Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Virginia Beach, caused by a space heater, displaced one person but resulted in no injuries. 13News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach city leaders have extended a five-day deadline to Something in the Water festival organizers to address contract breaches, amid delays in announcing the lineup and starting ticket sales. WTKR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Virginia Beach, cold weather led to mechanical issues with roughly 100 school buses and an unusually high number of driver call-outs, causing widespread delays. WAVY
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Toddler Open Play at Oceanfront Area Library
A social event for caregivers and children aged 12 to 36 months to play and connect with others in a welcoming community space.
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Winter Break Rock 101 Camp for Kids
The Rock 101 camp offers a fun and educational experience for children aged 8-12 to explore musical instruments through games and activities.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
A family-friendly event featuring crafts, trivia, performances, and delicious food to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
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Tee-Up for Chadwick: A Family-Friendly Golf Event
This event at Topgolf Virginia Beach offers a social and enjoyable golfing experience for all ages and skill levels while supporting a charitable cause.
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One Day Camp at My Gym in Virginia Beach
The One Day Camp at My Gym offers children aged 2.5 to 10 an afternoon filled with games, crafts, and activities while school is closed for a teacher workday.
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Live Music Performance by Joe Heilman
Joe Heilman will perform live at Murphy's Irish Pub in Virginia Beach, offering an evening of music and entertainment.
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National Puzzle Day Challenge
Celebrate National Puzzle Day by participating in a fast-paced puzzle challenge at the Pungo-Blackwater Library, where you can compete solo or as part of a team.
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Evil Woman: A Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
This tribute concert celebrates the iconic music of Electric Light Orchestra, featuring over 20 of their biggest hits in a multimedia experience.
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Baby and Me Coffee Hour at Simon Family JCC
This free event invites guardians with babies up to 24 months to enjoy refreshments, activities, and discussions every other Friday at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center.
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Singer Songwriter Saturdays in Virginia Beach
Enjoy live performances by diverse local musicians in the ViBe Creative District while supporting small, eco-friendly, and culinary businesses.
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