August 2016 Around Hampton Roads


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For project-related water service concerns, please call the Public Utilities Operations Center Dispatch at 393-8561. Also, the map below is provided for your reference.


Ross Dress for Less to open in Harbour View's Hampton Roads Crossing


Suffolk, Virginia – Ross Dress for Less (“Ross”) celebrated their first Suffolk location on Saturday, July 16th at 1011 University Boulevard, Suite 120, in Harbour View. A Grand Opening – Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at 8:45 a.m., with Mayor Linda T. Johnson scheduled to be on hand for the event. The store officially opened to the public following the ceremony.


The new Ross store is approximately 25,000 SF and represents a capital investment of just under $1 million dollars. They will hire approximately 50 full and part time employees at that location.


Shoppers will find merchandise, including men’s, women’s and children’s name-brand clothing, at prices typically 20% to 60% lower than those at department and specialty stores. The store also stocks small furnishings, toys and games, luggage and jewelry.


The opening of the store is part of the retailer’s 2016 expansion program of about 70 new locations during the year. Ross, together with dd’s DISCOUNTS®, operates approximately 1,500 off-price apparel and home fashion stores, in 34 states, Washington D.C., and Guam.


“Suffolk’s growing retail tenant mix has transformed Harbour View into a shopping destination that our community is proud of,” said Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson. “Thank you to Ross for choosing Suffolk as your new home and we wish you much success.”


As part of the Grand Opening – Ribbon Cutting, Ross will make a donation to the Suffolk Boys & Girls Club organization.


Ross Dress for Less is the latest junior anchor to join the $20 million Hampton Roads Crossing mixed-use development. Store hours will be Monday –


Hampton Branch NAACP Event Dates:


Upcoming Events


Coupon Swap 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


Living Healthy & Smoke-Free Event Dates:


June 7, 2016 - July 26, 2016 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Event Location: Hoffler Apartments


2210 E. Washington St. - Suffolk Contact info: 757-539-8742


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


Tues. 11 AM-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


Thursdays 10 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 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


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


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SANJO Corte Fino to establish US headquarters in Virginia Beach


Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that SANJO Corte Fino, a fineblanking manufacturer based in Barcelona Spain, will invest $17.5 million to establish a North American headquarters in the City of Virginia Beach. SANJO will supply specialty fineblanking metal components to STIHL Inc., also headquartered in Virginia Beach, as well as to tier-one automotive suppliers throughout North America. Virginia successfully competed against Kentucky for the project, which will create up to 85 new jobs over three years.


"Today is a big win for the City of Virginia Beach and the entire Hampton Roads region," said Governor McAuliffe. "SANJO's decision to locate its North American headquarters in Virginia Beach is a testament to the region's strong assets and outstanding workforce. We are proud to add another international company to the Commonwealth's growing corporate roster. SANJO will be a great partner in our efforts to diversify and build a new Virginia economy, and we look forward to their success."


"SANJO is a fantastic addition to the Virginia Beach business community," said Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. This announcement is the culmination of several years of work by the City, SANJO and our regional and state allies including our friends at STIHL Inc."


The company designs and constructs progressive dies and stamping parts, assembles stamping parts, produces components with fineblanking and heat treatment processes, and performs final machining. SANJO currently exports to 27 countries across four continents.


The City of Virginia Beach worked with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to secure the project for Virginia. Governor McAuliffe approved a $250,000 grant from the Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund to assist the City with the project. The company will receive benefits from the Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Zone Grant Program. SANJO will also be eligible to receive sales and use tax exemptions on manufacturing equipment. Funding and services to support the company's employee training activities will also be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.


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


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


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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Norfolk - regular meetings are held on the first and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and the second and third Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.


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Chesapeake - regular meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.


Newport News - regular business meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m.


Suffolk - regular meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Hampton - typically take place on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.


Virginia Beach - meets on the first four Tuesdays of each month. In July the meetings are scheduled on the first two Tuesdays only. Formal session begins at 6 p.m. Portsmouth - meeting dates are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.


Job Readiness Class Event Dates:


Every Thursday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Event location:


Norfolk Workforce Development 201 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk Contact info: (757) 664-6000


Free Youth Steel Drum Classes Event Dates:


Every Monday 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Event location:


Downing-Gross Cultural Center 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA (757) 625-0545


Coffee Downtown Event Dates:


Every Tuesday 8:00 am - 9:30 am Event location: Hatch


111 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia (757) 295-8635


Annual Women’s Day Service Event Date:


July 17, 2016, 11 am - 1 pm Event location:


Greater 1st Baptist Church-Orlando 600 Factory Street, Suffolk, VA Contact info: (757) 539-0032


Startup Night Event Date:


August 18, 2016 6 - 9 pm Event location: Hatch


111 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia Contact info: (757) 295-8635


African Arrival Day


Saturday, August 20 8:30 am-2pm Event location: Fort Monroe Hampton, Virginia


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