January Events in Portsmouth, Virginia

SECOND TUESDAY FORUM SERIES:
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio Opening

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. THE SECOND TUESDAY FORUM SERIES is sponsored by the Portsmouth Public Library and funded by grants from the Portsmouth Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, and Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation. All forums are free and open to the public. Reservations are not needed to attend. Complimentary beverages are provided by the Commodore Theatre and lunch may be ordered from the regular menu.

For directions and more information, call the Portsmouth Public Library at 393-8759.

African-American Heritage Day

Celebrate the rich legacy of a people as the Children's Museum hosts the annual African-American Heritage Day. The museum will offer a whirl-wind tour through the history of African American culture that will feature an interactive drum workshop, immersive storytelling, make-and-take crafts, games and more!
Activity included with paid admission.

Children's Museum of Virginia, 221 High St., Portsmouth | 757-393-5258

Hoffler Creek Volunteer Work Day

10 AM - 2 PM - Bring work gloves and gardening tools to help maintain the preserve's trails and facilities.

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684

LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAM SERIES:
Norfolk Naval Shipyard History

Command Historian and Archivist Mark Robbins for the Norfolk Navy Shipyard will share his unique perspective of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from it's earliest beginnings.

Churchland Branch Library, 4934 High Street West, Portsmouth
(757) 686-2538

Join us every third Wednesday of each month to discuss different historical aspects of the Portsmouth and Hampton Roads community.

Olde Towne Farmer's Market

10 AM – Noon - Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets.

Offering a variety of greens and other winter vegetables, eggs, and fish and some of our special artisan soaps, balms, etc. We are awaiting word on chicken, meat, jams and some of our usual baked goods.

Visit the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market website for updates.

TAA Artists Celebrate Children and the Arts

Through April 8, 2012, Entrance Galleries - The Tidewater Arts Alliance offers a juried portfolio exhibit based upon the theme of the statewide initiative Virginia Celebrates Children and the Arts.

Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543

Hoffler Creek Early Bird Tour

8 - 10:30 AM - Join Clark White to see the birds of winter.  FREE admission, but as always donations are appreciated.

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684

Echoes of Joy

11 AM – 3 PM - A day of caring for the homeless and disadvantaged. Providing meals, hygiene packages and health screenings.

Neighborhood Recreation Facility | 757-393-8481