September 2014 Around Hampton Roads enhancement of infrastructure in the City.


The interest rate on the refinanced loans was lowered from 4.84% to 3.27% which generates approximately $9.9 million in savings over the life of the loans or an average of $400,000 in savings per year. Most of the savings are related to the Water/Sewer Utility Fund.


The Public Utility New Money planned estimate assumed a 5.5% interest rate and the actual interest rate, including all cost of issuance, was 3.38%. This result will translate into annual payments that are $300,000 less per year than what was estimated. This new money will assist in a variety of utility projects including improving current system needs and addressing regulatory requirements.


Bank of America/Merrill Lynch also won the City’s 2013 competitive sale and were the Senior Manager of the City’s negotiated 2012 Bonds.


Virginia Beach CVB Co-Hosts


Regional Tourism Summit Virginia Beach CVB, Virginia Tourism Corporation and Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association bring leaders together to discuss recent industry trends, forecasts and ways to facilitate future economic growth


The Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and the Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association, is co-hosting a free regional tourism summit on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The tourism summit will provide an opportunity for discussion among industry experts, policy makers and members of the tourism business community,


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focusing on recent industry trends, forecasts and what can be done to facilitate further economic growth.


As the second-largest revenue generator in Virginia Beach, tourism is a driving force for the city’s economy, creating jobs and generating economic impact. In 2012, tourism revenue for Virginia Beach reached $1.28 billion. Local tourism-supported jobs totaled 12,025 while local and state tourism- related tax revenues reached $102 million.


Scholarship Watch


Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Scholarship Awards


This scholarship competition is for high school students who are US citizens or permanent residents (green card holders). Students must be in good standing, enrolled in, and attending one of the following: high school (grades 9-12) in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas; Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school; foreign school as an exchange student or because your parent or guardian lives and works abroad; or homeschool. To apply for this scholarship competition, applicants must undertake an individual or team research project related to math, science, and/or technology. Students submitting individual projects must be high school seniors; team projects may have two or three members and they do not need to be seniors. See website for complete details: www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm


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


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 Event Dates:


1st Monday of each month 7:00 PM excluding holidays Event Location: Bethel AME Church 94 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23663 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


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


Business Professionals Meet and Greet Networking Event Dates:


Every Thursday 5:00PM – 8:00PM Event location: Crowne Plaza Hotel


4453 Bonney Rd | Virginia Beach, VA Contact Info: 757-575-1863


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


Coupon Swap Event Dates:


Thursdays 11 AM - 7 PM Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library


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


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


Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival & Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Event Dates:


Friday-Sunday, Sept. 5th- 7th, 2014 Event location:


Various locations Newport News, Virginia Contact info: Andrew Shannon (757) 877-0792


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Bay Days Festival Event Dates:


September 5-7, 2014 12PM - 11PM Friday Noon-11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday Noon-6 p.m. Event location: Downtown Hampton Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 757-727-1641


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


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


Portsmouth Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


2nd Monday of the month 7:00 p.m. Event location:


New Bethel Baptist Church 4212 Greenwood Drive Portsmouth, Va. Contact info: 757-465-9180


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Monday of the month 7:00pm-8:00pm 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


Job Readiness Classes Event Dates:


Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Event location:


Norfolk Workforce Development Center Room 303


201 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, VA 23505 Contact info: (757) 664-6000


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)


Boys Choir of Hampton Roads Auditions Event Dates:


Thursday September 11, 2014 Event location:


Covenant Presbyterian Church 913 Covenant St, Norfolk, VA 23504 Julius E. McCullough, Artistic Director Contact info: 757-553-7545


Day of Remembrance and Hope Event Dates: September 11, 2014 8:00 AM -10:00 AM Event location:


Gosnold’s Hope Park 901 E. Little Back River Road Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 727-8311


Mobile Museum Featuring an Exhibit of “Ole Berkley and Campostella” Event Dates:


September 12, 13, 14, 2014 Friday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat & Sun 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm Event location:


Under the Tent in the Berkley Park, Norfolk, VA Contact info:


Ms. Anne Boone (757) 737-6989


Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival


Event Dates:


September 13, 2014 11am-5pm Event location:


Main Street-Downtown Historic Suffolk Contact info: 757.514.7627


National Council Of Negro Women, Inc. Open House and Installation Ceremony Event Dates:


Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, 12:00pm Event location: Stanhope House 2715 Stanhope Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23505 Contact info:


(757)362-8883 ncnwnorva@gmail.com


Beginning Chicken Keeping Event Dates:


September 16, 2014 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Event location:


Sandy Bottom Nature Park 1255 Big Bethel Rd. Hampton, VA 23666 Contact info: 757-867-8547


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


Job/Career Fair Sponsored by Portsmouth RHA Event Dates:


Wednesday,Sept. 17, 2014 10am-2 pm Event location: 900 Elm Avenue Portsmouth, VA Contact info: 391-2963


Gun Violence Forum: Public and Mental Health Issues Event Dates:


September 20, 2014 1-5 pm Event location:


Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 Contact info:


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Apple Extravaganza & Craft Show Event Dates:


September 27, 2014 · 9 am - 4 pm Event location:


Virginia Beach Farmers Market 3640 Dam Neck Road, Suite 510 Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: (757) 385-4395


Let’s Read, Let’s Move, Let’s Connect with Girl Scouts Event Dates:


Sunday, September 28 2 to 4 p.m. Event location:


Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Contact info: (757) 385-0150


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


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


Zumba in the Stacks: Hispanic Heritage Month Event Event Dates:


Saturdays 11 AM (September 20 & 27; October 4 & 11) Event location:


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


Chesapeake Recycles Day - South Norfolk


Event Dates:


September 20, 2014 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Event location:


Southgate Plaza Shopping Center 2307 Bainbridge Blvd Chesapeake, VA


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


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


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