May 2018


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Suffolk Parks & Recreation Cypress Park Pool Opening


Suffolk Parks & Recreation Cypress Park Pool 2018 Opening Seasonal Schedule Summer will be here before you know it and Suffolk Parks & Recreation has just the spot to beat the heat. Cypress Park Pool, 2001 Arizona Avenue, will be offering open swim hours, Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays) from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open swim is FREE and open to the public.


New this year, all participants will be required to register and receive a pool pass to present at the pool office. Passes may be obtained at any of our recreation centers or the administration building during regular business hours. Children must be registered by the head of the household. The Suffolk Parks & Recreation Administration Building, located at 134 South 6th Street, will remain open until 6 p.m., May 21st through May 25th, for pool pass registrations.


Cypress Park Pool also offers swimming lessons for youth ages 5 to 17 and group swim times, For more pool information, call 757-514-7250 or 514-7270, or email kclemons@suffolkva.us. Visit the Suffolk Parks & Recreation website at www.suffolkva.us/266/Parks-Recreation, or call the Suffolk Parks & Recreation Administration Office at 757-514-7250 for additional information including addresses for locations of recreation centers.


Will Sessoms Announces Resignation to Return to Private Sector Employment


Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. announced recently that his last day in office will be April 30, 2018. He will be returning to private sector employment and to life as a private citizen. What follows is a portion of his statement.


For the past 30 years, it has been my privilege to serve the city that I love. I grew up here and raised my family here. And now my grandchildren also call Virginia Beach home. Over my lifetime, Virginia Beach has seen many changes, and I am proud to see that the City is continuing to make amazing improvements that will keep the city thriving for generations to come.


Sessoms As I was preparing for last month's State of the City speech, Bev and I reflected on all of the progress we have made in this city. We also contemplated our family's future and, obviously, the future of the City. I realized now is the right time to make this decision. So today, I am announcing I will be stepping down from the Office of Mayor to pursue private sector employment opportunities. My last day as Mayor will be April 30.


The Virginia Beach City Council has this City's best interests at heart, and I am confident they will capitalize on the outstanding opportunities still ahead.


I am grateful to the citizens of Virginia Beach for entrusting me to serve as Mayor of the greatest city in the world. One of the reasons is because we have City employees and volunteers who work so diligently to carry out the vision of the City Council. To each of them, I offer my heartfelt thanks and admiration. You are the best of the best, and I know you will continue to deliver the highest quality services.


To read the entire statement visit vbgov.com


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FREE events at Virginia Beach Public Library!


Check out these Fiber Arts:


Kni� ng, Croche� ng & More Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. - noon (Ages 18+) Kempsville Library, 385-2627


Small Group Discussion:


Safety and Jus� ce Monday, May 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (Ages 18+) Central Library, 385-0150


Genealogy Book Tour Thursday, May 17, 2 - 3 p.m. (Ages 18+) Central Library, 385-0150


Buy One, Get One FREE Book Sale


hosted by Friends of VBPL Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (All Ages) All VBPL loca� ons


Find details and registra� on info for all of our events at VBgov.com/library-events


Art Show Bingo Film Screening Event:


Wednesday, May 9th, 6:30pm-10:00pm Event Location:


Virginia Museum of Contemporary Arts 2200 Parks Ave - Virginia Beach, VA 23451


Annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Spring Car Show Event:


Saturday, May 12th 10:00am—3:00pm Event Location:


Downtown Historic Main Street 524 North Main St - Suffolk , VA 23434


Drive-In Movie in the Park Event:


Saturday, May 5th 5:00pm-9:00pm Event Location:


Bennett’s Creek Park


3000 Bennetts Creek Park Rd - Suffolk, VA 23435


Community Health Fair Event:


Saturday, May 19th 9:00 am—3:00 pm Event Location:


Wesley Grove United Church of Christ 2308 Roanoke Avenue - Newport News, VA 23607


Contact: (757-814-6149)


Bird Walks at Newport News Park Event:


Tuesday, May 5, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Location: Newport News Park


13560 Jefferson Ave - Newport News , VA 23603


Annual Mutt Strut Dog Walk & Festival Event:


Wednesday, May 6, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Location:


Bennett’s Creek Park


3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Rd - Suffolk , VA 23435


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