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Calendar

By Bret Schweinfurth

2020

By Michael Brannon

FEBRUARY 2020S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29

Tuesday’s (1/1)Recycling CollectedYard Waste Canceled

DECEMBER 2019S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

New Year’s Day

City Offices, Park Rec Center, Transit,

& Courts Closed Yard Waste Canceled

Planning Commission Work Session

Board of Architectural Review

Old Town Advancement Comm.

Newcomer’s Welcome Event

Board of Zoning Appeals

Christmas Trees Collected CurbsideINSIGHT Citizen’s Academy Begins

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City Offices, Park Rec Center, Transit,

& Courts ClosedRecycling Moved: 1/22

Economic Development Auth.

Planning Commission

Monday’s (1/20)Recycling Collected

Tourism BoardBoard of

Architectural Review

School Board Parks & Recreation

Board

Council Meeting& Work Session

Christmas Trees Collected Curbside Last Day for Yard Waste until 3/18

Parking AuthoritySocial Services Board

By Lauri Bridgeforth

WPRD PB&J ClubEvening Session

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 115 6

14 15 16 17 1812 13

21 22 23 24 2519 20

28 29 3026 27

www.WinchesterVA.gov

School Board Work Session

School Board Retreat

Courts Closed

WPRD Family Movie Night

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COMMON COUNCIL

Regular MeetingsWhen official action is taken

Work SessionsWhen Council discusses issues and projects before official vote at Regular Meetings

All Council meetings are:• open to the public• streamed online and stored for

play back anytime• aired live on Comcast cable

channel 6 and replayed the following Thursday at 6 pm

City Council MembersJohn David Smith, Jr. [email protected] Veach Ward [email protected] Wiley Ward [email protected] Clark Ward [email protected] Hill Ward [email protected] Herbstritt Ward [email protected] Sullivan Ward [email protected] McKiernan Ward [email protected] Willingham Ward 4 [email protected]

January 2020

Community Policy & Management Team

*Meeting/event schedule subject to change

By Michael Brannon

JANUARY 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31






President’s Day


Planning CommissionSchool Board

Budget Meeting




Board


Parking Authority

CITY BOARDS

Board of Architectural Review1st & 3rd Thursday, 4:00 pm

Board of Zoning Appeals2nd Wednesday, 4:00 pm


2nd Thursday, 2:00 pmEconomic Development Authority

3rd Tuesday, 8:00 amLocal Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals

As neededOld Town Advancement Comm.

1st Thursday, 5:30 pmOPEB Finance Board

QuarterlyParks & Recreation Advisory Board

4th Monday, 6:30 pmPlanning Commission

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 3:00 pmSocial Services Advisory Board

Every other 4th Thursday, 4:00 pm

Winchester-Frederick County Tourism Board

3rd Thursday, 8:00 amTowing and Recovery Board

As neededWinchester Parking Authority

4th Thursday, 7:30 amWinchester School Board

2nd & 4th Monday, 6:30 pm(August-June)

Planning CommissionWork Session

Valentine’s Day


Old TownChocolate Escape

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT1

4 5 6 7 82 3

11 12 13 14 159 10

18 19 20 21 2216 17

23 24 25 26 27

February 2020


MARCH 2020S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

Charles B. Rouss Day

By Bonnie Jones

Courts Closed

28 29




By Scott Spriggs

By Chester Lewandowski

By Stephen Miller

FEBRUARY 2020S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29

APRIL 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

Board ofArchitectural Review


& Stakeholder Meeting



St. Patrick’s Day


Planning Commission




Board



PUBLIC SAFETY

Emergency 911 Non-Emergency (540) 662-4131

Winchester Police Department www.winchesterpolice.org Administration (540) 545-4700 Crime Solvers (540) 665-TIPS

Community Events/Programs• Junior Academy (5-8) • Kids & Cops Camp (9-12)• Teen Academy (13-17)• Citizens Police Academy (18+)• Coffee with a Cop (October)• Color with a Cop (November)• National Night Out (August)• Trunk-or-Treat (October)• Volunteers In Policing (VIP)• Honor Guard

