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Support for Families dealing with Mental Illness

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NAMI Mid-Tidewater would like to invite you to a Family Support Group Meet and Greet Monday, June 4, 6:00 p.m. at Gloucester Main Library, Community Room, 6920 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061. Drop by for heavy hors d`oeuvres and to learn more about this important resource for family members, friends, and mental health providers/professionals. NAMI Family Support Group is a free confidential peer-led support group for adult (18+) family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.

For more information call 804-684-1480 (leave message) or namimidtidewater@gmail.com


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Gloucester Arts Festival

 

The 2018 Gloucester Arts Festival will host a juried art show, two small plein air events, and Gloucester’s Symphony Under the Stars free family concert!
 
The Opening Reception & Awards Presentation will take place June 1st, at 6:00 PM, at Arts on Main (6580-B Main Street in Gloucester). Along with the reception, the juried art show will also open at Arts on Main on June 1st and run through the month of June.
 
The following day, the Cook Foundation will be welcoming back the Virginia Symphony for the 12th year on Saturday, June 2nd at 8:00 PM for a free concert under the stars on Main Street. Many Main Street restaurants will be offering discounts to those dining ahead of the concert and food is also available on site (but feel free to bring along a picnic)!

Additionally, the two plein air events will take place on Saturday, June 2nd (The Symphony Nocturne Paint Out – 7:00-9:30 PM) and Sunday, June 3rd (Small Painting Sunday Paint Out – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM). These plein air events are sponsored by Stewart Gallery.
 

For more information, be sure to check out https://gloucesterartsfestival.com/


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Middle Peninsula Job Fair and Expo

Looking for a job? Looking for employees? Save the Date for Middle Peninsula’s Premier Job Fair and Expo, Saturday, June 2nd from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the gymnasium at Gloucester High School. This event is open to all unemployed and underemployed adults interested in learning more about employment and career opportunities available in the region, as well as students entering the workforce. Visit the Middle Peninsula Job Fair and Expo Facebook page for more information!

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Need a ride to the Job Fair? Bay Transit is generously providing rides to the high school for this special event, but you must reserve your ride early!! Call 804-693-6977 for more information!


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22nd Annual Samaritan Group Golf Tournament

The rescheduled 22nd Annual Samaritan Group Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 16th at the beautiful Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield!
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Players will check in beginning at 8:15 AM with a shotgun start scheduled at 9:00 AM. Fees are $70/player or $280 for a four person team. Fees and applications are due by May 8th.
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Riding carts and lunch will be provided with your entry fee and there will be free coffee and donuts beginning at 8:00 AM, so plan to arrive early!
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There will be cash prizes, a raffle, a 50/50 cash drawing and more! All the details can be found on the application, which you can download here!
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Entry fees support the Samaritan Group as they continue to provide financial assistance for families in temporary need!
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Check out this link for more information!


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Timberneck Farms Conservation

Please join us to learn more about the planned future of the Timberneck Farms property and to speak with the current landowner, The Conservation Fund, and members of the master planning team at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6th at the T.C. Walker Education Center in Gloucester County. We hope you will join us to share insights regarding the planned future of this land. Your input, ideas, and knowledge regarding this property are greatly valued!
 
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For more information, click this link!