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Operating as usual

12/21/2022

12/20/2022

New sessions of Instructional classes begin in January! Check out this great lineup, with some brand new opportunities that include: Star Hoop Fitness, Monologue Basics for Theater, Musical Theater, and Mini Maestros. Register for any of these classes by visiting https://bit.ly/3nmWjHa

12/19/2022

In need of a last minute gift? Stop by any Chesapeake Community Center or the Chesapeake Visitor Center for a copy of the 2023 Keep Chesapeake Beautiful Calendar, filled with stunning photographs captured in Chesapeake. The Chesapeake Visitor Center, located at 1224 Progressive Drive, also includes a gift shop filled with apparel, mementos and even items from local artisans and authors.

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council - CEIC

Just a few hours left of Fa La La Land at Deck the Hall for 2022, until 9 pm tonight, Saturday, December 17. Deck the Ha...

12/18/2022

Just a few hours left of Fa La La Land at Deck the Hall for 2022. Come out until 9 pm tonight, Saturday, December 17. Enjoy Deck the Hall until January 2, 2023.

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Just a few hours left of Fa La La Land at Deck the Hall for 2022, until 9 pm tonight, Saturday, December 17. Deck the Hall will be open until January 2, 2023.

12/16/2022

The registration deadline for Winter Break Play Days has been extended until this coming Monday, December 19. Play Days will be held at South Norfolk and Western Branch Community Centers from December 27 - 30. Sign your child up, in person, at any Chesapeake Community Center. To view center locations visit https://bit.ly/3uUbcD5

12/15/2022

There's one more chance to experience Fa La La Land during Deck the Hall*! Join us, this Saturday, December 17 from 5 - 9 pm, at Chesapeake City Hall. Enjoy a live snow globe, baby goats in holiday sweaters, food vendors, and more holiday fun!

To learn more, visit www.CityofChesapeake.net/PRTevents

*Deck the Hall is a drive-through event from 6 - 9 pm, nightly, until January 2. Deck the Hall is walk-through only during Fa La La Land.

12/14/2022

Join the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers, this Saturday at Northwest River Park's Equestrian Area, for Skywatch. Observe the night sky through a variety of telescopes. This program is free and weather dependent. No registration is required.

12/14/2022

Learn all about Owls during the upcoming Pop-Up Program, Owl Talk. Stop by any time between 4 - 5 pm at the Chesapeake Arboretum, this Friday, December 16.

12/13/2022

Referees are still needed for this coming Youth Winter Basketball season. Training will be provided. If interested, visit https://forms.office.com/g/SCEq7KFSAg call 757-382-6411 or e-mail [email protected]

12/13/2022

The Holiday Brass Concert with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra is this Thursday! Join us for this free concert at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Doors open at 6 pm, concert begins at 7.

12/12/2022

Time is running out to register your child for Winter Break Play Days at South Norfolk and Western Branch Community Centers. Play Days will run from December 27 - 30 from 9 am - 6 pm. Register, in person, at any Chesapeake Community Center. Spaces are limited.

12/12/2022

It's not too late to grab your copy of the 2023 Keep Chesapeake Beautiful Calendar! These calendars are available at any Chesapeake Community Center and the Chesapeake Visitor Center, located at 1224 Progressive Drive. Stop by this week to grab your copy! Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council - CEIC

12/10/2022

It’s snowing at Fa La La Land at Deck the Hall!
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12/10/2022

Join us tonight at 6 pm during Fa La La Land at Deck the Hall for this momentous ceremony.

12/10/2022

The Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council - CEIC is now accepting nominations for the annual Environmental Awards to recognize those individuals, groups, or organizations that have been involved in outstanding recycling, beautification, litter control, and environmental projects that took place in Chesapeake during the year 2022. To submit a nomination before the deadline on Sunday, January 15, visit https://bit.ly/CEIC-EAP

12/09/2022

12/08/2022

The Holiday Brass Concert, with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, returns next Thursday, December 15 at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Doors open at 6 pm for this free concert. For more information visit www.CityofChesapeake.net/PRTevents

12/07/2022

Enrollment is open for January's Fly Fishing class with the VCFA (Virginia Coastal Fly Anglers) at Rokeby Center. Learn about gear, techniques, terminology and more during this free program. For ages 5+. Registration is required, sign up by visiting https://bit.ly/30XMart

