Fall 2018 VAQ

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Virginia Aquarium Quarterly Member Magazine

All Day Member Preview September 22, 2018 VOLUNTEERING 5 REASONS TO GET INVOLVED

RENOVATIONS THE OLD & THE NEW Curious George television series merchandise © Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved.

The PBS KIDS logo is a registered mark of PBS and is used with permission.

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FALL 2018, VOLUME 7, ISSUE 4 VAQ is published four times a year by the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation located at 717 General Booth

MEMBERSHIP PERKS Behind-the-Scenes Sea Turtles | $15 Above & Beyond | $15

Blvd., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.

EDITORS Matthew Klepeisz, Taylor Saunders

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Discounts Cafe | 10% off Aquarium stores | 10% off Additional admission tickets | $18 & $12

Cardholder must be present during each visit. Philanthropic memberships are also available through our Giving Societies. Learn more at www.VirginiaAquarium.com/join.

ADVISOR Caryl Thompson CREATIVE DIRECTOR Ashley Laginestra CONTRIBUTORS Alexis Rabon, Barbara Beverage, Chris Witherspoon, Hales Parcells, Jenny Hill, Joey Jourdant, Karen Burns, Leslie Clements, Lori

sive u l c x E r Membe wing ho S E E R F

Semple, Mark Swingle, Mike Mizell, Shawn

December 14 | 6:30pm

Reid, Susan Barco, Trish Carrier

Doors open at 5:30pm Wear your favorite pajamas & enjoy a showing of the holiday classic, Polar Express! Seating is

We care about conservation

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by calling 757-385-3474 option 3.

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Please remember to recycle VAQ when you’re finished reading & sharing it.

Reservations start November 14.

Don't forget to wear your favorite pajamas!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Always Changing

We've made some improvements

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Kids Page Octopus Fun!

Curious George Our new changing exhibit

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Marsh Pavilion Closed for Renovations

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Upcoming Events | Get your tickets now!

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Programs & Events Guide | You won't want to miss these!

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Volunteering | 5 Reasons to get involved at the Aquarium

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Repeat Offender | Our Stranding Response Team has a repeat visitor

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Staff Spotlight | Our Green Team and the work they do to protect the environment

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Thank You | Thank you to everyone who donated!

On the cover Curious George changing exhibit will be here September 23 through January 6.

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Upcoming Events Night at the Aquarium

Presented by Capital Group October 6, 2018 | 8pm–Midnight | $75 Night Life with the Sea Life! Come on out to this new, exciting event and dance the night away with The Deloreans! Try an orange crush and enjoy exclusive night time fun with a local’s only feel at the Virginia Aquarium. Meet our animal ambassadors, see mermaids & watch SCUBA divers. Enjoy delicious food, frolic with the fishes and do your part to benefit the Sea Turtle Hatchling Exhibit renovation. This is a 21 & over event. Resort casual wear encouraged.

To purchase tickets, visit VirginiaAquarium.com.

Halloween at the Aquarium October 26 | 6pm–9pm $9.95 Members | $15.95 Non-Members Bring a trick or treat bag and come dressed in your Halloween best for an evening of games, prizes, and spooky entertainment. For a more intense thrill, check out the frights and ghastly sights on the trail! A paying adult must accompany children. Children 2 and under are free.

Registration required. To purchase tickets, visit VirginiaAquarium.com.

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FEATURE

Forever Changing, Continuously Improving

By Joey Jourdant As you may have noticed, there are lots of things that have recently changed at the Virginia Aquarium. We have been working hard over the past year to complete several renovation projects, some of which were years in the making.

These renovations include new carpet throughout the facility, the renovated lobby restrooms, the light poles on the nature trail, the renovated café and snack stand, the renovated seal exhibit, and the renovated Chesapeake Bay aquarium. Some of the work you may not have seen are the updates to our water quality lab, the replacement of all service and exhibit lighting with LED, and replacement of many HVAC units and sprinkler piping.

Something so seemingly simple as selecting the right carpet is actually complicated and requires the involvement of many different stakeholders. Each and every decision is always with the guest experience in mind.

As the facility manager at the Aquarium, I try to merge two things: function and fun. A good example of this is the new bike racks in front of both buildings. We could have used traditional bike racks, but where is the fun in that? We replaced the old ones with custom bike racks shaped like a shark and an octopus. Teaming up with our marketing staff, we have worked to make the Aquarium look its very best and will work to improve the experience continuously.

