🌱 Last Day To Donate + Nonprofit Receives Room Makeover

Good morning, Norfolk! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in Norfolk today.

First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 44 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories today in Norfolk:

1. Today is the last day to turn in gifts for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. The program provides thousands of children in Hampton Roads gifts to open on Christmas morning. If you'd like to donate, bring your gifts to the Christmas Depot at Military Circle Mall no later than 4:30 p.m. today. (13 News Now)
2. Some Norfolk teens got a big surprise yesterday afternoon: a $20,000 room makeover at the Southside Boys and Girls Club in Norfolk. The nonprofit works to give teens a safe space to go – and they got quite the upgrade. This room makeover was courtesy of the lease-to-own furniture company, Aaron's. (13 News Now)
3. Comedian John Mulaney is coming to the Scope Arena in Norfolk in May. The stand-up comedian is set to perform for one night on May 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets sales open this Friday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. (WAVY)
4. Norfolk Police are investigating after a Food Lion was burglarized in Norfolk Monday morning. According to police, officers responded to the Food Lion on 1859 E Little Creek Road regarding the commercial burglary around 6:10 a.m. Monday. (WAVY)

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Today in Norfolk:

• [Virtual Meeting] HIV+ Women's Empowerment Group (12:00 PM)
• Corporate Volunteer Council Mix and Mingle (5:00 PM)
• Volunteers on Tap - United Way of South Hampton Roads (5:30 PM)
• [Virtual Meeting] Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies (SOFFA) - Of persons transitioning (6:30 PM)
• Commedia De Rapunzel - Little Theatre of Norfolk (7:00 PM)

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— 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.