Lamberts Point Civic League

06/10/2026

Local news covers Lamberts Point micro farm and Elizabeth River Trail happenings. Article includes link to sign up to volunteer.

06/08/2026

In case you missed the last LP Civic League meeting, this is one of the projects presented and discussed.

🗞️Breaking news!

We're so excited to share an early vision for a proposed pedestrian bridge that could create a safer, more accessible connection between the Lambert's Point and West Ghent neighborhoods along the ERT.

This concept would create a new crossing over the rail corridor, improving access between neighborhoods and replacing a challenging section of the trail (the Hampton Boulevard rail overpass). Designed with walkers, runners, cyclists, families, and trail users of all abilities in mind, the proposed bridge includes:

💚ADA-Accessible Design
💚Lighting + Safer Conditions
💚Opportunities for Public Art + Storytelling
💚Design Details Inspired by Norfolk's History and the ERT

A huge thank you to our friends at Work Program Architects for donating their time and expertise to help imagine what's possible and bring this early vision to life. Their volunteer design work (alongside engineering guidance from partners) is helping spark this incredibly important community conversation about safety, accessibility, and connection along the ERT.

This is an early concept and we are currently in the feedback and feasibility phase, and community input matters. If your neighborhood, civic league, organization, or community group wants to learn more, we would love to share the vision and hear your thoughts.

We want to hear from YOU! What would a safer, more welcoming connection mean for your experience on the Elizabeth River Trail?

Read the full press release here: https://elizabethrivertrail.org/media-room/

06/06/2026

🚨 Specialty Program Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year Open June 8! 🚨

Families of rising 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 9th grade students, now is the time to explore exciting opportunities available through Norfolk Public Schools Specialty Programs.

📅 Applications will be accepted from June 8 through June 14 for the following schools:

✅ Academy for Discovery at Lakewood (ADL)
✅ Ruffner School - Norfolk, VA
✅ Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
✅ Academy at Rosemont Home of the Ambassadors and Young Scholars (AOIA)
✅ Blair Middle School
✅ Granby High School
✅ Norview HS Pilots
✅ Maury High School (The Commodore Corner)
✅ Lake Taylor High School
✅ Booker T. Washington High School - Norfolk, VA

🌐 For more information, visit: https://www.npsk12.com/our-division/specialty-programs

Don't wait. Application deadlines arrive quickly, and spaces are limited.

06/06/2026

06/01/2026

PRINCE of FIRE
RibbonCutting: New Public Art and Community Investment. Join us 10am June 3 at the Lambert’s Point Microfarm on the Elizabeth River Trail

05/19/2026

Attend “Norfolk at Night” Community Open House focused on street lighting improvements across the city. Join City staff and the project team to share your input on safety, walkability, lighting quality, and neighborhood character.
Drop in at either session:

Tuesday, May 19 | 5:00–7:30 p.m. – Mary D. Pretlow Public Library (111 W. Ocean View Ave.)

Wednesday, May 20 | 5:00–7:30 p.m. – Lambert’s Point Community Center (1251 W. 42nd St.)

Can’t attend? Share your feedback online through the Street Lighting Survey. Find link in comments below.

05/18/2026

Civic League meets Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 PM. Two special guests will make presentations.
1) a rep from ODU Realty  will propose a project that requires community approval
2)  representative from Elizabeth River Trail. Will share information about this trail which goes through Lambert‘s point.
Please join us. Your input matters.

05/08/2026

Community Forum

03/27/2026

Neighbors, if you would like to put a support sign in your yard, please leave the best way to contact you in a private message so that we can get one to you. The Lambert Point Civic League would love to uplift our ODU neighbors.

03/18/2026

Dr. Brian Hemphill, The Lamberts Point Civic League and Community wants you and all students and staff of Old Dominion University to know you have been lifted up in our Prayers. When adversity touches you, we stand strong with you. Hold on to hope 💪. Ms. Gloria Bostic: President Lamberts Point Civic League