May 2012 Around Hampton Roads yourself or a business partner or any business you think is worth of recognition.


Eligible entries must be a business within the City of Portsmouth operating under a current business license. The winners will be announced at the Portsmouth Economic Development Department’s Annual Business Appreciation Event.


Suffolk Teacher Becomes 2012


Siemens STEM Institute Fellow Tim Kubinak, of Suffolk, Virginia, teaches sixth grade mathematics enrichment at John Yeates Middle School for Suffolk Public Schools. He received a B.S. in Wildlife Sciences from Auburn University in 2001; his internship and work experience as a wildlife damage management specialist for USDA’s Wildlife Services division led him back to the classroom, to share his knowledge and experience in the sciences to a new generation of STEM-interested students. In his eighth year of teaching, Tim has taught physical science, life science, and world geography, as well as 6th and 7th grade mathematics. “I believe that unique experiences, as well as the everyday situations through which we all live, are ideal opportunities for teaching and learning not only the basics of science and mathematics, but also the intricate physical workings of our planet, our universe, and ourselves,” says Kubinak. “The Siemens STEM Institute is a vehicle for beginning, and continuing, that type of STEM immersion necessary to create a new generation of thinkers, tinkerers, and innovators.” www.siemensstemacademy.com


Upcoming Events


Tuesdays and Thursdays May 1, 2012 - May 24, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Event location:


Men of Excellence (Ages 13-18) Event Dates:


Deep Creek Community Center 2901 Margaret Booker Drive Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 757-487-8841


Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, Virginia 23324. Contact info: (757)485-8916


First Tuesday of every month 7:00pm-8:00pm Event location:


Lafayette Branch Library 1610 Cromwell Drive Norfolk, VA Contact info: 441-2842


Wednesdays at 4:00 PM Event location:


Family Gaming Night Event Dates:


Every first Wednesday 6:15-8:45 pm Event location:


The Chrysler Museum’s Art of Jazz Event Dates:


MaryAnn Toboz 757-664-4675


The Chrysler Museum 245 W. Olney Road Norfolk 23510 Contact Info:


NAMI Connection Veterans Support Group Event Dates:


To RSVP: Monyka Ruiz 788-0049


100 Medical Drive, Suite A Hampton, VA 23666 Contact info:


1st Thursday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m. Event location:


Learning on Laptops: Homework Help (ages 12-18) Event Dates:


First Thursday of each month 6-8 p.m. excluding holidays Event location: Grissom Library 366 Deshazor Drive Newport News, VA 23608 Contact info: 757-369-3190


First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:


First Friday of the month 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Event location:


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Portsmouth VA, Contact info: Katie Cross (757) 397-8473


Concert in the Courtyard - Free Music Series Event Dates:


Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Corner of High & Court St. Portsmouth, VA Contact Info: 393-8543


First Friday of the month 5:00 – 8:00 PM Event location:


Now and Forever Gospel Concert and Dinner Event Dates:


RSVP: zane_turner@yahoo.com


Olive Grove Baptist Church 1034 Albert Ave. Norfolk, VA Contact info:


May 5, 2012 4:00 pm Event location:


23rd Newport News Children’s Festival of Friends Event Dates:


Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00am-5:00pm Event location: Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23603 Contact info: (757) 926-1400


Family Day Celebration at Camelot Community Center Event Dates:


May 5, 2012 (Rain date: May 19) 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Event location:


Camelot Community Center 948 King Arthur Drive Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 757-485-7400


1st Annual JFKMS PTA Spring Fling and Yard Sale Event Dates:


John F. Kennedy Middle School 2325 E. Washington Street Suffolk, VA 23434 Contact info:


Saturday, May 5th, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Event location:


Kevin Goetz 757-934-6212


Downtown Suffolk Spring Block Party Event Dates:


North Main Street from Market Street to Washington Street Contact info: 757.514.4130


May 5th 2012 3pm-8pm Event location:


Mondays at 5:30pm (except holidays) Event location:


Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weight Management Support Group Event Dates:


Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757-409-3342


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com


The Hampton Roads Messenger 13 Applications Being Accepted for 2012


Summer Youth Employment Program Youth ages 14 to 21 who are looking for a summer job have another avenue to explore with the Summer Youth Employment Program. This program provides jobs and workplace readiness skills for court-involved youth and/or youth who live in our more challenged neighborhoods. These young people who often lack the skills required to obtain employment and succeed in the workplace can now include solid work experience and real skills on their resumes. Workplace readiness and financial literacy training will be required for all participants.


• The Youth Service Corps (YSC) is for youth ages 14 and 15. The YSC is a partnership with the Virginia State Parks. These youth will have an opportunity to work seven hours a day for a three week period (July 23 to August 10) in one or two Virginia State Parks. Each participant who completes the program will receive a $500 stipend. For most of them, this will be their first job in addition to being their first time visiting a state park. Applications are available at VBgov.com/YOO and must be submitted by July 2, 2012.


