July 2012


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Around Hampton Roads Empty water-holding containers


Properly dispose of used tires Clear roof gutters, downspouts and corrugated black drainpipes for any water collection


• Clean wading and swimming pools Drain water from tarps


Place Mosquito Dunks in stagnant water areas around your home which include ditches and low lying areas


Free mosquito dunks are available to Suffolk citizens at Suffolk Fire & Rescue Stations 1 (400 Market Street), 3 (1001 Whitemarsh Road), 4 (837 Lake Kilby Road), 5 (3901 Bridge Road), 6 (300 Kings Fork Road), 7 (6666 O’Kelly Road), 8 (6235 Whaleyville Boulevard), 9 (300 Kings Highway), and 10 (4869 Bennetts Pasture Road), the Suffolk Municipal Building (441 Market Street), City of Suffolk Public Works Administration Building (440 Market Street, 2nd Floor) and East Suffolk Recreation Center (138 South 6th Street).


In order to get your free mosquito dunks, you must be 18 years of age or older, have proof of residence in the City of Suffolk, proper picture identification and sign the “Information Sheet” at the pickup location. Placing mosquito dunks in stagnant water habitats is a common practice used to eliminate mosquito larvae.


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Virginia Beach Approves EDIP Grants to Osen-Hunter Defense Systems, LLC


and Lynnhaven Motor Company Both Companies Plan to Move and Expand Operations in the City


Osen-Hunter Defense Systems, LLC, a service disabled veteran-owned small business devoted to specialized training for military, law enforcement and intelligence community teams, has announced plans to move its operations to a new 15,000-square-foot office/warehouse facility in Virginia Beach’s Taylor Farms Commerce Center. The company is currently leasing 2,500 square feet of space on Laskin Road. The five-year lease represents a major expansion


Upcoming Events


Sundays through September 2, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event location:


Big Bands on the Bay Event Dates:


Ocean View Beach Park 100 W. Ocean View Ave. Norfolk, VA Contact Info: 757-441-234


Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weight Management Support Group


Mondays 5:30 PM (except holidays) Event location:


Event Dates:


Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA Contact Info: 289-7088


Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


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


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


Live! On the Square Concert Series


Wednesdays through Aug. 29 2012 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Event location: Port Warwick Newport News, VA Contact Info: 757-223-0284


Event Dates:


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


Wednesdays at 4:00 PM Event location:


Family Gaming Night Event Dates:


The Chrysler Museum’s Art of Jazz Event Dates:


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


The Chrysler Museum 245 W. Olney Road Norfolk 23510 Contact Info: MaryAnn Toboz 757-664-4675


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 6:00-7:30pm 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


Saturday, July 7, 2012 8am-2pm Event location:


Celebrity Sell Out for The Dwelling Place Event Dates:


350 Johnstown Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Contact Info:


757-624-9879 x104


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


First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:


Katie Cross (757) 397-8473


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Portsmouth VA, Contact info:


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 5:00pm – 8:00pm Event location:


Hampton Citizens’ Unity Commission General Monthly Meeting


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:


Event Dates:


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 Event Dates:


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


“It’s Ancient Greek to Me” with Darci Tucker Event Dates:


July 16 2012 6:30pm Event location:


2000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road Suffolk VA Contact Info: 757.514.7150


North Suffolk Library


Virginia Aquarium: Beach Creatures (All Ages) Event Dates:


Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive Norfolk, VA 23513 Contact Info:


Tuesday, July 17 1:30 PM Event location:


Lisa Munson (757) 441-5806


Nauticus Presents: Cool Science! (Family)


Thursday, July 19 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact Info:


Event Dates:


Barbara A. Riddick 757-441-5660


Norfolk Police Department Academy Graduation-90th Session Event Dates:


Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event location: Norview High School 6501 Chesapeake Blvd Norfolk VA 23513 Contact Info:


Karen Parker-Chesson 757-390-1954


Portsmouth Judicial Center Dedication Ceremony Event Dates:


