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May 2014 Around Hampton Roads


and have practical advice for patients. Finding the right information can sometimes be just as stressful as facing the illness itself. We are looking forward to referring our patients of all backgrounds to this resource that will help educate them on any medical questions they may have.”


VDOT Releases RFI for Proposed New Location of


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from individuals, firms, teams or organizations that have experience in developing and financing large office infrastructure projects and that may have an interest in developing, designing, building and financing the Project.


“The office of the Secretary of Transportation is committed to ensuring Hampton Roads transportation needs are addressed proactively,” said Secretary of Transportation Aubrey L. Layne, Jr. “The RFI will serve as the first step in reaching out to the private sector experts as well as the local governments. Competitive procurement will play a large role in adding best value for the commonwealth.”


Hampton Roads District Office Potential Project Would Enhance Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Deliver Best Value by Co-Locating VDOT’s Critical Transportation Facilities


The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in coordination with the Office of Transportation Public-Private Partnerships (OTP3) and the City of Suffolk, is looking for innovative new ideas from the private sector for the proposed development of a new campus-style office for VDOT’s Hampton Roads District, which will bring together three separate facilities currently in service. The parties are jointly seeking information that will help evaluate options for development, financing, procurement and delivery of the project, as well as identify potential new campus locations.


During the 2014 General Assembly Session, Senate Joint Resolution 46 (SJR46) instructed VDOT to study the location of its current Hampton Roads District office in Suffolk. Further, SJR46 directed that VDOT consider real estate, financial and environmental factors while determining if a new office location could better serve the Hampton Roads District.


VDOT will consult with each of the counties and cities within the Hampton Roads District boundaries, including the counties of Accomack, Greensville, Isle of Wight, James City, Northampton, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, and York and the cities of Chesapeake, Emporia, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. The City of Suffolk will also provide technical support as needed.


A Request for Information (RFI) has been released to seek responses Upcoming Events


NAMI Connection Veterans Support Group Event Dates:


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


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


First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:


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


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Contact info:


Katie Cross (757) 397-8473


Resume Workshop & Computer Tutoring (Adults) Event Date:


Monday - Thursday


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


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


Hampton Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


First Monday of the Month 7pm (except holidays) Event location: Bethel AME Church 94 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA Contact info: (757) 827-1768


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


“Both the Hampton Roads District staff and I are excited by the prospect of this study and potential development,” said VDOT Commissioner Charlie Kilpatrick. “This is a great opportunity to learn about the potential of our existing riverfront location from the private sector and possibly secure a new campus-like facility from which we can more effectively and efficiently serve the citizens as well as the many visitors to the Hampton Roads region.”


“The City of Suffolk greatly values our relationship with VDOT,” said Suffolk City Manager Selena Cuffee-Glenn. “We look forward to this partnership on this exciting project.”


Library to Host Event for Local


Authors May 17 Virginia Beach Public Library will host an event to highlight the work of local authors on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. The event provides an opportunity for local authors, including aspiring authors, those whose books are only online, illustrators and publishers to network with each other and chat with local readers, as well as join discussions on self-publishing and other topics.


Authors may bring their books to sell and are responsible for their own sales. Authors are also invited to donate copies to Virginia Beach Public Library’s local author collection. Anyone interested in participating should call (757) 385-0150.


The event is free and open to the public.


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


Homework Help Event Dates:


Mondays – Thursdays 4pm-6pm


Event location:


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


Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


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


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


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


Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


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


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


Hickory Ridge Farm's Strawberry JAMboree Event Dates: May 10, 2014


10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event location: Hickory Ridge Farm 2928 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA


NCNW Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:


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


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


14th Annual Mother's Day Celebration Event Dates:


Sunday May 11, 2014 4:15 pm Event location:


Waterside Marriot 235 E. Main St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact info: 757-420-2625


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


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


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


Virginia Beach NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


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


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


Senior/Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief/Deferral Program Community Information Sessions Event Dates:


Tuesday May 13, 2014 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Event location:


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


Sisters Network of Southeastern VA Support Meetings Event Dates:


3rd Sunday of every month Event location:


5606 Virginia Beach Blvd Bldg. A, Ste. 201


Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Contact info:


Deborah Hunt 757 536 6555


Foster/Adoptive Parent Information Session


Event Dates:


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


4934 High Street, Portsmouth 23703 Contact info: Shonya Anderson (757) 622-7017


GOSPEL KARAOKE Event Dates:


3rd Saturday of the month Starting April 19, 2014 4pm – 7pm Event location: Zion Baptist Church 633 20th Street Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-380-1885


Entrepreneurship Day with Special Silent Auction Event Dates:


Saturday, May 17, 2014 10am -2pm Event location: Zion Baptist Church 633 20th Street Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-380-1885


Musical Voyages with the Virginia Symphony Event Dates:


Saturday, May 17 12:30 PM Event location:


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


Buckroe Reggae Fest Event Dates: May 17, 2014


11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Event location:


Buckroe Beach and Park North First Street Hampton, VA 23664


Hampton Roads Philharmonic at Ft. Monroe


Event Dates:


Sunday May 18, 2014 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event location:


Fort Monroe Post Theatre 42 Tidball Road Hampton, VA 23651


Success without Stress Meet, Learn & Discover Series Event Dates:


Wednesday, May 21 6 PM Event location:


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


Blackbeard Festival Event Dates: May 31 - June 1


Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday Noon-6 p.m. Event location: Hampton Waterfront Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 757-727-8314


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


events@hamptonroadsmessenger.com


Polynesian Dance Workshop Event Dates:


Thursday, May 22, 2014 4:30 PM Event location:


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


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


Karate Demonstration: Eagles Self- Defense Academy Event Dates:


Saturday, May 24 2 PM Event location:


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


Pleasant Shade Cemetery Memorial Day Clean Up and


Commemorative Ceremony Event Dates:


Monday, May 26, 2014 Clean up: 9:00 a.m Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. Event location:


530 Shell Road, Hampton, VA Contact info:


A. Lang 757-692-9386 or Darnell Lang 287-5264


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