Events

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4th of July Parade & Picnic – Good Times!

Thank you to all the neighbors who came out and made the Suburban Acres Civic League 4th of July Kids’ Parade & Community Picnic a great success!

It was hot and humid outside, but we had a great turnout and some incredible outfits and decorations!

2019 Prize Winners

Best Dressed Pet:  Shivon the dog, brought by owner Susan Boice

Best Dressed Kids

First Place:  Marion Collins

Second Place:  Daisy Tompkins

Third Place:  Charlie Kinnison and Stella Gabriel

Best Overall Entry:  The Toro Family – Allie, Abbie, Annie, Angie

Donors:

  • Towne Bank
  • Harris Teeter
  • Sweet Frog
  • Tinee Giant

Guests:

  • Norfolk City Council Member Courtney Doyle, Ward 2
  • Norfolk City Council Member Andria McClellan, Superward 6
  • Norfolk Police Community Resource Officer, Billy Old
  • Norfolk Police Officers Bangoura and Siegel
  • Ted Drake, representative for Delegate Rob Bloxom, District 100
  • Firefighters from Station 9

Master of Ceremonies:  Richard Drumwright

Parade Marshal:  Matt Adams, Revolutionary War Soldier Reenactor

Helpers for the Picnic and Parade:

  • Joan and Wes Wilson
  • Louie Gabriel
  • John Mangus
  • Peter Bastinelli
  • Alex Gabriel
  • Diane Ruhl
  • Mary Ann Grogan
  • Pearl Windle
  • Peter Beznoska
  • Karen Mayne

For more photos from the event, check out our Album on Facebook

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Mayor Alexander at Suburban Acres Civic League Meeting, Monday, June 10, 2019

Suburban Acres Civic League Meeting, Monday, June 10, 2019

Speaker:       Mayor Kenneth Alexander, City of Norfolk

When:           6:30 pm, Monday, June 10, 2019

Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing

Where:         Suburban Park Elementary School, 310 Thole Street

We invite nearby civic leagues to join us for our special speaker this month.  If you have a question or comment for Mayor Alexander, please write it down and bring it with you.  He would like to know what is on your mind.

Please check out events page on facebook to keep up with our events!

SACL Events

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[Reminder] Suburban Acres Civic League Meeting, Monday, May 13, 2019

Speaker:  Denise Gruccio from the Eggleston Garden Center.  Learn about the best plants for our area and Eggleston’s gardening and landscaping services.

We also will hear from special guest, Delegate Robert (Rob) Bloxom, our delegate for the 100th District of the Virginia Legislature.  He will update us on what’s happening in the legislature and listen to your issues.

The league will vote on the City of Norfolk’s offer to install a dynamic speed sign at westbound 536/544 Thole Street to reduce speeding.

When:  6:30 pm.  Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing.

Where:  Suburban Park Elementary School, 310 Thole Street

Please come and join your neighbors to learn what’s going on around our neighborhood.  Our Community Resource Officer from the Norfolk Police Department will give updates.  And . . . a chance to win a free door prize gift certificate.  Hope to see you!

Make sure to check out our Events page on Facebook to keep up with meetings and other group events!

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Wards Corner Draft Plan Synopsis

In an effort to help our members, Board Member Karen Mayne put together the below synopsis of the recent Wards Corner Draft Plan put out by the city.  We handed this out at the most recent SACL general meeting on April 8, 2019.

It’s a concise and straightforward presentation of the main takeaways and an excellent way to get up to speed on what to expect in terms of next steps from the city in planning and developing the Wards Corner area.

We hope the synopsis is helpful!  Bring your discussion items to the next general meeting.  We will also remind members and re-post the synopsis closer to the next meeting.

Thinking about the future of Wards Corner is exciting stuff for our area!

Thank you Karen for putting this together!

Wards Corner Plan Synopsis (Click Here for PDF)

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[Reminder] Suburban Acres Civic League General Meeting April 8, 2019

Suburban Acres Civic League Meeting, Monday, April 8, 2019

Speaker:       Courtney Doyle, Norfolk City Council, Ward 2

When:           6:30 pm, Monday, April 8, 2019

Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing

Where:         Suburban Park Elementary School, 310 Thole Street

We invite nearby civic leagues to join us for our special speaker this month.  If you have a question or comment for Ms. Doyle, please write it down and bring it with you.  She would like to know what is on your mind.

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Legislative Town Hall with Senator Lynwood Lewis

Senator Lynwood Lewis, representative for our District, is holding a Legislative Town Hall on March 19.  Please see the below link to RSVP for the event and take your chance to hear a recap of General Assembly activity or to ask questions of your representative.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM

WHERE: CrossRoads Church, 1127 Surrey Crescent, Norfolk,VA 23508

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legislative-town-hall-w-senator-lynwood-lewis-delegate-jay-jones-tickets-58723659045

More information can also be found on Senator Lewis’ facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/367177704011592/

 

 

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Granby Street Bridge Renovation [City Update]

The City of Norfolk has recently posted information about upcoming renovation and rehabilitation of the Granby Street Bridge.  Please see the information below about community information meetings the City has scheduled to keep residents informed on the project and the local impact.

More detailed information about the project can be found by clicking on these links:

Project Information

Community Information Meetings

Granby Bridge Renovation