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Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Virginia Beach. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Virginia Beach may cancel the Something in the Water festival due to organizers not meeting the city's deadline for announcing the lineup and starting ticket sales.  WTKR

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • An Amber Alert for 12-year-old Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo has been issued in Virginia Beach following a ransom request, the Philadelphia Eagles secure a Super Bowl spot by defeating the Washington Commanders, and a diplomatic conflict arises between President Trump and Colombia over deportation flights.  WTKR

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • 72nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show

    The show features a wide array of boats, watercraft, and marine gear, along with family-friendly activities aimed at promoting boating as an affordable recreational option.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Combined Preschool Storytime at Oceanfront Area Library

    This storytime event for children aged 3-5 includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities designed to promote early reading skills and confidence in a caregiver-supported environment.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • Junior Naturalist Program: Explore Virginia Beach Wildlife

    This interactive program invites children ages 3 to 8 to learn about local wildlife through monthly themed explorations, culminating in a field trip to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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  • Children's Storytime at Barnes & Noble Town Center

    A weekly storytime event where children's picture books are read by a professional at Barnes & Noble.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • Onesies Rhyme Time at Princess Anne Library

    A free event for toddlers and their caregivers featuring rhymes, books, and activities to enhance early language skills.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Baby Paint & Play at Kempsville Area Library

    A messy and creative session for babies aged 3 to 24 months to explore various artistic styles with their caregivers.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.

~ Eckhart Tolle

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