St. Paul's Area

10/07/2026

Heading to the polls on Election Day?

Hampton Roads Transit offers Ride Free Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in honor of Election Day! 🚌

All bus, light rail, ferry, Paratransit and OnDemand Rideshare services will be free. Plan your trip now on their website at gohrt.com.

Our next Ride Free Day is on Tuesday, November 3 in honor of Election Day! 🚌💨

All bus, light rail, ferry, Paratransit, and OnDemand Rideshare services will be free. Plan your trip now on our website! 👩‍💻

10/01/2026

Get hands-on fire safety with Norfolk Fire-Rescue to keep you and your family safe and sound!

Topics include:
🏘️ Home fire prevention tips
🍳 Kitchen fire safety
📝 Escape planning for families
📞 When and how to call 911
🧯 Proper use of fire extinguishers

Registration is encouraged to receive a complimentary fire blanket while supplies last!

📆 Oct. 7
⏰ 4 - 5:30 p.m.
📍 Community Room at Unity Place
➡️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000277146792?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/29/2026

Following multiple successful informational sessions, another free SWaM Certification Workshop will be held next week!

📆 Tuesday, Oct. 13
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 Jordan-Newby Library

The workshop will help business owners better understand the certification process and learn how becoming SWaM certified can open doors to state contracts, grants and new business opportunities.

Be sure to register:
➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/swam-certification-info-session-tickets-1998818026524?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/29/2026

Ready for a real path to different career opportunities? Interested in how you can tap into your next career, gain real skills and build out your future?

Come out this October for for an interactive visit of the TCC Skilled Trades Center to learn about high-demand trade careers. Get the chance to test out real industry experiences through a virtual reality simulator and explore multiple skilled trade paths. 👨🏼‍🔧👩🏾‍🔧🧑🏽‍🔬👨🏿‍🏭

📆 Monday, Oct. 5
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
✅ With lunch and transportation provided, the only thing left to do is...register today to save your spot: https://tinyurl.com/mw5t68eu

09/24/2026

One beat. One voice. One CommUNITY!

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra Hosts the CommUNITY Play-In and Sing Along 🎼

CommUNITY is calling on everyone across Hampton Roads to raise their voices, grab their instruments and join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for an electrifying celebration of peace, inclusion and unity! And that’s just the start. Experience the energy firsthand as part of our audience for this powerful annual event that lights up our region’s cultural richness, bringing together people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds through dynamic music, dance and spoken word.

📅 Oct. 4
⏰ 3 p.m.
📍 Booker T. Washington High School

Join us in TWO WEEKS for our annual CommUNITY: Play-In and Sing Along! Enjoy a fun afternoon of music with your neighbors from across Hampton Roads.

Sunday October 4, 2026 | 3PM
Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk
FREE and Open to All!

Don’t have an Instrument?
Rent yours with Music & Arts and get an extra special discount as commUNITY Participants, starting at just $9.99 for The first three months!

Come play and sing with us to unite our commUNITY through music. Learn more and register today at: https://virginiasymphony.org/community/

09/23/2026

What better way to start off the new school year than by coming together as one community!

People First, empowered by Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI), brought together former Tidewater Gardens families for the perfect back to school sendoff full of free school uniforms, supplies, games, snacks and even toy giveaways. Having the right tools helps all students start the year feeling confident and ready to learn. 🏫📝

Wishing all students, families, teachers and administrators one of their best school years yet!

09/23/2026

We're under a Coastal Flood Watch and now is the time to prepare. 🌧️🚗

🅿️ Residents can move vehicles to higher ground in the York Street Garage.
🅿️ Additional designated City-owned lots and garages will also be available for short-term parking options. Location map available at www.norfolk.gov/FloodParking
🅿️ Old Dominion University has opened the Constant Center 43rd Street Garage (1067 W 43rd St) for residents.*
*Note: Vehicles must be moved by midnight Friday to avoid towing ahead of Saturday’s football game.

Stay safe and stay informed:
📲 Use the Waze app to navigate around flooded streets.
✅ Sign up for Norfolk Alert at www.norfolk.gov/alert

We're under a Coastal Flood Watch and now is the time to prepare. 🌧️🚗

Starting today at 5 p.m.:
🅿️ Residents can move vehicles to higher ground in the York Street Garage.
🅿️ Additional designated City-owned lots and garages will also be available for short-term parking options. Location map available at www.norfolk.gov/FloodParking

Starting tonight at 9 p.m.:
🅿️ Old Dominion University will open the Constant Center 43rd Street Garage (1067 W 43rd St) for residents.*
*Note: Vehicles must be moved by midnight Friday to avoid towing ahead of Saturday’s football game.

Stay safe and stay informed:
📲 Use the Waze app to navigate around flooded streets.
✅ Sign up for Norfolk Alert at www.norfolk.gov/alert

09/21/2026

Fall into the new season with an afternoon of art and culture!

This month Aspire Art Gallery will be hosting an artist talk and a workshop with award winning artist Dennis Winston. 🎨🧑🏽‍🎨

📆 Saturday, Sept. 26
⏰ Noon - 2 p.m.
📍 Aspire Art Gallery (645 Church St.)

Come out for a fun and interactive afternoon of exploring how you can make amazing art through blending the African American experience with expressive woodcuts, mixed media work and cultural history.

Be sure to check out https://aspireartgallery.org/event for more details!

09/18/2026

It’s election season and time to make your voice heard!

Early voting for the November 3 General & Special Elections begins TODAY, Friday, Sept. 18.

You can cast your ballot at the Norfolk Office of Elections Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or during any of the extended weekend times below.

• Sunday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Looking for something a little closer to you? Stop by one of the City’s satellite voting locations, like Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library, starting Oct. 18.

For more info, visit www.norfolk.gov/elections

Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Check out https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation to find out your voter status and how to register online.

Make your plan. Cast your ballot. Shape your future! ✅

Early voting for the November 3 General & Special Elections will begin on Friday, Sept. 18.

📆 Monday - Friday
⏰ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
📍 Office of Elections, 810 Union St., Suite 100

Early voting at the Office of Elections will also be available:
✅ Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
✅ Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
✅ Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
✅ Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, visit www.norfolk.gov/elections.

09/10/2026

Community Connect is THIS Saturday!

Don't miss your chance to connect with community organizations and vendors providing interactive resources on health & wellness, everyday living community engagement opportunities and so much more.

📆 Saturday, Sept. 12
⏰ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 Tarrallton Community Center
🎟️ Free and open to the public!