Welcome Aboard Spring 2011 by Military News

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THE NAVY

Welcome to Hampton Roads

IS THE HEART

OF THE REGION

The Armed Forces have played a pivotal role in Hampton Roads, a nautical term meaning protected anchorage or safe harbor, since the English set foot here in 1607. The soldiers who accompanied the ﬁrst settlers are the predecessors of the thousands of men and women who have donned uniforms to protect the United States. The region is proud to house bases associated with each branch of the military, including: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Monroe, Coast Guard Station Portsmouth and numerous Navy bases – including Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana and Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story.

Naval Air Station Oceana is the most sophisticated and critically important air station in the Navy, with collectively almost 20 squadrons and almost 300 aircraft stationed there. The base employs 10,500 military and 2,340 civilian personnel. Dam Neck Annex, also part of NAS Oceana, hosts the Fleet Combat Training Center, which trains more than 1,000 students each month. Dam Neck employs another 2,412 military and 1,080 civilian personnel. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is the Navy’s premiere weapons facility. More than 3,000 military and civilian personnel work on the 11,500acre base, maintaining missiles and other ordnance for the Atlantic Fleet. With a list of Navy resources, childcare options, community information and contact information for public and private schools and religious organizations, this special section is intended to help make the transition to Hampton Roads a little easier and a little more enjoyable while getting to know the Navy and civilian communities. What are you waiting for? Explore Hampton Roads.

Welcome aboard! Publisher: LAURA BAXTER

With so much presence in the area, the Navy is the heart of the region. With more than 95,000 uniformed men and women currently stationed here, the Navy has had undeniable impact on the region’s history, economy and culture. More than 300,000 residents are part of the Navy family, plus an overwhelming number of retired or separated Sailors who choose to remain here. Naval Station Norfolk is the world’s largest naval base. More than 60,000 military and 10,000 civilian personnel work on the base, which homeports more than 80 Atlantic Fleet ships and 16 squadrons. The world’s largest amphibious base – formerly Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek and now part of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story – is the homeport for 30 amphibious ships, including patrol aircraft and salvage ships. About 80 tenant commands are based at JEB-Little Creek, including Naval Special Warfare Group II, East Coast-based SEALs and the Armed Forces School of Music. JEB-Fort Story is home to the 11th Transportation Battalion, which conducts amphibious operations. It is the Army’s only saltwater-puriﬁcation training site. The site offers amphibious training for all branches, including explosive ordnance disposal Sailors and Navy SEALs.

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Relocation Services & Information Getting Settled

in Hampton

Roads From checking in to a new command to ﬁnding a new place to live, there is so much to do and learn about when moving to a new duty station. This list of Navy services can help those new to the area get settled in Hampton Roads. For additional information, visit www.cnrma.navy. mil/cnrma05/relocation. Checking In: Working Hours Arrival – Norfolk normal hours of operations are from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Personnel arriving during normal working hours should report to their respective unit’s administrative department for check-in. All After Hours Arrivals – Report to the Naval Station Norfolk Quarterdeck located at Bldg. N-26, 1530 Gilbert St., Suite 2000, Norfolk. The Quarterdeck can be reached at 322-2866. Ensure your orders are stamped with the reporting date and time prior to departing the Quarterdeck. Norfolk International Airport: Norfolk International Airport provides an information booth from 8 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Uniformed personnel have information about Hampton Roads bases, transportation and telephone numbers for duty ofﬁces, ombudsmen and emergency assistance. The booth may be reached by calling 444-3040.

Personnel Support Activity: The Personnel Support Activity located on Naval Station Norfolk provides one-stop service personnel reporting to or departing from commands in this area. Detachments are at every naval installation to assist with personnel, disbursing and educational matters. For information about services, locations and hours, visit https://psanet.psalant.navy. mil or call 445-4998.

Household Goods: The Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Ofﬁces (CPPSO) in Norfolk and at Joint Base Langley-Eustis has a full range of services available including storage of household goods, baggage and vehicles. Contact the CPPSO upon arrival even if the delivery address is unknown.

For those who plan to live on the Southside, call 443-3700 and follow the prompts. For those who plan to live on the Peninsula, call 764-2045. Before signing delivery documents, note all known loss or damage sustained to the shipment. If any property was damaged or lost, contact the CPPSO as soon as possible to find out how to file a claim. SmartWebMove: The Navy Exchange Service Command offers a residential connection service to military personnel in conjunction with the Naval Supply System Command’s SmartWebMove Program. These services allow users to arrange their household goods moves and order utilities and other home-related services online with one-stop shopping convenience. Eligible users must fill out a questionnaire to receive a report of entitlements. The system also allows members to receive pre-move counseling, arrange their move, choose pack out and move dates and submit the forms to their Personal Property Office via the Internet. Customers can access SmartWebMove at https://www.smartwebmove.navsup. navy.mil/swm/

Fleet and Family Support Centers of Hampton Roads: Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) of Hampton Roads are a valuable resource, available 24 hours a day. The seven full-service FFSC’s in Hampton Roads are staffed with highly-trained specialists who understand the unique demands of military life. Get up-to-date information on military and community resources such as TRICARE, child care, schools, ombudsman information, ships’ care lines and much more. Call AN FFSC specialists at: NAVSTA Norfolk, 444-2102 JEB Little Creek, 462-7563 NAS Oceana, 33-2912 Dam Neck Annex, 433-2912 NSA Northwest Annex, 421-8770 NWS Yorktown, 887-4606 Newport News, 688-6289 After hours: 444-NAVY or (800) FSC-LINE (372-5463) For information on workshops and services, check FFSC Signal newsletter available at any of the FFSC locations or visit www.ffscnorva. navy.mil. For information about services available at the JEB-Fort Story Army Community Service Center, visit www.eustis.army.mil/ACS, www.myarmylifetoo.com or call 422-7311.

Relocation Assistance: FFSC offers one-on-one consultation from experienced relocation counselors – including extensive information and referral services. FFSC provides information about housing, child care, schools and local resources, including Welcome Aboard Packets and information about bases worldwide. For those with household goods in transit, the FFSC Lending Locker offers short-term loans of basic furniture and kitchen items, such as foldout mattresses, cribs, car seats, strollers, kitchen utensils, folding tables and chairs. FFSC offers a variety of workshops, including Welcome to Hampton

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Roads. FFSC can also help foreign-born spouses acclimate to the area and provide audio and video language tapes. For more information, visit https://www.cnic.navy.mil/NorfolkSTA/ FleetFamilyReadiness/SupportServices/index.htm. Under this section, you can request a Welcome Aboard Packet, ďŹ nd out about local FFSC relocation services and ďŹ nd links to other agencies that can provide relocation assistance.

Employment and Career Resources: Each FFSC has a one-stop Career Development Resource Center (CDRC) open to military personnel and family members. The CDRC offers employment assistance, job leads, computer job search resources and employment workshops.

Personal Financial Management: Sign up for ďŹ nancial education workshops like The Art of Money Management, Car Buying Strategies, Savings and Investments and many others. FFSC provides one-on-one ďŹ nancial counseling to help manage debt, create a budget or address speciďŹ c concerns.

Clinical Counseling: FFSC offers short-term counseling and crisis intervention for active duty individuals and military couples. Family members are referred to appropriate mental health providers in the community for individual and family counseling. FFSC also offers a variety of therapeutic and educational groups.

Stress Management Workshops: FFSC offers stress management workshops for active duty or family members, as well as programs to help reduce the stress of deployments and parenting.

Navy Lodges: Hampton Roads offers three convenient Navy Lodge locations at Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek and Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic, Dam Neck. The Norfolk Lodge provides 292 rooms, including eight suites; Little Creek offers 100 rooms and Dam Neck offers 50 rooms. These modern, comfortable rooms provide more conveniences to their guests than one might expect from a commercial chain of hotels. Cribs are available upon request, as well as irons and ironing boards. Personnel can make reservations anytime in advance. Orders must be presented at check-in along with a valid military identiďŹ cation. Reservations are held up to 6 p.m. without deposit. Check-in time is 3 p.m., however, early arrivals will be accommodated according to room availability. Due to base restrictions, not all Navy Lodges are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pet Friendly.â&#x20AC;? For guidelines and restrictions, contact the Navy Lodge Central Reservation Center at (800) NAVY-INN (1-800-628-9466). For more information or to make reservations, call the central reservation center, visit www.Navy-Lodge.com or call a Hampton Roads Navy Lodge directly: Norfolk Navy Lodge, 7811 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, 489-2656. Navy Lodge Little Creek, 1125 Gator Blvd., Building 3335, Virginia Beach, 464-6215 Navy Lodge Damneck, FCTCL Dam Neck, Virginia Beach 437-8100.

Navy Housing Services: All DoD personnel, married and single, assigned to a command in Hampton Roads can receive housing information from the Navy Hous-

Parenting Workshops: Learn and grow with strategies from todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading experts in childrearing. The centersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parenting workshops make expert advice easily available. Parenting workshops include Parenting in a Military Family, Dads and Discipline, Enhancing Stepfamilies, Single Parenting in the Military and others.

Transition Assistance Program: The Transition Assistance Program is a four-day course that covers rĂŠsumĂŠ writing, interviewing skills, salary negotiations, military beneďŹ ts and many other topics to help smooth the transition from military to civilian life. Command career counselors can set up a quota. The CDRC is available for individual services. For service members who are still unsure about separation or retirement, FFSC offers Career Options Navy Skills and Evaluation Program (CONSEP).

Exceptional Family Member Program: Identifying resources to meet the special needs of family members can be overwhelming while moving. Special needs consist of ongoing requirements for medical treatment, psychological services or special education. FFSC can assist families with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) enrollment process and ďŹ nd suitable resources for care and information.

Sponsor Training: This single-session training teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors. Topics include ways to be an effective sponsor, duties and responsibilities, military and community sources and FFSC relocation assistance. The training is available by request at Dam Neck Annex, Little Creek, Norfolk, Northwest Annex, Oceana and Yorktown.

