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Chesapeake Animal Services is participating in the Clear the Shelter Adoption event this week. They celebrate the final day, Saturday, Aug. 19. The same day they will host a volunteer orientation at 10 a.m.

Get some fresh vegetables from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Farmers Markets at Chesapeake City Park, Battlefield Park, and Western Branch Community Center.

Bells Mill Park in open! Park improvements include a new park entry with direct access to Albemarle Drive and an asphalt parking lot that includes an area for buses to turn around.

The Rokeby Community Center is open! The newly renovated community center's focus is the "55 and Better" population. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. For more library events, visit events.infopeake.org.

The Movie & More Outdoor Series will feature the movie "Angry Birds" Saturday, Aug. 19. 

Take a nature hike at the Chesapeake Arboretum Saturday, Aug. 19.

The Buffalow Family/Friends Community Days continues through Sunday, Aug. 20.

ALSO THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday, Aug. 19: Khedive Autos Shriners will host their 26th Fun-n-Shine Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the third TAP TAP Craft Beer Festival will be held 1 to 7 p.m., and Bay Youth Orchestra of Virginia: Run for the Arts 5K will be held at Chesapeake City Park. For more events and fun, visit the city calendar and www.visitchesapeake.com.

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