help you teach swimming skills. Through video and hands-on skill building, this course includes all the water safety and drowning prevention tools and information needed to plan and conduct courses in American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety.
Dates: June 2, 4, 9, and 11, 2:30pm-7pm
approx. each day.
Must attend all course times to complete the certification. Swimming ability test part of the course.
Location: Municipal Building & Poquoson Pool
Cost: $220, non-residents: $230
Includes all materials and instruction
Deadline for Registration May 25.
Program #140
Doubles League Tennis Play
Wednesday Evenings
6:30-8:00pm for 10 weeks $29 per person;
non-residents $39
Mixed/Random Doubles: Join this fun participation league which is open to both men and women ages 15 and up. No partner is required to join. The League will start June 3. Teammates will rotate each evening, so you will get a chance to play with everyone in the league at least once.
Join anytime for $29.00
Cost includes game balls. Register early– League is limited to 20 players. Location: PHS Tennis Courts. Program #119
League Director: Joe Coccimiglio
Volunteers are needed June 6, 2015 as part of the Chesapeake Bay Statewide Clean the Bay Day. We need your help at Messick Point to preserve our City’s coastline.
Time: 9:00am. Bring boots and gloves as we’ll have lots to do to help pro-tect and beautify our waterfront area. Bring bug spray.
Your help is appreciated.
Register at www.cbf.org/clean
Private Tennis
Lessons now
Available Contact our Office at 868-3580 and we will get you in contact
with Joe Coccimiglio to schedule your next private
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Poquoson is a boating paradise and the summer boating season is drawing near. Virginia now requires all operators of boats and personal watercraft to take a Safe Boating and Jet Ski
Course. The Virginia Boater Education Course is offered free at Poquoson Parks and Recreation. June 10 & June 12 6:00-9:30pm each evening. (Must attend both sessions) or August 10 and 12 6:00-9:30pm each evening. (Must attend both sessions) All registration is taken on line at http://www.register-ed.com/programs/73 Class registration is free, however, pre-registration is required online.
Boating Safety Course
Ages 5-15
Boys and Girls Registration ON-GOING
Enjoy the fun of karate classes! Learn proper self defense tactics, balance, flexi-bility and discipline as you gain confi-dence. Classes are 55 minutes in length, held on Wednesday evenings, and are based on experience and age.
All classes are held at
Poquoson Elementary Gym
Beginners (as young as age 5)
6:00-7:00pm
Advanced 7:00-8:00pm
For more experienced students, the teacher will assign you to a later time as necessary.
Cost: Initial registration fee is $10. Every class you attend thereafter is $6.
Pay per class as you attend, onsite. No uniform required. Program is progressive. Instructor: Tom DaRoja For more info or questions contact Tom by email: [email protected]
Karate Classes
PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
We’re always on the lookout for instructors to teach classes on new and exciting subjects. If you have a specialty you would like to share, we want to work with you to develop new programs.
Nautical Chart Reading and Aids to
Navigation Seminar
The Coast Guard Flotilla 63 brings you this course that will teach you to:
Learn to read a Nautical Chart.
Get in-depth with the Aids to Navigation System.
Learn about the tides and how to use Tide Tables
All charts and course materials included within the fee. Cost $20 for the first person;$30 for a family.
To register contact Gregg Reese at 757-675-0392
Course will be held at Municipal Building, 830 Poquoson Avenue. Must call to register in advance 5 days prior to course.
Keep our waters clean!
Pump out your boat, and service your
boat often!
Need to pump out your boat?
Sewage pump out stations are
available at both Messick Point
and at the Rens Road Boat
Ramp. Tokens for operation are
available at the Office of
Community Recreation. Tokens
are free.
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The Odd Road Community Center
This building located at 49 Odd Road is available for rental by Poquoson residents, and for use by Poquoson Civic Groups. Capacity for 60. Reservations are taken by calling 868-3580. Rental rate is $40 per hour.
Oxford Run Canal Trail
Located at 500 City Hall Avenue, Parking is available at City Hall for this unique 1.38mi walking trail that connects areas along Wythe Creek Road to City Hall.