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ing Welcome Center located at 7924 14th St., Bldg. SDA-337 in Norfolk. For services, call 445-2832 or (800) 628-7510. The Yorktown satellite center is located at 1970 Von Steuben Dr. in Newport News. For services, call 847-7806 or toll free (800) 7045488. For Public Private Venture (PPV) housing, Navy Housing counselors qualify members for PPV Housing. Housing counselors will process housing applications for referral to PPV housing. Lincoln Military Housing is the housing partner who managers the PPV homes. Members are also counseled on lease agreements, sales contracts, tenant and landlord issues and other housing concerns. Service members can rent apartments, condominiums, town homes and houses through the Rental Partnership Program (RPP). Properties extend from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg. The RPP provides affordable housing at a discounted rate. Military members agree to a one-year lease and pay rent by allotment. Other savings for civilian property managers and owners include reduced turnovers, operations and maintenance costs. Details are available at the Navy Housing Welcome Center. The Navy Housing Welcome Center maintains a large data base of community rental and sales listings to suit every need. Services are customized to assist in locating living accommodations and to familiarize customers with the Hampton Roads area. List your home or rental with the Navy Housing Welcome Center at no cost. Visit https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Norfolk/Relocation/FamilyHousing/Services/index.htm The Navy Housing Welcome Center provides home buying, selling and property management workshops each month. The instructors are Realty specialists who provide information about the home buying process, how to determine the sales price, selecting a real estate agent and real estate closing details. Housing information for outbound families is available in the departure library. Plan for your new duty station by visiting the Navy Housing Welcome Center where you can access information on all military bases worldwide. Other services include command presentations, brieﬁngs and training; showing services for personnel without transportation and counseling for special needs. Maps, telephones, copiers, fax machines and more are available. Army Housing Services – JEB Fort Story: Military Family Housing Balfour Beatty Communities, 560A Cape Henry Rd., Virginia Beach Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.ftstoryfamilyhousing.com, 962-3511

Vehicle Decals: Decals are required for all vehicles and must be obtained from the pass ofﬁce. Decals are valid for three years or until end of enlistment. Applications include proper DoD identiﬁcation, registration, a valid driver’s license and evidence of insurance and state inspection. Vehicles must display the inspection sticker from state of registration. Virginia law requires $25,000 (injury or death to one person), $50,000 (injury or death to two or more persons) and $20,000 (property damage). Lesser amounts of insurance are acceptable if they meet the minimum requirements for the state the vehicle is registered in.

Commissaries: Commissaries are located at NAVSTA Norfolk, JEB Little Creek, NAS Oceana, NNSY Portsmouth, Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Fort Lee. For more information, visit www.commissaries.com.

Navy Exchanges: The Navy Exchange (NEX) carries a wide variety of products from clothing, luggage to health and beauty aids to house wares, electronics, giftware, toys and ofﬁce supplies. On average, customers save 15.8 percent on the merchandise they purchase, not including the savings from no sales tax. NEX also offers a wide variety of services throughout the area, including barber shops, beauty salons, dry cleaners, laundries, tailor shops, watch repair, ﬂower shops and photo processing. Most exchanges also feature retail merchandise stores, cafeterias, garages and gas stations. NEX also includes uniform shops. The Uniform Support Center’s mail order program is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week from CONUS, Guam, Hawaii, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, call (800) 3684088. NEX offers locations at NAVSTA Norfolk, Armed Forces Staff College and LANFLT Norfolk in Norfolk; FISC Norfolk, Cheatham Annex in Williamsburg; Oceana, Little Creek and Dam Neck in Virginia Beach; NNSY Portsmouth in Portsmouth; NSGA Chesapeake in Chesapeake; and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Yorktown. For information about locations and hours of operation, visit www. navy-nex.com or call (800) 628-3924 Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

Army and Air Force Exchanges: The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) offers a full service location at JEB-Fort Story. For a listing of services, locations and hours of operation, visit http://odin.aafes.com/bases/index.asp.

Treasure Shop: Naval Station Norfolk’s Treasure Shop is located in the former Immaculate Conception Chapel. The shop is open from September to May, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the ﬁrst and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On regular shopping days, consignments are taken from 10 a.m. to Noon with a 30-item limit per day. The Treasure Shop accepts all types of items with the exception of clothing and uniforms. Founded in 1973, The Treasure Shop is a nonproﬁt consignment shop operated by military and civilian volunteers. All Treasure Shop proceeds go to local charities. For more information, call 423-0790.

Legal Assistance: Navy Legal Service Offices (NLSO) — Legal Assistance can draft some legal documents, such as a wills, power of attorneys, affidavits and adoptions. The staff also offers advice for the proper course of action to take in a given situation. Personnel cannot, however, offer advice on any issues that involve military justice or actions against the U.S. government. Legal assistance officers are available at all major commands in the Norfolk area, including JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, NAS Oceana and Naval Station Norfolk. NLSO Mid-Atlantic HQ 9620 Maryland Ave., Suite 100, Norfolk Quarterdeck: 341-4470

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Admin: 341-4427 Legal Assistance: 341-4489 Defense: 341-4469 Tax Assistance Center: 341-9081

Junior Seabags, to spouses and service members of all ranks as a free gift for attending a Budgeting for Baby class.

NLSO Mid-Atlantic primarily assists service members in Hampton Roads. The geographic area of responsibility includes Virginia (except the Washington, D.C. area), North Carolina and West Virginia.

Branch Ofﬁces: JEB Little Creek-Fort Story 1168 Gator Blvd., Bldg. 3370, Virginia Beach, 462-4759 Ofﬁce provides civil legal assistance on an appointment basis and provides walk-in notary and power of attorney services during working hours.

NAS Oceana

For more information, call your local NMCRS ofﬁce: Norfolk, 322-3134/1171 Little Creek, 462-1596 Northwest, 421-8210 Oceana, 433-3383 Dam Neck, 492-6449 Portsmouth, 953-5956 Yorktown, 887-4172

Navy Newspapers: Many military installations publish their own newspapers weekly, biweekly or monthly to provide personnel with news, features, sports and classiﬁed advertisements.

799 Hornet Dr., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, 433-2215, ext. 223 Ofﬁce provides civil legal assistance on an appointment basis and provides walk-in notary and power of attorney services during working hours.

The Flagship is the Navy capital’s largest newspaper with a circulation of 40,000. This ofﬁcial regional publication provides news and features to service members and their families on all of the naval installations throughout Hampton Roads.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS):

Published every Thursday, The Flagship can be found at more than 600 locations, including newsstands at Navy exchanges and commissaries, recreational facilities, most major commands and hundreds of locations off base. The editorial staff of The Flagship may be reached by calling 322-2860 or 322-2864.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a private, nonprofit organization providing emergency financial assistance to active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families. Interest-free loans or grants offer qualified service members help with basic living expenses such as food, rent, utilities, emergency transportation, funerals, medical and dental bills, essential car repair, pay problems and other emergency needs. In addition to financial assistance, the society offers layettes, known as

Naval Air Station Oceana publishes The Jet Observer, which provides news and features about the master jet base in Virginia Beach. The editorial staff of The Jet Observer may be reached by calling 433-3360. The Public Affairs Ofﬁce may be reached at 433-3131.

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Navy Exchange Local Military Moving Services: Center Utilities

and Other

The Navy Exchange Military Moving Center offers free and easy online access to connect essential services at a new home. The service can be used before arriving in the area, provided the new address has been established. With this service, utilities can be selected and purchased, billing and payment methods can be chosen and utilities can be disconnected among many other services. The referral feature can connect members to a variety of services like self-storage facilities, local movers and alarm monitoring. Compare pricing and plan offerings from multiple service providers. To register for the service, the new address and move-in date is required to get started. For more information, visit www.militarymovingcenter.com/nexcom.

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Finding Child Care Top Priority For Military Families Many of today’s military families rely on quality child care as an important part of their support network. Parents want their children to be safe, happy and healthy while they are in the care of others. Military spouses often work outside the home, continue their education and assume the role of a single parent. The demands of military service come with frequent deployments, standing duty, training and unpredictable work schedules with long hours. There has also been an increase in the number of single parent and dual military families serving in the Armed Forces. All of these factors taken together mean that quality, affordable child care is a necessity for many active duty families. Department of Defense (DoD) and the branches of service are constantly reviewing and initiating programs to provide military families and their children with the best possible child care options. DoD currently oversees 800 Child Development Centers (CDC) lo-

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cated on military installations worldwide. These centers offer a safe child care environment and meet professional standards for early childhood education. DoD also oversees the Family Child Care (FCC) programs. These programs provide in-home care by installation-certiﬁed providers. FCC helps bridge gaps in child care when the CDC does not entirely meet the child care needs of the family. Family Service Centers, youth centers, referral ofﬁces and the CDC have lists of approved homes and providers.

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Navy Child and Youth Programs (866) NAVY-CDC (1-866-628-9232) NAS Dam Neck Annex, VA CDC 492-8685 Willoughby CDC 444-3008 NAVSTA Norfolk CDC 444-3239; Youth Center 444-8259 JEB Little Creek CDC 462-7868; Youth Center 462-8718 JEB Fort Story CDC 422-7413; Youth Center 422-7714 NAS Oceana CDC 433-3164; Youth Center 433-3976

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NWS Yorktown CDC 887-4733; Youth Center 887-4310

235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 757-664-READ (7323)

Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth CDC 967-2676; Youth Center 396-1990

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NSA Northwest Annex CDC 421-8266; Youth Center 421-8258 Child Development Homes 462-8930 Midway Manor Youth Center 444-1007 There are also four Child and Youth 24/7 Centers: NAVSTA Norfolk, 445-8815 NSA Norfolk, 444-7267 Portsmouth, 953-7050 JEB Little Creek, 462-4841

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MWR Offers Fun At On/Off-Base Recreational Facilities The Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division provides a varied program of recreation, social and community support activities on U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. Their programs provide active duty, reserve and retired Navy personnel and their families with sports and physical fitness activities, child development and youth programs and a variety of food and beverage services. Their mission is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to the retention, readiness, mental, physical and emotional well-being of Sailors. MWR programs provide on and off-base opportunities for fun – often at little or no cost – including kayaking trips, paintball, sporting events, as well as discount tickets to theme parks, concerts and movies. Many on-base services include fitness centers, crafts and hobby shops, do-it-yourself auto repair shops, golf courses, pools, bowling alleys, bingo, marinas and single-Sailor liberty programs. Before hitting the area’s theme parks or planning your next vacation to Disney World, check with your local MWR Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT) office for discounted tickets. ITT offices offer tickets to parks, museums, movie theaters, concerts and central Florida theme parks to include Walt Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios. Military discounted rates are available to active duty, retirees, DoD civilians, reservists and family members accompanied with a military ID card. For more information, visit www.mwr.navy.mil. For Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT), call or visit one of the Hampton Roads ITT offices.

LOCATIONS Dam Neck Annex Bldg. 524, 1977 Terrier Ave. (Inside the NEX Building), Virginia Beach 492-6806 Local attractions tickets only. JEB-Little Creek Bldg. 3530, 1210 Amphibious Dr., Virginia Beach 462-7665 JEB-Fort Story 720 New Guinea Rd., Fort Story 422-7472 NAS Oceana Bldg. 430, 3rd St., Virginia Beach 433-3301 NMC Portsmouth Bldg. 3, 620 John Paul Jones Cir. (Main Corridor on the 2nd ﬂoor across from NEX) 953-5439

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NAVSTA Norfolk Bldg. 1560, Mall Dr. (Inside the NEX) 4456663/6664 NWS Yorktown Bldg. 2006, Shuprer Dr., Yorktown 887-4609 NWS Cheatham Annex Bldg. 284, Williamsburg 887-7418 Local attractions tickets only NNSY Portsmouth Bldg. 1559, Scott Center Annex at George Washington Highway and Andrews St., Portsmouth 396-1776/396-1777 NSA Northwest Annex Relay Rd., Bldg. 237, Chesapeake 421-8628

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TRICARE By Deborah R. Kallgren Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

Important Info For Active Duty,

Reservists, Retirees and Family Members

If you are new to Hampton Roads, it probably won’t take you long to fit in. Not only are the local people welcoming, but you have a lot of military company here too. And there are lots of military retirees representing all branches of services. And at some point, they all need a doctor! For those reasons, Hampton Roads has some of the finest military medical facilities in the world. There are more than 100,000 active duty service members and approximately 430,000 TRICARE beneficiaries in the area. That translates into a lot of choices for you when it comes to your health care. Hampton Roads has several military treatment facilities (MTFs) and clinics and they all handle TRICARE, your military health benefit. There are also private hospitals and outpatient treatment clinics for those who want civilian health care and specialty clinics. TRICARE Hampton Roads is part of the larger TRICARE North region and the contractor is HealthNet Federal Services. HealthNet works with the MTF’s to supplement your care with a network of civilian hospitals, doctors and pharmacies. This network provides easy access to high-quality health care within easy reach of where you live or work. Active duty personnel have TRICARE Prime and are assigned their own primary care manager team based on the location where they work. This helps ensure continuity of care and guarantees that active duty service members receive medical care in military clinics and hospitals and the care is near their workplace. Family members and retirees under 65 can choose from three options of TRICARE, allowing the flexibility to choose the plan that best meets their needs.

