(Get Settled in Hampton Roads)
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(Get Settled in Hampton Roads) |
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| Why is it that when you move to a new place, with every good intention of getting settled in, you can't seem to find one resource to get all of the information you need in order to get a license, get your car registered, sign up for cable, water, gas and electric, register to vote, blah blah blah? I'm a highly organized person and if *I* have trouble, then I know others find it impossible to get it all done before starting a new job or getting completely unpacked and moved in. Below is what we have found, through trial and error. Hope it helps you! |
| Hampton Roads |
| Better Business Bureau of Greater Hampton Roads 586 Virginian Drive, Norfolk, VA 23505 (757) 531-1300, (757) 531-9400 |
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| Business Outreach Hampton Roads Business OutReach (HRBOR) Info: Alliance of LGBT owned and LGBT supportive businesses and professionals in the Hampton Roads area and is Virginia’s only affiliate member of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). |
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| Cellular service Alltel (757) 687-3192 Nextel (800) 639-6111 nTelos (800) 323-0457 Sprint (757) 518-1270 SunCom (877) 225-5786 Verizon Wireless (757) 431-0178 |
| Chamber of Commerce Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce PO Box 327, Norfolk, VA 23501 (757) 622-2312 Info: Member-based business organization committed to creating economic opportunity and prosperity for all of Hampton Roads |
| Chamber of Commerce Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce |
| Community Foundation Hampton Roads Community Foundation One Commercial Place, Suite 1410 - Bank of America Building (23510) (757) 622-7951 Info: regional community foundation focused on inspiring philanthropy and improving life in southeastern Virginia. |
| Craigslist - Hampton Roads |
| Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads |
| Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (800) 435-5137 Info: Drivers license, vehicle registration, tittle transfer |
| Economic Development Alliance, Hampton Roads |
| Electric - Dominion Power (866) 667-3000 Info: Electric ultities |
| Employment: - Virginia Employment Commission - Virginia Workforce Connection |
| Film Office, Hampton Roads |
| Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia 800 Tidewater Drive, Norfolkl, VA 23501 (757) 627-6599 |
| Garden Centers |
| Gas - Columbia Gas of Virginia (800) 543-8911 |
| Habitat for Humanity - South Hampton Roads Habitat for Humanity (757) 640-0590 Info: Mission of eliminating poverty housing and making home ownership possible for low-income working families |
| Hampton Roads |
| Literacy - Tidewater Literacy Council (757) 640-0595 Info: nonprofit organization providing one-to-one tutoring to non-reading or low-level reading adults in Hampton Roads |
| Natural Gas - Virginia Natural Gas 150 Main Street, Suite 1510, Norfolk (866) 229-3578, (757) 616-7505 |
| Neighborhoods of Hampton Roads |
| Partnership, Hampton Roads |
| Phone service Cavalier (757) 248-4000 Cox Digital Phone Service (757) 222-1111 Verizon (757) 954-6222 |
| Planning District Commission, Hampton Roads |
| Research Partnership, Hampton Roads |
| Running Club - Tidewater Striders |
| Technology Council, Hampton Roads |
| Technology Incubator, Hampton Roads |
| Tidewater Parent Info resource for local moms |
| Visit Hampton Roads |
| Walking Club - V irginia Volkssport Association |
| Chesapeake |
| Chamber of Commerce Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Chesapeake Division 400 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 664-2591 |
| City of Chesapeake Garbage collection (757) 382-3333 Recycling (757) 420-4700 Water and Sewer (757) 382-6352 |
| Voter Registration |
| Franklin |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Franklin |
| Gloucester |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Gloucester |
| Hampton |
| Animal Control (757) 727-6111 |
| City of Hampton Garbage Collection (757) 727-8311 Recycling (757) 727-8311 |
| College: Hampton University |
| Convention and VIsitors Bureau: Hampton |
| Voter Registration |
| Water & Sewer - Newport News Waterworks (757) 926-1000 |
