Warsaw Fest 2024 Car & Truck Show Winners Truck Stock: Kevin Harrison 1977 Ford F150 Truck Modified: David Hall 1987 Chevy Silverado Work Truck: John Napier 2023 Work Truck Antique Truck: Troy Allen 1962 Chevrolet Pickup Stock 61-70: Melanie Barrack 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stock 71-80: Tom Marshall 1973 VW Thing Stock 81-Present: No Entries Stock 93-Present & Best in Show: Harold Delano 1998 Pontiac Trans Am Hot Rod 61- 70: Scott Schoolar 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS Hot Rod 71-80: No Entries Custom 81- Present & Best Paint: Martel Moore 2017 Ford Mustang GT Best Motor: Tod Caron 2001 Ford Mustang Saleen 281 S/C Best Interior: Lin Barrack 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I Most Miles: Charles Hale 1972 F100

0-6 Month Girls 1st – RaeLyn LaRochelle 2nd- Nova A’Moura Moreno 0-6 Month Boys 1st- Tyler Fisher 2nd- Kayden Taylor 3rd- D’Kari Wilson Honorable Mention- Aries Martinez 7-12 Month Girls 1st- Lainey Butler 2nd- Novah Sandy 3rd- Savannah Rain Montgomery 7-12 Month Boys 1st- River Jaxson Simpson 2nd- Lincoln Belden 3rd- Waylon Coe Hale 13-18 Month Girls 1st- Wynter Phipps 2nd- Alexis Marie Wyatt 13-18 Month Boys 1st- Zaylen Curry 19-24 Month Girls 1st- Paisley Wright 2nd- Norielle Sumiel 3rd- Ivory Dream Carroll 25-35 Month Girls 1st- Naveah Grace Fortune 2nd- Leah Brown 3rd- Harper Hutt 25-35 Month Boys 1st- Jaxen Day 2nd- Liam Harrison 3-4 Year Girls 1st- Charlotte Mellon 2nd- Leighton Winstead 3rd- Emma Claire Barnes 5-6 Year Old Girls 1st – Ainzlee Slough 2nd- Ayvree LaRochelle 3rd- Lorelei Adalynne Jenkins 5-6 Year Old Boys 1st- Grayson Carroll 7-9 Year Old Girls 1st- Khloe Hayes 2nd- Leighton Moskoff 3rd- Waverly Winstead 10-12 Year Old Girls 1st- Alley Kirkland 2nd- Kathleen Adele Schmidt 3rd- Barbie Ortuno Mendez Photos are available for purchase at: https://keepsakeimages.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=286193

Photo right: Allison Cockrell, District Executive Director and Sara Carroll , Executive Director of the Warsaw-Richmond Chamber of Commerce The Richmond County Family YMCA has been serving the local community in Warsaw since 1996. At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. We do this by focusing on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.   Discover a wide range of fitness options at the Y, from gentle stretching and strength training to yoga, cycling, and pickleball—all designed to support your health and wellness journey. The YMCA offers wide variety of group exercise classes; included free with your membership. Our instructors are certified and will offer alternative methods to meet all levels of intensity and impact. The Y also offers a variety of child care options for families with children of all ages. The Preschool Program, located at Warsaw Baptist Church, serves children ages 2-4 and operates all year-round. For children in grades K-7, the YMCA offers After School Child Care at Richmond County Elementary School, and Summer Camp all Summer long. Youth Sports are offered at the YMCA for children ages 3-15. From Volleyball to Basketball, Soccer to Flag Football, the Y offers programs that keep children active all year long- moving from season to season, teaching fundamentals and instilling important values that will prepare them for life on and off the court. The Richmond County Family YMCA is the only YMCA in the area that participates in Silver Sneakers and Renew Active/One Pass- a free health and fitness program designed for adults 65+ that is included with many Medicare Plans. The YMCA is a vital center to the community it serves because we make it possible for everyone to join or participate. We offer financial assistance so that programs, services, and facilities are available regardless of a family or individual’s ability to pay the standard membership and program fees. This is possible thanks to the generosity of our community partners and donors who contribute to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Stop by the YMCA today! Join during the month of September, and pay $0 joining fee!

It's hard to believe that school has already started.  It feels like summer just began!     We are super excited to announce that our September After Hours is going to be at Naylor's Beach Campground again this year.  It will be Friday, September 13, 2024 from 6pm until 9pm.  We are providing crabs with all the fixings,  you bring your own beverages & a business guest.  WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance will be sharing with us about new Healthcare options available to Chamber members. We will have fun giveaways & some awesome swag for everyone attending!    Please make sure to RSVP at: https://forms.gle/3GkXxE91jTd76Xip8   We want to welcome Dominion Energy as our newest member!  Thank you for your membership!   A huge shout out to Deb Newman with Petite Taway Inc for the amazing new website!  Make sure to check out your business directory listing and email me with any updates that you would like to make to it.   Warsaw Fest 2024 is going smoothly.  The Safety Meeting went smoothly.  No big changes to the layout this year, other than Oyster Shoals Music Hall hosting the After Party.  We opened up the remaining event registrations, so please make sure you let everyone know to sign up for the Car & Truck Show, the Baby & Beauty Pageant, and the Parade at www.wrccoc.com/warsaw-fest   We shared that at the Town Council meeting it was announced that there will be a new restaurant replacing the Daily and a new shop potentially going in next to Warsaw Nail.  Main Street Program shared that the Christmas Parade will be on Saturday night this year at 6pm.  It will be a part of the Christmas Town festivities.   We are continuing to look at a business incubator and will be touring a building to see if it is suitable for what we are looking for.  If so, we will be setting up a meeting with other possible stakeholders to discuss further plans.   Christmas in July Shop the Chamber went well, but participation was low.  We discussed ideas to help boost participation next year.   Our next Board Meeting will be September 9th and will be a joint meeting for Warsaw Fest.  We meet at Town Hall at 6pm.   Tiffany Shampine resigned from the Chamber Board, we now have an available spot if anyone is interested in joining.  Please let me know if you have any questions.   We hope the remainder of your month is great!   Sara Carroll President WRC Chamber of Commerce