TRICARE — The Basics You may be tempted to think of TRICARE as your health insurance policy. It is similar to insurance, but in reality TRICARE is a beneﬁt – an entitlement – of the active duty or retiree’s service to the nation. TRICARE is managed health care. It is managed by the military in conjunction with civilian contractors. Managed care means that you have a doctor or health care professional who coordinates how your health care needs are met. Think of them as your personal health care manager. They arrange referral appointments for specialty care if you need a specialist.

TRICARE is for active duty and retired members of uniformed services, their families and survivors. Reservists and their family members are also covered by TRICARE, although coverage depends upon the length of the reservist’s orders. TRICARE brings together the health care resources of the Navy, Army and Air Force and supplements them with networks of civilian health care professionals to provide the best access and highest quality service while supporting its core constituents - those involved in military operations.

Who is eligible for TRICARE? Active duty and retired members and their families and survivors of all uniformed services who are not eligible for Medicare, are all eligible for TRICARE. Reservists on active duty are covered by TRICARE (amount of coverage is based on length of orders) and their family members are covered when their reservist’s orders are for more than 30 days. Active duty service members (including reservists) must update their DEERS information and enroll in TRICARE upon arrival at each new duty station and they receive their TRICARE Prime benefit at a military clinic or hospital near where they work. For other beneficiaries, TRICARE offers three options for health care: TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Extra and TRICARE Standard. Call HealthNet at (877) TRICARE (8742273) to learn which TRICARE option is best for you or your family. When on military duty, reservists are covered for any injury, illness or disease contracted or aggravated in the line of duty. This includes traveling directly to and from the place where they perform military duty. When ordered to active duty for more than 30 consecutive days, reservists have comprehensive health care coverage under TRICARE. The reserve benefit is currently undergoing some enhancements, so it is best to contact HealthNet for the latest information. Military retirees and family members who are over 65 and have Medicare Part B have TRICARE For Life (TFL). TFL is the last payer after Medicare and other health insurance.

TRICARE Prime With this option, most health care is provided by a military treatment facility, supplemented by HealthNet. (All active duty service members and activated reservists/National Guardsmen must enroll in TRICARE Prime.) There is no enrollment fee for TRICARE Prime for Active Duty Family Members, but they must complete an enrollment form. Beneﬁciaries choosing TRICARE Prime will have a Primary Care Manager who coordinates your health care needs and refers you to a specialist when the need arises. The Primary Care Manager also: • Provides and coordinates your routine health care. • Maintains your health records.

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• Refers you to specialists, when needed (specialty care must be arranged and approved by your Primary Care Manager). Advantages: • No enrollment fee for active duty and families • No cost shares for active duty family members (except for pharmacy, the point-of-service feature and the program for persons with disabilities); no costs for active duty member • Guaranteed appointments • Primary Care Manager supervises and coordinates care • Away-from-home emergency coverage If you have other health care insurance, TRICARE Prime may not be your best option. Call HealthNet for more information.

TRICARE Extra Under this option, you choose a doctor, hospital or other medical provider listed from the Managed Care Support Contractor Provider Directory Listings. If you need help, contact HealthNet or visit a Health Beneﬁts Advisor (HBA) at the MTF or military clinic. Anyone who is eligible for TRICARE Standard may use TRICARE Extra. TRICARE Extra offers savings over TRICARE Standard, because the doctors and health care providers are in the TRICARE network. Advantages: • Co-payment is 5 percent less than TRICARE Standard • No balance billing • No enrollment fee • No forms to ﬁle • You may also use TRICARE Standard Disadvantages: • Annual deductible must be met • 15 percent cost share when seen by civilian network provider • Care may not be available at military facility

TRICARE Standard With this option, you have the most flexibility to see the authorized provider of your choice. People who are happy with coverage from a current civilian provider often choose this plan. But having this flexibility means that care generally costs more out of your pocket. Any needed treatment may be available at a military facility, if space allows and after TRICARE Prime patients have been served. This option may be used by beneficiaries who have other health insurance (TRICARE Standard becomes the last payer). Advantages: • Broadest choice of providers • Widely available • No enrollment fee • You may also use TRICARE Extra PAGE 14 | WELCOME ABOARD | Spring 2011

ture is $3 for generics and $9 for name-brand drugs - up to a 30-day supply.

Disadvantages: • Annual deductible must be met • 20 percent cost share when seen by civilian non-network provider • You must ﬁle your own claims • Care may not be available at military facility

If none of these options are available, you may use a non-Network Pharmacy, but your out-of-pocket costs will be higher. There is an annual deductible for this option plus a $9 or 20 percent cost share (whichever is greater). You may have to pay the bill upfront and then ﬁle a claim for reimbursement.

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As always, you and the government save money when you use the MTF and TRICARE Home Delivery pharmacies to ﬁll your prescriptions.

The Pharmacy benefit has four options to meet your lifestyle. Your best option is still the Military Treatment Facility or Clinic Pharmacy where there is no cost to you for prescriptions. With TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery (formerly called TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy), you may receive up to a 90-day supply for most medications via home delivery for $3 and the medications will be delivered to your home. Once you’re registered, refills may be requested by mail, phone or online. This option works well for maintenance medications (including birth control pills) that are used on a regular basis. If you’re already having prescriptions filled at a TRICARE network pharmacy and you’d like to switch to home delivery, you can quickly and easily convert your prescriptions to the home delivery option in approximately 4-7 minutes. Contact Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303 or www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE for more information. TRICARE Network Pharmacies are those pharmacies in town that have contracted with TRICARE to fill your prescriptions. The co-pay struc-

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Hampton Roads Rich In History, Diversity, Quality of Life The Hampton Roads region is located in Southeastern Virginia along the East Coast of the United States. The region is the birthplace of Colonial America, merging centuries of history with rich culture, beautiful waterfront landscapes, livable communities, modern technology, economic prosperity, a thriving maritime industry and a strong military presence. Hampton Roads is actually made up of seven independent cities. Like other major metropolitan areas, it may be difďŹ cult at ďŹ rst to ďŹ gure out where one city leaves off and the next begins. Many people of the southeastern area of Virginia still refer to the region as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tidewater.â&#x20AC;? With a landmass of nearly 1,500 square miles and a population of more than 1.7 million people, Hampton Roads is the 36th largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States. Sponsored by the Virginia Company of London, 108 European adventurers completed their arduous four-month journey across the Atlantic Ocean from England to try to establish a permanent colony in the New World. They arrived at Cape Henry in 1607, explored the surrounding rivers and bays, stopping at what today is Norfolk and Hampton, before eventually ďŹ nding a safe haven at Jamestown.

stars. Family entertainment is central. Hampton Roads is home to the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth and the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach. Local libraries are bursting at the seams with special programming for children and adults. Spend a quiet summer afternoon ďŹ shing at Grandview Pier in Hampton. In the fall, whale watch off the shores of Virginia Beach. From opera to bluegrass and from city dwelling to farm life, it is easy to ďŹ nd something appealing, whether the niche is a small urban neighborhood like Ghent in Norfolk or the rural landscapes of Suffolk. Get to know the communities of Hampton Roads and its 400 years of history and see why so many call Hampton Roads home.

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HAMPTON Hampton is one of America’s oldest cities and with a proud and rich history and is one of the fastest growing cities in the region. Hampton is the most populous settlement with the name and is the sixth most populous city in Virginia. Hampton’s history is traced to April 30, 1607 when Captain John Smith and company landed at Kecoughtan. They declared the land brought them “great comfort,” before continuing upriver to establish Jamestown. On October 1, 1609, Fort Algernourne, one of America’s first forts, was constructed at Point Comfort – the site several fortifications would occupy. It was on July 9, 1610 that the English came to dwell at Kecoughtan, a word that means “inhabitants of a great town.” Hampton is nestled along the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and graced with miles of shoreline and breathtaking water views. Hampton has a distinct small-town feel with little traffic and an abundance of amenities. With an average commute time of 20 minutes, Hampton is literally in the heart of Hampton Roads. Like most cities in Hampton Roads, Hampton also has a strong military presence. Fort Monroe is headquarters for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and Langley Air Force Base hosts the 1st Fighter Wing and Air Combat Command. As the home of NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton lays claim to the birth of the American space program – the first training ground for American astronauts like John Glenn and Alan Shepherd and the Mercury Seven.

In addition to the cost of living being well below the national average, Hampton has one of the lowest crime rates in the region and was rated as one of the “Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine. Hampton was also recently named one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” in the first-ever national competition held by America’s Promise. Hampton’s impressive School Division ranks number two in the state for National Board Certified teachers. The school’s parent approval rating is 20 percent above the national average. The school division prides itself on the individual development of every child with its many progressive programming choices offered to parents and students. Other private, parochial and exceptional institutions of higher learning also abound, including Hampton University and the College of William and Mary. Hampton offers exciting nightlife and family entertainment with endless choices to spend leisure time. With its prime waterfront location, boating is one of the most popular activities. The city has numerous cultural treasures, a vibrant arts community, distinctive festivals and signature events. Feature parks, nature preserves, community centers, public golf courses, classes or programs are available for almost any hobby or interest. Hampton’s neighborhoods are rich with heritage and diversity. Choose from beautiful waterfront properties, convenient downtown living, exquisite turn-of-the century Victorians, charming sea cottages, new urban condominiums or custom homes to find the perfect one to call your own.

Virginia Air and Space Center features more than 100 historic, aeronautic and space exhibits and a giant IMAX movie screen. The 400seat American Theatre attracts nationally known performers to its 1912 décor. Langley Speedway offers NASCAR fans an outlet for their “need for speed.” Call 865-RACE (7223) for more information about the track and for upcoming races. PAGE 22 | WELCOME ABOARD | Spring 2011

continued from page 10 An additional component of military child care is the School Age Care (SAC) program. SAC meets the needs of children ages six to 12 years of age and provides before and after school care as well as summer and holiday programs. Additional support for families with children over the age of 12 can be found through the youth and teen programs often sponsored by youth services and community centers.

Hampton Roads offers a number of excellent child care options, including the Navy Child Development Centers and Navy-sponsored Child Development Home program. A list of potential providers can be matched to the client based on proximity to the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work or home.

