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

Volume 40 | November 2021

Connecting you to our urban, waterfront community.

November is Adoption Month

“If you’re looking for a sign, this is it,” says Adoption Supervisor Christina Lenhart. National Adoption Month brings opportunities to learn about both fostering and adoption. Norfolk's Department of Human Services is here to assist you in the process. This caring and supportive team continues to lead the way in completed adoptions this year for the Eastern Region of Virginia.

Eviction Prevention

Are you or someone you know facing eviction? We can help.

In addition to paying rental arrearages, funding is available for advanced rent payments, utility-only payments and childcare costs for those who qualify.

To check eligibility status, call 757-664-RENT (7368) or go online.

Watch Those Leaves

Fall is officially here! Let's work together to keep our streets clear and prevent flooding.

Be sure to move your vehicles on street sweeping days so sweepers can access curbs. Between street sweeping days, keep leaves out of the street and gutter in front of your house, to prevent clogged storm drains and flooding. Not sure of your neighborhood's street sweeping schedule? Click here.

Intern at the City

Do you know college students looking for internships next summer? The Norfolk Emerging Leaders (NEL) program is back!

Students get hands-on experience in public service working with various city departments. Internships are for 10 weeks, 40 hours per week and $14 per hour.

Applications are being accepted for the Summer 2022 Executive Internship Program.

Check Out the Multimodal Norfolk Draft Plan

After many rounds of public outreach, surveys and comments, the Department of Transit has a draft of the Multimodal Norfolk Transportation Master Plan ready for you to review. The project team welcomes your comments, suggestions and feedback through November 30.

Live Norfolk

Election Day

November 2, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Neighbors Building Neighborhoods Academy

November 3, 6 p.m.

Online Event

Veterans Day

November 11

Thanksgiving Day

November 25

Neighbors Building Neighborhoods Academy

November 29, 6 p.m.

Online Event

Nauticus Winterfest

WinterFest on the Wisconsin returns this holiday season with new, uniquely themed light zones, below deck tours, live music and entertainment, a never-before-seen Santa Experience, and a new restaurant inside the Battleship Wisconsin’s historic wardroom. Festivities begin November 11.

Get tickets and more information.

Election Day Reminders

Polls are open 6 a.m to 7 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 2, 2021). COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Find your precinct.

COVID-19 Tests & Vaccines

The Community Vaccination Clinic at the former Macy's at Military Circle Mall, provides both COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Schedule a vaccine appointment. Testing available on Mondays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. No appointment is required for testing.

For more information, call 757-683-2745.

Norfolk's Top 40 Under 40

Congratulations to our own Aleea Slappy Wilson, Chief Diversity Officer, and Rehn West, Development Director, Nauticus, for their recognition in Inside Business’ Top 40 Under 40.

Team Norfolk has great minds doing great things!

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