🌱 Beauty And The Beast Ballet + Pre-K Students Receive Nature Lesson

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Winchester Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Sunny and warmer. High: 74 Low: 47.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. Virginia Youth Ballet and its members will be presenting "Beauty and the Beast" this coming weekend in downtown Winchester on Saturday and Sunday. There will be two Saturday showings and one Sunday show at the Academy of Ballet. Tickets are available online and at the door at $10 per person. (The Winchester Star)
2. Virginia State Police reported that they apprehended a suspect on Friday who allegedly ran from police when he was pulled over for speeding on Thursday. The suspect, Winchester local Wilson E. Buckingham Jr., was wanted in multiple jurisdictions. A female passenger was also detained during the initial traffic stop but has since been released from custody. (theriver953.com)
3. Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart and the other three Winchester Elementary Schools pre-K classes received some adventurous learning last week. Several master teaching artists from Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts visited the school to teach students about nature and wildlife through the use of imagination, reading, and counting. The weeklong visits were funded by a $15,000 state grant. Next year, the school said that it hopes the program can expand to include kindergarten students. (The Winchester Star)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Wednesday, April 19

• Business & Breakfast — Highland Food Pantry (7:30 AM)
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection — Frederick County Regional Landfill (12:00 PM)
• Planning Commission Meeting — Board Of Supervisors Meeting Room (7:00 PM)

Thursday, April 20

• Winchester April Job Fair — 419 N Cameron St. (1:00 PM)
• Comedy Night — Vibrissa Beer (7:00 PM)
• Brubeck Brothers Quartet — Bright Box Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• As part of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Winchester Department of Social Services hosted a Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training to educate community partners on protecting vulnerable children. If you suspect a child is being neglected or abused, please contact Virginia's 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline or contact the local social service office. (City of Winchester VA - Local Government via Facebook)
• The Jim Barnett Park Recreation Center will be hosting a Regional Hiring Event on May 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be hiring managers from over 80 companies, professional development workshop opportunities, and more. This event is open to the public and will also feature Spanish translators onsite. (Handley Regional Library System via Facebook)
• The free vaccine clinic for students in seventh through 12th grades is today, Apr. 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Daniel Morgan Middle School Gym. Please remember that school vaccines are required for students of these ages, and students getting vaccines must bring a parent or guardian, a vaccine record, and their insurance card. (Winchester Public Schools via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!