Planning Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childcare Resource and Referral Service. The Planning Council, contracted by the Virginia Department of Social Services, trains child care providers and helps parents locate quality child care. Referrals may be received by calling the Child Care Answer Line at 622-9268 ext. 3045 or 3051, by E-mailing lspencer@ theplanningcouncil.org or by visiting www.theplanningcouncil.org/ childreferral.htm. Parents are urged to research each child care facility thoroughly before settling on a particular one. Ask when the center or home facility will be open. Be sure to verify fees upfront and before signing any contract. Ask how the program is administered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether snacks and meals are offered, what the adult-to-child ratio is and what the age ranges are for children. Visit the facility to learn more about it, including its licensing and accreditation.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) provides free child care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old when active duty and/or family members have medical appointments at NMCP. You will need the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current immunization record. For reservations or more information, call 953-6873. Finding quality accessible and affordable child care is possible for every military family. National Military Family Association, Military OneSource, the Child Care Aware Hotline (800) 424-2246 and Military Homefront all provide information about child care resources. For additional choices in the Hampton Roads community, contact The

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NEWPORT NEWS The City of Newport News was formally organized and became independent of Warwick County in 1896 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly. It was one of only a few cities in Virginia to be newly established without earlier incorporation as a town. Newport News is currently ranked as Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ fth largest incorporated city by population and is located at the southwestern end of the Virginia Peninsula on the north shore of the James River, thus playing a huge role in the maritime industry. The original area near the mouth of the James River was ďŹ rst referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Newportes Newesâ&#x20AC;? as early as 1621. The source of the name Newport News is not known with certainty. Several versions are recorded and it is subject of popular speculation locally. The best known explanation holds that when an early group of Jamestown colonists left to return to England during the Starving Time at Jamestown in the Colony of Virginia. While aboard a ship of Captain Christopher Newport, colonists encountered another ďŹ&#x201A;eet of supply ships under the new Governor Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr in the James River off Mulberry Island with reinforcements of men and supplies. The new governor ordered them to turn around and return to Jamestown. Under this theory, the community was named for Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;good news.â&#x20AC;? Another possibility is that the community may have derived its name from an old English word â&#x20AC;&#x153;newsâ&#x20AC;? meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;new town.â&#x20AC;? At least one source claims that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? arose from the original settlementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being rebuilt after a ďŹ re. The City of Newport News was essentially founded by Collis P. Hun-

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1930s, including the ďŹ rst nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and is today the sole builder of the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carriers. The ďŹ rst vessel built by the yard was the tugboat Dorothy. Newport News is also home to the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fort Eustis, home of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and to the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, featuring traditional and experimental devices like the Avro-Car which resembles a ďŹ&#x201A;ying saucer. The city provides residents and visitors with plenty to do. History buffs can stroll through Civil War battleďŹ elds and 1862 Peninsula Campaign sites or peruse the exhibits at The Marinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum, which records 3,000 years of maritime history. Children of all ages love the Virginia Living Museum, where they can see endangered red wolves, get up close to loggerhead turtles and moon jellies, see ďŹ sh with no eyes and frogs that change colors or even touch live spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. The living exhibits depict Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural heritage from the mountains to the sea and introduces visitors to more than 250 living species native to Virginia through exhibits, discovery centers and interactive hands-on exhibits.

Newport News is also home to 32 city parks, including one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Newport News Park is a magniďŹ cent 8,000 acre-oasis home to an incredible variety of native wildlife â&#x20AC;&#x201C; deer, foxes, otter, raccoon and beaver, to name a few â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all found in a natural setting of lush woodlands, ďŹ&#x201A;owering meadows and shimmering lakes. Its unique natural beauty makes Newport News Park a favorite destination for campers who love the great outdoors, with the convenience of being just moments away from the multitude of activities and attractions the surrounding area provides. The park Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Museum features 188 campsites spaciously arranged throughout natural woodlands and more than 30 miles of biking and hiking trails, picnic shelters, paddleboat and canoe rentals and ďŹ shing.

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NORFOLK

Norfolk is named for the large natural harbor of the same name located at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. The city is bordered to the west by the Elizabeth River and to the north by the Chesapeake Bay. One of the oldest of the Hampton Roads cities, Norfolk is considered to be the historic, urban, financial and cultural center of the region. Norfolk hosts the region’s international airport, is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast and is Virginia’s second-largest incorporated city. Established in 1624, the city was the colony’s most prosperous town by 1775. It was an important port for exporting goods to the British Isles and beyond. But on New Year’s Day 1776, during the threeday siege of the Revolutionary War, cannonballs and fires destroyed most of Norfolk’s early structures. In the spring of 1862, the Battle of Hampton Roads took place off the northwest shore of the city’s Sewell’s Point Peninsula, marking the first fight between two ironclads, USS Monitor and CSS Virginia. 1907 brought both the Virginian Railway and the Jamestown Exposition to Sewell’s Point. The large naval Review at the exposition, demonstrated the Peninsula’s favorable location and laid the groundwork for the world’s largest Naval base. By 1917, as the United States built up to enter World War I, Naval Air Station Hampton Roads had been constructed. Now home to Naval Station Norfolk, the largest Navy base in the world, it is impossible to miss the im-

print of the Navy at work and at play. There is no question about it – Norfolk is a Navy town. The city has created a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. The world’s largest military alliance, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has its defense headquarters here. The city also has the corporate headquarters of Norfolk Southern Railway, one of North America’s principal Class I railroads and Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company. As the city is bordered by multiple bodies of water, Norfolk has many miles of riverfront and bay front property. It is linked to its neighbors by an extensive network of Interstate highways, bridges, tunnels and bridge-tunnel complexes. Norfolk’s easily-walked downtown waterfront boasts attractions such as the battleship USS Wisconsin, a salute to the city’s long-standing relationship with the Navy and Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, an interactive science and technology. Tugboats and visiting cruise ships share the waters with sailboats and merchant ships. Other treasures include The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk Botanical Gardens and the Virginia Zoological Park. The Norfolk Botanical Garden, which opened in 1939, is a 155-acre botanical garden and arboretum located near the Norfolk International Airport and is open year round. Norfolk has been recognized as a Tree City and its neighborhoods have extensive trees and ﬂowers. The Virginia Zoological Park, which opened in 1900, is a 65-acre zoo

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PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth is a port city big on charm and history, despite the small population and being the smallest in Hampton Roads. It was founded in 1752 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on behalf of Col. William Crawford, a wealthy merchant and ship owner, who dedicated the four corners of High and Court Streets for a church, a market, a courthouse and a jail. It was named for Portsmouth, England.

Directly opposite of Norfolk, the city of Portsmouth has miles of waterfront on the Elizabeth River as part of the harbor of Hampton Roads and is another Hampton Roads community that boasts a lot of waterfront shorelines. Portsmouth is connected to the rest of Hampton Roads by two underwater tunnels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Midtown and Downtown tunnels. Portsmouth is also home to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Established in the 1830s, the facility is the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest continuously operating medical hospital. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the oldest shipyard in the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; actually located in Portsmouth despite the name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a historic and active U.S. Navy facility that builds, remodels and repairs all classes of Navy ships. Portsmouth is also headquarters to the Coast Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fifth District and the Coast Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Integrated Support Command.

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SUFFOLK Of all the Hampton Roads communities, Suffolk offers the greatest opportunity for a little extra acreage for real country living. Geographically, Suffolk is the largest independent city in land area in the entire Commonwealth. Though it is the largest of the cities in Hampton Roads, it has the smallest population. Suffolk was founded by English colonists in 1742 as a port town on the Nansemond River as part of the Virginia Colony. Originally known as Constant’s Warehouse, for John Constant, Suffolk was renamed after Royal Governor William Gooch’s home of Suffolk County in East Anglia in England. Before European contact, indigenous tribes lived in the region for thousands of years. At the time of English settlement, the Nansemond Indians lived along the river. In the early colonial years, the English cultivated tobacco as a commodity crop, but later turned to mixed farming. During the Civil War, Riddick’s Folly House Museum served as headquarters for the Union army. And at that time, the Great Dismal Swamp, which occupies much of the eastern part of the city, was a hideout for runaway slaves. Burned by the British in 1779 and damaged by other ﬁres throughout the next century, Suffolk survived to become a city in 1910. In 1974, it became the present City of Suffolk, consolidating with the towns of Holland and Whaleyville and the County of Nansemond. The end result was a new municipality encompassing a total of 430 square miles, making it the largest city in land area in Virginia and the 11th largest in the country.

Peanuts. In 1912, an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici moved from Pennsylvania to Suffolk and opened Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. For many years, the call-letters of local AM radio station WLPM stood for World’s Largest Peanut Market. Today, Suffolk remains a major peanut processing center and transportation hub. Each year in the fall, the City of Suffolk hosts Suffolk Festivals Incorporated’s annual Peanut Fest. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the festival. This family-friendly event honors the city’s agriculture heritage and devotion to peanuts. The festival hosts to as many as 200,000 visitors over four days, attracting people from as far north as Canada, stretching down the east coast and to the mid-west. The event is a good opportunity to create new memories and family traditions. The charisma of Suffolk is clear and its population is expected to more than double in the next 20 years. But the city is careful about development and preserving the landscape while creating communities for new residents. The revitalized downtown features historical attractions as well as shopping and dining. Newer developments offer residents the option of suburban-style living. Country living provides outdoors-types with plenty to do as well. From freefall skydiving with U.S. Parachute Association to ﬁshing along the city’s 8,000 acres of waterways – the city is certain to keep you adrenaline ﬂowing. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers a nice getaway to bicycle, hike, bird watch or just to enjoy a family picnic. The refuge consists of over 112,000 acres of forested wetlands.

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VIRGINIA BEACH The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach ranks as the 42nd largest city in the United States. Virginia Beach began as a small resort area in Princess Anne County after the 1888 arrival of rail service and electricity and the opening of the original Princess Anne Hotel at the oceanfront near the tiny community of Seatack. The growing resort of Virginia Beach became an incorporated town in 1906 and an incorporated city in 1952. Although the resort was initially dependent upon railroad and electric trolley service, the completion of Virginia Beach Boulevard in 1922, which extended from Norfolk to the oceanfront, opened the way for automobiles, buses, trucks and passenger rail service, the latter of which was eventually discontinued. Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels and restaurants along its oceanfront. Every year the city hosts the East Coast Surﬁng Championship as well as the North American Sand Soccer Championship. The city features 79 miles of scenic waterway, 60 miles of bike paths, 38 miles of shoreline and 28 miles of public beach. In fact, the city is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the longest pleasure beach in the world, which is located near the longest bridge-tunnel complex in the world – the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

Although Virginia Beach is best known for its tourism, the military and agribusiness sectors contribute considerably to the city’s economy. Virginia Beach is home to three military installations – Naval Air Station Oceana, NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The “sound of freedom” ﬁlls the sky every day as Navy jets swoop through the air on training missions. The city’s economy also contains a large retail component which includes the North American headquarters of Stihl. Other major employers include GEICO, Amerigroup and the Navy Exchange Service Command. Virginia Beach is home to 203 city parks, covering more than 4,000 acres, including neighborhood, community and district parks, as well as one regional park, two state parks and three national wildlife refuges. Each park is unique and offers something for everyone, from wide open spaces to playgrounds, picnic shelters and baseball ﬁelds. For those who prefer indoor recreation, residents can get in shape at one of six community recreation centers. The city is planning a brand new community center for the Bayside area known as Williams Farm.

