May 2013 Around Hampton Roads to locate and grow in Suffolk.


“We are pleased to welcome Reed Integration to the City of Suffolk,” said Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson. “Reed Integration is a trusted company with an established reputation for providing results-driven engineering services. Their move to Harbour View shows that Suffolk continues to attract well established Technology firms.”


The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce has selected Reed Integration as the 2013 Suffolk Small Business of the Year.


In addition to the Suffolk headquarters, there are also locations in Alexandria, Alabama and Minnesota.


Call 757.541.8032 or see www.reedintegration.com for more information.


Friends Group Grants $130,000 for Beach Libraries, Elects


involved. Incontinent patients should be checked every few hours.


Make certain family caregivers


are permitted to be involved with helping a person with dementia make appropriate choices.


Ask how a facility handles


conflict. A well-trained staff can often coax even the most belligerent resident into complying with a health issue. Hydration and frequent diaper changes are key to preventing potentially debilitating UTIs.


Executive Board The Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library approved $130,000 in library grants for its new fiscal year, April 2013 to March 2014. Among the grants is $30,000 for the Summer Reading Challenge for children, teens and adults; $20,000 for staff training and development; $18,000 for youth and family programs and services; $16,600 to create an early literacy activity center at Kempsville Area Library and $4,000 toward digitizing and preserving local history materials.


The volunteer group also elected Amy Simpson as its president; Lisa Behun, vice president; Kathy Gompers, secretary, and Talbott Jordan, treasurer.


“We are so grateful for the Friends’ continued commitment and support,” said Marcy Sims, director of Virginia Beach Public Library. “They help the library provide our citizens with the best possible services.” Many Friends members also volunteer time working in libraries and in the Friends Book Shop at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library.


Upcoming Events


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:


1st Thursday of the Month 6-7:30pm Event location:


NAMI Connection Veterans Support Group Event Dates:


To RSVP: Monyka Ruiz 788-0049


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


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


Every Thursday excluding Theatre 6:30-8:30pm/ sign-in 6:15pm Event Location:


Champagne R&B Soul and Louisiana Zydeco Soul Line Dance Class 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


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


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


First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:


Katie Cross (757) 397-8473


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Portsmouth VA, Contact info:


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


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


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


First Tuesday of the Month 7pm-8pm Event location:


Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


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


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:


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


5th Annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Spring Car Show Event Dates:


Main Street in Historic Downtown 524 N Main St


Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event location:


Suffolk, VA 23434 Contact info: 757.514.4130


43rd Annual Gosport Arts Festival Event Dates:


Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia Contact info: Shelley Brooks 757.822.1878


10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday Event location:


May 11 and 12, 2013 In the elders, a UTI can create


agitation and delirium that leads to preventable hospitalization. This is only one reason why having a full-time physician or nurse practitioners on staff makes good sense. Does the home have one?


Ombudsmen and Other


Resources Despite your best efforts, if nursing


home issues concern you, contact the local long-term care ombudsman. These people, usually found through the state or local government department or commission on aging, are independent officials designated


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by the U.S. Older Americans Act, to monitor area nursing homes and assist residents. They usually can fill you on about a facility’s record.


However, keep in mind what


Donna McCormick, managing attorney for the Elder, Health and Disability Unit at Greater Boston Legal Servic- es—ombudsman programs are uneven around the country. She explained, “In theory all nursing homes should have ombudsmen, but the challenge takes place when they become so intertwined with management that they don’t always advocate effectively for residents.”


The other alternative is to find


a different home. Physicians and researchers tell us that seniors can be more adaptable than we realize.


What is every family’s goal?


Dr. James M. Ellison, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, said, “Families need to know that their loved ones are being cared for by a kind staff in an atmosphere that stimulates them emotionally, socially and cognitively. It’s important to remember that even with a diagnosis of dementia people can find joy in the appropriate surroundings.”


As a result, families often find


themselves in search of a different nursing home.


Email your free upcoming events to: events@hamptonroadsmessenger.com


Break-Out Sessions for Job Seekers Event Dates:


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


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


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


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


May 13 - May 14 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Event location:


Capacity Building, Agency Development & Grant Writing Workshop Event Dates:


Ruppert L. Sargent Building 1 Franklin St


Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: (757) 727-8311


Foster/Adoptive Parent Information Session


Shonya Anderson (757) 622-7017 x212


4934 High Street, Portsmouth 23703 Contact info:


3rd Tuesday of the month, 12-1pm & 6-7pm Event Location: Churchland Library


Event Dates:


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


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


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


Yvette Chase-Batts 757-553-4336


The Southeastern Virginia Arts Association Cookout In The Park Event Dates:


1612 Willow Wood Drive - Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757-333-9188


Lakewood Park - Norfolk


11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Event location:


Saturday, May 18th


Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Musical Voyages Event Dates:


Saturday, May 18 1:00 PM Event location:


Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509 Contact info: (757) 441-2842


Buckroe Beach Arts in the Park Festival


May 18 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event location:


Event Dates:


Buckroe Beach and Park Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 757-851-4560


Saturday, May 18, 2013 11AM – 3PM Event location: Zion Baptist Church 633 20th Street Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-380-1885


Entrepreneurship Day Event Dates:


Greater First Baptist Church- Orlando Homecoming 2013 Event Dates:


Sunday, May 19, 2013 Event location: 600 Factory Street Suffolk, VA 23434 Contact info: 757-539-0032


Real Estate Tax Relief/Deferral Information Meeting Event Dates:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library


Tuesday, May 21 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Event location:


111 W Ocean View Ave Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact info: 823-1130


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


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


SCOPE Your Future: Employment and Apprenticeship Expo Event Dates: May 23


4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Apprenticeship Expo


9:00 AM - Noon: General Public Workshops


Event location: Norfolk Scope Arena 201 E Brambleton Ave Norfolk, VA 23510


Pungo Strawberry Festival & Parade Event Dates:


May 25 - 26, 2013 • 9 am - 7 pm Event location:


1776 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: 757-721-6001


Portsmouth 128th Annual Memorial Day Parade Event Dates:


Monday, May 27, 2013 11:00 AM


Event location: Call for route Contact info: (757) 393-8639


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


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