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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 Parks, Recreation & Events Yard Debris Pickup Schedule Link to Town Meeting Calendar Upcoming Events Colonial Beach in the News
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There will be no Sip N’ Stroll in October |
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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 Avenue every 2nd Friday. We start walking at 8:00 AM all the way to the end of the Town Pier and back. Our next walk happens Friday, October 11, 2024, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM. World Photography Day images can be seen at the Friday, October 11 ArtWalk, 6:00 PM-9:00PM at CoBe WorkSpaces (100 Hawthorn Street). Photo albums from the 2024 event will be available for sale. Fitness Classes at the Colonial Beach Community Center Fall Fitness classes are happening. For a list of upcoming classes at the Colonial Beach Community Center at 717 Marshall Avenue, email sadams@colonialbeachva.gov. Classes are $7 per session. Instructors offer discounts for signing up for 6 or 8 weeks of fitness on the first day of class.
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2024 Yard Debris Pick up Schedule
Monday, November 11 thru Friday November 15 Monday, December 9 thru Friday December 13 Pickups will only take place on your trash day during the weeks listed above. We do not schedule individual pickups. Yard debris that needs to be disposed outside of these weeks is the resident's responsibility. Please make sure that yard debris is separated from your normal trash. Yard debris must be 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. The online schedule can be found at https://Colonialbeachva.gov/CBtrash. |
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Link to Calendar of Meetings Colonial Beach Town Council Work Session
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Colonial Beach Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2024 Colonial Beach Town Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 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 link. |
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If you have not created a login on the Town of Colonial Beach website, you can: Click & follow this Link . Then in the upper left corner click on the “Create a Website Account”. Follow the instructions provided, and fill in the spaces with the information requested. Finally, click “Create Account” in the red box Once you have an account, you will have access to more information than the casual user with public access.
Website Shortcuts - there are a few handy shortcuts worth knowing about. Check these out! |
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Scan me with your phone QR Code for DEQ Consent Order |
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The Tourism website hosted by the Town of Colonial Beach.
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Click here for a regularly updated list of Colonial Beach events |
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|  | National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Host - Colonial Beach Police Department and Colonial Beach Parks, Recreation, & Events Department |
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Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes BBQ |
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|  | DO YOU LOVE BBQ? Here is your chance to vote for the best tasting BBQ in the Northern Neck at the FREDERICKSBURG FALLEN HEROES BBQ COOKOFF. Come taste a variety of BBQ styles, compliments of the best amateur BBQ competitors in the region. Then vote for your favorites! Host - Fredericksburg Fallen Heroes |
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Thursday, Oct 10 through Sunday, Oct 13 (Check website link for schedule) Town Hill (Corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues and the Boardwalk along the Potomac River) Colonial Beach, VA
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|  | COLONIAL BEACH BIKE FEST is a four-day, blow-out motorcycle event is filled with vendors, bands, bike shows, and more. The streets of downtown Colonial Beach are lined with bikes of every make and model. The town greets 30,000+ visitors and black leather is the popular fashion statement. Make your reservations early as accommodations and restaurants fill up quickly.
The Bike Fest is held on Town Hill and on the Boardwalk along the Potomac River. Click on the link above to visit the Bike Fest website and see the Bike Fest schedule of events. Host - Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce |
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|  | Good Day for a Run Returns to Colonial Beach, Virginia for their 7th Annual COLONIAL BEACH TO BEER 10K/5K Races and 1 Mile Walk. This Scenic 5K and 10K Race runs along the Potomac River in Colonial Beach. The Course is Flat and Fast! 10K Starts at 9 AM. 5K Starts at 9:05 AM. 5K Walkers of all ages are welcome to participate, need to be registered, and start on time behind runners at 9:05 AM. 1 Mile Walk option available for all ages and starts at 9:08 AM. (Non-timed) **Please register by Oct. 6 to guarantee your first choice and Oct. 12 to guarantee receiving a shirt for 1 Milers.
Host - Good Day for a Run |
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Fall Festival and Golf Cart Parade |
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|  | This fun-filled, family event takes place on Town Hill. The festival features food and craft vendors, family fun zone, a fire pit, music, and more. The day is capped off with a spectacular Halloween inspired decorated golf cart parade at 5:00 PM! Be sure to watch the carts drive “the Point” on the Saturday before Halloween.
Host - Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce |
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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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