A coyote was sighted in my neighborhood today, off Bypass Rd in Willimsburg, going into and coming out of someone's fenced back yard.

Coyotes are dangerous to small children and pets, but not generally to adult humans. Cats and small dogs can be killed and eaten and large dogs may be seen as a threat to a coyote's territory.

Don't feed your animals outside and don't leave leftover food out. Coyotes are attracted to dog poop, so make sure to clean up after your dog, even in your own back yard. You can use some scents to deter them (cayenne pepper, wolf urine, etc), but they need to be reapplied after it rains. Drive a coyote off by making noise, yelling, waving your arms. Throw sticks or stones near them, but not at them (hitting them might lead to more aggressive behavior).

Supervise your pets when they are outside (we know you already supervise your small children).

Does anyone know of parks/trail areas nearby (within 45-minute drive) that are okay for off-leash dogs? I don't particularly like dog parks so to speak because they are over-stimulating for my dog (she's friendly, but a bit shy and too many dogs are overbearing for her to enjoy them, she likes her alone time), but I do like to take her on walks where she can sniff about and walk ahead of me without the use of a leash. I won't ever take her somewhere and let her off where we aren't supposed to, but I just didn't know if there were hiking trails or beaches where a dog can safely and legally be off leash without being bombarded by other dogs.

hi! i'm trying to set up an aquarium and i've been doing research but i can't find any local fish stores relatively nearby, wanted to know where other people get theirs because i don't want to support petsmart lol

Hi everybody- we are new to the area and are looking for a vet recommendation for a small dog. We tried Godspeed but did not have a great experience. Maybe a smaller/mom & pop type of office? Thank you guys for the help!

Hello everyone! I thought this would be a great place to post fun upcoming events for the spooky season. So, if you have something you know about, go ahead and post it below.

Edit: I really appreciate everyone’s contributions so far! I hope as the month progresses we can all add more fun stuff!

Have any families of gay teens had a good experience at any of the local high schools?

Middle school has been horrible for my daughter, who is gay; at this point I would seriously consider moving to another school zone (or district) if it might mean a more accepting/supportive school environment for her. Any/all perspectives, recommendations are greatly appreciated; thank you in advance.

Hai der!

We are newish to the Tidewater.

It's nearly our favorite time of year, October!

Are there any Oktoberfest's in the Tidewater?

Thanks!

I am looking any part-time work for students (flexible and easy doing) that I can make some extra money for living. Especially I am looking for one part time job during December winter break. No classes, free time. Where to look for the job at williamsburg ,va? Any suggestion? I am a wm student.

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a family-friendly, fun community fundraiser walk for anyone affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: iocdf.org/walkrichmond The walk alternates between Washington, DC and Richmond every other year so although it's about an hour from Williamsburg, this is a great opportunity to attend when the walk is closer to town, especially given how hard it can be to find a community who understands the struggle of OCD

On October 5th, OCD Mid-Atlantic (a local non-profit) is hosting an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Awareness Walk in Deep Run Park in Henrico (near Richmond) (learn more/register here: Richmond OCD Walk) These walks have helped me meet some awesome community members (now friends!) and feel less alone in my recovery!

There will be live music, food, and a community of people who understand how challenging it is to live with OCD and related disorders (like Hoarding and BFRBs). Funds go to support OCD Mid-Atlantic and the International OCD Foundation in their mission to increase OCD Awareness and access to treatment. If you have any questions you can contact OCD Mid-Atlantic at midatlanticocd@gmail.com

Hello, thinking of doing to season pass to water country next year, any hotels in Williamsburg that are decently priced but not crawling with roaches and bedbugs, not saying any hotels in Williamsburg have these problems, just looking for a decent affordable hotel, maybe something with a points system so if we visit 2 or three weekends ( Saturday nights) we might get free points for a future nights stay. Thanks for any assistance.

