June 2015 Around Hampton Roads


Suffolk’s Harbour View Continues Attracting Retail Development


SUFFOLK, Northern Suffolk’s Harbour View has established itself as a retail destination. Harbour View is not just a residential community anymore; it has transformed into Hampton Roads’ newest destination for administration, banking, medical, modeling & simulation, cyber security and shopping. Hampton Roads Crossing, anchored by a 123,000 square-foot Kroger Marketplace, is the latest mixed-use development in Suffolk that is expanding to meet the ever growing market demand. Hampton Roads Crossing’s master developer, Terry Peterson Companies, has announced the addition of approximately 98,000 square feet of high-quality retail tenants, including:


• Ross Dress for Less • Petco


• Ulta Beauty • Michael’s


• DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse • Five Below


Further retail tenant announcements are expected to follow in the coming weeks. “When we set our sights on the Harbour View market we wanted to build a vibrant new destination in Suffolk, and Hampton Roads Crossing is shaping up to be just that,” said John H. Peterson III, Senior Vice President, Terry Peterson Companies. “We are rising to meet the growing demand for quality retail shopping, dining and housing options in this walkable community.” “Hampton Roads Crossing is a dynamic development and is becoming a great community gathering place,” said Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson. “We are thrilled about the latest additional tenants who have selected Suffolk to grow their business and we look forward to seeing this shopping destination move forward.” Delivery date is expected to be spring 2016. Additional retail suites ranging from 1,500 square feet to 10,000 square feet are still available. Future phases of development include restaurants, additional retail, and a wide variety of housing options. Project team members include Monarch Bank, VHB, HBA, Armada/Hoffler, and Williams Mullen, with Divaris Real Estate representing the landlord during lease transactions. For more information see Terry Peterson Companies at www.terrypeterson.com.


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LifeNet Health to Add More than 160 Jobs in Virginia Beach


LifeNet Health, a Virginia Beach- headquartered provider of transplant solutions, announced plans to hire more than 160 people in 2015. Virtually all of these positions will be housed in the organization’s three Virginia Beach facilities and will help to ensure that the need for donated tissues continues to be met.


The company’s growth is fueled largely by increased demand for their innovative bio-implants, which are being made more widely available both domestically and internationally.


"LifeNet Health serves as a major employer and leader in efforts to grow the city's biomedical industry cluster," stated Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. "The City of Virginia Beach is fortunate to have created a pro-business environment that allows industry to expand their workforce to meet company goals and objectives."


“The growth and success of LifeNet Health is a great example of Virginia’s strengths in bioscience,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. “We are poised to leverage our assets and take advantage of the tremendous opportunities in the bioscience sector to create more jobs and build a new Virginia economy. Innovations in areas such as regenerative medicine have the potential to help many thousands of people and be powerful engines of economic development in the Commonwealth.”


By the end of 2015, LifeNet Health will employ nearly 900 people, representing a 5.45 percent increase since 2010. Growing their workforce is an extension of LifeNet Health’s mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.


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


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


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


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


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


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


Slave Trade Remembrance Day at Buckroe Beach Event Dates:


June 13, 2015 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Event location:


Buckroe Beach and Park North First Street Hampton, VA 23664 Contact info: 757-816-1579


Greater First Baptist Church- Orlando Pastor’s Fourth Anniversary Event Dates:


Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. Event location: 600 Factory Street Suffolk, VA Contact info:


Joyice Powell Jones 757-377-7787


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


T.G.I.F. Summer Concert Series: Slap Nation


Event Dates:


June 19, 2015 6-9:30pm. Event location:


Constant's Wharf Park & Marina 100 E. Constance Road Contact info: 757.514.7267


Caribbean Food & Music Festival Event Dates: June 20, 2015 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event location:


Chesapeake City Park 900 City Park Drive Chesapeake, VA


VHDA Home Ownership Classes Event Dates:


Saturdays, June 20; July 18; August 15 @ 10 AM–4 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: (757) 441-5660


Marion Uzzle 757-729-7373


Rain Barrel Workshop Event Dates: June 20, 2015 10:00 AM


Event location:


Agriculture Extension Trailer Corner of Holt Dr & Shea Dr Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 757-382-6348


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


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


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


Colors of Music: Black Music Month Celebration Event Dates:


Thursday, June 25 - 7 PM Slover Library -Community Room (Room 650)


235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23710


Contact info: (757) 664-7323


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


Afrikan American Festival Event Dates:


June 26, 2015 - June 28, 2015 Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. Event location: Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street Hampton, VA 23669


Virginia Symphony presents VSO Jazz


Event Dates:


June 21, 20156:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event location:


City Center at Oyster Point Fountain Plaza


735 Town Center Drive Newport News, VA 23606 Contact info: 757-926-1400


Be X-S.T.R.E.A.M


(Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math) Event Dates:


June 23, 2015 2:30 PM Event location:


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


Chesapeake Recycles Day Event Dates: June 27, 2015


9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Event location:


Greenbrier Mall (near Dillard's) 1401 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake, VA Contact info:


evaughn@cityofchesapeake.net.


Aberdeen Gardens Heritage Day Event Dates:


Saturday June 27, 2015 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event location:


Aberdeen Neighborhood Park Aberdeen Elementary School 1424 Aberdeen Road Hampton, VA 23666 Contact info: 757-722-2345


Groovin' by the Bay: TFC Band Event Dates:


June 28, 2015 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event location:


Buckroe Beach and Park North First Street Hampton, VA 23664 Contact info: 757-727-8314


Sunday Movies at City Park: Remember the Titans Event Dates:


Sunday, June 28th, 2015 7:00 pm Event location:


Portsmouth City Park 140 City Park Ave Portsmouth, VA 23701 Contact info: 757-393-8481


July 4th Celebration Event Dates:


July 4, 2015 · 4 pm - 10 pm Event location:


Mount Trashmore Park 310 Edwin Drive


Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: fun@VBgov.com (757) 385-2990


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