Calendar

1619-2019 Commemoration at Fort Monroe: Day of Healing and Gospel Music Festival

August 25, 2019, 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Fort Monroe

Join us for the 400th Anniversary Commemorative Weekend Aug. 23-25, 2019.

Monthly Bike Cruise — Howe Farms

August 25, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Phillips Elementary School

Join us to explore the Howe Farms neighborhood and chat with your friends. The weather looks like it is going to be great for this month's Sunday Cruise with Bike Walk Hampton. We plan to start from Phillips Elementary School. Bring your family and take a casual ride with us through another Hampton neighborhood. Parking is available on-site. Ride begins at 5 p.m. Please arrive beforehand and be ready to leave on time.

Groovin' by the Bay Concert: Blackout Band

August 25, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Buckroe Beach and Park

This summer, join us on Sunday nights for a groovin' evening of live music at Buckroe Beach! Experience the bay breeze under the stars while partying to the best of old school r&b, funk, jazz infused, beach music. Food vendors are on-site. For water sports rentals, go to www.hamptonwatersportsva.com. Complimentary shuttle service is available from 4-9 p.m., leaving from Jones Magnet Middle School located at 1819 Nickerson Blvd.

Blood Drive

August 28, 2019, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ City Hall

The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue, the City of Hampton and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive at City Hall. As incentives, Amazon is offering all donors a $5 Amazon.com gift card (via email), Fire and Rescue is offering donors red maze pens, and a chance for a door prize, including a kitchen safety swag bag, a fire safety swag bag, a NOAA weather radio, a fire extinguisher, and a $100 Google Play gift card. For city employees, 8 hours of employee leave will be awarded at the end of the Blood Drive. Please join us in this life-saving mission by scheduling your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org — enter the sponsor code HamptonCity in the box next to “Find a Drive." If you have never signed in as a donor before, you can create an account by clicking on "Sign In" at the top of the page. Every donation matters. Remember, walk-ins are always welcome.

Downtown Block Party: Good Shot Judy

August 31, 2019, 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM @ Downtown Hampton at Queens Way

From the swingin' sounds of Sinatra, Basie, and contemporaries like Michael Buble, and Harry Connick Jr., to the beautiful ballads of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and back to the high energy Latin dance big band sound, Good Shot Judy has got you covered. The Downtown Hampton Block Party has become a summer series of massive community get-togethers on Queens Way for partiers and families who enjoy live outdoor music, complete with a children's area, food trucks, drink kiosks and vendors.

Langley Speedway Weekly Race

August 31, 2019, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Langley Speedway

Langley Speedway holds car races nearly every Saturday. Check the schedule on the Langley Speedway's website for changes and details.

SOLD OUT — Bass Center XII

August 31, 2019, 7:00 PM - September 1, 2019, 11:00 PM @ Hampton Coliseum

For the 12th event in this very special series, Bass Center XII comes to the Mothership, Hampton Coliseum, for two nights of magical pandemonium. Bassnectar will be playing each night alongside a diverse cast of musical guests, including TroyBoi, K.L.O, Teklife: DJ Earl b2b Slick Shoota, Ganja White Night, The Widdler, and Khiva. For more information: bassnectar.net

GetSet4All- Adaptive Sports Program - Boccia Indoor Play

August 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fort Monroe Gym

Boccia is a precision ball sport. Able bodied and Disabled compete to get closest to the “Jack”. Fun for all ages.

Belly Dancing

August 27, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Fort Monroe Fitness/Dance Room

Wheelchair Basketball with the Sun Wheelers

August 27, 2019, 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM @ Fort Monroe Gym

Play Basketball using an athletic wheelchair. Able bodied and disabled play together.

Bridge

August 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fort Monroe Activity Room

Fitness Yoga

August 29, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Fort Monroe Fitness/Dance Room

Fitness Yoga Time: 7:00-8:00pm Class Fee: $15.00 per month

Sitting Volleyball

August 31, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Fort Monroe Community Center

Play volleyball sitting down! Everyone can Play! Able bodied and Disabled play together.

Boccia Indoor Play

August 31, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Fort Monroe Gym

Boccia is a precision ball sport. Able bodied and disabled compete to get closest to the “Jack”. Fun for all ages. Families welcomed. Time 10:30am-11:30am

Chess Club

August 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Little England Cultural Center

Tactful strategies and concentration are part of learning the fundamentals of this challenging board game. Participants who already know how to play will have the opportunity to match their skills against other players. Ages: 18-70. Register one week prior.

Bridge

August 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Little England Cultural Center

A trick-taking game using a standard 52-card deck. Played by four players in two competing partnerships, with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. Join us at Little England Cultural Center for a fun morning of Bridge Club. For Seniors.

Book Club

August 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Little England Cultural Center

Participants will enjoy and experience the world through reading, and discussion about various books, articles, and other reading materials. Ages 18-70. Register one week prior.

