Hanover News & Events

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May 2012

May 17, 2012

Monument To Be Dedicated At Gaines Mill

EMS Week Open House At Western Hanover Saturday

Sheriff's Office Offers Youth Police Academy

May 10, 2012

A Few Seats Remain For Historic Bus Tours

May 8, 2012

Hanover’s Katie Goodman Wins Governor’s Award

May 2, 2012

Hanover’s Top Volunteers Are Honored

Pine Beetle Infestation Is Topic Of Program

Workforce Award Program Honors Weiss

April 2012

April 30, 2012
Start Growing Those Tomatoes!

April 23, 2012
Please RSVP to “Spirit of Volunteerism” Event

Sheriff's Office Issues Traffic Advisory for NASCAR

Design Public Hearing Tuesday on Proposed Improvements to Creighton/Cold Harbor Intersection

Special Recycling Event This Saturday

Sheriff's Office Participates in Drug-Take Back Initiative

May 1 is Deadline for High-Mileage Discount

April 19, 2012
Sign up for Survivor Day Event at Oak Knoll

Hanover Cares to Host Town Hall Meeting

April 16, 2012
Youth Summer Program Signup begins April 17

April 11, 2012
Be a Vendor at the Hanover Tomato Festival!

CSB is Accepting Nominations for Harris Award

Hanover Youth Service Council Has Openings

April 5, 2012
Applications Sought for Little and Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato

April 3, 2012
Public Hearing on Budget on April 4

Class for Aspiring Weather Spotters Wednesday

‘Wormathon’ Composting Workshops Offered

March 2012

March 27, 2012
Arts & Sciences Festival This Saturday

Leash Laws Apply in Rural Areas Beginning April 1

Financial Assistance Available for Summer Youth Program

Young People Sought To Be Leaders-In-Training

March 26, 2012
CERT Signup

March 21, 2012
CPA 2012 Graduates

March 19, 2012
Go Green Challenge Award

March 12, 2012
Global Youth Service Day Kick-Off On March 17

“Guiding Good Choices” Is Topic Of Program

Facebook Business Training Offered By Economic Development

March 09, 2012
Woof, Wag, Walk and Pet Parade on March 10

Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday – Remember To Replace Your Smoke Detector Batteries

February 2012

February 29 2012
County’s Legislative Agenda for 2012

February 20, 2012
Nominations for Hanover County's "Spirit of Volunteerism Award"

Mar.1 Deadline for Hanover County's Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Beach Week Program at Patrick Henry High

February 14, 2012
Deadline for Registering GYSD Projects

Open Burning Restrictions Begin February 15

February 7, 2012
R.E.B. Award Nominations for 2012

Sr. Resource Fair on Feb. 9

Cruise to Nowhere Feb. 17

January 2012

January 31, 2012
BEACH WEEK” Program Atlee On February 6

Free Tax Help Offered Begining February 1

All Invited To Technical School Night

January 23, 2012
Global Youth Service Day Workshop on February 2

Final Rabies Vaccination Clinic of Season

Land Use Open Enrollment Period Ends Feb. 1

January 18, 2012
January 20 Is Deadline for Citizens Planning Academy

Assessment Review Period Lasts Through Jan. 20

Open Enrollment Period for Land Use Program

January 12, 2012
Via, Peterson Elected to Lead Board

January 11, 2012
County's Legislative Agenda for 2012
Five Represent Hanover in State Legislature

January 10, 2012
Fire Academy Graduates 29th Class

January 9, 2012
New Board of Supervisors to Meet Wednesday

January 4, 2012
'Business Launchpad Academy' Classes Resume

Land Use Program Enrollment Is Underway

December 2011

December 28, 2011
Board of Supervisors, Other Officials Sworn in

December 21, 2011
Holiday Hours For County Facilities
Real Estate Values Drop 5.59% In Hanover
Winter Issue Of “The Hanover Review” Is Online

December 19, 2011
Two Hanover Teachers Win R.E.B. Awards

December 13, 2011
Santa Breakfast at Chickahominy VFD Saturday
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
Safe Shopping Tips from the Sheriff’s Office

December 7, 2011
Rabies Vaccination Clinic this Saturday
Hanover Fire Department Holiday Breakfast
Santa Breakfast at Black Creek VFD

November

November 23, 2011
Additional Officers, Volunteers to Assist Holiday Shoppers

November 22, 2011
Application Deadline for Master Gardeners
Prepare for Long Lines at Verdi Lane SWCC

November 14, 2011
Large Crowd Attends Veterans Day Ceremony
How to Make The Holidays Brighter for Others
Ashland Holiday Parade This Sunday

November 9, 2011
Nov. 16 Is Deadline to Apply for Fuel Assistance
Master Gardener Informational Sessions Thursday
Veterans Day Observance at Veterans Memorial