Tennis Courts
7 tennis courts are available for play at Poquoson High School. Courts are both lighted and unlighted. Court use is free and open to the public when a sched-uled activity is not being held at the courts. To check the schedule call 868-3580.
Kids Island Playground &
Phillips Park
Located in Philips Park on Odd Road, Kid’s Island is the City’s largest and most modern playground, featuring a variety of equipment for all ages.
South Lawson Park
Home to 7 acres of multi-purpose field space primarily used for soccer play. This park also has some playground equipment and walking trail.
Boat Ramps
The City’s 87 miles of coastal shore-line make its water access a great amenity that all residents can enjoy. Boat ramps are free and convenient-ly located at Rens Road and Messick Point.
Park Street Little League
Complex
Features 2 baseball fields, and 1 skinned surface small sized coach pitch field.
Poquoson’s Blueway
Enjoy the scenic coastal areas of Poquoson. Access to calm waters are available at Cedar Road Land-ing, Hunts Neck Landing, Rens Road, Messick Point and Amory’s Wharf (at the end of Poquoson Avenue).
Municipal Park
This park features a small picnic shelter, Jr. Olympic size pool and small baseball/softball field. Lighting available on athletic areas only. For picnic shelter reservations contact 868-3580.
Firth Field Complex
Located within Phillips Park, this full sized baseball field features dugouts and lights. Field dimen-sions are 60 X 90.
Visit one of your
beautiful park facilities.
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The recreation youth soccer league is now accepting registrations for the fall season of 2015. All teams are co-ed.
Youngest Players: Those able to participate in the U7 age division must currently be attending Kindergarten. Those in Pre-K are not eligible to play. Coaches are usually parent volunteers.
Cost to play is $60*. Registration is due August 14, 2015.
Additional $10.00 for non-residents. $5 sibling discount after first registered player.
Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis thru the deadline of August 14, 2015. Program #100F
The league will be divided as follows:
Division Ages End Date
U7 ages 5 and 6 not yet age 7 by December 31, 2015 U9 ages 7 and 8 not yet age 9 by December 31, 2015 U11 ages 9 and 10 not yet age 11 by December 31, 2015 U13 ages 11 and 12 not yet age 13 by December 31, 2015 U16 ages 13, 14, 15 not yet age 16 by December 31, 2015
All registrations are numbered as they are received. The only guarantee for children to play is for parents to coach. No special requests are accepted for team placements or carpools. There is no guarantee of game time or practice nights for players. If an insufficient num-ber of children register or coaches cannot be secured for any age group, the fees will be refund-ed. Older age groups typically play games with surrounding military bases & recreational programs, both in Poquoson and other locations.
If you would like to move a child up into an older age group this must be noted on the form at the time of registration and a special request form to do so must be completed. Children may only move up into an age division if they are at the eldest of their current age group. For example: A U11 player may choose to play U13 if they are age 10; but a 9 year old who is currently a U11 player is not eligible to petition for a move up request for U13. Only the 10 year old can request the age group move.
All registrations received after August 14 will be charged a $15 late fee and placed on a waiting list. There is no guarantee for placement on a team after the deadline or from the waiting list. To be placed on the waiting list a completed registration form and a check or credit card number must be provided. Avoid Panic! Register Early! Program #100F
Note: After September 1, 2015 any request for a refund will not be honored.
*This is the projected fee beginning as of July 1, 2015 subject to budget approval.
Youth Volleyball League Fall Ages 9-13 (Must be age 9 by December 31, 2015)
Learn the fundamentals of the game of Volleyball, while enjoying basic game play experience. All practices in Poquoson. Minimum of 8 to run league/instruction.
Specific practice and game times will be announced based on gym availability.
Season runs from mid-October thru December 21. Late fee applies after deadline. Non-resident fee of $10 applies. Cost per player: $55 due October 1. After October 1 late fee applies, waiting list will apply and placement is not guaranteed. Late fee is $15 additional. Program #118
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Kickstart Soccer Field Hockey for
beginners!
