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Hampton Roads Weekly

HAMPTON ROADS WEEKLY HOST: BIG DOSE

FEATURED GUESTS:

Dr. Khadijah Jordan
kjordan@drkjordan.com
office : 757-436-2424
fax: 757-436-6628

Eric O. Moody, Attorney At Law
Moody & Associates
eomoodylaw@aol.com
office : 757-399-7683
fax : 757-393-9790

Erin Zabel,
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia
marketing@ppsev.org
office : 757-321-6242

Saturday, August 01, 2009

YOUTH SEMINAR!!!!!!!!!!

TALK FAMILY OF VIRGINIA

PRESENTS

YOUTH SEMINAR (AGES 15 ~ 21)

THE 4 STEPS 2 SUCCESS

TOPICS THAT WILL BE DISCUSSED AND TAUGHT:

Public Speaking
Resume Writing
Dressing For Success
Job Interviewing Skills

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

Aug. 22, 2009

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

2117 Springfield Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23523

Deadline for registration will be Aug. 15, 2009

For more info contact:

Melvin Anderson - 757- 289-5170
Diann White - 757-431-9225

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

THE WESTERN TIDEWATER HOMELESS ASSIST DAY!!!!!!!

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

2ND ANNUAL PARK PLACE REUNION!!!!!!!!!!

2nd Annual
Park Place Reunion
@
Lafayette (City) Park
August 8th, 2009
12 - 6PM

Park Place Families bring your Tents, tables, chairs, and favorite Dishes.

“Come out and reserve your spot at the park”

A time of….food, fun, seeing old friends, music, fellowship and more!!!!!!!!

For more information call (757) 434-5614

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

HARRIS FUNERAL HOME PRESENTS THE "GET THE FACTS" SEMINAR AND IT'S FREE!!!!!!

HARRIS FUNERAL HOME

PRESENTS

THE "GET THE FACTS" SEMINAR

SATURDAY
August 8, 2009
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

EAST END BAPTIST CHURCH
523 E. WASHINGTON STREET
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA 23434

     FREE TO THE PUBLIC
For More Information Call: (757) 539-6500

QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED ABOUT

Ø      Wills
Ø      Power of Attorney
Ø      Executor of Estates
Ø      Administrator Responsibilities
Ø      Whole Life/Term Life Insurance
Ø      Pre-Planned Burials & the right to transfer your plan
Ø      Indigent Burial Information and much more
Representatives From:
     Veterans Cemetery
     Life Insurance Representatives
     Pre-Planning Representatives
     Vault Company Representatives
Social Security Administration
Department of Social Service
Funeral Directors
Cemetery Representatives
Floral Shops
Legal Representation
     Department of Social Service
     Nursing Home Representatives
     Cemetery Representatives
     Legal Representation
     Senior Services
      ……. And Many More
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS & ARBYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why should you be thinking Arby’s?

Visit an Arby’s restaurant today and donate $1 to help Arby’s raise $2 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters. And that’s not all! As a thank you for your donation you will receive a coupon redeemable for $1 off select Arby’s menu items during your next visit.

So you give a dollar and get a dollar — have a great meal while helping kids in you local community ... so what are you waiting for.

Think your dollar won’t make a difference — think again! We are well on our way to our $2 million goal. After you donate $1, forward this to 5 friends!

If you can’t make it to an Arby’s, you can donate online to support your local Big Brothers Big Sisters at www.facebook.com/arbysfoundation.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

2009 SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL

The Newport News Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Southeast Community Day Planning Committee is pleased to invite you to participate in our 19th Annual Southeast Community Day Parade. This event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning at Booker T. Washington Middle School, 3700 Chestnut Avenue and ending at Dunbar-Erwin Elementary School, 726 16th Street. The festival will begin immediately after the parade.

The festival sites will be located at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on 25th Street and the Moton Community House, 2101 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia. The festival sites will include a Block Party with a Main Stage, Gospel Stage and Children’s Amusements. The Moton Community House will serve as the Parade Reviewing Stand and Zion Baptist Church Grounds – Supportive Services of first aid and public safety. Our theme is “Building A Stronger Community.”

The Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival will be held from 25th and Jefferson Avenue to 21st and Jefferson Avenue. There will be a Commemorative March and Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 12:30 p.m. from the Moton Community House proceeding to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on 25th and Jefferson Avenue. Dr. Alveda C. King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will serve as this year's Parade Grand Marshal and Presidential Reception Keynote Speaker.

Assembly:
Moton Community House, 2101 Jefferson Avenue

Assembly Time:
12:15 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009

March/Mardi Gras Start Time:
12:30 p.m. Beginning at Morning Parade Viewing Stand Area

Commemorative Event:
12:45 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza

Festival Site:
1:00 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and MLK Way/25th Street, Newport News, Virginia

Entertainment:
Kurtis Blow, Virginia Mass Choir, JB Ensemble, New Generation
Drum Corps, Marcella Wishom, Whirlwind of Fire, The Word

The March will begin at 12:30 p.m. (or immediately following the last unit of the Southeast Community Day Parade) on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from the Moton Community House, 2101 Jefferson Avenue proceeding northbound to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way at the Jefferson Avenue intersection. The event will conclude at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the festivities of children’s amusements, entertainment and a large vendor area for your shopping pleasure.