| Isle of Wight County |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Isle of Wight County |
| James City County |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: James City County |
| James City County |
| Newport News |
| Airport Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport |
| Animal Control (757) 595-7387 |
| City of Newport News (757) 926-1000 Garbage Collection (757) 269-2857 Recycling (757) 269-2857 |
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| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Newport News |
| Tourism Development Office |
| Voter Registration |
| Norfolk |
| Airport Norfolk International Airport (ORF) |
| Athletic Clubs Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA: 312 W Bute Street; (757) 622-YMCA (9622) The Gym Downtown: 259 Granby Street; (757) 321-4963 Pilates Central: 401 Granby Street; (757) 464-3000 |
| Banks Bank of America: One Commercial Place, 2nd Floor; (757) 431-4770 Bank of Hampton Roads: 999 Waterside Drive; (757) 217-1000 Bank of the Commonwealth: 403 Boush Street; (757) 446-6900 BB&T: 500 E Main Street; (757) 823-7800 Chartway Federal Credit Union: 233 E City Hall Avenue; (757) 552-1000 Heritage Bank: 150 Granby Street, Ste 175; (757) 648-1606 Monarch Bank: 240 E Main Street; (757) 228-7576 Old Point Financial Corporation: 580 E Main Street, Ste 1000; (757) 622-1500 RBC Centura: 555 E Main Street; (757) 892-2400 SunTrust Bank: 150 W Main Street; (757) 624-5552 TowneBank: 109 E Main Street; (757) 628-6340 Wachovia Bank: 400 World Trade Center; (757) 640-5000 |
| Bus Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) (757) 222-6100 Info: region's public transportation system, connecting the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton and Newport News |
| Bus NET (Norfolk Electric Transit) (757) 664-6222; (757) 441-2056 (after hours) Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 6 am - 11 pm; Sat noon - midnight; Sun noon - 8 pm Info: catch a FREE ride on one of downtown's comfortable electric buses; Weekday/weekend routes differ |
| Chamber of Commerce Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Norfolk Division 420 Bank Street (23510) (757) 664-2524 |
| City of Norfolk 810 Union Street; (757) 664-4000 Circuit Court Clerk's Office: 100 St. Paul's Blvd; (757) 664-4580 Garbage: (757) 441-5813 Recycling: (757) 420-4700 Water and Sewer: (757) 664-6700 |
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| Community Development The Planning Council 130 West Plume Street (23510) (757) 622-9268 Info: to plan, develop and manage human services to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Norfolk 232 East Main Street (757) 664-6620 |
| Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts & Entertainment, City of Norfolk 201 E Brambleton Ave; (757) 664-6464 |
| Department of Development, City of Norfolk 500 E Main Street, Ste 1500; (757) 664-4338 |
| Downtown Norfolk Civic League PO Box 3655 (757) 626-3865 |
| Downtown Norfolk Council 201 Granby Street, Suite 101 (757) 623-1757 |
| Freemason Street Area Association 312 College Place (757) 373-6464 |
| Historical Society Contact: P.O. Box 6367, Norfolk, VA 23508-0367; (757) 640-1720 Info: Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Norfolk, Virginia. Chartered in 1682, Norfolk is one of the oldest communities in the United States and one of the country's most important port cities.The Society sponsors a variety of educational and preservation projects. Membership is open to all who are interested in Norfolk's history. Members receive an annual subscription to the Courier, the Norfolk Historical Society's newsletter. They also receive advance notice and free or reduced admission to a variety of events and lectures sponsored by the society. |
| Homelessness The Dwelling Place (757) 624-9879 |
| Homelessness ForKids 4000 Colley Avenue (757) 622-6400 |
| Hospital Children's Hopsital of The King's Daughters Health System 601 Childrens Lane (757) 668-7000 |
| Housing Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority 201 Granby Street (757) 623-1111 |
| Library Norfolk Public Library 301 E City Hall Avenue (relocating in 2009) (757) 664-7323 |
| Light Rail Ride the Tide Info: in progress |
| Lodging |
| Keep Norfolk Beautiful 3500-A Granby Street (23504) (757) 441-1347 Info: Environment education; litter prevention with neighborhood & city-wide cleanups, Adopt-A-Spot, Great American Clean Up, Clean the Bay Day; Waste Reduction, Beautification and community improvement |
