City Manager’s Update

The 29th

Annual Clean the Bay Day, the state’s largest annual

cleanup, beautification and community improvement program,

took place on Saturday, June 3. City staff and more than 900

volunteers participated in this initiative coordinated by Parks

and Recreation’s Parks and Natural Areas division, with

support from Public Works/Waste Management, Virginia

Beach Police and the Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission. Approximately 6.62

tons of waste and debris were removed from more than 30 different sites throughout the city.

Councilmember Jessica Abbott proclaimed the day as the 29

th Annual

Clean the Bay Day in Virginia Beach,

urging citizens, businesses, and military

partners to lend a hand by participating in

this most laudable initiative to clean and

protect our waterways on this day and

every day, as our community strives to

“Keep Virginia Beach Beautiful.”

After conducting a nationwide search, I have appointed David

Hutcheson as chief of the Virginia Beach Fire Department,

effective June 7. In accordance with a time-honored tradition,

DCM Steve Cover presented Chief Hutcheson with the badge

worn by Virginia Beach’s first Fire Chief, E.B. “Bubba” Bayne,

to carry during his tenure, along with his official badge.

Hutcheson is a 29-year veteran of the VBFD and has served as

interim chief since November 2016 following Steve Cover’s

promotion to deputy city manager. He has served in every rank

of the fire department.

Primary elections will be held for governor, lieutenant governor and the House of Delegates 21st

District for the Democratic and Republican parties on Tuesday, June 13. There will also be a

primary election for the House of Delegates 81st District and 83

rd District for the Democratic

Party only. Virginia law only allows you to vote in one of the party primary elections. You must

indicate in which party primary you would like to vote on Election Day.

Five polling locations have moved, and voter information notices were mailed in March:

Precinct 0009 Trantwood moved to Church of the Holy Family located at 1279 Great

Neck Road, 23454

Precinct 0035 Courthouse moved to Kellam High School located at 2665 West Neck

Road, 23456 (Updated voter notices were mailed to all voters in this precinct this week.

Some received a notice showing the old polling location.)

Precinct 0060 Foxfire moved to Wave Church located at 2655 Seaboard Road, 23456

Precinct 0079 Pleasant Hall moved to Emmanuel Episcopal Church located at 5181

Singleton Way, 23462

Precinct 0087 Hillcrest moved to New Castle Elementary School located at 4136 Dam

Neck Road, 23456

Absentee in-person voting for the Party Primary Elections will be available at the Voter

Registration & Elections Office (Municipal Center – Building 14, 2449 Princess Anne Road),

through Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters that do not have an acceptable form of

identification may contact the Voter Registrar's Office for a free voter photo ID. For specific

information including sample ballots and polling locations, please visit www.vbgov.com/voter.

Contact: (757) 385-8683.

Virginia Beach high school graduations start Tuesday, June 13. The Communications Office’s

Multimedia Services division records the graduation ceremonies, streams them live on

www.vbschools.com, rebroadcasts each ceremony on

VBTV (Cox and Verizon cable channel 46), and

produces professional-quality DVD copies for

purchase. DVD packages for the 2017 high school

graduation ceremonies will be available for purchase

at a cost of $16.99 each. For ordering instructions,

please visit www.VBgov.com/VBTV and click on the

High School Graduations link on the left side of the

page. The deadline to order a DVD is July 31. DVD

packages will be mailed Aug. 8-19.

For the complete schedule of high school graduations, visit www.vbschools.com/vbcpsgrad. For

the complete schedule of when each high school graduation will air on VBTV, visit

www.VBgov.com/VBTV. Contact: Communications Office, (757) 385-4679.

The City of Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission selected Tom and Juanita

Felton as the recipients of the 2017 Champion for the Arts Award. As well-respected

philanthropists, arts administrator, board members and educators, Tom and Juanita Felton have

been ardent supporters of the arts in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads for many

years. They provided the funding to commission Lin Emery to create the Wings sculpture in front

of the Sandler Center. Through their volunteer work in all facets of the arts, especially with the

Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission, they have cultivated and strengthened the

cultural life of our region in immeasurable ways.

The idea for the award was generated through the

development of the City’s first-ever strategic plan

for the arts, Virginia Beach Arts Plan 2030, to

recognize those community members dedicated

to the furtherance of the arts in Virginia Beach.

Award recipients’ names will be etched in brick

and displayed in the Champion for the Arts path

in front of the Sandler Center for the Performing

Arts, near the intersection of Commerce and

Market streets.

