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Public Notice Leaf Collection: Scheduled leaf pickup has resumed, and is currently in Area 4. For further information download the brochure or call 942-6743. Government Meetings City Council Business Meeting Monday, March 22nd 2010 7:00 PM Agenda \| Packet Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, March 22, 2010, the Council of the City of Waynesboro, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on a proposed Police Alarm ordinance, including a fine schedule for excessive false alarms. Download entire notice. Boards & Commissions The City of Waynesboro has opportunities for residents to be involved with their community by serving on a Board or Commission. Click here to learn more about the many opportunities available and how you can improve your life and the lives of fellow citizens. Pet Walking Reminder Spring is upon us. Many citizens take this opportunity to get outdoors and go for a walk with their dogs. If your dog relieves itself in a neighbor’s yard or public place, please clean up after them. This is not only the courteous thing to do, it is the law. Please refer to City Code Section 86-106. Thank you for being a good neighbor. Wayne Hills Neighborhood Informational Meeting Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Council Chambers 503 West Main Street The City has completed a study to reduce or eliminate drainage problems in the Wayne Hills Neighborhood. You are invited to participate in this second Informational Meeting. At the meeting, the city will review the planned stormwater solution for your neighborhood which is scheduled to be designed and built in 2010. A brief presentation will take place at 6:15 PM followed by one-on-one discussions with the Study Team until 7:30 PM. Comments may be submitted in writing during the meeting, e-mailed to the city’s engineering consultant at drissmeyer@amtengineering.com, or provided by calling the consultant at (804)276-6231 before March 19, 2010. The above meeting location is accessible to persons having disabilities. Any person having special needs or requiring special aid, such as in interpreter for the hearing impaired, is recommended to contact the City of Waynesboro one week in advance. May Election Information In order to be eligible to vote in the May 4, 2010 General Election, you must be registered no later than 5:00 PM Monday, April 12, 2010. Offices on the ballot will be City Council Wards C & D, and School Board Wards C & D. Click here for more information. Dine As Literature Comes Alive Saturday, April 17 at 7:00 pm. Waynesboro Public Library 600 S. Wayne Avenue Great literary personalities come to life for this WPL Foundation fundraiser. The event will include hot hors d’oeuvres, and music by Rhythm Road with Buddy Thomas, and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50 each. Please reserve a spot by calling 942-6591. Download a list of auction items. Riverfest Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 am Constitution Park Main St. & McElroy St. Year of the Wood Duck Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Waynesboro’s Constitution Park. This free annual event takes place riverside and promotes environmental conservation and watershed stewardship in the Shenandoah River Basin. Activities include Reptile Shows, Stream Safari, Fish and Fun Rodeo, Canoe Rides, Kids Arts & Crafts, Stream Electro-fishing, and is capped off by the Great South River Duck Race. Find more information here. Mapping Information Available On-line The City of Waynesboro has recently developed a GIS-based (Geographic Information System) internet mapping service that is now available for public use. This mapping application allows an individual to interact with specific types of geographic information, including land records, streets, aerial imagery, etc. Users can pan and zoom, export geographic information, perform queries, and more. Access to the Internet Mapping Service can be found by selecting the Mapping link on the menu list at the left. 2nd Annual Park To Park Half Marathon Saturday May 1st - 7:00 am Experience the best views in the Shenandoah Valley on this 13.1 mile point to point course connecting Waynesboro’s Ridgeview Park to Augusta County’s Stuarts Draft Park. Gently rolling hills, mountain vistas and beautiful serene river crossings make this Park to Park course a must do spring race. The race will be completely supported with fully stocked aid stations and a post race party at the finish line. For more information about the race and how you can participate, visit the Park to Park information page.