Winchester Fire & Rescue Administration (540) 662-2298

Community Events/Programs• Stuff-A-Truck• Child Safety Seat Inspections• Smoke Detector Canvasing• Fire Prevention Week Activities• CPR Classes• Honor Guard

Volunteer Fire Stations Friendship (540) 667-6961 Rouss (540) 662-5529 Shawnee (540) 662-0855 South End (540) 665-0007

Council Meeting & Work Session

Daylight Savings Time Begins

School Board Budget Meeting


WPRD Inclusion Volleyball

Tournament

By Kristin Wilson

March 2020


SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT6 7

10 11 12 13 148 9

17 18 19 20 2115 16

24 25 26 27 2822 23

29 30 31

Yard Waste Collection Season Begins

By Danielle Kershaw

1 2 3 4 5Filing Deadline for Business Licenses

Old TownCeltic Fest





By Rick Ours

MARCH 2020S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

MAY 2020S M T W T F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031






Planning Commission




Board


Parking Authority

PUBLIC SERVICES

UtilitiesOperates the City’s water and sewer systems and treatment facilities. Customer Service (540) 667-1815 (Billing & water/sewer services)

Water Emergencies Daytime Contact (540) 662-5353 (M-F, 7:00 am-5:00 pm) After-hours (540) 686-7173

Public Works (540) 667-1815• Trash & recycling collection• Leaf collection• Snow removal• Street & sidewalk maintenance• City-owned tree services

Sign up for the City’s emergency notification system to receive alerts when the collection schedule changes.

Public Transportation (WinTran) (540) 667-1815WinTran operates regular and para-transit routes Monday-Friday (6:00 am-8:00 pm) and Saturday (9:00 am-5:00 pm), excluding designated holidays.

Interactive Online Maps (GIS)• Voting wards • Tax maps• Zoning districts • Parking • School districts • Floodplain• Enterprise Zone • Utilities• Property search portal


2021 Dog Tags Now Available

Filing Deadline forReal Estate Tax Relief

Easter

Last Day to Purchase 2021 Dog Tags


7 8 9 10 115 6

14 15 16 17 1812 13

21 22 23 24 2519 20

26 27 28

1 2

By Tracy Hulver

April 2020

www.WinchesterVA.gov = Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

Passover Begins

Passover Ends


WPRD Eggcessible

WPRD Easter Egg Hunt & Egg Splash

WPRD Pickle City Classic


29 30Ramadan Begins

WPRD Volleyball Hat Tournament


By Lauri Bridgeforth

By Bonnie Jones

JUNE 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30







Planning Commission



Council Meeting& Work SessionSchool Board

Parks & RecreationBoard


PARKS & RECREATION

Recreation Center (540) 662-4946Jim Barnett Park1001 East Cork Street

Winchester’s park system includes 14 community parks with approximately 270 acres, including two preserves with nature trails.

Indoor Facilities• Gymnasium• Fitness room• Racquetball court• Pool (six 25-meter lanes)• Meeting rooms

Outdoor Facilities• Dog park (open to the public)• Sport fields• 18-hole disc golf course• Pool (Memorial Day-Labor

Day)• Tennis courts• Basketball courts• Wilkins Lake• BMX track• Playgrounds• Par course fitness trail• Horseshoe courts• Pavilions

HIVE After-School Program• WPS school dismissal-6:00 pm

(transportation provided)• All day Summer Camp (open

to all)

Filing Deadline for Bus. Personal Property


Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

City Offices, Park Rec Center, Transit & Courts Closed

Recycling Moved: 5/27

Monday’s (5/25)Recycling CollectedYard Waste Canceled

APRIL 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

Old TownFarmers Market


Old Town KidzFestWPRD Grass Volley-

ball Tournament


WPRD Outdoor Pool Opens


5 6 7 8 93 4

12 13 14 15 1610 11

19 20 21 22 2317 18

24 25 26 27 28 29

May 2020



Transit & Courts Closed

Transit Closed

WPRD Swinging Fore Sports

Golf Tournament

www.WinchesterVA.gov = Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

By William Stevenson

Ramadan Ends

31

30


By Charles King

By Quaiser Absar

MAY 2020S M T W T F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031

JULY 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31





Planning Commission




Board


Parking Authority

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Clerk of Circuit CourtWill Gardner (540) 667-5770www.winfredclerk.com• Property deed • Probate of will• Marriage license • Passports• Notary appointment• Concealed handgun permit• Divorce, name changes and adoption guardian petition filing