L-R: Mayor Sessoms, Laura Nguyen (A&H Commission member), Juanita Felton (award recipient), Carolyn Garrett (A&H chair), Councilmember Ben Davenport.

On Sunday, June 4, the Tidewater EMS (TEMS) Council recognized some of the area’s finest

first responders during Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Family Day at Harbor Park in

Norfolk. The Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services’ Chief Emeritus

Bruce Edwards received the council’s highest award, the R. C. Dailey Award for Excellence

in EMS.

The R.C. Daily Award for Excellence in EMS was presented to Bruce as he was recognized for

many "firsts" in his city, the region and in the state. Recognition included building and

improving the largest volunteer rescue squad system in the country, serving multiple terms on

the Tidewater EMS Council Board of Directors and its executive committee, serving multiple

terms on the Virginia EMS Advisory Board and chair of its communications committee, and

serving as the first EMS representative to the Virginia Board of Health and elected to serve as its

chair.

Repairs and maintenance for Laskin Road, between Birdneck Road and

Bayway Place, will begin on Wednesday, June 14. Work on the east- and westbound lanes of

Laskin Road bridge will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m.

to 5 p.m. on weekends if needed. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to be complete by

Aug. 4. Contact: Dan Kiley or Denny Simon, (757) 385-1470.

A team from the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) traveled to Washington, D.C. this

week to participate in U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow (IPW). The

conference theme this year was “Bringing the World to America,” and with that, the Virginia

Beach team used their collective creativity by incorporating something our city is known for –

amazing sand sculptures – into the design of their space within the marketplace.

IPW is the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel

to the United States. In just three days of intensive pre-scheduled business appointments, more

than 1,000 U.S. travel organizations from every region of the USA (representing all industry

category components), and more than 1,300 international and domestic buyers from more than

70 countries conduct business negotiations that result in the generation of more than $4.7 billion

in future U.S. travel. At IPW, buyers and sellers are able to conduct business that otherwise

would be generated only through an exhaustive number of around-the-world trips.

The Virginia Beach Fire Department hosted the Annual VBFD Explorer Post #343 Day

Camp on Saturday, June 3, at the Fire Training Center. The explorer post is a BSA Learning for

Life program for youth ages 14 to 21 who would like to explore a career in firefighting.

Participants rotated through evolutions that included vehicle extraction, fire attack, search and

rescue, ladder operations and more, including a “mock structure fire” call at the burn building,

instructed and supervised by VBFD.

This year’s camp included explorers from the VBFD, Virginia

Beach EMS, the City of Norfolk, and James City County. The

training evolutions executed are consistent with standard

practices for firefighting training as set forth by the National

Fire Protection Association as well as the International Fire

Service Training Association.

The 24th

Annual North American Sand

Soccer Championships, the largest single-weekend sand soccer event in the world, will take

place at the Virginia Beach oceanfront (8th

to 34th

Streets) starting today through June 11. For

a full schedule of events, visit www.sandsoccer.com.

One of the best outdoor fine art shows on

the eastern seaboard will kick-off on Thursday, June 16. The 62nd

Annual Boardwalk Art Show will take place through Sunday, June

18, on the Virginia Beach boardwalk (20th

to 35th

Streets). For a

full schedule of events, visit www.boardwalkartshow.com.

*Be advised of possible congestion at the oceanfront.

♦ Virginia Beach Television (VBTV) Program Schedule | June 11 through June 17.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION Cox Cable Channels 46, 47 & 48

Verizon Cable Channels 46, 47 & 45

PROGRAM SCHEDULE JUNE 11 – JUNE 17, 2017

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION provides locally produced and other specialty programming to support the mission of the Virginia Beach Municipal Government and the Virginia Beach City Public School System. Program listings reflect expected airtimes but may be preempted by public meetings, hearings, and special events.

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Beach City Council and Planning Commission meetings, archives of previous meetings, and original VBTV programming. LIVE meetings and previous sessions of the Virginia Beach City School Board can be accessed at http://www.vbschools.com/schoolboard/archive.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP (Cox 48 / Verizon 45) — Recablecast of the June

6 meeting: Sun 9am. LIVE: Tue 4pm. Recablecast: Thu 7pm; Fri 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (Cox 48 / Verizon 45) — LIVE: Wed

12pm. Recablecast: Thu 9am. Also Recablecast on Cox 47 / Verizon 47, Fri 7pm.

