Sworn in last fall were CASA volunteers Josie Voorhies, Jenna Coyle, Amber Faniel, Elizabeth Rafferty and Linda Tyler.

CASA needs volunteers to serve children; DEADLINE

The Hanover Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is seeking applications for the next volunteer training scheduled to begin June 12, 2021. Training will be held weekly with two Saturday sessions. The Hanover CASA program trains, recruits, and supervises volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court process. CASA Volunteers come from all walks of life. They have a variety of professional, educational and ethnic backgrounds. No special experience is required to become a CASA Volunteer – just a desire to advocate for children in our community. Potential volunteers have extensive preparation for their role through a 40-hour training program. CASA Volunteers are appointed by the juvenile court judge and spend an average of ten to fifteen hours a month working on a case. Support for all CASA Volunteers is offered by program staff, as well as thorough ongoing training. and Caroline Counties. The deadline is tomorrow. Call Melanie Baker at 804-365-4296 or [email protected]

Hanover vaccination clinic winding down; final weeks

The Hanover County COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Ashland will close its doors this month. First shot opportunities next week are Thursday, June 10 from 4-7 p.m. (Pfizer) and Friday, June 11 from 9-11 a.m. (Moderna). Second doses will have to be obtained from a community partner, such as physicians and pharmacies that offer the shots.

David Fuller at historic Polegreen Church

300th birthday celebrated on Facebook

Hanover’s 300^th birthday celebration continues on the County’s 300^th Birthday Celebration Facebook page. This week, David Fuller tells us why the original Polegreen Church off Rural Point Road is such a historic treasure. Hanover's plans for a celebration in 2020 were derailed by the coronavirus, but there will be activities this year. Stay tuned for announcements!