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Ronald McDonald's House Charities Day of Change
September 3-10th--Local McDonald’s restaurants and the Ronald McDonald’s House Charities (RMHC) of Norfolk are preparing for a week long fundraising drive. RMHC Day of Change is a national effort to bring awareness to the organization and raise money to support the services the houses provide to families in need. Restaurants in Hampton Roads have extended the one-day event on September 9 to a week-long event, September 3-10. Supporters will be encouraged to drop their spare change in the RMHC donations boxes located in the restaurants and drive-thrus.
Community Gardening Festival
Saturday, September 11th -- The Virginia Beach Master Gardeners invite you to the 11th Annual Community Gardening Festival on Saturday, September 11th at the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Virginia Beach. This year's topic is "Sensible Gardening" with a focus on saving money through edible landscapes and gifts from the garden. For information, call 757-385-4769 or visit www.VBMG.org
10th Annual Day of Remembrance and Hope
Saturday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m., the 10th Annual Day of Remembrance and Hope will take place at Gosnold's Hope Park, 901 East Little Back River Road, in Hampton. This event will offer a special time of reflection for those lives lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks and celebrate the contributions of the armed services and public safety personnel who protect the nation every day. The ceremony will include participation by representatives of all armed services, a presentation of the colors, a proclamation by the City of Hampton, live music, and a rifle volley and playing of Taps. The ceremony will be followed by a public reading of the names of those lost on September 11, 2001 and those who have given their lives to preserve freedom since 9/11. The reading will be held beside the Trees of Hope, which were planted in the park with co-mingled soils from the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Pennsylvania crash site of United Flight 93.
This observance continues a ten-year tradition with the first memorial taking place on December 11, 2001, months after the September 11 attacks. Citizens interested in volunteering to read the names at this event may contact Hampton Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Chairman John Gately at (757) 851-3085. For further details on the ceremony, visit www.hampton.gov/mac.
Rubber Duck Race
Saturday, September 11th -- CHIP of Chesapeake presents the 2010 Chesapeake Rubber Duck Race on Saturday, September 11th at the Intracoastal Waterway at Great Bridge. Adopt a rubber duck for a chance to win a 2010 Nissan Versa. Proceeds will benefit CHIP of Chesapeake and its effort to make sure children get a healthy start in school. For information, visit www.ChesapeakeDuckRace.org.
1st Annual Basketball Tournament Fest
Saturday, September 11-- Living Testimony Community Singers is proud to announce that our 1st Annual Basketball Tournament Fest at the Boo Williams Sportsplex Center, Hampton VA! Our 2010 Tournament Fest offers games, food, raffles, and more. Registration fee per team is $200 if by August 20th, $250 for late registration. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Opportunities and Rider Information, visit our event 1st place prize in the tournament will be $1000 and 2nd place will be $500. For more information please contact Victoria James at 757-879-4459 of Devin Nesbitt at 912-467-3183 or LTCS website at www.LTCSingers.com. Come Out and Have a great time!
Men and Women's Day Celebration Kick Off
Sat. Sept 11th-Sun. Sept 19th--New Mount Vernon Baptist Church Calling Out Folks in Hampton Roads Area to join us for our MEN'S & WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION KICK-OFF. Our church's theme this year is "Building Together By Faith Through Fellowship" so we combined our Men's and Women's Day celebration to do just that. We hope you can fit at least one event; if not all, on your calendar. Sat., Sept. 11th - Gospel Lounge (A lounge experience with a Gospel twist featuring Gospel music, spoken word, refreshments, fun and more for a donation of $5.00. Tues., Sept. 14th - Cross Talk (Talk show setup w/ panel discussion) Wed., Sept. 15th - Special Bible Study w/ Guest Speakers Sun., Sept.19th - Men's & Women's Day Celebration (Show off your Best Fashion of grey & pink colors)
We hope you can celebrate with us. Continued blessings upon you and yours.
Pink Martini Night Southside
Sunday, September 12th 5:30-9:30pm-Pink Martini Night returns for fun and lively evenings on the Southside at the Chrysler Museum of Art to benefit Susan G. Komen for the cure Tidewater. Join us after work with co-workers, a date, or a memorable Ladies/Guy's night out. Each Pink Martini Night ticket price is $45/person when purchased in advance or $50 at the door. Each ticket includes entry into the event plus two special pink martinis, beers, wine or two sodas. Each ticket also includes catered heavy hors d'oerves, silent auction, pink balloon auction, live entertainment and more. The locations are elegant but attire is suggested as business casual to cocktail.
Susan G. Komen Survivor Celebration Luncheon
Thursday, Sept. 16th--The Survivor Celebration Luncheon will take place at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Va Beach. Survivors free! Guests by donation. Space is limited. RSVP to the Komen office. Special National Guest speaker Mary Anne Alcati.