Commissioner of the RevenueAnn Burkholder (540) 667-1815• Tax billing• Business license • Vehicle registration• Personal property assessment

Commonwealth AttorneyMarc Abrams (540) 722-7940• District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, Circuit Court• Victim Witness program

Winchester SheriffLes Taylor (540) 667-5770www.winchestervasheriff.org• Civil processing procedures• Courtroom security• TRIAD• Youth Club & Camps

TreasurerJeff Barbour (540) 667-1815• City revenues and tax collection• Dog tags



Father’s Day

Flag Day

First Half of Real Estate Taxes Due

WPRD Fishing Rodeo

Old TownClassic Movie Night




Old Town Family Movie on the Mall




Old TownFriday Night Live

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

June 2020


6

9 10 11 12 137 8

16 17 18 19 2014 15

23 24 25 26 2721 22

28 29 30


Planning Commission Work Session

By Ken Pracht


1 42 3 5


By Beth Hahn

By Tracy Hulver

JUNE 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30




Planning Commission






DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Economic Development33 E. Boscawen St. (540) 667-1815

• Business attraction, retention, relocation and financing

• Workforce development• Enterprise Zone program

Planning (540) 667-1815• Long-range planning• Development plan review• Transportation planning• Historic preservation

Zoning & Inspections (540) 667-1815

• Administers Virginia Building Code via building permits and on-site inspections

• Enforces property maintenance, nuisance, and rental housing ordinances

• Administers and enforces the Zoning Ordinance

Historic Winchester (HW) DistrictBefore alterations are made to the exterior features of a property within the HW district, a Certificate of Appropriateness must be approved by the City or Board of Architectural Review. The HW district is intended to focus attention on the architectural excellence and historic importance of certain buildings and areas.


Liberty 5K & Kids Mile

Independence Day



AUGUST 2020S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31








Old Town Rockin’Independence Eve

& Fireworks


July 2020


3 4

7 8 9 10 115 6

14 15 16 17 1812 13

21 22 23 24 2519 20

26 27 28

1 2

29



30 31

By Kelly Schweinfurth






By Stephen Miller

SEPTEMBER 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30



Planning Commission





Parking Authority

TOURISM

Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Center1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. (540) 542-1326www.visitwinchesterva.com

The Visitors Center is open seven days a week from 9:00 am-5:00 pm (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) and offers the following:

• Local travel and attraction information

• Civil War Orientation Center• Gift shop• Patsy Cline exhibit

SOCIAL SERVICES

Winchester Department of Social Services24 Baker Street (540) 662-3807

Social Services has two primary objectives:1. Family strengthening2. Income stability and self-

sufficiency

Foster Parents NeededFor more information, visit www.fcva.us/departments/social-services/clarke-frederick-winchester-foster-families or call (540) 665-5688 (ext. 184 or 185).




National Night OutAgainst Crime

JULY 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31









August 20201

4 5 6 7 82 3

11 12 13 14 159 10

18 19 20 21 2216 17

23 24 25 26 27 28 29



By Sue Lynn By Sandy Renner

30 31



First Day of School (WPS)

By Pamela Martin

OCTOBER 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

By Tim Elliott

AUGUST 2020S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31

By Mike Head



Planning Commission






BUDGET

The accounts of the City are organized into funds. Of the City’s adopted budget, most of the big spending decisions occur within the General Fund.

General FundThe fund where the City has the most discretion, the General Fund, has two major sources of funding: general property taxes and other local taxes combined. These two sources make up over 80% of the General Fund budget.

Capital Improvement PlanEvery year, the City adopts a plan for capital improvements for the next five years. Capital Improvements are projects such as construction of roads and public buildings, traffic systems, park improvements, sewers, water infrastructure, etc.