Dominoes

August 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Little England Cultural Center

Many are professing their skills. We want to see who possesses the skills. Join us at Little England Cultural Center for a fun morning of Dominoes. For Seniors. Open Enrollment registration.

Bunco

August 29, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Northampton Community Center

Program: Bunco Description: This is a social dice game that requires no skill Ages: 55+ Dates: Thursdays Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Registration: n/a

Hand and Foot card game

August 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Hampton Senior Center

The Hand and Foot card game is a game, which is often compared to Canasta. The objective of the game is to get rid of the two sets of cards in your hand, known as the hand and the foot. Each player is dealt a hand of cards. In the center of the table is a face-down pile of cards called the stock and a face-up pile called the discard pile. Come learn to play if you don't know how.

Walk away the pounds

August 26, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Hampton Senior Center

Get fit fast in this complete total body walking program that gives you serious fat burning, muscle conditioning and stretching. This is a video-instructed program offered to the community at NO cost. We ask you to wear proper exercise attire and athletic shoes.

Crochet

August 27, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Hampton Senior Center

Bring your own needle and yarn to join the "Happy Hookers" and share in a wonderful crocheting experience. All levels welcome beginners to expert.

Couponing

August 27, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Hampton Senior Center

Are you interested in taking your grocery savings and couponing to the next level? Learn how to cut your grocery bills down learning the art of couponing

Hand and Foot card game

August 28, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Hampton Senior Center

The Hand and Foot card game is a game, which is often compared to Canasta. The objective of the game is to get rid of the two sets of cards in your hand, known as the hand and the foot. Each player is dealt a hand of cards. In the center of the table is a face-down pile of cards called the stock and a face-up pile called the discard pile. Come learn to play if you don't know how.

Walk away the pounds

August 28, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Hampton Senior Center

Get fit fast in this complete total body walking program that gives you serious fat burning, muscle conditioning and stretching. This is a video-instructed program offered to the community at NO cost. We ask you to wear proper exercise attire and athletic shoes.

Couponing

August 29, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Hampton Senior Center

Are you interested in taking your grocery savings and couponing to the next level? Learn how to cut your grocery bills down learning the art of couponing

Bingo

August 30, 2019, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Hampton Senior Center

Come play Bingo and have fun. Bring 3 $1.00 gifts for prizes and try your luck to take home a prize

City Supervisors/Managers Only — Leadership Development: Coaching

August 28, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Main Library

The Department of Human Resources and Optima EAP are now registering for second quarter leadership development training. This training is specifically designed to support skill development for individuals responsible for leading others. The third course offering is on "coaching." This course presents coaching as a leadership tool, leveraged to cultivate talent and drive performance. Seating is limited to 60 participants, so please email hrfrontdesk@hampton.gov or call 757-727-6407 to register to attend.

Agenda deadline for regular City Council meetings

August 29, 2019 - 12:00 PM @ City Hall

Hampton One: Working, Building and Racing on the Water exhibit

June 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - December 31, 2020, 5:00 PM @ Hampton History Museum

This dynamic photo and artifact-rich experience explores Hampton's integral ties to, and love of, the water that surrounds the city, its seafood and maritime heritage, and passion for sailing as embodied in the locally developed Hampton One sailboat, and the competitive sailing culture that grew out of it.

Legacy and Stories

August 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center - Main Gallery

An exhibition in conjunction with the Hampton 1619 Commemoration Legacy and Stories is an exhibition of Hampton artists who use their creative medium to present narratives, accounts, and anecdotes which are historical, biographical, or autobiographical in nature. Some works in this exhibition are very personal while others tell more universal stories – some familiar, some new. From artist John J. Moore’s carved wood sculpture and dioramas depicting famous and infamous scenes that shaped African American history and culture to artist Anthony Hurt and artist, art educator, and musician Jackie Merritt who both bring their own unique stories and journeys into their creative expression. The Opening Reception will feature music and hands-on storytelling activities for the public. Legacy and Stories is a very special and important exhibition to begin our 2019-2020 Visual Arts Center Season.

Legacy and Stories

August 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center - Main Gallery

An exhibition in conjunction with the Hampton 1619 Commemoration Legacy and Stories is an exhibition of Hampton artists who use their creative medium to present narratives, accounts, and anecdotes which are historical, biographical, or autobiographical in nature. Some works in this exhibition are very personal while others tell more universal stories – some familiar, some new. From artist John J. Moore’s carved wood sculpture and dioramas depicting famous and infamous scenes that shaped African American history and culture to artist Anthony Hurt and artist, art educator, and musician Jackie Merritt who both bring their own unique stories and journeys into their creative expression. The Opening Reception will feature music and hands-on storytelling activities for the public. Legacy and Stories is a very special and important exhibition to begin our 2019-2020 Visual Arts Center Season.