November 4, 2011
Sunday Is 'Fall-Back' Day - Replace Your Smoke Detector Batteries
Train Day Held This Saturday
Leaf Disposal Options in Hanover
Crisis Assistance Program Application Period Begins
Historic Marker Unveiled at Beaverdam School

October

October 31, 2011
"Home For The Holidays" Senior Adult Luncheon
Keep Your Little Goblins Safe on Halloween
Fire Safety Tips for Halloween

October 18, 2011
"Home For The Holidays" Senior Adult Luncheon

October 12, 2011
Hanover Again Named Among the Nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People

October 10, 2011
Shred-It Event Held by Sheriff's Office
Fall Plant Sale This Saturday
October 17 Is Deadline to Register to Vote

October 5, 2011
Ready, Set, School! Supply Drive Is Successful
Fall "Hanover Review" Is Online
Tours Offered Sunday at Polegreen Church

September

September 30, 2011
Town of Ashland Walking Tours in October
Tours Offered Sunday at Polegreen Church
A Few Seats Left for "Are You Ready?" Class on Oct. 4

September 23, 2011
Open House at Black Creek Fire Station

September 19, 2011
Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield Park Now Open

September 12, 2011
Sign Up for Your Free Library Card!
Youth Leaders Needed to Plan 2012 GYSD
Volunteers Needed to Advocate for Children
Master Gardeners Offer Class This Saturday
Fall Storytime Sessions Begin at Library Branches
Park Service Dedicates Totopotomoy Creek Park
Hundreds Attend 10th Anniversary Ceremony

September 7, 2011
Living History at Rural Plains This Weekend
Hanover Youth Service Council to Hold Fundraising Dance-A-Thon on Saturday
9/11 Special Remembrance Ceremony to be Held at Chickahominy Fire Station

September 6, 2011
School Has Started; Observe School Bus Laws

August

August 23, 2011
Turf Establishment Is Next Home Gardening Class

August 17, 2011
August 26 Is Deadline To Sign Up For CERT Training

August 10, 2011
"Parson's Cause" Re-Enactment Saturday Aug. 13
Hanover County Cannery featured on Virginia Home Grown

August 1, 2011
Sign Up Now for "Are You Ready?" Class on August 9
HYSC Kids Collecting Donations Friday
National Night Out Is Next Tuesday

July

July 28, 2011
Board Adopts Nuisance Animal Ordinance

July 26, 2011
"Parson's Cause" Re-Enactment This Saturday

July 18, 2011
It's National Night Out Time!
'Ready Set School' Supply Collection Drive Begins
Rural Plans Is Site of "History at Sunset" Program

July 13, 2011
Stop By Lemonade Stand On Friday
Citizens Police Academy Waiting List

July 11, 2011
"Parson's Cause" Re-Enactment This Saturday
Summer "Hanover Review" Is on Web Site

July 5, 2011
New Laws Go into Effect
Tomato Festival Saturday 7/9

June

June 28, 2011
High School Fire, EMT Classes Graduate

June 27, 2011
Free ‘Parson’s Cause’ Re-enactment on Saturday

June 22, 2011
Living History Event at Gaines Mill

June 20, 2011
Social Services, CSB Now Have Mechanicsville Offices

June 15, 2011
Black Creek Fire Station Is Opened
Free ‘Parson’s Cause’ Re-enactment on Saturday
Free Landscaping Class Offered Saturday

June 6, 2011
Veterans Honored At Memorial Day Observance

May

May 31, 2011
Summer Reading Programs Begin This Week
Free Family Fishing Day Held This Saturday
Cold Harbor Battlefield Events This Weekend

May 27, 2011
Memorial Day Program At Wayside Park
Sheriff's Office Enforcing Click It Or Ticket

May 16, 2011
Volunteers Beautify Pole Green Park
Historic Bus Tours Remain Popular
GRTC Public Meeting In Mechanicsville On Thursday

May 11, 2011
A Few Seats Remain For Historic Bus Tours

May 4, 2011
Sign Up Now For ‘Are You Ready’ Class At Montpelier Center

April

April 26, 2011
Parker, Smith Are Top Animal Control Officers
E-Recycling, Document Disposal Offered Saturday
Reduction Offered For High-Mileage Vehicles
Poor Farm Park Trail Meeting On May 2

April 19, 2011
Top Communications Officers Are Recognized
Board Recognizes School Readiness Initiative
Commissioner's Office Helps With State Returns

April 15, 2011
April 15 Is Deadline To Apply For Youth Service Council
Spring Garden Fair Is Saturday
Please RSVP To Spirit Of Volunteerism Event By April 15

April 5, 2011
Schools Collecting Receipts For Local Shopping
County Easter Egg Hunts Will Be Held Saturday
Arts & Sciences Festival This Saturday

(See also, Hanover News Archives)