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But perhaps one of the most well-known parks is the world-renowned Mount Trashmore Park, clearly visible from I-264 when traveling to the oceanfront. The park is 165 acres and is the highest point in Virginia Beach. The mountain is 60 feet high and more than 800 feet long and was created by compacting layers of solid waste and clean soil. When it opened in 1973, Mount Trashmore was the ﬁrst park in the world to be created from a waste landﬁll. The name is a play on “Mount Rushmore” and was coined as a nickname by city residents watching its construction. For those in the mood for a little music or art, Virginia Beach serves up both with style. The 20,000-seat Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater features national acts, while the Contemporary Art Museum of Virginia features internationally renowned artists, as well as regional and local favorites.

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objective. All undergraduate and graduate courses are offered from regionally accredited institutions and are fully transferable. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) offers a wide range of examinations and a distance-learning program. Futher information is available at www.dantes.doded.mil. Interested Sailors and Marines should contact their local Navy College Ofﬁce. For those who are not near a Navy College Ofﬁce, contact the Navy College Center in Pensacola, Fla., for more information. Professional counselors staff the Navy College Center, answer phone calls and respond to E-mail inquiries. Call (877) 253-7122 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. CST, 7 days a week or visit https://www. navycollege.navy.mil.

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On Base Institutions American Preparatory Institute www.api.ctcd.org NAVSTA Norfolk 440-8700 Navy College Learning Program 423-3235

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Beach, 468-0099

Cape Henry Collegiate 1320 Mill Dam Rd., Virginia Beach, 481-2446

Court Sreet Academy 447 Court St., Portsmouth, 393-2312

Chesapeake Bay Academy 821 Baker Rd., Virginia Beach, 497-6200

Crawford Day SchooL 825 Crawford Pkwy., Portsmouth, 393-0061

Hampton Roads Academy 739 Academy Ln., Newport News, 884-9100

East End Academy 2000 27th St., Newport News, 247-0039

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk, 539-8789

East Beach Montessori School 4491 Pleasant Ave., Norfolk, 739-5626

Norfolk Academy 1585 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, 461-6236

Ghent Montessori School 610 Mowbray Arch, Norfolk, 622-8174

Norfolk Collegiate School 7336 Granby St., Norfolk, 480-1495

Greenbrier Montessori School 1100 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, 549-8584

Ryan Academy/Building Blocks of Norfolk 844 Jerome Ave., Norfolk, 583-7926

Hampton Roads Montessori School Inc. 610 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News, 873-8950

Virginia Beach Friends School 1537 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, 428-7534

McLea Day School 745 Bancker Rd., Norfolk, 587-7841

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Baylake Pines Private School 4444 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, 464-4636

Montessori Laboratory School 1101 Madison Plaza, Chesapeake, 548-8762

Beach Montessori School/Summit Tutoring Center 1101 Eaglewood Dr., Virginia Beach, 428-5437

Oaktree Academy 817 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, 248-9560

Children’s House of Galilee 3928 Paciﬁc Ave., Virginia Beach, 428-1034

Rollingwood Academy 1752 Prodan Ln., Virginia Beach, 430-8244

Christopher Academy 3300 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth, 484-6776

Town & Country Day School 1421 Kempsville Rd., Norfolk, 461-5456

Courthouse Montessori School 1305 Windmill Point Cres., Virginia

The Williams School 419 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, 627-1383

Catholic Schools:

St. Pius X School 7800 Halprin Dr., Norfolk, 587-6171

Richmond Diocese 7800 Carousel Ln., Richmond, (804) 359-5661

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All Saints’ Episcopal Day School 1969 Woodside Ln., Virginia Beach, 481-0577 Alliance Christian Schools 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, 488-5552

Holy Trinity Parish School 154 W. Government Ave., Norfolk, 583-1873

Alpha Beta Cappa Christian Academy 7425 Chesapeake Blvd., Norfolk, 857-5215

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School 52 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, 596-2754

Anchor Christian School 3624 Dupont Cir., Virginia Beach, 460-0024

Peninsula Catholic High School 600 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, 596-7247

Atlantic Shores Christian Schools (Jr./Sr. High) 1217 N. Centerville Tnpk., Chesapeake, 479-9598

Portsmouth Catholic Elementary School 2301 Oregan Ave., Portsmouth, 488-6744 Star of the Sea Catholic School 309 15th St., Virginia Beach, 428-9400 St. Gregory the Great School 5343 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, 497-1811 St. John the Apostle 1968 Sandbridge Rd., Virginia Beach, 821-1100 St. Mary Star of the Sea School 14 N. Willard Ave., Hampton, 723-6358 St. Matthew School 3316 Sandra Ln., Virginia Beach, 420-2455 St. Patrick Catholic School 1000 Bolling Ave., Norfolk, 440-5500

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JEB Little Creek-Fort Story 363-3939 NMC Portsmouth 953-6007 NAVSTA Norfolk 489-7397 NSA, Northwest Annex 421-8210 or 491-3749 Troy University www.troy.edu Dam Neck Annex 425-1056 NAS Oceana 425-2066

NMC Portsmouth 953-9321 JEB Little Creek-Fort Story 460-2736 NAVSTA Norfolk (CEP-87) 451-5116 Langley 766-3611 Ft. Monroe 788-3137 Ft. Lee (804) 765-3570 Ft. Eustis 847-6433

Saint Leo University www.saintleo.edu South Hampton Roads Center 464-6449 or 464-0242 NAS Oceans 428-8395 NAVSTA Norfolk 489-0969 Langley 755-3049 Ft. Lee (804) 861-9634 Ft. Eustis 887-1166 Southern Illinois University www.wed.siu.edu/public1 Dam Neck Annex 422-4352 Tidewater Community College www.tcc.edu Dam Neck Annex 491-3749 NAS Oceana 491-4385

he Virginia Rush offers playing experiences for U4 - U10 players in the greater Hampton Roads Community. Players are able to play in both fall and spring seasons or just one season. Spring registration has begun and will run through March. The season will start March 26th and ends May 21st. We do accept late registrations on a space available basis.

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vaccine is required for all children entering the 6th grade, if at least five years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. • Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine – All susceptible children born on and after January 1, 1997, shall be required to have one dose of chickenpox vaccine administered at age 12 months or older. Effective March 3, 2010, a second dose must be administered prior to entering kindergarten but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 2. Minimum immunizations requirements for entry into child care and school is available at the Virginia Department of Health website. Any child whose immunizations are incomplete may be admitted conditionally, if the parent or guardian provides documentation at the time of enrollment, that the child has received at least one dose of the required immunizations and has a written schedule for completing the remaining doses within 90 days. No certificate of immunization shall be required for the admission to school of any student if: 1. The student or his parent submits an affidavit to the admitting official stating that the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the student’s religious tenets or practices; or 2. The school has written certification from a licensed physician or a local health department that one or more of the required immunizations may be detrimental to the student’s health, indicating the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition or circumstance that contraindicates immunization. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: The child’s Federal Social Security Number (SSN) must be provided upon enrollment or within 90 days thereafter. However, a child may not be excluded from school if a SSN is not provided. The division superintendent

or a person acting on his behalf may waive this requirement if he ﬁnds that an individual is not eligible to obtain a SSN in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Education or if the parent is unwilling to provide such number. School divisions may assign a student who receives a waiver an alphanumeric number as a substitute for the SSN. EXPULSION STATEMENT: When a student is registered, the parent must provide a sworn statement about whether the child has been expelled. The statement must indicate whether the child has been expelled from attending a private school or another public school in Virginia or a school in another state for an offense involving weapons, alcohol or drugs or for willful inﬂiction of injury to another person. INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN: Copies of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) must be submitted for children who require Special Education or have developmental disabilities. This includes any partial or completed evaluative testing performed by previous schools. ENROLLMENT OF HOMELESS STUDENTS: Project HOPE ensures the enrollment, attendance and the success of homeless children and youth in school through public awareness efforts across the commonwealth and subgrants to local school divisions. Education specialists at Fleet and Family Support Centers have additional information and phone numbers for area schools and community agencies. Some Hampton Roads area schools require children rent or purchase their textbooks. The rental amount varies by school district or grade and must be paid upon enrollment.

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Calvary Christian Academy 2311 Tower Place, Hampton, 325-4222

Faith Academy School of Excellence 1010 E. 26th St., Norfolk, 624-1724

Calvary Christian School System 2311 E. Little Creek Rd., Norfolk, 480-4400

Faith Outreach Education Center 3105 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 838-8949

Calvary Classical School 403 Whealton Rd., Hampton, 262-0062

First Baptist Christian School 237 N. Main St., Suffolk, 925-0274

Canterbury Day School 3164 Magic Hollow Rd., Virginia Beach, 468-2245 Cathedral of Faith Christian School 2020 Portlock Rd., Chesapeake, 545-8050

Fox Hill Private School 415 Fox Hill Rd., Hampton, 851-0617 Gateway Christian Schools 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, 499-6551

Cedar Road Christian Academy 916 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, 547-9553

Greenbrier Enrichment Center & School 825 Greenbrier Pkwy., Chesapeake, 548-9280

Central Christian Academy 1200 Hodges Ferry Rd., Portsmouth, 488-4477

Gloria Dei Lutheran School 250 Fox Hill Rd., Hampton, 851-2838

Chesapeake Christian Academy 1229 Hazel Ave., Chesapeake, 420-9504

Grace Baptist School of Norfolk 3423 Sewells Point Rd., Norfolk, 853-6049

Churchland Country Day School 4249 Taylor Rd., Chesapeake, 484-8783

Greenhill Farms Christian Academy 969 Philpotts Rd., Norfolk, 853-0111

Coastal Christian Academy 640 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, 217-2151 Cook’s Day School 22 Marple Ln., Hampton, 838-1221 Cornerstone Christian School 1212 Willow Ave., Chesapeake, 424-7230

Level Green Baptist 1305 Level Green Blvd., Virginia Beach, 424-1279

Holy Tabernacle Christian Academy 14749 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 886-9515

Ivy League Academy 520 Constitution Dr., Virginia Beach, 499-6064 Kempsville Academy, Inc. 1458 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, 467-1234 Kempsville Presbyterian Church Day School 805 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, 495-1913 King’s Grant Day School 873 Little Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, 431-9744

Hebrew Academy of Tidewater 5000 Corporate Woods Dr. Suite 180, Virginia Beach, 424-4327

Emmanuel Lutheran School 23 Semple Farm Rd., Hampton, 865-7800

Holloman Child Development and Education Center 1520 Todds Ln., Hampton, 838-3188

Norfolk Christian Lower Schools 255 Thole St., Norfolk, 440-5388 Norfolk Christian Lower Schools 1265 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, 428-1284 Old Donation Episcopal Day School 4449 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach, 497-0563

