🌱 How Williamsburg nonprofits can tap Peninsula Community Foundation money this year

Hi Williamsburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Williamsburg nonprofits can tap Peninsula Community Foundation money this year
• Why a former JCC officer took a felony plea in Williamsburg
• Which Williamsburg sports leader just made the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame?

Also on today's calendar: A Crooner's Christmas and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, temps: high: 38, low: 31.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia (insidephilanthropy.com) — Williamsburg nonprofits and residents are directly eligible for support from the Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia, which backs early childhood programs, homelessness services, and neighborhood development across the Peninsula. Local groups like Child Development Resources of Williamsburg and projects funded through the Impact100 giving circle can access grants typically ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, alongside capacity-building help and regional research resources.
   

2. Exclusive: Former JCC cop had family concerns when agreeing to plea deal in shooting of sergeant (wavy.com) — A high-profile James City County police shooting case centered in Williamsburg has ended in a plea deal, with former officer Michael Rusk accepting a felony conviction instead of going to trial. Rusk says looming fatherhood and fear of a mandatory prison term drove his decision, while his attorney plans a federal workplace harassment lawsuit against the county, police department, and a local hospital. The wounded sergeant has since left the force.
   

3. Vick, Williams among 2026 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class (wtkr.com) — A longtime Williamsburg resident, Terry Driscoll, is being inducted into the 2026 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame for his 22-year tenure leading William & Mary athletics. He’s joining a star-studded class that includes Michael Vick, Boo Williams, and other big-name Virginia sports figures, highlighting how much local talent from this region has shaped state and national sports.
   

4. Peanut Soup Is A Historic Southern Dish—And This Version Is Smooth, Savory, And Elegant (southernliving.com) — A food writer recalls annual family trips from Roanoke to Williamsburg, with visits to Duke of Gloucester Street and historic taverns inspiring a rich, velvety peanut soup. The article then walks you through ingredients, technique, and garnish ideas to recreate that classic Virginia colonial flavor at home. It also offers tips for storing and reheating leftovers safely.
   

📸 Around Williamsburg

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Williamsburg

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• BINGO at the L.A.B.
  Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg
  6:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday December 11

• A Crooner's Christmas
  Kimball Theatre , 428 W Duke of Gloucester St , Williamsburg
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• A Christmas Carol @ 8PM
  Williamsburg Players Inc , 200 Hubbard Ln , Williamsburg
• Midwinter Stories
  The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg , 301 S Nassau St , Williamsburg
  3:00 pm
• Jane Austen: Winter Revels at Pemberley
  The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg , 301 S Nassau St , Williamsburg
  4:00 pm
• Living Succulent Christmas Tree
  Williamsburg Winery Wine Bar , 427 W Duke of Gloucester St , Williamsburg
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• A Christmas Carol @ 2PM & 8PM
  Williamsburg Players Inc , 200 Hubbard Ln , Williamsburg
• Williamsburg Farmers Market
  Williamsburg, VA Calendar , 345 W. Duke of Gloucester St. , Williamsburg
  8:00 am

📣 Williamsburg Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM!

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• 2025 Ribbon Cutting - Primrose School of Yorktown
  Primrose School of Yorktown , 427 Grafton Dr , Yorktown
  12:00 pm
• Cosmic Bowling
  King Pinz Bowling Center , 675 Dickman St , Fort Eustis
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• 2nd Sundays Williamsburg - Art & Music Festivals
  Scotland Street Salon , 420 Scotland St , Williamsburg
  11:00 am

Monday December 15

• Baby Lapsit Storytime
  Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library , 515 Scotland St , Williamsburg
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Where to buy a Christmas Tree in Williamsburg
  Where to buy a Christmas Tree in Williamsburg Starting the week of Thanksgiving it seems like everyone is looking for a Christmas Tree! Live ones and… (Nextdoor Five Forks)
• Thanks for the recommendation of clip it up …they were so patient with my nervous pug..
  we are going back tomorrow with our other dog for a nail trim .. finally found someone that has patience with these nervous dogs ! (Nextdoor James Terrace)

• Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Williamsburg. Apply here.
• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamsburg here.

Ok Williamsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook