🏈 NSA Has a Shot at a Home Playoff Game

Good morning, Scoopers!

Big congratulations to Suffolk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III on receiving the Dan Domenech Champion Award, the highest honor from Communities In Schools of Virginia.

The award recognizes his commitment to student success and helping every child reach their potential.

That’s a pretty nice way to start the morning. 👏📚

🌦️ Weather

🏈 NSA has a shot at a home playoff game

🎈 Suffolk has a new place for your leftover balloons

☕ 7 Brew opens in Suffolk with free drinks

📅 Local events

Let’s get into it 👇

The News: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy enters Friday’s regular-season finale at 8 and 1 and faces St. Anne’s-Belfield in Charlottesville. A win would likely put the Saints in position to host a playoff game.

Why It Matters: St. Anne’s-Belfield is the same team that knocked NSA out of the playoffs last season. This time, the Saints come in with more confidence, a strong record, and a chance to give their seniors another game at home.

👉 The Move: Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday in Charlottesville. A win could give NSA some serious momentum heading into the postseason.

One nice extra detail: St. Anne’s-Belfield is coached by former Steelers tight end and two-time Super Bowl champion Heath Miller, which gives the matchup a little extra juice

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The News: New “Pop & Drop” balloon recycling bins are now available at three Suffolk recreation centers. Residents can pop used balloons and drop them off instead of sending them to the trash or letting them end up outdoors.

Why It Matters: Released balloons can become litter, harm wildlife, and end up in waterways. Virginia also prohibits intentionally releasing balloons, with a $25 fine per balloon.

👉 The Move: Drop off used balloons at Bennett’s Creek Recreation Center, Curtis Milteer Recreation Center, or East Suffolk Recreation Center.

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The News: 7 Brew Coffee opens its first Suffolk location Monday, Nov. 9, at 1461 N. Main St. The drive thru chain serves coffee, energy drinks, teas, smoothies, and more.

Why It Matters: Suffolk gets a new coffee spot, and there are several chances to try it for free.

Friends & Family Days:
✅ Friday, Nov. 6: 7 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.
✅ Saturday, Nov. 7: 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m.
✅ Sunday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community Hours: Free small drinks during select times Nov. 9 through 13.

Swag Day: Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Buy a large drink and get a free 7 Brew shirt while supplies last.

👉 The Move: Follow 7 Brew Suffolk for the Community Hours schedule, then pick your free drink day.

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Art of Wine Series: Regina DeVal Exhibit – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (110 W Finney Ave)

Nuts for Autumn Tea Tasting – Stillwater Tea House at Rose C (2453 Pruden Blvd) | Daily Seatings: 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM

Outdoors at the Center – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (110 W Finney Ave) | 6:00 PM

Salute to Service 5K – Downtown Festival Park (215 W Washington St) | 8:00 AM (5K Run/Walk), 9:15 AM (1 Mile)

Bosley Artist Market – Suffolk Art Gallery (118 Bosley Ave) | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Firk Around and Find Out – A Cask Ale Festival – Nansemond Brewing Station (212 E Washington St) | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour – Departs from Suffolk Visitor Center (524 N Main St) | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Suffolk Restaurant Week – Participating Restaurants Throughout Suffolk, VA

The City of Suffolk will honor local veterans during a special Veterans Day Observance on Monday, Nov. 9.

📅 Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
⏰ 10 to 11 a.m.
📍 Suffolk City Council Chambers
442 W. Washington Street

The community is invited to come recognize and thank those who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces.

The Salute to Veterans Stall Crawl is set for Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Suffolk.

The event brings together three local barns for one patriotic day of horses, community, and honoring veterans. 🐴

Got old tires, electronics, batteries, documents to shred, or household hazardous waste piling up? Suffolk’s next Recycling Drive and Tire Amnesty Day is Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Public Works Operations, 800 Carolina Road.

Residents can bring items including tires up to 22 inches with no rims, electronics, computers, flat-screen TVs up to 42 inches, batteries, scrap metal, clothing, paper, cardboard, and household hazardous waste. Suffolk ID is required for tire disposal and hazardous waste.

They’ll also accept old U.S. flags, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and food and toiletry donations.

👉 The Move: Load up the stuff you’ve been meaning to get rid of and take advantage of the free drop-off window

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Got a pothole, missed trash pickup, broken streetlight, or illegal dumping to report? Suffolk now has a single online Public Works Service Request Form for residents.

You can also request trash can repairs or replacements and report other refuse-related concerns without hunting around for the right department.

👉 The Move: Spot a problem? Submit it at suffolkva.us/servicerequest.

This stray was found Oct. 28 in the Northern area of Suffolk.

Log #49612
📞 757-514-7855, option 2

Not available for adoption.

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