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This weekend's events include Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk, Rokeby Center Meet & Greet, and Musical Soul Food Festival. For more to do, check our calendar or www.visitchesapeake.com.

TRAVEL ADVISORIES: The Great Bridge Bridge is fixed and back to its normal lift schedule (on the hour between 6 a.m. & 7 p.m., on demand between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.). Bainbridge Boulevard will remain closed at South Military Highway through Monday, June 26. 

The Mayor's Cup Blood Drive is a friendly competition between local cities and a chance for you to donate blood for those in need. Sign up for the  Police Department's sponsored drive, Tuesday, June 27. Two more drives will be held Thursday, June 29 at the Chesapeake Conference Center and Human Services Building. 

TOLL RATE INCREASE on Veterans Bridge: The first scheduled toll increase for the Dominion Boulevard Veterans Bridge will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Tolls for all vehicle classes will increase by 5% which is $.05 for most passenger vehicles ($1.05 with E-ZPass, $3.05 without). Learn more at www.DominionBoulevard.com.

Adopt a kitten during Chesapeake Animal Services' "Kitten Kampus 2017."

Heath E. Covey has been named the City's new Director of Communications. Covey replaces Mark S. Cox who retired in February after more than 25 years of service.  Details

The City has found an alternative site for the Joint Juvenile Justice Center. Details

The City is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various board and commissions. The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 29. Details

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