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Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Hampton Roads will mark Juneteenth with a week of free events featuring music, education, and community celebrations—Newport News will hold its 19th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 21 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Victory Landing Park with live performances and activities for all ages.  13News Now

EVENTS

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  • Pollinator Play Day at Green Drinks

    11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Bird Girl Bottle Shop — Free entry — Celebrate pollinators through hands-on activities led by local artist Okailey Okai.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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  • Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Training

    N/A — June 23-27 — Genesis Training Center, Newport News, VA — $2090 — Enhance your skills with hands-on C# programming courses led by experts.

    Mon, 6/23/25

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  • Free Pickleball Open Play

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Free entry — Enjoy casual pickleball games while meeting fellow sports enthusiasts.

    Thu, 6/26/25

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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 a driving improvement class and receive your certificate the same day.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • Driver Improvement Course

    9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 — Complete your driving improvement training and get certified on the same day.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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