The Virginian Pilot and author Lorraine Eaton have provided a copy of Tidewater Table, Lorraine’s new cook book as the prize for this year’s dessert contest!  See the details on our events page.

It’s been a busy Spring! All the news that is news in the neighborhood and our surrounds is here in the June edition of The Suburban:

-Democratic Primary Election Tues. June 11

-Historic Talbot Hall is on the market

-HRT studies extending The Tide to Naval Station Norfolk 

Plus Suburban Acres Green, the Neighborhood Watch Report and crime stats, announcements, neighborhood calendar, and more.

Continue having a great Spring, enjoy Harborfest and the fireworks, and check out information on the annual Suburban Acres 4th of July Parade and Picnic on our EVENTS page.

Information on the annual Suburban Acres 4th of July Parade and Picnic, Thursday July 4, 2013 is available on our EVENTS page.

Rising high school juniors and seniors who are residents of Suburban Park/Suburban acres or who attend school at Granby High School, Norfolk Christian Schools, or Norfolk Collegiate are eligible for a scholarship for SACL’s GROW Summer-Fall Youth Leadership Development Program.

Deadline to submit applications is June21, 2013

Interested in government, business, volunteerism, political science, or community development?  This scholarship funds tuition and registration fees for the following three activities /program areas  through the summer and fall:

eXcel July 17-19, 2013…  

A program of LEAD Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, eXcel’s goal is to prepare youth for leadership positions within the community and region.

14^th Annual Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference September 19-20, 2013…Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center.

Civics Comes Home to Norfolk, August 8 noon-8 pm and other dates to be announced…

The eXcel program focuses on business, creativity, and entrepreneurship; the VSNC focus is on neighborhood and community development. The Suburban Acres Civic League will offer two activities during the summer (dates TBA) focusing on local community groups and their interaction with local government and business. How does knowledge of civics, finance, and government operations help to get things done by leveraging politics and support from the community and business?  Missions and challenges of not-for-profit organizations, and how they help government will be highlighted, along with mentorship by community leaders and opportunity for one-on-one discussions with local business and government leaders.

Application deadline is June 21, 2013.  Mail applications to 549 Carl Street, Norfolk VA 23505 or scan and email to suburbanacres@gmail.com.

The complete application packet is here.

For more information on eXcel, a project of LEAD Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, click here.

For more information on the Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference click here. 

Flood damage is occurring more often, large scale protection will take time and will not cover all areas of Norfolk, and flood insurance rates are rising.

The proposed regulatory changes are largely administrative and procedural for existing property owners, but have significant impacts for new development or construction (3 feet of freeboard [elevation above ground and projected floodwaters] versus 1 foot).  Higher freeboard requirement can mean a significant savings in flood insurance premiums.

According to the city, the proposed changes will provide further discount to flood insurance premiums and that building with flooding in mind allows for construction to be resilient in the future.

Important dates for the new regulatory proposals:

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS

Friday, May 24, 2013, 2-4 p.m.  Workforce Development Center, 201 E. Little Creek Road
(Design Professional focused)

Thursday, June 13, 2013, 6-7:30 p.m. Titustown Recreation Center, 7545 Diven Street

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Thursday, June 27, 2013, 2:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 810 Union Street downtown

For a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed changes, meeting flyer, and other information visit http://www.norfolk.gov/index.aspx?NID=2177

Please join us for our meeting Monday evening May 13th…doors open at 6 pm for refreshments, meeting starts at 6:30.

Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald will be available to chat.

This is another EARNN (Environmental Awards for Recycling in Norfolk Neighborhoods) meeting…we need thirty (30) attendees to receive EARNN points, so bring the family or a neighbor!

Guest speakers:  Fleta Jackson, Norfolk Stormwater Division, and Lisa Renee Jennings of Keep Norfolk Beautiful.

Here is the May 2013 edition of The Suburban…

In this issue:

Improvements planned for Glen Echo Shores entrance.

SACL receives mini-grant for Youth Civic Engagement.

Budget cuts to affect Wards Corner Plan.

Flora is back! Yard of the month returns with Spring.

Pics from Suburban Park Elementary Spring Program.

In this month’s edition…

Suburban Park Elementary to hold Spring Program “Tribute to Veterans” on April 16…

Mayor’s Wards Corner Task Force meeting notes…

Norfolk Christian’s Living Water Fine Arts Showcase photos…

Information on the Lafayette River RiverFEST, April 27^th…

Neighborhood to participate in Great American Cleanup on Saturday May 4^th…

This month’s The Suburban now available on the web and on the way to your door…definitely a ‘transportation focus’ this month with details on major rehabilitation plans for Tidewater Drive’s Roland Park Overpass and East Little Creek Road Underpass.

AND…You’ve heard him on the radio…now’s your chance to see him in person.

What?  Don’t have your own, personal financial advisor?  YOU WILL this Monday night March 11 at 6:30 at our Suburban Acres Civic League meeting.

Mike Mason of Mason & Associates LLC, will speak on personal financial planning and retirement planning.  Mason & Associates is a Newport News-based financial services firm that specializes in municipal, state, and federal government retirement.  The firm provides assistance with financial planning, insurances, and investments.

Doors open at 6 pm, meeting starts at 6:30…see you Monday!

Meet Neighbors…

Make the neighborhood look great…

Help SACL pick up E.A.R.N.N. points…

Suburban Acres Civic League Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup,  this  Saturday February 23, 9—10:30 am  Saturday March 2nd at 9 am to 10:30 am. 

Meet at the corner of Thole St. & Galveston Blvd. for an hour or two of litter pick-up. Bags, gloves, refreshments provided. 

Help us earn EARNN (Environmental Awards for Recycling in Norfolk’s Neighborhoods) points.