Ages 5-7 Girls. Dates:
5:30-6:30pm for 4 Tuesdays 9/15. 9/22/10/6 and 10/13.
As a Pixie Stick, you’ll get to play like the big girls as you learn the basics of field hockey. This program is designed to teach the skills of field hockey to young players and get them started on their first hockey experience. Learn proper techniques for stick maneuvers, team-work, strategy of the game and just have fun. Note: Must be 5 by 9/1/15.
Registration for each new PIXIE player in-cludes a correctly sized stick and ball. Return-ing players will receive a ball only.
Instructor: Darcey Chiappazzi
Cost: $60 per player
Returning Pixie Players Cost: $40
All players must play with a mouth guard & shin guards each session. Parents provide this equipment.
Additional Non-resident fee of $10 per player.
No sibling discount. Player minimum to hold program is 12.
Date Fee Ages Program #
Tuesdays $60/40 4-7 101
( N on-resident $70/$50 )
Adult Women’s Volleyball League
Women’s Volleyball League for Fall: Play on Wednesdays at Poquoson Middle School starting in September.
The league will host open play & organizational night on September 3. Required Captains Meeting 9/3 at 6:30pm at Poq Middle School.
Open Play Time: 6:30-8:30pm. If you wish to have a team, you must attend on September 3 or contact Poquoson Parks & Recreation at 868-3580 before this date to notify us that you have a team. Program #117
Each team should have 6-8 players. Teams typically play two games a night on Wednesdays. The first night of play will be September 10. League is looking for new teams and players. Come to open gym to join a team.
Ages Program # Deadline
Adults 117 September 3
Pixie Stix Field Hockey
Must be age 4 by September 1, 2015
Kickstart is a program designed for the soc-cer beginner who is not yet ready for the league. This is the basic introduction to the game of soccer. It is not a soccer league, but a 4 week instruction & play/skill period for 45 minutes each week. Cost: $48 per child. No sibling discount; additional $10 for non-residents. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. One session is planned. An ad-ditional session will be held if necessary.
Dates: September 16, 23, 30. October 7, 14 5:30-6:15pm
Instructor: Heather Deaver, Primary Physical Education Teacher. Cost includes beginner ball and t-shirt. Program #104
Location: To be Determined.
Fall Youth Field Hockey Club
Grades 3-7 Fall Field Hockey Club will be offered on Sun-days in September/October at the Turf Field. This program is still being developed but will include a variety of skill clinics as well as game play. More information coming in August of 2015. Area coaches will be part of the instructional staff.
Program #114
GET FIT!
Bootcamp will return this fall….
Register for the early bird or the mid-morning mom option.
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Join us for a fine lunch out! Pre-register for each trip. Must have a minimum of 8 for each trip.
Cost is $6.00.Cost of lunch on your own.
Olivia’s In the Village, Gloucester Date: June 30 Depart 11:00am #160DC
Waypoint Grill. Williamsburg, Date: August 6 Depart 11:00am #161 DC
Crab Shack, Newport News Date: August 20 Depart 11:00am #162DC
Cove Tavern, City Center Newport News Date: September 17 Depart 11:00am #164DC
Diner’s Club Policies
All trips are taken in a 15 passenger van and depart from the Municipal Building. Transportation cost per
person per trip is $6.00. The cost of lunch is on your own. To register for the Diners’ Club please use The TRIP
REGISTRATION FORM available at Poquoson Parks & Recreation. No call-in registration is accepted. No
registration is complete until full payment is received. When registering, 1 person may only register for them-
selves and 1 other guest. No group registration is accepted. Cancellation Policy for Diner’s Club Trips: In an
effort to control costs and continue to offer programs, PPR can no longer offer participants a refund or credit
regardless of reason for cancellation of the Diner’s Club Trips. For further details see Trip Registration Form.
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Center: All Are Welcome
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Lunch Served and Fun Activities
Located at the Municipal Building
830 Poquoson Ave.
To attend & register please call 873-0541.
