Good morning, Scoopers!
Let’s start with a big round of applause for Karen Waddell of Nansemond River High School. She has been named a quarterfinalist for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award, one of just 202 educators selected nationwide from more than 2,100 nominations. 🎶👏
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Weekend weather heats up
🔌 Firefighters warn about power strip fires
♻️ Recycling Drive & Tire Amnesty Day is coming
🛹 Bennett’s Creek Skate Park expansion is open
🐾 Found kitten in Southern Suffolk
🗞️ In Other News
📅 Local events
Let’s get into 👇
🌮🍕 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 Firefighters Sound Alarm on Power Strip Fires
The News: Overloaded power strips are being blamed for a rise in residential fires in Suffolk. Firefighters say plugging too many devices into one strip can quickly become dangerous.
Why It Matters: High-wattage appliances like microwaves, AC units, refrigerators, and space heaters should never be plugged into power strips. Daisy-chaining strips together can also create a serious fire risk.
👉 The Move: Do a quick walk-through of your home this weekend and check what’s plugged into your power strips. Plug high-power items directly into the wall, and call your local fire marshal’s office if you have questions.
🛹 Bennett’s Creek Skate Park Expansion Is Open
The News: The expanded skate park at Bennett’s Creek Park is finished, with new features and flatwork giving skaters more room to ride.
Why It Matters: The renovation adds more space for tricks, practice, and fun for skaters of all skill levels.
👉 The Move: Head over to Bennett’s Creek Park and see what’s new. Keep shredding, Suffolk! 🛹
♻️ Recycling Drive & Tire Amnesty Day Coming June 13
The News: Keep Suffolk Beautiful is hosting a free Recycling Drive and Tire Amnesty Day on Friday, June 13, from 8–11 a.m. at Nansemond River High School. It is the first Tire Amnesty Day ever held in North Suffolk.
Why It Matters: Residents can drop off tires, electronics, household hazardous waste, clothing, glass, cardboard, and more. A valid Suffolk ID is required for tire drop-off, and tires must be 22 inches or smaller with no rims.
👉 The Move: Clear out the garage and load up the car. For more details, visit suffolkva.us/recyclingdrive or call 757-514-7604.
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🧡 Walk for Change: Suffolk Stands Against Gun Violence
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.
✊🏾 Suffolk Juneteenth Festival Returns June 20
Celebrate culture, community, and freedom at Suffolk’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy arts and crafts, vendors, entertainment, a gaming bus, and family fun at Downtown Festival Park.
Saturday, June 6
Lighthouse Paint & Sip – Nansemond Brewing Station – 2:00 PM
Friday, June 12
TGIF Summer Concert Series: Island Boy – Downtown Festival Park – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 13
Recycling Drive & Tire Amnesty Day – Nansemond River High School – 8:00 AM
Monday, June 15
Voices for Environmental Justice: Initiative Update – Suffolk City Hall Chambers – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16
Little Explorers: Sunshine in Summer – Bennett's Creek Recreation Center – 10:30 AM–11:15 AM
Friday, June 19
TGIF Summer Concert Series: RaJazz – Downtown Festival Park – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 20
Grill & Chill Event – N. Main-Suffolk Grocery Outlet – 11:00 AM
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
Saturday, June 27
Human Trafficking Awareness Forum – King's Fork High School – 9:00 AM
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
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🐾 Found Kitten in Southern Suffolk
This kitten was found on 06/02/2026 in the Southern area of Suffolk and is now safe at Suffolk Animal Care Center.
Call 757-514-7855, option 2, with any information and reference Log #48660.