Items of note

 

Happy Labor Day.

A few things on the calendar

·       Goochland Leadership Enterprise (GLE) will start its next session soon. If you are new to the county or a native, GLE will give you insight into how Goochland County works. You will also have an opportunity to get to know people from all parts of the county and all walks of life. Go to https://www.goochlandva.us/DocumentCenter/View/9864/GLE-Brochure-2023-2024-rev-23-06-23--v0?bidId= for details.

 

·       Well water testing for those of you who really live in the country and use a well as your primary water source, make sure it is free of contaminants. “The Goochland and Powhatan Extension offices will host a well water testing program opportunity in September in association with the Virginia Household Water Quality Program at Virginia Tech. The Virginia Household Water Quality Program aims to improve the water quality and health of Virginians with wells, springs and cisterns. They provide affordable water testing, help interpreting their water test results, and information about addressing problems.” Go to https://www.goochlandva.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1008 for details.

 

·       James River Clean Up The 24^th annual James River Clean up will be held from 9 to 12 on Saturday September 9 at Tucker Park at Maidens Landing off Rt. 522 in Courthouse Village. This is a regional event spanning more than 75 miles of the James River, which forms Goochland’s southern border. Volunteers.  To register go to https://www.cognitoforms.com/ChesterfieldCountyVA1/JamesRiverCleanupRegistrationForm

 

·       September 11 observances.  Every year on the anniversary of the 911 attacks in Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania, Goochland Fire-Rescue pauses to remember and honor the brave who died on that horrific day.  There will be two separate events:  9:45 A.M. Courthouse Company 5, 2710 Fairground Road, and 7 p.m. Manakin Company 1, 180 River Road West. These moving tributes ensure that the sacrifices of that day will not be forgotten and remind us that our public safety providers go in harm’s way to keep us safe.