Spring is in the air

 

Winter seems to be over (cross your fingers), and spring is on its way.

For starters, go the Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardeners’ website https://www.gpmga.org/. These folks have very green thumbs and are happy to help others learn about all things growing.

To learn about the First Annual Garden Fair and Seed Share next Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Goochland Parks and Rec Center behind the county admin building at 1800 Sandy Hook Road in Courthouse Village go to https://www.gpmga.org/2026-garden-fair-seed-share .

Other events of interest:

·         March 16, the Goochland County Residents’ Community Education Workshop to learn about the zoning process will be held at Goochland Baptist Church Goochland Baptist Church 2454 Manakin Road, Manakin-Sabot, Virginia 23103, from 6 to 8:30. Registration opens at 5. Go to https://www.goochlandcpc.org/ for details.

·         March 17, Goochland Supervisors and School Board members will hold a joint budget workshop at 6 p.m. in the admin building. The session is open to the public. Go to the county website https://www.goochlandva.us/ and click on “watch county meetings” to view.

·         March 24— county wide spring town hall beginning at 6 p.m. in the admin building, which will be live streamed and archived.

·         March 25 District 5 Town hall meeting from 6-8 p.m. in the great hall at Benedictine, St. Gertrude’s, 12829 River Road.

·         March 28 EggXtreme Egg hunt from 10 to 12 at Hidden Rock Park. “This egg-citing family-friendly event kicks off at 10:00 AM and features three separate egg hunts tailored to different age groups, ensuring thrilling fun and fair play for little ones, bigger kids, and everyone in between. Get ready for an "xtreme" twist on the classic tradition plenty of colorful eggs hidden throughout the park and lots of hopping good times! Bring your own basket (or bag) to collect eggs and come dressed in your springtime best. Whether you're a seasoned egg hunter or joining for the first time, this event promises laughs, friendly competition, and sweet treats for all.” Visit Parks & Rec at https://www.goochlandva.us/1391/EggXtreme-Egg-Hunt for details.

 For information about the proposed electric transmission line that could pass through western Goochland, go to https://vltransmission.com/joshua-falls-to-yeat/