Where:   Naylor's Beach Campground , 4011 Naylors Beach Rd, Warsaw, VA 22572   When: Friday, September 13, 2024 6pm-9pm   What:  Come join the Chamber and our September After Hours sponsor, The Town of Warsaw, as we network and eat fresh, steamed, local crabs!  We are providing the crabs and all the fixings.  You bring your own beverages & a business guest.  WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance will be sharing with us about new Healthcare options available to Chamber members. We will have fun giveaways & some awesome swag for everyone attending!   RSVP at https://forms.gle/xetmx7G4PAsRTSWo8   Contact Sara at 804.832.4307 or warsawrcchamber@gmail.com  for more information

The Warsaw-Richmond County Chamber of Commerce is excited name Michelle’s Sweet Treats as our first Spotlight Member of the Month for August 2024.  The owner, Michelle Carpenter, grew up in Callao with two older brothers and graduated from Northumberland County Public Schools.  She currently lives in Lancaster with her husband, Jamie, and their dog, Chief.  Michelle’s Sweet Treats is a from scratch bakery that makes all your childhood favorites.  She also bakes for special occasions, weddings, and birthdays.  Michelle’s began when a friend asked her to make brownies and banana bread for a local shop.  The business began in her house and has grown to a successful store front next to Main Street in Warsaw.  Michelle has many accomplishments including being a semi-finalist in the Best Baker Competition, a top 3 bakery in the Best of Virginia Living Magazine contest for 8 years running, having her cinnamon rolls recognized as the Official Pastry of Warsaw, and being named the Grand Marshal for the Warsaw Fest 2024 Parade.  Michelle is up early baking wonderful treats and stays up late working on her Grand Marshal float and preparing decorations for her favorite holiday, Halloween.  Make sure to stop by 50 St. John's St in Warsaw and try out her amazing baked goods for yourself! Address: 122-126 St Johns St, Warsaw, VA 22572 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM Thu Phone: (804) 761-7565 Menu:  michellessweettreats.weebly.com

Christmas in July Shop the Chamber Contest Contest Dates: July 1 through July 31 How to Play! Shop WRCCoC member businesses (WRCCoC Member Directory) and save receipts Enter proof of purchase, every receipt counts as one separate entry. Unlimited amount of entries. Valid receipts have shopping dates of July 1 - July 31.  No other dates will be entered into the drawing Entries due by July 31 at 11:59pm SEVEN Winners!  Five $100 gift certificates, One $200 gift certificate, and One $300 gift certificate to the Member Business of your Choice!  Anyone can play! Learn More Here https://form.jotform.com/wrccc/christmasinjuly

Thank you to all that attended our June Business After Hours hosted by Anna's Italian Restaurant.

I can't believe that by Saturday we are halfway through 2024!  Time is flying by!  We apologize for how long it took us to get our website 2024 member directory updated.  It was published today: https://wrccoc.com/business-directory If you cannot find your name on the list, that means we have yet to receive your 2024 membership renewal.  Please contact me if you have any questions. A huge shout out to everyone that has already responded as a Warsaw Fest Sponsor.  June and July are going to be busy months!  Make sure you get your 2024 Sponsorship in!  https://wrccoc.com/sponsorship-opportunities We have finally locked down our June After Hours!  Please mark your calendars for Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6pm-8pm.  We will be meeting at Anna's Italian Restaurant in Warsaw and have appetizers, salad, pizza, and beverages to share with you.  A cash bar will be available.  We will have some awesome giveaways available! We hope to see you there!  See invite below. Please RSVP at: https://forms.gle/FCo8QcB9cBms37F46 Thank you so much for your continued support.  Our next joint Board & Warsaw Fest meeting is Monday June 17, 2024, 6pm, at Warsaw Town Hall. Sara Carroll President WRCCOC

We are excited to announce our March After Hours on Wednesday, March 20th at 6pm. We will be meeting at the newest breakfast spot in town, Egg-spresso at 149 Main Street. This evening brunch is co-hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck and the Warsaw-Richmond County Chamber of Commerce. Please come hungry for a delicious breakfast bar and a selection of beverages that will be provided. All 2024 Members will be entered into a special giveaway drawing at the end of the evening.