August 2017 Around Hampton Roads


Robots have landed at your library!


Sphero ball-shaped robots have landed at Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL) and are ready for you to check out, take home and program. About the size of a tennis ball, the robots require a mobile device and Sphero-related app (free to download from the App Store or Google Play) to get rolling. Once connected, you can program lights, sounds and movements.


Robots are the latest in Virginia Beach Public Library's ongoing efforts to provide residents with access to new technologies and fun learning experiences. The robots help spark interest in computer science and robotics, especially among children ages 8 and up, and foster 21st century skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking.


While the Spheros are new to check out, last school year VBPL took the robots on the road for a weekly afterschool program at Green Run High School. The successful "Sphero Code Club" introduced students to computer coding and resulted in VBPL winning an award last spring from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association for Most Innovative Outreach.


Take-Home Tech


The Sphero is the third "Take-Home Tech" item the library has launched this summer. VBPL began lending Roku Streaming Devices in June, preloaded with movies, TV shows and library resources. In July, VBPL began offering Fisher Price Code-a-pillar toys for parents and their preschoolers to check out and take home. A VBPL card, free to Virginia Beach residents, is required to check out Take-Home Tech items. One item may be checked out at a time per library card and kept for up to 21 days. For more information, visit www.VBgov.com/TakeHomeTech.


Find VBPL coding classes and technology programs at www.VBgov.com/library- events.


Busch Gardens named


‘World’s Most Beautiful Amusement Park’


WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia - Busch Gardens® Williamsburg continues a prestigious annual tradition by being crowned World's Most Beautiful Amusement Park for the 27th consecutive year.


The National Amusement Park Historical Association recently bestowed the honor upon Busch Gardens, extending an impressive streak that dates back to 1990.


Being recognized as the World's Most Beautiful Amusement Park for 27 consecutive Upcoming Events


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


Tues. 11 am - 2 pm & Thurs. 2 - 4 pm 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 7 - 8 pm Event location:


Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, VA Contact info: (757)485-8916


Think Tank Event Dates:


Mon-Thursday 2:30 - 4 pm Event location:


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


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Monday of the month 7 pm - 8 pm 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 7:00 pm


Event location:


868 North Newtown Rd. Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA Contact info: 757-490-7799


Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


2nd Thursday of the month 7 pm Event Location:


Newport News Community Center 605 South Ave, Newport News, VA Contact info:


757-532-9486 | 757-532-4701


Job Readiness Class Event Dates: Every Thursday 9:30 am until 1:00 pm


Norfolk Workforce Development Event location:


201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk Contact Info 757-664-6000


Free Youth Steel Drum Classes Event Dates: Every Monday


2:30 pm until 4:00 pm Event location:


DGCC 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA Contact Info 757- 247-8950


Coffee Downtown Event Dates: Every Tuesday


8:00 am until 9:30 am Event location:


Hatch 111 Granby Street Norfolk Contact Info


757- 295-8635 or 757-393-8501


Groovin' by the Bay in Hampton Event Dates:


Sundays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM thru September 3rd Event location:


Buckroe Beach and Park North First Street Hampton, VA 23664 Contact Info: (757) 850-5134


Entrepreneurship Workshop (Teens & Adults)


Thinking Money Exhibition Event Dates:


Tuesday, August 8 @ 5:30–7 PM Event location:


Slover Library, 5th Floor 235 E. Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact info: 757-664-7323


Financial Makeover Thinking Money Exhibition Event Dates:


Wednesday, August 9 @ 6:30 PM Event location:


Slover Library Room 640 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact info: 757-664-7323


Hatch Startup Night Event Dates:


Second Thursday of each month 6:00 – 8:00 pm Event location: Pierce McCoy, PLLC 101. W. Main st Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact info: Zack Miller 703-618-0939


zack@startwithhatch.com


Join Girl Scouts at a S’mores Day Celebration


, August 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. Event location:


Courthouse Community United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach Contact info: 757-547-4405


Cashflow 101


Thinking Money Exhibition Event Dates:


Sunday, August 13 @ 12-4 PM Event location: Slover Library


235 E. Plume Street, 5th Floor Norfolk, VA 23510 Contact Info: 757-664-7323


Downtown Hampton Block Party — Buckshot Event Dates: August 26, 2017 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Event location:


Downtown Hampton at Queens Way Hampton, VA 23669 Contact Info (757) 727-1271


Strong Men & Women in Virginia History @ Hampton Main Library Event Dates:


Every Day 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event location: Main Library


4207 Victoria Blvd. Hampton, VA 23669 Contact Info 757-727-1312


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


Submit your upcoming Free events to our website and you may see them here!


Visit www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com for more free events!


The First Church of Newport News Community Day Event plus FREE school supplies Event Dates:


Saturday, August 26, 2017 Event location:


2300 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA. Contact Info: 757-247-3033


William’s Farm Aloha Back to School Fun Festivial Event Dates: August 25, 2017 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Event location:


Williams Farm Recreation Center 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach Contact Info: 7573852950


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com


The Hampton Roads Messenger 13


years is a tremendous achievement we're all very proud of, said Busch Gardens Williamsburg President David Cromwell. This award reflects our unparalleled, collective excellence, which is demonstrated daily through a tireless commitment to quality, attention to detail and ownership of the guest experience.


The award was part of the 31st annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey, the oldest of its type.


The NAPHA is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, documentation and enjoyment of the amusement and theme park industry past, present and future.


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