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GrowSocial Marketing Workshop

In case you haven't heard yet, Glerin will be presenting a new free marketing workshop series that starts next week.  GrowSocial will kick off at 6:30pm Thursday, September 18th in South Hill, VA.  An encore presentation of the kickoff workshop will be held at 6:30pm Thursday, September 25 in Farmville.  The first workshop will be an overview of the major social media channels, explaining how they differ from each other, what they're used for, and how they can be used together in a coordinated way.

Topics covered in the series will include social channels like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube, as well as using blogging and newsletters in coordination with social media.  For more information you may contact Lisa Kipps-Brown, President & CEO of Glerin Business Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 888-318-2795 x702.

Not The Sharpest Tool In The Shed?

Not The Sharpest Tool In The Shed?

By Laverne Fuller

          As fall approaches and the gardening season winds down, there are still many chores left to be done.  Harvests are complete for some crops, leaving parts of the garden empty and susceptible to weeds.  In keeping with the practice of the right plant in the right place, gardeners may find that some plants should be moved to the right place.  Spring blooming bulbs will need to be planted soon.  All of these tasks require the use of tools.  Good tools make any job easier and well-maintained tools can last a lifetime.  Tools should be kept clean and sharp throughout the gardening season.  The homeowner can easily maintain gardening tools with a few simple steps.  Remove soil after each use.  Use a file to maintain the factory established edge.

          If you are not comfortable with the idea of sharpening your own hand tools, you are invited to bring them to the Halifax Farmers Market on September 13 from 8 to 11 am for the final Second Saturday with the Southside Master Gardeners for the 2014 season.  Master Gardeners will be available to help you and answer any gardening questions.  The Farmer's Market provides an opportunity to buy fresh produce and other goods from local growers.  For more information about the Master Gardener program, please call the Halifax Extension Office at 434-476-2147, visit their website at www.wwmga.org or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Bring your small gardening hand tools to the Halifax Farmers Market on Saturday, September 13 between 8 and 11 am where Master Gardeners Tommy Conner and Linda Singer will cheerfully clean and sharpen them.

3rd Annual Veterans Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off

The Third Annual Veterans Day Weekend Chili Cook-Off

*Formerly known as the Elmo Community Chili Cook-off*

Town of Halifax Farmers Market

Saturday, November 8th - 10:00am-Noon

209 South Main Street, Halifax, VA

Bring a pot of your favorite chili and enter this event!  Entries accepted from 10:00-11:00 am with Judging commencing at 11:00am

This is a community event to celebrate and recognize our Veterans & Veteran Owned Businesses.  There is no charge to enter your chili recipe.  A prize will be awarded for the best overall chili in meat & veggie and a prize for the public's favorite chili.  Also, Any winning entry that uses a Hudson Heritage Farms Product in their recipe will win an additional prize from the farm. 

Three categories being judged:  Meat, Veggie, & Public's favorite

Attendees will be able to sample the various entries

To register for event or for more information contact Denise Barksdale at 434-476-2343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Denise Hudson of Hudson Heritage Farms at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

Town of Halifax, Virginia

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Under the direct supervision of the Police Chief, performs law enforcement and protection work and related work as required.  Situations encountered range from routine to difficult in nature.  Requires a high degree of professionalism with attention to detail as well as a degree of independence and decision making with respect to chain of command.  Frequent interpersonal contact both within and outside the organization.  Shift work may rotate.  Position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws, patrols the town, conducts investigations and answers complaints.  Involves exposure to risk situations, uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions and at times the exercise of physical effort involving strength and endurance.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High school graduate or GED and completion of in service training reequirement with proof of current Virginia Law Enforcement certification.  Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.  Must have own transportation.

COMPENSATION RANGE:  $27,000 - $32,100 with benefits based on experience.

HOW TO APPLY:  Town of Halifax employment application is requiredd.  Application and complete job description can be obtained at the Halifax Town Hall located at 70 South Main Street, Halifax, Virginia.  Applications can be submitted in person or mailed and addressed to Chief Kevin Lands, Town of Halifax Police Department, Post Office Box 627, Halifax, Virginia 24558.

Deadline:  August 29, 2014

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