Good morning, Norfolk.

A Norfolk jury convicted Eddie Lee Simon, 30, on Thursday for raping his former coworker after a 2023 house party—his sentencing hearing is set for July 25.

The Norfolk Park Rangers have planned a series of educational programs for April that will offer local residents learning opportunities—details are available on the park calendar and Facebook page.

On March 19, the Norfolk School Board adopted Superintendent Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s $772.9M budget that gives full-time contracted staff a 4.5% raise, raises teacher starting pay from $57,500 to $60,088, and offers a 2.2% bonus for top-paid employees—adding funds for a new Equity and Excellence Learning Center at Southside STEM Academy and extra security measures. The budget also invests $253M in school renovations and buses, while City Council will adopt a municipal budget in May and plans to develop a school consolidation strategy by August 2026.

Tennis - Future Aces

Apr 1-22, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Entry fee may apply — Develop your skills in a fun environment for novice tournament players.

Driving Improvement Class

9 AM – 5 PM — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.

Driver Improvement Course

9 AM - 5 PM — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driving improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.

Alexandra Kay Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating vocals of Alexandra Kay, echoing the sounds of country legends.

Intermediate Adult Tennis Class

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Cost info unavailable — Hone your tennis game with strategic play and refine your skills in this intermediate class.

Spirit Gun Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Taphouse Grill — $10 at the door — Steelboy wraps up their tour with Spirit Gun and The Dunkirk Riots for a night of rock fun.

JoJo Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chart-topping magic of JoJo live in Norfolk.

April is Poetry Month Celebration

10 AM – 10 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Explore the beauty of poetry and celebrate creativity this April.

Easter Egg Hunt in the Trees

3-7 p.m. — The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium — Ticket prices vary — Explore the treetops while hunting for Easter eggs in a vibrant setting.

Bunny's Breakfast Bash

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Pricing varies — Enjoy a family-friendly morning with breakfast and Easter egg fun.