OCT. 22
TUESDAY
Rooted in Purpose: Women Impact Virginia, 8 a.m.- 3:15 p.m., 1010 Kingsmill Road, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg. Virginia Tech is hosting women trailblazers, innovators and leaders in their fields to share insights, strategies and stories. They include Kim B Miller, a poet, author and speaker and Torrece “Chef T” Gregoire. $199. Register at outreach.vt.edu/engagement/women-impact-virginia/register.html.
Tackling Brand Identity & Social Media for the Outer Banks Business, noon-1 p.m., online. The Outer Banks Chamber is hosting Chelsey Musika, owner of Musika Hospitality, who will dive into the importance of fostering a strong brand identity and how to implement your brand into your social media strategy. Free. Register at outerbankschamber.com.
OCT. 23
WEDNESDAY
Speakeasy Candidates Night, 5-7 p.m., Ruth’s Chris Restaurant, Town Center, 205 Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. The Central Business District Association is hosting a meet and greet event with Virginia Beach congressional, city council and school Bboard candidates. $35-$45. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.com.
OCT. 24
THURSDAY
40th Annual Employment Law Update, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., virtual. Kaufman & Canoles is hosting employment law experts to update attendees on new employment laws and regulations that require effective human resources help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance on workplace harassment and new wage-hour regulations from the Department of Labor. A “Top Gun” employee lawyer will provide insights on how he decides which employers he will sue. Attendees can also earn up to six certification credit hours. $375. Register at kaufcan.com/events/webinars/40th-annual-employment-law-update-virtual/.
Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Adjunct Faculty Job Fair, 4-8 p.m., Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. Virginia Peninsula Community College is looking for talented professionals to share their expertise in the classroom. Learn about part-time teaching opportunities, including in allied health, information technology/cybersecurity, trades programs and many academic subjects. Free.
Business Connection After Hours, 4:30-6 p.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Housing Resource Fair, 5:30-7 p.m., Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood Preservation is hosting an event to share information on programs that may be able to provide relief for taxes, utility payments, critical home repairs and more. City agencies, nonprofits and housing providers can share information on affordable rental housing, homebuyer assistance and education, landlord and tenant issues, eviction or foreclosure prevention, fair housing and code enforcement. Free.
VersAbility’s 70th Anniversary Gala, 6-9 p.m., Mariners’ Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. VersAbility is hosting an annual fundraiser. Live music, plated dinner, special presentation and silent auction. $200. Register at versability.org/70th-anniversary-gala/.
OCT. 26
SATURDAY
Breakthroughs in Housing: Igniting Communities Conference, noon to 4 p.m., Gaines Theater, Christopher Newport University, University Place, Newport News. Newport News, Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors, Virginia Housing and other partners are hosting an event designed to equip residents with vital housing resources. It will cover a range of topics, including homeownership, renters’ education, community development and neighborhood improvement. Free. Register at form.jotform.com/242464218211145.
OCT. 27
SUNDAY
Yorktoberfest, noon to 5 p.m., Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St., Yorktown. The York County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its signature event with beer, food and music. Unlimited tastings of 35-plus craft beers, ciders and more. $10-$40. Register at yorktoberfestva.com.
OCT. 28
MONDAY
Monster Mega Mixer Business Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., The Westin, 4535 Commerce St., Virginia Beach Town Center. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting its 13th annual expo to showcase business products and services while encouraging corporate networking. Bring your painted pumpkin to registration by 5 p.m. top enter the contest. Register at hrchamber.com.
OCT. 29
TUESDAY
Get Your Finances in Order: A Masterclass for Entrepreneurs Who Want More Money, 6-7 p.m., online. The Offices @ Two Five & J is hosting presenter Tremaine Wills, a financial planner. Free. Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vyxznbq.
OCT. 30
WEDNESDAY
Sigma Series: True or False? 94% of Traffic Crashes Are Due to Human Error, 7:30 p.m., Virginia Air & Space Science Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. Hampton, NASA Langley, Virginia Air & Space and Virginia Aerospace Business Association sponsor the event series. This one features Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board. Explore how even automated technology systems are not immune to human error. She shares the board’s systems approach to investigations to uncover the root cause of human error and craft safety recommendations. Open to the public. Free. Vasc.org/sigma-series.
OCT. 31
THURSDAY
Spotlight on the Peninsula, 1-3 p.m., Virginia Institute of Marine Science, 1370 Greate Road, Gloucester Point. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an information session on VIMS and a networking opportunity. Free. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
NOV. 1
FRIDAY
SEVA Women in Leadership Roundtable, 8:30-10:00 a.m., First Atlantic Restoration, 414 South Parliament Drive, Virginia Beach. Hosted by Managing Communications, the event includes continental breakfast, networking and a panel discussion on online recruiting and the impact of artificial intelligence. Sponsored by Atlantic Office Technologies. $12. Women should register on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3Y6QQWX or contact Susan Long-Molnar at [email protected].
Military Citizen of the Year 2024, noon to 2 p.m., The Westin, Town Center, 4535 Commerce St., Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is celebrating service members who go above and beyond in the community through their volunteer efforts and will announce the 2024 Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the Year Award. Register at hrchamber.com.
