FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / Community Solutions to Norfolk
Community Solutions to Norfolk's Dropout Problem to be Highlighted at June 6 Conference;
Nationally Recognized Author-Educator will be Keynote Speaker
NORFOLK, Va. -- The quest for community solutions to Norfolk's 13 percent public schools dropout problem continues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009, with a conference aimed at "Engaging the Parents and Students Beyond the School Doors" and including ideas on how parents ca…
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FROM THE USO of Hampton Roads
USO of Hampton Roads Hosts Movie Night at Ft. Eustis for Wounded Warriors on Memorial Day Road to Recovery Ride
Award-Winning Film Brothers at War to be shown free of charge to military personnel and their families
(Virginia Beach, VA – May 28, 2009) – The USO of Hampton Roads is proud to host Movie Night for the Ft. Eustis military community and the Wounded Warriors who are in the final days of completing their Memorial Day Ride to Recovery Tour from Wash…
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PRESS RELEASE FROM Live Nation
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK SUPPORT ACT ADDED: JESSE MCCARTNEY
VERIZON WIRELESS VIRGINIA BEACH AMPHITHEATER
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009
Virginia Beach, VA – The Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater is pleased to announce Jesse McCartney as support, in addition to Jabbawockeez, for the upcoming New Kids on the Block concert.
Jesse McCartney’s song “How Do You Sleep?” featuring Ludacris is #7 on the CHR Top 40 Charts and climbing higher each week. “Leavin” spe…
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PRESS RELEASE from WATER COUNTRY
WATER COUNTRY USA OPENS FOR THE SEASON
Park Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 12, 2009) – Water Country USA opens for the season May 16 celebrating 25 years of fun. The Williamsburg water park is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and daily operation begins May 22.
To celebrate its silver anniversary, Water Country USA has planned a summer full of special parties and promotions. Guests can dive into the fun and win…
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PRESS RELEASE FROM SEVEN VENUES:
WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS
PERFORMANCES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th
AT CHRYSLER HALL THEATRE
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from May 13th – May 31st at Chrysler Hall. Each day, 2 ½ hours prior to show time people who present themselves at the Chrysler Hall box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum and then thirty minutes later,…
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PRESS RELEASE
A new exhibit and program about the development of Newport News by the Old Dominion Land Company was named the Outstanding Adult Program for libraries serving a population of more than 100,000 from the Virginia Public Library Directors’ Association last week.
The exhibit, “The Old Dominion Land Company and Development of Newport News,” was developed and presented by the staff of the Newport News Public Library System’s Main Street Library. The online version of the exhibit provid…
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PRESS RELEASE
BUSCH GARDENS SEARCHING FOR NEW TALENT
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 8, 2009) – Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is searching for the region’s most talented performers, technicians and stage managers to work on the theme park’s theatrical productions.
Interviews and auditions begin May 12 for those interested in entertaining thousands of guests every day at the world’s “Most Beautiful Park.” Complete details about current job offers and the audition process can be found at www.talentsearch…
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Summer Reading Program, story sharing, folk art, more at Libraries in June
Yu Gi Oh Learn and Duel Card Club
Youth ages 9 to 18 can learn the basic rules to play Yu Gi Oh, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, at Pearl Bailey Library. Participants are encouraged to bring their own deck of cards and duel with other players. Trading is allowed, but players will not lose their cards in the games. No registration is required.
‘Yes, You Can Go to College’ for Teens
Diana Durham, coordinator of the South…
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PRESS RELEASE
VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Hosts 2009 Funders Forum
NORFOLK, VA (April 17, 2009) – VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads will be hosting the 2009 Funders Forum on Thursday,
May 21, 2009 May 14. The event will be held at Dominion Enterprises in Downtown Norfolk. The forum is an opportunity for nonprofit organization to learn about the trends in philanthropy and the factors impacting the nonprofit climate. This year’s panelists include representatives from national, state and l…
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PRESS RELEASE
Over 20 Portsmouth restaurants invite patrons to “come back for seconds” during second of the first annual
Portsmouth Restaurant Weeks
April 26 – May 2
Portsmouth, Va. (April 27, 2009) –
WHO: Amore', A Taste of Culture (new), The Baron's Pub & Restaurant, The Bier Garden, Brutti's, Café Europa (2nd week only), China Garden, Court Street Cordials, The Deck, The Flagship, Fusion 440, Foggy Point Bar & Grill at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Gosport Tav…
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PRESS RELEASE
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. ― What do a mafia money-carrier, a tailor and a 13-year-old grocery delivery boy have in common? Whether innocent bystanders or mobsters themselves in the gritty Italian documentary-style film “Gomorrah,” their lives are all somehow touched by organized crime in the Bay of Naples. This is one of many award-winning films featured during May and June at Colonial Williamsburg’s Kimball Theatre in Merchants Square.
