Irene debris update – The second and final collection begins Tuesday, Oct. 4 on all County public streets and private roads in gated communities. In order to ensure that all debris is collected, have all remaining storm-related debris at the edge of the property line by the end of the day, Monday, Oct. 3. Additional guidelines are available online.

The first pass for debris collection is complete. In total, more than 130,000 cubic yards of vegetative and storm-related construction materials were picked up in the five districts.

Please note this is the final collection for hurricane debris. For more information, call 757-259-4080.

Tour the new Law Enforcement Center – The Police Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the new Law Enforcement Center, 4600 Opportunity Way.

This is a great opportunity to take a tour, get a new or updated Child ID and learn more about the Bike Registration program and other crime prevention programs. Representatives from the Marine Patrol, Bike Patrol, SWAT and Crime Prevention programs will be on hand to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. See you there!

October 17 is the deadline to register! – Election Day may be over a month away, but if you need to register, change your address or request an absentee ballot, the deadlines are right around the corner.

• 10/17/11: Last day to register to vote and change voter registration information. Applications can be hand delivered or mailed to the Voter Registrar’s Office, 101-B Mounts Bay Rd, but must be postmarked on or before the deadline.
• 11/1/11: Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail. Applications must be received at the Voter Registrar’s Office by the deadline.
• 11/5/11: Last day to vote an In Person absentee ballot at the Voter Registrar’s Office.
• 11/8/11: Absentee ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. to be counted.
• 11/8/11: Election Day, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.

For more information including directions to polling places and sample ballots, visit the Voter Registrar’s website.

Checking in at the Library – In the latest episode, librarians Melissa Simpson and Christine White review their favorite books from different genres of romance, including romantic suspense, paranormal romance and contemporary.

JCC TV shows are available on the County’s YouTube channel or on Cox Cable Channel 48. Let us know what you think!

County receives Achievement Award – The County received a 2011 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Award for www.williamsburgworks.com, a one-stop portal to information and resources of interest to prospective employees with emphasis on job and relocation opportunities.

The website is a collaboration that includes the County, the City of Williamsburg, and York County as well as Busch Gardens & Water Country, USA; College of William and Mary; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Jamestown Yorktown Foundation; Kingsmill Resort Spa; and Sentara Hospital. The Greater Williamsburg Chamber Tourism Alliance hosts the site.

Sing the night away – On Saturday, Oct. 8, from 7-9 p.m., head out to Chickahominy Riverfront Park for Karaoke in the Park with D.J. Billy Mitchell. Your microphone is waiting at the large shelter near the volleyball courts. It’s free and open to all ages, children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit the website or call 757-259-5355.

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