With City Council’s selection

of Rocky Holcomb, chief

deputy in the Virginia Beach

Sheriff's Office is wasting no

time in getting up to speed. He left Thursday’s meeting with a

large binder containing the agenda for his first meeting this

Tuesday, Aug. 17 and will begin receiving the Friday packets. We have already scheduled

Council Member Holcomb for his official City photo, and we hope we can get the updated group

Council photo just prior to the start of the City Council meeting. Once that is done, staff can

update City Council information on VBgov.com and the Council brochure.

The third installment of the 2021 Ignite Your Small Business

series will help small business owners learn the steps to acquire

Small, Women and Minority-Owned (SWaM) certification and

gain understanding of the City of Virginia Beach purchasing

and contracting process. Hosted by Council Member Sabrina

Wooten, participants can gain insights on the City’s Economic

Development department, become acquainted with the

Purchasing division and more.

This event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Advanced

Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent. It is free and open to the public and will allow for

in-person and virtual audiences. To help approximate in-person attendance, please register online

at: www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-your-small-business-boot-camp-tickets-165750126089. Live

streaming will be available on VBgov.com and facebook.com/CityofVaBeach.

The long-awaited results of the 2020 Census show population in

Virginia Beach is 459,470, an increase of 5% from the 2010 Census

(437,994). Although Virginia Beach slips to the third most populous

locality in Virginia (behind Fairfax County and Prince William County), it remains the

largest city in the state and 43rd largest city in the United States.

Public Works received notice from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

(DCR) that the City’s Sea Level Wise Adaption Plan “completes and meets” DCR’s standards

for a resilience plan. Having a certified local plan is a requirement to allow the City to compete

for funding from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund for project grants.

Established by the General Assembly during the 2020 session, the Virginia Community Flood

Preparedness Fund makes a portion of the proceeds from sales generated as a result of Virginia’s

recent participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative marketplace available to local

governments for flood prevention, protection, and coastal resilience projects and activities.

DCR’s approval is for three years. With the designation, the City will apply to this fund to

participate in the first round, for which applications are due Sept. 3. The first round has $18

million available and two additional rounds are expected through early 2022.

• Human Services is accepting applications for the Cooling Assistance Program,

which provides financial assistance for the purchase or repair of cooling equipment and/or payment of

an electric bill to operate cooling equipment. Applications can be completed online at

CommonHelp.Virginia.gov, by phone at 1-855-635-4370, or printed off the Human Services Financial

Assistance webpage and left in the outside drop box at the DHS Administration Building. Applications

are accepted until the program ends on Aug. 15. For more information, visit VBgov.com/HS.

• VB Home Now is accepting proposals from organizations that assist families and

individuals experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in Virginia Beach. The application package,

instructions and eligibility requirements can be found at www.vbhomenow.org. Applications are due

by 5 p.m. on Aug. 16. Grant recipients will be selected by the VB Home Now board of directors and

awarded in December.

• The second public meeting for residents to provide input on civilian oversight of

law enforcement activities to the Citizen Review Panel Task Force will start at 6 p.m. in Building 19 at

the Municipal Center. To register to speak, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (757) 385-4303. Written

comments may also be submitted to City Clerk Amanda Barnes, abarnes@vbgov.com.

Residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether to

increase the real estate tax rate to fund a citywide Flood

Protection Program to help combat recurrent flooding as

part of the Nov. 2 general election. Learn more about the

flood protection projects included in the program at

www.VBgov.com/RippleEffect.

The Virginia Department of Health continues its regional vaccination collaborative at Military

Circle Mall, 880 N Military Highway, Norfolk, VA, this week:

• Tuesday, Aug. 17 | 2-6 p.m.

https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/2561505292

• Thursday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/5921680332

The clinics will have Johnson & Johnson (one dose), Moderna (two dose) and Pfizer (two dose)

available. Appointments for the clinics are encouraged, however, walk-ins are welcome. Those

under 18 will be offered the Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Masks are required while attending the vaccination clinic at the Military Circle Mall.

The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office held its 50th Basic Academy graduation ceremony on

Wednesday, Aug. 11, recognizing eight deputy recruits’ successful completion of 16 weeks of

training. Due to COVID-19, the graduation was held virtually and can be viewed online at the

VBSO’s Facebook page, facebook.com/VBSheriffsOffice.

