April 2015 Around Hampton Roads Stuffed Animal Donations Help


Suffolk Police Assist Children SUFFOLK, VA --What goes through the mind of a child when having to deal with a traumatic incident? Two local civic organizations worked to provide resources to the Suffolk Police Department when responding to a scene where a child is involved in a stressful or disturbing event. Both the Suffolk Ruritan Club and Suffolk Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 141 donated new stuffed animals to Suffolk Police at a recent ceremony. The Ruritan Club “Rudy Bears” and Moose Lodge “Tommy Moose” will be used by Police to help calm children in times of crisis. The Moose Lodge donated 60 stuffed moose toys with proceeds raised from various charitable operations. The Ruritan Club donated approximately 50 stuffed bear toys with monies raised from their annual Shrimp Feast at Peanut Fest. The organizations worked separately on the project but came together to make the donation. Suffolk Police Officer Shelly Koziana helped make the connection between


the Ruritan Club and the Suffolk Police Department. www.suffolkva.us


Virginia Beach to Explore Creating


Broadband Internet Authority As part of its long-term effort to promote Virginia Beach as a hub of biomedical research, the City Council will explore creating a broadband internet authority – alone or as part of a regional group.


Sister Cities Exhibit: “Connecting Communities for Peace and Prosperity" Event Dates:


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


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


Spring Break Carnival Event Dates:


April 3, 2015 | 12 pm - 10 pm Event location:


Virginia Beach Farmers Market 3640 Dam Neck Road, Suite 510 Virginia Beach, Virginia Family Carnival Rides, Games & Concessions Contact info: (757) 385-4388


NAPW VHCDC First Time Home Buyer Class Event Dates:


Saturday, April 4th - 9:30am - 12:30pm


Event location: Strayer University 99 Old Oyster Point Rd. Newport News, VA 23602 Contact info/register:


www.vhcdc.org (757) 270-2392


Resume Workshop & Computer Tutoring (Adults) Event Date:


Monday - Thursday


Open from March 31- April 18. 11am- 4pm. Tuesday-Saturday. Event location:


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


Computer & Resume Tutoring (Adults)


Event Dates:


Mon.-Thurs. 1-3PM (until April 30) 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


Free Income Tax Service from IRS Event Dates:


Every Tuesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm)


February 3, 2015- April 14, 2015 Event location: Bethel AME Church 94 West Lincoln St. Hampton, VA Contact info:


Lillian McLaurin 757-728-1182


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


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com


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The City Council approved a resolution yesterday directing city staff to study the idea, which could spread ultra-high-speed Internet throughout much of Virginia Beach. The resolution was introduced by Councilman Ben Davenport.


“Expanding access to ultra-high-speed Internet service in Virginia Beach would be a powerful incentive for new businesses here, especially in the expanding biomedical field,” said Warren Harris, director of the city’s Economic Development Department. “This would meet the city’s 2040 Vision for enhanced connectivity, as well as reduce the digital divide in our community.”


The Virginia Beach City Council has five long-term strategic goals for the city. The first is to grow the local economy. At its annual goal-setting retreat last month, the City Council set seven top priorities for 2015. The first is to develop biomedical research and health care businesses in Virginia Beach.


Later this year, the City Council will consider transferring 155 acres of city- owned property on Princess Anne Road, in Princess Anne Commons, to create a bio-related business park. Expanding ultra-high-speed Internet to the park is a high priority.


The city and school division already have more than 200 miles of high- speed Internet fiber connecting many government buildings, including police stations, fire stations, libraries, recreation center and Human Services facilities.


“The city’s network is not fully maximized,” Arvay said. “This study could lay the groundwork for leveraging that network to create a citywide system, which would help local businesses and underserved areas in Virginia


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Safety ID Workshop From the Norfolk Sheriff’s Department (Family) Event Dates: Thursday, April 9 1-3 PM


Event location: 620 W. 29th Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Contact info: (757) 664-7330


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)


12th Annual Child ID Fest Event Dates: April 11, 2015


10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Event location:


Carousel Park & Hampton Carousel 602 Settlers Landing Rd. Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 926-2540


VHDA Home Ownership Classes (Adults)


Event Dates:


Saturday, April 11 10 AM – 4 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Register/ Contact info: Marion Uzzle 757-729-7373


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


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


Crime Victims' Right's Ceremony Event Dates:


April 15, 2015 | 3:00 PM Event location:


Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Building, 2nd floor 301 Albemarle Drive Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 382-6417


18th Annual Hampton Roads Youth Leadership Conference Event Dates:


Saturday, April 18th 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Event location: NSU Student Union 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504 Contact info: R. A. Barnes


rodrick.barnes2@gmail.com


Youth Poetry Explosion Event Dates: April 18, 2015


10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Event location:


Charles H. Taylor Arts Center 4205 Victoria Blvd. Hampton, VA 23669


Newport News Shred Day Event Dates: April 18, 2015


11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Event location: Farmers Market Newport News, VA


Corner of Jefferson and 29th Street Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info:


egaffney@nnva.gov


Youth Empowerment/Parental Workshop


Saturday April 18, 2015 Event Dates:


10 AM - 2 PM - Registration at 9 a.m. Event location:


I.C. Norcom High School 1801 London Blvd. Portsmouth, VA Contact info: 541-8635


Sargeant Memorial Collection Class: 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


Money Smart Week: Paying for College (Tweens through Adults) Event Dates:


Monday, April 20 | 5:30 PM Event location:


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


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Earth Day Celebration (School Age) Event Dates:


Wednesday, April 22 | 4 PM Event location:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library 2nd Floor Program Room


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


Earth Day Garden Starters & Flower Seeds (Family) Event Dates:


Wednesday, April 22 4 PM Event location:


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


Using Technology to Save Money. (Adults)


Event Dates:


Thursday, April 23 | 5:30 PM Event location:


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


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


VHCDC First Time Home Buyer Class Event Dates:


Thursday, May 7th - 6pm to 9pm Event Location: Portsmouth Partnership Briefing Center 200 High Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info/register:


www.vhcdc.org (757) 478-3964


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