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COMMUNITY EVENTS

2006

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Colonial encampment. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 27, Gloucester's Colonial court circle, Main Street. Seventh Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line returns. Reenactors, troop formations, drilling of the volunteers, firing demonstrations, bagpipe and fife and drum performances, keynote marks. 2:45 p.m.: musical prelude by Yorktown Fife and Drums. 3 p.m.: unveiling of plaque honoring 60 men from Gloucester and Mathews who formed 6th Co. of the regiment. Bring a lawn chair. Information: Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism, 693-0014 or visit www.gloucesterva.info/pr/events/encamp.htm. Three Rivers Health District Medical Reserve Corps volunteer orientation. 1:30-3 p.m. May 17, former Gloucester library, 6382 Main St. Free. Group's mission is to augment and assist existing community operations plans during large-scale emergencies, aid in response to pressing health care needs and improve community emergency preparedness. Group serves cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg and counties of York, James City, Essex, King and Queen, Lancaster, Middlesex, Richmond, Gloucester, King William, Mathews, Northumberland and Westmoreland. Information/ registration: Jennifer Freeland, [phone] or [e-mail]. 12th annual 5K Run for Mental Health. 8 a.m. May 20, grounds of Eastern State Hospital, 4601 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg. Hosted by Williamsburg Area Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the Colonial Services Board: Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse services. Proceeds provide monetary support for local mental health care issues. 1-mile fun walk at 8 a.m.; 5K main event at 8:30 a.m. To volunteer, make donations or register: Lynn Coursen, 220- 3200. Entry forms can be mailed to WAAMI, P.O. Box 89, Williamsburg, VA 23187.

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