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The Fireworks Return!
Norfolk Festevents and the City of Norfolk are excited to announce a full weekend of Fourth of July waterfront celebrations for Independence Day, including fireworks shows at both Town Point Park and Ocean View Beach Park!
The Fourth of July Great American Picnic and Fireworks at Town Point Park is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, from 5pm to 11pm along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront with the one of the largest fireworks shows in the region beginning at 9:30pm over the Elizabeth River.
The celebration will also feature a full afternoon of patriotic musical performances. Festival guests can enjoy all-American food favorites, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood and more. Guests are allowed to bring their own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show.
The Shore Thing Concert & Independence Day Celebration at Ocean View Beach Park is scheduled for Friday, July 2, from 6pm to 10pm with fireworks starting at 9:30pm above the Chesapeake Bay. The OV celebration will also feature live music from local dance-pop party band Wonderland, as well as food trucks, children’s activities and more.
Both events are free and open the public. Go to Festevents.org for details. Masks are not required. Please be mindful and respectful of the health and safety of others.
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Are You in Danger of Eviction?
Low-income Norfolk residents with dependent children may be eligible for rent assistance. Eligibility requirements include income, proof of Norfolk residency as well as dependent children.
To apply for eviction prevention assistance, call 757-664-RENT (7368), email, or apply online. |
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Tide Gauges
New technology is helping the city follow the water deep in underground pipes. This data is being used to help shape the Tidewater Gardens redevelopment. Learn how tide sensors created by StormSensor Inc. in partnership with Rise Resilience are installed to gauge water flow!
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Get the Kids Outside
Are you looking for FREE outdoor activities for your children this summer? Recreation, Parks and Open Space is offering a Rec N' Roll mobile tour this summer, beginning July 7. Children, ages 5 though 12, can enjoy kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, crafts and more at select Norfolk parks! Register your child today! |
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Read & Win!
Join Norfolk Public Library's Summer Reading Program:
June 26 - August 7.
This year's theme is "Tails & Tales" and is completely online!
Register on the NPL Facebook Event page or visit NPL's website. READ to earn WEEKLY PRIZES! Remember, it’s not just for kids. Adults win, too! |
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Retain Your Rain Grants
Is your organization interested in creating a rain garden, planting trees, installing rain barrels, or capturing the rain in another way? Twice a year the City of Norfolk awards up to $2500 to neighborhood organizations or other nonprofits to support Retain Your Rain projects.
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Leave Your Legacy on the City You Love
The City of Norfolk offers you an opportunity to volunteer on several city boards or commissions.
It's easy to apply.
Pick from a list of more than 50 boards, commissions or authorities and submit your application online!
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RPOS eSports Summer League
Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 23
Summer Family Fun Day with
Keep Norfolk Beautiful
Bay Oaks Park
Wednesday, July 14
5:30 - 7PM
Norfolk Latino Music and Food Festival
Town Point Park
Saturday, July 24
5 - 10PM
Neighbors Building Neighborhoods
Mini-Conference Mixer
The Pagoda
Sunday, July 25
4 - 7PM
Summer Family Fun Day
with Keep Norfolk Beautiful
Lafayette Park
Thursday, July 29
10 - 11:30AM
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Norfolk Republic Exhibit Opening
Opening reception: July 9 (5 - 7PM)
Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center
Free & open to the public
From Ward’s Corner to Ocean View to Park Place, local artist Clayton Singleton has resided in and experienced a massive transformation from the 1970’s to today. With a belief that our integrated continuum is worthy of exploration and celebration, Singleton created Norfolk Republic, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, mixed media and videos portraying Norfolk citizens in their individual communities. Collaged backgrounds from photographs of times gone by coincide with actual resident addresses creating a perceptually enriched experience.
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The Clean Dream Team!
New staff and new machines will provide extra elbow grease to wash and scrub city parking facilities until they gleam!
Look for four new heavy-duty cleaning machines in our Parking Division’s scrubbing squad. And after July 1, watch for additional staff to join this clean dream team!
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Public Works: Always Serving
The Department of Public Works plays a critical role within the city - picking up residential waste, helping to mitigate flood waters, organizing litter clean ups, managing the city’s capital improvement projects and more.
Public Works is always on the move - and always here serving you!
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