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Wednesday in NFK: Here's what's going down
Mid-Week Email?! It can't be!
Paul Stetson Rice
January 10, 2024
Today’s email is a sample of new Currents emails with more frequent updates on what’s happening in the City. Let us know what you think:
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It’s Wednesday! 🤙
You’re halfway through the week, let’s get after it!
🌬Today’s Weather:High of 52 & Gusty. Better batten down the hatches.
Here’s what we’re watching today:
🚧 Another delay for Headwaters Resort & Casino
The Architectural Review Board was scheduled to take up the HeadWaters Resort and Casino plans at the Monday meeting. Yet, the applicant delayed until the next meeting, on January 22nd.
What’s the official story? The developer has not disclosed what issues came up, but plans for the casino have changed several times since voter approved its construction in 2020.
Driving the story:
Plans were recently scaled down and then again
The project was initially complicated by flood wall considerations, though it no longer seeks to have a marina.
Portsmouth’s Rivers Casino is already open and poses new competition
What else to know:
🦪 2023’s oyster harvest yielded the most in 35 years
The waterways around Norfolk have reached a new milestone in recovery.
Close to the brink:
In the ‘80s and ‘90s, Oyster populations were dangerously close to collapse with seasons yielding fewer than 20,000 bushels.
According to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, the 2022-23 season saw 700,00 bushels gathered, which marks the most in 35 years.
Courtesy: Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Why it matters:
Oysters filter and remove nutrients from the water, which has been a driving force in restoring the Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers.
The seafood industry accounts for $1.1 billion in economic impact in Virginia
Who’s crushing leading the charge:
The Elizabeth River Project and partners have built 24 acres of new oyster reefs since 2014.
Catch the full article at VPM News.
👎 Hampton Roads residents have declining impressions of the quality of life in the region.
ODU released its “annual snapshot of what residents think about what it is like to work, live and play in Hampton Roads.” The survey covers: Quality of Life; Attitudes Towards Police; Attitudes Towards Immigration; The Economy and Employment; Politics and Political Opinions; and Health, Climate and Education.
Headline Stats:
Residents rating the quality of life in the region as excellent or good declined from 69.3% to 62.3%.
Key Issues named in the findings were the cost of housing, the cost of childcare, and a declining satisfaction with healthcare quality.
About 60% of residents in Norfolk rated the city as excellent or good, compared to 84.5% (VB), 83.2%(Chesapeake), 56%(Hampton), 44%(Newport News), and 35.1% (Portsmouth.)
📅Here’s all your events for the next few days
Wednesday:
Weyanoke Bird Sanctuary Toddler “Hike.” 10:00 am. Rip it.
Ghent Business Association Happy Hour at Barrel 17. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
The Boys in the Boat at Naro Cinema. 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Super Casual Wednesday Bike Ride departing Local Bike Shop. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Love To Read Book Club at the Slover. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
YELLOW Bright Sparks: Refresh, Reset, Renew at Assembly. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Intro to the ShopBot CNC at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Afterglow Brewing. 6:20 pm. Rip it.
Beginner Bachata Class at Fred Heutte Center. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
GSA Symphony Winter Concert at University Theatre ODU. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Public Planetarium Show at ODU Planetarium. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Grilli performs live at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:15 pm. Rip it.
Sky's The Limit Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore. 7:15 pm. Rip it.
Mossy Moran performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Trivia:
Smartmouth
Reaver Beach
Torch
MJ’s
Thursday:
The Boys in the Boat at Naro Cinema. 4:00 pm & 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Art of the Arts & Miki Goerdt Dual Opening Reception at d’Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Group Run at Stony’s Dockside. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Thrilling Thursday Evening Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater United Disc Golf Club Putting League at Smartmouth. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Attack of the Rookies! Improv Comedy Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Attack of the Rookies at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Firestone performs live at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy Moran performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Devine performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Performers Playground Stage Workshop at the Venue on 35th. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Triple Threat Thursdays Drag Show at 37th & Zen. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Trivia:
Elation
Bold Mariner
Pixels
Baxters
Friday:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo’s. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Art Matters: Eyes of the Storm at Chrysler Museum. 10:30 am. Rip it.
The Boys in the Boat at Naro Cinema. 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Gym Open House - Open to the Public. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Universal Combat Center Grand Opening. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Swing Hard Golf Simulator at Smartmouth Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Jacob Vanko performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea performs live at Elation. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic at Maison Soleil. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Holdovers at Naro Cinema. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Tales from the Campfire at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jon Phenomenon performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Breaking Benjamin: Unplugged at the Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
But Why Bump Off Barnaby at Little Theater of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy Moran performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay Trio performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
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