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Hampton Christian Schools 2424 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, 838-7538

Denbigh Christian Academy School 1233 Shields Rd., Newport News, 874-8661

New Light School OF Excellence 5549 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 420-0945

PENINSULA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Greenbrier Christian Academy 311 Kempsville Rd., Chesapeake 547-9595

Hampton Montessori School, Inc 225 Chapel St. Hampton, 723-1428

Mount Pleasant Christian School 1613 Mount Pleasant Rd., Chesapeake, 482-9557

Independence Christian School 4413 Wishart Rd., Virginia Beach, 464-4941

Great Hope Baptist School 1401 S. Battleﬁeld Blvd., Chesapeake, 482-5121

Denbigh Baptist Christian School 13010 Mitchell Point Rd., Newport News, 249-2654

Mount Lebanon Christian Academy 884 Bells Mill Rd., Chesapeake, 547-3388

Indian Creek-Welcome Independent Baptist Church School 1200 Kempsville Rd., Chesapeake, 547-3552

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Olivet Christian 14425 Old Couthouse Way, Newport News, 877-1159

Portsmouth Christian Schools 3214 Elliott Ave., Portsmouth, 393-0725

Summit Christian Academy 69 Saunders Rd., Newport News, 599-9424

Trinity Lutheran School 6812 River Rd., Newport News, 245-2576

Ocean View Christian Academy 9504 Selby Place, Norfolk, 583-1808

Providence Baptist School & Day Care 501 Providence Rd., Chesapeake, 523-6480

Sweethaven Christian Academy 5000 W. Norfolk Rd., Portsmouth, 484-4082

Trinity Lutheran School 6001 Granby St., Norfolk, 489-2732

Tabernacle Baptist Church of Virginia Beach 717 Whitehurst Landing Rd., Virginia Beach, 424-4673

Virginia Beach Christian Academy 5277 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, 473-1190

Open Door Chrisitan Academy 3177 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, 340-6683 Orcutt Baptist School 653 Baxter Ln., Newport News, 249-2323

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 45 Main St., Newport News, 596-0371 St. Christopher School 3300 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth, 484-6776

Park View Elementary 260 Elm Ave., Portsmouth, 393-8647

St. Mary Academy 921 Holt St., Norfolk, 622-7246

Parkdale Private School 321 Virginian Dr., Norfolk, 583-5989

StoneBridge School 4810 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, 488-7586

Parkview Christian Academy/Child Development Center 1116 Briarﬁeld Rd., Newport News, 826-4074

Stonebridge School 1629-A Jolliff Rd., Chesapeake, 488-2214

Tabernacle of Prayer Christian School 3611 Colley Ave., Norfolk, 625-4977 Tidewater Adventist Academy 1136 Centerville Tnpk., Chesapeake, 479-0007 Tidewater Christian Academy 5225 Elmhurst Ave., Norfolk, 857-5358 Toras Chaim 3110 Sterling Point Dr., Portsmouth, 686-2480

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www.greenbriermall.com La Promenade Distinctive Shoppes 1860 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach,422-8839 lapromenadeshoppes.com

Galeria, Ltd. Antique Mall and Interiors Marketplace 7628 George Washington Memorial Hwy. Yorktown, 890-2950 www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=48989

Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Virginia Beach, 340-9340 www.lynnhavenmall.com

The Gallery at Military Circle 880 North Military Hwy. Norfolk, 461-1940 www.galleryatmilitarycircle.com Greenbrier Mall I-64 and Greenbrier Pkwy. 1401 Greenbrier Parkway S. Chesapeake, 424-7300

MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Ave. Norfolk, 627-6000 www.shopmacarthur.com

Patrick Henry Mall 12300 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, 249-4305 www.shoppatrickhenrymall.com Prime Outlets - Williamsburg 5715 Richmond Rd. Williamsburg, 565-0702 www.primeoutlets.com The Shops At Hilltop North, East & West Laskin and First Colonial Rds. Virginia Beach, 428-2224 www.hilltopshops.com

Waterside Marketplace 333 Waterside Dr. Norfolk,627-3300 www.watersidemarketplace.com Williamsburg Pottery Factory Route 60 West Lightfoot, 564-3326 www.williamsburgpottery.com

The Williamsburg Outlet Mall I-64 to Exit 234 Lightfoot, Exit Rte. 60 West 6401 Richmond Rd. Lightfoot,565-3378 www.williamsburgoutletmall.com

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Museums, Cultural Activities Thrive In Hampton Roads From catching a glimpse of ﬁne art to learning more about Colonial history with re-enactments and living history programs, there is always plenty to do at area museums. Some museums offer free admission, while others have discounts for active duty service members and their families, senior citizens and children. For a complete list of state attractions, visit www.virginia.org. MILITARY Museums: Air Power Park 413 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 727-8311 Fort Monroe’s Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Rd., Fort Monroe, 788-3391 or www.monroe.army. mil/Monroe/sites/installation/ museum/Casemate_Museum. aspx Hampton Roads Naval Museum One Waterside Dr., Suite 248 Norfolk, 322-2987 or www.hrnm.navy.mil MacArthur Memorial Museum 198 Bank St., Norfolk, 441-2965 or www.macarthurmemorial.org Mariners’ Museum 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, 596-2222 or www.mariner.org. Military Aviation Museum 1341 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, 721-7767 or www.militaryaviationmuseum.org Museum of Military History 701 Court St., Portsmouth, 393-2773

Nauticus One Waterside Dr., Norfolk, 664-1000 or www.nauticus.org Old Coast Guard Station 24th Street and Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, 422-1587 or www.oldcoastguardstation.com Old Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave., Fort Story, Virginia Beach, 422-9421 Portsmouth Lightship Museum Water and London streets, Portsmouth Waterfront, 393-8591 or www.portsnavalmuseums.com

Historical Museums: Adam Thoroughgood House 1636 Parish Rd., Virginia Beach, 385-5100

Westover Plantation 7000 Westover Rd., Charles City, VA, (804) 829-2882 or www.jamesriver plantations.org/Westover.html

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 101 Visitor Center Dr., Williamsburg, 229-1000 or www.history.org

Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Rd., (804) 829-5121 or www.shirleyplantation.com

Endview Plantation 362 Yorktown Rd., Newport News, 887-1862 or www.endview.org

U.S. Army Transportation Museum 300 Washington Blvd., Besson Hall, Fort Eustis, 878-1115 or www.transchool.eustis.army. mil/Museum/Museum.html

Evelynton Plantation 701 John Tyler Hwy., Charles City, VA, (800) 473-5075 or www.jamesriver plantations.org/Evelynton.html

Hunter House Victorian Museum 240 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, 623-9814 or www.hunterhousemuseum.org

Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Rd., Charles City, VA, (804) 829-6018 or www.berkeleyplantation.com

Virginia War Museum 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 247-8523 or www.warmuseum.org

Sherwood Forest Plantation 14501 John Tyler Memorial Hwy., Charles City, VA, (804) 829-5377 or www.sherwoodforest.org

Jamestown Settlement 2110 Jamestown Rd., Route 31 S., 253-4838, (888) 593-4682 or www.historyisfun.org

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High St., Portsmouth Waterfront, 393-8591 or www.portsnavalmuseums.com

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org/WB_house.asp Hill House 221 North St., Olde Towne Portsmouth, 393-0241 Lee Hall Mansion 163 Yorktown Rd., Newport News, 888-3371 or www.leehall.org Moses Myers House 323 E. Freemason St., Norfolk, 333-1087 or www.chrysler. org/Myers_house.asp The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center 2803 Oak Ave., Newport News, 247-2360 or www.newsomehouse.org

Ocean View Station Museum 111 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, 531-0445 or www.ovsm.org Riddick’s Folly 510 N. Main St., Suffolk, 934-0822 or www.riddicksfolly.org Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum 326 N. Main St., 923-4750, Suffolk or www.suffolktrainstation.org Suffolk Museum 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk, 923-2371

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., 441-5830 or www.norfolkbotanical garden.org

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 206 High St., Portsmouth, 393-8031 or www.vshfm.com

Norfolk History Museum 601 E. Freemason St., Norfolk, 333-1087 or www.chrysler.

The Watermen’s Museum 309 Water St., Yorktown, 887-2641 or www.watermens.org

Yorktown Battleﬁeld Colonial National Historic Parkway, Yorktown, 898-2410 Yorktown Victory Center 260 Water St., Yorktown, 8871776 or www.vshfm.com

Art Galleries and Museums: Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum 1113 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, 437-8432 or www.awhm.org Charles H. Taylor Arts Ctr. 4025 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, 727-1490 or www.hamptonarts.net Chrysler Museum of Art 245 W. Olney Rd., 664-6200 or www.chrysler.org Contemporary Art Center of Virginia 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach, 425-0000 or www.cacv.org

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Courthouse Galleries 420 High St., Portsmouth, 393-8543 or www.courthousegalleries.com d’Art Center 208 E. Main St., Norfolk, 625-4211 or www.d-artcenter.org Hampton University Museum 11 Frissell Ave., Hampton, 727-5308 or museum.hamptonu.edu Hermitage Foundation 7637 N. Shore Rd., Norfolk, 423-2052 or www.hermitagefoundation.org Peninsula Fine Arts Center 101 Museum Dr., Newport News, 596-8175 or www.pfac-va.org Portlock Galleries at Sono 3815 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, 502-4901 Visual Arts Center Gallery 340 High St., Portsmouth, 822-1888

Religious Institutions Finding a comfortable place of worship can be a first step to getting to know a new community. Whether Christian, Jewish, Muslim or Buddhist, Hampton Roads offers a wide selection of faith centers on and off the Navy bases. Most offer children’s religious education and a variety of other services and religious rituals. The following list of local faith organizations can help new residents find the right fit for their family.

