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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aid Another will host a Havana Nights Masquerade at YMCA Camp Grom on Saturday, September 6th to raise funds for adaptive programs that support people with disabilities—featuring live music, gourmet dining and award presentations. Hampton Roads Chamber
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools students built three-dimensional art with donated cans at the Youth Volunteer Corps Annual Canstructure Competition on April 26 at Patrick Henry Mall—over 18,844 cans were given to the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula. An Achievable Dream Academy won Grand Champion while Ella Fitzgerald Middle School, Richneck Elementary School, and Denbigh High School also earned awards—teams showcased their creative designs. Newport News Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Glenn Youngkin ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today in Virginia—honoring those lost to fentanyl poisoning as part of Fentanyl Awareness Day. The flags will remain raised until sunset—paying tribute to families affected by the crisis. WAVY
- ➤ USS Oak Hill left Naval Station Norfolk on Monday to join Exercise Chesapeake 2025 — a joint training event with the French Marine Nationale — where U.S. and French forces will conduct flight operations, landing craft air cushion certifications, amphibious landings and personnel exchanges to boost their defense partnership. 13News Now
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The Music of Star Wars
8 PM – 10 PM — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of Star Wars performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 AM - 5 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News (Oyster Point) — Cost info not provided — Enhance driving skills and knowledge at this local improvement course.
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Mahler Symphony No. 9
7:30-9 p.m. — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sublime and lush sounds of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony under the direction of Eric Jacobsen.
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Relay For Life Peninsula VA
5-9 p.m. — Port Warwick — Donations encouraged — Celebrate and honor cancer survivors and those lost through this community-focused event by raising funds for cancer research.
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Tidewater Chapter HOW Kayak Fishing Event
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Beaverdam Park — Free for veterans and first responders — Experience a day of kayak fishing with family-friendly activities and lunch included.
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2025 Small Business Symposium
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Explore financing options and network with local entrepreneurs and supply chain professionals.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your Driving Improvement Class and get certified the same day.
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Newport News Greek Festival
9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Hellenic Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Greek culture with traditional music, food, and dance performances over three fun-filled days.
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