Good morning, Scoopers!
Calling all Suffolk creatives: the clock is ticking. Virginia-based artists have until Friday, May 29 to submit exhibition proposals to the Suffolk Art Gallery for its winter 2026–27 season.
So, if your artwork has been waiting for its gallery moment, now may be the time to stop admiring it from the living room and send it in.
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Weather
🎓 Suffolk students get a new career coach in their corner
🎶 CFCMS music department earns Virginia’s highest honor
🍎 Meet Suffolk’s Excellent Educator
📅 Upcoming local events
Let’s get into it 👇
🌮🍕 Tacos & Crust – Downtown Suffolk
Can’t decide between tacos and pizza? Tacos & Crust brings both to North Main Street, serving tacos, burritos, birria, wings, and handcrafted pizza made fresh from scratch.
Whether you’re grabbing lunch, planning a date night, or feeding a crowd, they offer dine-in, online ordering, catering, and private party options.
📍 920 N. Main St., Suffolk
🕐 Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–10 PM | Sun: 12–9 PM
📞 757-935-5382
🌐 tacosandcrustva.com
🎓 Suffolk Students Get a New Career Coach in Their Corner
Photo Via: WHRO Public Media
The News: Suffolk Public Schools has partnered with Opportunity Scholars, along with Isle of Wight County and Portsmouth schools. The nonprofit helps young adults find career paths through coaching, financial support, and job-readiness training.
Why It Matters: The program is open to low- and middle-income young adults ages 16–29. Coaches help students explore careers, find affordable education, apply for grants and scholarships, and connect with employers in high-demand fields.
👉 The Move: Opportunity Scholars has already added 61 Hampton Roads students in the past six months. Know a young person who needs more than a diploma — they need a plan? Learn more at opportunityscholars.org.
🎶 CFCMS Music Department Earns Virginia’s Highest Honor
Photo Via: Suffolk VA Public Schools
The News: Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School’s Music Department was honored at the 2026 Blue Ribbon Gala for excellence in band, orchestra, and chorus. The Virginia Music Education Association Blue Ribbon Award is the highest honor a school music program can receive in Virginia.
Why It Matters: This award reflects the hard work of students, teachers, and families across all three music programs. Earning the state’s top music honor is a major achievement for CFCMS and Suffolk Public Schools.
👉 The Move: Give the CFCMS music community a standing ovation. The school bearing Colonel Fred Cherry’s name is carrying forward a proud tradition of excellence.
🍎 Meet Suffolk’s Excellent Educator
The News: WAVY-TV 10 has named Northern Shores Elementary fourth-grade teacher Anneka Newman as Suffolk’s Excellent Educator for May. Newman is dually certified and previously worked as a special education teacher.
Why It Matters: Newman was inspired to teach after watching her younger sister struggle in school without the support she needed. That experience shaped her goal: making sure every child feels seen, supported, and included.
👉 The Move: Give Ms. Newman her flowers. After teaching in San Diego, Japan, Maryland, and now Suffolk, she is still helping students feel like they belong.
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🎨 Suffolk Art Gallery Artist Proposals – Deadline: May 29
Virginia-based artists are invited to apply for a solo exhibition at the Suffolk Art Gallery during the winter 2026–27 season. Artists may apply on their own or with another artist whose work pairs well with theirs. Two artists will be selected in early June and will have until December to prepare their work.
Apply by May 29: Learn More…
End Gun Violence Awareness Walk – Festival Park – 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Registration begins at 9:00 AM. Wear orange and stay for the community cookout after the walk.
📍 Festival Park, 215 W. Washington Street
📞 757-508-2862
📧 [email protected]
🎣 Free Fishing Day – Suffolk Parks & Recreation
All ages can try catch-and-release fishing with no license required. Rods and bait will be provided, and staff will help beginners learn the basics.
Register: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/suffolk-va/catalog
Select Outdoor Programs.
Wednesday, May 28
Memorial Day Cookout – Bickford of Suffolk – 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 30
IconiCon – North Suffolk Library – 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Free Vehicle Diagnostic Day – Renew Auto Collective – 9:00 AM
Tuesday, June 16
Little Explorers: Sunshine in Summer – Bennett's Creek Recreation Center – 10:30 AM–11:15 AM
Saturday, June 20
The Daniel Jordan Band Live – Decoys Seafood – 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 25
Adult Recess: Line Dancing, Zumba & Musical Games – Downtown Festival Park – 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
Tuesday, July 28
Little Explorers: Scream for Ice Cream – Bennett's Creek Recreation Center – 10:30 AM–11:15 AM
Saturday, September 26
Adult Recess: Kickball – Wellons Park – 6:00 PM–9:30 PM