Hey, y’all. It’s Amie.

Has the time change completely thrown anyone else? I feel like it’s dominated every aspect of our week so far. On Monday, we didn’t know what to do with the extra daylight, so my husband offered to take our son and me out for ice cream. 

While we were enjoying our snack, naturally, we thought about dinner, so we headed over to Carl’s Place in Penhook near Smith Mountain Lake for some good ol’ country cooking. It was excellent. It was also 6 p.m. “old time”—and we usually don’t eat until around 8 p.m. Cue, midnight. We were all still up because, well, time change. And we were starting to get peckish.

Our neighbors had given us some farm-fresh eggs a couple of days prior. I had some turkey bacon in the fridge. And I had just enough leftover mashed potatoes to fry up three potato cakes. So yes, we had a midnight picnic in our pajamas with breakfast food—and that ended up being our favorite part of the whole entire day. I hope you’re adjusting well to the time change because I’m so glad you’re here.

The Dismal Falls are located in Bland County. (Amie Knowles/Dogwood)

By Amie Knowles

Here’s what you need to know: Looking for some activities to do in your extra hour of sunlight? We’ve got a list of great Virginia adventures just waiting for you to explore. 

Our top picks:

• Nothing says winter’s over and spring has sprung quite like a frolic through a meadow of flowers. In fact, it’s such a big deal in Nokesville that Burnside Farms hosts an annual Festival of Spring. This year, festival dates will kick off in late March and continue through mid-April.

• From enhancing your knowledge about edible greens to becoming a Master Gardener, there are learning opportunities available throughout the commonwealth in a variety of gardening classes. Simply reach out to your local VCE office to discover options available near you.

• The state’s natural beauty is on full display at the multitude of waterfalls waiting to be explored. Take the Dismal Falls in Bland County, for example. Don’t let the name fool you—they are anything but gloomy and depressing!

Ready to go? We’ve got more on these and other fun activities at the link below.

Maggie Lena Walker was the first woman to own a bank in the United States. (CC BY 2.0)

By Aila Boyd

Maggie Lena Walker (1864-1934), a pioneering business leader from Richmond, became the first woman to own a bank in the United States, the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, in 1903. 

Born to enslaved parents, Walker overcame numerous hardships to establish herself as an influential figure. Her bank survived the Great Depression and is still in operation today.

Job: Special Education Dispute Resolution Coordinator

Location: Prince William County Public Schools in Prince William County

Salary: $95,003 to $154,002/year

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have experience and in-depth knowledge of:

• Special education regulations
• Supporting IEP teams
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Facilitating challenging meetings
• Critical and creative thinking
• And problem-solving.

Job description on Indeed: “The Special Education Dispute Resolution Coordinator position is responsible for providing support to school staff members in relation to responding to state complaints, due process hearings, and OCR complaints. Specifically, the coordinator is responsible for compiling and analyzing data to respond to alleged violations of the Virginia Regulations Governing Special Education Programs and Students with Disabilities. The Dispute Resolution Coordinator will work directly with the Supervisor of Dispute Resolution to provide support to schools for complex situations.”

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