Minority Breast Health Symposium
Saturday, Sept. 18th 9am-1pm--The Minority Breast Health Symposium will take place at the Founders Inn in Chesapeake. This event is free but space is limited. RSVP to the Komen office at 757-490-7794.
Oceana Air Show
September 17th, 18th and 19th.-- Air Show weekend will kick off on Friday night with the stunning Twilight Air Show and the main event will be Saturday & Sunday with our full day shows. The lineup this year includes the U.S Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, Matt Chapman, The Horsemen, Otto the Helicopter, Bob Carlton's Jet Powered Glider, Bill Leff, Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, Dr. Smoke, The Shockwave Jet Truck, Rich's Incredible Pyrotechnics, Emmy Award Winning Announcer Rob Reider, and more. Click here for more info http://www.oceanaairshow.com/
live Grove Baptist Church 2010 Choir Workshop
Saturday, Sept 18th--Olive Grove Baptist Church, 1034 Albert Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23513, will conclude our 2010 Choir Workshop with Dr. Peggy Britt on Saturday, September 18th with a FREE concert. All are welcomed to come and enjoy the fruit of our labor. The 3-day Choir Workshop will precede this concert, if anyone should be interested in attending the Workshop or for more information on the FREE concert, please call us here at the Grove @757 855-1609. Office hours are 9am-1pm, M-F or leave a message.
8th Annul Back to School Praise Break
Sunday, Sept. 19th--It's the 8th Annul Back to School Praise Break 4:00 PM at the Park Place United Methodist Church 500 West 34th Street in Norfolk. Local soloist, choirs, praise dancers, gospel rappers and more. School supplies will be given away as well as CDs. Hosted by HJ Ellison of Star 1310 AM. If you would like to donate school supplies call Elder Arthur Devine at 541-5085 or Sister Linda Devine at 626-1657.
Mount Olive Baptist Church Annual Choir Anniversary Concert
Sunday, Sept 20th--Mount Olive Baptist Church Annual Choir Anniversary Concert will take place at at 2401 Ludlow Street, Norfolk, VA 23504 at 4pm. The telephone number at the church is 757-627-0935. The Concert will feature The New Horizon Choir. All are welcome. The performance is free, while donations are encouraged.
2nd Annual Beach Century Bike Tour
Saturday, September 25-- The We Promise Foundation is proud to announce that our 2nd Annual Beach Century Bike Tour at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center! Our 2010 tour offers riders the choice of 33 miles, 50 miles, or a full century distance winding through the rural farmlands and marshes of southeastern Virginia. All three ride distances will launch and finish at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center intersection of North Landing Road and George Mason Drive. Enrollment is limited to only 300 riders. Cost is $20 for single rider early registration, $25 for single rider late registration, and $15 for team rider registration. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Riders must raise a minimum of $100 in addition to the registration fee to participate in the ride and event registration will remain open until ride is full. For more information about the Beach Century Bike Tour Sponsorship Opportunities and Rider Information, visit our event website at www.beachcenturytour.com. Ride for the challenge . . . not the T-shirt!
Community Bring Your Loved Ones to the Doctor Day
Saturday, Sept. 25th--The Minority Health Coalition of South Hampton roads,inc presents Community Bring Your Loved Ones to the Doctor Day from 9:00a.m. until 3:00pm.The location will be at the Pasrk Place Medical Center,3415 Granby Street.,Norfolk, Va.
Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department 23rd Annual Shrimp Feast
Saturday, Sept 25th--Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department Will be having it's 23rd Annual Shrimp Feast from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm at the Eason's Crossroad Ballpark. Shrimp, Flounder, Baked Beans, Coleslaw and Hushpuppies catered by The Filling Station. Live Music by Canyon Road. Tickets available from Gatesville Volunteer fire department members for a $25.00 donation.
Third Baptist Church 125th Anniversary Events
Sept. 11th- Oct. 1st-- Third Baptist Church celebrates 125 years abiding under the cross at 461 Godwin Street in Portsmouth. Events for the 125th anniversary are as follows: Sept. 11th 10am-2pm--Red Cross Blood Drive. Sept. 12th 9am-4:30pm Family and Friends Day with free fellowship, fun and food. Sept. 17th 7pm NSU Concert Choir (Free). Sept. 19th 4pm Memorial Service. Sept. 21-23 7pm Week Night Services. Sept 26 4pm Anniversary Finale. Oct. 1st 7pm Banquet at Murray Center.
