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  1. Read today's issue of CitE-News, the City of Winchester's bi-weekly electronic newsletter. icont.ac/15nZU
  2. REMINDER: Recycling collection on Memorial Day Monday has been moved to Wednesday, May 30th. No yard waste. icont.ac/145ti
  3. Treat yourself to a frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog’s tonight (6-9 pm) and support the Winc Parks Foundation & their financial aid fund. THX!!
  4. The outdoor pool in Jim Barnett Park will be open for Memorial Day weekend, 5/26-5/28 from noon-6 pm. For more info: winchesterva.gov/parks/aquatics….
  5. Rain has postponed the paving on Pleasant Valley until 5/29 (8 pm-6 am). Weather permitting, paving should be complete by end of the week.
  6. Guided Civil War walking tours of Old Town Winchester return on Memorial Day (10 am). $5pp. For full details, visit winchesterva.gov/pio/news-item/….
  7. City’s Memorial Day schedule: Offices & WinTran closed. Monday’s recycling rescheduled for 5/30. JB Park's outdoor pool open (noon-6 pm).
  8. At tomorrow’s Council work session (6 pm), SU will present the Millwood Ave Geometry Design Plan. View the plan online: greenwayeng.com/millwood_ave_p…
  9. City Council will hold a special meeting in addition to the Council Work Session on 5/21. Click for more details. icont.ac/1441w
  10. Review the agenda and supporting documents for Council's Work Session on Tuesday, May 22 (6:00 pm). icont.ac/143Xh
  11. Pleasant Valley Rd will be repaved at night bet/ Woodstock and Parkview 5/21-25 (8 pm-6 am) - 1 lane will be open in each direction on PV Rd
  12. Green Circle Town Run Phase II (East Pall Mall to East Cecil Street) Public Open House: 5/21 at 6:30 pm in Rouss City Hall, 4th Floor
  13. Check out today's edition of the City's monthly electronic newsletter, CitE-News. icont.ac/13Ql1
  14. Congratulations Winchester Police Cpl. Wayne Monse for being selected as the Winchester Exchange Club Officer of the Year!
  15. Tickets are now on sale for the Crime Solvers’ Raffle Party on June 2nd. Check out all this event has to offer: winchesterva.gov/pio/news-item
  16. Check out what's happening at Winchester Parks & Recreation for the next 30 days! Read this month's ActivitE-News. icont.ac/13jmU
  17. Review the agenda and supporting documents for the City Council Work Session on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm. icont.ac/13fZo
  18. Winchester Parks & Recreation’s Cornhole tournament scheduled for May 19th has been CANCELED. Questions? Call WPRD at (540) 662-4946.
  19. All ball fields and the BMX track in Jim Barnett Park are closed today, May 8th, due to wet conditions.
  20. Review the agenda and supporting documents for the City Council meeting on Tuesday, 5/8 (7 pm). Watch on cable ch 6. icont.ac/12sjx