NEWSLETTER AND EVENTS

Regional Events Roundup: Hampton, Newport News & Gloucester

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Discover upcoming public meetings, festivals, concerts, classes, and community happenings across the Peninsula.

📅City of Hampton, VA

Stay informed and get involved with these upcoming Hampton, VA community events happening in February

Hampton Human Services

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
📍 Phoebus Branch Library – Meeting Room
🕝 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Presented by Hampton Human Services

Speak directly with a representative about:

• Government benefits & eligibility
• Housing or life-crisis support

Insight Enterprises Inc.

Free Community Transportation Forum

Insight Enterprises Inc. invites the community to attend a Free Community Transportation Forum to learn about transportation services available in the Hampton Roads area.

The forum will be hosted by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and Easton Coach / Paratransit, who will share information about public transportation and paratransit services for individuals with disabilities and the community.

Event Details

📅 Date & Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: North Hampton Community Center

Topics Include

• Public transportation services
• Paratransit eligibility and services
• Questions and answers with transportation providers
• Community transportation resources

This event is free and open to the public.

City Council Public Meeting

Community members are encouraged to attend the upcoming **Hampton City Council Public Meeting to stay informed about local government decisions and community issues.

Meeting Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Location: 22 Lincoln Street, Hampton, Va
🏛 Room: Council Chambers, City Hall 8th Floor

The meeting is open to the public and residents are welcome to attend.

Public meeting open to residents interested in local government updates, discussions, and decisions affecting the community.

📌 Please note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Contact the hosting organization or venue for the most up-to-date information.

City of Newport News, VA

🏛️ Newport News City Council Regular Meeting

📍 Location: City Council Chambers
Behind City Hall
2400 Washington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

👥 Event Type: Public Meeting

🏛️ Newport News City Council Regular Meeting

📍 Location: City Council Chambers
Behind City Hall
2400 Washington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

👥 Event Type: Public Meeting

🏗️ Planning Commission Meeting

📍 City Council Chambers (Behind City Hall)
Address: 2400 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
🗓 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM

Gloucester, VA

Gloucester Resource Council Meeting (Hybrid)

📍 Gloucester County Main Public Library – Community Room
Address: 6920 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061
🗓 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM💻 Hybrid option available.

📚 Historical Committee Meeting

📍 Gloucester County Main Public Library – Community Room
Address: 6920 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061
🗓 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🏢 Gloucester Social Services Board Meeting

📍 Department of Social Services – Conference Room
Address: 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061
🗓 Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📈 Economic Development Authority Meeting

📍 County Building Two – 2nd Floor, Environmental Conference Room
Address: 6489 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061
🗓 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

These meetings are open to the public and provide opportunities to learn about local resources, history, social services, and economic development initiatives within Gloucester County.