Got an old vehicle you’re looking to get rid of?

Powhatan County Fire and EMS officials are looking for 10 vehicles for an upcoming training session. The vehicles will be used to train 30 fire fighting trainees to perform vehicle extractions.
There is no charge to the owner and the vehicle donation is tax deductible. The county will arrange pick up of the vehicle.
For more information or to arrange for a pick up, contact the Powhatan County Fire - EMS Department at (804) 598-5646.

Powhatan Kids Fest and Race for Life set for April 28

Spring is just around the corner and the Powhatan Kids Fest and Race for Life is seeking organizations and businesses interested in participating in a healthy and fun morning event.  A series of short run-walks and a showcase to present area classes, sports, camps, and activities will be held on the courthouse lawn, Saturday April 28, 2012, from 8 am to 11:30 am.
PCPS Health Advisory Committee, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School, Powhatan County Parks & Recreation and the Powhatan County Public Library will play host to local private and governmental agencies and educational, recreational, informational and other entities interested in promoting their wellness and healthy living services to the public.  Any interested organization, business or individual is asked to call Peggy Martin at (804) 598-5670 for more information and a form that explains the participation.

Science and Math Conference to be held for students in grades 6-8

Discover the newest innovations in aeronautical and mechanical engineering, alternative energy sources and environmental modeling by attending the Let’s Innovate! conference for students in grade 6-8.  Powhatan County Public Schools is a member of the MathScience Innovation Center, a consortium of school divisions that work together to support math and science education.  One of the services the Center offers its members is a series of conferences to allow students to meet and talk with scientists and professionals who are turning the possibilities of today into the realities of tomorrow.  The spring middle school conference will be held March 3, and includes sessions called Phineas and Ferb Engineering, Minecraft, Flying the Wright Way, Eco-Detectives and Movers and Shakers: Developing the Cars of the Future.  The conference is held at the MathScience Innovation Center in Richmond.  Transportation for students is provided from Pocahontas Middle School.  A fee of $20 is charged for the entire day.  Only public school students are eligible.  You can see the full offerings for each conference and can register your child online at http://www.msinnovation.info/stu/saturday.htm.  Flyers are also available from your child’s school.