Be on the lookout for upcoming projects like the installation of new graphic panels for the front entrance, renovation of the hatchling lab, replacement of the decking at the Bay & Ocean Pavilion, paving the Nature Trail, and replacement of the freshwater pond. That doesn’t include the Marsh Pavilion renovation, the addition of the vet center, and the construction of the Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center building. We’re also in the planning stage of some exciting projects that we hope to announce soon!

By continuously improving the look and feel of the Virginia Aquarium, we hope to continuously improve our guests’ experience, too!

Our newly renovated café has a compost bin where you can compost just about everything on and around your plate: our silverware, snack cups, paper napkins, paper plates, salad bowls, coffee stirrers, tea bags, and all food items.

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All Day Member Preview September 22, 2018 Open September 23, 2018 through January 6, 2019

Curious George television series merchandise Š Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved. The PBS KIDS logo is a registered mark of PBS and is used with permission.

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Let's Get Curious!

By Matt Klepeisz The world’s most curious monkey is making a visit to the Virginia Aquarium! Curious George, the title character in the ever-popular series of books and PBS KIDS television show, will be monkeying around with all of his friends in an exciting new changing exhibit. You might even find a full-size George or a real Man with the Yellow Hat.

Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! brings guests into Curious George’s world and leads them through fun, interactive math, science, and engineering-based adventures! The immersive exhibit includes favorite places and characters from the classic books and television series.

When you visit, you’ll encounter an apartment building where you can help George move from window to window by using pulleys, have a chance to climb the fire escape, and go inside to play with color, light, and shadows. You’ll also find the sidewalk produce stand where you can be the

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customer or salesperson and help sort the fruit and vegetables. Continue your walk and you’ll climb into the construction trailer at a construction site!

Design the building, make use of the building materials, and get to work constructing different structures using machines to move the materials.

Looking for a photo op? Stop by the city park play area and enjoy the urban green space, rest, or give a hug to a full-size George! The park even features a busy wall full of activities for babies and toddlers.

George may be curious, but you can help him out! Use pipes, ramps, funnels, turntables, bumpers, and force to experiment with physics and engineering as you putt through three holes of mini-golf.

Take your visit out of this world as you climb into the rocket Curious George took on his space adventure! You may even catch a glimpse of George in his space suit and be able to take a picture from the control station and email it home!

Back on solid ground, you’ll be introduced to the country as you visit the farm with George. Experience cause and effect and use wind power to move yard art like whirligigs, windmills, windsocks, and wind chimes. Care for the farm animals and learn about how to make your own whirligig.

Of course, you can’t visit Curious George without going to a Museum! Learn about Curious George creator H.A. and Margaret Rey’s work, the escape from France during World War II that saved the Curious George manuscript, and Curious George throughout the years.

Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! opens at the Virginia Aquarium on Saturday, September 22 to Aquarium members and on Sunday, September 23 to the general public! Plus, keep an eye open for some special events as Curious George visits the Aquarium!

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Special Needs Under the sea October 14 7:30am-9am

Members Free We are proud to welcome families with children or adults with special needs for a chance to see all of our animals and exhibits in a calm, comfortable environment.

Non-members: $24.95. Tickets can be purchased at VirginiaAquarium.com or at the door.

IN OUR HANDS Plastic is now found in almost every marine habitat on Earth, and we’re producing more than we can sustainably manage.

We have committed to reducing single-use plastic & you can too. By using reusable bags, bottles, and straws, you can help our oceans become a safer home for marine life.

Visit www.OurHands.org.

Whales & Wildlife COMING SOON!

VAQboats.com | Members receive $2 off | December - March 10

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Programs & Events Guide SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER 2018 | DETACH AND KEEP FOR QUICK REFERENCE!

Scuba Santa

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturdays & Sundays November 24–December 24 See Santa as he dives in our Chesapeake Bay Aquarium.

Special events are free with admission, unless otherwise noted.

Let’s Get Curious! Curious George Preview

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Chesapeake Bay Aquarium

September 22 | 9am–5pm Join us for our member exclusive preview of our new changing exhibit before it opens up to the public.

Sundays with Santa Every Sunday November 25–December 23 Join Santa and his elves for fun festivities and activities.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Changing Exhibit

E-Cycling September 29 I 9am–12pm Drop off your personal electronics or household hazardous waste at the Aquarium East Parking Lot and ensure that it is recycled properly!

