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Tidbits – September 2023

August 18, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

Mariners’ Museum has scheduled its September programs: September 10, Friendly Hours (in-person program); September 21, Evening Lecture: Wayfinding: How Humans Navigate the World with M. R. O’Connor, journalist and author. Events are subject to change. [Read More…]

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Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce: Leading business and community engagement

August 18, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

As the leading non-partisan business advocacy organization working in the legislative, regulatory, civic and judicial arenas at the local and state level, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (VPCC) strives to be a driving force [Read More…]

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Anna Perkins: A musical dynamo

August 18, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

“Anna is gifted beyond her years,” says Brian Greene, worship and production leader of Freedom Life Church. “She’s so diverse with her skill set; multi-genre and multi-generational.” Greene has been performing alongside Anna Perkins, a [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update – September 2023

August 18, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

Six NNPS students named All-Virginia musicians Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) is home to six gifted musicians who have been named among the best high school vocalists and instrumentalists in the Commonwealth. Savion Frazier and [Read More…]

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Center for Child and Family Services: Making a difference in the community

August 18, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

The Center for Child and Family Services opened in 1943 in response to the wartime need for professional counseling services for disrupted families. In 1947, the agency began providing family counseling services on a Peninsula-wide [Read More…]

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Serving families starting new lives in Eastern Virginia

August 18, 2023 Sister David Ann Niski 0

Eastern Virginia is home to some of the largest immigrant communities in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Office of New Americans recently reported that an estimated 116,000 immigrants reside in the area around the Virginia Peninsula. [Read More…]

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Weddings at sea – However you spend it, you’ll remember your wedding day forever!

August 18, 2023 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Imagine all the fun things you can do on a cruise for a festive event like your wedding, honeymoon or vow renewal, celebrating your love for one another at sea.  Cruise weddings offer a variety [Read More…]

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Time clocks

August 18, 2023 Brian Cole 0

This is about a potential path to improving your sleep patterns which’ll result in a more rested you. If you or someone you care about is having trouble with getting enough restful sleep, open your [Read More…]

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Are your Social Security benefits taxable?

August 18, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

By David Seeley, CPA, Moore Candella & Associates, CPAs Many retirees have seen their Social Security benefits increase in 2023 due to a cost-of-living adjustment that was higher than in past years. Further increases are [Read More…]

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Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads: A center of excellence

August 18, 2023 Anna Dorl 0

“As far as plastic surgery goes, [we are a] center of excellence in the community. We’ve each developed our reputations over the last several decades,” says Dr. Peter Vonu. “We draw patients [from] all over [Read More…]

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Yeatts and Company: Fueled by passion

August 18, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

Yeatts and Company is a locally owned realtor service that has been working with the Hampton Roads community for more than 30 years. “The services that Yeatts and Company provides include residential sales and listings, [Read More…]

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Jackie Shapiro – Program Coordinator, Active Lifestyles, City Of Newport News Parks & Recreation

August 18, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

When it comes to staying active, the most important thing to remember is  choose an activity you enjoy and you look forward to doing.  Something I do to stay active and healthy is  cycle, pilates [Read More…]

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