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• Program: 2026 Fall Night & Day Citizens’ Academy
• Start Dates:
  • Night Academy: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
  • Day Academy: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Class Schedule

• Night Classes: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • August 25 – November 10
• Day Classes: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • August 26 – November 11

Topics Covered

Participants will learn about:

• DUI Operations
• Crime Scene Investigations
• School Resource Officer Duties
• Traffic Operations
• K-9 Unit
• Courts & Civil Process
• Presentations from the Goochland Commonwealth Attorney’s Office
• Department of Animal Care and Protection
• Ride-along opportunity with a uniformed deputy after completing the academy

Registration Deadline

August 9, 2026

Contact Information

• Phone: (804) 556-5349

• Email: GCSOcommunity@Goochlandva.us

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The Goochland Leadership Enterprise (GLE) is a community leadership program sponsored by the Goochland County Board of Supervisors in cooperation with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. The program is designed to help residents learn more about county government, community services, local resources, and issues affecting Goochland while developing valuable leadership skills.

Planning is currently underway for Class 28, which will begin in October 2026, and applications are now being accepted.

Whether you are a new resident or have lived in Goochland County your entire life, GLE provides an excellent opportunity to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of local government operations
• Learn about county services and community resources
• Develop leadership and civic engagement skills
• Build relationships with fellow community members
• Make a meaningful impact in Goochland County

Applications for Class 28 are now open. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your leadership abilities, expand your network, and become more actively involved in your community.

To apply, open and complete the application using the links provided, then submit your completed application according to the instructions.

For additional information, contact:

Pete Williams
GLE Planning Committee
Email: pwwilliams1195@gmail.com
Phone: (804) 332-2660

Reserve your place today and become part of the next generation of community leaders in Goochland

https://goochland.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/goochland_ext_vt_edu/GLE%20Brochure%202024-2025%20rev%2024-05-28.pdf   

https://goochland.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/goochland_ext_vt_edu/GLE%20Application%202024%20(fillable)%20%205-28-24.pdf

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Goochland Parks & Recreation
Programs & Events Schedule August 2026 

August 2026
Monday, August 3
Yoga Trip – 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 4
Bean It Activity – 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 19
Senior Line Dancing – 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Thursday, August 20
Chair Pickleball – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Contact Information
Annette Daniels
Recreation Coordinator, Parks & Recreation
Goochland County, Virginia
1800 Sandy Hook Road
Goochland, VA 23063
Office: 804-657-2029
Fax: 804-938-0722

We the members of Second Union Rosenwald Scholl Museum Corporation would like to extend an invitation to members of your church to become an esteemed member of our organization. Our mission is to preserve, highlight, and inspire people to learn about American History from various points of view that include the struggles and educational progress from slavery to desegregation. contact me: Calvin Hopkins, (804) 457-3132, if interested.