Baptist

Military Christian Center

Norfolk Association, 463-6525 Portsmouth Association, 488-1162 Peninsula Association, 596-4587

464-0886

Muslim

Buddhism

Islamic Center of Tidewater, 423-8609

Wat Pasantidhamma, 238-3461

Presbyterian

Catholic

Presbytery of Eastern Virginia, 397-7063

Catholic Diocese of Richmond Central ofﬁce serves Hampton Roads, (804) 359-5661

Unitarian Universalist

Christian Science Reading Room Newport News, 499-4671 Portsmouth, 399-1468 Virginia Beach, 428-0109

Episcopalian Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, 423-8287

Greek Orthodox Norfolk, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 440-0500 Virginia Beach, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 422-5600 Newport News, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 872-8119

Hindu Hindu Temple of Hampton Roads, 382-7777

Jewish United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, 965-6100 Tidewater Jewish Foundation, 965-6111 United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula Newport News, 930-1422 Williamsburg, 645-2331

Lutheran Lutheran Council of Tidewater, 623-0155

Unitarian Church of Norfolk (Unitarian Universalist), 627-5371 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Peninsula, 249-0215

United Methodist Church Norfolk District, 473-1592 Peninsula District, 596-3476

Naval Amphibious Base Chapel Joint Forces Staff College Robert P. Taylor Memorial Chapel, 443-6121 Roman Catholic Mass and Protestant worship Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Meditation Chapel, 953-5550 Catholic Mass (Confessions by appointment) Protestant worship and Bible studies

Military Worship Services Worship services are available at the following locations. Call for worship times. Naval Station Norfolk Bldg. C-7, 444-7361 Our Lady of Victory Chapel, Catholic Mass David Adams Memorial Chapel, Protestant worship Commodore Levy Chapel, Jewish worship Masjid al Da’wah ((Naval Station Norfolk Mosque), Islamic worship

Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea, 492-6602 Protestant worship

JEB-Little Creek Base Chapel 1160 D St., 462-7427 Catholic Mass and Protestant worship

Naval Air Station Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 433-2871 Roman Catholic Mass and Protestant worship

JEB-Fort Story First Landing Chapel 600 Atlantic Ave., 422-7665 Roman Catholic mass and Protestant service PAGE 54 | WELCOME ABOARD | Spring 2011

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Nelson Chapel, 887-4711 Catholic Mass, Protestant and Pentecostal worship

Libraries Serve As Community Centers Libraries in Hampton Roads serve as much more than the traditional library with shelves and shelves of books and story time for toddlers – they are community centers that offer computer labs with free Internet access and computer classes, voter registration, DVD’s, parenting programs, drive-thru services, employment resources, book clubs and a variety of workshops to name a few. Some services are available through city library websites, such as book renewal or reservations. Books can be reserved online and picked up at some locations using drive-thru services. But perhaps best of all is the extensive listing of the multitude of classes, workshops, club meetings and library services that are posted on each branches’ website. Local libraries have continued to be a great resource for teens, offering programs from assignment alert – collecting materials for special school projects when teachers request them – to smoking cessation classes. For teens who love to read, many branches offer book discussion groups. It is not new that libraries offer terriﬁc programs for the toddler set. From regularly scheduled story times to opera, theater and music, there are plenty of options for parents and children. Keep little ones busy with regular trips to the local library and instill a love of reading and exploration at the same time. Libraries also make a great place to hold a community meeting. Many offer spaces for civic groups to gather as well as audio-visual equipment to use during the meeting. Check with your local branch to see what resources are available there. As lively community centers, today’s libraries are clearly not the quiet buildings of the past and have the materials to offer quite the introduction to Hampton Roads. www.chesapeake.lib.va.us

Northampton Branch, 936 Big Bethel Rd., 825-4558

Chesapeake Central Library, 298 Cedar Rd., 410-7100

Phoebus Branch, 1 S. Mallory St., 727-1149

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, 2726 Border Rd., 410-7036

Willow Oaks Village Square, 227 Fox Hill Rd., 850-5114

Greenbrier Library, 1214 Volvo Pkwy., 410-7058

George Wythe Law Library, 101 Kings Way, 2nd Floor, 728-2065

Indian River Library, 2320 Old Greenbrier Rd., 4107003

Newport News Public Libraries

Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Hwy., 410-7078

Main Street Library, Business Information Center and Bookmobile, 110 Main St., 591-4858

Russell Memorial Library, 2808 Taylor Rd., 410-7020

Virgil I. Grissom Library, 366 DeShazor Dr., 369-3190

South Norfolk Memorial Library, 1100 Poindexter St., 410-7048

Pearl Bailey Library, 2510 Wickham Ave., 247-8677

Chesapeake Bookmobile, 298 Cedar Rd., 23322, 410-7124

West Ave. Library, 2907 West Ave., 247-8505

Hampton Public Libraries

Public Law Library, 2501 Washington Ave. 926-8678

Chesapeake Public Libraries

www.hamptonpubliclibrary.org Main Library, 4207 Victoria Blvd., 727-1154

www.nngov.com/library

Norfolk Public Libraries

Norfolk Main Library, 235 E. Plume St., 664-7323 The Sargeant Memorial Room, 235 E. Plume St., 664-7485 Barron F. Black Branch Library, 6700 E. Tanners Creek Dr., 441-5806 Blyden Branch Library, 879 E. Princess Anne Rd., 441-2852 The Bookmobile, 858-2044

Manor Library, 1401 Elmhurst Ln., 465-2916 Portsmouth Public Law Library, 601 Court St., 393-8973

Suffolk Public Libraries www.suffolk.lib.va.us Morgan Memorial Library, 443 W. Washington St. 514-7323 North Suffolk Library, 2000 Bennett’s Creek Park Rd., 514-7150 Chuckatuck Branch Library, 5881 Godwin Blvd., 514-7310

Horace C. Downing Branch Library, 555 E. Liberty St., 441-1968

Virginia Beach Public Libraries

Janaf Branch Library, 124 Janaf Shopping Center, 441-5660

Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., 385-0120

Jordan-Newby Branch Library, 961 Park Ave., 441-2843

Bayside Special Service Library, 936 Independence Blvd., 385-2680

Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Dr., 441-2842

Bookmobile, 1503 Competitor Ct., 385-2651

Larchmont Branch Library, 6525 Hampton Blvd., 441-5335

Great Neck Area Library, 1251 Bayne Dr., 385-2606

Little Creek Branch Library, 7853 Tarpon Pl., 441-1751

Kempsville Area Library, 832 Kempsville Rd., 385-2627

Park Place Branch Library, 620 W. 29th St., 664-7330

Oceanfront Area Library, 700 Virginia Beach Blvd., 385-2640

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Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave., 441-1750

Princess Anne Area Library, 1444 Nimmo Pkwy., 385-2610

VaWyck Branch Library, 1368 DeBree Ave., 441-2844

Pungo-Blackwater Library, 916 Princess Anne Rd., 385-7790

Portsmouth Public Libraries

Special Services, 936 Independence Blvd. 385-2684

www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org Portsmouth Main Library, 601 Court St., 393-8501 Churchland Library, 4934 High St. W., 686-2538

Wahab Public Law Library, 2425 Nimmo Parkway, Judicial Center, Bldg. 10B, 385-4419

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Local Parks Provide Lots of Activities, Green Space Even though water and the related activities might be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Hampton Roads, the area is also plentiful with green parks that serve as an oasis of tranquility. Local parks offer fishing, canoeing, boating, swimming, hiking and places to run and bike. Some even offer horseback riding and archery ranges. Many host special programs such as guided nature tours, amateur stargazing, bird watching, hay rides, various workshops or even organized trips. Overall, there are far too many parks in Hampton Roads to list. Virginia Beach alone has 203, covering more than 4,000 acres. Here are some of the region’s larger parks, as well as its more unique ones. LARGER PARKS: Newport News Park presents nature lovers with a magnificent 8,000 acres of land and two fresh water reservoirs. According to city officials, it is one of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi. It offers a model airplane field, an archery range, bicycling, hiking, fishing, disc golf, horse shows, a campground, a playground, a stage and special programs. About 30 miles of trails are set aside for hikers and 10 for bikers. It is located at 13564 Jefferson Ave., I-64 Exit 250B. The park is open sunrise to sunset daily, year-round. Call 886-7912 or (800) 2038322 for more information Waller Mill Park in Williamsburg is a 2705-acre park situated around its reservoir that was opened to the public in July 1972. The 286-acre lake is open for fishing, boating, pedal boating, canoeing and kayaking with a tunnel connecting the upper and lower sections of the lake. Numerous picnic tables, four shelters, play fields and p l a y g r o u n d equipment are nestled

among the trees providing a scenic picnic area. The shelters can accommodate 25-150 people. Hiking trails provide an interesting, picturesque walk with water and wooded views. A two-mile asphalt bike trail offers a scenic connection between Mooretown and Rochambeau Roads. A short hike from the park along the asphalt bike trail will bring you to the Lookout Tower, which offers a panoramic view of the water and woodlands. It is located on Airport Rd. (Rt. 645) between I-64 and Rt. 60 West. Call 259-3778 for more information. Lone Star Park in Suffolk is a 1,063-acre wilderness park that offers 11 lakes for freshwater fishing, nature trails for hiking, picnic areas with tables and grills, a playground, a 4-mile horse trail for horseback riding, an archery range, a model airplane flying field, a fishing and crabbing pier, shoreline fishing areas, plenty of flora and fauna and friendly park rangers to welcome you. It is located at 1 Bob House Pkwy. Call 255-4308 for more information. Unique Parks: Bluebird Gap Farm in Hampton is a peaceful 60-acre farm that has more than 250 domestic and wild animals, including everything from the usual array of farm animals to a bobcat, raccoon, birds of prey, whitetail deer, tortoises and peacocks. A shelter with 4 picnic tables and charcoal grill is available on a first come, first served basis (user must provide own charcoal). Other picnic tables are placed throughout the farm for guest’s convenience. The antique display barn features snack and drink vending machines. Animal feed machines are located in several locations for those wanting a more interactive experience. Visitors will enjoy the Hampton Master Gardeners’ Display Garden and Arboretum, a large playground and public restrooms, a nature trail, a new stage with seating for special events and activities. Admission is free. The park is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. -.5 p.m. The park is closed on all major holidays, except Easter. It is located at 60 Pine Chapel Rd. Call 827-2765 more information.

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Contacting Parks: Chesapeake: 382-6411 www.chesapeake.va.us/services/depart/park-rec/index.shtml No list of Hampton Roads parks would be complete without mentioning Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 165-acre restored landďŹ ll made of compacted layers of solid waste and clean soil. Overall, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;mountainâ&#x20AC;? is 60 feet high and more than 800 feet long. But do not let its history dissuade you, because it is one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular parks. Facilities include picnic shelters, playground areas, basketball court, volleyball areas, parking, vending machines and restrooms, plus an extensive street course Skate Park which includes a seven-foot deep bowl and a massive 13.5 ft. tall vert ramp. The park also has a walking trail measuring approximately 1.45 miles. Mount Trashmore was recognized for its environmental feat and features the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water Wiseâ&#x20AC;? demonstration garden that boasts xeriscaping, where you can learn how to create a beautiful garden with minimal water requirements. It is certainly one of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one-stop-shopping recreation resources. The park is open from 7:30 a.m. until sunset and is located at 310 Edwin Dr. Call 473-5237 for more information or 385-0465 for shelter reservations. OVERALL: Parks are an often-overlooked community resource. Though the emphasis on special programs may differ from city to city, it is possible to do something different every month, or even every week, at many Hampton Roads parks. At the very least, taking a look each cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program should be part of deciding where you might want to settle.

Hampton: 727-6348 www.hampton.va.us/parks Newport News: 926-1400 www.nnparks.com Norfolk: 441-2400 www.norfolk.gov/rpos/ Portsmouth: 393-8085 www.portsmouthva.gov/parksandrec/ Suffolk: 514-7250 www.suffolk.va.us/parks Virginia Beach: 385-1100 www.vbgov.com/dept/parks To learn about park offerings and overnight accommodations: E-mail resvs@dcr.virginia.gov or call (800) 933-PARK or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/index.shtml

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DMV LOCATIONS Chesapeake 813 Greenbrier Pkwy. Chesapeake, VA 23320-3647

Vehicle Registration: While stationed in Virginia, if you purchase a vehicle, you may title and register that vehicle in your home state or you may title and register the vehicle in Virginia. Vehicles titled and registered in your name may be driven with valid out-of-state license plates if you are the sole owner. If the vehicle is co-owned and out-of-state plates are used, all co-owners must be active duty members of the Armed Forces. If all the co-owners are not active duty members, the vehicle will need to be registered in Virginia. Personnel who license their vehicle in Virginia are advised to secure a Virginia driver’s license. DMV no longer issues driver’s licenses and ID cards in DMV customer service centers. Customers receive new secure licenses and ID cards by mail.

