Internship Opportunities for College Students Available Now The Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program will return summer 2022. Applications are currently being accepted for the Executive Internship Program. Executive interns are junior, seniors and graduate students from an accredited college or university. Students will receive hands-on experience in public service working with various city departments. Internships are for 10 weeks, 40-hours per week and $14 per hour . Visit https://www.norfolk. gov/918/Norfolk-Emerging-Leaders-NEL for more information. Military Circle Mall Survey Closes Today The Norfolk Economic Development Authority (EDA) released a public survey on August 6 and plans to close the survey on October 29th. The results of the survey will be gathered and presented to City Council and the public. This phase in the redevelopment process ensures the community’s voice is heard on this strategic and vital property. Tidewater Gardens Walk & Talk The St. Paul’s Cultural Arts Master Planning Committee hosted a Walk and Talk event on Saturday, October 23rd for previous and current residents of Tidewater Gardens to gather and share their favorite memories and stories about the neighborhood. The stories were creatively documented through photography, film, and artwork with the support of Norfolk State University’s fine arts and photography students. The committee is comprised of local artists, historians, and community members who are working on a project called Norfolk Footprints: St. Paul’s Story to highlight and celebrate significant people, places, and moments from the Tidewater Gardens community through public art and other physical expressions. Stay tuned for more information on this project and how these stories will be shared and celebrated for years to come.
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Internship Opportunities for College Students Available Now
The Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program will return summer 2022. Applications are currently being accepted for the Executive Internship Program. Executive interns are junior, seniors and graduate
students from an accredited college or university. Students will receive hands-on experience in public service working with various city departments. Internships are for 10 weeks, 40-hours per week and $14 per hour . Visit https://www.norfolk. gov/918/Norfolk-Emerging-Leaders-NEL for more information.
Military Circle Mall Survey Closes Today
The Norfolk Economic Development Authority (EDA) released a public survey on August 6 and plans to close the survey on October 29th. The results of the survey will be gathered and presented to City Council and the public. This phase in the redevelopment process ensures the community’s voice is heard on this strategic and vital property.
Tidewater Gardens Walk & Talk
The St. Paul’s Cultural Arts Master Planning Committee hosted a Walk and Talk event on Saturday, October 23rd for previous and current residents of Tidewater Gardens to gather and share their
favorite memories and stories about the neighborhood. The stories were creatively documented through photography, film, and artwork with the support of Norfolk State University’s fine arts and photography students.
The committee is comprised of local artists, historians, and community members who are working on a project called Norfolk Footprints: St. Paul’s Story to highlight and celebrate significant people, places, and
moments from the Tidewater Gardens community through public art and other physical expressions. Stay tuned for more information on this project and how these stories will be shared and celebrated for years to come.
20 Norfolk youth recently battled their way through three rounds of a Fortnite gaming competition. Esports is gaining popularity as one of the many programs offered by Parks & Recreation. Check out the winners of the recent Fortnite competition. Another tournament is coming up November 12. Tournaments are now scheduled throughout the year. For more information, visit https://www.norfolk.gov/5094/Esports.
Team Norfolk has Great Minds Doing Great Things!
Congratulations to Aleea Slappy Wilson, Chief Diversity Officer and Rehn West, Development Director, Nauticus for their recognition in Inside Business’ Top 40 Under 40.
Norfolk Department of Economic Development Selected for Three International Awards
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced that the Norfolk Department of Economic Development was selected for three international awards at its annual conference in October. Economic Development received two Gold Rank Excellence in Economic Development awards for both the Norfolk Innovation Corridor, “Public-Private Partnership” category, and for Norfolk Works in the prestigious open category, “Multi-Year Economic Development Program” --- recognizing the best economic development programs operating for three years or more. Norfolk Works was also selected for a second Silver Rank Excellence in Economic Development Award for “Talent Development and Retention.” IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships. IEDC received over 500 submissions from 4 countries this year.
New Public Park and Plaza Coming to Five Points
Construction will begin this winter on a new park, community garden and youth play area for the Five Points community. The project is the result of several years of planning and development with residents and city departments, including Parks & Recreation and Public Works. In 2015, a Better Block Build Plan was hosted for residents and business owners to hear
comments and suggestions to revitalize the area. Following that, Imagine Five Points tested ideas from the charette. The Five Points Civic Plaza & Park vision represents a collective of local resident and community input.
NORFOLK HAPPENINGSPublic Art Dedication “Chryshellis” by Eileen GayOctober 30 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Ocean View Beach Park Join Norfolk Arts & Coastal Va. Plein Air for the dedication of their Public Art Partnership Project “Chryshellis”, an 8ft. tall sculpture by Eileen Gay. The planning committee selected Eileen to create artwork that represents the authentic, salty integrity of Ocean View. The sculpture, with a curved shell-like exterior, encases a porcelain and glass tile sunrise mosaic. The contemporary, forward-thinking artwork embodies the meaning and history of the area, and highlights Ocean View’s uniqueness, natural beauty and great beaches.
Virginia Stage Company presents “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” and “Hold These Truths” in repertoireNow - November 7 @ Wells Theater“Dear Jack, Dear Louise” by Ken Ludwig tells the story of a military doctor and a Broadway chorus performer’s unlikely romance, entirely via letters, during WWII.
“Hold These Truths” by Jeanne Sakata is about an unsung American hero, Gordon Hirabayashi, who fought passionately for the Constitution against an unexpected adversary: his own country. During World War II, he refused to report to a relocation camp with thousands of families of Japanese descent, launching a 50-year journey from college to the courtroom and eventually to a Presidential Medal of Freedom. An inspiring true story of conscience amidst conflict, it is a one-man portrait of American character at its best.
2021 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival Norfolk State University presents “No Justice, No Peace”: Global Protest, Unrest, and ConflictNow - December 3 @ James Wise Gallery in the E.O. Hamm Fine Arts Building at Norfolk State UniversityThis exhibition features the artworks of over thirty artists who address the global crises currently happening around us. Admission is free.