This program is in partnership with The
City of Poquoson and Peninsula Agency
on Aging.
New participants always welcome.
This program delivers hot lunches to seniors ages 60 and over who are homebound due to illness or disabil-ity and are unable to sufficiently prepare meals for themselves.
This program is supported by fund-ing from federal, state and local governments.
The rest is funded by recipients of the meals, and concerned agen-cies, citizens and donations. To ob-tain more information or to receive meals, please contact 873-0541. This program is supported by the Penin-sula Area on Aging.
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WALK-IN
MAIL-IN Make Checks Payable to “Poquoson Parks & Recreation” Send Registration to: Poquoson Parks & Recreation 830 Poquoson Ave Poquoson , VA 23662
Visit Us! We love to see you.
Office hours are Monday thru Friday
8:30am-4:30pm at the Municipal Building
830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson VA 23662
757-868-3580
Check, Cash, Visa or Mastercard
After hours you may utilize our drop box on the front of the Municipal Building
FAX-IN Complete the registration Form and Fax it to
757-868-3585.
Mastercard or Visa payment only accepted by fax. Be sure to sign your registration form and provide all proper credit card information.
Note that on all credit card payments a 2.5% Service fee will be charged for the use of your credit card as a form of payment.
Though we do our best to secure program locations, details, and times, occasionally we must make changes to sched-ules, times or locations for programs. This can be due to any number of factors, included but not limited to, facility con-cerns, maintenance, joint scheduling with the school system or required changes from the initial planning at the time of publication. Enrollment numbers for programs can also facilitate these changes. If this occurs please be aware that we will make every effort to contact you with the information you have provided on your registration form. All programs listed within this publication are filled on a first-come, first serve basis, unless noted. Your receipt is your confirmation. Each program must draw a minimum number of participants or it will be cancelled. The City of Poquoson reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine programs, or change instructors to best provide the program for everyone.
If an activity is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be refunded your total program fees, less credit card transac-tion fees. Please remember that an accurate, complete, and legible registration form is vital for us to contact you.
Please be sure to observe all closing dates for activities. Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. No Call-in registration is accepted. Payment is accepted in either cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard. When payment is made using credit card a 2.5% convenience charge is added to the total for processing. Special Needs: The City of Poquoson is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation please allow a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice of need. All accommodation requests must be made in writing to the Department. To begin the process contact can be made by calling 868-3580.
REFUNDS: By registering for a program you agree to the following & in all cases understand that: 1) No refunds will be granted after the first class has begun.
2) No refund will be granted to a participant if you cancel later than 2 business days prior to the start of class.
3) No refund will be granted when supplies have been purchased on your behalf, regardless of the time of notification.
4) Specific programs have a no refund policy; this is noted in the program description.
5) All amusement park tickets are non-refundable.
6) Cancellation policies for facilities rental/use are stated on the respective reservation/use forms.
7) In the event of sickness or injury, refunds must be requested in writing, and in person at the Parks and Recreation Office.
A doctor’s note must be provided with the request. A refund is not guaranteed in this case but may be considered and/or pro-rated.
8) A $10 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
9) Refunds will not be granted as a result of Schedule changes due to weather.
10) Poquoson Parks and Recreation does not prorate refunds.
11) No refund is guaranteed unless the requestor has a receipt showing proof of payment.
12) Parks and Recreation reserves the right to handle a request on a case-by-case basis.
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Participant Name: Male or Female
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Participant Date of Birth: Age Today: Shirt Size: YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL AXX
Parent/Guardian Name:
Email Address: (Required)
Primary Phone Contact: Alternate Phone Contact:
I or My Spouse is willing to Coach/ Name of Prospective Volunteer:
Program # Activity Title/Session Fee
PLEASE READ WAIVER AND SIGN BELOW– Each adult must sign a separate
waiver.
A parent/guardian must sign for their children ages 17 and under.
I have had explained to me the nature of the activity in which I am or my child is being enrolled.
I understand that there are certain risks associated with this activity & that it is the duty of each participant to exercise reasonable care for his own safety and that of other par-ticipants.
