Whenlife gives you lemons... makelemon bars,cupcakes, scones £cake! Recipesonpage8
Concert-goersenjoythesightsandsoundsalongtheHermitage’sriverfront.
HermitageMuseum &Gardenskicksoff
15th yearof Sunsets on the RiverMay 15th
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Joinusthissummeras we celebrate15 memorable yearsof SunsetsontheRiver attheHermitageMuseum&Gardens.This summer,joinusforour15thanniversary celebrationfeaturinglivemusicfrombands spanningthe event’shistory,plusexciting newacts.It’stheperfectsummeroutingfor allages!
Relaxontheshorelineandenjoylive musicfromacrossthe musical spectrum. This year’s lineupincludesAlternative Rock,Blues,Country,YachtRock,andmore!
Comeandenjoy:
Drinksfromourbar featuringcraftbeer andwineavailableforpurchase
Eats andtreatsfrom avarietyof regional foodtrucks
Admissiontoourcontemporaryart exhibition
Concert Admission
Ticketsare onlyavailableatthegate. Members andkids under10areFREE.Non-memberadmissionis$15. Museum Members:Don’tforget yourphysicalmembershipcardfor prioritycheck-in!
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Guestsmaybringlawnchairs,blankets,andfood
VIRGINIABEACH, Va.—TheCity of Virginia Beach,Beach Events,and IMGoing arepleasedto announcetheFREEOceanfrontConcertSeries is returningtothe Virginia BeachOceanfront, beginningWednesday,May21,2025.Aspartofthe VirginiaBeachEventsprogram,TheVirginiaBeach OceanfrontConcertSeriesbringsnationalrecordingartiststoperformfree concerts in Virginia BeachOceanfrontparkstagesthroughout the summer.Allshowsstartat7:00p.m.ET. LosAngeles-basedalternative rockbandbest knownfortheir single“Broken”,LovelytheBand kicksoff theserieswithWinyahonWednesday, May21followedbylegendaryhip hopartistDJ JazzyJeffandco-headlinersTropidelic&Ballyhoo.
Well-behaveddogsonleashesandservicedogspermitted No outsidealcohol orballsportsarepermittedonthe grounds Guests canexpecttheinsideofbags and coolers to be checked Creditcards&cashacceptedattheentranceandbar Parking
Limitedaccessiblespots areavailableonsiteand across
Philadelphiapop-punkveteransTheWonderYears willroundoutJune.
JulywillfeatureTheGaslightAnthem with Bennett Walker Wales,The Wallflowersled by Jakob DylanwithAmerican singer-songwriter Early James, Jerry Harrison &AdrianBelewof Talking Heads: Remain inLight,andGrammy Award-nominated,iconicrockbandQueensryche. The Oceanfront ConcertSeries concludeswith threeconcertsinAugustandSeptember,including AmericanrapperGZAperforming“LiquidSwords” initsentiretywithlivebandPhunkyNomads,The Struts,knownfortheircertifiedPlatinumanthem “Could’veBeenMe,”withLosAngeles-basedquartetDirty Honey,andAmerican rock bandled by
fromthefrontgate,identifiedwithsignage. Parkingisfreeonsite,butspacesarevery limited.Guests arrivingafter 6pmshould expectto walk from neighborhood parking,whereamplestreetparkingisavailable. When parkingintheneighborhood, pleasebesuretoobserveallparkingsignage, park legally,and ensurethatyour vehicle is notblockingdrivewaysandwalkways. Weencourageyoutobiketotheevent. 2025 Lineup +Details
Thursday,May15
MichaelClarkBandftTracyClark (Styles range from Blues to Disco) FoodTrucks:Locotos,YoleesGDawgs, Joysicles Raindate:Thursday,May22
Thursday,June12
ROCKY7 (Electronica/hip-hop/rock fusion)
FoodTrucks:SaltyCactus,J&KStyleGrill,KonaIce Raindate:Thursday,June26
Thursday,July3
Kaboombox (Dance/Rock Cover Band)
FoodTrucks:CastIron,DeutscherImbiss,Joysicles Raindate:Thursday,July10
SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS, NEWSAND PHOTOS
The Flagship welcomes submissions from ourreaders online. Pleasesubmiteventshere: www militarynews.com/users/admin/calendar/event/ Pleasesubmitnewsandphotoshere: www militarynews.com/norfolk-navy-flagship/submit_news/
Gear up to celebrate NorfolkBikeMonth
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NORFOLK,Va. —This May, celebrate the bicycle lifestyleand howNorfolkkeeps gettingbetterforbikeswiththe14thAnnual Norfolk BikeMonth!
