February 2016 Around Hampton Roads


Disease. Specialized scientific equipment is used in the classes. This equipment includes Spectronic Colorimeter, Oscilloscopes, Gel Electrophoresis Chambers, 3D Printer, Centrifuges, Vernier Probes and LabQuest, Environmental Chambers,


experience during their junior year and a 60 hour internship during their senior year.


Autoclaves, Digital Microscopes and Stereomicroscopes. The curriculum requires students to complete a 20 hour job shadowing


In order to provide multiple learning opportunities, the Academy has many community partners including Plastic Surgery Associates of Tidewater; The Group for Women; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Lawrence Pharmacy; Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics; Sentara; NASA; Midway Veterinary Hospital; Virginia Eye Consultants; Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc.; City of Chesapeake; Virginia Department of Health; Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS); Pariser Dermatology; Chesapeake Regional Medical Center; Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD); and Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC).


Free Budget Workshop Series Interested in improving your budgeting skills or getting on track to get out


of debt? The Newport News Department of Human Services Housing Broker Team and the Virginia Cooperative Extension are pleased to present a free budget workshop series. Two tracks will be offered beginning February 10th:


will be held at South Morrison Family Education Center, 746 Adams Drive in Newport News.


four classes and keeping the best budget. Space is limited. Register by calling 757-369-6830.


Participants can earn a bonus at the end of the series by completing the Tell us about your


Church programs Churches@hamptonroadsmessenger.com


Upcoming Events


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


Computer & Resume Tutoring (Adults & Teens) Event Dates:


Tues. 11AM-2 PM & Thurs. 2PM-4PM Event Location:


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)


Event Date:


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:


Thursdays 10AM - 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


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


Think Tank Event Dates:


Mon-Thursday 2:30 - 4 p.m. Event location:


Slover Library - 5th Floor 235 E. Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23710 Contact info: 757-727-1610


Local Author Discussion Event Dates:


February 6, 2016 | 1 PM Event location:


Portsmouth Main Library 601 Court St Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info: (757) 393-8501


The National Black Press in the Mid-twentieth Century Event Dates:


Wed., February 24 7-8:30PM Event location:


Slover Library Comm Rm 650 235 E. Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23710 Contact Info: (757) 664-7323


African American Trailblazers from Virginia (Family) Event Dates:


February 1-29 10 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Event location:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Contact info: (757) 441-1765


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)


African-American Genealogy Class Event Dates: Saturday, Feb. 6 9:00 A.M.- 11 A.M. Event location: Slover Library 235 E. Plume St,


Contact info: 757-431-7429, localhistory@norfolk.gov


UMIGO Math and Stem Event (PreSchool & School Age) Event Dates:


Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 | 4pm Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: 757-441-5660


Work Ready (Teens & Adults) Event Dates:


February 9 5:00 PM Event location: Slover Library


235 E. Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23710 Contact info: (757) 664-7323


Free Tax Service with IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Event Dates:


January 16, 2016 - April 16, 2016 9 am-1 pm every Saturday and 10 am-1 pm every Tuesday Event location: Bethel A.M.E. Church


94 W Lincoln Street Hampton, VA Contact info:


Lillian McLaurin 757 728-1182


Cooking Club Event Dates: Thursday, Feb. 11 5:00 PM


Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library 7853 Tarpon Place Norfolk, VA 23518


Bird Watching in Chesapeake Event Dates:


February 13, 2016 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Event location: Bells Mill Park 424 Albermarle Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322 Contact info: (757) 382-1359


Budget Community Engagement Event Dates:


Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 9 A.M.-11 A.M. Event location:


Churchland High School 4301 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth, VA 23703 Contact info: (757)877-0792


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


Computer Basics 101 Event Dates: February 6, 2016 10:30AM- 12:30 PM Event location: Pearl Balley Library


2510 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 Contact info: 757-247-8677


Elizabeth Coleman Celebration Event Dates:


Thursday, February 25 | 4:30 PM Event location:


Lafayette Branch Library 1610 Cromwell Drive Norfolk, VA 23509 Contact info: (757) 441-2842


Make and Take Valentines (School Age) Event Dates:


Tuesday, February 9 | 4:30 PM Event location:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library111 W Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503 Contact info: (757) 441-1750


Computer Basics 101 Event Dates: February 6, 2016


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Event location: Pearl Balley Library Contact info: 757.247-8677


Financial Literacy Program: Wheels and Housing for College Event Dates: February 20, 2016 Event location: Grissom Library


366 Deshazor Drive Newport News, VA 23608


Contact info: 757-369-3190


New Power Generation 2016: A National Juried Exhibition Event Dates:


January 29, 2016 - May 14, 2016 All Day


Event location:


Hampton University Museum 100 E. Queen St. Hampton, VA 23668


Writers Support Group (Teens and Adults) Event Dates: February 13, 2016 Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact info: 757-441-5660


Choose either: Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 – 11:45 am or Wednesday evenings, from 6:00 – 7:15 pm Classes will meet February 10th, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th. All classes


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