Good morning, Newport News! Spring is officially 36 days away… but who’s counting? (Okay, I am.)😁

🏠 Help for Home Repairs in Newport News

🔴 Red Sand Day at CNU Raises Awareness on Human Trafficking

🏤 City Looks at Centralizing Government Offices

🚒 Newport News Fire Station 11 Groundbreaking

🍽️ Date Spot of the Week

Here’s what’s up.

What Newport News gymnast has won three Olympic gold medals?

If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could make that…” — this is your sign.

SherriAnn Harris, Army Veteran and founder of Craft 2 You LLC, is bringing creativity, confidence, and a whole lot of laughs to Newport News. Her upcoming Beginner Cricut Class (Feb 17, 6–8 pm at Denbigh Community Center) is perfect for anyone who owns a Cricut… or stares at one like it’s a spaceship.

You’ll actually learn how to use it. No more guessing. No more YouTube rabbit holes at midnight.

And if sewing is more your vibe? She offers beginner sewing classes, too, hands-on, supportive, and zero judgment if you accidentally sew something inside out. It happens. We laugh. We fix it. We keep going.

📍 Denbigh Community Center

📞 Call to Register: (757) 812-7900

Roof leaking. Heat acting up. Wiring doing something suspicious. Home repairs get expensive fast.

Here’s some help. The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority is offering financial assistance for qualified homeowners. This program is made possible through the City of Newport News Community Development Block Grant Programs. It covers real repairs like roofs, plumbing, electrical hazards, HVAC, and accessibility upgrades.

Income limits apply. Home must be owner-occupied in Newport News.

📞 (757) 928-2657 or (757) 928-2655

Red Sand Day is coming to CNU on February 12 from noon to 1 p.m., and the community is invited. Operation Breakthrough marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a simple but powerful act, placing red sand in sidewalk cracks to represent people who slip through the cracks of society. Stop by the Freeman Center, learn from local advocacy groups, and be part of something that actually matters.

City Hall could be getting a little less scattered. Newport News leaders are looking at a plan to bring several government offices under one roof instead of having departments spread all over town. The idea is to make services easier to access and cut down on long-term costs. Nothing is final yet, but if it moves forward, it could change how we handle city business in a pretty big way.

Newport News Fire Department is breaking ground on Fire Station #11 and the community is invited.

📍 680 Turnberry Blvd

🗓 Friday, Feb. 13

⏰ 2 p.m.

More coverage. Faster response. Growing city.

If you appreciate strong public safety, this is your moment to show up and celebrate the future of NNFD.

If your ideal date night includes neon glow, craft cocktails, and bold flavors that blend Southern comfort with Asian technique, Saté is your spot. Right in City Center at Oyster Point, it’s one of Newport News’ most polished nights out.

The main room is lively and perfect for people watching. The back bar is darker and more intimate if you want things a little quieter.

Start with Tuna Poke Nachos or Mac and Cheese Egg Rolls. Go big with the Chilean Sea Bass or Espresso Crusted Lamb Chops. And don’t skip the Drunken Banana Pudding.

Valentine’s seatings are 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Your Newport News Forecast

☀️Thursday  47°/28° Mostly Sunny

☀️Friday       44°/27°  Sunny

☀️Saturday   57°/41°  Sunny

☔Sunday     49°/40°  Rain

🎟️ Your Weekend Has Options

Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas 🥇🥇🥇

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