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Cox 47 / Verizon 47) — Recablecast of the

June 6 meeting: Mon 2pm; Wed 7pm; Sat 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 48 / VERIZON 45

A BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA: THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND WOODROW WILSON -- THE WARRIOR AND THE MINISTER — View history as a living narrative rather than a series of irrefutable facts to be memorized. Prominent historians present America's story as something that is best understood from a variety of perspectives. Sun 5am; Tue & Thu 11am; Fri 12am. A PLACE OF OUR OWN: COOKING TO LEARN — Insight and advice for solving issues related to parenting and child rearing. Sun 9pm; Mon 8am & 3pm; Thu 12am; Fri 3pm.

ACCESS VIRGINIA BEACH — Monthly news magazine highlighting city & school topics and issues.

2017 Virginia Beach Tourism Awards luncheon

2017 Mounted Patrol Graduation

Volunteer Resource Managers Awards Ceremony

What it takes to keep you safe

Kempsville Recreation Center revised grand opening

Rock the Squads! celebration at Mt. Trashmore

The Spot: community gathering spot opens in Lake Edwards Community

Pre-kindergarten classes visit Virginia Zoo

Region IV Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Award presentation

2018 Citywide Teacher of the Year, Amanda Pontifex

Princess Anne High School honored on MaxPreps Tour of Champions

North Landing Elementary hosts Arbor Day celebration

Nursing graduation ceremonies held for Technical & Career Education Students Mon 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm; Tue 5am & 7:30am; Wed 12am, 2:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 6pm & 8:30pm; Thu 5am, 7:30am & 6pm; Fri 6pm & 8:30pm; Sat 5am, 7:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 9pm & 11:30pm.

AGAINST ALL ODDS: BLOCKING AND SAMPLING — Discover statisitical solutions to the puzzles of everyday life. Learn how data collection and manipulation - paired with intelligent judgement and common sense - can lead to more informed decision making. Sun 6am; Tue & Thu 12pm; Fri 1am. AMERICAN CINEMA: CLASSICAL HOLLYWOOD TODAY — Explore film history and American culture through the eyes of Hollywood insiders. Sun 10pm; Mon 9am & 4pm; Thu 1am; Fri 4pm. BRIDGING WORLD HISTORY: GLOBAL WAR AND PEACE — Explore global patterns through time, seeing history as an integrated whole. Sun 5:30am; Tue & Thu 11:30am; Fri 12:30am. CENTURY: EMPIRES OF RELIGION — Witness personal accounts and perspectives from people who lived in Hampton Roads during pivotal events of the 20th century. Sun 8:30am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2:30pm; Thu 11:30pm. DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY: CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY — Explore historic and current theories of human behavior through demonstrations, classic experiments and simulations, current research, documentary footage, and computer animation. Sun 11:30pm; Mon 10:30am & 5:30pm; Thu 2:30am; Fri 5:30pm. ESSENTIAL SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS: PLANT LIFE CYCLES — Sun 1pm; Fri 8am; Sat 2pm. FOCUS NNS — Explore current events at Newport News Shipbuilding. Sun 8:30pm; Mon 7:30am; Tue & Fri 11:30pm; Wed 10:30am; Sat 2:30am & 5:30pm. FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Produced by the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department to explore current training trends and report news of interest to firefighters and citizens alike. Mon 1am, 12pm & 10pm; Tue & Thu 6am; Wed 1am, 12pm & 7pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 6am, 12pm & 10pm. GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY - JEFFERSON DECIDES TO PURCHASE LOUISIANA: 1801-1813 — Explore the interrelated content of history and geography through geographic learning, using perspectives, information, concepts and skills essential to viewing and understanding historical events and developments. Sun 5pm; Tue & Sat 10am; Wed 7am & 5pm. GROWING OLD IN A NEW AGE: SOCIETAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS OF AGING — A realistic and positive picture of older adults challenges the common misconceptions and fears that surround the aging process. Sun & Thu 2pm; Fri 1pm. HOW IN THE WORLD — Hop aboard the Airship Curiosity to discover how electricity works; what is the sweet spot in a baseball bat; and how clouds are formed. Plus, Pilot Lindy shows you how kids can make their own elctro magnets. Sun 7pm; Mon 6am; Tue 10pm; Wed 9am; Thu 6:30pm; Fri 10pm; Sat 1am & 4pm. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY: A MIGRANT'S HEART — Economic and cultural geography are combined to explore the relationships between humans and their natural environment, and to track the broad social patterns that shape human societies. Sun 7am; Tue & Thu 1pm; Fri 2am. KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS - TELLING STORIES: JON SCIECSZKA — Sun & Tue 2am; Mon & Sat 8pm; Wed 11pm; Thu 10am & 5pm; Fri 7am. LEARNING MATH: PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM — Designed for elementary and middle school teachers, and organized according to standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this series explores topics in measurement, number operations, statistics, geometry, and algebra. Sun 6:30am; Tue & Thu 12:30pm; Fri 1:30am. MATH MONSTERS — Designed for pre-kindergarten children, this animated series provides an amusing and enlightening introduction to mathematical concepts. Sun 5:30pm; Tue & Sat 10:30am; Wed 7:30am & 5:30pm. MEET THE AUTHOR: ADRIANA TRIGIANI — Sun 8am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2pm; Thu 11pm.