Hello, my name is Ryan Hamilton and I work for Glo Fiber. I was recently promoted into the role of Account Executive- HOA, Apartments, and New Projects, for Williamsburg, VA and Suffolk, VA.

Basically, I may be able to help bring Glo Fiber, a fiber-optic internet option, to your neighborhood. There is a few requirements we would need to look at, but they are simple enough. One of those is whether or not the easements are publicly or privately owned. If they are privately owned, we would need a contract agreement. If they are public, we are likely planning on building there in due time. So, if you live in an area that has privately owned easements, we can likely expedite the process but we would need to discuss it with the HOA or Property Manger. This may be where you could help! I would just need to know the best person to speak with in your community. Hopefully, we can work toward getting fiber to your home soon! Happy to answer any relevant questions below.

Hey y’all

I have moved away from Williamsburg and every once in a while I get a serious craving. I used to go to Movie Tavern and I loved their southwestern egg rolls. Every six months or so I will get a severe craving for them but nothing else I ever ate there.

Does anyone here have the recipe or know what supplier they got them from?

Hi all,

I just moved to the area for my wife to do grad school at W&M, and I'm wondering if anyone has any leads on finance jobs in Richmond. I am open to a variety of things, and have experience in risk, futures, and consulting. In addition to work experience, I also have a masters in business analytics. Any ideas on where to start or leads would be much appreciated!

I'm looking to get my hair cut soon, but I want to try a new place. I've been to scotland street salon and wasn't super happy, and I've been to sparrow and grace, but its hard to get an appointment with the stylist I like there. Anyone have any other recommendations in town? I'm looking for somewhere not too expensive, willing to pay around 60 bucks for a wash and cut. I appreciate any suggestions! I've got very long hair that is wavy at the top and curly at the bottom so a stylist with curly hair experience is what I would prefer. Thanks!

Whether the Williamsburg-James City County joint school division will decouple into independent districts is still undecided.

But James City County officials want to have a better understanding of the city’s preference on the matter by October.

In a statement, the county said the board wrote to Mayor Doug Pons in August asking that the city “indicate a decision or at least a preference” on the possible separation by the beginning of October.

Ruth Larson, chair of the county’s board of supervisors, told WHRO News that date is well ahead of when the General Assembly would meet, which would be able to get involved in the decoupling process if it moved forward.

The question of breaking up the division, which has been run jointly by the city and county since 1955, first arose in the summer of 2023 as Williamsburg announced intent to study the feasibility of going solo. The study found city students lagged behind those from the county in every testing category, something city officials are investigating if an independent district can improve.

The two localities have concurred that, should a split be finalized, it would not happen before the 2028 school year at the earliest.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/local-government/2024-09-16/with-wjcc-separation-still-unsettled-james-city-county-asks-for-williamsburgs-preference-by-october

Planning a first-time trip to Williamsburg and, to use a Southwest credit before it expires, we need to go in December. Both my husband and I love history, so it seems like a great choice. Going to use Marriott points for the Fairfield Inn closest to Williamsburg. Any restaurant suggestions with a good ambience that aren’t as expensive as the restaurants onsite in Colonial Williamsburg? (Saw their menus online… yikes!) Also, side trip tips to Jamestown/Yorktown are welcome! Thanks!

Hey everyone, I'm looking for house cleaning recommendations in the area. I have a home that's a little less than 2000 sq. ft, and would hopefully be able to afford a cleaning twice a month.

Who does everyone recommend? Thanks in advance!

I realize this is a popular weekend, but damn 😩. Some of the places I've checked (that are still available):

• Hilton Garden Inn
• Residence Inn on Richmond Road
• Springhill Suites
• Hampton Inn on Bypass Road (Williamsburg-Central)
• Homewood Suites
• Comfort Suites

And all of them have at least some reviews talking about cleanliness and for some even black mold/bedbugs. Am I just bugging and these are isolated reviews, or is it really the trenches out here? Any other places I missed that would still be available? Thanks y'all.