Good Morning Virginia Beach!

The rumors are true… VB Living now has its own event calendar. And it is live! 🎉

If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s going on this weekend?” now you’ll always have the answer. Our VB Living Calendar of Events is a fun, central hub where you can browse everything happening in the city and submit your own events for free. It’s local, it’s helpful, and it’s made just for you. Scroll down and check it out!

Here’s what else is inside this week’s issue:
✨ Where future college athletes are being built right here at home
✨ New business updates and announcements
✨ A full lineup of local happenings

Let’s jump in!

— Kim Checcio

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The Weekly Scoop

🏀 Virginia Beach Coach Making Big Moves On and Off the Court

A local basketball coach is putting Virginia Beach on the map in a major way. David Cochrane, founder of the David Cochrane Basketball Academy, has developed a program that produces top athletes and future leaders right here at home.

What began with one parent asking for help training her children has grown into a full-time academy on London Bridge Road that now works with more than 700 athletes every month. Players range from six-year-olds to college stars, including Old Dominion University teammates and even NBA talent.

Want to see how this homegrown program is changing the game for young athletes across the 757? Click Here → To read the full story

💛 YELLOW Community Food + Essentials Drive

We love seeing our community come together for a good cause. 💛

Join YELLOW on Sunday, November 23 for a Community Food + Essentials Drive, collecting non-perishable food and household supplies to support families right here in Hampton Roads. Can’t make it that day? No problem! You can still help by dropping off donations at Yorkies anytime between November 10–22. Every little bit makes a difference!

YELLOW is a nonprofit founded by Pharrell Williams with a mission to “even the odds through education.”
Click Here → To learn more

🌳 Where Every Trail Leads to New Friends

East Coast Hikers is a friendly Hampton Roads community hosting weekly hikes and socials for every pace—from relaxed 2–5 mile strolls to 8+ mile treks. Mostly local adventures with the occasional road trip. Come for the trails, stay for the community.

Check out the turnout after their Beaver Supermoon evening walk at the oceanfront! They hosted their biggest turnout yet: 44 walkers and two great pups.

Mark your calendars for the Cold Supermoon on Wed, Dec 4!

Click Here → To follow along on Facebook and learn more

✨Featured Event✨

Business Brief

🛍️ Monkees Grand Re-Opening Weekend

Fashion lovers, get ready! Monkees of Virginia Beach is celebrating a grand re-opening under new ownership, and you’re invited. 🎉

📅 Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15
📍 Hilltop Area

What’s new:
🐒 All-new apparel, shoes, accessories, and gifts
🐒 Trunk shows from LeFeme Handbags, Suzanne Early, and La Vida Riley
🐒 Fresh shipments from favorite brands plus exciting new arrivals

🌊 Atlantic Park New Weekday Winter Pricing

This week weekday winter pricing went into effect. Reduced winter rates between Monday-Thursday.

Local Flavor

🍦 Pungo Blue Cow Grand Opening

The newest location is opening up in Virginia Beach’s Pungo community November 15, with a Grand Opening celebration from 6-9pm.

🍷 Yiannis Wine Warehouse Fall Tasting Event

Yiannis Wine Warehouse is hosting this season’s premier wine event — the perfect way to sip, shop, and stock up for the holidays with friends. 🍇

📅 Sunday, November 16 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Yiannis Wine Warehouse

Here’s what to look forward to:

🍷 Free wine tastings and snacks
🧀 Incredible wine deals you won’t want to miss
🎟️ Free admission (tickets required due to limited space)

Don’t wait — grab your free ticket today and raise a glass to good friends and great wine! 🍾

Local Events

This section includes only the major events happening soon. Check event websites for accurate and most current information.

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