February 2014 Around Hampton Roads


Master” contestants, will have a say in who gets sent home. The Canvases will form their own jury, deliberate as a group and pick one artist per episode who will be up for elimination. In the jury room, viewers get an inside look at the heated arguments and wicked emotions as the Canvases defend or abandon their new ink and artist.


A new twist for Season Four is that the winner of each week’s Elimination Tattoo challenge will also get to put an artist up for elimination along with the Human Canvas jury and the series judges.


In the season opener the artists put ink-to-skin right from the get-go. There are seventeen artists standing, but only one — Kyle Dunbar who was voted back to compete in the Season 3 finale — with a guaranteed spot this season. It’s a cut-throat competition for the remaining 15 spots as artists take part in a “tattoo convention” and “show your artistic style” challenges.


Upcoming Events


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


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:


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


Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 4-6 p.m. Event location: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-247-8677


Attend the Freedom From Smoking Workshop In Partnership with the American Lung Association Event Dates:


Redevelopment & Housing Authority 530 E. Pinner St, Suffolk VA Contact Info:


February 5, 12, 18, 20, 26 , 2014 March 6 and 12, 2014 5:30 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. Event Location:


757-539-2100 Ext. 126 or 757-539-2100 Ext. 108


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:


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


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com Silent FROM PAGE 1 According to the ACLU, there are


many Virginian’s still disenfranchised despite McDonnell’s advancements with rights restoration policy due to strict requirements.


The ACLU wants the governor to


stop requiring felons to pay all fines and fees before they can be restored automatically. Additionally, they hope


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


Every Thursday excluding Theatre show dates 6:30-8:30pm 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 Contact info:


Job Search Strategies Event Dates: Friday February 7 Event Location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: (757) 441-5660


Brick Plates and Deck Plates: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest Event Dates:


Hampton Roads Naval Museum One Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact Info: 757-322-3108


February 8, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Location:


The Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men Black History Month Event: Civil Rights in America and the Military Event Dates:


Saturday, February 8th | 9:00 AM Event Location:


St. Patrick Catholic School 1000 Bolling Ave Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info:


200plusmen@cox.net


NCNW Newport News/Hampton Section Showcase of Spectacular Hampton Roads Youth Event Dates:


Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 3410 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA Contact Info: Thelma Amos 757-251-7971


February 8, 2014 | 2 PM Event Location:


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


Monday, February 10, 2014 |12:00pm Event Location: Student Center 149 Norfolk State University 700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact Info: 757-823-8208


“Remembering MANDELA” Mandela through African Eyes: A Discussion Panel Event Dates:


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 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


Wednesday, February 12 11:00AM Event Location:


Atumpan - The Talking Drums Event Dates:


Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 E Tanners Creek Dr Norfolk, VA 23513


2000 Bennett's Creek Park Road Contact Info: 757.514.7150


Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:00-10:00am Event Location: North Suffolk Library


Owning a Small Business Event Dates:


Annual African American Health Fair and Blood Drive Event Dates:


Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm Event Location:


Norfolk State University Student Center 138A & B 700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact Info: 757-823-9011


2nd Thursday of the month | 7:00 pm Newport News Community Center 605 South Ave


Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


Newport News, VA 23601-4448 Contact info: 757-532-9486 757-532-4701 (text)


Voices of Norfolk: African-American History Month Event Event Dates:


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


Saturday, February 15 | 2:00 PM Event Location:


Saturday, February 15 | 1:00 PM Event Location:


Steel Drums - World Music Workshop Event Dates:


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


2014 Portsmouth Buffalo Riders' Parade


Saturday February 15 2014 | 10:00 AM Event Location:


Event Dates:


I.C. Norcom High School Contact Info:


Ken Wright 286-1493


Sunday, February 16th at 3:00 p.m. Event Location: 600 Factory Street Suffolk, VA 23434 Contact Info: (757) 539-0032


Greater First Baptist Church- Orlando Black History Month Program Event Dates:


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


Dylan Pritchett - The Storyteller Event Dates:


Tuesday, February 18 3:30 PM Event Location:


Jordan-Newby Branch Library 961 Park Ave Norfolk, VA 23504


Youth African-American History Bingo


Tuesday, Feb. 18 5-6:15 p.m. Event Location: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA 23607 Contact Info: 757-247-8677


Event Dates:


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


Writing a Successful Business Plan for Your Small Business Event Dates:


Wednesday, February 19, 2014 9-10am


2000 Bennett's Creek Park Road Contact Info: 757.514.7150


Event Location: North Suffolk Library


Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:30pm Event Location:


The 31st Annual “Images in Black Voices” Program Event Dates:


Norfolk State University Student Center 138B 700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact Info: 757-823-2827


African-American History Month Quiz Bowl Event Dates:


Saturday, February 22 10:30 AM Event Location: Blyden Branch Library 879 E. Princess Anne Road Norfolk, VA 23504, Contact Info: (757) 441-2852


African-American History Month Gospel Concert Event Dates:


Saturday, February 22 2:00 PM Event Location: Blyden Branch Library 879 E. Princess Anne Road Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact Info: (757) 441-2852


Celebrate African-American Heritage: Freedom Quilts Event Dates:


Little Creek Branch Library 7853 Tarpon Place Norfolk, VA 23518 Contact Info: (757) 441-1751


Saturday, February 22 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Event Location:


carol.aubut@norfolk.gov


Fannie Lou Hamer: Civil Rights Activist Character Reenactment Event Dates:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503 Contact Info: (757) 441-1750


Sunday, February 23 2:00 PM Event Location:


New Genesis Baptist Church Kempsville Rec. Center Auditorium 800 Monmouth Ln,


February 23, 2014 1:30-4:00pm. Event Location:


A Taste of Culture: A Journey Through Black History Event Dates:


Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Contact Info: 757-486-0219


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


Thursday, February 27, 2014 7:00pm Event Location:


the Willie Lynch letters for African Americans today Event Dates:


Black Worth: Fact or Fiction? A seminar on the implications of


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


Norfolk State University Student Center 138 700 Park Ave Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact Info: 757-823-8452


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that McAuliffe will allow former felons with drug charges to be considered non-violent and eligible for automatic restoration.


“Most drug crimes in the criminal


section of the code are treated as non-violent crimes, yet (for automatic restoration purposes) they are considered violent and ineligible for automated rights,” Amezquita said.


Despite multiple attempts


to contact the governor’s office, Watchdog.org got no response from McAuliffe’s administration.


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