Your Norfolk. Your Life. The Official City of Norfolk Newsletter.

Volume 6 | January 2019

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community.

Winter is officially here and with it comes the potential for a frozen or burst pipe in your home. There are a number of things you can do to protect your pipes from freezing , but should something happen, you can contact the Utilities Department 24 hours a day at 757.823.1000.

Are you looking to get rid of your holiday tree?

Dispose of your tree by placing it on the curb on your collection day. You can even deliver it yourself! Bring it to the Waste Management Facility at 1176 Pineridge Road, Monday-Friday 10 AM - 2 PM.

Only live, natural trees will be accepted and must be free of lights, decorations and tinsel.

Questions? Call 757.441.1347

30 Year Celebration

October 16, 2018 marked the official observance of the formation of the Hospital Authority by Norfolk City Council in 1988. It was also an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the Board’s volunteer leadership over the past 30 years, including the reformation of Lake Taylor City Hospital into the current Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital.

Mermaid Turns 20

Norfolk’s iconic mermaid celebrates her 20th birthday this year! Highlights of the celebrations include visits around the city and around the world.

Make sure you follow us on social media and keep an eye out for our special “shell-fie stations” to participate in all the fun!

Attucks at 100

Attucks at 100 is the year-long celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Norfolk's historic Attucks Theatre. Celebrations including concerts, theater and special events are planned for 2019 and will be announced in the coming months. Read more here.

Put An End To Living Paycheck To Paycheck

Gain financial independence through education and encouragement with Bank On Norfolk, a free 10-month program offering the support you need to launch your financial plans. Find out more here.

Live Norfolk

Attucks Jazz Club: Melissa Aldana

January 12, 8:00 PM

Attucks Theatre

MacArthur On Ice

Through January 14

MacArthur Center

Offsite Gallery: Knotworks

Through January 18

Offsite Gallery, World Trade Center

Songs for a Dreamer

Sunday, January 20

Second Calvary Baptist Church

MLK Day Ceremony & March

Monday, January 21

Attucks Theatre

Coming Soon!

Norfolk Theatre Festival

February 14 - 17

Fall in love with theatre! The Norfolk Theatre Festival includes unforgettable shows, behind-the-scenes events and more. Discover the riches of the Norfolk theatre scene in a whirlwind weekend. Learn more here.

Download PulsePoint &

Be A Life Saver

YOU can make a difference!

The PulsePoint Respond App alerts citizens to cardiac events in public places, providing CPR-trained residents an opportunity to provide real-time response while waiting for EMS to arrive on scene. Immediate, effective CPR can more than double the chances of survival.

Hands-only CPR training is available from Norfolk Fire-Rescue. Please call 757.664.6510 for more information.

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