Gloucester 6577 George Washington Memorial Hwy. Gloucester, VA 23061-3754 Hampton 8109 Roanoke Ave. Hampton, VA 23605-1637 Newport News 12730 Patrick Henry Dr. Newport News, VA 23602-9515

To title a vehicle in Virginia, submit the following to DMV: • A completed Application for Certiﬁcate of Title and Registration (form VSA 17A). Be sure to check “yes” to the question that asks if the applicant is an active member of the military. • Proof of address •Your Social Security Number • The manufacturer’s statement of origin if the vehicle is new, or • The previous owner’s title signed over to you if the vehicle is used. If you are titling a vehicle from another state, bring your title from your previous state of residence. Your name must appear on the out-of-state title as owner. Or, you may have the previous owner of the out-of-state vehicle assign the title to you.

Norfolk/Military Circle 5745 Poplar Hall Dr. Norfolk, VA 23502-3813 Norfolk/Widgeon Rd. 850 Widgeon Rd. Norfolk, VA 23513-3041 Portsmouth 6400 Bickford Pkwy. Portsmouth, VA 23703-2900

Vehicle owners must have at least the minimum amount of liability ($25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person; $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more people; and $20,000 for property damage.)

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The policy must be issued by a company licensed to operate in Virginia and must be in effect on the date of registration. If insurance is not an option, you must pay a $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee (UMV). Paying this fee does not provide insurance coverage, but it does allow you to register and operate your vehicle in Virginia for one year.

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Vehicles registered in Virginia may be required to have a city decal. If the military member solely owns the vehicle and is a resident of another state, the personal property tax will be waived.

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Check out online services to ﬁnd everything from renewing vehicle registration to checking the status of online transactions, or for a list of documents that customers may use to prove identity, residency and legal presence, visit www.dmvNOW.com or call (804) 497-7100. Customers can make their driver’s license or ID card transactions a success if they plan ahead and know what to bring to DMV. Come prepared!

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CHESAPEAKE Chesapeake was formed in 1963 by a political consolidation of the City of South Norfolk with the former Norfolk County, which dated to 1691. The new city joined the ranks of the current Seven Cities of Hampton Roads which are linked by the circumferential Hampton Roads Beltway. And just like much of Hampton Roads, the area boasts an impressive history.

to many beautiful parks, lakes and rivers. Chesapeake has more miles of deepwater canals than any other city in the country. The Dismal Swamp Canal runs through Chesapeake as well. It is the oldest continuously used man-made canal in the United States today and has been in service for over 230 years. Chesapeake’s neighborhoods offer a variety of comfortable housing alternatives, from apartments and town homes to single-family residences. The city is consistently ranked by the FBI as one of the safest U.S. cities (with populations more than 150,000), which lends to the safe, community atmosphere that residents enjoy. Chesapeake is home to Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, a Navy facility that falls under Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.

Chesapeake’s history goes far back into Virginia’s colonial roots. On the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, which passes through Chesapeake, lays the site of the Battle of Great Bridge. On Dec. 9, 1775, the red coats and colonists clashed in the Battle of Great Bridge when the American rebels defeated the British and drove them from nearby Norfolk. Today, the municipal center complex rests a few hundred yards from that historic spot. Until the late 1980s and early 1990s, much of Chesapeake was either suburban or rural, serving as a bedroom community for the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach with residents commuting to these locations. Beginning in the late 1980s and accelerating in the 1990s, however, Chesapeake saw signiﬁcant growth, attracting numerous industries and businesses of its own. The business community includes more than 80 foreign-based companies from 19 different countries. This economic development and the attractive residential properties have created a population boom. Chesapeake has grown from 78,000 at its inception to an estimated 226,995 in 2010, according to the 2010 American Community Survey through the U.S. Census Bureau. Chesapeake is the second-largest city by land area in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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For Pupil Enrollment In Public Schools: In order to enroll a child in a public school system in Virginia, state law requires a parent or guardian of a child to provide certain information to the child’s school division. The required information is listed below: BIRTH CERTIFICATE: An official certified copy of the child’s birth record must be provided. (A photocopy of the child’s birth certificate will not meet this requirement.) At the time of enrollment, the child must be five years of age or reach his/her fifth birthday on or before September 30 of the school year. Information on obtaining a certified copy of a birth certification is available at the Virginia Department of Health website. If a certified copy of the child’s birth record cannot be obtained, the person enrolling the child must submit a sworn statement setting forth the child’s age and explaining the inability to present a certified copy of the birth record.

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STREET ADDRESS: Documentation of the street address or route number of the child’s residence must be provided. If no street address or route number exists for the child’s residence, a post office box number must be provided. If a child has no regular, fixed residence but resides within the school division in a temporary shelter, institution or place not ordinarily used as a residence, the school division may determine that a street address, route number or post office box number cannot be provided. The school division may accept an alternative form of address that it considers appropriate. SCHOOL ENTRANCE HEALTH FORM: A School Entrance Health Form, MCH 213F, completed by a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner, or licensed physician’s assistant regarding the child, must be presented at the time of enrollment. The three-part form includes Part I-Health Information Form, Part II-Certification of Immunization and Part III-Comprehensive Physical Examination Report. The report must indicate that the child has received a comprehensive physical examination performed within the 12-months prior to the date the child first enters a public kindergarten or elementary school (K-5). The physical examination report must include “Recommendations to School” and other information as required by school division policy. School Entrance Physical Exam Form and Instructions are available online at www.doe.virginia.gov/students_parents/ student_enrollment.shtml. The health departments of all the counties and cities must provide the physical examination for medically indigent children without charge, upon request. The Comprehensive Physical Examination is not required of any child if it violates the family’s religious beliefs and the child’s parent or guardian states in writing that the child is free from any communicable or contagious disease and there is no visual evidence of sickness. IMMUNIZATIONS: Documentation (Part II of the School Entrance Health Form MCH 213F) indicating that the child has received the required immunizations must be provided. The required immunizations include: • Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP) – A minimum of 4 doses. A child must have at least one dose of DTaP or DTP vaccine on or after the fourth birthday. • Hepatitis B Vaccine – A complete series of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine is required for all children. However, the FDA has approved a 2-dose schedule only for adolescents 11-15 years of age and only when the Merck Brand (RECOMBIVAX HB) Adult Formulation Hepatitis B Vaccine is used. • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) – Effective October 1, 2008, a complete series of 3 doses of HPV vaccine is required for females. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 6th grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parent’s or guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine. • Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) Vaccine – A minimum of 2 Measles, 2 Mumps and 1 Rubella. (Most children receive 2 doses of each because the vaccine usually administered is the combination vaccine MMR). First dose must be administered at age 12 months or older. Second dose of vaccine must be administered prior to entering kindergarten, but can be administered at any time after the minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 2. • Polio Vaccine – A minimum of 4 doses of Polio Vaccine. One dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday. • Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) – A booster dose of Tdap

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with hundreds of animals on display, including the critically endangered Siberian Tiger and White Rhino.

With campuses throughout Hampton Roads, Tidewater Community College is among the 50 fastest growing community colleges in the U.S.

The city’s popular logo – an elegant young mermaid, which can be spotted in outdoor sites from Downtown to Ocean View – symbolizes 300 years of maritime and Naval heritage and its modern reputation as a city on the move. The “Mermaids on Parade” public art program launched in 2002 and during a walking tour of downtown, 17 mermaids can be located.

But perhaps Norfolk’s greatest strength is its 120 neighborhoods. From charming starter homes to grand residences, from downtown lofts and town homes to brand-new developments along the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk offers a range of architectural styles and prices. The New York Times declared Norfolk a “cultural center of note,” and it is no wonder. Many of the city’s residents are attracted by the city’s arts groups. From opera to art, symphony to stage, more than a half-dozen professional arts organizations call Norfolk home. Each year, more than 150 outdoors festivals and concerts grace the waterfront.

In addition to its outstanding museums, Norfolk also plays host to numerous yearly festivals and parades, mostly at Town Point Park in downtown. Harborfest, the region’s largest annual festival, celebrated its 34th year in June. Norfolk serves as home to the two highest level professional franchises in the state of Virginia, the Norfolk Tides of the International League and the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League. The Tides are the Triple-A afﬁliate for the Baltimore Orioles and the Admirals are an afﬁliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Norfolk was named “one of the top 10 markets for business relocation and expansion,” according to Expansion Management Magazine. USA USS Wisconsin Today called Norfolk “one of the Top 10 booming downtowns,” recognizing a decades-long housing, retail and ﬁnancial boom in Norfolk. Nationally known universities and colleges can also be found in Norfolk. Norfolk State University is one of the nation’s largest historically With up-scale restaurants, historical attractions and minor league Norblack colleges and universities and Old Dominion University boasts 28 folk Tides baseball, downtown Norfolk hums with activity, day and team and four individual national athletic championships since 1969. night.

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Children’s and Science Museums: Chesapeake Planetarium 310 Shea Drive, Chesapeake, 547-0153 Children’s Museum of Virginia 221 High St., Portsmouth, 393-5258 or www.childrensmuseumva.com Virginia Air & Space Center 600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton, 727-0900 or www.vasc.org Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, 385-3474 or www.virginiaaquarium.com Virginia Living Museum 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, 595-1900 or www.thevlm.org

Zoos/Petting Zoos:

Bluebird Gap Farm 60 Pine Chapel Rd., Hampton, 727-6739 Hunt Club Petting Farm 2388 London Bridge Rd., Virginia Beach, 427-9520 or www.huntclubfarm.com Peninsula SPCA Exotic Sanctuary & Petting Zoo 523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, 595-1399 Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, 441-2374 or www.virginiazoo.org

Theater and Concert Venues: American Theatre 125 East Mellen St., Hampton, 722-2787 or www.hamptonarts.net Ferguson Center for the Arts 1 University Pl., Newport News, 594-7448

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Generic Theatre 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk, 441-2160 or www.generictheater.org

Seven Venues Visit www.sevenvenues.com or call 664-6464 for tickets and information for concerts and plays at Attucks Theatre, Chrysler Hall, Harbor Park, Harrison Opera House, Prism Theatre at Scope Arena, Norfolk Scope Arena and Wells Theatre.

Little Theatre of Norfolk 801 Claremont Ave., Norfolk, 627-8551 or www.ltnonline.org The NorVa 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk, 627-4547 or www.thenorva.com

Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk, 923-0003 or www.suffolkcenter.org

nTelos Wireless Pavilion 901 Crawford St., Portsmouth, 393-8181 or www.pavilionconcerts.com Roper Performing Arts Center 340 Granby St., Norfolk, 822-1450 www.tcc.edu/roper Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market St., Virginia Beach, 385-2787

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