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January 2015 Around Hampton Roads


government, and civic and religious organizations. Keep America Beautiful thanks Keep Portsmouth Beautiful for taking on this immense challenge.” The first initiative of Keep Portsmouth Beautiful is to revive the Adopt-A- Spot program.


Organizations, businesses and individuals that want to help beautify Portsmouth by adopting a public area may call 757-393-8663 or email kpb@portsmouthva.gov or visit the webpage at www.portsmouthva.gov/ kpb. Keep Portsmouth Beautiful was recognized as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. www.portsmouthva.gov


Suffolk Workforce Development Center to Host Job Corps


Information Session SUFFOLK, VA -- The Suffolk Workforce Development Center will host a Job Corps Information Session on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 9 a.m. The Suffolk Workforce Development Center is located at 157 North Main Street, Second Floor.


Suffolk and Franklin residents, age 16 to 24, are welcome to attend this free session which will cover a variety of professions including automotive technology, CNA/LPN, culinary, arts, electrician, health careers, landscaping, office administration, painting, pharmacy tech, plumbing, welding, security, and more. Attendees are requested to follow the following dress code:


Males – button or polo shirt, slacks, belts, shoes Females – dress, skirt, slacks, blouse, shoes


It is requested that all attendees not wear jeans, sneakers, or shorts.


If you want to learn more about the Job Corps Program, this is the first step in the admissions process for interested students. Job Corps is the nation’s largest career technical training and education programs for students ages


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16 to 24. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps provides low-income men and women with an opportunity to gain the experience they need to begin a career or advance to higher education at no cost to the student. For more information, contact the Suffolk Workforce Development Center at (757) 514-7730.


Is Your Family Affected by Substance Use? Classes


Offered to Strengthen Families Are you or your family struggling with the effect of alcohol or substance use? Beginning in January, the Virginia Beach Human Services Department will offer two free classes to help family members learn more about how addiction affects them and how to strengthen family relationships.


The first class, Friends and Family Education Class, is for adults only and offers education about substance use, addiction and how family members and relationships are affected. Tips,


tools and community resource


information will help family members learn how to stay out of the emotional chaos of addiction. The class will begin Jan. 13 and will meet in Pembroke 3, Suite 120, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening through Feb. 17. There is no residency requirement and no fee, but registration is required. To register contact LeAnn Brant at (757) 385-0800 or lbrant@vbgov.com.


The second class, Celebrating Families, is for families in which one or both parents have a serious problem with alcohol or other drugs. The evidence- based curriculum offers weekly instruction focused on developing healthy living skills. Celebrating Families!™works with every member of the family, from ages 3 through adult, to strengthen recovery from alcohol or other drugs, break the cycle of addiction and increase successful family reunification.


The class will meet every Tuesday for 16 weeks beginning Jan. 13 at Newtown Elementary School, 5277 Learning Circle, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The class is free and includes dinner and activities to promote healthy family relationships. If interested, please contact Sabrina Pugh at (757) 385-0827 or spugh@vbgov.com . Open enrollment ends Jan. 27.


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


NAMI Connection Veterans Support Group Event Dates:


1st Thursday of the Month 6;00-7:30pm 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


Job Readiness Classes Event Dates:


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


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


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


NAACP Jubilee Day Celebration Event Dates:


January 4, 2015 | 5:30 PM New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church


Event Location:


1765 South Military Highway Chesapeake, VA Contact info: (757) 548-7120


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 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


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


Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


2nd Thursday of the month | 7:00 pm Event Location:


Newport News Community Center 605 South Ave, Newport News, VA Contact info: 757-532-9486 757-532-4701 (text)


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


Renters' Resources. A workshop on Rights and Responsibilities Event Dates: January 10, 2015 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Event Location:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503 Contact info: 757-664-6782


You're Invited: Slover Library Grand Opening Celebration Event Dates:


January 9, 10 and 11 Event location: 235 E. Plume Street Downtown Norfolk Contact info:


757-664-READ (7323)


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


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


Second Tuesday Forum: The ABCs and Ds of Medicare Event Dates:


Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 12:00PM | Doors open at 11am Event Location: Commodore Theater 421 High Street Portsmouth, VA Contact info: 757-393-8759


Martin Luther King Day of Service Event Dates:


Thursday, January 15, 2015 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Event Location:


YH Thomas Community Center 1300 Thomas St. Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 727-1452


Exhibit: “Timothy Giles: A Salute to Life" Event Dates:


January 15, 2015 - March 14, 2015. 11am-4pm. Tuesday-Saturday. Event Location:


Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 West Finney Avenue Contact info: 757.923.2900


www.SuffolkCenter.org


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:


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


Deborah Hunt 757-536-6555 Stamp Out Bullying (School Age & Teens) Event Dates:


Tuesday, January 20 @ 4 PM Event Location:


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


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


Clock Making Workshop (School Age & Teens) Event Dates:


Thursday, January 29 2:00 PM Event Location:


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


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