Reptile World visits New Kent Elementary

Family Art Night

Smith honored as 2015 business star

Jackie Smith, president of New Kent Coatings Inc., received the nation’s premier award for excellence among women’s business enterprises (WBE) bestowed by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) during its Salute to Women’s Business Enterprises on March 19. The annual gala convened with more than 1,500 corporate and government executives, WBEs, and members of the WBENC’s Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs). “I am honored to receive this award and grateful for all of the support I have received from the WPEO-DC, WBENC, my team, customers, friends, and family,” Smith said in a press release. Smith was recognized for her business…
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‘The Creek Crew’

Another New Kent lottery winner

Senior Connections celebrates National Volunteer Week

Senior Connections, serving residents ages 55 and older both in Charles City and New Kent, will celebrate National Volunteer Week on Apr. 12-18. “We commend the generosity and spirit of our volunteers who share their time and talent to make the community a better place to live whether helping an older adult balance a checkbook, explaining Medicare benefits, mentoring a child, or helping visitors at local museums,” said Senior Connections executive director Thelma Bland Watson. “Volunteers are valuable resources and we offer volunteer opportunities for all ages, especially for individuals age 55 and older.” Senior Connections sponsors many programs and…
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USDA finalizes procedures for sorghum referendum

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing procedures for the upcoming referendum regarding the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program. The Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order requires that a referendum be conducted no later than seven years after the start of assessments, which began on July 1, 2008. For the program to continue, a majority of those voting must favor continuation of the order. USDA will conduct the referendum beginning Mar. 23 and conclude on Apr. 21 at county USDA Farm Service Agency offices. Ballots may be obtained in person, by mail, or facsimile at county FSA…
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‘The Calico Tiger’ to be presented by NK Stagehands on Apr. 25-26

New Kent Stagehands will present “The Calico Tiger” written by Christian B. Garrison during a two-day event beginning Saturday, April 25 and concluding Sunday, April 26. The one-act children’s play will be presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a 3 p.m. performance on Sunday. All shows are scheduled to take place at New Kent Middle School. The cast features a number of New Kent residents with the show being under the director of Martha Martin. Cast and crew will meet and greet the audience after the show with a lemonade and cookie reception. Tickets are…
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New Kent artist’s paintings part of West Point exhibit

Hal Wallof, a native of Tampa, Florida who now resides in New Kent, will have his artwork exhibited as part of an Invitational Art Exhibit hosted by Visual Arts Committee of Arts Alive Inc. in West Point. Wallof has specialized in oil paintings for more than 25 years. His work has been displayed at a variety of locations that include Wallace Manor in Providence Forge, the Greater Lanexa Studio Tour, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio school. He also painted weekly for years at Sawyer Studio in New Kent and prefers to paint in an environment of people…
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Turner elected to Virginia R&P Society board

Kim Turner, director of New Kent Parks and Recreation, was elected to the Virginia Recreation and Park Society Board of Directors on March 13. “VRPS has provided me with many opportunities over the last seven years and traces back to when I was a student at Longwood College,” said Turner in a press release. “I feel my leadership skills, my commitment to the profession, and my passion for parks and recreation will be an asset to the VRPS Board of Directors.” Turner takes over for Mike McCarty, who resigned from the position on Feb. 27.