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Oak Knoll Middle 5K race to benefit expenses for all departments

Submitted by NBC12 Web Producer on Friday, November 16th, 2:49 pm

Oak Knoll Middle School will sponsor a 5K race at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the school at 10295 Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville. The event will begin at the side entrance of the school near the adjacent neighborhood... Read More

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Volunteers Needed for the Hanover Senior Travel Commission

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Monday, August 27th, 2012, 10:34am

Are you an active adult age 50 or over that loves to travel? Do you love planning trips to exciting new places and meeting new people? If so, the Hanover Senior Travel Commission is in search of you!

The commission has 21 years of dedicated volunteer service to the community and consists of 12 members that represent all voting districts in the county. These volunteer members each serve a two-year term and attend meetings each month where they discuss trip suggestions, research trips and coordinate trip information and logistics. Members also serve as Primary and Assistant Tour Escorts for the exciting trips that are planned.

All potential Commission members need to complete the Hanover Senior Travel Commission 2013-2014 application and return it to Hanover County Parks and Recreation no later than September 21, 2012. During the month of October, selected applicants will be contacted for an interview, and applicants selected to serve on the Hanover Senior Travel Commission will be contacted in December.

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Hanover Parks and Recreation In Search of Instructors!

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Thursday, August 16th, 2012, 7:23am
Hanover Parks and Recreation In Search of Instructors!

Hanover County Parks and Recreation is in search of individuals with speical skills they are willing to share! Do you have the knowledge or talent to teach the following:

  • Fitness
  • Sign Language
  • Fine Arts
  • Nutrition
  • Nature Classes
  • Crafting
  • Home Improvement
  • Salsa Dancing

We are looking for instructors for these classes and more!

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Exciting Children's Area Activities at the Hanover Tomato Festival

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Monday, July 9th, 2012, 10:00am
Exciting Children's Area Activities at the Hanover Tomato Festival

This year's Hanover Tomato Festival has a children’s area your kids won't want to miss! Join us at Pole Green Park on Saturday, July 14th from 9am to 4pm for this fun-filled day.

So many Community Partners will be on hand providing an array of children’s activities, making this a great event to bring the family to.

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Hanover Tomato Festival in Search of Volunteers

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, 9:00pm
Hanover Tomato Festival in Search of Volunteers

How would you like to be a part of one of the most popular events in Hanover? The Hanover Tomato Festival is looking for a few good men and women to assist on Saturday July 14th at Pole Green Park. With over 40,000 attendees expected and a fun day of games, rides, crafters, artisans, tomatoes and great food planned, we need plenty of extra hands to make it all happen. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: traffic control, tomato sales and children’s activities. Don’t have a whole day to spare? Don’t worry! There are several 5-6.5 hour shifts available between 7am to 4pm, making convenient for even the busiest schedule. All volunteers will receive refreshments and special parking. Interested individuals can find volunteer applications at www.hanovertomatofestival.com email hanovertomatofestival@co.hanover.va.us or contact Jennifer Godfrey at 804-365-4694. Volunteer sign up deadline is June 29, 2012.

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Exciting New Features at the Hanover Tomato Festival!

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, 9:00pm
Exciting New Features at the Hanover Tomato Festival!

This year's Hanover Tomato Festival has many new exciting features you won't want to miss! Join us at Pole Green Park on Saturday, July 14th from 9am to 4pm for this fun-filled day.

The improved Hanover Tomato Contest will once again take place and you can enter your homegrown Hanover tomatoes for a chance to be named the best in categories such as: Largest or Smallest Ripe Tomato, Best Tasting, Best Tasting Salsa, Best Tomato Recipe and more! Recipe winners may even have their item featured at Marty's Grill in Mechanicsville in August.

Papa John's is also joining in on the fun with their own "Vote for your Favorite Tomato Pizza" contest. Visit www.pjrva.com and vote for the pizza you want to see served at the Hanover Tomato Festival.

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Hanover Memorial Day Program Set for Monday, May 28

Submitted by Lisa Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:47pm
Hanover Memorial Day Program Set for Monday, May 28

The public is invited to attend the Hanover Memorial Day Program being held at the Hanover Veterans Memorial located at Hanover Wayside Park on Monday; May 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Veterans who gave their life defending their Country and those who are currently serving our Country to insure our freedom will be honored. The Laying of the Memorial Wreath will be escorted by Commander James Kickler, Sean Davis and David Jennings of the American Legion Post 175, Mechanicsville, VA.  Brigadier General Stephen L. Huxtable, Ret. Virginia Army National Guard will be the Honored Guest Speaker at the event. Other honored guests include: The Hanover Concert Band, Glenn Hawkins, Ret. USAF Chaplin, Grace United Family Church, Mechanicsville, VA., Mr. Jimmie L. Edwards, American Legion Post 29, Danville, VA singing the National Anthem, members of VFW Post 9808, Mechanicsville, VA and American Legion Post 175, Mechanicsville, VA. 

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