Let the good times roll safely —whether it is afamilytrekthrough theNorthside Park BikeTrail, asolo ride on the Elizabeth River Trail, or meetingfellowbikeenthusiasts at signatureevents, like theNorfolk BikeExpo,BiketoWorkDayandGlowRide. Check out valuableNorfolk BikeResources and see BikeMonths events on the City of Norfolk’scalendar (onlineathttps://www norfolk.gov/calendar.aspx) to choose your ownBikeMonth adventure.
The City of Norfolk is committed to providing multimodal transportation options to move around thecity with over 80milesofbikelanes,sharrows,andtrailsto
dateandmoreplannedeveryyear.Laterthis year,construction will startonthe Granby Street BikeLane segment between Willow WoodDriveandAdmiralTaussigBoulevard. Designsarebeingfinalizedfortheextension ofbikelanesonOceanViewAvenuebetween ChesapeakeBlvdand Cape View Avenue And the City has just kickedoff astudy to implement bikelanes and pedestrian improvementsalongsectionsofEastIndian RiverRoad, Wilson Road,and Campostella Road to improveconnectivity in the south side of the City No matterwhat modeoftransportation youuse,safety should alwaysbetaken seriously.National trends over recent years showincreases in severe and fatal injuries amongpedestrians andbicyclists.Wecan all takesteps to meet ourVisionZerogoal of eliminatingtransportation-relatedfatalitiesandseriousinjuriesinthecityby2050:
Motoristsare reminded to sharethe road withbicyclistsandgiveaminimumofthree feet of distancewhenpassing (or change lanes,ifpossible). Bikesare allowedonCity of Norfolk streets whether in abikelane or not
Bicyclistsandscooterridersarereminded tofollowthesamerulesoftheroadasavehicle: stop at stop signs,yield to pedestrians, obey trafficsignals,and ride with the flow of traffic.
Helmetsaremandatoryforthose14years of ageand younger NorfolkBikeMonthissponsoredbyLime and presented in partnership with the City of Norfolk, Downtown Norfolk Council, HamptonRoadsTransit,goCommute,ElizabethRiver Trail and community partners.
To findNorfolk Bike Monthevents, citywide bikinginformation, resourcesand safetytips,visit www.norfolk.gov/bike.
School transitions made easier: New guide helps
military families understand their options 84% of military families considered
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MIAMI Military families navigating schooltransitionsnowhaveanewresource to help them understand their K-12 education options, no matter where they are located. The Guide to School Options for Military Families published by Navigate School Choice offers families a practical overview of school types, military-specific supports,andstate-by-stateeducationpolicies that impact school choice
Thereleaseoftheguidecomesasfederal efforts to expand school choice for military-connected students gain momentum. In January President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “ExpandingEducationalFreedomandOpportunity for Families”, directing federal agencies to prioritize support for programs that broaden access to K-12 education for military-connected families and students attending Bureau of Indian Education schools “Life as a military family comes with change as a constant. That means moving across the country, and world, and selecting the education environment you want for you child not just once, or twice, but every few years,” said Shelby Doyle, senior vice president of policy and national part-
nerships at Navigate School Choice. “Military families have a lot of unique factors to consider, from quality and seat availability in on-base DoDEA schools to local public and private school options in the area surrounding their duty station.”
Doyle explained that the guide reflects therangeofschooloptionsmilitaryfamilies consider during frequent moves.
Key resources covered in the guide include: School Liaison Officers (SLOs): Located on every military base, SLOs help families navigate local school systems, coordinate enrollment, and connect with programs and services in the community Transition Support: From Purple Star Schoolstoyouthprogramsthroughthe4-H
“Weknowmilitaryfamilieshomeschool farabovethenationalaverageratebecause of the consistency it can offer their children, no matter where they’re living But each new posting comes with a different menu of options, since education policies vary drastically state by state This guide provides an overview of military school choice trends highlights key factors and variables to consider and drills down to uniquepathsformilitaryfamiliestochoose every type of school, depending on where they are stationed.”
Military Partnership, the guide highlights resourcesdesignedtohelpstudentsadjust.
Flexible Enrollment: The guide explains how policies like the Interstate Compact allow military children to enroll before arriving at a new duty station.