East Parking Lot

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Promenade Room

Special Needs Under the Sea October 14 | 7:30–9am We are proud to welcome families with children or adults with special needs for a chance to see all of our animals and exhibits in a calm, comfortable environment. Tickets can be purchased at VirginiaAquarium.com.

Free for Members | $24.95 adults, $19.95 children Non-members Bay & Ocean Pavilion

Halloween at the Aquarium October 26 | 6–9pm Bring a trick or treat bag and come dressed in your Halloween best for an evening of games, prizes, and spooky entertainment.

Night at the Aquarium Presented by Capital Group October 6 | 8pm–Midnight Night Life with the Sea Life! Come on out to this new, exciting event and dance the night away with The Deloreans! Try an orange crush and enjoy exclusive night time fun with a local’s only feel.

$9.95 Members | $15.95 Non-Members Bay & Ocean Pavilion

$75 per ticket Bay & Ocean Pavilion

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Donuts with Santa MEMBER EXCLUSIVE December 10 & 17 | 8:30am–10am Enjoy donuts and snap a picture with Santa! Reservations required. Please call 757-385-3474 option 3. Reservations begin November 3. $12 Children | $8 Adults | Under 1 is free Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Promenade

Toddler Programs

S.T.E.A.M.

Boat Trips

These specially designed programs help encourage lifelong learning and are included with admission.

Geared for ages 3–7 and focused on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Reservations required. Call (757) 385–0278 or email programs@virginiaaquarium.com to register. $7 Members; $9 Non-members

Virginia Aquarium boat trips engage adults, families and student groups in coastal marine ecology by providing opportunities to observe dolphins, whales, and other marine life in their natural habitat. Sightings not guaranteed.

Visit VAQboats.com to purchase tickets.

Toddler Tuesdays Every Tuesday | 10am & 11am Bring your little ones for this ageappropriate program that includes story time, songs, and activities.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Classroom

Toddler Trek Every Thursday | 10am Join us for an exploration session for early learners to discover a new animal, color, and shape through fun outdoor activities. Takes place inside during inclement weather.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Changing Exhibit Hallway

Puppet Shows

Are You Talking to Me? September 5 | 3:30–4:30pm Discover how sound is created and learn the different ways animals communicate with and without sound.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Classroom

The Curious Scientist September 19 | 3:30–4:30pm Learn the differences between chemical and physical changes while conducting science experiments.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Classroom

Slow Down for Friction

September 18 & October 16 | 10am & 11am On the third Tuesday of every month, our Toddler Tuesday features a live-action puppet show to accompany story time.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Promenade

October 3 | 3:30–4:30pm While making silly putty and quicksand, learn about the force of friction and how it impacts us and animals.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Classroom

Playtime with Miss Jenny

That Gives Me Goosebumps

Wednesdays 10am–Noon Join Miss Jenny & friends for Playtime with Curious George.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Changing Exhibit

October 17 | 3:30–4:30pm Discover what different animals do when they are afraid, and build a stethoscope to learn what happens to our bodies when we are scared.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Classroom

Melting Point

Dolphin Discoveries Thru October 31 | Check website for dates, times, and special trips Take an unforgettable 90-minute excursion exploring for Virginia’s most common and charismatic marine mammal, bottlenose dolphins! $20 Members | $22 Non-members Aquarium Boat Dock

Ocean Collections September 22 & October 13 | 9am This 75 minute cruise, led by Aquarium educators, allows participants to observe a variety of local fish and invertebrates up close and personal. $20 Members | $22 Non-members Aquarium Boat Dock

Craft Brews Cruise September 14 | 7pm Set sail with the Virginia Aquarium for a two hour trip during which you will be treated to special offerings from our Sensible Seafood program partners. $33 Members | $35 Non-members Aquarium Boat Dock

November 7 | 3:30–4:30pm Learn what happens when substances change phases from solid to liquid to gas and create an art piece by melting crayons.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Classroom

How Did My Brain Do That?

November 21 | 3:30–4:30pm Join us for activities and experiments about how your brain works by using electrical impulses.

Bay & Ocean Pavilion | Classroom

Whales & Wildlife December–March | Check website for dates, times, and special trips Join us for a 2–2.5 hour encounter to search for some of the ocean’s most magnificent creatures that visit Virginia’s coastal winter waters: whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds!

Carefully detach and enjoy the octopus poster on the other side once you've been to all our events!