Legacy and Stories

August 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center - Main Gallery

An exhibition in conjunction with the Hampton 1619 Commemoration Legacy and Stories is an exhibition of Hampton artists who use their creative medium to present narratives, accounts, and anecdotes which are historical, biographical, or autobiographical in nature. Some works in this exhibition are very personal while others tell more universal stories – some familiar, some new. From artist John J. Moore’s carved wood sculpture and dioramas depicting famous and infamous scenes that shaped African American history and culture to artist Anthony Hurt and artist, art educator, and musician Jackie Merritt who both bring their own unique stories and journeys into their creative expression. The Opening Reception will feature music and hands-on storytelling activities for the public. Legacy and Stories is a very special and important exhibition to begin our 2019-2020 Visual Arts Center Season.

Legacy and Stories

August 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center - Main Gallery

An exhibition in conjunction with the Hampton 1619 Commemoration Legacy and Stories is an exhibition of Hampton artists who use their creative medium to present narratives, accounts, and anecdotes which are historical, biographical, or autobiographical in nature. Some works in this exhibition are very personal while others tell more universal stories – some familiar, some new. From artist John J. Moore’s carved wood sculpture and dioramas depicting famous and infamous scenes that shaped African American history and culture to artist Anthony Hurt and artist, art educator, and musician Jackie Merritt who both bring their own unique stories and journeys into their creative expression. The Opening Reception will feature music and hands-on storytelling activities for the public. Legacy and Stories is a very special and important exhibition to begin our 2019-2020 Visual Arts Center Season.

Legacy and Stories

August 31, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center - Main Gallery

An exhibition in conjunction with the Hampton 1619 Commemoration Legacy and Stories is an exhibition of Hampton artists who use their creative medium to present narratives, accounts, and anecdotes which are historical, biographical, or autobiographical in nature. Some works in this exhibition are very personal while others tell more universal stories – some familiar, some new. From artist John J. Moore’s carved wood sculpture and dioramas depicting famous and infamous scenes that shaped African American history and culture to artist Anthony Hurt and artist, art educator, and musician Jackie Merritt who both bring their own unique stories and journeys into their creative expression. The Opening Reception will feature music and hands-on storytelling activities for the public. Legacy and Stories is a very special and important exhibition to begin our 2019-2020 Visual Arts Center Season.

FT. MONROE POOL CLOSED

August 26, 2019, All Day @ Fort Monroe Aquatics/Pool

FT. MONROE POOL CLOSED

August 27, 2019, All Day @ Fort Monroe Aquatics/Pool

FT. MONROE POOL CLOSED

August 28, 2019, All Day @ Fort Monroe Aquatics/Pool

FT. MONROE POOL CLOSED

August 29, 2019, All Day @ Fort Monroe Aquatics/Pool

FT. MONROE POOL CLOSED

August 30, 2019, All Day @ Fort Monroe Aquatics/Pool

FT. MONROE POOL CLOSED

August 31, 2019, All Day @ Fort Monroe Aquatics/Pool

Hampton One: Working, Building and Racing on the Water exhibit

June 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - December 31, 2020, 5:00 PM @ Hampton History Museum

This dynamic photo and artifact-rich experience explores Hampton's integral ties to, and love of, the water that surrounds the city, its seafood and maritime heritage, and passion for sailing as embodied in the locally developed Hampton One sailboat, and the competitive sailing culture that grew out of it.

Movie Day "Tarzan" @ Northampton Branch Library

August 25, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Northampton Branch Library

Fun for the whole family. Come on out and watch the movie "Tarzan".

Teen Volunteer Hour @ Willow Oaks Branch Library

August 26, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Willow Oaks Branch Library

For Ages 12 - 17. Need volunteer hours for school? Love reading or just being in the library? Join us for Teen Volunteer Hour. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. See the front desk for details.

Resume Review Workshop @ Main Library

August 27, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ 2nd Floor - Computer Lab

Need assistance creating or updating your resume? Join our workshop and receive the help you need to succeed! Registration is required. Please contact the reference desk for more information.

Tech Support Thursdays @ Main Library

August 29, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM @ 2nd Floor - Reference Department

Need help with the computer, smart phone or electronic device? We may be able to give you a boost! Join us to get help and answers to a wide variety of computer-related topics.

Hampton Neighborhood Commission Executive Committee Meeting

August 26, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Community Development Conference Room - 5th Floor

The Chairs of each of the Committees of the Hampton Neighborhood Commission meet; Including Community, Appearance, Pride & Image Committee, Neighborhood & School Partnership Committee, Civic Communications Committee, and Nominating Committee.

Groovin' by the Bay Summer Concert Series

August 25, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Buckroe Beach and Park

This summer, join us on Sunday nights for a groovin' evening of live music at Buckroe Beach! Experience the bay breeze under the stars while partying to the best of old school r&b, funk, jazz infused, beach music. Food vendors are on-site. For water sports rentals, go to http://www.hamptonwatersportsva.com/. Complimentary shuttle service is available from 4:00pm-9:00pm, leaving from Jones Magnet Middle School located at 1819 Nickerson Blvd.