October 2013 Around Hampton Roads


• Healthy People Healthy Suffolk – coordinates resources, workgroups and serves as the primary source for information and advocacy on issues related to healthy eating, active living, and policies that contribute to a healthy Suffolk.


“The inclusive structure of The Partnership has truly served as a magnet for innovative people who have great ideas about improving the health of the community,” remarked Virginia Savage, who served as The Partnership’s first President. “It (The Partnership) offers a way – the process and support (resources and moral) - to bring those ideas to life!” Savage concluded.


“With the October 5th launch, we’re rolling out the $15 @ 15 Community Campaign to reach people across the area and engage them in our mission of improving the health of Suffolk and celebrate this milestone,” said Marcie Laumann, Director of Development.


As a donor-driven organization, The Partnership devotes its contributions to help improve the lives and well-being of those who live, work, play or pray in Suffolk with programs that encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. The goal of $15@ 15 is $15,000. Donations can be made directly online through www.MyPlanG.com/SPHC or via mail to $15@15 Campaign, c/o Suffolk Partnership for a Healthy Community, 1707 North Main Street, Suffolk VA 23434. All donations are tax deductible.


Dr. Terrell Strayhorn of Ohio State to


Speak at Virginia Beach NAACP Banquet The Virginia Beach Branch NAACP 2013 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be held Sunday, November 3, 2013, at The Westin Hotel, 4535 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. A reception will be held 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., followed by banquet dinner and awards 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The theme is: “Let Freedom Reign.” The keynote speaker is Dr. Terrell L. Strayhorn, Professor at Ohio State University in the School of Educational Policy & Leadership within the College of Education and Human Ecology, where he serves as Faculty Research Associate in the Kirwan Institute for Study of Race & Ethnicity, Senior Research Associate in the Todd A. Bell National Resource Center for African American Males, and faculty affiliate in the Department of African and African American Studies (Columbus, Ohio). Dr. Strayhorn is also an attorney,


Upcoming Events


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


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:


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


To RSVP: Monyka Ruiz 788-0049


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


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:


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:


Sunday, October 6, 2013 11:00 am Event location:


Christian Women Connection Celebration Event Date:


Joynes Road Church of God 31 Joynes Road, Hampton, VA Contact info: 757-826 4661


October 7th, 2013 6:30pm to 8:00pm Event location:


Day of Unity- Night of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil Event Date:


TCC Plaza in Downtown Norfolk Contact info:


757-625-4248 ext. 22


Resume Workshop & Computer Tutoring (Adults) Event Date:


12:00 - 1:30 PM & 2:00 - 3:30 PM Event location:


Monday - Thursday


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


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


36th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest Event Date:


Suffolk Executive Airport 1200 Gene Bolton Drive Suffolk, VA 23434 Contact info: 757-539-6751


October 10 - 13, 2013 Event location:


Saturday, Oct. 12 10:00pm- 6:00pm Event location: Phoebus


Phoebus Fall Festival Event Date:


Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 757-826-1862


October 12, 2013 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event location: Battlefield Park 1775 Historic Way Chesapeake, VA 23320


Waterways Heritage Festival Event Date:


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minister, author, and well known and sought after speaker, as well as a Virginia Beach native. Dr. Strayhorn will also host a book signing at the event. Terrance Afer-Anderson, will serve as Master of Ceremony.


Individual tickets are $50.00 per person and $75.00 per person (which will include a one year Regular Adult membership and a one year subscription to Crisis Magazine). Sponsorships are also available. There will also be a silent auction. For tickets, sponsorship, and journal ad information, you may contact Gerald Daniels at (757) 754-5697, Nathan Whitfield at (757) 214- 1937, or Laleise D. Curtiss at (757) 395-0896 or via email at laleisedcurtiss@yahoo.com


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are unsuccessful, EUF’s hope is that this event will give them a chance to showcase their talents and be offered an opportunity to further their education via an athletic scholarship.


Most recently EUF and the


Franklin community at large collected over 18 boxes of school supplies and presented them to the Franklin Public Schools. These materials will be given to students who may need assistance to obtain school supplies.


On October 27th, EUF will partner


with the Pink is Powerful Cancer Support Group to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors and to help individuals battling cancer. This “Shades of Pink”


occasion will take place at the Paul D. Camp Community College in Franklin, VA.


When asked why EUF wanted to


support this event, co-founder Corey Olds stated, “We felt it was imperative to assist in such a worthy cause. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Many women in the Franklin and Southampton County area will need support and resources to assist in dealing with the struggles of breast cancer. Often times, rural areas are less informed; therefore, EUF hopes to combat the ills of this disease in the Hampton Roads area, especially in Franklin and Southampton counties through "Pink is Powerful".”


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


Saturday, Oct. 12 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library Fall Festival Event Date:


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


Little Creek Branch Library


Lynnhaven River NOW Fall Festival Event Date:


October 12, 2013 • 12 pm - 5 pm Event location:


1608 Pleasure House Road Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: 757-962-5398


Military Appreciation Day at the Zoo Event Date:


3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact info: (757) 441-2374


Sunday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event location: Virginia Zoo


Youth Smoothie Drink Challenge (Teens ages 12-18) Event Date:


Monday, Oct. 14 5-7:30 p.m. Event location: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-247-8677


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


Second Monday of the month 7:00pm Event location:


Virginia Beach NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


868 North Newtown Rd Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA Contact info: 757-490-7799


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


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


Foster/Adoptive Parent Information Session


4934 High Street, Portsmouth 23703 Contact info:


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


Event Dates:


Shonya Anderson (757) 622-7017


After School Care Provider Forum - FREE Training


Vivian C. Mason Teen Center 700 E Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact info: 757-441-1034


October 16 8:30-1:30 PM Event location:


3701 Willett Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23707 Contact info: 757- 550-0091


Sunday October 20, 2013 3:00PM Event location: Willett Hall Theatre


Friday, October 18, 2013 7:00PM Saturday, October 19, 2013 2:00PM & 7:00PM


The Color Purple Musical Event Date:


Saturday October 19 10 AM - 4 PM Contact info: (757) 638-7323


Churchland Fall Festival Event Date:


October 19 - 20, 2013 9am-6pm, Saturday; 11am-5pm, Sunday.


Driver Days Fall Festival Event Date:


King's Highway, Driver Village Contact info: 757.538.8301


Event location: www.driverevents.com


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


Sisters Network of Southeastern VA Support Meetings Event Dates:


3rd Sunday of every month Event location:


Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Contact info: Deborah Hunt 757 536 6555


5606 Virginia Beach Blvd Bldg. A, Ste. 201


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


It’s All About You! Memoir Writing Workshop (Adults) Event Date:


Friday, October 25 10:30 AM Event location:


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


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