Identity theft is on the rise everywhere. The virtual world has made it far too easy to steal someone’s identity. “Identity theft can cause severe financial difficulties”, said John Brumbaugh with ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions. “Destroying documents with personal information makes your identity more difficult to steal.”

In 2011 the Federal Trade Commission reported that identity theft comprised 15 percent of all consumer complaints, the highest in any category.

Saturday, October 27th, people can being their sensitive documents to be shredded for free at Langley Federal Credit Union on Mercury Boulevard from 10am-2pm. Langley Federal Credit Union and ClearPoint Credit Solutions are hosting the shred-a-thon as part of Protect Your Identity Week.

The third annual Southern BBQ and Art Auction will be held on Saturday, June 23 at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center.  This casual cocktail party will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

On the menu is pulled pork, BBQ chicken and “spiked iced tea” and guests will listen to Alternative-country music by Gina Dalmas and the Cow Tippin Playboys. 

There will be silent and live auctions that will raise money to support Peninsula Fine Arts Center exhibitions and educational programs. 

One of the items up for bid will be an original work of art being painted during the event by Instructor Brian Murphy. 

The goal is to raise $50,000.  To reserve tickets visit the Center's Website or call 757-596-8175. If reserved before June 20 tickets are $40, or they are $50 at the door. Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located within Mariners' Museum Park at 101 Museum Drive.

The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is holding its Tenth Annual “Shop with a Sheriff” campaign in December.  With the help of local churches and schools, fifty children from York County and Poquoson will be selected to participate. These children would normally not otherwise have the opportunities provided by this program.

On Saturday, December 10, 2010 at 8 a.m., the children will arrive at the Tabb Walmart Super Center to go Christmas shopping with York-Poquoson Deputy Sheriffs.  This year, “Shop with a Sheriff” will only be conducted at the Tabb Walmart.  In order to spend approximately $150.00 per child, a goal of $7,500.00 has been established.  The Sheriff’s Office would like to raise that amount prior to the identified date. 

In order to continue to provide for the kids, Sheriff J. D.