| Mayor Paul D. Fraim |
| Meter ParkCards Pre-paid debit-type card that can be used as payment for meters, instead of coins; can be used at all City of Norfolk meters, including meters located in Downtown Norfolk and at the ODU Monarch Village; a credit-card-like insert when you park, another when you return and remaining time is credited back Available at Customer Service Center, 222 E Main Street (757) 664-6222 |
| Parking Parking Guide, Downtown Norfolk Lot Parking - MacArthur Center, Boush St, Main St, Commercial Place, Town Point, Waterside, Lot 31, Freemason St, Monticello Ave, City Hall South, Monticello Lot, York St, Scope, Harbor Park - Bus, RV and other oversized vehicles: Harbor Park Lot G - Meters - more than 600 metered, street side parking spaces available, most have a 2-hr limit; 9 am - 6 pm Mon - Sat; free after posted hours and on Sun; meters in front of Waterside Marketplace have a 15-minute limit (757) 664-6222 |
| Pharmacy MacArthur Pharmacy 261 Granby Street (757) 533-6566 |
| Retailer Resource Retail Alliance 500 Plume Street, East, Suite 500 (23510) (757) 466-1600 Info: association made up of, for and by retailers, providing products and services that have a positive effect on your bottom line. |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk 404 Colley Avenue (757) 627-5386 |
| Safety Public Safety Ambassador Escort Service (757) 478-SAFE (7233) Info: Complimentary safety escort to your downtown destination or vehicle; provided by the Downtown Norfolk Council |
| Schools Norfolk Public Schools |
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| Visitor Information Centers: - Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, One Waterside Drive (757) 664-1000 - MacArthur Center - Customer Service Desk, 300 Monticello Avenue (757) 622-0500 - Freemason Street Reception Center, 401 E Freemason Street (757) 441-1526 |
| Volunteer Hampton Roads 400 W Olney Road (757) 624-2400 |
| Workforce Development Board Opportunities, Inc. of Hampton Roads 500 E. Plume Street, Suite 700 (23510) (757) 314-2370 |
| Poquoson |
| Animal Control (757) 595-7387 |
| City of Poquoson |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Poquoson |
| Portsmouth |
| Amateur Radio Club, Portsmouth (PARC) |
| Animal Hospital Casey Animal Hospital 2607 Airline Blvd (23701) (757) 465-5332 Info: Drs. Amy Harrell and M. Jane Casey; this is where we take our beloved animals |
| Athletic Fields Cavalier Manor: 404 Viking Street Churchland Park: Rivershore and Cedar Lane Highland Biltmore Field: Deep Creek and Elliot Avenue Highland and Lansing Avenue Athletic Fields: Deep Creek and Elliot Avenue Hunt Mapp Athletic Fields: 3701 Willett Drive John Tyler Fields: 3649 Hartford Street |
| City of Portsmouth Garbage Collection, Bulk Trash Removal (757) 393-8663 Recycling (757) 420-4700 Water and Sewer (757) 393-8524 |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Portsmouth |
| Crime Line (888) LOCK-U-UP Info: community effort, involving citizens, the police, and the news media working together to solve and stop crime. The public is encouraged to anonymously call to provide tips to ehlp police solve any crime |
| Department of Public Utilities (757) 393-8524 |
| Elizabeth River Garden Club (757) 393-2346 Info: Member of the Garden Club of Virginia. Hosts annual Home and Garden Tours, and the funds raised from the tours are used for restoration and preservation of Virginia landscapes |
| Elizabeth River Project 475 Water St (757) 399-RIVR (7487) Info: Seeks to restore the Elizabeth River to the highest practical level of environmental quality through government, business and community partnerships. It is the catalyst for restoring the environmental health of this great harbor river while affirming its value to the port economy; Info center and permanent Living River exhibit with interactive displays |
| Fire Department: Portsmouth Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (757) 393-8765 Info: organized in 1830, it has been a leader in modern fire suppression techniques, fire prevention, and education, and maintains a force of 242 paid personnel who respond to over 15,000 calls for service per year. There are currently eight fire stations located strategically throughout the city. Emergency service providers are always available. Highly trained and dedicated professional firefighters and paramedics delivery fire protection and/or advanced medical care to the scene of an emergency. |
| Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library (FOPPL) Info: nonprofit organization that aims to provide funds for the Portsmouth Public Library system's needs beyond city funding. The goal is to foster continued support of the Library and lifelong learning for the citizens of Portsmouth. Book sales for fund-raising are open to the public and held on Friday and Saturday of the second full weekend of each month. Quarterly meetings are open to the public and feature a talk given by a local or Virginia author. |
| Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Portsmouth Division 200 High St # 3, Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757) 622-2312 |
| Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) various stops around downtown Portsmouth (757) 222-6100 |
| Health Department (757) 393-8585 |
| Healthy Smiles Dental Center 664 A Lincoln Street (757) 399-4588 Info: Dental clinic for children and adults; low-cost, sliding scale based on income |
| Help and Emergency Response (H.E.R.) (757) 485-1445 for info; (757) 485-3384 hot line Info: Provides emergency shelter and crisis services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence; offers 24-hour crisis intervention info and referral through a hot line. |
| Historical and Genealogical Information Esther Murdaugh Wilson Memorial History Room in the basement of the Main Portsmouth Public Library Info: Wealth of Portsmouth and Norfolk County historical and genealogical information; volunteers provided by the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library |
| Literacy: Portsmouth Reads (757) 393-9385 Info: Initiative to increase the literacy skills of the citizens of Portsmouth |
| Mayor Dr. James W. Holley III (757) 393-8746 |
| Meals on Wheels (757) 673-5000 Info: Assists any adult, who is mentally or physically unable to prepare meals for themselves; self-pay program |
| Olde Towne Portsmouth |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, Department of 801 Crawford Street (23704) (757) 393-8481 |
| Parks Division (757) 393-8085 |
| Pet License (757) 393-8651 |
| Police Department (757) 393-8257 Info: With 250 sworn members, the department consists of 15 speicalized units, including the Mounted Patrol - one of two mounted units in Hampton Roads. The Mounted Officers are trained to perform certain patrol tasks from horseback and are an integrral part of the department. The Department also offers a Citizens' Police Academy. During the ten-week course, participants are exposed to all areas of the criminal justice system. Police Department instructors cover a variety of topics, such as office recruitment, Uniform Patrol duties, functions of investigative units, crime prevention, and drug use and abuse information. Several classes involve actual demonstrations by special units, including SWAT, K-9 and Mounted Patrol. Hands-on classes also are provided in firearms training and traffic stop exercises. A ride-along experience with patrol is also offered to allow participants to observe first-hand officers' responses to police calls for service. |
| Portsmouth Coalition for Youth Info: Dedicated to providing children with an environment where they can become positive members of the community |
| Portsmouth Community Foundation, The |
| Portsmouth Community Health Center 664 Lincoln Street (757) 393-6363 Info: Community health clinic, offering low-cost, sliding scale medical services based on income |
| Portsmouth Family Resources |
| Portsmouth Public Library Main (757) 393-8501 Churchland (757) 686-2538 Cradock (757) 393-8759 Law Library (757) 393-8973 Manor Branch (757) 465-2916 Info: free wi-fi internet access |
| Recreation Center, Cavalier Manor 404 Viking Street (23701) (757) 558-2805 Info: Free weights, Cardio equipment including recumbent bikes and ellipticals, speed ropes and aerobics |
| Recreation Center, Cradock 4300 George Washington Hwy (23702) (757) 391-3264 |
| Recreation Center, J.E. Parker 2430 Turnpike Road (23704) (757) 393-8340 Info: Free weights, Cardio equipment including recumbent bikes and ellipticals, speed ropes and aerobics |
| Recreation Center, Neighborhood Facility 900 Elm Avenue (23704) (757) 393-8595 Info: Free weight, Full Keiser Compression Line and flexibility training |