The eight deputies have each met the Department of Criminal Justice Services’ requirements for

graduation and received their Basic Jailer and Civil Process certifications. Sheriff Ken Stolle

congratulated the graduates on their

accomplishment and thanked them for

committing to serve at a difficult time for law

enforcement. They will be assigned to the

Virginia Beach Correctional Center and bring the

number of active, sworn Virginia Beach Sheriff’s

Office deputies to 397.

With 48 vacant sworn positions, the VBSO is

hiring and will conduct its next written and

physical ability testing on Sept. 18. To apply,

visit vbgovcareers.com.

The Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission

recognized Nancy Creech as the 2020-2021 Champion

for the Arts, which annually honors citizens who guide,

support and enrich Virginia Beach’s cultural life with

their extraordinary commitment. Nancy’s lifelong

contributions to developing and enriching our cultural

community include, co-founding the original Virginia

Beach Ballet; serving as a dance adjudicator for the National Endowment for the Arts; and while

serving on the Virginia Beach Planning Commission, she was instrumental in creating the

Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission in 1979.

The award was presented to Nancy at a ceremony on Aug. 5 at the Sandler Center for Performing

Arts. Award recipient’s name has been etched in brick and will be installed in the Champion for

the Arts path in front of the Sandler Center.

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), administered by

the Youth Opportunities Office, celebrated another successful year of

providing opportunities for young people, ages 16-21, with meaningful

summer work experiences. Sixteen City departments and two private

companies hosted the 107 youth participants, of which 38 were provided

the opportunity to extend their current positions through the fall (Dec. 10).

The SYEP Recognition Luncheon took place this morning, where I provided closing remarks,

congratulating this year’s participants on completing the program and thanking them for their

service. The event was attended by participants and their supervisors, Mayor Bobby Dyer and

Parks and Recreation Director Michael Kalvort. Thanks to the departments and businesses

that provided these opportunities.

VB Arts & Humanities Commissioner Cynthia Romero and 2021 Champion for the Arts Nancy Creech.

Seatack Recreation Center was the place to be for Atlantis Community Day this past weekend.

The event featured a job and health fair, kids’ activities, music, live performances, food and free

COVID-19 vaccinations and health screenings offered to attendees. Atlantis Community Day

was created to unite the community and bring vital social services to residents of Atlantis

Apartments by Fairstead, a purpose-driven real estate company committed to sustainable

development, and the creation and preservation of affordable housing with help from the Seatack

Civic League, Parks & Recreation, Public Library, Housing & Neighborhood Preservation,

Department of Health, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Police Department and other

community organizations.

• Culvert replacement on Pinewood Road at the creek crossing between 32nd

Street and Willow Drive began this week. Weather permitting, work is expected to take

approximately four months.

For the duration of the

construction project, this

section of roadway will be

closed to traffic. Traffic detour

signs are placed to provide

directions to alternative routes.

Contact: Frank James or Ryan

Firenze, (757) 385-1470.

♦ Virginia Beach Television (VBTV) Program Schedule | Aug. 15 through Aug. 21, 2021.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION Cox Cable Channels 46, 47 & 48

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE AUGUST 15 – AUGUST 21, 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION provides locally produced and other specialty programming to support the mission of the Virginia Beach Municipal Government and the Virginia Beach City Public School System. Program listings reflect expected airtimes but may be preempted by public meetings, hearings, and special events.

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City Council and Planning Commission meetings, archives of previous meetings, and original VBTV programming. LIVE meetings and previous sessions of the Virginia Beach City School Board can be accessed at http://www.vbschools.com/schoolboard/archive.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Cox 48 / Verizon 45) — Recablecast of the August

10 Special Formal Session and Workshop: Sun 9am. LIVE: Tue, Informal Session 4pm; Formal Session 6pm. Recablecast: Thu 7pm; Fri 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING (Cox 48 / Verizon 45) — Recablecast

of the August 17 regular meeting: Thu 9am; Fri 7pm; Sat Noon.

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (Cox 47 / Verizon 47) — Recablecast of the

August 10 meeting: Mon 2pm; Wed 7pm; Sat 9am.

VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (Cox 47 / Verizon 47) —

Recablecast of the August 11 meeting: Fri 7pm.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 48 / VERIZON 45

A HISTORY OF BLACK ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICA: THE FOUNDATION FOR EQUALITY — Explore the contributions of Black Americans to have influenced our culture, enriched our society, and shaped the history of the United States. Sun 11pm; Mon 10am & 5pm; Thu 2am; Fri 5pm. A PLACE OF OUR OWN: PREEMIES — Insight and advice for solving issues related to parenting and child rearing. Mon 2:30am, 1:30pm & 11:30pm; Tue & Thu 7:30am; Wed 2:30am, 1:30pm & 8:30pm; Fri 8:30pm; Sat 7:30am, 1:30pm & 11:30pm. AGAINST ALL ODDS: MODELS FOR GROWTH — Discover statisitical solutions to the puzzles of everyday life. Learn how data collection and manipulation - paired with intelligent judgement and common sense - can lead to more informed decision making. Sun 11:30pm; Mon 10:30am & 5:30pm; Thu 2:30am; Fri 5:30pm. AMERICAN CINEMA: FILM NOIR — Explore film history and American culture through the eyes of Hollywood insiders. Sun 10pm; Mon 9am & 4pm; Thu 1am; Fri 4pm. ART HISTORY: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN PAINTING — Sun 4:30pm; Tue & Sat 9:30am; Wed 6:30am & 4:30pm.

ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD: THE EARLY RENNAISSANCE — From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, masterpieces of the Western world are interpreted through major paintings. Sun 9pm; Mon 8am & 3pm; Thu 12am; Fri 3pm. DEATH: A PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING - SUDDEN DEATH — Gain a greater understanding of death and dying through case studies and moving personal stories of people facing their own death or the death of a loved one. Sun 7am; Tue & Thu 1pm; Fri 2am. DESERT VISION — A monthly newscast highlighting training, events, and ceremonies in the Army’s Central Command area of responsibility. Mon 1am, 12pm & 10pm; Tue & Thu 6am; Wed 1am, 12pm & 7pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 6am, 12pm & 10pm. DUCK CARVERS OF THE TIDEWATER — Although decoys were first made to lure wildfowl within shooting range by market hunters, they are now sought after by collectors who pay thousands of dollars for those made by the top names in carving. Learn how some of the prominent decoy carvers of the Virginia Beach and Knott's Island areas have preserved the art and lore of this fascinating skill. Sun & Tue 1am; Mon & Sat 7pm; Wed 10pm; Thu 9am & 4pm; Fri 6am. ECONOMICS U$A: THE FIRM — Explore fundamentals of economic history, theory, and practice. Sun 5am; Tue & Thu 11am; Fri 12am. ENCOURAGING WORDS: ENRICHING EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE — Explore language development milestones relating to the growth of a child's expressive language. Sun 7:30pm; Mon 6:30am; Tue & Fri 10:30pm; Wed 9:30am; Sat 1:30am & 4:30pm. ESSENTIAL SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS: PROPERTIES AND CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER — Sun 1pm; Fri 8am; Sat 2pm. FOCUS NNS — Explore current events at Newport News Shipbuilding. Mon 1:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm; Tue & Thu 6:30am; Wed 1:30am, 12:30pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 6:30am, 12:30pm & 10:30pm. GETTING ALONG: GRRRR! — Character development and conflict management for ages five through eight. Sun 4:15pm; Tue & Sat 9:15am; Wed 6:15am & 4:15pm. HOW IN THE WORLD — Hop aboard the Airship Curiosity for an adventure of learning and fun. Explore how tornados form; learn how beekeepers process honey; and Professor Omnibus reveals the strength of polymers. Sun 7pm; Mon 6am; Tue 10pm; Wed 9am; Thu 6:30pm; Fri 10pm; Sat 1am & 4pm. INSIDE THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES — Sun 8am; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 2pm; Thu 11pm. KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMING ARTS - THE SUZANNE FARRELL BALLET: DECONSTRUCTING DIVERTIMENTO — Enjoy a unique perspective of the classic 1956 Balanchine tutu ballet, Divertimento No. 15, as defined through its choreographic themes and variations. Sun & Tue 1:30am; Mon & Sat 7:30pm; Wed 10:30pm; Thu 9:30am & 4:30pm; Fri 6:30am. LEARNING MATH: THE METRIC SYSTEM — Designed for elementary and middle school teachers, and organized according to standards developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this series explores topics in measurement, number operations, statistics, geometry, and algebra. Sun 6:30am; Tue & Thu 12:30pm; Fri 1:30am. MATH MONSTERS — Designed for pre-kindergarten children, this animated series provides an amusing and enlightening introduction to mathematical concepts. Sun 4pm; Tue & Sat 9am; Wed 6am & 4pm. MEET THE AUTHOR: MOIRA ROSE DONAHUE — Sun 5pm; Tue & Sat 10am; Wed 7am & 5pm.

