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Volunteers needed for annual Park Day activities

Posted on March 28, 2013 at 10:45 am

Seven generations after the beginning of the Civil War, another wave of volunteers is about to descend on America’s storied battlegrounds – only this array of dedicated men and women will be armed with paintbrushes, trash bags and weed-whackers. Saturday, April 6, history buffs and preservationists from around the country will team up with the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) to help clean and restore America’s priceless battlefields, cemeteries and

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  • Kindergarten Registration Day is April 11

    Posted on March 28, 2013 at 10:39 am

    As spring begins to unfold in our region, the next school year may seem like it’s a long time away. But it’s not too soon to start thinking about your child’s first day of kindergarten this fall. In fact, the most important date for parents of rising kindergarteners – children who are 5 years old by September 30 — is right around the corner. Thursday, April 11 is the day

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  • Kindergarten registration now underway

    Posted on March 20, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Hanover County Public Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year is scheduled in the county elementary schools Thursday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children who will be age 5 by Sept. 30, are eligible for enrollment. For more information about kindergarten registration and what to bring April 11, parents can call (804) 365-4500 or visit hanover.k12.va.us (click on “quick link,” then “attendance zones”).

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  • Henry District Community Meeting set Jan. 29

    Posted on January 23, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Henry District Supervisor Sean Davis will hold a Community Meeting regarding the 2014 budget process and school funding, public safety, and general state of affairs relating to Hanover County Tuesday, Jan. 29. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Rural Point Elementary School cafeteria. During the town hall-style meeting, Davis will give a brief overview of the county’s preliminary budget status and revenue challenges, as well as highlight

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  • Rabies vaccination clinic set Jan. 19

    Posted on January 10, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Hanover County Animal Control will hold its final rabies vaccination clinic of the fall/winter season at the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad building Saturday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. The East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad building is located at 8105 Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville. A veterinarian will administer the vaccine for $7 per dog or cat. All dogs and cats four months of age and older must

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