MOM ALWAYS SAID: FAMILY DYNAMICS — Discussion between real moms with real experiences and real tips on raising a family. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. MONEYTRACK: THE FUTURE — Learn how to make your money work for you, and keep your investments on track so you can retire in style and enjoy the good life. Sun 9:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 12:30am; Fri 3:30pm. NASA X — Researchers have developed a revolutionary new way to land on other planets. Mon 2am, 1pm & 11pm; Tue & Thu 7am; Wed 2am, 1pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 7am, 1pm & 11pm. NEWSWRITING: HARD NEWS LEADS — Explore techniques to become a better writer through traditional and emerging journalistic styles. Sun 11pm; Mon 10am & 5pm; Thu 2am; Fri 5pm. ON THE OTHER HAND — Sun 8pm; Mon 7am; Tue & Fri 11pm; Wed 10am; Sat 2am & 5pm. POLICE & CITIZEN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS 2017 — The Virginia Beach Police Department recognizes officers and citizens who have demonstrated superior courage and initiative to uphold the law and assist other citizens in times of need. Sun & Tue 12am; Mon & Sat 6pm; Wed 9pm; Thu 8am & 3pm; Fri 5am. PRIMARILY GEORGE — Educators highlight online primary source documents that can be used to teach students about various aspects of George Washington and the Founding Era, discussing the challenges and best practices involved in teaching with primary source documents. Sun 4pm; Tue & Sat 9am; Wed 6am & 4pm. READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE: A BALL IN THE MALL — An early reading series introducing sounds and rhyming patterns that unlock words and the meaning of words. Sun 3:45pm; Tue & Sat 8:45am; Wed 5:45am & 3:45pm. REAL VIRGINIA — Agricultural news and family-oriented stories presented by the Virginia Farm Bureau. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am, 11:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. SHAMU TV: THE PENGUIN STORY — When a giant oil spill threatens a population of penguins off the coast of Africa, Seaworld aviculturists travel halfway around the world to come to the rescue. Enjoy a tale of teamwork, determination and dedication as rescuers work to save thousands of oiled penguins and their stranded chicks. Sun 3pm; Tue & Sat 8am; Wed 5am & 3pm. THE 4ORCE — A monthly newscast featuring the latest happenings throughout the United States military. Mon 1:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm; Tue & Thu 6:30am; Wed 1:30am, 12:30pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 6:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm. THE MATH DUDE: GRAPHIC REPRESENTATIONS — Middle and high school students can improve their algebra skills with these fast–paced programs devoted to Algebra I as it is taught in the classroom today. Sun 3:30pm; Tue & Sat 8:30am; Wed 5:30am & 3:30pm. THE ROAD TO RECOVERY - COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: STRENGHTENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION — Community health centers provide services for mental and/or substance use disorders - counseling, developmental screenings, crisis services, and detoxification - that are critical for helping people on a path to recovery. Discover the essential work of the nation’s more than 10 million first responders—including police officers, fire fighters, emergency medical technicians, and other emergency personnel—in dealing with opioid overdoses, traumatic situations, and individuals in crisis. Sun 6pm; Mon 5am; Tue & Fri 9pm; Wed 8am; Sat 12am & 3pm.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 47 / VERIZON 47

A BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICA — Thu 8pm. A PLACE OF OUR OWN — Wed 3pm. A HISTORY OF BLACK ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICA: CIVIL RIGHTS — Explore the contributions of Black Americans to have influenced our culture, enriched our society, and shaped the history of the United States. Mon 10:30pm; Tue & Fri 11:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 11:30am. ACCESS VIRGINIA BEACH — Sun 9pm & 11:30pm; Mon 7:30am & 6pm; Tue & Thu 1:30pm; Wed 7:30am & 11:30pm; Fri 7:30am; Sat 6pm. AGAINST ALL ODDS — Thu 9pm. AMERICAN CINEMA — Wed 4pm. ART HISTORY: CUBISM — Tue & Thu 6am. BRIDGING WORLD HISTORY — Thu 8:30pm. CENTURY — Tue & Fri 10:30pm; Thu 3:30pm. CLASSIC ARTS SHOWCASE — Enjoy the classic arts by experiencing short video clips of film and music. Sat 12am through 8am, 1:30pm through 6pm, and 8pm through Sun 8pm. DEATH: A PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING: SUDDEN DEATH — Gain a greater understanding of death and dying through case studies and moving personal stories of people facing their own death or the death of a loved one. Mon & Wed 11:30am; Tue & Thu 7:30am. DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY — Wed 5:30pm. EARTH REVEALED: MASS WASTING — Explore how scientific theories are developed and how our activities today affect earth's continuing evolution. Mon 10pm; Fri 3pm; Thu 11am. ECONOMICS U$A: RESOURCES AND SCARCITY — Explore fundamentals of economic history, theory, and practice. Mon 11pm; Tue & Fri 12pm & 4pm; Thu 12pm. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: WHEN DISASTER STRIKES — See how government, private-sector groups and citizens work together to prepare for and respond to disasters of all kinds. Tue & Thu 7am. ESSENTIAL SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS — Mon 7pm; Tue 11pm; Wed 2pm; Fri 5pm & 11pm. EXERCISE HORIZONS — Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am; Tue & Thu 2:30pm. FIT FOR DUTY — An exercise program spanning several disciplines, such as kickboxing, Pilates, aerobics, weight training, and more. Produced by The Pentagon Channel. Mon & Wed 12pm; Tue & Thu 8am. FRONTLINE FIREFIGHTER — Sun 10pm; Mon through Fri 9am; Mon, Wed, & Fri 1pm; Thu 11pm. FUZION FITNESS — Mon & Wed 11am; Tue & Thu 3pm; Fri 11am. GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY — Thu 6pm. GROWING OLD IN A NEW AGE — Tue 5pm; Wed & Fri 6pm; Thu & Sat 7pm. HOMEBOUND EXERCISE — Mon, Wed, Fri 10am; Tue & Thu 2pm.

HOW IN THE WORLD — Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:30am; Mon & Sat 6:30pm; Thu 11:30pm. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY — Thu 10pm. INSIDE WRITING COMMUNITIES: CONVERSATIONS WITH STUDENT WRITERS — Discover how writing workshops motivate students and help them become proficient writers. Mon 9:30pm; Fri 2:30pm; Thu 10:30am. JURY ORIENTATION — A helpful guide for anyone called to jury duty. Sun 8pm; Mon 8am & 8pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8am. LEARNING MATH — Thu 9:30pm. MATH MONSTERS — Thu 6:30pm. MEET THE AUTHOR: ADRIANA TRIGIANI — Tue & Fri 10pm. MONEYTRACK — Wed 3:30pm. NASA X — Sun 11pm. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART: OLMEC ART OF ANCIENT MEXICO — Explore Olmec objects in their archeological context at major Olmec sites in Mexico. Tue & Thu 6:30am. NEWSWRITING — Wed 5pm. PRIMARILY GEORGE — Thu 5pm. READ-ALEE-DEED-ALEE — Thu 4:45pm. REAL VIRGINIA — Sun 9:30pm. SHAMU TV — Enjoy a tale of teamwork, determination and dedication as rescuers work to save thousands of oiled penguins and their stranded chicks. Thu 4pm. SIGNING TIME: EATING TIME — An introduction to American Sign Language for children. Mon & Wed 12:30pm; Tue & Thu 8:30am. THE 4ORCE — Sun 10:30pm. THE MATH DUDE — Thu 4:30pm. THE PATH TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY — Sun 8:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 8:30pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8:30am. THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY: THE DRIVING FORCES — Mon 9pm; Fri 2pm; Thu 10am.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 46 / VERIZON 46

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