Friday, July 20 2012 1:00pm Event location:


415 Portcenter Parkway Newport News, VA


Microsoft Word for Beginners Event Dates:


Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia


July 23, 2012 11 am - 12:15 pm Event location:


Registration is required 385-2606


Contact Info:


Mad Science at the Library (School Age & Tweens) Event Dates:


Jennifer Gibson (757) 441-5335 jennifer.gibson@norfolk.gov


Larchmont Branch Library 6525 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact Info:


Tuesday, July 24 1:00 PM Event location:


Funding Options for Small Businesses Workshop Event Dates:


Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum


Wednesday, July 25, 2012 4:00PM - 6:00PM Event location:


206 High Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact Info: 757.575.1863 7in7hr@gmail.com.


The Drum Lady: Dream Big and Step to the Beat (All Ages) Event Dates:


Wednesday, July 25 10:30 AM Event location:


Blyden Branch Library 879 E. Princess Anne Road Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact Info: (757) 441-2852


Horace C. Downing Teen Advisory Committee Meeting Event Dates:


Thursday, July 26 & August 30 5:30 PM


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Horace C. Downing Branch Library 555 E. Liberty Street Norfolk, VA 23523 Contact Info: Crystal Blow 441-1968


Event location:


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Virginia Air & Space Center: Space Freeze (All Ages) Event Dates:


Wednesday, July 25 10:30 AM Event location:


Van Wyck Branch Library 1368 DeBree Avenue Norfolk, VA 23517 Contact Info: (757) 441-2844


Park Place/Lambert’s Point/Villa Heights/Kengsington Task Force Meeting Event Dates:


Park Place Neighborhood Center 606 W 29th Street Norfolk VA 23508 Contact Info:


Wednesday, July 25, 2012 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event location:


Vanessa Seals 823-4357 vanessa.seals@norfolk.gov


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


Drumming 4 the Ancestors Tribute Event Dates: 07/28/2012 Event location:


Buckroe Beach and Park North First Street Hampton, VA 23664 Contact Info: 757.727.8311


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com


The Hampton Roads Messenger 13 for the company that has been in Virginia Beach since 2006.


“Osen-Hunter is to be congratulated on the strong business growth that has led to this six- fold expansion of its building needs,” said Warren D. Harris, City of Virginia Beach economic development director. “This success illustrates again the high levels of innovation and customer service to be found among the Virginia Beach small business community.”


This expansion will create 14 new full-time jobs with average annual salaries of $81,800. The new positions will include a manufacturing comptroller, product development directors, several training and logistics specialists and fabricators/assemblers. The Virginia Beach Development Authority approved a $50,000 Economic Development Investment Program (EDIP) grant to assist Osen-Hunter with its growth based on the capital investment and job creation within the City.


The Virginia Beach Development Authority also authorized an EDIP grant to Lynnhaven Motor Company (doing business as Gabriel Automotive Enterprises, Inc.) in the amount of $40,000. The company has purchased a 1.43-acre site on Maxey Drive for $300,000, and it plans to move its retail automotive sales operations currently at 1784 Virginia Beach Blvd.


The development of the property will occur in two phases. The first phase is the construction of a 3,000-square-foot sales facility and 100 parking spaces. Phase two includes an optional 3,400-square-foot auxiliary repair facility.


“This investment by Lynnhaven Motor Company is more proof of the success of the City’s YesOceana.com program,” said Michelle Chapleau, business development manager for the Virginia Beach APZ-1 Program. “Working with the local business and real estate communities, we were able to attract new investment and activity to the area around Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana to replace previous land use that did not support the City’s partnership with the Navy to protect this vital military installation.” The property is located within the Accident Potential Zone 1 (APZ-1) of NAS Oceana, and this use is a conforming business as defined by the YesOceana.com program.


The total amount of capital investment by Lynnhaven Motor Company is $750,000, including the site purchase and construction of the building and in addition to $14,000 of business personal property.


www.vbgov.com


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