March 2013 Around Hampton Roads


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next three years. Hampton Roads competed with North Carolina and two other regions in Virginia.


“Superwatt’s selection of Suffolk is welcome news for all of Hampton Roads,” said Alliance Chair Bob Boyd. “Advanced manufacturing is an important industry target for us, and we are confident that their new venture here in our region will be of mutual benefit. We welcome Grandwatt to the Hampton Roads’ business community.”


Superwatt was introduced to the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA) by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. After touring several buildings throughout the region, the facility in Suffolk was determined as the best fit for this project. HREDA worked with Suffolk’s Department of Economic Development and the Virginia Port Authority to secure this win for Hampton Roads.


“We were pleased with the level of assistance we received from the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance and their partners in searching for and securing our ideal location in the region,” said David Du, Chairman of Superwatt Power International. “The region’s business climate, proximity to the port, and great quality of life, matched our business objectives and are conducive to what we hope to accomplish with Grandwatt in


Upcoming Events


First Friday of the month 5 pm – 8 pm Event location:


First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:


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 pm – 8:00 pm Event location:


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


1st Monday each month 4:30 pm. Event location:


2013 Teen Library Council (for Grades 8-12) Event Dates:


Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library 2726 Border Road Chesapeake, VA. 23320 Contact Info: 757-410-7034 or 757-410-7036


Social Security Administration Online Services Seminar Event Dates:


March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: (757) 441-5660


March 5 & 19; April 2 & 16 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Event location:


Larchmont Career Night Event Dates:


Larchmont Branch Library 6525 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info: Donald Gates 757-441-5335


Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Meet the Winner: Nikki Starr Event Dates:


Tuesday, March 5 4:00 PM Event location:


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


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:


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


March 6, 2013 • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event location:


Crisis Response System Study "Breakthrough Thinking" Community Consultation Event Dates:


Meyera Oberndorff Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Contact info: Jasmin Ciesielski (757) 385-8136


Every Thursday excluding Theatre event dates


Champagne R&B Soul and Louisiana Zydeco Soul Line Dance Class Event Dates:


6:30-8:30pm/ sign-in 6:15pm Event Location:


The Attucks Theatre 1010 Church St. Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact Info: (757)701-6936


Free Annual Community Health Fair Event Dates:


Noble Street Baptist Church 100 Noble Street


March 9, 2013 10-2 p.m Event location:


Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 Contact info: (757) 399-1889


2nd Saturday of the month 10:30 am Event location:


NCNW Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:


Oakmont Family Investment Center 7241 Oakmont Drive, Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757-701-9819


Break-Out Sessions for Job Seekers Event Dates:


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


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Monday of the month 7pm-8pm


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


Event location:


Second Tuesday Forum: “The Civil War in Portsmouth” Event Dates:


Tuesday March 12 12:00p.m. Event location: Commodore Theatre 421 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info: 757- 393-8759


“America’s Music” at Main Street Library: Swing Jazz Event Dates:


March 12, 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m Event location: Main Street Library 110 Main St.


Newport News, VA 23601 Contact info: 757-591-4858


"How to Grow Your Sales" Seminar Event Dates:


Old Dominion University - Webb Center 5115 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk VA 23529 Contact info: 804-371-8228


March 14, 2013 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Event location:


Hampton Citizens’ Unity Commission General Meeting Event Dates:


Wanda Ferrell (757) 728-3279


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


West Hampton Community Center 1638 Briarfield Road Hampton, VA 23661 Contact info:


Every third Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Event location:


For God’s Glory Ministries Caregiver Support Group Event Dates:


Yvette Chase-Batts 757-553-4336


Downtown Suffolk’s 2nd Annual Shamrock Stroll Event Dates:


March 16, 2013 10am-7pm. Event location: Downtown Suffolk Contact info: 757.514.4130


Woodrow Wilson High School 1401 Elmhurst Lane Portsmouth VA Contact info:


Tuesday March 19 6:30 am Event location:


Honoring Our HERoes Event Dates:


Karen Ellis 757-538-1291


Monday, April 1 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Event location:


Tuesday, March 19 & April 16 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM


Employment Workshop Event Dates:


Park Place Branch Library 620 W. 29th Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info: (757) 664-7330


Thursday, March 21 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info:


Celebrate Women's History Month Event Dates:


Barbara A. Riddick 757-441-5660


Horace C. Downing Branch Library 555 E. Liberty Street Norfolk, VA 23523 Contact info: (757) 441-1968


Thursday, March 21 2:30 PM Event location:


Day of the Woman Event Dates:


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


Woman’s History Month Discussion Event Dates:


Horace C. Downing Branch Library 555 E. Liberty Street Norfolk, VA 23523 Contact info: Carolyn Miller 441-1968


Thursday, March 21 2:30 PM-3:30 PM Event location:


It's All About You: Memoir Writing Workshop Event Dates: March 22 & April 26 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Event location:


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


Grief and Loss: Bereavement Support Group Event Dates:


4th Thursday of Each Month Event location:


Mary Immaculate Hospital, Heart Center Waiting Room, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA Contact info: Charles Chappell 886-6934


Friday, March 29 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Event location:


Park Place Egg Hunt Event Dates:


Park Place Branch Library 620 W. 29th Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info: (757) 664-7330


Virginia Symphony’s Aesop’s Fables (Family)


Park Place Community Center Meeting Room


Saturday, March 30 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Event location:


Event Dates:


606 W. 29th Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info: (757) 664-7330


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 Ave Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-247-8677


Send us your upcoming Free events and you may see them here!


events@hamptonroadsmessenger.com


The Hampton Roads Messenger 13 Virginia Beach 2040 Vision to Action


Community Coalition to Meet The 2040 Vision to Action Community Coalition, a citizens group appointed by the City Council, will have its kick-off meeting Friday, March 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Economic Development Office in Town Center, 222 Central Park Ave., Armada Hoffler Building, Suite 1000. The group will receive presentations on the Sustainability Plan and the City’s Strategic Issues Teams.


The City Council endorsed the Envision Virginia Beach 2040 report on May 15, 2012, and appointed the coalition on Oct. 23 to monitor and pursue the report’s vision of the future. John Malbon and Gary McCollum are co-chairmen.


For more information on 2040 Vision to Action Community Coalition, visitwww.VBGOV. COM/envisionvb2040, or contact Barry Frankenfield at (757) 385-2900 orbfranken@vbgov. com, or Charleen Cooper at (757) 385-2900 or ccooper@vbgov.com.


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