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3rd Annual Midnight Madness Adopt-a-Thon

Shelters across Virginia, including CHESAPEAKE ANIMAL CONTROL, will host the third annual “Midnight Madness Adopt-a-Thon” for shelter animals.
(Participant listing)

Shelters will be open until midnight on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Refreshments, snacks, raffles, and prizes

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City of Chesapeake Budget

Update on the City's Budget by Chesapeake City Manager and Staff

Video - iconWatch a video of a presentation held in City Council Chambers on Monday, February 22, 2010.

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13th Annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Teams

The Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council invites you to join the 13th Annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Teams on Saturday, March 27, 2010.

Find out more about the Tree Planting teams. »

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Deadline: Friday 3/19

 

Resident Rewards Recycling Contest - March 8 through April 3

Recycling Contest March 8 through April 3

"Resident Rewards - Recycling Contest" is FREE to all residents who recycle.

Find out how you can win! »


Recycling containers are collected every other week. Find out your week »

Already know your week? See schedules:

2010 Holiday recycling schedule »

What can you recycle? »

Chesapeake Designated a Smarter City by IBM

City Recognized by IBM as Smarter City

The City of Chesapeake was featured at the IBM Pulse Conference this week for its use of technology to serve citizens more efficiently.

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E-Cycling Event

Don't throw your old computer, microwave or radio in the trash!  Learn what can be recycled for FREE at the upcoming E-Cycling Event on April 24.

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Learn more ways that you can be green »

 

potholes

Pothole Update and How to Report Them

As you know, we have had a hard winter this year. Find out how the weather affects potholes, what the City is doing to repair the damage, and how you can report potholes on Chesapeake City streets.

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The Stitched Green Line by Julia E. Pfaff - exhibit at Portlock Galleries at SoNo

Portlock Galleries at SoNo's Upcoming Exhibit

Portlock Galleries at SoNo is pleased to announce the opening of Four Women Working in Fiber on Friday, March 5, 2010.

The exhibition continues through April 11 and features works by Virginia artists Lynne Sward, Kat Allison, Julia E. Pfaff (sample), and Cynthia Harrison.

Each of the artists in this exhibition use fiber in a unique way.

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Volunteers Needed
for 2010 Project Homeless Connect Day

It's almost time for spring cleaning! To find out how to dispose of everything from lightbulbs to pool chemicals, bleach, and other items, click here

The Chesapeake Coalition for the Homeless is seeking volunteers to assist with the Project Homeless Connect Day on April 22, 2010.

To sign up, please register online.

Learn more about this event »

 

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H1N1 (Swine) Flu

Learn about H1N1 (Swine) & seasonal flu and what you can do to reduce your risk.

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NEW: Information on Vaccines »

Gilmerton Bridge, Chesapeake, VA

Gilmerton Bridge Lane Closures

Two lane closures will be in effect the duration of the Gilmerton Bridge Replacement project. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is coordinating the replacement effort.

Motorists may experience some travel delays. For current traffic reports, call 511 or listen to 610AM.

Gilmerton Bridge info »

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