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Surface is an exhibition of artworks that highlights the use of textures and patterns in artworks from across the country. We want our patrons to be able to “feel” the textures in the work with their eyes, and to get lost in all the patterns! The call reached 39 states. 218 artists submitted for a total of 781 submissions. d’Art’s Gallery Manager, and the juror selected 64 pieces from 60 artists from 23 states (9 Virginians)! This is a juried exhibition, and was co-curated by gallery manager Amanda Bradley, and exhibition juror and artist, Jorge A. Saenz. Jorge also has a piece on display in the Surface Exhibition.

It wouldn’t be summer in Hampton Roads without Anthem LemonAid– a grassroots, community-wide fundraising effort focused on safely gathering family, friends and colleagues around neighborhood lemonade stands. Enjoy cold glasses of lemonade for the benefit of children cancer patients at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD). Beginning July 1, we encourage the Hampton Roads community to safely rally behind our families served at CHKD by choosing your favorite way to participate in this year’s event: pick up your free supplies and safely host a traditional Anthem LemonAid stand in person, stay virtual and participate in a series of lemon-inspired interactive challenges, or do both! Registration is online and FREE. - Decide if you’d like to host a physical lemonade stand or participate in our lemon-inspired virtual challenges – or do both! - Register online and start fundraising - Follow on Facebook and tags #SqueezethedayCHKD @kingsdaughterschkd

Parents! Are you looking for FREE outdoor activities for your children this summer? Norfolk Recreation, Parks and Open Space is offering a Rec N' Roll mobile tour this summer. Children ages 5 though 12, can enjoy kickball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, crafts and more at select Norfolk parks! Register your child today! Locations & Dates: Ingleside Park 7/7 Lafayette Park 7/14 Park Place 7/21 Shoop Park 7/28 Tarrallton Park 8/4 Barraud Park 8/11 Visit https://www.norfolk.gov/3443/Recreation-Parks-Open-Space to register.

Gamers! You don't want to miss the Parks and Recreation Fortnite Summer League. Youth, ages 9-17, can register by logging in or creating an account at Norfolkfun.norfolk.gov today! Tournament details will be sent once registered. For more information, email rposevents@norfolk.gov. Parks and Recreation Fortnite Summer League League dates: July 14th- August 18th Games: Wednesdays at 7pm. (Postseason Tournament August 21st) Ages:9-17. Team of 5-9 players. Registration Closes: June 25th

For many, 2020 drew a line in the sand to not turn the clock back to 2019, but to step forward into a better future. On July 25-27, join other Norfolk neighbors in stepping forward to Tell a New Story about Norfolk's neighborhoods at our mini-NBN Conference, Mermaid Tales 2021. Session #1 (virtual): Build the Block Beyond Your Boundaries - Monday, July 26, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Get tips on how Norfolk residents are partnering with local businesses to shape their neighborhood story. This virtual session is free. Click on the link to view more information.