Free COVID-19 vaccines available on Mon., 9/20, from noon - 2 p.m. at Atlantis Community Center; Wed., 9/22 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at New Light Baptist Church & Thurs., 9/23 from 4 - 6 p.m. at More Than Conquerors Church. Visit https://bit.ly/Vaxx920923 for details.

Red Flags are posted at the Oceanfront today, Sat., Sept. 18, due to increased risk of rip currents. Swimmers should take extreme caution if entering the water and be sure to swim in front of a staffed lifeguard stand at all times.

Celebrate the coming fall at the Farmers Market’s Apple Extravaganza on Sat., 9/18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family for a craft show, children’s activities and music. https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/agriculture/farmers-market/Pages/special-events.aspx

Newtown Rd. at the I-264 interchange will fully close overnight affecting both northbound and southbound lanes on Sept. 18, 7 p.m.-5 a.m. for bridge work. Visit https://www.i64i264improvements.org/ for details.

Virginians may now prove their vaccination status by scanning a QR code on their smartphones without the need for an app. To get your free vaccination record with QR code, visit http://www.vaccinate.virginia.gov. Read https://bit.ly/VaxxQRCode for details.

Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Sat., Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Kingdom Cathedral (3820 Stoneshore Rd.) To schedule your appointment time, visit https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/5616129078. Walk-ins will also be accepted.

DEADLINE: The Lynnhaven District City Council seat is vacant following the resignation of James L. Wood. Any interested citizen, who is a registered voter and resides in the Lynnhaven District, is encouraged to apply by noon on Fri, Sept. 17. https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/communications-office/hot-topics/Pages/City-Council-Vacancy.aspx

A rabid fox, now deceased, was found on 3800 block of Charity Neck Rd. on Sept. 10. If anyone in your household, including your pet, has had any exposure to stray or wild animals in this area within the past few weeks, please contact your physician or the Health Dept at 518-2700.

Just two more days until the “Ignite Your Small Business Boot Camp.” Join Council Member Sabrina Wooten on Sept. 18 and learn about SWaM certification and the purchasing and contracting process with the City of Virginia Beach. Read more at http://www.vbgov.com/Ignite.

Early voting starts Sept. 17. Get the details at https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/communications-office/citypage/Pages/Voting-Info.aspx. Stay up-to-date on all of VB’s latest news by signing up for the City’s e-newsletter at http://www.VBgov.com/CityPage

Homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flood damage, but flood insurance does. This National Preparedness Month, make sure you're prepared for a flood with a flood insurance policy from the NFIP. Visit http://FloodSmart.gov/local today to protect your home. #FloodSmart #BeReady

Teach kids how to dial & text 911 BEFORE an emergency. Show how to call on both a landline & cell. Explain what 911 is & define what is/isn’t an emergency. Tips: https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/emergency-communications-citizen-services/VB911/Pages/children.aspx

If you missed the 2021 Mural Festival, check out the amazing artwork at https://www.flickr.com/photos/vbcityphotographs/albums/72157719821721330. This community-building project featured 10 murals painted by 10 different national and local artists throughout the ViBe Creative District.

The next “Ignite Your Small Business Boot Camp” on Sept. 18 is being offered both in-person and virtually from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Find more details and registration information at http://www.vbgov.com/Ignite

Get an overview of the Flood Protection Program Bond Referendum that's on the ballot for Virginia Beach residents during the General Election this year. Early voting starts Friday, Sept. 17 and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. http://www.VBgov.com/RippleEffect. https://youtu.be/aYWo_qQRSoo

#BeReady - If you lost power tomorrow, could you survive for a week? This National Preparedness Month, build up your emergency kit to have enough supplies for a week at home or if you have to evacuate. Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/kit

Have you been #OutOnTheAve to check out Atlantic’s new look? Enjoy strolling between 17th & 20th streets take in the transformation. Visit https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/communications-office/citypage/Pages/Out-On-The-AVE.aspx for more info. http://www.VBgov.com/CityPage

Ditch the selfie and #BePrepared for disasters during National Preparedness Month - Snap photos of important documents and personal belongings to help you quickly file an insurance claim after a flood. https://youtu.be/i3MfRpND5gk

Twenty years ago today, 2,977 souls were lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, we remember those lost, lift up the survivors & loved ones of those who were killed & honor the heroes who rushed in to help. Let us reclaim the sprit of unity that followed this tragedy.

