ARTech Lights, a BayPort Credit Union NlightN event , will be held on Friday, February 7, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Brooks Crossing (550 30th Street) in the Southeast Community (this event was rescheduled from December 13, 2019 due to rain on that date). At the heart of the event is a giant, animated, lighted double helix art installation and hands-on “Techtivities,” food and beverage vendors, a bonfire, a “silent disco,” fire performers, a DJ, and a skating rink (skating rink will also be open on February 8 & 9). Free activities include a “Silent Disco” where people can dance to their choice of music through head phones and a synthetic surface “ice” skating rink (skating rink will also be open February 8 from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and February 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; adult must sign waivers for children to skate). A festive bonfire will warm the event, and fire performers will perform throughout the evening. Admission and parking are free, food and beverage vendors onsite

Meetings are open to the public and there is a time for public comments.

City Offices & Libraries – closed Monday, February 17 Garbage, recycling and bulk waste collections – No collections on Monday, February 17. All collections for the week will be delayed one day, i.e., Monday’s collections will take place on Tuesday, Tuesday’s on Wednesday, Wednesday’s on Thursday, and Thursday’s on Friday. Recovery Operations Center (i.e., landfill) – closed Monday, February 17 Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter (serves the residents of Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson and York County) – open for adoptions 12-5 on Feb. 17; reunite lobby open daily from 8 am – 5 pm for owner surrenders, reclaims and stray drop offs.

Join Councilwoman Scott as we discuss the One City Marathon, 2020 Census and citywide updates.

Come out to the One City Marathon two-day Health and Wellness Expo presented by Riverside Health System. Residents and visitors can stop by the Holiday Inn Newport News on Friday from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to find a variety of fitness and nutrition related vendors, preventative health information, interactive games and training evaluations. Those running in one of the five races on Sunday can pick up their bibs at the expo. Haven't registered to run yet? No problem! You can register at the expo!

Come out to the One City Marathon two-day Health and Wellness Expo presented by Riverside Health System. Residents and visitors can stop by the Holiday Inn Newport News on Friday from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to find a variety of fitness and nutrition related vendors, preventative health information, interactive games and training evaluations. Those running in one of the five races on Sunday can pick up their bibs at the expo. Haven't registered to run yet? No problem! You can register at the expo!