Cambridge Crossing Celebrated National Assisted Living Week with a 104th Birthday
Sept. 8–14 was National Assisted Living Week. At Cambridge Crossing Assisted Living & Memory Care, the celebration was extra special this year as residents and staff joined together to honor one of their own — a remarkable resident turning 104 years old.
Grace Jones, a resident at Cambridge Crossing, taught generations of children as a school teacher while also being involved with her church as an organist and raising a family.
National Assisted Living Week is designed to recognize the vital role assisted living plays in supporting seniors and their families. This year’s theme, “Wacky Week,” highlighted the joy and vibrancy of daily life at Cambridge Crossing, it said. Each day featured a spirited theme, from Wacky Hat Day to Pajama Day, encouraging residents and staff alike to embrace fun, laughter, and creativity.
York County to Hold 6th Annual BugFest
York County Mosquito Control, Public Library and Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to celebrate bugs at its sixth Annual BugFest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Grafton Middle School.
Attendees will see insect displays, local experts with bug facts, Bug Talks, crafts, activities and more! Click here to view the BugFest map.
Some participants include the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, ODU Tick Team, Colonial Beekeepers, and The Butterfly Society of Virginia.
This is a free event and all ages are welcome.
For more information about Mosquito Control in York County, contact the Mosquito Control office at 757-890-3790, or visit their webpage. For information on library programs, visit their webpage. For more information about Parks and Recreation, visit their webpage, or contact the office at 757-890-3500.
Meet Children’s Author Omar Abed for York County Public Library
Meet author Omar Abed as he presents his children’s picture book, “The Book That Almost Rhymed,” at the Yorktown Library on Sept. 27 at 1 p.m.
This event is open to the public, and families are encouraged to attend together. Registration is required and available now through the library’s Events Calendar. The first 30 families who register and attend the event will receive a complimentary copy of Omar’s book, “The Book That Almost Rhymed.”
The event is made possible with funds from the Friends of the Library.
BP Lanexa Adds U-Haul Services
U-Haul Co. of Virginia recently announced that BP Lanexa signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Lanexa community.
BP Lanexa will now offer services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies.
Normal business hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling 804-932-6060 or visiting uhaul.com/Locations/Truck-Rentals-near-Lanexa-VA-23089/054444/.
Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute to Host Men’s Health Fair
The Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) will host its Fourth Annual Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, offering accessible prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, digital rectal exams (DREs) and health education to men across Coastal Virginia.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, prostate cancer is the second-most diagnosed cancer in Virginia, with one man in the U.S. diagnosed every two minutes — and one dying from it every 15 minutes. Yet when detected early, the disease is more than 99% curable.
To broaden the reach of this year’s fair, Hampton Proton launched the “Men Get Checked: PSA 4 PSA” campaign — a series of digital public service announcements featuring mayors, athletes, university leaders, pastors and medical experts across Virginia.
Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute’s Fourth Annual Prostate Cancer & Men’s Health Awareness Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute, Hampton. Partners include Sentara Healthcare and Hampton Roads Prostate Health Forum.
Norfolk Airport Authority announces Kanama M. Bivins as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kanama M. Bivins has been selected as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Norfolk Airport Authority, it announced.
In this role, she leads the Authority’s financial operations, oversees strategic financial planning and ensures the continued fiscal strength of the organization, it said. Norfolk International Airport served nearly 5 million passengers in 2024.
Bivins most recently served as CFO at NASA’s Langley Research Center and was responsible for managing its financial resources in alignment with NASA’s strategic goals. She was also Acting Associate Director of the research center where she managed its daily operations. Her background includes federal financial management, contracting and workforce development. She holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and is an active member of the Association of Government Accountants and CIVIC Executive Alumni.
She started in the new role on Sept. 2.
City of Poquoson awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Poquoson for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, GFOA said, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
It added the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
Avalon Center Executive Director Announces Retirement
Avalon Center Executive Director, Teresa Christin, recently announced her retirement after serving for over 13 years.
The Center said Christin left a lasting impact on its agency, and during her tenure, she expanded programming, agency funding and the service delivery area for Avalon Center, adding the Avalon community is grateful for her leadership and dedication to its mission.
Avalon’s Board of Directors said it will be utilizing Warren Whitney to assist with filling the upcoming vacancy. Learn more at Avalon’s website.