12/06/2022

Spaces remain for the Battle Walk, this Saturday, at Battlefield Park. Learn about the first major Revolutionary War armed conflict in Virginia and its impact on our quest for independence. This program is free, but registration is required. Sign up by visiting bit.ly/350kzYJ

12/06/2022

Referees are needed for the Youth Winter Basketball season, beginning in January. Training will be provided and positions are paid. If interested, visit https://forms.office.com/g/SCEq7KFSAg call 757-382-6411 or e-mail [email protected]

12/05/2022

Enjoy Fa La La Land, this Saturday from 5 - 9 pm, at Chesapeake City Hall. Walk through the winter wonderland featuring baby goats, a live snow globe, food trucks, face painting and more! Don't forget, the Deck the Hall drive-through lighted display will also continue, nightly, until January 2, 2023.

12/05/2022

Spaces are limited for Winter Break Play Days held at South Norfolk and Western Branch Community Centers. Register your child, in person, at any Chesapeake Community Center to secure their spot. Registration closes on Thursday, December 15.

12/05/2022

This week's job opportunities with Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism. To find out more and to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/43xnvwu4.

12/03/2022

12/02/2022

**Update: 11:36 am, Saturday, December 3**

Due to pending weather conditions, there are some scheduling modifications to Saturday's Battle of Great Bridge reenactment activities. The main Battle of Great Bridge will now be moved to Noon.

Saturday SUN-Days with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers has been canceled.

12/02/2022

Registration is open for this year's Holiday Luncheon, on Friday, December 16, at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Enjoy a delicious lunch, holiday fun, and more! For ages 55+. Register by December 9 at http://bit.ly/3He9dRo

12/01/2022

Spaces remain for these upcoming programs. Register today to secure your spot.

Battle Walk: https://bit.ly/350kzYJ
Her and Me Crafting Workshop: http://bit.ly/3gYGxBc

11/30/2022

Join us for another Invasive Plant Removal event this Saturday, Dec 3, at the Arboretum. Volunteers needed! Please RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b49ada92fabf58-ivyremoval

11/30/2022

Join the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers, this Saturday, at Elizabeth River Park for Saturday SUN-Days. Look through a variety of telescopes to observe solar flares and sun spots. This program is free and weather dependent. No registration is required.

11/29/2022

2023 Keep Chesapeake Beautiful photo calendars are now available and the perfect holiday gift! Grab a copy at the Chesapeake Visitor Center or any Chesapeake Community Center while they last. Calendars are available for a $5 suggested donation towards beautification programs in Chesapeake.

Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council - CEIC

11/29/2022

Join us for the Battle of Great Bridge event, this Saturday and Sunday, at Battlefield Park South. The event will include re-enactments, demonstrations, camp life experiences, food vendors and more! For more details, including the re-enactment schedule, visit www.CityofChesapeake.net/PRTevents

11/29/2022

Join us this evening for a Community Input Meeting about Newton Neck Park.

Join us for a Community Input Meeting for Newton Neck Park. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 6:30 pm, at River Crest Community Center.

11/28/2022

This week's job opportunities with Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism. To find out more and to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/43xnvwu4.

11/22/2022

Deck the Hall begins Thursday! Enjoy some free festive fun with this drive-through light display, starting at 6 pm at Chesapeake City Hall. Enjoy the lighted scenery until January 2, 2023. Then save the date for Fa La La Land, a walkable experience with more winter wonderland activities on December 10 & 17.

11/22/2022

'peake Life - Chick-fil-A Christmas Parade at Chesapeake Square

11/21/2022

This week's job opportunities with Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism. To find out more and to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/43xnvwu4.

11/19/2022

Registration is open for these Instructional Programs! Sessions begin the week of November 28, save your spot by registering at https://bit.ly/3nmWjHa

11/18/2022

Address

1224 Progressive Drive
Chesapeake, VA
23320

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17573826411

Website

http://www.CityofChesapeake.net/prt

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Thanks for joining us for a fun weekend at Oak Grove Lake Park! And an extra thank you to Virginia Beach Adaptive Watersports for getting more participants on the water and Nuleeu Nutrition And Wellness, LLC for Paddleboard Yoga demonstrations! Did you miss the fun? There will be more opportunities to paddle this summer, stay tuned for Weekends on the Lake!

