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🌞Good morning, Newport News! November is here. The leaves are falling, the turkeys are nervous, and your coffee needs a refill.

In today’s Newport Newser:

🦌 Deer drama

💧 Waterworks relief

🤖 City chatbots go live

🏈 CNU keeps winning

It’s all in today’s Newport Newser!

How long (in miles) is the city of Newport News from end to end, approximately?

🔥 A Little Fall Check Goes a Long Way

Your HVAC worked hard this summer. Give it a quick tune-up before cold mornings roll in. A few minutes of maintenance now can prevent costly surprises later.

Dran’s Heating & Air Conditioning keeps homes across Hampton Roads cozy, quiet, and running right through the fall and winter.

📞 Call 757-975-8355 or visit dranshvac.com  to schedule your seasonal check today.

Deer Drama Alert

Mating season peaks now. VDOT warns of dawn/dusk crossings. Slow down or dodge those unexpected guests.

💧 Waterworks Presses Pause on Shutoffs

Water Bill Timeout 

Shutoffs paused Nov 3 amid Hampton Roads woes relief while officials eye next steps. More

🤖 City Launches New Chatbots to Help Residents 24/7

Bot Helpers 

City's new AI chatbots drop 24/7 help for jobs, codes, services and your midnight permit Qs answered. Try 'em

🏈Christopher Newport Football Makes History with Perfect Start

Captains Crush

CNU football's 7-0 streak hits a historic high, ranked #14. Montclair State showdown Saturday! Game on

If you love vinyl or discovering local gems, Vinny’s Vinyl in Newport News is the place. Opened in 2024 by local native Vinny, this retro-style record shop is filled with well-loved records and conversations that turn into friendships.

Sat Nov 8

Remembering Their Service: A Veterans Day Program

📅Date: Saturday, Nov 8 | 12–3 PM

📍Location: Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Blvd

🎟️Admission: Free

Why go: Honor local veterans with exhibits, stories, and a community art display where guests can add names of service members on paper poppies.

Gallery Talk | Luisa Adelfio: Transcendence

📅Date: Saturday, Nov 8 | 11 AM–12 PM

📍Location: Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, 1 Avenue of the Arts

🎟️Admission: Free

Why go: Take a guided walk with artist Luisa Adelfio as she shares how Classical, Renaissance, and Surrealist influences shape her creative process.

Patrick Mills: A Celebration – Opening Reception

📅Date: Saturday, Nov 8 | 1:30–3:30 PM

📍Location: Downing‑Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Ave.

🎟️Admission: Free

Why go: Explore vivid works by celebrated artist Patrick Mills, who weaves identity, history, and culture into his striking acrylic and oil pieces.

Sparkle Night

📅Date: Saturday, Nov 8 | 3:30–5:30 PM

📍Location: Marketplace at Tech Center, 12090 Jefferson Ave.

🎟️Admission: Free

Why go: Enjoy a festive evening with a tree lighting at dusk, Santa visits, carolers, local dignitaries, a color guard ceremony, hot cocoa, candy canes, and samples from local restaurants.

One-Day Recruiting Event

📅Date: Saturday, Nov 8 | 8 AM–12 PM

📍Location: NNPD, 9710 Jefferson Ave.

🎟️Admission: Free

Why go: Interested in a career in law enforcement? Meet Newport News Police Department recruiters and learn what it takes to become a sworn officer.

3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Event

📅Date: Saturday, Nov 8 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

📍Location: Behind Hilton Elementary School, 225 River Road

🎟️Admission: Free for veterans, active‑duty personnel & families

Why go: Celebrate service and family with free photo sessions, breakfast, and community appreciation in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Sun Nov 9

Magically Abled: Accessible Festival

📅Date: Sunday, Nov 9 | 12–6 PM

📍Location: Coastal Fermentory, 206 23rd Street , Ste B.

🎟️Admission: Free

Why go: Experience a one-of-a-kind festival built for true inclusion, celebrating accessibility, creativity, and community for everyone.

🧵✨ Ever wanted to learn how to sew?

Local crafter Sherri from Craft 2 You is hosting a Basic Sewing Workshop for anyone who wants to learn or try something new. Over two evenings, you’ll learn the basics and make your own bowl cozy to take home. Everything you need is provided, from the machines to the fabric.

📅 Nov 10 and 11 | 6:30 to 8 PM

📍 700 Mobjack Way | 💰 $55

To join, call (757) 269-9838 or email sherricraft2you@gmail.com

🍩Apple Cider Donuts

Nothing says fall in Virginia like warm apple cider donuts. They’re soft, sweet, and covered in cinnamon sugar. Mix your favorite donut batter, stir in reduced apple cider, bake until golden, and coat in cinnamon sugar while warm.

 Full Recipe👉 Apple Cider Donuts

🏆 Community Shoutouts

Shoutout to Newport News’s everyday champs, from our fire pros to our schools and parks crews who keep this city shining. Here’s the roundup:

🔥 Mission BBQ’s Big Give: Big thanks for the generous check to the Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association. Your support keeps the community fired up!

💉 Paramedic Pros: Massive congratulations to Peyton Austin, Julian Rodgers, Matthew Monroe, John Crumpler, Andrew Crossfield, Lisette Torres, and MFM John “T-Bone” Pearson for passing their National Registry exams. Lifesavers leveled up!

🏫 School Stars: Katherine G. Johnson Elementary earned its second Purple Star Award, and Ella Fitzgerald Middle School received its first. Kudos for supporting our military families!

🌳 Parks Power: Newport News Parks and Recreation brought home seven IFEA awards, including three Gold, one Silver, and three Bronze, for outstanding events and community engagement. That’s what we call fun in full force.

❤️A big shoutout to The Academy Salon & Suites, LLC, for continuing to support furloughed families in our community.

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