Newsletter edition
Early voting sites open today; bridge detour and school deadline
Five early-voting sites open, a bridge detour continues, and two family dates are ahead.
Five neighborhood early-voting sites open today. Here are the hours, a road detour, and two dates for families this week.
STARTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 | FIVE SATELLITE SITES
Early voting expands to five neighborhood sites
Chesapeake's five satellite early-voting locations open today for the November 3 election: Central Library, Indian River Library, Major Hillard Library, Russell Memorial Library, and Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Community Center. The city lists Monday-Thursday hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through October 29. This Friday, October 23, the satellite hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The registrar's office at 411 Cedar Road also offers weekday voting from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
What to do: Check the city's location list for the exact address and later weekend hours. Bring an accepted ID or be ready to sign an ID Confirmation Statement.
Source: Chesapeake Voter Registrar
THROUGH MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 | NORTH LANDING BRIDGE
North Landing Bridge remains closed to vehicles
The city says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed North Landing Bridge for repairs from October 5 through October 26. The posted detour follows Indian River Road, Elbow Road and Centerville Turnpike. The city has not promised an earlier reopening.
What to do: If your route uses the bridge, allow for the detour and follow signs on site. Check the city's advisory for changes before traveling.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 | CHESAPEAKE ARBORETUM
A children's owl class is listed for Thursday
Nature Academy: Give a Hoot is scheduled for Thursday, 9-11 a.m., at Chesapeake Arboretum, 624 Oak Grove Road. The city describes an owl-focused hike and craft for children ages 5-12 and lists a $10 charge per child. The event page links to registration, but it does not guarantee an open place.
What to do: Check the city registration link for availability before making plans.
Source: City of Chesapeake event listing
FOLLOWING THE STORY | APPLICATIONS THROUGH OCTOBER 30
School-program applications remain open
Chesapeake Public Schools says applications for selected 2027-2028 specialized programs are open through October 30. Eligibility differs by program: the district lists a middle-school option for current fifth-graders, high-school academies for current eighth-graders, and Career Center options for students in grades 9-11. This deadline was also noted in Friday's issue.
What to do: Check the district's program rules and submit the relevant application by October 30. Applying does not guarantee a place.
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