MOM ALWAYS SAID: SURVIVING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES — Discussion between real moms with real experiences and real tips on raising a family. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. MONEYTRACK: HOT TOPICS IN INVESTING — Learn how to select a trustworthy financial advisor; explore the future of the stock market and Corporate America; decide whether individual stock or mutual funds will better suit your needs. Mon 2am, 1pm & 11pm; Tue & Thu 7am; Wed 2am, 1pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 7am, 1pm & 11pm. ON THE OTHER HAND — Learn American Sign Language. Sun 8:30pm; Mon 7:30am; Tue & Fri 11:30pm; Wed 10:30am; Sat 2:30am & 5:30pm. POLICE GRADUATION — Enjoy the 70th Basic Police Recruit Training Academy graduation ceremony, held July 2021 at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Virginia Beach. Sun & Tue 12am; Mon & Sat 6pm; Wed 9pm; Thu 8am & 3pm; Fri 5am. REAL VIRGINIA — Agricultural news and family-oriented stories presented by the Virginia Farm Bureau. Mon 12:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm; Tue & Thu 5:30am; Wed 12:30am, 11:30am & 6:30pm; Fri 6:30pm; Sat 5:30am, 11:30am & 9:30pm. RURAL COMMUNITIES: LEGACY & CHANGE - THE BASICS — Examine why some rural areas in America are thriving while others are in decline. The social, political, and economic issues these communities face have far-reaching implications for individuals and the country as a whole. Sun 5:30am; Tue & Thu 11:30am; Fri 12:30am. SHAMU TV: THE WHALE AND DOLPHIN STORY — Trace the history of SeaWorld's efforts to unravel the mysteries surrounding the ocean's most charismatic creatures, and discover how research and conservation efforts around the globe are helping make the world safe for dolphins and whales. Sun 3pm; Tue & Sat 8am; Wed 5am & 3pm. SIGNING TIME: MY FIRST SIGNS — An introduction to American Sign Language for children. Sun 5:30pm; Tue & Sat 10:30am; Wed 7:30am & 5:30pm. THE MATH DUDE: SLOPE INTERCEPT FORM — Middle and high school students can improve their algebra skills with these fast–paced programs devoted to Algebra I as it is taught in the classroom today. Sun 3:30pm; Tue & Sat 8:30am; Wed 5:30am & 3:30pm. UNION KEMPSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOUR — Princess Anne County Training School was the first high school for African Americans in what is now known as Virginia Beach. Today the legacy of the school continues with the establishment of a museum to share stories of family, community, sacrifice, and the importance of education. Mon 12am, 11am & 9pm; Tue 5am; Wed 12am, 11am & 6pm; Thu 5am & 6pm; Fri 6pm; Sat 5am, 11am & 9pm. UNTOLD STORIES FROM AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS: MANZANAR: "NEVER AGAIN" — Discover the interconnected stories of Japanese internment during World War II, efforts to commemorate the Manzanar internment camp, and the ongoing work of Manzanar National Historic Site to educate visitors about civil rights. Sun 3:45pm; Tue & Sat 8:45am; Wed 5:45am & 3:45pm. VBPD CLASS SIX-TWO: EPISODES 1 THROUGH 5 — Meet members of the Virginia Beach Police Department Training Academy staff and the recruits of Class 62 as they begin their 26-week journey to become sworn officers of the VBPD. Sun & Thu 2pm; Fri 1pm. VIRGINIA BEACH COLD CASE FILES: THE MURDER OF WILLIE C. CHAPEL SR. — See if you can help solve perplexing disappearances, tragic murders, and unsolved crimes from VBPD’s cold case files. Sun 6pm; Mon 5am; Tue & Fri 9pm; Wed 8am; Sat 12am & 3pm.

