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

Volume 11 | June 2019

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community.

Your Norfolk. Your Life.

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It's Going To Be Epic!

June 7 - 9

Experience Norfolk from sun up to well after sundown throughout one explosive weekend filled with ships, fireworks, concerts, theatre, festivals, boat cruises, tours, dining and shopping spread from the NEON District to the historic waterfront.

Click here for all of the epic fun .

Hurricane Season

Begins June 1

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak between mid-August and late October.

Do you know your evacuation zone? Learn what zone you are in and where you may need to go. It could be as close as another location in Norfolk.

Find out more here .

Spring Career Fair

June 6

The City of Norfolk's Department of Human Services View Program hosts the Spring Career Fair on Thursday, June 6 (10AM - 1PM) at the Workforce Development Center (201 E. Little Creek Rd.). Over 50 employers to attend! Please dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes.

Live Norfolk

Community Fair 2019

June 1, Noon - 5PM

James Monroe Elementary School

NBN Academy: Neighborhood Secrets Tour

June 3, 6PM

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library

Norfolk Harborfest

June 7 - 9

TowneBank Fountain Park

Transit Transformation Project Tour

June 11, 5:30PM

The Kroc Center

Lafayette Challenge Course Ribbon Cutting

June 15, 10AM

3500 Granby Street

NBN Conference & Awards Luncheon

June 22, 8:15AM - 2PM

ODU Webb Center

Summer Reading Program

June 29 - August 10

Norfolk Public Library Locations

Public Safety Day

Saturday, June 29

Norfolk Premium Outlets

1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard

11AM - 2PM

Storm into safety!

This event promotes all-hazards awareness, safety and preparedness. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE event and interact with public safety officials, utility companies and insurance organizations as they guide our community on how to be prepared for an emergency. See first responder equipment, have car seats inspected, enjoy Rita's Italian Ice and much more!

Mayor's Cup Blood Drive

June 3 - June 26

Norfolk has always been #1 at helping our neighbors in need and the The Mayor's Cup is our chance to prove it. Roll up your sleeves for a great cause and give blood to save a life!

St. Paul's Transformation Plan

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) and the City of Norfolk a $30M Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Grant for the Tidewater Gardens community in the St. Paul’s Area. Read more about the transformation plan .

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