🌱 'Community Closet' In Norfolk + Drop Off Your Old Car Seats

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Snow in the morning, 1-2". High: 30 Low: 17.

Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk:

1. In 2021, Hampton Roads native Brittany Jane began collecting clothing donations and storing them inside a personal locker in Norfolk. This month, she took those donations to build a "community closet" partnership with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore's Jordan-Newby food pantry in Norfolk. Each Saturday, Jane distributes her donated clothes to visitors during the food pantry's regular operating hours. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
2. For the second weekend in a row, the Virginia Department of Health has closed the community vaccine and testing centers in Norfolk and Newport News due to inclement weather. Both sites closed early on Friday, and will remain closed through Sunday; they are expected to reopen on Monday for regular hours. Anyone who needs to reschedule a testing appointment can do so online. (WAVY.com)
3. Throughout the month of February, AAA Tidewater and Drive Safe Hampton Roads are collecting old and damaged car seats that are no longer safe for use. According to AAA, car seats should be taken out of circulation after six years from purchase, as well as if it's missing parts or has been recalled. Drop-off locations are available around Norfolk and the Hampton Roads area. (WAVY.com)

Today in Norfolk:

• The Muse Book Sale- EXTENDED! At The Muse Writers Center (10:00 AM)
• Message In A Bottle Exhibit At Nauticus (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Dino, Ming, Louie, and more of the adorable pets up for adoption in the Norfolk area. (Norfolk Patch)
• Commuters and travelers, be advised that Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has suspended service today due to the forecast. HRT will announce later today whether Sunday's service will be impacted as well. (WAVY.com)
• Join the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc. at Tinto's Wine Bar in Virginia Beach (Hilltop) for its recruitment social, held on Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m. (Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.