If this consent is given for my child, I also understand that, while participating in the activity, my child will be expected to behave in a reasonable and responsible manner and that the activity’s supervisory staff have the authority to discipline my child in a manner similar to that imposed in Poquoson City’s public schools.
While it has been explained to me that the City of Poquoson prides itself upon the competency and dedication of its staff, I understand that, under Virginia law, both the City of Poquoson and its employees, its officers, and agents are immune from liability for negligence should I or my child suffer any injury while participating in the activity and that I may consider procuring insurance to protect myself or my child from such occurrences. With all of this in mind, I hereby give my consent to enroll me or my child in the activity listed above, specifically agreeing and consenting to the following where applicable:
(1). I agree to allow photographic images of myself (my child) to be taken and utilized for promotional purposes by the City of Poquoson
(2). I agree to allow myself or my child to be transported from the publicly advertised pick-up site to participate in the activity(s) listed above at the site identified in the activity information should it be required as described in the program.
(3). I will be responsible for the payment of fees imposed by the City for the activity(s) I am registering.
(4). I agree that I will and my child will behave in a sportsmanlike manner, and will not harass, or behave in a negative manner towards any coaches, children, referees or those in attendance at any Parks and Recreation Activity that I or my child may be attending or participating in at any time. And, I further understand I can be removed for such occur-rence at the discretion of PPR officials, to include myself, my child or those in attendance related to my child’s attendance at any time for said behavior.
(5) I agree for my phone, address, and email information to be provided to coaches and/or instructors as necessary as related to the program I am registering.
(6) I have read the Refund Policies of the Department and understand they are available for review at the Parks and Recreation Website, and at the PPR Office.
______________________________________________________________ _______________________
Participant or Parent/Guardian of Participant Date
Make checks payable to
Poquoson Parks & Recreation and
mail with form to
Poquoson Parks & Recreation
830 Poquoson Avenue
Poquoson, VA 23662
Credit Card Convenience Fee + 2.5% __________
Please remember that an accurate, complete, and legible registration form is vital for us to contact you.
Credit Cards Accepted
MasterCard and Visa
Name as it Appears on Card_____________________
Signature:________________________ Expiration:______
Card #_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _-_ _ _ _ Ein: _ _ _
(on back of card)
Special Needs or Accommodations:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
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Poquoson Public LibraryPoquoson Public LibraryPoquoson Public Library
Meet the Orchestra
Presented by: students of Soundscapes
Wed, July 22nd 10:30 AM
C - Shells Singalong
For Children
Calling all children, 5th grade and younger! You don’t want to miss a beat! Read with us this summer
as we discover lots of new things and “Read to the Rhythm!” When you’ve read your first book
of the summer, you are ready to register online (www.poquoson-va.gov/library) or on a paper log you
can get at the library. Books just can’t be beat, so check ‘em out, read, record, and win exciting
incentives and rewards. There will be LOTS of fun activities and programs to help you b# (be sharp!).
Summer Reading 2015Summer Reading 2015Summer Reading 2015
For more information and a complete listing of all summer programs and events, go to
www.poquoson-va.gov/library or call 757-868-3060
Celebration Picnic
Magic of Krendl
Prizes, hot dogs, and entertainment
Kick Off: Reptiles of the World
Presented by: Virginia Living Museum
Wed, June 24th 10:30 AM OR 11:30 AM
Snakes Alive!
Meet the Orchestra
Presented by: students of Soundscapes
Wed, July 22nd 10:30 AM
C - Shells Singalong
Summer Reading Program for Teens June 15th - August 7th
Summer Reading Program for Adults June 15th - August 2nd
Sundae Sunday
Sun, August 9th 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Ice cream, toppings, and the chance to win terrific prizes.
Get into the rhythm of reading this summer. Choose books from the
library’s collection and read the summer away. For every book you
read, submit a review for a chance to win great prizes.
