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Good Morning, Williamsburg!

Zach here this week! We hope everyone is off to an excellent start this new year and staying strong on New Year’s resolutions!

My New Year’s resolution is to lose 10 pounds this year. Proud to report that after the first week I’ve only got 15 more to go! 😉 Kidding, everyone knows I like to kick things off with a joke here and there, ha!

I’ll pass it over to Jefferson our mascot who will walk you through the rest of the letter. Take it away Jefferson!!

Today’s Order: 
News🗞️, Trivia🤓, Real Estate🏠, Local Events🥳, Live Music🎤

This Week’s Top Stories:
Some local stories are behind a paywall, so we do our best to provide clear summaries.

VDOT Seeking Public Feedback to Address Traffic Issues Along Centerville Road 🗣️
USE YOUR VOICE!! The Virginia Department of Transportation announced it is seeking feedback on potential concepts for a transportation study to address safety and traffic issues along Centerville Road in James City County. Read More

Williamsburg Urgent Care Opens Second Location in Norge 🏥
Williamsburg Urgent Care has officially soft-opened its second location in Norge at the former site of 501 Galley. Read More

Williamsburg Native Joins Cast of Amazon’s ‘Beast Games’ 🏃‍♂️
Jessi DiPette, a Williamsburg native, is no stranger to the television screen. From a stint on “Squid Games,” DiPette will now take her talents to Amazon as she joins the cast of season two of “Beast Games.” Make sure to follow along and cheer her on! Read More

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A Note From Our Sponsor

⛳ More Than Just Golf 🍽️

When Jefferson plays, he plays Brickshire Golf Club.
Jefferson tested, Jefferson approved. 😁 

We have some warm weather ahead, book your round now! BEAUTIFUL, AFFORDABLE, and in GREAT SHAPE. Right up the road from Williamsburg.

Follow your round up with some great food from the Brickshire Bar & Grille (come try us out even if you don’t play!). A hidden gem of a restaurant with AMAZING food. Stacked burgers, sizzling specials, crisp salads, and seasonal sips! A menu crafted with care and served with a smile!

See Menu and/or come play - book a round here!!

We hope you got it right! 😁 If not, better luck next week!

Take a look at some of the most popular listings this week! And make sure to use David Tortolini for your real estate needs - he is easily one of Williamsburg’s best.

Make sure to let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!

Be sure to watch for things labeled MAJOR EVENT as those are highly popular and ones not to miss!

Multiple Days

⛸️ Ice Skating | Liberty Ice Pavilion | Daily through Feb 28th | See More


Thursday 1/8

🎵 Music Bingo | Highway Pizza | 6:30-8:30pm (Recurs weekly)

🏃‍♂️ Tag! (Ages 12-18) | James City County Library: Teen Room | 6-7pm

🎵 Music Bingo | Old School Cider House | 6-8:30pm

📽️ All Creatures Great & Small Season 6 Premiere | York County Library | 11am & 6pm (Two Screenings) | Register Now

Friday 1/9

🍷 Friday Wine Tasting | The Wine Seller @ 4680 Monticello Ave | 4-7pm | More Info

Saturday 1/10

🌱 Growing Native Plants From Seed (19+) | James City County Library: Grace & Stanley Kitzinger Community Room | 11am-12pm

📚 GRAND OPENING: Wild Daisy Books | 2800 King William Ave, West Point | 10am-4pm
Large turnout expected!!

🦞 Cousins Main Lobster Truck @ Copper Fox Distillery | 12-7pm

🍺 The Wandering Sausage @ Virginia Beer Company | 12-9pm
Experience the area's finest selection of Cheese Steaks, Sausages, Sandwiches, Tots, & More!

💃🕺 USA Dance Williamsburg | Quarterpath Recreation Center | 7-10pm | More Info
It's a fresh new year, and as everyone should, we're starting it off with great dancing! We'll return to the terrific dance floor at Quarterpath Rec Center, where we'll welcome back the amazing Brad Wanzor, who will be teaching a suave Bolero lesson (7-8 PM). We'll then have 2 hours of great dancing to the music of the fantastic DJ Doug McRae (8-10 PM). This is a combo that will set a high bar for a new year of dancing!

Sunday 1/11

🫓 Intro to Sourdough Break Making Class (18+) | Pink Confetti Co, New Kent | 2-5pm | Ticket Required
Beginner class taught by the owner of Golden Greens, Nikita Shepherd. Will explore each step from starter to golden crust so you'll go home with the confidence and tools to begin your sourdough journey!

🥾 York River SP 10+ Mile Hike | York River State Park | 12-5pm (Starting Hike at 12 Sharp!) | See More
Event with East Coast Hikers - Hampton Roads. Your guide till have a Black Cadillac with trunk open near the visitors center. No single trail is real long. Will hit 10+ miles, but nothing’s stopping you from returning to car early if you prefer!

🐦 Youth Birding Club | Wahrani Nature Trail | 12-1pm | See More
Come prepared for outdoor adventures: Bring binoculars if you have them! Dress appropriately for weather and a possible muddy trail and bring water to drink!

Athletic Event of the Week, Sponsored By:

Friday 1/9

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Charleston
Kaplan Arena | Tipoff @7pm | Doors Open @6pm

Youth Basketball Night / Postgame Autographs! 
At halftime, Williamsburg Parks & Recreation will host an on-court scrimmage. Post-game, fans can get their free 2025-26 Tribe Women’s Hoops poster autographed by the entire team!
Get Tickets!

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 1/8
Two Drummers | Scott Varney | 6:30-9:30pm
Cook’s Burger Bar | Cook’s Unplugged | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke Night w/DJ Foxy Lady | 7-10pm

Friday 1/9
Two Drummers | Brand Franklin | 6-9pm
VooDoo Brewing | Mr. Paul Norfleet | 6-9pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Steve LaFountain | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Tristan Dougherty | 6-9pm
The Grille Room @ Stonehouse | Nathan Lienard | 6:30-9:30pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | Cook’s Unplugged | 7-10pm
Revolution Golf and Grille | Hangar09 | 7-10pm
The Corner Pocket | Joes Day Off | 7-10pm
Williamsburg Lodge | Mountain Highway | 9:30pm-12:30am (MEMBERS ONLY)
Old School Cider House | Michael Bergamo | 5-8pm

Saturday 1/10
Saude Creek Vineyards | Jim Davidson | 2-5pm
Virginia Beer Company | Tom Euler | 5-8pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Cawsons Coop Trio | 6-9pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Second Wind | 6-9pm
Billsburg Brewery | John Spence | 6:30-9:30pm
VooDoo Brewing | Joshua Shane | 6:30-9:30pm
The Corner Pocket | The Connection | 7-10pm
Williamsburg Eagles Club | Crossing James | 7:30-10:30pm
Cowboy Cactus | Wild Heart | 8pm-12am

Sunday 1/11
5 Fields Brewing & Pizza Box | Nathan Lienard | 1-4pm
New Kent Winery | Pancho Music | 2-5pm
Old School Cider House | Chris Kelce | 2-5pm