 | September 2024 Newsletter |
| | Welcome to our digital newsletter! Colonial Beach Connector is the Town’s official newsletter, produced monthly providing important updates and information from across the community. |
| | Have a News Tip? Do you have an idea for a good community story or information about an event that you want to share? The Happenings Around Town section of the newsletter allows for brief community information-sharing. Send community news and high-resolution photographs to communications@colonialbeachva.gov. All material provided is subject to editorial review and revision and will be used as space and timing allow. IN THIS ISSUE Economic Development Parks, Recreation & Events Yard Debris Pickup Schedule Link to Town Meeting Calendar Upcoming Events Colonial Beach in the News
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| |  |  | The 2nd Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast The Economic Development Department of the Town of Colonial Beach, in collaboration with the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce, sponsored the 2nd Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast. This event took place on Friday, August 16th at Ice House Brewery & Kitchen, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue. Local business leaders had a chance to network and hear Michael Purello, the new Executive Director at Rivers Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. Events like this underscore the importance of collaboration and shared goals in driving economic prosperity. The Economic Development department and the Chamber of Commerce look forward to many more opportunities to bring the business community together, ensuring that Colonial Beach remains a vibrant and thriving place to live, work, and do business.
The Last 4th Friday Sip N’ Stroll of 2024 is Mrs. Roper Night! Friday, September 27 from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, come to the Downtown area to enjoy the last 4th Friday Sip N’ Stroll of 2024! Dress up as Mrs. Roper from the 80s sitcom, “Three’s Company”. Downtown Colonial Beach (DCB) and the Town's Department of Economic Development introduced Sip N’ Stroll in 2022. Thanks to Virginia's HB 2266, you can now enjoy your favorite libation while wandering through the downtown area.
Here’s how it works: Buy a drink from any ABC-licensed spot within the DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) and take your beverage on the go while exploring other participating shops, galleries, and more! Sip N’ Stroll is all about enhancing your downtown experience, making your visit more fun and interactive. Cheers to a delightful evening out in Downtown Colonial Beach.
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|  | |  | 2nd Friday Coffee Walks Colonial Buzz is open once again and Coffee Walks are back! Join the easy-going walking group at Colonial Buzz Espresso Bar inside Colonial Beach Brewing at 215 Washington Avenue every 2nd Friday. We start walking at 8:00 AM all the way to the end of the Town Pier and back. Our next walk happens Friday, September 13, 2024, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM.
Town-wide Yard & Garage Sale We’ll put all the garage sales on a map app and share them far and wide. All you do is host a sale! To get your sale listed, email sadams@colonialbeachva.gov. To be included, sales must happen September 28, 2024, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Fitness Classes at the Colonial Beach Community Center Fall Fitness classes are gearing up. For a list of upcoming classes at the Colonial Beach Community Center at 717 Marshall Avenue, email sadams@colonialbeachva.gov. Classes are $5 per session. Instructors offer discounts for signing up for 6 weeks of fitness on the first day of class.
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|  | 2024 Yard Debris Pick up ScheduleMonday, September 30 to Friday, October 4 Monday, November 11 to Friday, November 15 Monday, December 9 to FridayDecember 13 Pickups will only take place on your trash day during the weeks listed above. We do not schedule individual pickups. Yard debris that needs to be disposed outside of these weeks is the resident's responsibility. Please make sure that yard debris is separated from your normal trash. Yard debris must be bagged or tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet in length, with branches no larger than 4 inches in diameter, and weigh no more than 40 lbs. |
|  | Link to Calendar of Meetings Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Colonial Beach Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 12, 2024 Colonial Beach Town Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Colonial Beach Town Council Work Session
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Colonial Beach Town Meetings are open to all. Your participation in Town Government is welcome. Town Council is available to view in real time on the Town’s YouTube Channel. |
|  | | | | | |  | Once a year supporters of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad gather to play croquet, have a cocktail and enjoy some food. Sign up to play (slots are limited) or simply come and watch the game unfold. All proceeds go to the Colonial Beach (VA) Volunteer Rescue Squad! |
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| | 6th Annual Northern Neck (NNK) Beach Music Festival |
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| | |  | Join the Colonial Beach Community Foundation Saturday, September 14, from 11 AM until 6 PM, on Town Hill, located at the corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues, in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Enjoy live music by the Feature Attraction Band, Band of Oz, and Motown Butta. Between bands, emcee and Hall of Fame Award-Winning WWER DJ, Craig Jennings, will be spinning beach music tunes and teaching shag dance lessons. Host - The Colonial Beach Community Foundation |
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| | 2nd Friday Artwalk and Sip N’ Stroll with Downtown Colonial Beach |
| | |  | Friday, September 13 from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, come to the Downtown area to enjoy the 2nd Friday Artwalk and Sip N’ Stroll event! Greenspace volunteers will be assisting with 2nd Friday Sip N’ Stroll and raising money for Greenspace. Downtown Colonial Beach (DCB) and the Town of Colonial Beach introduced Sip N’ Stroll in 2022. Thanks to Virginia's HB 2266, you can now enjoy your favorite libation while wandering through the historic and charming downtown area in Colonial Beach from the Beach to Washington Avenue & from Boundary Street to Colonial Avenue. |
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| | | | |  | Friday, September 27 from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, come to the Downtown area to enjoy the last 4th Friday Sip N’ Stroll of 2024! Dress up as Mrs. Roper from the 80s sitcom, “Three’s Company”. Downtown Colonial Beach (DCB) and the Town introduced Sip N’ Stroll in 2022. Thanks to Virginia's HB 2266, you can now enjoy your favorite libation while wandering through the wonderfully charming downtown area. |
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| | Colonial Beach Town-wide Yard & Garage Sale |
| | Saturday, Sept 28 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Colonial Beach Town-wide
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|  | Saturday, September 28, 2024, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM we’re having another Town-wide Yard and Garage Sale day. We’ll put your garage sale on the Yard Sale Treasure Map app and share it far and wide. All you do is host a sale! To get your sale listed, email the address of your sale and any items you want to include in your listing (i.e. baby clothes, furniture, kitchen items, power tools, electronics, etc.) to sadams@colonialbeachva.gov no later than noon, Friday, September 27. The day for sales happens September 28, 2024, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. (to schedule shorter/longer hours, please include that information in your email). Host - Colonial Beach Parks, Recreation & Events |
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|  | Colonial Beach was featured in Southern Living, Thrillist, and Eater DC |
|  | 16 Best Things To Do In Colonial Beach, Virginia |
| |  | 15 Dreamy Dock Bars That Aren’t
Too Far From D.C. |
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| Schedule of Town Council Meetings and other special town meetings- Click here. Council Communicates - Click here for highlights from past Town Council meetings. Colonial Beach Connector - Click here for past newsletters
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