Ask the Gardening Pro
Wednesdays - June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th
10:00 AM - Noon
‘Tweens and Teens, 6th - 12th grade, prepare to dance, draw and discover as we
Read to the Rhythm! Read, Record, and Win! Join us for some rocking programs and
awesome prizes as we fine-tune our love for reading.
Kickoff: Zumba
Tues, June 23rd 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Dance to this “feel happy” workout.
Minion Madness
Thurs, July 9th 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Explore all things minion with minion eats, art & music.
Maker Monday: Bristlebot Building
Mon, July 13th 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Build, then race your bristlebot!
Maker Tuesday: Monart
Tues, July 21st 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Create realistic artwork using the Monart method.
READ to the Rhythm
Teens, join us for these and other
fun activities by registering
It’s time for a Chesapeake Bay TMDL update! You have more than likely seen the topic in the news and discussed at City Council
meetings. There have been questions from citizens wanting to know what they can do to help, or whether actions they have al-
ready taken can count toward the City’s goals. Here’s the latest:
What is the program? The Chesapeake Bay TMDL program could be described as the old “Clean the Bay” program on steroids.
The requirements are mandatory and much more intensive, the schedule is fixed and extremely fast paced, and local governments
like Poquoson are required to do something they have never had to do before: provide stormwater treatment for already-
developed land. Until now, stormwater treatment was only provided at the time a development was constructed. Now we have
to find treat stormwater runoff from parking lots and buildings that were built decades ago.
This goal is to have all the treatment we need for a Clean Bay in the ground by 2025. A clean bay means more economic oppor-
tunity through recreation, fishing and crabbing. It means a beautiful place to live. The region has been working on Cleaning the
Bay since the early 1980’s. This program is intended to get the job done by removing excess phosphorous, nitrogen, and sediment
from our waters.
What is happening in Poquoson? Like other localities in Virginia, we are taking several actions at once to meet program goals and
schedules:
As this is being written, the City’s Action Plan is being formulated. This is a 15-year plan to meet mandatory pollution remov-
al deadlines. The final plan will include treatment options, possible sites, and costs. Barring some unforeseen circum-
stance, the plan will be finalized and will be available on the City website under the environmental page by the end of
June.
City staff is looking for sites to build retrofits. An “ideal” cost effective site would be:
Owned by the City or donated to the City;
Not be designated for some other purpose, such as a ball field or economic development;
Be located downstream of developed areas that had been built before the Bay program went into effect; and
Have the potential to provide some secondary benefit, such as flood storage or recreation.
We are in the process of creating our first two retrofits. These are located near City Hall, and treat runoff from Victory Boule-
vard, City Hall, and the Oxford Run watershed. The City was awarded a grant for half of the design and construction cost
of these projects. As a secondary benefit, both will provide more flood storage in the Oxford Run watershed.
We are working with the State to have more options. Many of the treatment options promoted by the Bay program are not
effective in coastal areas where the elevation is low and the groundwater is high. Measures like street sweeping, oyster
aquaculture, tree planting and phragmites harvesting have yet to be approved as clean up options. We hope to see
more options with better price tags as soon as possible. The more options, the lower the cost, and the faster we can
reach our goals.
What can citizens do to help? A frequent question has been “Will the City get credit for this?” The answer may not be yes, and is
often “We’re not sure yet.” That is okay….the ultimate goal is to Clean the Bay. It is easy to get lost in the credit game, and to
forget that every tree planted, every person cleaning up after a pet and every treatment method helps. The EPA is re-evaluating
its requirements every few years, and water quality monitoring will show the benefit of work even if a particular action is not cred-
ited.
Another way to help is to suggest treatment sites and give us your ideas on the program. These goals are very challenging.
Cities like Poquoson that are almost built out are overburdened with extra land on which to put retrofits. Give us your
ideas! You can email the City Engineer at [email protected].
Finally, think clean water. You would be surprised at how many small steps you can take during your day that will help improve our waters. If you want some ideas, check out the askHRgreen.org website at http://askhrgreen.org/ .
That’s the latest. This program will continue to evolve and change, hopefully resulting in a Chesapeake Bay that will sustain our
community for generations.
