🌱 Virginia Arts Festival Program + Public School Vaccine Clinics

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

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; warm. High: 72 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Norfolk:

1. Virginia Arts Festival will mark its 25th season in March 2022 with the legendary American Ballet Theatre. They will be performing Don Quixote March 25 through 27, accompanied by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are for sale as of Wednesday. (Daily Press)
2. The Norfolk Botanical Garden's Million Bulb Walk is in the running for a spot on USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice spots. Voting is open until Dec. 6 and can be done at the link. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
3. Felony charges have been dismissed against a man who was injured and originally considered a suspect in a fatal shooting in Norfolk. (WAVY.com)
4. A Norfolk councilman says that residents should demand the removal of the police chief and city manager due to a lack of focus on community resources. (Virginian-Pilot)
5. Vaccine clinics for kids 5-11 will be coming to Norfolk Public Schools starting next week. (The Virginian-Pilot)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Veterans Day Parade - Boy Scouts of America, Tidewater Council (12:00 AM)
• Selden Monthly Baker's Market - Fall & Festive Fare (3:00 PM)
• WinterFest on the Wisconsin - Nauticus (5:00 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.