September 2015 Around Hampton Roads


• Guess How Many: Kids with library cards can guess how many items are in each jar for a chance to win the contents.


• Selfie Stations: Take a selfie with your library card at Selfie Stations at each of our library locations. #iheartSPL


• DIY Library Card Holders: Stop in at any Suffolk Library on Saturday, September 5th to make a DIY Library Card Holder To learn more about the Suffolk Public Library, visit www. suffolkpubliclibrary.com. Follow the library on Twitter @SufPubLib and check for updates on Facebook at Facebook.com/SuffolkPublicLibrary.


New Online System Will Make Applications to City Planning Easier in Virginia Beach


Training Sessions and Information Meeting Scheduled


Until now, applying for zoning variances or use-permits was inconvenient. It meant paper copies of thick documents, multiple trips to the Municipal Center and many phone calls. That’s about to change.


The city’s online Accela system – already used for building permits and inspections – soon will be used for applications to city boards and commissions, including the City Council, Planning Commission, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Wetlands Board and the Development Service Center.


The new system will allow landowners and their contractors, including engineers, architects and builders, to file plans online, pay application fees online and check staff reviews online. Accela will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


The new system is scheduled to start in late October.


Here’s an example of how it will work. Many folks who run businesses from their homes must apply for a conditional use permit from the City Council, with reviews by planning staff and the Planning Commission. Today, that resident must make multiple copies of the application and supporting documents, deliver them to the Planning and Community Development Office near City Hall, and pay the fee in person. Checking on the application’s progress requires multiple phone calls or emails.


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Computer & Resume Tutoring (Adults)


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


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


Youth and Community Action Team (YCAT)


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First Thursday of each month 3 pm - 4:30 pm (September - June) Event location:


Meyera Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: 757-385-0803


Coupon Swap Event Dates:


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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 5pm – 8pm Event location:


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Contact info:


Katie Cross (757) 397-8473


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


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)


Ceremony of Remembrance: NeverForget Event Date:


September 11, 2015 | 8:30 AM Event location:


Chesapeake City Park 900 City Park Drive Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 757-382-6411


Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival Event Date:


September, 12, 2015 11am-5pm Event location:


Main Street | Downtown Suffolk Contact info: 757.514.7627


Downtown Block Party: Ricky Skaggs


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Saturday, September 12, 2015 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM Event location:


Downtown Hampton, Queen's Way Hampton, VA 23669


National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Saturday of the month 11am - 12:30pm Event location: StanHope House


2715 Stanhope Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23505 Contact info:


J. House (757) 409-3342 ncnwnorva@gmail.com


Queen Street Baptist Church’s Thank God for the Bay Festival Event Date:


Saturday, September 12, 2015 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Event location:


98 N. Armistead Avenue. Hampton, Va Contact info: 757-723-6630


Greater First Baptist Church-Orlando Revival Event Date:


Monday, September 14 - Thursday, September 17, 2015 Event location:


Greater First Baptist Church-Orlando 600 Factory Street, Suffolk 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


You Can Afford College


A Financial Fitness Initiative Event Date:


September 15, 2015 5:30 – 7:30 pm Event location:


I.C. Norcom High School 1801 London Blvd Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info/Registration: (757) 393-5442


Household Chemical Recycling Event


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September 19, 2015 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Event location:


Public Works Operations Complex 419 N. Armistead Ave. Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 727-8311


Annual Neighborhood Expo Event Date:


Saturday, September 19 10AM - 4PM Event location: Kroc Center


1401 Ballentine Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact info: 757-664-4080


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Chesapeake Recycles Day Event Date:


September 19, 2015 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Event location:


Sam's Club - Western Branch 2444 Chesapeake Sq Ring Rd Chesapeake, VA Contact info:


evaughn@cityofchesapeake.net


Sargeant Memorial Collection Class: Sisters Network of Southeastern VA Support Meetings Event Dates:


3rd Sunday of every month Event location:


5606 VA 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


Hispanic Heritage Month Event: Hispanic & Neighborhood Fest Event Date:


Saturday, September 26 11 AM–4 PM Event location:


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


Hispanic Heritage Month Event: Honoring Hispanic Trailblazers Event Date:


Saturday, September 26 1-3 PM Event location:


Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road Norfolk VA 23513


Fall Festival and Anniversary Celebration Event Date:


September 26 9 am – 1 pm Event location:


Virginia Cooperative Extension Portsmouth 105 Utah Street Portsmouth, VA 23701 Contact info: 757-393-5197


Creative Empowerment of Hampton Roads, LLC Open House Event Date:


September 29, 2015 5:30 pm -7:30 pm in Event location:


The Interstate Corporate Center The Albemarle Bldg. #3, 400 N. Center DR,STE 205 Norfolk, VA Contact info:


Dr. Lisa Moore 757-286-1359


Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast The State of Girls: Unfinished Business Forum Event Date:


Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 p.m Event location: WHRO Studios


5200 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk VA 23508 www.gsccc.org


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With Accela, applicants can submit materials and payments online, and can track the status of applications from the time they are submitted until they are approved. The system will offer real-time access to staff analysis, agenda items, review letters and decisions.


Want to learn more? The city will hold seven hands-on training sessions and one information meeting aimed at professional builders, engineers, architects, consultants and more.


Training sessions: Two-hour training sessions will be held at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in the Enterprise Training Center, 2416 Courthouse Drive, Building 19, on two dates:


Thursday, Sept. 10 – 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 – 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.


Enter through the double doors facing Princess Anne Road. Limited seating is available, so reserve a seat and a guest login by contacting Jolilda Saunders atjsaunder@vbgov.com.


Information meeting: An overview and demonstration of Accela will be held Thursday, Oct. 15 – 9 to 11 a.m., Advanced Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent, Building H, Room H265.


For more information on Acela, contact Jolilda Saunders at (757) 385-4621 orjsaunder@ vbgov.com.


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