VIRGINIA BEACH TELEVISION – COX 47 / VERIZON 47

A HISTORY OF BLACK ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICA — Wed 5pm. A PLACE OF OUR OWN — Sun 11:30pm. AGAINST ALL ODDS — Wed 5:30pm. AMERICAN CINEMA — Wed 4pm. ART HISTORY — Tue 6am; Thu 6am & 5:30pm. ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD — Wed 3pm. CLASSIC ARTS SHOWCASE — Enjoy the classic arts by experiencing short video clips of film and music. Sat 12am through 8am, 1:30pm through 6pm, and 8pm through Sun 8pm. DEATH: A PERSONAL UNDERSTANDING — Thu 10pm. DESERT VISION — Sun 10pm. EARTH REVEALED: LIVING WITH EARTH, PART 1 — Explore how scientific theories are developed and how our activities today affect earth's continuing evolution. Mon 10:30pm; Tue & Fri 11:30am & 3:30pm; Thu 11:30am. ECONOMICS U$A — Thu 8pm. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: FAMILY DISASTER PLAN — Lean how to effectively handle natural and man-made disasters. Tue & Thu 7am. ESSENTIAL SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS — Mon 7pm; Tue 11pm; Wed 2pm; Fri 5pm & 11pm. ETHICS IN AMERICA - CHOOSING JUSTICE: ELECTIONS AND JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE — Explore ethical dilemmas in legal, political, corporate, and military arenas through panel discussions with community leaders. Mon 11pm; Tue & Fri 12pm & 4pm; Thu 12pm. EXERCISE HORIZONS — Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am; Tue & Thu 2:30pm. FIT FOR DUTY — An exercise program spanning several disciplines, such as kickboxing, Pilates, aerobics, weight training, and more. Produced by The Pentagon Channel. Mon & Wed 12pm; Tue & Thu 8am. FOCUS NNS — Sun 10:30pm. FUZION FITNESS — Mon & Wed 11am; Tue & Thu 3pm; Fri 11am. GETTING ALONG — Thu 5:15pm. HOMEBOUND EXERCISE — Mon, Wed, Fri 10am; Tue & Thu 2pm. HOW IN THE WORLD — Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:30am; Mon & Sat 6:30pm; Thu 11:30pm. INSIDE THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: DEVELOPING COUNTRIES — Tue & Fri 10pm. JURY ORIENTATION — A helpful guide for anyone called to jury duty. Sun 8pm; Mon 8am & 8pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8am. LEARNING MATH — Thu 9:30pm.

MATH MONSTERS — Thu 5pm. MEET THE AUTHOR: MOIRA ROSE DONAHUE — Thu 6pm. MONEYTRACK — Sun 11pm. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART: THE EYE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON — A survey of Jefferson's artistic interests and creative accomplishments. Tue & Thu 6:30am. REAL VIRGINIA — Sun 9:30pm. RURAL COMMUNITIES — Thu 8:30pm. SHAMU TV — Thu 4pm. SIGNING TIME — Mon & Wed 12:30pm; Tue 8:30am; Thu 8:30am & 6:30pm. TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES: VALUING DIVERSITY IN LEARNERS — Learn about the connection between the national standards for foreign language learning and current research in foreign language education. Mon 10pm; Fri 3pm; Thu 11am. THE MATH DUDE — Thu 4:30pm. THE PATH TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY — For over 20 years, the Virginia Beach Visitors Center has served as a gateway to fun in the sun. Now, the building serves as a visible commitment to a city-wide energy savings initiative. This video follows the process as the building goes through an energy audit. Sun 8:30pm; Mon 8:30am & 8:30pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 8:30am. THE WESTERN TRADITION: THE ENLIGHTENMENT — Journey from ancient, pre-western civilizations to the age of technology and beyond. Mon 9:30pm; Fri 2:30pm; Thu 10:30am. THE WHOLE CHILD CAREGIVER GUIDE: LET'S TALK ABOUT IT — Mon & Wed 11:30am; Tue & Thu 7:30am. THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY - MEASUREMENT: THE FOUNDATION OF CHEMISTRY — Mon 9pm; Fri 2pm; Thu 10am. UNION KEMPSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOUR — Sun 9pm; Mon 7:30am & 6pm; Tue & Thu 1:30pm; Wed 7:30am & 11:30pm; Fri 7:30am; Sat 6pm. UNTOLD STORIES FROM AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS — Thu 4:45pm. VBPD ACADEMY CLASS #63 — Tue 5pm; Wed & Fri 6pm; Thu & Sat 7pm.

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