Special Needs Services: Families will find information on how IEPs and 504 plans transfer between schools as well as links to national and state resources for students with disabilities
In addition to covering all major school types: DoDEA, traditional public, public
charter, magnet, private school, online learning, homeschooling, and microschools, the guide includes an interactive, state-by-state directory. Families can quickly find information on enrollment policies, available programs, and military-specific resources in every state Militaryfamiliescanexploretheguide at: https://myschoolchoice.com/opportunities/military-family-school-choice The National School Choice Awareness Foundation(NSCAF)raisesbroadandpositive awareness of school choice through twocharitableefforts:organizingNational School Choice Week each January and the research, development, and promotion of comprehensive and unbiased school navigation resources for parents via School ChoiceWeek,NavigateSchoolChoice,and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares NSCAF doesnotadvocatefororopposelegislation atanylevelofgovernmentandissteadfastly nonpartisan and nonpolitical. For more information contact Lucía Matamoros,DirectorofMediaRelationsat lucia@schoolchoiceawareness.orgor(202) 480-2927 ext. 823
Hooked a sea turtle while fishing? Call the Virginia Aquarium’s Stranding Response Team
VIRGINIABEACH,Va Astheweatherwarmsup,sea
turtles will make their way back into Virginia waters and typically, mid- to late-April is the time when our Stranding Response Team tends to see an uptick in sea turtles incidentallyhookedbyrecreationalanglers Thisisagreattime toremindthepubliconwhattodoittheyhookaseaturtle
What to do if a sea turtle is hooked by a fishing line:
1. Inform the pier attendant (if there is one) immediately and they will supply recovery gear and help retrieve the turtle
2. Call the Virginia Aquarium’s Stranding Response Team at757-385-7575
3. Useanettobringtheturtletothetopofthepier.DONOT lift by the hook if at all avoidable Lifting by the hook can causeseveredamagetotheturtle
4. Iftheturtleistoolargetonet,trytowalkittothebeach
5. Leavethehookinplace Removingitmaycauseharmand makemedicaltreatmentmoredifficult
6. When you have control of the turtle, cut the line at least twofeetfromthehook
7. Keepturtleoutofdirectsunlightandcoverthecarapace (shell)withdamptowel
8. Wait with the turtle until the Stranding Response Team arrives Hookedseaturtleseason,referstoatimewhenseaturtles arecaughtbyhooksonfishinglinesduringtherecreational fishingseason.InVirginia,hookedseaturtleseasonoccurs throughout recreational fishing season, which takes place predominantly in May and June but can be seen through September
The Virginia Aquarium partners with Buckroe, Virginia Beach Fishing Piers, and others throughout the community through the Virginia Aquarium Pier Partner Program to educate local anglers minimize harm to turtles during
hookingevents,andprovidequalitymedicalcareforhooked seaturtles Thefourpartneredpiershavesignage,recovery gear and pier staff who are willing to assist when a hooked seaturtleisreported
TheStrandingResponseTeamisfundedandoperatedby theVirginiaAquariumFoundation.TosupporttheVirginia Aquarium’s mission, make a tax-deductible donation or by
purchasea‘ProtectSeaLife licenseplatefromtheVirginia DMVfeaturingaloggerheadseaturtle,athreatenedspecies in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. A portion of the license platefundsaretransferredtotheVirginiaAquariumFoundationinsupportofourconservationandresearchprograms, includingtheStrandingResponseProgram.
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VIRGINIABEACH,Va Thiswinter,theVirginiaAquarium & Marine Science Center’s Stranding Response Team documented 77 cold-stunned sea turtles from November 2024 to early 2025 This record breaking number doubles therecentseasonalaveragesofcold-stunnedturtles,with31 cold-stun sea turtle strandings over the 2023-2024 season and25cold-stunsduringthewinterof2022-2023 TheStrandingResponseTeamdocumentscold-stunned turtlesfromalongthe7,000milesofcoastinVirginia,aswell as all other causes of strandings for live and dead marine mammals and sea turtles. This season, 27 live turtles were admitted for rehabilitation at the Darden Marine Animal ConservationCenter(DMACC) Thisincluded15greensea turtles, six loggerhead sea turtles, and six critically endangeredKemp’sridleyseaturtles Manyoftheseturtlesarrived at the DMACC non-responsive and in critical condition Unfortunately eight sea turtles did not respond to emergency intervention and died within the first few hours of beingadmittedtotherehabilitationfacility
“Cold-stunned sea turtles frequently require emergency care for stabilization during our initial triage exam,” said Dr Allyson McNaughton, Virginia Aquarium’s Chief of VeterinaryScienceandResearchandleadontheStranding Response Team. “If turtles survive the acute hypothermia, they often end up requiring intensive long-term medical care. Many of their physiologic functions are negatively impacted by the cold-stun event. Their immune systems canbeseverelycompromised,andfrequentlyleadstodevelopment of severe pneumonia, sepsis, or other secondary infections.”
