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Good morning, Scoopers!
Big shoutout to the artists and community bringing Suffolk's downtown to life — new murals are popping up across the arts and cultural district and the city is looking more vibrant than ever! 🎨
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Weather
🎵 Suffolk schools music honor
🎉 Attendance wins
🚌 New transit routes
📅 Weekend events
Let’s get into it 👇
🎵 Suffolk Public Schools Hit All the Right Notes Again
The News: Suffolk Public Schools has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education for the fourth straight year, recognizing programs across band, chorus, orchestra, and performance.
Why It Matters: Four years in a row isn’t luck. It’s a reflection of educators, students, and families who have made music a real priority in Suffolk schools.
👉 The Move: Next time you catch a school concert or performance, know you’re watching a nationally recognized program in action. That’s worth showing up for.
🎉 Suffolk Schools Hit Big Attendance Milestones
The News: Northern Shores Elementary and John Yeates Middle School both topped 90% attendance, coming in at 95.34% and 95.18%.
Why It Matters: Consistent attendance is one of the biggest drivers of student success, and these numbers show students, families, and staff are all showing up.
👉 The Move: Give these schools their flowers. When everyone shows up, everybody wins.
🚌 Suffolk Transit Is Getting Two New Routes
The News: Suffolk Transit is launching two new weekday routes on May 4. The Peanut Express will connect Suffolk to Windsor, while the Seaport Express will connect Suffolk to Portsmouth. All-day passes are $3 for adults, $2 for students, $1.50 for seniors, and kids under 5 ride free.
Why It Matters: After years of advocacy, the new routes give Suffolk riders better access to jobs, school, shopping, and nearby communities.
👉 The Move: If you’ve been waiting on better transit options, May 4 is the day. The new routes are rolling.
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🛍️ Suffolk Community Yard Sale May 2
The Retreat at Harbour Cove is hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shoppers can expect items from multiple households, including clothing, tools, electronics, home décor, household items, and more. It all takes place at 1103 Elaina Place in Suffolk, with a rain date of May 3.
⚓ Living History Weekend in Suffolk
Step back to 1778 at a Living History Weekend coming to Suffolk.
📍 Riddick’s Folly Museum Grounds
🗓️ May 16–17 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Expect costumed interpreters, a Revolutionary War Navy camp, live demos, and interactive experiences throughout the day.
👉 The Move: Free and open to the public. Easy one to lock in now for May.
Saturday, May 2
Clean the Bay Day – Constant’s Wharf Park & Marina & Sleepy Hole Park – 9:00 AM
Suffolk Farmers' Market Season Kickoff – Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion – 9:00 AM
Art Clay Silver: Cuff Bracelet Workshop – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 10:00 AM
Suffolk Children's Festival – Downtown Festival Park – 10:00 AM
Always a Day of Harry Potter – Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage – 11:00 AM
Zoo Realm Kid Festival – New Realm Brewing Co. – 12:00 PM
Sunday, May 3
Furry Friends: Kitten Yoga – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 1:30 PM
Monthly Bluegrass Jam Session – Nansemond Brewing Station – 2:00 PM
UPAC Presents: Having Our Say – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 3:00 PM