OpenGov Budget ToolAn online interactive budget transparency tool that allows users to explore the current status of City’s budget (updated monthly) and checkbook (updated daily).

Budget in BriefA citizen’s guide to the general fund budget. Find it online (Finance).




& Stakeholder Meeting

Labor Day


Recycling Moved: 9/9

Rosh HashanahBegins





Community SafetyFair



September 20204 5

8 9 10 11 126 7

15 16 17 1813

22 23 24 25 2620 21

27 28

31 2

14 19Patriot Day


Monday’s (9/7) Recycling CollectedYard Waste Canceled

29 30

Rosh HashanahEnds

Yom Kippur



By Tim Elliott

SEPTEMBER 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2020S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30



Planning Commission





Parking Authority

OLD TOWN

Old Town Welcome Center33 E. Boscawen St. (540) 535-3660www.enjoyotw.comHours: Monday-Saturday

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Downtown Amenities• Vibrant pedestrian mall• Local shops (60+)• Local restaurants (30+)• Four museums• Splash pad

City-Sponsored Events• Chocolate Escape• St. Patty’s Day Celtic Fest• KidzFest• Farmers Market• Friday Night Live Series• Family & Classic Movie Nights• Rockin’ Independence Eve• Oktoberfest• Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting• Holly Jolly Celebration &

Santa’s Headquarters

DOWNTOWN PARKING

Parking Authority (540) 722-7575• Four automated parking

garages (available 24/7)• On-street meters free on

weekends, holidays, and M-F from 6:00 pm-9:00 am




Halloween

Columbus Day

WPRD Ghouls & Gals Middle School Halloween Dance

Old TownOktoberfest

Old TownOktoberfest

By Mary Barbe By William Spinrad, Jr.



October 20202 3

6 7 8 9 104 5

13 14 15 1611

20 21 22 23 2418 19

25 26 27 28

12 17

29

1


Courts Closed

30 31

Coffee with a Cop



By Chester Lewandowski

OCTOBER 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

By Janet Tennyson

DECEMBER 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31



Planning Commission


Architectural ReviewSocial Services Board



EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

(540) 545-4721Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. When disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. Be prepared for disaster before if occurs: www.readyva.gov.

Get Emergency AlertsRegister to receive emergency alerts from the City of Winchester via text, email or phone (mobile or landline). Must enter a 22601 address. OPT-IN to receive non-emergency notices ranging from trash/recycling schedule changes to snow plan activations.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)When emergencies happen, CERT members can assist and support their community by applying techniques learned during training.

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)The EOP explains how the City will respond to and recover from disasters and emergency situations.

Mass ShelteringWhen a disaster strikes and many residents need shelter, Emergency Management and Social Services staff work together to provide this service. Pet sheltering is also available when needed.


Color with a Cop



Thanksgiving

Daylight SavingsTime Ends


Trash Moved: 11/25

Thursday’s (11/26) Trash Collected

Yard Waste Canceled

Election Day

Veterans Day


Yard Waste Canceled


Trash Collection onNormal Schedule

*Meeting/event schedule subject to changewww.WinchesterVA.gov


November 20206 7

10 11 12 13 148 9

17 18 19 2015

24 25 26 27 2822 23

29 30

16 21

By Ken Pracht

3 4 51 2

Community Policy & Management TeamBoard of Zoning

Appeals

Old Town Holiday Parade & Tree

Lighting Ceremony By Michael Brannon

By Amie Cave

NOVEMBER 2020S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30

By Janet Tennyson

JANUARY 2021S M T W T F S

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031


2nd Half of Real Estate & Business Personal Property Taxes Due


Planning Commission



PUBLIC SCHOOLS

“Learning for all - No matter what it takes.”

