Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Virginia Beach.
💼 Business
Virginia Beach launched the Atlantic Avenue Grant Program to help local businesses improve curb appeal using funds available for exterior upgrades.
The program has lowered its $20,000 minimum and now offers awards from $5,000 to $25,000 with funding paid within 12 months of completed work.
🌲 Environment
Despite haze from Canadian wildfires, many are stepping outside in Virginia Beach for exercise and fresh oceanfront air.
Health professionals advise those with respiratory issues to check local air quality and consider masks as the smoke nears the surface — caution persists.
🏥 Health
Pickleball players in Virginia Beach are shifting their play times today to avoid extreme heat, high humidity and Canadian wildfire smoke.
Doctors warn that toxic air poses risks for those with asthma — many now opt for early-morning sessions to reduce exposure.
🎉 Virginia Beach Events
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Glizzy Fest
4-9 p.m. — New Realm Brewing Co. — Tickets may be required — Celebrate all things glizzy with hot dogs, live music, and local vendors.
National Ice Cream Day Celebration
10 AM - 12 PM — Virginia Beach Farmers Market — Free entry — Celebrate the sweetest day of the year with delicious ice cream and community fun.
Music Monday with Dana Marchand
2-3 p.m. — Virginia Beach, VA — Free entry — Enjoy upbeat sing-along hits from the 60s to the 90s with local vocal artist Dana Marchand.
Toddler Tuesday
10:30 – 11:30 AM — Sage Kitchen — $10 per child — A fun-filled morning with story time and activities for toddlers under five.
Josh Ross: Oceanfront Concert Series
7-11 p.m. — Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music by Josh Ross overlooking the ocean.
Christmas in July Coastal Ornament Workshop
7-8 p.m. — Chesapeake Bay Distillery — Ticket required — Craft a unique coastal ornament while sipping on handcrafted cocktails in a festive summer atmosphere.
Dueling Pianos Night
7-10 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Admission cost varies — Enjoy a lively evening of audience-requested rock and roll with talented piano entertainers.
Congress The Band Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Elevation 27 — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Congress The Band at Virginia Beach's vibrant concert venue.
Boost & Brunch Virginia Beach
8:30-11 a.m. — Baja Coffee Co. — Free entry — Rev up your engines and enjoy a morning filled with classic and exotic cars, coffee, and camaraderie.
Oceanfront Concert Series
7-11 p.m. — 24th Street Park — Free entry — Enjoy the sounds of All-4-One in a beautiful oceanfront setting during this free summer concert series.
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