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Upcoming activity: Norfolk Botanical Gardens Bike Nights (Sept 26)

757 Parent — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:15:46 +0000

The Norfolk Botanical Gardens (6700 Azalea Gardens Road, Norfolk) invites patrons to bring their bikes and helmets to “pedal through the petals” with family and friends. Bike Night begins at 4 p.m. Call 441-5830 or visit www.nbgs.org for additional information.

Upcoming activity: Mega Movie Monday at the Bayside and Special Services Library (Sept 26)

757 Parent — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:08:49 +0000

The Bayside and Special Services Library (936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach) will present Mega Movie Monday from 4 pm until 5:30 pm. Call 385-2680 for additional information.

Upcoming Event: Latin Dance Demonstration at the Janaf Branch Library (Sept 24 at 2pm)

757 Parent — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:05:32 +0000

Instructors from The Mambo Room will present a Latin Dance demonstration on Saturday, September 24 at the Janaf Branch Library (124 Janaf Shopping Yard, Norfolk). Open to all ages, these demonstrations and lessons will begin at 2 p.m. Call 441-5660 for more information.

Activities: Weekly Wednesday Story Time in Newport News

757 Parent — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:08:33 +0000

Barnes and Noble Bookstore (12170 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News) presents Wednesday Weekly Story Time beginning at 10:30 am. Come by to enjoy stories, crafts and cookies. Call (757) 249-2488 for more information.

Upcoming Event: 23rd Annual Virginia Children’s Festival (October 1) #Norfolk

757 Parent — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:29:46 +0000

More than 100 creative and interactive activities will be available on Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 am until 3 pm at Town Point Park in Downtown Norfolk. Admission to the Festival is $3 (infants are free). Visit www.festevents.org or call 757-441-2345 for more information.

Safety Notice: Dominion Power issues a notice regarding Dominion-branded night lights

757 Parent — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:09:08 +0000

In it’s August 2010 Customer Connection newsletter, Dominion power is encouraging residents with Dominion-branded night lights to discard them because of a potential fire risk.

Upcoming Event: “Hooked on a Book” at the Blyden Branch Library (June 21)

757 Parent — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:57:19 +0000

Visit the Blyden Branch Library (879 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk) on June 21 beginning at 2pm for a fun event. Clowns and free ballons will be on hand as the library staff provides information on the list of summer events and activities planned. Call (757) 441-2852 for more information.

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Upcoming Event: Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show and Family Fesitval (June 20)

757 Parent — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:51:56 +0000

The 17th Street Park (17th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach) will serve as the site of the Boardwalk Art Show and Family Fesitval on June 20 (noon – 4pm). Admission is free. Call (757) 425-0000 for more information.

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Upcoming Event: Norfolk Botanical Garden presents The Enchanted Storybook Forest Summer Exhibit (opens June 20)

757 Parent — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:53:10 +0000

The Norfolk Botanical Garden (6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk) will present The Enchanted Storybook Forest Summer Exhibit, June 20 through September 6.

On June 20 (noon – 5pm), the Garden will offer free admission to a grand opening event. Visitors can explore the storybook playhouses, build a gnome home, walk the log trail, make fun crafts, and enjoy performances. For more information, visit norfolkbotanicalgarden.org or call (757) 441-5830 (ext. 311).

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Upcoming Event: Norfolk Harborfest (June 11-13)

757 Parent — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:41:53 +0000

Downtown Norfolk from The Waterside Festival Marketplace to Freemason Harbor will be transformed as the city celebrates nautical history and presents maritime events, children’s activities, and local, regional and national entertainment at the 34th Annual Norfolk Harborfest®. The festival will take place at Town Point Park in Norfolk and is free and open to the public and gates open at noon. For more information visit festevents.org or call (757) 441-2345.

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