January 2014 Around Hampton Roads Kane and Martin Appointed to


Virginia Beach City Council The City Council has appointed Shannon DS Kane and Brad Martin to fill two seats on the council currently occupied by Glenn Davis and Bill DeSteph. The appointments are effective Jan. 1.


Davis and DeSteph were elected last month to the state House of Delegates. They have resigned from the City Council, effective Dec. 31, and will take office in Richmond in January.


Kane was appointed to the Rose Hall District seat currently occupied by Davis. Martin was appointed to the At-Large seat currently occupied by DeSteph. Both seats will be on the November 2014 election ballot.


Kane is president and founder of EWR Management Group in Virginia Beach. She is on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Virginia and is a member of the Beach Leadership Council. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from James Madison University.


Martin is founder and principal engineer of Martin Engineering in Virginia Beach. He is a former president of the Rotary Club of Cape Henry and a member of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering and math from Washington and Lee University.


The City Council made the appointments after interviewing 11 candidates in a televised, open session in the council chamber. The council then discussed the candidates in a closed session and voted in open session to appoint Kane and Martin. Thirty-nine candidates had applied for the two open seats. The council narrowed down the list to 11 names on Dec. 10.


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The Chrysler Museum’s Art of Jazz Event Dates:


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NAMI Connection Veterans Support Group Event Dates:


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


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www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com Gridiron FROM PAGE 7 Rico Beard of the Ryan & Rico


Show Detroit Sports 105.1, tweeted: "Michigan State hires Curtis Blackwell (Sound Mind Sound Body) to the football staff. Official announcement coming in a few days. #Spartans"


Damon Webb Sr., father of a 2014


Cass Tech DB committed to OSU, tweeted: "MSU hiring Curt Blackwell is like getting the number #1 player/ recruit in the Nation. Somethings about to change here in the state Mi wow!"


MGoBlog's recruiting writer, Ace


Anbender, tweeted: "Very interesting hire by MSU. Running Sound Mind Sound Body means Blackwell has a lot of connections with in-state recruits. And, just as importantly, their high school coaches. People tweeting that Blackwell's hiring won't matter should look up the MaxEx 7-on-7 teams he ran. Lots of talent on those teams."


"What does it mean? Well, it


should help with recruiting, obviously. I've said before that Dantonio and staff have raised the talent floor, and they bring in good classes and find diamonds in the rough. They still need to raise the talent ceiling, and the hope is that Blackwell will do that," said Chris Vannini, Managing editor of "The Only Colors."


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


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


Monday, January 6, 2014 7:00 p.m. Event Location:


Our Slab House Mansions:’ The Vernacular Architecture of the Contraband Settlements at Hampton and Fort Monroe Event Dates:


The Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane Hampton, VA Contact info: 757-727-1610


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First Tuesday of the Month 7pm-8pm


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


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Virginia Beach NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


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


Norfolk Branch NAACP Celebrates Jubilee Day Event Dates:


Sunday, January 12, 2014 4:00 P.M.


Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 525 Dinwiddie Street Norfolk, VA 23523


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MLK Day of Service: What Are You Doing for Others? Event Dates: January 16


Y.H. Thomas Community Center 1300 Thomas St. Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info/Preregistration: 757-727-1452


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Saturday January 18 7:30am Event Location: Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 3100 Desert Rd.


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


Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Concert


Saturday, January 18 2:00 PM Event Location: Blyden Branch Library 879 E. Princess Anne Road Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact info: (757) 441-2852


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Songs for a Dreamer: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Event Dates:


Sunday, January 19 7:00 PM Event Location:


Calvary Revival Church 5833 Poplar Hall Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: 757-213-1403


Sisters Network of Southeastern VA Support Meetings Event Dates:


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


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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Dream Alive!” Celebration Event Dates:


Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: (757) 877-0792


Sunday, January 19th, 2014 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m Event Location:


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade


Monday, January 20th, 2014 10:00 a.m.


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Moton Community House 2101 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA Contact info: (757) 877-0792


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Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk and Ceremony Event Dates:


Garden of Prayer Church 1001 Church Street Norfolk, VA 23510


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Foster/Adoptive Parent Information Session


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


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Hampton University After School Homework Helpers (Youth ages 6-18) Event Dates:


Tuesdays, Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 4-6 p.m.


Event location: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-247-8677


Grief and Loss: Bereavement Support Group Event Dates:


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Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Celebration Event Dates:


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Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: (757) 385-4461


The Hampton Roads Messenger 13 On Saturday, December 7, MSU


recorded its school-record 12th win of the 2013 season by defeating second-ranked Ohio State, 34-24, in the Big Ten Championship Game.


MSU is headed to Pasadena,


CA to play Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game on January 1. This will mark a program-record seventh consecutive bowl appearance and MSU's first-ever Bowl Championship Series appearance.


Though many are crediting


Blackwell's recruiting prowl for MSU's trip to the Rose Bowl, Blackwell states, "There's no 'I' in team! Give credit where credit is due – the unwavering talent and extraordinary athletic ability amongst our players, and the successful and relentless coaching and mentoring efforts/ability from our coaches and team staff … they're the reason why we're here. I'm just excited to be a part of the team and assist in any way I can."


Appreciating Blackwell's humble


demeanor, but given the fact that it will be 26 years since MSU has made that trip to the Rose Bowl, one can't help but wonder and credit Blackwell thus far.


Waiting and anticipating the "big day!" #GoSpartans


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