May 2016 Around Hampton Roads 2016 Suffolk Youth Achievement


Award Nominations SUFFOLK, VA - The Suffolk Department of Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, in conjunction with the Suffolk Office on Youth, is accepting nominations for the 2016 Suffolk Youth Achievement Awards. The awards banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2016. These awards honor those youth who have significantly impacted the lives of local residents and, in the process, have inspired others to make a difference. Residents are encouraged to take the time to nominate a person or group you feel is deserving of this recognition. These awards are open to all youth that reside in Suffolk. The categories are as follows: • Outstanding Community Service Award • Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award—HIGH SCHOOL ONLY • Outstanding Athletic Participation Award –MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY • Outstanding Youth Leadership Award • Rising Star Award • Outstanding Group Citizenship Award • Outstanding Performing Arts Award Nomination packets are located online at www.suffolkva.us. Deadline for submission is May 13, 2016. For more information, contact Rickeda Fofana at (757) 514-4503 or rfofana@suffolkva. us.


May 'REVIVE!' Training Course Announced: Opioid Overdose and


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R. Smith said. “Participants were extremely engaged throughout the session, asked questions and were active with the hands on training related to rescue breathing and Naloxone administration. We will continue to provide this resource as long as there’s a demand in the community. Preparing for and conducting the training course has been a team effort with the Virginia Beach Police Department, the Public Health Department and Emergency Medical Services."


Virginia has been severely affected by opioid abuse, particularly the abuse of prescription drugs, according to the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. In 1999, approximately 23 people statewide died from abuse of fentanyl, hydrocodone, methadone, and oxycodone. By 2013, 386 individuals died from the abuse of these drugs, an increase of 1,578 percent. In Virginia Beach in 2015, there were 135 documented heroin overdoses, resulting in 34 deaths.


The mission of the Human Services Department is to provide Virginia Beach citizens the opportunity to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency, safety and quality of life through an array of coordinated services delivered in a climate of dignity, respect and accountability. Learn more about Human Services at www.VBgov.com/hs.


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Naloxone Education A free training course for families and friends of Virginia Beach residents at risk for an opioid overdose, or individuals interested in becoming lay rescuers, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17.


Sponsored by the Virginia Beach Human Services Department, “REVIVE!” trains individuals to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of Naloxone, a prescription medication. This will be the second REVIVE! training course conducted by the department.


The course will be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services, 477 Viking Drive, Suite 130. Space is limited to 20 individuals and registration is mandatory. To register, call (757) 385-0866.


“The first training course was a success,” Human Services Director Dannette 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 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


FEC Orientation & Financial Fitness Workshop Event Dates:


04/07/2016 - 07/07/2016 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Event location:


Huntersville Community Center 830 Goff Street Norfolk, VA Contact Info: (757) 664-7434


Entrepreneurship Day Event Dates:


Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:00am – 3:00pm Event location: Zion Baptist Church 633 20th Street Newport News, VA


Contact Info: (757) 380-1885


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, VA 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 Contact info: 757-727-1610


Basic Computer Classes for Adult Event Dates:


Every Thursday through April 14 1 PM until 3 PM


New First Baptist Church Taylorsville Computer Lab Event location:


2720 Turnpike Road Portsmouth, VA


Hickory Ridge Farm's Strawberry JAMboree Event Dates: May 14, 2016


10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event location: Hickory Ridge Farm 2928 S. Battlefield Blvd Chesapeake, VA Contact Info: (757) 560-6763


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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


Judah Conference Event Dates:


Friday, May 13 7:30pm to 10:00pm Saturday, May 14th 9am to 11am Saturday, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Event location:


St. John Evangelical Christian Church 10 W. County Street Hampton, VA 23663 Contact Info: 757-750-0854


K-9 Karnival Event Dates: May 14, 2016


10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event location: Red Wing Park


1398 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact Info: fun@VBgov.com (757) 385-2990


Introduction to InDesign Event Dates:


05/19/2016 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Event location: Slover Library


235 East Plume Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510


VHDA Home Ownership Classes Event Dates:


05/21/2016 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event location: Janaf Branch Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, Virginia 23504 Contact Info/Registration: Marion Uzzle at 757-729-7373


HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk Event Dates:


SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 9:00AM Event location: Zion Baptist Church 633 20th Street Newport News, VA Contact Info: 302-202-1115


Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival


Event Dates:


Saturday, May 21st (10AM -5PM)- Sunday, May 22nd (12PM-5PM)


10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and noon to 5 PM on Sunday. Event location:


Stockley Gardens Park Stockley Gardens and Olney Rd. Norfolk, VA 23510


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)


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Good Talk - Advanced Care and End of Life Planning Session Event Dates: May 24, 2016


10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Event location:


Russell Memorial Library 2808 Taylor Road Chesapeake, VA Contact Info: (757) 410-7020


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New Parent Program Series: Teaching Your Toddler Event Dates:


May 25, 2016 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Event location:


Pretlow Anchor Branch Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23503 Contact Info: (757) 441-1750


Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Fallen Heroes Monday, May 30 Event Dates:


May 30, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Event location:


Hampton National Cemetery Cemetery Road at Marshall Avenue Hampton, VA 23669


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