$26 Members | $28 Non-members Aquarium Boat Dock

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Top Five Reasons to Volunteer

By Shawn Reid Volunteering is a great way to build your resume. Are you interested in gaining new skills, knowledge and experience?

Perhaps you are pondering the idea of a career change to marine science. The best way to get your foot in the door is to have relevant experience and a volunteer position at the Virginia Aquarium is a great way to start.

The Aquarium offers a culture of lifelong learning.

Each month, one-hour Lunch & Learn sessions are led

by Aquarium experts. Hear industry leaders speak at the Eleanor & Henry Watts Conservation Speaker Series.

Participate in local educational field trips sponsored by the Aquarium’s volunteer league and group trips sponsored by the Aquarium to places like the Galápagos Islands. Also, as an active Aquarium volunteer, you have the opportunity to register for classes offered to City of Virginia Beach employees.

Help the Aquarium and inspire others to protect our marine environment. Whether sharing your knowledge with our young visitors through one of our early learning programs, rescuing stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, working behind the scenes with our live exhibits team, or participating in one of our clean up events, your involvement can help improve the quality of our marine environment for generations to come.

Volunteering at the Aquarium also has terrific social benefits. While volunteering at the Aquarium, you will meet like-minded, motivated, positive individuals and you will have the opportunity to form relationships with lasting impact. You could meet your new best friend, a travel buddy, a future business partner, or make connections for your future career.

Overall, volunteering is good for you. The experience of walking through the Aquarium’s Red Sea exhibit or sitting in front of the Chesapeake Bay exhibit on a calm day is enough to relieve stress, an important factor in a healthier life!

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KIDS PAGE

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How does an octopus squeeze into small spaces?

Octopuses are intelligent, problem solving creatures that can squeeze into the tiniest cracks and crevasses on the ocean floor to escape predators. Let's find out how this is possible.

What You'll Need Recycled plastic sandwich bag Salt dough Permanent marker Recycled 16oz plastic bottle

Instructions: Using the permanent marker, draw an octopus on the outside of the recycled sandwich bag. Place a ball of salt dough the size of your fist inside of the bag. Flatten the salt dough inside the bag to be the size of your open hand.

Can the octopus you've created squeeze into the mouth of the plastic bottle? Can your hand squeeze into the mouth of the plastic bottle?

What Happened?

The bones in your hand prevented you from squeezing your hand into the bottle. Octopuses are invertebrates, meaning they don’t have backbones.

In fact, they don’t have any bones at all! They can fit through any hole larger than their beak. This lack of bones allows an octopus to squeeze into tight spaces to avoid being eaten.

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U O Y D I D KNOW? Each sucker on an octopus is able to grip, taste, and smell.

An octopus can change color & texture to match its environment or reflect its mood.

R O F T S JU S H G U A L How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?

An octopus has great vision and can see well in the dark.

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ANIMAL FEATURE

Repeat Offender

By Susan Barco When animals begin to associate food with humans, the results can be bad for the animal. As we try to solve the problem of sea turtles being hooked at fishing piers, we need to not only understand the scope of the problem, such as how many of each species are hooked and when, but also why these animals are congregating at piers.

Although sea turtles are probably not trying to get hooked, they may very well see the many pieces of bait on the bottom near piers as a ‘turtle snack bar.’

In general, sea turtles are not especially picky about what they eat. Sensing lots of pieces of fish, shrimp, and squid just lying on the bottom may be too much for hungry turtles to pass up! (Like brownies sitting on a plate in the break room at work!) We hope that turtles in Virginia are not becoming habitual ‘pier specialists,’ getting their food from baited hooks instead of hunting for natural prey, but it’s something we need to investigate.

Green Apple during its most recent hook removal.

Although most of the hooked turtles that have been rehabilitated have not been recovered again, during one week in June, we recovered two ‘hooked repeat offenders.’ Both turtles were loggerheads. One was hooked and released in 2015 while the other was hooked last year. The second turtle, Green Apple, was hooked at the Ocean View pier in August of 2017, released in October 2017 and hooked again at the Ocean View pier in June of 2018. This year Green Apple was tagged prior to its June release. We are using the tag as the equivalent of an ankle bracelet to monitor its movement near local piers, especially Ocean View. Within two days of release at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Green Apple was close to the Ocean View fishing pier and remained within approximately a mile of the pier through late July. It may take more than two stints in rehab to get this repeat offender to change its ways!

Green Apple was released on June 20, 2018 from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The graph above shows the tracking through late July.

