Good morning, Norfolk.

Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Rashida Bess of Alodeuri will host the first Live Green upcycling workshop on October 27 at the Ernie Morgan Center — 3500-A Granby St. Participants will learn to turn T-shirt fabric into jewelry and must register to attend.

Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services, which began during an 1855 yellow fever epidemic, will mark its 170-year history tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. with a worship service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church — a reminder of its enduring mission — honoring its work in housing and caring for troubled youth in Norfolk.

WAVY 10 is partnering with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore for its Feeding Hampton Roads food drive to support families facing growing food insecurity amid the government shutdown.

The drive will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Pembroke Square parking lot between Kohl’s and Walgreens in Virginia Beach — donations of non-perishable items and money are encouraged.

On October 24, the Hampton Roads Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its ten-year anniversary on Another View—hosted by Barbara Hamm Lee with CEO Blair Durham and other local business leaders including Dr. Erica Jones, Chasity Pritchett, and Derak Green who discussed their mission to boost economic empowerment and unity in the community.

Norfolk native Zack Close has opened Ilo Bistro in the historic Freemason neighborhood.

The restaurant, named in tribute to his mother, serves Mediterranean, French and American dishes — it is open every day except Sunday.

Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert for missing 14-year-old Iyanah Nevaeh-Sky Pitts—she was last seen on Thursday at 3:04 p.m. in the 1400 block of Elmhurst Lane in Portsmouth and her disappearance poses a threat to her safety.

Nauticus is preparing for its largest Winterfest on the Wisconsin where starting Friday, November 14, visitors in Norfolk will enjoy a new riverfront light trail that is half a mile long and a 30,000 square foot indoor Kingdom of the Snow Queen featuring a talking polar bear, big nutcrackers, a wise old owl and the Snow Queen. The holiday event will also showcase Battleship Wisconsin adorned with more than 2 million lights—boosting the festive atmosphere.

Old Dominion University will add a spring nursing admission cycle for the first time in over 30 years to help meet local health care needs.

The new spring class will begin in January with 48 students and is expected to boost enrollment nearly 60% by 2027 — the program retains the same curriculum as the fall group while four new faculty are hired.

A Norfolk father said his 6-year-old autistic daughter wandered from Crossroads School Tuesday morning after a call alerted him at 12:30 p.m. and he later found her a few blocks away with a stranger and one police officer—he said school staff only learned of her absence after classmates informed them and now he is considering withdrawing her to improve safety.

Norfolk State University’s Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Club was reactivated last fall after being inactive since 2015—student leaders and faculty helped revive the group, which now has about 20 active members who attend legal literacy workshops and discussions on civic engagement.

The club offers a space for students from all majors to learn about law and community impact.

Officials reported that the James River now earns a grade B from 50 years of cleanup, but many fish—such as American shad and striped bass—are in steep decline due to pollution and invasive blue catfish.

The report shows that while investments in pollution controls have helped some species recover, further action is needed to protect the river’s wildlife.

Eastbound traffic will shift overnight Saturday into Sunday morning onto the new South Trestle as part of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in Norfolk, which is designed to ease congestion along Interstate 64.

The 202-foot wide and 1.2-mile long bridge—built with corrosion-resistant materials—marks a key milestone that will lead to demolition of the old trestle and further construction.

Downtown Norfolk was impacted on Friday morning when New York Attorney General Letitia James was arraigned in federal court on charges tied to a Norfolk home bought in 2020—police closed portions of Granby and Bute Streets, delaying local traffic.

Old Dominion University announced that federal, military and government workers affected by the shutdown will receive four free tickets to today’s exhibition football game against Hampton University and four tickets to Sunday’s exhibition basketball game—official channels will provide additional details.

Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Attend this class to improve your driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.

Thrice Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Check for tickets — Experience the dynamic sound and thoughtful lyrics from iconic post-hardcore band Thrice.

Emma - The Play

7:30-9 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Tickets start at $119 — Experience the charm of Jane Austen's classic tale brought to life on stage.

Emma - The Play

7:30-9 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Tickets from $119 — Experience a delightful performance of Emma at the renowned Wells Theatre in Norfolk.

Emma - The Play

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Starting at $130 — Experience the timeless tale of Emma brought to life on stage.

Silent Disco

8-9:30 p.m. — The Market — Drink specials available — Dance the night away with your choice of music in a unique silent disco setting.

From Ashes To New - Tour 2025

7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — All Ages — Experience an energetic night with From Ashes To New featuring Magnolia Park and Until I Wake.

The Wiz Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticket packages available — Experience the classic retelling of the Wizard of Oz in an exciting musical format.

The Wiz

7:30-9 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the Tony® Award-winning musical that has returned in a thrilling new Broadway tour.

The Disco Biscuits Concert

7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of transformation and invention with the iconic Philadelphia-based band.