Good morning, Scoopers!
Astronauts are flying around the moon today for the first time in more than 50 years. The rest of us are just trying to make it through Monday.😊
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Suffolk Weather
👮 Watch for Suffolk Scams
🦟 Mosquitoes Are Back
💰 Talk Suffolk’s Budget
📅 Upcoming Suffolk Events
⚾ Sideline Scoop
Let’s get into it 👇
👮 Suffolk Police Warn Residents About Online Scams
Buying something on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist? Suffolk Police want to help you stay safe and avoid getting ripped off.
The News: Police are warning residents about purchase scams, where someone takes your money but never sends the item, or sells something broken or fake.
The Danger: Scammers often try to rush you or ask for payment through gift cards, Cash App, or Zelle, because that money is usually hard to recover.
The Safety Rule: Always meet in a public, well-lit place. Never go alone to a stranger’s home for a pickup.
👉 The Move: Use the Safe Exchange Zone at the Suffolk Police Department, located at 111 Henley Place. It’s a monitored spot made for safer online sales and meetups.
🦟 Mosquito Season Is Back in Suffolk
Mosquito season is waking up, and Suffolk is already on it.
The News: Suffolk Mosquito Control crews have started their seasonal work to stop mosquitoes before they spread across local yards and neighborhoods.
What They’re Doing: Crews are checking standing water like ditches, ponds, and other wet areas for mosquito larvae. They’re treating those spots early so the bugs never make it to the flying stage.
Why Now: Mosquitoes start getting active once temperatures stay above 50 degrees. With spring here, the city is trying to get ahead of the problem.
👉 The Move: Check your yard for anything holding water, like birdbaths, flowerpots, buckets, or old tires. Dumping it out once a week can help stop mosquitoes before they start buzzing.
💰Have a Say in Suffolk’s Budget
Ever wonder where your tax dollars are going? Here’s your chance to get answers without sitting through a long meeting.
The Event: On Tuesday, April 7, a city representative will be at the North Suffolk Library to talk with residents about Suffolk’s proposed budget.
What’s Inside: The proposed FY 2026–27 budget includes a 1 cent real estate tax rate cut, more funding for Suffolk Public Schools, and money tied to the new Downtown Library.
Why It Matters: This is an easy, low pressure way to ask questions about city spending, from roads and parks to schools and public safety.
👉 The Move: Stop by the North Suffolk Library, 2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road, anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 to learn more.
Monday, April 6
Open Garden Days – Seaboard Coastline Trail – 9:00 AM
Trivia Night – Sojourn Fermentory – 6:30 PM
B-I-N-G-O Night – Nansemond Brewing Station – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 7
Introductory Herb Garden Workshop – East Suffolk Rec Center – 10:00 AM
City Budget Walk-Through – North Suffolk Library – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 8
OD Pintwood Derby 2026 – Nansemond Brewing Station – 5:00 PM
Thursday, April 9
Walk on the Wild Side: Furry Friends Reception – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 5:30 PM
Darla’s + Flickerstix Candle Pouring – Darla’s Downtown Boutique – 6:00 PM
Friday, April 10
Musical Theater Homeschool Class – Allonge' Dance Academy – 10:00 AM
Art of Wine Dinner – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 6:00 PM
Latch Key Live (90s Alt/Grunge) – Sojourn Fermentory – 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 11
2nd Annual SigEp Open Golf Tournament – Riverfront Golf Club – 7:30 AM
Recycling Drive & Tire Amnesty Day – 800 Carolina Rd – 9:00 AM
"XTreme Hip-Hop" Step Class – KNDY Services – 9:30 AM
Suffolk Spring Break Festival – Downtown Festival Park – 1:00 PM
Chain Reaction Live – Derl’z Restaurant & Pub – 11:00 PM
Sunday, April 12
Optimism Walk Music Bingo Fundraiser – Nansemond Brewing Station – 1:00 PM
⚽ The Sideline Scoop: Sports Wrap-Up
⚾ High School Hardball
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy: The Saints are on fire after a 13-1 blowout against Hampton Roads Academy and a gritty 5-4 win over Norfolk Academy.
Lakeland & King’s Fork: A tough week for the cross-town rivals. Lakeland split their games (winning 5-2 against Southampton), while the Bulldogs are looking to reset after losses to Hickory and Western Branch.
🥎 Softball Sluggers
Lakeland High: The Lady Cavs continue to dominate the scoreboard, recently posting a massive 17-1 victory. They are the team to watch as we head into the second half of the season!
👟 Middle School & City Leagues
Track & Field: Col. Fred Cherry (Boys) and John Yeates (Girls) led the pack at the season's first OTK Meet.
City Soccer: Congratulations to the Hornets and Blue Strikers for their big wins at Sleepy Hole Park this past Saturday!
How Did We Do?