Happy weekend, Chesapeake! In today’s happening-today edition: State title farewell, juneteenth freedom experience, and live goat feeding and painting + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A fitting farewell: Grassfield High softball clinched the Class 6 state title, beating James Madison 9-6 for the program’s second championship and a storybook finish to coach Leroy Bohn’s final season -- see the title-clinching finish.
Game day shopping returns: ODU Fan Fest will return to Dick's House of Sport in Chesapeake on August 8, featuring new Under Armour gear, ODU drinkware, local vendors, and the event's Director of Broadcasting -- check out Fan Fest details.
Maritime history on display: See Sailing Virginia's Waterways at Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Museum, marking 250 years with ship models, a James River Bateau, and working boats, open through July 2 -- get all the details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your Chesapeake gift fix: Skip the scroll and pop into Aimaleigh's Boutique for Chesapeake-approved gifts, comfy-cute tops and dresses, and those Swig mugs you swear you don’t need until you do. Think candles, homey touches, and Simply Southern bits that make last-minute gifting look impressively premeditated.
Need a quick nature fix? Trade screen time for pine time at City of Chesapeake Northwest River CG, with more-than-seven miles of trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, mini-golf by Lake Lesa, boat and bike rentals, and campsites or cozy cabins if you want to stretch it into tomorrow.
Gloves on, Chesapeake: Craving a mellow, messy seafood fix this week? The Twisted Crab - Chesapeake Square Mall brings Cajun-style boils where you pick your heat and sauce, plus wings and fried baskets that hit just right. Bibs, shared bags, satisfied silence at the table… you know the vibe.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥾 First Day of Summer — Northwest River Park Hike @ Northwest River Park & Campground | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – If you need a sign to earn your ice cream, the first day of summer is it. Knock out 5 miles at Northwest River Park on Molly Mitchell, Otter Point, and Indian Creek, then hit Bergey’s Breadbasket, because dessert-funded cardio is the kind we do.
♻ Chesapeake HHW & E-Waste Disposal @ SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Chesapeake Transfer Station is taking household hazardous waste and e-waste from SPSA residents, because curbside will not touch that stuff. Retire those fossilized paint cans, mystery batteries, and the printer that died in 2011. Dates shift with the operational calendar, but it pops up regularly.
✊ 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Experience @ Chesapeake Central Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – The 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Experience is rolling in with live music, serious eats, and the kind of good vibes you do not have to pretend to enjoy. Think backyard cookout energy, local artists, and community pride that actually feels earned.
🚗 CHKD/Walmart Suffolk - College Dr Charity Car Show @ Walmart Suffolk | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Walmart on College Dr is hosting a charity car show with 757 Auto Events to benefit CHKD. Expect shiny builds, a DJ, a 50-50 raffle, and a coloring contest. Chrome, hot dogs, and deep fried Oreos, all in the name of community service.
🎉 7th Annual Portsmouth Palooza @ Olde Towne Music Shop | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Portsmouth Palooza returns for year seven, a homegrown music bash raising funds for the Friday Night Walks. Expect Olde Towne Music students stepping up like pros, proud neighbors, and that familiar where-did-the-time-go feeling. You clap, they play better, the sidewalks thank you.
🛶 Waterway Market @ Battlefield Park South | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Head to the Waterway Market at Great Bridge, enjoy shade and Intracoastal AC, and browse 20+ vendors and food trucks. Stock up on meats, produce, and sourdough, call it errands and cardio, finish with Weng’s Kitchen, Chesapeake Cookie Company, and ice cream.
🐐 Goat to Be Kidding Me!!! Live Goat Feeding & Painting @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Skip the usual happy hour and feed a Nigerian Dwarf goat, collect evidence for the group text, and paint its portrait like the pro you are. Equal parts petting zoo, art class, and wholesome chaos, it is great for grandkids, friends, or your inner child. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Chesapeake report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 3%
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