Community Calendar
Mark your calendars for the next Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the County Seat Restaurant. Dinner will be included with a fee of $20 for members and $24 for nonmembers. To reserve space, contact Bill Shockley at 804-245-3822or [email protected]. Visit www.powhatancwrt.com.
The Powhatan chapter of the NAACP meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the training room of the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum, 4290 Anderson Highway (inside the gym of the Pocahontas Landmark Center). All are welcome. For more information, contact Gail Hairston at 804-598-3435 or [email protected].
The Powhatan Ruritan Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Rosa’s Pizza and Italian Eatery in Flat Rock. Dinner will be served followed by a program and a brief meeting. They are a community service organization dedicated to our county. All are welcome. For more information call Jake Berman at 804-651-4503.
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The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at noon at County Seat Restaurant. Visit www.powhatanchamber.org.
The Monthly Food for Thought Meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant, 3883 Old Buckingham Road in the Historic Courthouse Village of Powhatan. Fees/admission are $15 members and $20 non-members at the door. For more information email Nicole Riley at: [email protected]
Just Kids, an affordable clothing shop selling gently used children’s clothes, sizes newborn to 8 plus. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The shop is located in the Memorial Baptist Church Youth House, 3926 Old Buckingham Road. Just Kids is a ministry of May Memorial Baptist Church. Clothes cost $2 per bag.
The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or [email protected].
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market opens is open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday on the grounds of Bienvenue in the Village.
Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can’t join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL7_2QUVzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH8KBrluifyO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk ([email protected]) for information on joining the meeting live.
The original Powhatan AA meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant. For more information visit http://www.powhatanrot
The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves residents from Powhatan, Amelia and Cumberland Counties as well as select Chesterfield areas. Services include medical, dental, counseling and women’s healthcare by appointment. Eligibility requirements on website www.freeclinicofpowhatan.org/patients. Registration for new patients by appointment Mondays 5 to 8 p.m. or walk-in Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call 804-598-5637.
Relay for Life South of the James meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month online. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at (804) 241-1161 or [email protected].
A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.
The Powhatan County Democratic Committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Powhatan County Library.
The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.
AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Habitat For Humanity — Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors. Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful and generous participation. The Habitat ReStore at 1922 Urbine Road will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located upstairs at the Habitat ReStore and the office number is 804-594-7009, ext. 2. Call and volunteer. Help us at the ReStore, perform critical repairs and/or with our upcoming builds.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which is located at 6137 Old Buckingham Road, provides year-round therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities. Focusing on veterans in Central Virginia, the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for the participants through activities that are positive to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. The program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. From April through September, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. Upcoming dates are: Sept. 19 and 27. From October through November, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Upcoming dates are: Nov. 7, 14 and 29. There are no sessions in December. LDEC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome Dove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-356-6327.
Powhatan State Park has planned a series of monthly Ranger Led Hikes to explore the park throughout 2023. Each month, park visitors can join in a hike on a different trail in the park and learn about local history and wildlife. All hikes begin at 10 a.m. Registration is required and limited to nine hikers per trip. Email [email protected] with the subject line “hiking series” including the desired date/hike to reserve your spot. Upcoming events are: Nov. 25: Cabin Trail/Big Woods Trail, meet at the playground area; and Dec. 30: Pine Trail, meet at Yates Parking Area. Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and bring plenty of water. Children are welcome but be aware that some hikes may exceed 4 miles and require navigating uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
Community Matters is a resource for all 55 and forward interested in learning, staying active and engaging with peers. Challenge and socialization are powerful benefits and crucial at any age! Multiple weekly sessions with a wide range of topics and activities are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Hwy, in the training room of Powhatan Parks and Recreation. Information on various offerings, activities and topics presented can be found on Facebook: Powhatan County Reach for Active Services. Program is free; requires independent participation. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804-698-0438 for more information.
Powhatan County Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Meeting rooms are available by reservation; study rooms are available first come, first served. Powhatan County Public Library will hold a weekly Story Time on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Participants will read stories, sing songs, learn finger plays and more! Story Time generally meets in front of the fireplace, and occasionally in our outdoor space. Visit www.powhatanlibrary.net or call the library at 804-598-5670 for more details, and like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest, up-to-date library news, information and program schedules.
The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves residents from Powhatan, Amelia and Cumberland Counties as well as select Chesterfield areas. Services include medical, dental, counseling and women’s healthcare by appointment. Eligibility requirements on website www.freeclinicofpowhatan.org/patients. Registration for new patients by appointment Mondays 5-8 p.m. or walk-in Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call 804-598-5637.
The Powhatan Coalition of Churches is looking for one or more volunteers to manage the Food Pantry which serves over 100 households each month. Primary responsibilities include training and coordinating volunteers, overseeing purchasing and inventory, record keeping and reporting, and publicity and communications. If you feel called to this vital ministry to neighbors in need please contact Theresa Fields at [email protected] or 804-372-9526.
Agricultural lands in Goochland and Powhatan counties continue to be eligible for conservation assistance funds from Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for stream exclusion fencing, establishing rotational grazing fields, developing water resources, wells, springs and stream access points, reforestation of critical areas and establishing or enlarging buffer areas along waterways. Funds are also available for nutrient management plan development and implementation, cover crops and numerous other conservation practices. Monacan encourages producers to explore options now since program options have recently been revised and significantly improved for the producer. The District has highly skilled employees who are well trained in both the technical aspects of conservation management and program delivery. Staff members assist producers in developing conservation plans that work for their operation and navigating program opportunities. Not all programs are created equal and staff members assist applicants in understanding the options and choosing the program that suits their farm’s needs. Anyone interested in exploring the many benefits of conservation planning can contact District conservation specialist Colton Sullivan at (804)556-0143.
The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has available resources to help people who would like assistance in learning to manage their finances. If you know of anyone who needs or would like to have this service, or to get more information, call Robin Cupka at 804-801-9851.
Backpacks of Love, a nonprofit committed to eliminating hunger in school-age children by providing nourishing food for their weekend, is looking for volunteers to help every week to pack food bags for the children, deliver the bags to schools, help with fundraisers and special events, and help provide food and monetary donations. The food donations we are looking for is single serve raviolis or spaghetti and meatballs, 16-ounce jars of peanut butter, apple sauce, small boxes of cereal, cookies, crackers and more. Contact Matt Henke at [email protected] for more information.
Young people in the 4-H community learn leadership, citizenship, and a vast array of life skills that benefit them for the rest of their lives. Through school-based, after-school, and community clubs as well as camp settings, 4-H members pledge to build a better community, country, and world. In Powhatan County, 4-H SPIN and project clubs include the following designed for youth ages 9-18: Livestock, Archery, Equine, Dairy Judging, and Shooting Education (waiting list). For our younger youth, ages 5-8 years old, we’re seeking new club leaders interested in starting a second Cloverbud 4-H Club in Powhatan. 4-H School Enrichment programs are also available for homeschool groups. Reach out to Cathy Howland, Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent, at 804-598-5640 or [email protected] for details about the 4-H opportunities listed, and/or information on starting new 4-H clubs or programs.
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