As many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals and their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. These considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which holiday gatherings must comply.…… Continue Reading
Nextdoor’s Treat Map Has New Features To Celebrate Halloween Amid Pandemic
The app Nextdoor is offering new features for families looking to celebrate Halloween safely amid the pandemic. In years past, The Treat Map has shown homes that pass out candy in your neighborhood. This year, the company is including homes displaying Halloween decorations, so you can drive by to look at the spooky decor. The maps…… Continue Reading
Hampton Roads Cities Offer COVID-19 Guidelines for Halloween
Cities in Hampton Roads have begun issuing Trick-or-Treating Guidelines for 2020 including COVID-19 precautions. See the full list below: City of Chesapeake: In recent years, a City of Chesapeake ordinance from 1970 about trick-or-treating rules became a viral sensation. The fact was, though, that this law had never been enforced; it only existed to give…… Continue Reading
Watch Chesapeake Public Library’s Popular Storytime Series on YouTube
The Chesapeake Public Library is bringing its popular storytime series to YouTube! Check out their channel for a variety of videos for your little ones:… Continue Reading
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Virtual Rec Center Offers Free Fitness Classes, Kids Activities and More!
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Virtual Rec Center offers a ton of activities for the family that will keep you busy for days! The Hidden Treasures video series features unique flora and fauna tucked within our city that you might not have ever realized existed. The site also offers free fitness videos for adults…… Continue Reading
Learn to Paint with 403 Free Episodes of Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” on YouTube
Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Now you have time to delve into 31 seasons of the late Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting, which is now freely available to watch on YouTube. Posted by “The Joy of Painting” with Bob Ross on Friday, March 27, 2015 Using Bob’s “wet-on-wet” technique you can learn to paint…… Continue Reading
Virginia Beach Native is USS Carl Vinson’s “Sailor of the Day”
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kevin Jackson, a Virginia Beach, Va. native serving aboard Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), was recognized as Vinson’s “Sailor of the Day” in a ceremony on the ship’s bridge, Aug. 21. Jackson was selected for this honor from among over 3,000 Sailors in the ship’s crew. Story…… Continue Reading
Norfolk Sailor successfully completes tour with the “Bluetails”
Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW-121) the “Bluetails”, based at Naval Station Norfolk held a change of command, Sept. 3, to mark the time-honored tradition of changing commanders. Cmdr. Neil Fletcher of Chatham, New Jersey, having served as squadron executive officer, relieved Cmdr. Martin Fentress of Norfolk with both of their immediate families present. During…… Continue Reading
Newport News Native Serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan in the Indo-Pacific Region
Newport News, Virginia native and Woodside High School graduate Aiyanna Matthews is serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), which is continuing to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Matthews is a culinary specialist seaman apprentice and helps with inspecting and maintaining firefighting equipment throughout the entire supply department. “I feel proud in being able…… Continue Reading
Re-Create The Magic Of a Day at Disney With These Seven At Home Activities
Disney World reopened with new guidelines for social distancing but if you aren’t up for the road trip or don’t feel comfortable visiting one in the middle of a pandemic. Here are seven safe, fun, and affordable ways to have a Disney day at your home! via Buzzfeed 1. Dress the Part. Break out an old…… Continue Reading