In addition to responding to strandings in Virginia, the StrandingResponseTeamisproudtocollaboratewithother organizationsalongtheAtlanticcoastineffortstorehabilitate and release cold-stunned sea turtles. In previous coldstunseasons seaturtlesoriginallystrandingintheNortheast have been transferred to the DMACC for long-term care and release This season, the Stranding Response Team combined efforts and coordinated with other stranding organizations for transportation and release trips. FollowingtreatmentatDMACC,17seaturtlesweretransportedfor releaseinthewarmerwatersofFloridaandNorthCarolina Currently, only two sea turtles currently remain in care at theDMACC Although this season was a record-breaking year for the Virginia Aquarium, the numbers are relatively low when comparedtothelargecold-stunningeventsalongtheNortheastAtlanticandGulfCoasts,whereturtlesmaystrandinthe hundreds at once However, the higher-than-average coldstun cases in Virginia still resulted in a very busy year for the Stranding Response Team, due to the intense nature of thesecasesandthemonthsofrehabilitationoftenrequired. TheStrandingResponseProgramwasofficiallyformedin 1991, and in 2009, became the coordinating agency for sea turtlestrandingsinVirginia.Theprogramhasdocumented over3,500marinemammalsandover6,700seaturtlestrandingssinceitsinceptionandissupportedbygenerousdonationsthathelpsustainitscriticalconservationwork As the water temperatures
up during spring and summer, sea turtles will migrate back into the Virginia region. The Stranding Response
has begun
TheWallflowersw/EarlyJames
Wednesday,July16,2025|24thStreetPark
JerryHarrison&AdrianBelow:RemainInLight
Wednesday,July23,2025|17thStreetPark
Sunsets on theRiver from Page 1
Thursday,July17
YachtRockNightw/KidCharlemagne FoodTrucks:Pittsburgh’sBest,Solana Streetfood,KonaIce Raindate:Thursday,July24
Thursday,July31
lead singerMax Bemis, SayAnything,withlocal Virginia BeachpoppunkbandMaddFrancis
The Virginia Beach OceanfrontConcertSeries is sponsored by Moke America/Virginia Beach,Coastal Cocktails WhiteClaw, Barefoot Wine,KonaBig Wave,Michelob Ultra,EstrellaJalisco,HazyLikeaFox,HempHouseWellness,Leafguard,OceanfrontInn,OceanStorage,theCityof VirginiaBeach,andisproducedbyIMGoing. Moreinformationisavailableatbeacheventsvb.com
Concert Schedule
Lovelythebandw/Winyah
Wednesday,May21,2025|24thStreetPark
DJJazzyJeff
Wednesday,May28,2025|17thStreetPark
Tropidelic&Ballyhoo
Wednesday,June4,2025|24thStreetPark
TheWonderYears Wednesday,June11,2025|17thStreetPark
TheGaslightAnthemw/BennettWalkerWales
Wednesday,July9,2025|24thStreetPark
Queensryche
Wednesday,July30,2025|31stStreetPark
Gzaw/PhunkyNomads
Wednesday,August6,2025|24thStreetPark
TheStrutsw/DirtyHoney
Wednesday,August13,2025|24thStreetPark
SayAnythingw/MaddFrancis
Wednesday,September10,2025|24thStreetPark *Pleasenote,concertline-upsare subject to change
About Virginia BeachEvents: BeachEventsistheentertainmentprogram presented by theCityofVirginia Beach, featuringconcerts,festivals,andfamilyactivitiesheldatthe oceanfront resort area. Afull array of events,ranging from theMonsters on theBeach monster truck races to awhole festivalwithtributebandsinJunetoaholidaylightdisplay along theboardwalk means there’struly“something for everyone!
BeginninginMay,throughLaborDayWeekend.thewildly-popularLive!OnAtlanticprogramthrillsaudiencesright onthesidewalksofAtlanticAvenuewithmagicians,jugglers, musicians,costumedcharacters,andmore!Whenitcomes toentertainment,“alltheworld’sastage”mostnightsatthe VirginiaBeachoceanfront,andmostofitisFREE!
AllenHudson&TheHalfmoons (Alternative Rock) FoodTrucks:DeutscherImbiss, MoonTideSundries, Joysicles Raindate:Thursday,August7
Thursday,August14
RobertaLea (Country Neo-soul)
FoodTrucks:FlavorsavorBBQ,Salty Cactus,KonaIce Raindate:Thursday,August21
Thursday,August28
GratefulJed (GratefulDead Cover Band)
FoodTrucks:MoontideSundries,Locotos Joysicles Raindate:Thursday,September11
Hermitage Museum &Gardens is locatedat 7637 NorthShoreRd.,Norfolk, VA 23505.For moreinformation,visitourwebsitethehermitagemuseum.organd followusonsocial media @hermitagemuseumva
The Navy is offering one year of access to the commercial weight-loss program, Noom, at no individual cost to eligible Sailors.