Administrative Offices12 N. Washington Street (540) 667-4253www.wps.k12.va.us

Elementary SchoolsFrederick Douglass 100 W. Cedarmeade Avenue(540) 662-7576

Garland A. Quarles 1310 S. Loudoun Street(540) 662-3575

John Kerr 427 Meadow Branch Avenue(540) 662-3945

Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart550 Virginia Avenue(540) 665-6330

Intermediate and Middle SchoolsDaniel Morgan48 S. Purcell Avenue(540) 667-7171

High SchoolJohn Handley High School425 Handley Boulevard(540) 662-3471


Parking AuthorityBoard of

Architectural ReviewOld Town

Advancement Comm.

Hanukkah Begins

First Night Winchester

New Year’s Eve

City Offices, Park Rec Center, Transit

& Courts Closed

ChristmasChristmas Eve

Old TownHolly Jolly

Old Town Santa’sHeadquarters



December 20201 2 3 4 5

8 9 10 116

15 16 17 18 1913 14

20 21 22 23

7 12

24 25 26

27 28 29

City Offices, Park Rec Center, Transit

& Courts ClosedTrash collection on

schedule

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Hanukkah Ends



Kwanzaa Begins


31 1

New Year’s DayKwanzaa Ends

City Offices, Park Rec Center, Transit &

Courts Closed

Friday’s (12/25) Trash Collected

Yard Waste Canceled

Friday’s (1/1/21) Trash Collected

Yard Waste Canceled


DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APPS

City of Winchester• 311 service request

portal• FAQs• City info• Quick links

Old Town Winchester• Restaurant & shop lists• Tours & events• Promotions• Downtown maps• Find parking

Park Mobile• Pay for metered park-

ing using your phone• Extend meter usage

from anywhere• Set up favorites

Transit RouteShout• See when the next bus

is coming in real time• Receive alerts about

service changes• Find nearby bus stops

PROPERTY SEARCH PORTALwww.winchesterva.gov/property-search

Michael Recycle encourages residents to reduce the amount of non-recyclable mate-rials used, reuse when possible and follow recycling requirements to reduce waste.

Ways to reduce waste:• Ditch plastic bags• Eliminate single use• Start using reusable containers• Cancel unnecessary mail

• Stop using disposable everything

• Learn to repair• Make a meal plan to

reduce food waste• Use rechargeable

batteries• Start composting

• Stop buying plastic water bottles

More information: www.WinchesterVA.gov/

public-works/refuse

REDUCE & REUSE, THEN RECYCLE

By John Wurtenberger

By Larry Fickau

GET ALERTS via text, email or phone

Create an account & opt-in to receive notices about: • City facility closures • Transit changes• Snow Plan activations • Weather• Scheduled road closures • More• Trash and recycling collection changes

CALENDAR CONTACTAmy Simmons, Communications DirectorRouss City Hall, 15 North Cameron Street

Winchester, VA 22601(540) 667-1815, ext. 1670 | [email protected]

FIND CITY INFORMATION:The City offers many ways for you to stay informed:

1. Website: www.WinchesterVA.gov2. Facebook.com/WinchesterVAgov3. Twitter: @wincvagov4. YouTube: youtube.com/CityofWinchesterVA5. City Manager’s Week In Review report6. Rouss Review podcast (Soundcloud & iTunes)7. publiCITY news show (YouTube)8. Comcast Cable Channel 69. Weekly electronic newsletter, CitE-News10. Park’s electronic newsletter, ActivitE-News11. INSIGHT Citizen’s Academy 12. Police Citizen’s Academy13. Mobile Apps (City government & Old Town)14. Attend public meetings & open houses15. OpenGov budget transparency tool16. Publications: Annual Report, Budget in

Brief, Parks and Recreation program guides, Old Town Shopping and Dining Guide, Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Guide

By Lanell VanLandingham

By Janet Tennyson By Brian Daly

www.WinchesterVA.gov/getalerts

By Deborah Hokkanen

By Nelda Head

January: Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters Museum

February: Octagon House (Amherst Street)

September: Loudoun Street Mall

May: Log Cabin at Abram’s Delight Museum

October: Fort Loudoun

July: George Washington Statueat G.W. Office Museum

August: John Handley High School Campus

April: Sarah’s Glen atShenandoah University

June: Abrams Creek at Shenandoah University

November: Handley Regional Library

December: Rouss City Hall

March: John Handley High School

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