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Waggin’ Tails: A Dog Therapy Program
Sponsored by York Poquoson Department of Social Services
A new activity attracting the attention of Children, Teens and Youthful Adults is Waggin’ Tails: A Dog Therapy
Program. York-Poquoson Department of Social Services has the honor of encouraging the use of non-
traditional therapeutic interventions through the use of certified therapy dogs to aid with providing services within
our community. The program is fueled on the notion that dogs can sense our emotions and engage with us on
interpersonal and social levels.
Meet some of our therapy dogs:
Sam is a 6 year old female Golden Retriever. Sam stays busy going on walks with her “dad” and sneaking
treats from the kitchen when “mom” is cooking. Sam is a regular at the agency where she meets & greets
clients on Tuesday mornings. Additionally, Sam and her “dad” volunteer at Poquoson Elementary School
with a children’s reading group.
Morgan is a 9 year old female Collie. She and her “mom” stay busy volunteering at several local programs
that include children and older adults. Morgan currently comes to the agency for scheduled weekly tutor-
ing sessions.
Maya is a 2 ½ year old female German Sheppard/Husky mix. She and her “mom” also volunteer with a local
search and rescue group.
Abbey is a 5 ½ year old female Bernese Mountain Dog. Abbey is also at the agency where she meets & greets
clients on Mondays. Abbey is famously known for doing her “Berner Bump” during visits; she will come
up to you, turn around, sit down on your feet and place her body as close to yours in order for you to pet
her.
Astro is a 5 year old female Bouvier Des Flanders. Astro and her “mom” are actively involved at several local
schools. Astro loves to listen to children read to her and works with a life skills group at Poquoson High
School.
Blue is an 8 year old male Golden Retriever. Blue currently comes to the agency for scheduled weekly tutor-
ing sessions. To date, he and his “mom” have made over 500 visits in various community settings.
Mandy is a 2 year old female Golden Retriever Mix. Mandy is the newest addition to the program and has al-
ready made herself at home during meet & greets with
clients at the agency. She and her “mom” stay busy
volunteering at the regional jail and with a local Wound-
ed Warriors program.
Contact Jennifer Campbell-Brown for more
information at (757) 890-3980.
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City Hall is home to a DMV Select Office which allows customers to visit
the DMV (Virginia’s Division of Motor Vehicles) in Poquoson to handle
vehicle titling, registration transactions and other needs to include
license plates, trip permits and placards, and driver transcript requests. The Select Office does not
handle Driver’s Licenses or Identification Cards, however, the mobile unit, known as the DMV 2 GO
does. As a new service the Select Office now handles boat registration and titling, as well as sells
hunting and fishing licenses.
The DMV2GO van comes to Poquoson at City Hall, 500 City Hall Avenue, on a regular basis to offer
the full array of DMV services. Hours are 9:00am-4:00pm on the following days:
June 9 July 14 August 11 September 15 October 6 November 3
Community Events and Calendar for the City of Poquoson now
available on the
EnjoyVA.com App
Available on the Android and Apple platform.
It’s Free– Stay in touch with Civic Groups, activities and government
Produce for Healthier Living Food Distribution 2015
Eligible Residents of Poquoson & York County
WHEN: June 23 July 28 August 25 September 22
October 27 November 24 December 22
TIME: 10am–1pm
WHERE: MUNICIPAL BUILDING– 830 Poquoson Ave.
A Bag of TEFAP-USDA Commodity foods will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to income
eligible households. A short, completely confidential form will be completed. Additionally, a small
produce bag will be available for distribution. A collaborative effort between the Virginia Peninsula
Food Bank and our local community groups who graciously assist with distribution to make this
program possible. If your group would like to help distribute food please contact Buddy Green at
757-751-5772.
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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PROPERTY?
You are probably thinking “of course I know my property.” However, do you know your flood risk? Is your
property located in a flood zone? If so, what zone? What are the differences in the zones? What is the
ground elevation at the house? What is the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)? Do you have flood insurance? If
so, do you have appropriate coverage? Do you have or need flood vents?