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FEATURE

Marsh Pavilion Closing

By Chris Witherspoon With the closure of the Marsh Pavilion, your favorites are staying (just relocating temporarily)! Here’s a list of the animals moving from the Marsh Pavilion to the Bay & Ocean Pavilion: copperhead and rattlesnake; tree frogs; seahorses; fiddler crabs; blue crabs; juvenile fishes and small fish species such as blennies; and our Animal Ambassadors. In addition, the saltmarsh theme will be incorporated into graphic panels on the Scenic Overlook loop.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a place to house the otters in the Main Building, BUT they will continue to be a featured species when the South Building reopens.

When the Marsh Pavilion closes on September 4 for renovations, Toddler Programs will move to the Main Building.

• Toddler Tuesday storytimes | Tuesdays 10am & 11am in the Classroom

• Toddler Tuesday puppet shows | 3rd Tuesday of the month– 10am & 11am in the Promenade Room

• Playtime with Miss Jenny | Wednesdays 10am-noon, various locations in Main Building

• Toddler Trek outdoor activity | 10am, meet in hall outside Classroom

• S.T.E.A.M. | Main Building Classroom (See program listing on page 13)

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When the South Building reopens in Winter 2020-2021, you’ll be able to: • Explore the Jelly Gallery featuring a moon jelly touch pool and dramatic displays of live jellies from around the world.

• Investigate the unique adaptations of marine creatures in the Undersea Super Powers Gallery, which is anchored by the giant Pacific octopus aquarium and Pacific invertebrate touch pool.

• Take your toddler to a new Toddler Play Area featuring favorite age-appropriate activities themed around the ocean, science, and nature.

• Watch the otters frolicking in their pool while enjoying lunch or a snack in a new café.

• Go outside to explore Our Watershed, a hands-on area with water experiments, pollution solution activities, and marine scientist role play or play in the Otter Den, where you can try the otter slide and climb into a den to peek inside the otter habitat.

• In addition, we are adding a new Vet Center connected to

The otters will be back! They are getting a new and improved exhibit.

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the South Building that will house the staff and facilities needed to care for all of our animals. You’ll get a glimpse into our behind-the-scenes work here in the Windows into Conservation Gallery. In this gallery, you can observe vet staff examining animals in a treatment room, watch our chemists at work in the water quality lab, and see some of the animals that are part of conservation research projects.

For our young guests, there will be a play space to role play as a wildlife vet and a field biologist.

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We look forward to sharing updates with you once construction begins!

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Green Team

Promoting Responsible & Sustainable Practices Pictured left to right: Sarah Rose, Joey Jourdant, Becca Thomas, Shawn Reid, Dustie Bourgeois, Betty Alexander, Mark Swingle, Sean Bourgeois Not pictured: Alex Hobgood, Brian Roosa, Byron Waller, Caryl Thompson, Cecilia Hatton, Clay Smith, Karolyn Walker, Elaine Varley, Sandy Yon

he Aquarium’s Green Team is composed of a dedicated group of staff and volunteers. Their mission is to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable operations, and community awareness about green resources and practices. While the Green Team is not their primary job, these passionate people lead the initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to the Aquarium’s conservation mission. The initiatives below provide excellent examples: Virginia Beach Adopt-A-Waterway Program • Aquarium adopted Owls Creek/Rudee Inlet waterway in 2010 • Goal to conduct cleanups to reduce impacts of marine debris • 68 cleanups have been conducted • 2,400 volunteers have contributed more than 10,500 hours • 17,500 lbs of debris removed from waterway and surrounding lands • Major partners: City of Virginia Beach, Rudee Inlet Foundation, Wild River Outfitters

Electronics Recycling (E-Cycling) Program • Initiated in 2009 • Goal to provide community service for effective collection of electronics waste • 16 events have been conducted • 5,150 vehicles have delivered materials • 622,000 lbs (311 tons) removed from the landfill waste stream • Major partners: Goodwill Industries, TFC Recycling, City of Virginia Beach

Sea of Trees November 16– January 4 Look for trees made from upcycled, recycled, and reused items this holiday season. These eco-friendly trees raise awareness of our impact on the environment and ways we can lessen that impact.