NOV. 2
SATURDAY
Stall Ball, 7-11 p.m., indoor arena, 2626 Heritage Park Drive, Virginia Beach. Equi-Kids is hosting a fundraiser to support its equine-assisted programming and activities for individuals with mental, physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions. Gourmet cuisine, open bar, live and silent auction items, live music, video horse racing and more. $150. Buy tickets at equikids.org.
NOV. 5
TUESDAY
How to Increase Your Pipeline During the Holidays, 10-11 a.m., online. The Van Syckle Group in Virginia Beach is hosting a webinar on why the holidays are the best time of year to prospect and gain market share. Free. Register at mailchi.mp/vansycklegroup/how-to-increase-your-pipeline-during-the-holidays.
NOV. 6
WEDNESDAY
Closing the Digital Divide in Virginia, noon-1 p.m., online. RVA757 Connects is hosting Tamarah Holmes, director of the Virginia Office of Broadband, for an update on broadband infrastructure projects across the state and future plans. Free. Register at shorturl.at/1ioRU. .
NOV. 7
THURSDAY
2024 Annual Home-based Business Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Virginia Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. The Peninsula Home-based Business Network is hosting a day of speakers to help home-based businesses and entrepreneurs streamline digital and operational practices. $35. Register at hbbconference.com.
Virginia Peninsula Workforce Career and Technical Education Forum, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bryant & Stratton College, Peninsula Town Center, 5030 Kilgore Ave., Hampton. Hosted by Managing Communications Consulting. The agenda includes Virginia Department of Education CTE briefing, economic impact, industry breakout sessions and panelists: James Templeton, president, Allfirst; Regina McLean, hiring and student affairs manager, The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding; and Sidnee McGee, chief of education and intern development, Virginia Spaceport. Continental breakfast included. Free. Reservations required at vapeninsulaworkforcecteforum.eventbrite.com.
State of the Federal Labs, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an update on science and technology from NASA Langley Research Center and Jefferson Lab. $45. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Bottle & Barrel Night, 5:30-8 p.m., d’Art Center, 740 Boush St., Norfolk. d’Art Center is hosting seasonal bites and spirits and wine tastings. Socialize while appreciating or browsing art to buy or bid on items in a silent auction. $60. Buy tickets on eventbrite.com.
Annual Transportation Reception and Silent Auction, 6 p.m., Waterman’s Surfside Grille, 415 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. WTS Hampton Roads is hosting keynote speaker Sidnee McGee, chief of education and intern development with Virginia Spaceport Authority. Recognition awards include scholarship winners. $0-$75. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.com.
NOV. 8
FRIDAY
Bodacious Bazaar, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The annual family-run marketplace is a way to find unique holiday gifts. $6-$9. Bodaciousbazaar.com.
NOV. 9
SATURDAY
Party on the Half Shell, noon-5 p.m., Camp Cardinal, 3149 Campground Road, Hayes. The first event in the new series called Virginia Wine Camp, an immersive journey of discovery into the heart of Virginia’s wine and food culture. Explore award-winning wines, meet and mingle with winemakers and enjoy cuisine from the region’s leading artisans, growers and chefs. Enjoy raw and roasted oysters while chatting with the oyster farmer who cultivated them. Live music around the campfire. $95. Buy tickets at campcardinalrvresort.com.
NOV. 10
SUNDAY
First Citizen of Virginia Beach, 5-9 p.m., The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce St. The Virginia Beach Jaycees is hosting its 72nd First Citizen of Virginia Beach, former Gov. Bob McDonnell. Delceno Miles will be honored with the Rise Award and Ron Swan will receive the Creed Award. $200. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.com.
NOV. 13
WEDNESDAY
Morning Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Register at hrchamber.com.
Start, Grow, Thrive: Succeeding in Business Series, 9-10:30 a.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a presentation on governance and boards with facilitator Professor Willy Donaldson of Christopher Newport University. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Cultivating a Positive Mental Health Workplace Forum, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Bryant & Stratton College, 301 Centre Pointe Drive, Virginia Beach. Panelists include Tracey Izzard, vice president, enterprise behavioral health, Sentara Health; attorney Thomas Lucas, Littler Mendelson PC; Scott Wells, vice president, Tower Benefit Consultants; and Susan Long-Molnar, president, Managing Communications Consulting. Hosted by Managing Communications Consulting and Krys Reid, president of Tower Benefit Consultants and chairman of Genesys Benefit Advisors. To learn more about registration, contact Susan Long-Molnar at [email protected].
NOV. 14
THURSDAY
Human Trafficking 101, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Tori Jones of Freekind for its Pink Bag Lunch. $10-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
NOV. 16
SATURDAY
Inaugural ReUse Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Norfolk Public Library are hosting environmental organizations, local artists and makers to showcase innovative ways to repurpose materials and reduce waste. Attendees will participate in hands-on workshops, view upcycled art and explore a variety of ways to cut down on waste, conserve resources and create something new and meaningful. Highlights include composting, jewelry making and repair, basic repair hand sewing, plastic bag basket weaving, metal flower-making and more! Free. Norfolk.gov/knb
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