Whether you’re looking to lose weight or maintain a healthier lifestyle, Noom has a custom plan for you.
FromNavyCultureandForceResilienceOffice
The Navy is offering one year of access to the commercial weight-loss program, Noom, at no individual cost to eligibleSailors
What you need to know
Beginning 1 February 2025, AC Sailors who were not withinBCAstandards(Step-3)duringtheCY2024PFAare abletovoluntarilyparticipateinNoomatnocost(FREEto theeligibleSailors.)
SailorsBCAscoresmusthavebeenenteredintoPRIMS by31December2024
Noom is an award-winning digital program that uses psychology technology and1:1coachingtohelpindividualsreachtheirhealthandweightlossgoals
Eligible Sailor participation in Noom is limited to a one-year period, which is 1February 2025 to 31 January 2026
Personal Identifiable Information provided by eligible SailorswhileparticipatinginNoomwillnotbesharedwith theNavy
Eligible Sailors who desire to participate can access Noom by simply using their First Name Last Name and DODIDduringregistrationatgonoom.com/usnavy(must bealllowercaseletters).
Thisone-yearofferingwillhelpdeterminethefeasibility and effectiveness of using a commercial program to assist SailorswithmeetingBCAstandards
FAQs
Q.WhatisNoom?
A. Noom is a comprehensive weight-loss platform that integrates psychology, technology, and coaching to help individuals build healthier eating habits and achieve sustainable weight loss Noom’s curriculum focuses not justonwhatyoueat,butwhy.Bytargetinglong-termhabits
andmindset,Noomoffersdailylessons,acolor-codedfood system, and personalized support. For more information, watchtheNoomVideo
Q.HowlongwillaneligibleSailorhaveaccesstothe Noomprogramapplication?
A.EligibleSailorswillhaveaccesstoNoomfromthetime ofregistrationuntil31January2026
Q. Is participation in Noom required if I failed the BCA(Step-3)inCY2024PFA?
A.No EligibleSailorparticipationinthepilotisstrictly voluntary
Q: What registration information is required for eligibleSailorstoparticipateinNoom?
An eligible Sailor will need to provide their First Name LastName,andDODIDat go.noom.com/usnavy(mustbealllowercaseletters).
Q.WhileregisteringforNoom,Iwasaskedtoprovide paymentfortheprogram.Isthiscorrect?
A. No You are on the wrong Noom website To register with no cost to the Noom program provided by the Navy gotogo.noom.com/usnavy(mustbealllowercaseletters).
Q. I am eligible to participate in the Noom offering. However, program registration is unsuccessful when Iprovidemypersonalinformation.
A.Entriesarecasesensitive.Verifythattheinformation youprovidefollowstheFirstName,LastName,andDOD ID format provided. For further enrollment questions, contactpartnersupport@noom.com.
Q. Who do I contact for technical issues with the Noomprogram?
A.Noomcontactsupportisavailableatpartnersupport@ noom.com.
Q.Whatpersonalidentifiableinformationprovided
within the Noom program by participants will be sharedtoNavy?
A. None Noom will remove sensitive information and combine individual data into a single dataset of all participantspriortosharingperformancereadoutswithNavy
Q. Does the Noom offering also include the use of GLP-1orotheranti-obesitymedication?
A. No The pilot does not endorse, or cover the costs of, GLP-1orotheranti-obesitymedications
Q. I passed my BCA in the CY2024 PFA. Can I still participateintheNoomprogram?
A.No ParticipationinNoomislimitedtoactivecomponent (AC) Sailors who were not within BCA standards (Step-3)duringtheCY2024PFA.
Q.I’maReservistandstrugglepassingtheBCA.Why istheparticipationlimitedtoonlytoactivity-dutySailorswhodidnotpasstheBCAincalendaryear2024?
A. The current contract is limited to an eligible population of 8,000 Sailors To not exceed this number of Sailors in the eligible population, it is only being offered to active-component(AC)Sailorsatthistimewhofailedthe BCA in CY2024 who are eligible to participate in Noom from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. The Navy will assessthisinitialofferingofNoomandmakeadeterminationforfutureuse.
Q. I was not within age adjusted standards for the BCA.AmIeligibleforNoom?
A. No Noom is offered only to those AC Sailors who failedtheBCAfortheCY2024BCAcycle
Q. Does Noom count for participation in a nutritional education program for the Fitness EnhancementProgram?
A.Yes.Noomwillcountforparticipationinanutritional educationprogram.