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THANK YOU TO OUR PHILANTHROPISTS! Contributions from April-June 2018 | To donate visit www.VirginiaAquarium.com/SaveTheOcean *Gifts of $100 or greater are listed. To see a complete list of contributors, visit VirginiaAquarium.com

CONSERVATION SOCIETY MEMBERS Trisha Bashara Dale & Barbara Darr RJ Devine Marina Liacouras Daniel Pilcher Harry Purkey Bradford Sauer DONORS* Individuals Anonymous Beverly Baird David & Anne Burton Alexander & Eleanor Campbell Barbara Ciara Bryan & Erica Cuffee Dale & Barbara Darr William & Mary Dillon Tim & Shelagh Erskine Thomas E. & Julie B. Fraim, Jr. Thomas & Dianne Frantz Calvin & Constance Jones Cheryl McLeskey Scott & Andrea Miller Dawn Ray Panaguiton Thomas Reed J. Howard Rodman Via the Benevity Community Impact Fund David & Martha Roland Peter Sebock Scott Waitzer Kenneth & Nancy Wilson Rosemary Wilson Corporate Kroger O’Connor Brewing Pace Collaborative, P. C. PRA Group, Inc. Foundations Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

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GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Floyd E. Kellam Jr. Family Fund of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation United Way of South Hampton Roads Virginia Beach Chapter National Audubon Society

Pamela Parker Allan Parker Theodora “Teddy” Thomas Linda Barnes David & Betsy Meadows Allison Peterson Charles & Jane Purrington Diane Schewe Joyce Whitaker Kathleen Reed

TRIBUTE GIFTS In Honor Of Suzanne Compitello Anonymous In Memory Of Kayo & Lynn Barco Betty Barco Betty F. Broyles Howard E. Gill Jr. Ann W. Host Ashton & Louise Lewis Richard & Elly Mladick Edward B. Snyder Gayle Cline Brian Augustine Melvin Chastain Teresa Manco Joshua Evans Rick & Cathy Childs Carl & Jean Parker Karen Simpson Tom Walker via Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Yolanda Gerard Grace Barth Charles Bingay Jacqueline Cave Frank & Clarine Durrett Susan Gier Diane Hagelstein Iron Workers Local #79 Mary Ann Littrell Margaret Thomason Christina Updike Judith Winner Jocasta Mattes Checkered Flag Motor Co. Lee Moomaw Kathleen Reed

2018 GOLF CLASSIC Title Sponsor Union Bank 19th Hole Sponsor Hoffman Beverage Company Beverage Cart Sponsor Otto Designs & Marketing Chipping Game Tidewater Home Funding Driving Range PRA Group, Inc. Golf Carts Summs Skip and Collateral Solutions Hole in One Beach Ford Charles Barker Norfolk Marine Closest to the Pin Optima Health Lunch Lionheart Limited Dinner Atlantic Shores Hole Sponsors Sal & Moe DaBiero Peter & Roseann Fitzpatrick Hampton Roads Financial, LLC Clarence A. Holland Kerr Environmental John Malbon Dr. Thomas O’Hara, DDS & Dr. Patrick Grube, DDS Olympia Development Corporation Edward & Joan Redfearn TR & Kathleen Reed

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Sinnen-Green & Associates Web Teks Wolcott Rivers, Gates Bob & Linda Young 2018 SENSIBLE SEAFOOD FEST Presenting Sponsor PNC Bank Oyster Level Sponsor Bob & Leslie Fort Bluefish Level Sponsors Clear Springs Foods High Liner Foods, Inc. Hoffman Beverage Company PRA Group, Inc. Tidewater Home Funding Sodexo at the Virginia Aquarium Clam Level Sponsors Beach Municipal FCU Hap & Becky Chalmers Tommy & Julie Fraim, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Hara Carolyn & Robert Robertson Sam Rust Seafood Anne & Eric Schmudde Wine Sponsor The Williamsburg Winery AV Sponsor AVIVA In-Kind Support H.M. Terry Co. Natural Organic Process Enterprises (NOPE) TFC Recycling 2018 BREWS CRUISE SERIES Hoffman Beverage Company O’Connor Brewing Co.

Now Play i n g On the largest screen in Virginia | Virginia Aquarium's Giant Screen Theater

The Adventure Park will remain open during the renovations.

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Aquarium

Night life

with the

Presented by Capital Group

Sea life

Exclusive night time fun with a local’s only feel at the Virginia Aquarium. Meet animals, see mermaids & enjoy an orange crush! Music by The Deloreans.

October 6, 2018 | 8pm-12Am $75 per ticket | Proceeds benefit the renovation of the Sea Turtle Hatchling exhibit

Crushes

+ Orange

For more information & to purchase tickets, visit VirginiaAquarium.com.

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