For the answers to these and other disaster related questions, contact Ken Somerset in the Poquoson In-
spections Department at 868-3035 or stop by to see him at City Hall.
Longer days and warmer temps mean that spring is en route to Hampton Roads. Be-
fore digging in to your normal lawn and garden routines, askHRgreen.org challenges
you to transform your landscape into an eco-avenger by putting every flower, tree,
shrub and blade of grass to work. “Your yard is not only an expression of you and your family, it’s also one of the greatest ways to protect the health
of our environment by filtering out stormwater pollution before it enters our local waterways,” said Julia B. Hille-
gass public information and community affairs administrator for the Hampton Roads Planning District Commis-
sion, which oversees askHRgreen.org. “Implementing just one green-friendly change in your yard can have big
implications for our environment.” Put Your Soil to the Test One change that’s easy to make is to conduct a soil test before adding fertilizer to your lawn and flower beds to
see what nutrients may be lacking. Over-fertilizing is harmful to the environment. The excess fertilizer does not
get absorbed into the lawn, resulting in runoff into local waterways via the storm drain. When it reaches the
Chesapeake Bay, the polluted runoff (which contains nitrogen and phosphorus) fuels the growth of algae blooms,
which are harmful to fish, crabs, oysters and other species. Soil tests, available at local Virginia Cooperative Extension offices and garden centers, are easy to use. Using a
shovel or spade, unearth soil samples from 10 random areas, avoiding border areas such as those near roads,
compost or bush piles or under eaves. Place the samples in a clean pail or container and mix them thoroughly,
then submit the combined soil for testing. Test results will provide a recommendation of nitrogen (N), phosphorus
(P) and potassium (K), and it will also reveal the acidity (pH) of the soil. Know Your Grass Equally important for a healthy lawn is to choose grass that is well-suited for your landscape. For areas that get
full sun, use warm season grass, such as zoysia, centipede or bermuda, and seed and fertilize (if needed) in early
spring. For areas that get light shade, use cool season grass, such as tall fescue, fine fescue or rye, and seed in
the late summer and fertilize (if needed) in the fall. In addition to making sure you are using the right amount of fertilizer and growing grass that’s optimal for
your landscape, there are plenty of green gardening alternatives that are easy and cost-effective to imple-
ment.
Transform your Yard into an Eco-avenger!
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On Saturday, May 9,2015 Keep Poquoson Beautiful volunteers picked up 2.28 tons of debris
from locations all over the City, such as Messick Point, Thomas Jefferson Rollins Nature Area
(Amory’s Wharf), Ridge Road, Wythe Creek Road, Emmaus Road and Oxford Run. The
Veteran’s Memorial at City Hall received a spring facelift and the Poquoson Master
Gardeners and Dan Nortman of the Poquoson/York Virginia Cooperative Extension assisted
with the City’s 1st annual plant swap. Volunteers came from Emmaus Baptist Church, Girl
Scout Troop #1083, Poquoson Kiwanis, The Exchange Club and friends from all corners of
the City helped with this important event. We couldn’t do it without your help! Thank you,
Evie Insley & Bodina Wright, Co-Captains, Keep Poquoson Beautiful
Keep Poquoson Beautiful
Keep Poquoson Beautiful also thanks all our wonderful sponsors who made our 2015
campaign such a success for the fourth year in a row: Poquoson City Council, Poquoson
Shopping Center, Port Messick, LLC, Lakes of Poquoson, Iris Art Studio and the Poquoson
Business Association. Thank you so much!
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PAID
Hampton, VA
Permit No. 2025
830 Poquoson Avenue
Poquoson Virginia 23662
Friday, October 16 5:00-10:00pm
Saturday, October 17 10:00-10:00pm
Sunday, October 18 12:30-6:30pm
Poquoson Municipal Park
www.poquosonseafoodfestival.com
Full Entertainment Schedule online
Visit the many arts and crafts vendors, delicious food vendors and more.
Spend a day at the Festival.
Parking Fee: $5.00 per car.
www.poquosonseafoodfestival.com