Free COVID-19 vaccines available on Mon., 9/20, from noon - 2 p.m. at Atlantis Community Center; Wed., 9/22 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at New Light Baptist Church & Thurs., 9/23 from 4 - 6 p.m. at More Than Conquerors Church. Visit https://bit.ly/Vaxx920923 for details.

Red Flags are posted at the Oceanfront today, Sat., Sept. 18, due to increased risk of rip currents. Swimmers should take extreme caution if entering the water and be sure to swim in front of a staffed lifeguard stand at all times.

Celebrate the coming fall at the Farmers Market’s Apple Extravaganza on Sat., 9/18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family for a craft show, children’s activities and music. https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/agriculture/farmers-market/Pages/special-events.aspx

Newtown Rd. at the I-264 interchange will fully close overnight affecting both northbound and southbound lanes on Sept. 18, 7 p.m.-5 a.m. for bridge work. Visit https://www.i64i264improvements.org/ for details.

Virginians may now prove their vaccination status by scanning a QR code on their smartphones without the need for an app. To get your free vaccination record with QR code, visit http://www.vaccinate.virginia.gov. Read https://bit.ly/VaxxQRCode for details.

Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Sat., Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Kingdom Cathedral (3820 Stoneshore Rd.) To schedule your appointment time, visit https://vaccineappointments.virginia.gov/appointment/en/reg/5616129078. Walk-ins will also be accepted.

DEADLINE: The Lynnhaven District City Council seat is vacant following the resignation of James L. Wood. Any interested citizen, who is a registered voter and resides in the Lynnhaven District, is encouraged to apply by noon on Fri, Sept. 17. https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/communications-office/hot-topics/Pages/City-Council-Vacancy.aspx

A rabid fox, now deceased, was found on 3800 block of Charity Neck Rd. on Sept. 10. If anyone in your household, including your pet, has had any exposure to stray or wild animals in this area within the past few weeks, please contact your physician or the Health Dept at 518-2700.

Just two more days until the “Ignite Your Small Business Boot Camp.” Join Council Member Sabrina Wooten on Sept. 18 and learn about SWaM certification and the purchasing and contracting process with the City of Virginia Beach. Read more at http://www.vbgov.com/Ignite.

Early voting starts Sept. 17. Get the details at https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/communications-office/citypage/Pages/Voting-Info.aspx. Stay up-to-date on all of VB’s latest news by signing up for the City’s e-newsletter at http://www.VBgov.com/CityPage

Homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flood damage, but flood insurance does. This National Preparedness Month, make sure you're prepared for a flood with a flood insurance policy from the NFIP. Visit http://FloodSmart.gov/local today to protect your home. #FloodSmart #BeReady

Teach kids how to dial & text 911 BEFORE an emergency. Show how to call on both a landline & cell. Explain what 911 is & define what is/isn’t an emergency. Tips: https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/emergency-communications-citizen-services/VB911/Pages/children.aspx

If you missed the 2021 Mural Festival, check out the amazing artwork at https://www.flickr.com/photos/vbcityphotographs/albums/72157719821721330. This community-building project featured 10 murals painted by 10 different national and local artists throughout the ViBe Creative District.

The next “Ignite Your Small Business Boot Camp” on Sept. 18 is being offered both in-person and virtually from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Find more details and registration information at http://www.vbgov.com/Ignite

Get an overview of the Flood Protection Program Bond Referendum that's on the ballot for Virginia Beach residents during the General Election this year. Early voting starts Friday, Sept. 17 and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. http://www.VBgov.com/RippleEffect. https://youtu.be/aYWo_qQRSoo

#BeReady - If you lost power tomorrow, could you survive for a week? This National Preparedness Month, build up your emergency kit to have enough supplies for a week at home or if you have to evacuate. Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/kit

Have you been #OutOnTheAve to check out Atlantic’s new look? Enjoy strolling between 17th & 20th streets take in the transformation. Visit https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/communications-office/citypage/Pages/Out-On-The-AVE.aspx for more info. http://www.VBgov.com/CityPage

Ditch the selfie and #BePrepared for disasters during National Preparedness Month - Snap photos of important documents and personal belongings to help you quickly file an insurance claim after a flood. https://youtu.be/i3MfRpND5gk

Twenty years ago today, 2,977 souls were lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, we remember those lost, lift up the survivors & loved ones of those who were killed & honor the heroes who rushed in to help. Let us reclaim the sprit of unity that followed this tragedy.