The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is celebrating teachers and daycare workers with free admission! The annual Teacher Open House will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13th! Teachers plus one guest each will receive complimentary admission to the Aquarium, with full access to its exhibits, program demonstrations, animal encounters, and more. A valid ID is…
Wawa Offers Teachers Free Coffee in September
Free coffee for teachers! If you’re a teacher, chances are that you’re already best friends with coffee — and now Wawa wants to be your BFF, too. For the entire month of September, teachers and school administrators can come into any of Wawa’s 900 locations for a free cup of joe — any size they want —…
Meet Panda: The Senior Sweetie on a Mission to Find Her Forever Home
Meet Panda, a senior sweetie looking to find a forever home. Panda was surrendered to Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter at 9 years young because her family was relocating and unfortunately, it was not the right time to have her travel with them. Have no fear though- she has not let that discourage her from sharing…
Step Into a Van Gogh Masterpiece at ‘Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ in Va Beach
I visited Beyond Van Gogh at the Virginia Beach Convention Center recently and it was a one-of-a-kind experience! While other shows use virtual reality or still images, this show incorporates both still and moving art. Over 300 pieces of art by Van Gogh are projected on every surface around you, so you really feel as…
The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk Welcomes Baby Giraffe
The Virginia Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its family – a baby giraffe named Henry! Born just a few days ago, Henry has already captured the hearts of zookeepers. He is the latest member of the Masai Giraffe herd, and his arrival is both heartwarming and bittersweet. Henry’s father, Billy, sadly passed away…
Mugs, the Peninsula SPCA’s Longest Resident, is a 7-year-old Boxer Mix Hoping to Find a Forever Home
Shelter Pet Saturday brought to you by Dreamlawns Meet Mugs, the Peninsula SPCA’s longest resident. Mugs is about 7 years old and is a Boxer mix. He has been at PSCPA waiting to find his forever home for over a year. He does need to be the only dog in the home as he is…
Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix This September
Are you running out of shows to binge-watch? With the writers’ strike putting the production of new episodes of our favorite series on hold, we may start seeing content dwindle. But in the meantime, there’s still some new material rolling out on Netflix including the final season of Sex Education, season 5 of Virgin River…
Celebrate National Cinema Day with $4 Movie Tickets This Sunday
Mark your calendars for a day of movie magic like no other. The highly anticipated second annual National Cinema Day is this Sunday, August 27th. More than 3,000 participating theaters across the country are offering tickets for a mere $4, making it a movie marathon extravaganza that won’t break the bank. For one day, all…
Shelter Pet Saturday: Meet Zoe, a 3-Year-Old Black and White Lab Mix, Looking for a Forever Home
Shelter Pet Saturday brought to you by Dreamlawns Meet Zoe, a spayed female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix, who needs a home! She is about 3 years old and good with other dogs. She’s very energetic and would be good in a home with older kids. If you would like to get to know…
These Hampton Beaches Were Just Named One of the 10 Great “Secret Beaches” in Virginia
VaDogwood.com recently unveiled a list of Virginia’s top 10 “hidden gem beaches,” and Hampton proudly boasts two noteworthy entries. The article highlights Outlook Beach at Fort Monroe, labeling it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts due to its impressive array of features, including 89 bird species, nine types of trees, and a staggering 249 species of…