• This summer, youth ages 16 to 21 may be placed in an agency for an eight-week period,


June 25 to August 17 through the Youth to Leaders program. Previous placements have included a variety of city and community agencies such as Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, Emergency Communications and Citizen Services/311 Division, a community radio station and more. These youth may work up to 35 hours a week and will be paid $7.50 an hour. Applications are available at VBgov.com/YOO and must be submitted by May 16, 2012.


The Summer Youth Employment Program is funded through the Edward Byrne Juvenile Accountability Grant. For more information about the Summer Youth Employment Program, please contact Barbara Brinson, Virginia Beach Youth Opportunities Office Coordinator, at (757) 385-0464 or YOPPS@VBgov.com. www.vbgov.com


Hampton Citizens’ Unity Commission General Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


Wanda Ferrell (757) 728-3279


2nd Thursday of the month 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Event location: Hampton City Hall 22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA Contact info:


6th Annual Great Dismal Swamp Birding Festival Event Dates: May 10, 2012 Event location:


3100 Desert Road (Refuge Grounds) Contact info: 757.986.3705


Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge


PANorama Caribbean Music Festival Event Dates:


Virginia Beach Ocean Front Contact info:


May 11 2012 (All day) - May 12 2012 (All day) Event location:


Beach Street USA 757-425-3111


May 12, 2012 • 10 am - 3 pm Event location:


K-9 Karnival Event Dates:


PRSpecialEvents@VBgov.com (757) 385-2990


Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info:


Mount Trashmore Park 310 Edwin Drive


The Best Defense: Self-defense and Crime Prevention Workshop (Age 12 & up) Event Dates:


Kempsville Recreation Center 800 Monmouth Lane


May 12, 2012 1 pm - 4 pm Event location:


Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: Leta Krieger lkrieger@vbgov.com (757) 385-1324


42nd Annual Gosport Arts Festival Event Dates:


May 12 2012 -10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 13 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday Event location:


Water Street to Dinwiddie Street Contact info:


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street corridor from


Shelley Brooks 757.822.1878 sbrooks@tcc.edu


Saturday, May 12, 2012 10:00am- 12:00pm


Wellness Education Forum Event Dates:


Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center 7300 Newport Ave Norfolk, VA 23505 823-4301


Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library 4th Annual Spring Festival Event Dates: Saturday, May 12 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library 7853 Tarpon Place Norfolk, VA 23518 Contact info: (757) 441-1751


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


Huntersville Community Center 830 Goff Street Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757 627-1096


2nd Monday of the month 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Event location:


Break-Out Sessions for Job Seekers


Second Monday of each month excluding holidays 3:00 - 5:00 p.m Event location: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA Contact info: 757-247-8677


Event Dates:


May 17, 2012 10 am - 12 pm Event location:


Creating Websites with Google Sites Event Dates:


Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive


Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: library@vbgov.com (757) 385-0150


2nd Annual Teen Pregnancy Prevention Event Event Dates:


Ms. Jobelle Mesina (757)255-1415


Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Contact info:


Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:00pm – 4:00pm Event location: Kempsville Library 832 Kempsville Road


Malini’s Dances of India (Family) Event Dates:


Saturday, May 19 2:00 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: (757) 441-5660


VHDA Homeownership Education Class Event Dates:


Nancy Chandler Associates 3636 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA Contact info:


Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM Event location:


Kim Hasty (757) 233-6402


Big Brothers Big Sisters Male Mentoring Program with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (ages 9-18) Event Dates:


Fourth Thursday of each month, excluding holidays 4:30 p.m. Event location: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info/Registration: 757-247-8677


Grief and Loss: Bereavement Support Group Event Dates:


Mary Immaculate Hospital, Heart Center Waiting Room, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA Contact info:


4th Thursday of Each Month Event location:


Charles Chappell 886-6934


22nd Annual Umoja Festival Event Dates: May 25-27, 2012 Event location: 16 Crawford Circle Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info: 757-393-8481


Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming (Family)


Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive Norfolk, VA 23513 Contact info: (757) 441-5806


Saturday, May 26 2:00 PM Event location:


Event Dates:


Saturday, May 26 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event location:


Cards for Troops Event Dates:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503 Contact info: (757) 441-1750


Monday, May 28, 2012 11:00am Event location: Call for route Contact info: (757) 393-8639


Memorial Day Parade Event Dates:


Veterans: Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony Event Dates:


A Salute to African American


Monday, May 28, 2012 10:00am-11:00am Event location: Calvary Cemetery 1600 St. Julian Avenue Norfolk VA 23504 Contact info:


Bobi Nelson 441-2654


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