Earth Day 2022

Celebrate Earth Day, today and every day, with a visit to one of Chesapeake's beautiful parks. Start your adventure by visiting www.CityofChesapeake.net/parks

Buckley the Baby Goat at Fa La La Land

Buckley says to come see him at Fa La La Land at Deck the Hall until 9 pm tonight!

Deck the Hall

Deck the Hall begins tonight! Drive through this free lighted display at Chesapeake City Hall and embrace the holiday cheer!

The Holiday Craft Show is in full swing! Come by until 5 pm today and from 11 am until 4 pm on Sunday. @cityofchesapeakeva @visitchesapeakeva #chesapeake #chesapeakeva #parks #recreation #tourism #757 #hamptonroads #virginia #fun #outdoors #peakelife #visitchesapeake #chesapeakeprt

Deck the Hall

Deck the Hall begins next week! Enjoy the lighted, drive-through display at City Hall, starting Thursday, November 25. City of Chesapeake Government

Trek for Treats

Trek for Treats returns, this Friday, October 29, from 3 - 6 pm. Stop by any Chesapeake Community Center or Chesapeake Public Library for some Halloween fun from the safety of your car. This event is rain or shine and no registration is required. For participating locations visit https://bit.ly/3Enyswc

This week's job opportunities with Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism. To find out more and to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/43xnvwu4.

Postcard Contest

Park and Recreation Month - 2021

Historic Preservation Month: Episode 7: Owens-Melvin House Historical Marker Dedication

Historic Preservation Month: Episode 6 - Cornland School

Historic Preservation Month: Episode 5 - Deep Creek

Historic Preservation Month: Episode 4 - Western Branch + Sunray

Historic Preservation Month: Episode 3 - South Norfolk

Historic Preservation Month - Episode 2: Great Bridge

Historic Preservation Month: Episode 1 - Southern Chesapeake

Chesapeake Historic Preservation Month

Seed Ball Craft

Chesapeake - An Exceptional Place to Play!

EGGspedition Event Pictures

EGGspedition Bunny Trail

EGGspedition - Big Event Announcement

Comments

Aurelia Hammack had a great time searching for Easter Eggs this morning, She even found a Golden Egg!

Would anyone like to add to this list? ❤️🎄

Attention CNAs in the Barco, NC area (local, per diem - not travel)

How about some extra CA$H for the holiday season with per diem shifts?

New Hire bonus for per diem CNAS in NC / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem - Barco, NC

Location: Barco, NC
Base Pay: Up to $19/hr + COVID differential
Shifts Available: 3:00pm-11:00pm & 11:00pm-7:00am (2nd and 3rd sh*ts)
Setting: Long Term Care
MUST BE LICENSED IN NORTH CAROLINA, 1 yr. LTC EXPERIENCE.

MAS Medical Staffing is looking to add to its per diem team for upcoming assignments in Barco, NC - Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).
The ideal candidate will hold a current nursing assistant license and possess 1-3 years of experience. This individual will work with patients in a long term care setting.

To apply: https://tinyurl.com/y2j8b7eb

My name is Andi Mabry and I am conducting research related to COVID-19 and the Tourism Industry for a class at ODU.
If you work in the tourism industry would you please take a few minutes to fill out this anonymous questionnaire
or feel free to share it with friends and family who work in the tourism sector.
Thank you!!

The Lagoon at Oak Grove Park. About the most beautiful, hidden in plain sight spot that I know.

Is the sk8park open

Please keep an eye out for this young lady and her red car as well as her two dogs.

https://www.facebook.com/100000063352598/posts/3555477241131019/

An update with what’s going on with the parks would be nice.

My name is Toby and I am a disable veteran who had an accident in the military and now have a service dog who is up for the hero dog award in the service category. You see I suffer from PTSD, Seizures and TBi along with a broken back. and my Sasha is a rescue and was trained to replace my first service dog who just passed away. So I am asking if you will please go to www.herodogawards.org and vote for my Sasha she is the Tan Sasha in the Service Category and thank you for voting

Dogs came up to my family and others growling and these ladies won’t put them back on the leash.

Is it ok to go kayaking in the locks?

Does your High school student know what college they'd like to attend? Check out my personal message. And check out the trip I've organized on Eventbrite.

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