Additional national and international…
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PRESS RELEASE FROM SALVATION ARMY
Hampton Roads Children Need Help Getting to Summer Camp
Hampton Roads, VA (April 28, 2009) – For the neediest children in Hampton Roads, the simple joys of a childhood summer may seem unattainable. These at-risk children will spend their summer wandering the streets or hanging out with other idle kids -- many of them bad influences -- a recipe for trouble.
The Salvation Army can help struggling local families avoid such an outcome for t…
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 20, 2009) – Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are teaming up with Computer Recycling of Virginia to raise awareness about conservation and recycling. As part of a company-wide “go green” initiative, the public is invited to bring broken and unwanted electronic equipment to Water Country USA during the parks’ Electronic Hazardous Waste Recycling Day. The event takes place Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Water Country USA parkin…
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PRESS RELEASE from the Virginia Aquarium
(Virginia Beach, VA) The two-time Emmy Award winning TV show Aqua Kids, which is dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protecting marine environments and the animals that live there, will be videotaping at the Virginia Aquarium tomorrow. An entire 30-minute show will be dedicated to the planning, construction and acclimation of the $25 million renovation project, Restless Planet.
Interviews with key staff who were charged wi…
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“Eat Your Veggies” Media Advisory:
“Eat Your Veggies” – Tonight at Charlie’s Café in Ghent!
Benefits Kids’ Café at Foodbank of SEVA
Great Visual Opportunity!
Norfolk, Va. (April 16, 2009) –
WHO: Local artists, local celebs and talented community members selling art and bowls full of dee-licious veggie stew --featuring a locally grown veggie-- created by Chef Marilyn Heilig of the original 219 to benefit the Kids’ Café at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
WHAT: “Eat Yo…
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New Gallery at the Beach, The Richard Stravitz Sculpture and fine Art Gallery. 1217 Laskin Road. Hours Monday-friday 11:00 til 6:00. 757-340-9411.
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Chromatic Crescendo of Norfolk has some shows coming up ...
Apr 9 2009 7:00P
Alpha Xi Delta Battle of the Bands Norfolk, Virginia
Apr 16 2009 7:00P
Tropicana on 17th street Va beach oceanfront Virginia Beach, Virginia
Apr 18 2009 5:00P
BATTLE TO OPEN FOR SHWAYZE AND MICKEY AVALON - The NorVa
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
April 8, 2009 Stacy Sanders (757) 431-3765 STSander@VBgov.com
Celebrate National Bike Month with Your Tyke at Trike Fest
10 am – 12 noon, Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Bow Creek Recreation Center
(Virginia Beach, VA) Parents are invited to bring their children, age 3 to 5, to Bow Creek Recreation Center, 3427 Clubhouse Road (off Rosemont Road) to learn about bicycle safety. Trike Fest will be held from 10 am until noon, Saturday,…
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Sara Hoagland Hunter, above, will discuss her book, “The Unbreakable Code,” as Main Street Library celebrates the history of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 16.
Library programs in May include laptops, teen events, Wii games, Navajo Code Talkers, mor…
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(Virginia Beach, VA) The swimming pools at many Virginia Beach Recreation Centers will be hosting a Float-A-Rama – a day of huge, fun floats that are so big, the entire pool will be devoted just to them! And we’re making sure that the fun will be available at a recreation center near you:
1-4 pm, Sunday, April 19th at Princess Anne Recreation Center, 1400 Nimmo Parkway
1-4 pm, Sunday, May 31st at Bayside Recreation Center, 4500 First Court Road
1-4 pm, Sunday, June 21st…
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