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Great Backyard Bird Count

February 17-February 20, 2012

The Great Backyard Bird Count http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc is a great opportunity for beginning and expert birders across North America to enjoy and record a variety of birds. This is a self guided event where participants can take as little or as much time as they wish. The York River shoreline, Taskinas Creek, and our miles of trails provide excellent birding and other mid winter adventures.

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	Tell-a-friend Civil War Motor-Coach Tour Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9, 2012 Join local historians John Quarstein and J. Michael Moore for a motor-coach tour of Civil War sites on the Peninsula. Stops include Fortress Monroe, Lee Hall Mansion, Endview ...More
	Tell-a-friend Living History Day Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9, 2012 Join us as we bring Civil War history to life with events focusing on the famed Battle between ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia. Students will interact with soldiers and ...More
	Tell-a-friend Living History Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9-March 11, 2012 Bring your students to The Mariners’ Museum and we will make Civil War history come to life with events focusing on the famed 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads between the ...More
	Tell-a-friend 10th Annual Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9-March 11, 2012 March 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads. On March 8, 1862, the CSS Virginia destroyed the USS Cumberland and the USS Congress in a battle that showed ...More
	Tell-a-friend Ironclad BattleQuest Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 10-March 11, 2012 Explore the Battle of Hampton Roads like never before with Ironclad BattleQuest, a fun interactive adventure for the entire family. During this year’s Battle of Hampton ...More
	Tell-a-friend Backpacking 101 Presented by York River State Park March 17, 2012 Get ready for overnight backpacking with the Chesapeake Bay Sierra Club (http://www.meetup.com/CbSierraClub). Learn about proper clothing, equipment, and safety to make the most of ...More
	Tell-a-friend Canoe & Kayak Kick-Off/Burning of the Socks Presented by York River State Park March 24, 2012 Celebrate the 2012 canoe and kayak season with a Chesapeake Bay sailing traditon. Take off your socks and burn them with the rangers. Then join us for a guided trip into Taskinas ...More

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11th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival on Merchants Square 11th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival on Merchants Square Presented by Temple Beth El of Williamsburg at Kimball Theatre November 5, 2011-March 25, 2012 The 11th Annual Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival on Merchants Square showcases a rich and diverse mix of exciting films. Opening night's film on 11/5, The Concert, is followed by a dessert reception at The Old Post Office Atrium. Opening weekend continues on 11/6 with the movie Louder Than a Bomb, which is preceded by a Ben & Jerry's ice cream social. The festival also includes a winter series with films in January,February,and March 2012.	Temple Beth El of Williamsburg	11/05/11- 03/25/12	Williamsburg
Osprey Watch Photo Walk Osprey Watch Photo Walk Presented by York River State Park March 31, 2012 The Osprey have returned to the Chesapeake Bay region. Come and capture images of thes great birds. There are also other creatures, beautiful flowers, and interesting landscapes for you to capture images of.	York River State Park	03/31/12	Williamsburg
Sherwood Lucky Shoe Classic Sherwood Lucky Shoe Classic Presented by Portsmouth Horseshoe Club at Sleepy Hole Park April 28, 2012 This is a sanctioned horseshoe tournament, host by the Portsmouth Horseshoe Club. This is one of the club's largest tournaments of the year. Their will be horseshoe pitchers from all across the state and country coming to this tournament. The top 3 of each class will receive awards. This tournament will be held at sleepy hole park, suffolk, va. Hope to see you all there.	Portsmouth Horseshoe Club	04/28/12	Suffolk
Eagle Festival and Symposium Eagle Festival and Symposium Presented by Norfolk Botanical Garden at Norfolk Botanical Garden May 4-May 6, 2012 Celebrate nature with Norfolk Botanical Garden at Garden's Eagle Festival and Symposium! This spectacular event celebrates and educates 'all things' eagles. The festival hosts 2 major events -- the Eagle Festival and the Eagle Symposium. Eagle Festival: Date: May 5, 2012 Time: 10am to 4pm Cost: Included with Garden admission Location: Mayor’s Row The Eagle Festival includes demonstrations, live animals, booths, arts and crafts with...	Norfolk Botanical Garden	05/04/12- 05/06/12	Norfolk
Getting To Know Us Tour - 1st Sunday of the Month Getting To Know Us Tour - 1st Sunday of the Month Presented by York River State Park February 5, 2012-January 20, 2013 Are you new to the Williamsburg area? Perhaps you are looking for a location for a family or organization event. Take a guided tour of our day use area to see what our park has to offer. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, boating, and access to the York River shoreline are just a short drive from Virginia's Historic Triangle. This event is held the first Sunday of every month, except in April where it will be held on the 15th. This event will also be help in February 12, 2012.	York River State Park	02/05/12- 01/20/13	Williamsburg
Circle of Smiles Market Faire Circle of Smiles Market Faire Presented by TowneBank Member Service Center at TowneBank Member Service Center May 7, 2009 - Ongoing Sample your favorite local shops and vendors while enjoying after-work refreshments! Exhibits include everything from jewelry to creative art, and more!	TowneBank Member Service Center	05/07/09- Ongoing	Suffolk
Downtown Norfolk Food Tour Downtown Norfolk Food Tour Presented by Norfolk Walkabouts at TowneBank Fountain Park February 5, 2011 - Ongoing Journey through Norfolk and experience a transformation of the palate on a Norfolk Walkabouts Downtown Food Tour. Visit multiple restaurants sampling house specialties while having a behind the scenes experience as staff discusses the culinary creations and history of the establishment. Sample Hampton Roads seafood classics, loose tea and coffee from a West Coast style coffeehouse, Mediterranean staples, British Isle pub fare, and more. In between locations, gather an insight into...	Norfolk Walkabouts	02/05/11- Ongoing	Norfolk

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