This is our opportunity to remind the community of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message of non-violence, peace, justice and equality. One voice, on one accord, “Building A Stronger Community.”

The Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival is presented by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Southeast Community Day Planning Committee, in cooperation with Andrew Shannon, Event Founder and Organizer.

For more information contact Andrew Shannon at (757) 877-0792 or Edna V. Davis, SCLC Chapter Vice President at (757) 218-8157.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

JUST FOR WOMEN CAREER EVENT!!!!!!!!!!

Just For Women Career Event
August 12, 2009
10AM - 3PM
Constant Convocation Center
4320 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23508

This high-caliber recruiting event will enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and bring managers from top employers.

Whether you're a professional with several years of experience under your belt or a graduating college student, this one-day event is an ideal chance to launch or advance your career.

Participating companies include:

Centura College
Panasonic
Cox Communications
Culinary Institute of Virginia
Pepsi
Portfolio Recovery Associates
Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Beach Police Dept.
The Virginian - Pilot

Service Booths Include:

Mary Kay Cosmetics

This event is FREE to jobseekers.
Please dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes and business cards.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

FREE VHDA HOMEOWNERSHIP CLASSES SET FOR HAMPTON ROADS IN AUGUST 2009!!!!!

Are you interested in becoming a homeowner but don’t know where to begin? The Virginia Housing Development Authority and local nonprofits are offering free homeownership education classes throughout August 2009 in the Hampton Roads region.

Homeownership education classes cover topics including credit issues, personal finances, home inspections and the role of lenders and real estate agents. In addition to helping home buyers understand the home buying process, the completion of a homeownership education class is now required of all borrowers before applying for a VHDA home loan.

Attend one of the many free sessions below to learn about the advantages of homeownership.

CHESAPEAKE

August 4 and 6, 2009 from 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Greater Hampton Roads Realtor Association, 638 Independence Pkwy, Suite 100. For more information, call (757) 437-2160. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 22, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, 884 Bells Mill Rd. For more information, contact Jeff Washington at (757) 558-2660. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 15, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Greenbrier Library, 1214 Volvo Pkwy. For more information, contact Cindy Grassmyer at (757) 650-3613. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 25 and 27, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Chesapeake Redevelopment Housing Authority, 1468 S. Military Highway. For more information, contact Arthurine Peacock at (757) 233-6403. Please click here for Google Map of location.

HAMPTON

August 3 and 4, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Hampton Redevelopment Housing Authority, 1 S. Armistead Blvd. For more information, contact Monique Jackson at (757) 727-1111, ext. 303. Please click here for Google Map of location.

NEWPORT NEWS

August 1, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. at Langley Federal Credit Union, Member Education Center, Suite 110, 11742 Jefferson Ave. For more information, contact Kitty Simon at (757) 825-7112. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 4 and 6, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Clark Center, 392 Maple Ave. For more information, contact Dorothy Buchanan at (757) 643-4086. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 8, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the YWCA of the Virginia Peninsula, 2702 Orcutt Ave. For more information, contact Janet Charity at (757) 245-6026. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 29, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, 12829 Jefferson Ave, Suite 101. For more information, please contact Rebecca Wirt at (757) 875-0060. Please click here for Google Map of location.

NORFOLK

August 11, and 13, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, 201 Granby St. For more information, please contact Sydney Pettyford at (757) 314-4202. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 18 and 20, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Up Center, 222 West 19^th St. For more information, please contact John Allen at (757) 965-8657. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 26, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 3: 00 p.m. at the Fleet and Family Support Center, 7928 14^th St. For more information, contact Megan Sather at (757) 332-9151. Open to valid military I.D cardholders: Active duty personnel, reservists, National Guard, retirees, veterans and dependents. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 29, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at House of Hope Foundation, Inc., 870 N. Military Highway, Suite 100. For more information, contact Yvonne Thompson at (757) 313-4673. Please click here for Google Map of location.

PORTSMOUTH

August 8, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Urban League of Hampton Roads, 3225 High St. For more information, contact Yvette Young at (757) 627-0864. Please click here for Google Map of location.

VIRGINIA BEACH

August 1, 2009 from 9:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, 4855 Princess Anne Rd. For more information, contact Monique Cross at (757) 484-0703. Please click here for Google Map of location.

August 22, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at NAACP Headquarters Office, 868 N. Newtown Rd. For more information, contact Gayle Lynch at (757) 285-1205. Please click here for Google Map of location.

SUFFOLK

August 8, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Suffolk Redevelopment Housing Authority, 530 East Pinner St. For more information, contact Catherine Winston at (757) 539-2100. Please click here for Google Map of location.

For a complete listing of VHDA’s Homeownership Classes, please visit www.vhdafreeclass.com. A complete listing is also available in Spanish at www.clasegratisvhda.com. Please call in advance to ensure homeownership classes have not been cancelled.

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1984 25TH REUNION!!!!!!!!!

Warwick High School is calling the class of 1984 back together again and you are invited. We are looking for fellow members of the class of 1984 to come and celebrate our 25^th class reunion on July 31 – August 2.

Bring your family and connect with old friends as we celebrate a quarter of century with the Maroon and Gold. Call us today at (757) 873-2009 for more information. This is a Once in a Lifetime Experience!!!