| Recreation Center, Port Norfolk 432 Broad Street (23707) (757) 393-8709 |
| Red Cross American Red Cross of Southeast Virginia 700 London Street (757) 393-1031 Info: Provides help to the community by meeting urgent needs in the event of a disaster. Standard American Red Cross Courses are offered locally, including CPR, first aid, baby-sitting and lifeguard training. |
| Salvation Army (757) 393-2519 Info: Offers programs for all ages, Sunday school, Bible studies, youth singing group, counseling, disaster relief and emergency assistance |
| Senior Station 3500 Clifford Street (23707) (757) 391-3241 |
| Service League, Portsmouth Info: consists of young women under 40 years old who are passionate about serving their community |
| Volunteers for the Homeless, Portsmouth (757) 399-0200 Info: Throughout the winter months, Portsmouth's homeless have warm places to sleep thanks to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless (PVH). From mid-November to the end of April, 24 churches host the homeless and provide a hot meal along with mats and blankets. |
| Shagging Boogie on the Bay Shag Club |
| Sheriff's Office (757) 393-8210 Info: responsible for the intake and receiving of offenders for the Portsmouth Police Department, serving court papers, corrections, court security, criminal apprehension, and many other duties related to law enforcement. The department also offers a number of community programs, including TRIAD, a partnership that involves the sheriff, the police to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly and to enhance the delivery of law enforcement services, and KID Watch, a neighborhood traffic safety program. |
| Softball (757) 393-8481 Info: Adults are invited to ather together a team and register for one of several softball divisions in Portsmouth, including men's, women's, coed and church divisions; current registration fee is $400 per team |
| Sub-Divisions West Park View |
| Teen Services - JFK Teen Center 12 Grand Street (757) 393-8584 Info: offers programs designed specifically for Portsmouth teens; Portsmouth Prep Program (P.P.P.) aims to help high school students prepare for college; including college tours, ACT/SAT practice drills, and financial aid seminars; Project D.R.E.A.M. is a mentoring program that employs a myriad of strategies including role-playing, trips and other special activities to help young men ages 13 to 17 grow into responsible adults; Homework help and tutoring is also available. |
| United Way of Hampton Roads 2515 Walmer Avenue (23513) (757) 853-8500 Info: Supports 70 certified local health and human service agencies providing over 160 different programs to people in need |
| Visit Portsmouth |
| Voter Registration 801 Crawford Street (757) 393-8644 |
| Smithfield |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Smithfield |
| Southampton |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Southampton |
| Suffolk |
| Cable Charter Cable (757) 539-2312 |
| Chamber of Commerce Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Suffolk Division 127 E. Washington Street, Suite 100, Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 664-2611 |
| City of Suffolk Garbage Collection (800) 273-7300 Recycling (757) 420-4700 Water and Sewer (757) 923-3675 |
| Colleges: Paul D. Camp Community College |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Suffolk |
| Surry County |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Surry County |
| Virginia Beach |
| City of Virginia Beach Garbage Collection (757) 385-4650 Recycling (757) 420-4700 Water and Sewer (757) 385-4631 |
| Colleges: - Dale Carnegie Training of Eastern Virginia: Pembroke Four, Suite 515; (757) 490-1611 - Regent University |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Virginia Beach |
| Williamsburg |
| Airport Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport |
| Chamber of Commerce Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce |
| City of Williamsburg Garbage Collection (757) 220-6140 Gas (757) 873-6200 Recycling (757) 220-6140 Water and Sewer (757) 220-6140 |
| College College of William and Mary |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: Williamsburg |
| York County |
| Animal Control (757) 890-3601 |
| Convention and Visitors Bureau: York County |
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