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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. |
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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 & Rec Yard Debris Pickup Schedule Link to Town Meeting Calendar Upcoming Events Colonial Beach in the News
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Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast Economic Development, in collaboration with the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce, is excited to sponsor the 2nd Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast. This event will take place on Friday, August 16th, from 8:00-9:30 AM. at Ice House Brewery & Kitchen 119 Monroe Bay Ave. Join us for a morning of networking, appreciation, and community spirit as we celebrate the businesses that contribute to our vibrant local economy. Please RSVP to Kelly Evko at kevko@colonialbeachva.gov or contact the Chamber of Commerce to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you there! Downtown Colonial Beach Connectivity Plan Economic Development and Downtown Colonial Beach will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive connectivity plan. This initiative aims to enhance the downtown area, making it more accessible and inviting for residents and visitors alike. This project has been made possible through a generous grant from the Main Street/Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) awarded to Downtown Colonial Beach. Discover Main Street Virginia at the Next Council Meeting Curious about the process of becoming a certified Main Street town? Join us at the August 7th Council meeting to learn more! Kyle Meyer from Virginia Main Street will give a presentation on Main Street Virginia and the steps Colonial Beach is taking to achieve this designation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the benefits and opportunities of becoming a Main Street community.
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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 Ave. We start walking at 8:00 AM all the way to the end of the Town Pier and back every 2nd Friday. Torrey Smith Back to School Event The Torrey Smith Back to School event at Torrey Smith Park in Colonial Beach on July 24 was a big hit. Torrey and Chanel Smith's organization, Level 82, gave away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies. The day featured a DJ, food, and an inflatable obstacle course. Local volunteer groups helped to make the event a memorable one. A book club gave away books, and CB Parks & Rec supplied basketballs, pickleball equipment, and sidewalk chalk. The Smith family was hands-on, cooking food and playing basketball, making the event a fun and memorable start to the school year. Trinidad & Tobago came to Colonial Beach The Providence QRC Steel Pan Drum Concert on July 28 was a delightful highlight at The Beach. Presented by CB Parks & Rec and BAMM as well as other individual donors, the talented student musicians from Trinidad entertained the crowd with a mix of popular, classical, jazz, and Caribbean music. The free performance, held on the Town Hill outdoor stage, offered a perfect blend of vibrant music and scenic beach views.
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Right - Trinidad Steel Drum Orchestra played on Town Hill stage July 28.
Photo by Debbie Stachkunas |
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|  | Left - Mayor Robin Schick, Town Manager Natasha Tucker, and Torrey Smith at the Level82 Smith Family backpack event at Torrey Smith Park on July 24.
Photo by Bobby Hooker |
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2024 Yard Debris Pick up Schedule |
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August 5 to August 9 September 30 to October 4 November 11 to November 15 December 9 to December 13
These pickups will only take place on your trash day during the weeks above. We do not schedule individual pickups. Yard debris that needs to be disposed of outside of these weeks is the resident's responsibility. Please make sure that the yard debris is separated from your normal trash. Yard debris must be either 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. |
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Link to Meeting Schedules for the Following: |
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Calendar of Meeting Events Colonial Beach Town Council Colonial Beach Planning Commission Colonial Beach Redevelopment & Housing Authority Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
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. |
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2nd Friday ArtWalk and Sip N’ Stroll with Downtown Colonial Beach |
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|  | Downtown Colonial Beach (DCB) and the Town of Colonial Beach are partnering for another year of Sip N’ Stroll. Visitors can sip alcoholic beverages while strolling through a designated outdoor area within a specified timeframe. Alcohol must be purchased from ABC-licensed establishments. Customers may also sip and stroll through other participating businesses such as retail stores and art galleries. Enjoy 2nd Friday ArtWalk by the Artist Alliance with a glass of wine. Hosts - Downtown Colonial Beach & Town of Colonial Beach |
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Saturday, August 17 6:00 AM-8:00 PM CoBe Workspaces 100 Hawthorn St.
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|  | World Photography Day is for anyone who loves taking pictures. The event includes tutorials with professional photographers, sunrise and sunset meetups, a golf cart tour of the LOVE signs, and a late day gathering with refreshments. Hosts - CB Parks & Recreation and CB Explorers |
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|  | The 44th Annual Rod Run to the Beach is August 17th and 18th. This is one of our biggest events with lots of cars and vendors. On Saturday, cruise in and hang out, or cruise around “the Point” from 8:00 AM until dusk. Live music provided by the Tyler Nichols Band. Leave your show vehicle parked on Town Hill overnight for Sunday showing. Hosts - Colonial Rod Club and Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce |
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|  | With the Boardwalk full of vendors, pirates, & mermaids. There’s even a water slide! This event is made for a family weekend. Everyone can eat, shop, and play from 10am-4pm on the Beach and Boardwalk of Colonial Beach, Virginia. Host - Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce |
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|  | In 2021, the Commonwealth of Virginia created legislation for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) licenses to qualifying organizations. A DORA license allows customers to sip alcoholic beverages while strolling through a designated area within a specified timeframe. Alcohol must be purchased from ABC-licensed establishments. Customers may sip and stroll through other participating businesses that do not have ABC licenses such as retail stores and art galleries if they are located within the DORA Zone. Hosts - Downtown Colonial Beach & Town of Colonial Beach |
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|  | Each year BAMM holds a major fundraising event to support teachers, students, and a scholarship fund for the upcoming school year. This year’s fundraiser is an outdoor dinner dance, An Evening Under the Stars, featuring a full band with Sally and Brian on the Town stage. There will be a dance floor, special lighting, and sumptuous food and wines. Host - BAMM |
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Colonial Beach was recently featured in both Thrillist and Eater DC |
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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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