Stuff to do in Hampton Roads

2007 General Assemby races, 2008 Presidential Race, Local, Norfolk, Politics, Virginia 2 Minutes

Here’s a brief list of things that I know of that are happening around Hampton Roads over the next week or so:

  • Saturday, September 29. DPVA Statewide Day of Action
    • Canvassing in Norfolk. Join the Miller and Northam campaigns for canvassing beginning at 11am. Meet at the campaign headquarters, 9657 1st View Street. Afterwards, join in the pizza social. Contact Brendan by email or call 583-1025.
    • Canvassing for Bobby Mathieson. Join policemen, firefighters, and others. Meet at the Police Benevolent Association, 333 Edwin Drive. Two shifts are available: 11am-2pm and 2:30pm-5:30pm. Contact Matt at 227-3347.
    • Canvassing for Joe Bouchard. Join veterans, students, teachers, and others. Meet at the campaign headquarters, 5101 Cleveland St, Suite #302. Two shifts are available: 12pm – 3pm and 3pm to 6pm. Contact Jamal at 227-3347.
    • Canvassing for Joe Bouchard. Join members of the League of Conservation Voters. Meet at Rita’s Water Ice, 4640 Shore Drive. Two shifts are available: 11am-2pm and 2:30pm-5:30pm. Contact Mehgan at 227-3347.
    • Canvassing for Bob MacIver. Join the MacIver campaign for canvassing, 10:30am to 1:30pm. Meet at Virginia Beach Middle School, 600 25th Street. Contact Susan at 692-0989.
  • Saturday, September 29. Senator Mamie Locke’s Sneaker Ball, 8pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Tickets are $50.
  • Thursday, October 4. Senator Yvonne Miller’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament and BBQ at the Lake Wright Golf Course. Shotgun start at 12:01 pm with BBQ to follow. Call 627-4212 for more details.
  • Thursday, October 4. John Miller reception with Mark Warner. Virginia Air & Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, 6pm-8pm. Tickets are $75 per person, $125 per couple, $25 for students. RSVP to Linda at 594-0911.
  • Friday, October 5. American Values Awards Banquet with Mark Warner. Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Circle. VIP reception at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Dinner only $50; VIP reception only $125. Sponsorships are also available. Contact 436-4623.
  • Saturday, October 6. NAACP 50th Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet with keynote speaker Congressman Bobby Scott. The Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Avenue, 5pm. Tickets are $35.
  • Sunday, October 7. Steve Heretick BBQ in Smithfield. 4820 Old Stage Hwy, 3pm-6pm. Event is free. Contact the Heretick campaign for more details.
  • Sunday, October 7. York County Democratic Committee Picnic. Shelter #1, New Quarter Park. 1:30pm. Event is free but bring your checkbook to contribute to the candidates!
  • Sunday, October 7. Bobby Mathieson’s “Battle of the Badges” Community basketball game. Players include Mark Warner, Rudy Boesch (“Survivor”), “Shaggy” (Z104), and Ralph Northam. Salem High School, 1993 Sun Devil Drive, 1:30pm. Event is free.
  • Monday, October 8. Phil Kellam’s Golf Tournament followed by his Bull & Oyster Roast. Sponsorships for the golf tournament are $300-$2,500. Bull & Oyster Roast is 5:30pm-7:30pm, tickets are $50. Call 301-6504 for more info.

And don’t forget: Tuesday, October 9, is the last day to register to vote in the November 6 election!

More events coming. Mark your calendars!

  • Wednesday, October 10. Luncheon with Barack Obama. Norfolk Waterside Marriot, 12pm, $500 – $2,300. Contact Joanna Martin (202) 543-2600.
  • Wednesday, October 10. Peninsula JJ reception. 6pm-9pm, $50. Details here
  • Thursday, October 11. 15th Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Feast. Town Point Park, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Call 456-5212
  • Thursday, October 11. Candidates debate. ODU Ted Constant Center, 7pm.
  • Sunday, October 14. VBDC Third Annual Elephant Roast. Details here

I’ll try to get more up next week.

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14 thoughts on “Stuff to do in Hampton Roads”

  5. I didn’t get any information specifically related to Troy. Like I said, this is what I know of. There certainly are other events going on that I don’t know anything about.

  6. Vivian — Why don’t you try to organize a Democrats vs. Republicans basketball game — with candidates playing? (Proceeeds going to charity, of course.) We could see the candidates’ teamwork, how they handle stress, and whether they play nicely with others!

  7. The Central Business District Association of Virginia Beach is hosting a luncheon featuring House candidates running in VB. Come see Bobby Mathieson, Joe Bouchard, and Bob McIver give the ol’ one-two to their Repulsican opponents as per usual. It’s Wednesday, October 17, 2007, Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Road , Virginia Beach.
    11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Registration & Networking
    12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. – Luncheon & Program
    Cost of Luncheon: $25.00

  10. Not as bad as using the local sheriff for your campaign lit without his permission. Slick move on “Doctor” Welch’s part.

    You’re not going to get 5 Republicans. They might have to socialize with African Americans.

  11. Brian,
    Schools have always been used for such events. when I went to school we had all kinds of political events including contests and debates among the students on who was the best candidate. Didn’t you ever have hte opportunity to indulge in such learning experiences at your school? We in fact need to bring more of this back so the younger generations know all about our political systems and branches of government through hands on experience not just memorizing from a book.

  12. The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate forums with our Dr. Ralph Northam vs. Nick “FemiNazi” Rerras on Tues, Oct. 9 and the 83rd’s next Delegate Joe Bouchard vs. Ken’s little brother on Tues., Oct. 23. Call 757-622-2312 for more information.

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