Vice Mayor Thomas and Councilman Smigiel will be hosting a Community Meeting to introduce Norfolk’s new Chief of Police, Mark Talbot. The meeting will be held on June 6 at 6pm at Pretlow Library.
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Ice Cream Social – June 19th
Posted on May 22, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
Rescheduled from June 12th due to weather.
For our June meeting, we are planning to once again forgo the actual meeting and invite all of our neighbors in Wards Corner to an informal ice cream social at the North Shore Playground. The event will start at our normal meeting time, 6:30pm. We should have plenty of daylight to work with that evening.
We hope you can join us for the fun!
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Resilient Norfolk
Posted on May 22, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
Following the presentation at our May 2023 meeting by the city’s office of resilience, below is a link to their site where the full video and other helpful information is provided.
https://www.resilientnorfolk.com/
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NPS Summer Programs 2023 Now Enrolling!
Posted on May 18, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
Norfolk Public Schools Summer Programs are now open for enrollment! These free programs are open to students from grades Pre-K 4 through high school and are designed to meet the needs of learners at any level, whether through enrichment, college and career readiness, or inclusion and learning support. The deadline for registration is May 24.
Programs include:
NPS 2023 Elementary Summer Academic Programs
Preschool Summer STARs Camp (4 years old), Elementary Summer STARS “Lit Camp” (Grades K-5), or Elementary ESL (English as Second Language) Newcomer Program (Grades K-5). Register Here
NPS 2023 Elementary Summer Elective Enrichment Programs
Camp Einstein (Grades K-4) or the Summer Arts Academy (Grades K-7) Register Here
NPS 2023 Middle School Summer Programs
Middle School Summer STARS Camp with Inclusion Support (Grades 6-8), Getting Ready for Algebra, Getting Ready for Pre-Algebra 6 (rising 6th graders only), Junior University “College & Career Readiness Summer Academy”, Middle School Health & Physical Education Program, Summer Arts Academy, or English as a Second Language Middle School Step Ahead Newcomer Enrichment Program.
Register Here
NPS 2023 High School Programs
High School Summer School Program & Inclusion Support or the Advanced Placement Summer Academy.
Register Here
For more information, visit www.npsk12.com/summer-school
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A Summer of Learning: All Together Norfolk!
Posted on April 21, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
A Summer of Learning will consist of free learning events and activities for Norfolk residents of all ages. The event will last seven weeks, from Friday, June 17th to Saturday, August 5th, and will include a Kick Off Weekend hosted at several locations throughout the City of Norfolk. This year’s theme is “All Together Norfolk” and aims to symbolize community and unity.
Join the Kick Off Celebration at the Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library on Saturday, June 17th from 11AM-3PM!
Scan the QR code below to visit the website (www.norfolk.gov/lifelonglearning) and view events from our partner organizations.
City staff can’t wait to see you at the A Summer of Learning Kick Off Celebration!
Contact lifelonglearning@norfolk.gov for more information.
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E-Waste Recycling location has changed
Posted on March 28, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
The electronic waste (e-waste) drop-off location has changed!
Do you have unwanted TVs, laptops, cell phones or other electronic devices? You can recycle your e-waste and help keep toxic materials out of landfills. As of April 14, Norfolk residents should take e-waste to the Norfolk SPSA Transfer Station located at 3136 Woodland Avenue. After April 14, Towing & Recovery will no longer be able to accept residential e-waste.
Learn more about e-waste, drop-off times and acceptable items.
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New Hours for Talbot Park Farmers Market
Posted on March 23, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
2023 Season Hours
Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 6:00pm (formerly 6:30pm), April through October
Plus a special Thanksgiving Market on Sunday, November 19, 2023, 12:30pm – 3:00pm
More information at https://www.norfolkvafarmersmarket.com/talbot-park
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Norfolk Light Rail Extension
Posted on March 15, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
OPEN HOUSES & POP-UPS
SEE THE VISION. JOIN THE DISCUSSION. NEXT STOP, MILITARY CIRCLE!
NavalStationNorfolkTransit.com
Public Meetings
Mon, March 20th 2023
6PM – 8PM
Springhill Suites
6350 Newtown Rd.
Wed, March 22 2023
5PM – 7PM
Elegant Affairs
930 N. Military Hwy.
Pop-Up Events
Join us for light refreshments
Wed, March 22 2023
11AM – 2PM
Military Highway Transfer Station
Ring Rd. outside former Macy’s
Sat, March 25 2023
9AM – 11AM
Newtown rd. Park & Ride
135 Kempsville Rd.
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A Summer of Learning
Posted on March 8, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
Believe in Learning Norfolk proudly presents their flagship event: A Summer of Learning!
A Summer of Learning will include a Kick Off Weekend from Friday, June 16th to Sunday, June 18th. Events will last through Saturday, August 5th.
Be sure to save the date!
Find out more information about Believe in Learning Norfolk on their website: www.norfolk.gov/lifelonglearning
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Revised Street Sweeping Schedule
Posted on March 5, 2023 by Scott Guirlinger
The Division of Environmental Storm Water is currently experiencing delays in their sweeping schedule due to the following factors:
- Mechanical/equipment failure
- Long lead times on equipment repairs
- Competition with other entities for qualified commercial driver operators
Due to these ongoing challenges, starting this month (March), they have modified their street sweeping schedule to ensure neighborhoods are completed, at a minimum, once every three (3) months. Wards Corner is scheduled for the first Friday in February, May, August, and November. They will post reminders on Nextdoor when our sweeping day is upcoming.
Please note:
- Mondays will continue to be makeup days for missed areas due to inclement weather.
- Areas with Parking Enforcement signs will continue to be swept monthly, per posted signs.
Although the division understands there is frustration with the street sweeping program, the stormwater utility fee is assessed to all Norfolk residents and businesses. The fee is used exclusively to provide all the City services which reduce flooding and prevent water pollution:
- General maintenance, repair and cleaning of the stormwater infrastructure which includes sweeping, pipes, ditches, stormwater ponds, and 15 pump stations
- Improvements and extensions of our current stormwater system
- Design and construction of new infrastructure
- Unfunded federal and state environmental mandates we must comply with
- Capital projects
The City of Norfolk continues to pride itself on having the most robust street sweeping program in Hampton Roads, even with the current schedule challenges. Rest assured crews are working diligently to remove as much debris from the roadways as possible.
We encourage residents to assist us in these efforts by always keeping the curb and gutter in front of their property free of debris, i.e., leaves, branches, litter, etc., to ensure that rainwater may run, unimpeded, to the stormwater curb inlets which will reduce localized flooding, per City code. Our combined efforts will continue to enhance our city and protect our waterways!
If you would like further information pertaining to the City’s stormwater program, you can visit the division’s website at www.norfolk.gov/stormwater.
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Wards Corner Civic League 