2nd Annual Hampton Roads Pink Week
2nd Anuual Hampton Roads Pink Week. The event are as follow:
September 26, 2010
Simply Pink Dessert and Wine Sampling
6pm-9pm
Vintners Wine Cellar of Yorktown
1213 George Washington Hwy
Yorktown Virginia
October 1, 2010
Pink 'n' Pamper
6:30-9:30pm
YWCA
5215 Colley Ave
Norfolk, Virginia
October 2,2010
Pink Extravaganza
12pm-6pm
Portsmouth City Park
Full of vendors, games, and live entertainment for all ages
Sunday Oct.3rd -- 12 noon at Motor World Miniature Golf Park. Come out and play the golf tournament for the kids! 100%of the proceeds benefits the St. Jude Foundation. Preregister and get a chance to play with the "Boss's" Daughter by clicking here.
There is a $10 registration fee for each participant.
Memory Walk '10
Sunday, Oct 10th at 10am--Memory Walk is the Alzheimer's Association's national signature event designed to raise awareness and funds so we can continue to provide care and support to families affected by the daily challenges of Alzheimer's disease. Peninsula Honda donated a 2010 Honda Fit towards our fundraising efforts. Teams in VB/Peninsula/Williamsburg/Western Tidewater (Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Emporia, etc.)tickets at $5 each for a chance to win. The registration website for the South Hampton Roads (VB) walk is http://alz.kintera.org/shr.
Minister's Coalition for Hampton & Vicinity Annual Fall Revival
October 12th - October 14th, 2010, 7:00pm--Minister's Coalition for Hampton & Vicinity Annual Fall Revival. "Unity In The Body of Christ" at Zion Baptist Church, 125 W. County Street, Hampton Virginia. Tuesday, October 12th - Rev. Dr. Wilbur R. Jones, Morningstar Baptist Church (Hampton,Va) choir and church family. Wednesday, October 13th - Rev, Peter Evans, Colossian Baptist Church (Newport News, Va) choir and church family. Thursday, October 14th - Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Lassiter, Antioch Baptist Church, (Hampton, Va) choir and church family. All are invited to come and praise our Lord and Saviour and witness a spiritual revival in our area. Additional information, please contact 757-806-0561.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Saturday, Oct. 16th--Susan G. Komen For the Cure Tidewater Affiliate Race for the Cure will take place at the 31st Park at the Va Beach oceanfront. Registration is now open at www.komentidewater.org or 757-490-7794. 10,000 people celebrating 10 years!
Urban League New York Trip
Start your Christmas shopping early. On Saturday, October 16th, the Urban League of Hampton Roads will take a bus trip to New York City for a day of shopping and sightseeing.
The cost is 75-dollars. Proceeds will support the free programs and services of the Urban League of Hampton Roads. For details, call 757-627-0864 or visit www.ULHR.org
Lake Edwards Comminty Basketball Tournament
Sunday September 19th-Wednesday October 20th--Lake Edwards Comminty Basketball Tournament. Ages 7-17. Games every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30pm and every Sunday from 2-5pm. Registration Dates: Aug. 11th, Aug. 18th, Aug 25th and Sept. 1st at Lake Edwards Outdoor Basketball Courts from 5pm-6:30pm. Call Wesley Waites at 735-5874 with any questions
2010 Craft Show and Fall Fair
Saturday, Oct 23rd 10am-4pm--2010 Craft Show and Fall Fair hosted by Nansemond River Pilot Club at the National Guard Armory at 2761 Godwin Bvd in Suffolk. Come out for food, fun, and fellowship and get an early start on your Christmas shopping! There will be Fall Pansies and over 30 craft vendors with items like homemade jewelry, scrapbooking, personalized gifts, purses, home decor, framed feathered art, floral arrangements, metal art and more! Shop and Eat with a great selection of the best baked goods in town like Brunswick stew, Barbeque, and Pimento Cheese. To place orders, call Mary Edna Boyce at 757-562-3049. Procces benefit our community
Military Concert
U.S. Joint Forces Command will host its 15th annual "Salute to Veterans" concert on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News. The event is free and open to the public.
The concert is free but tickets are encouraged to help ensure seating. Tickets are available beginning Sept. 25. People may obtain tickets through the Ticket and Tours (ITT) offices at Fort Eustis, Fort Monroe, Fort Story, Langley AFB, Naval Air Station Oceana, Little Creek, Naval Station Norfolk, Coast Guard Integrated Support Command and Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Hampton's 3rd Annual Book Festival
Saturday, November 13, 2010--Hampton’s 3rd Annual Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Hampton Literary Society, will be held from Noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The festival is free and open to the public. The event will be hosted by Hampton Literary Society founder, Veronica A. Davis. The 2010 festival will feature the literary talents of both local and national authors of all genres. Festival goers can have books signed by their favorite authors, and children can take part in fun games and crafts. Area schools and libraries have been invited to discuss and distribute materials about their reading and literacy promotion programs. Schools and libraries have been asked to provide activities that are fun for the whole family. Admission Fee: Open to the Public
