🌱 Patch AM: Still time to see Norfolk’s waterfront lights from the Victory Rover

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In today's newsletter:

• Still time to see Norfolk’s waterfront lights from the Victory Rover
• How a Tulare native found her path aboard Norfolk’s carrier
• How are Hampton Roads schools keeping AI from becoming a student crutch?

Also on today's calendar: Noon Years Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 48 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, showers around; windy, temps: high: 65, low: 33.
• Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fun to Do: Winterfest, Celebration in Lights and First Night Holiday Hike (dailypress.com) — Norfolk residents can still catch Winterfest Harbor Lights cruises from Nauticus, with 30-minute trips showcasing holiday lights along the city’s waterfront and the Battleship Wisconsin through Dec. 31. The roundup also highlights Newport News’ Celebration in Lights and a free First Night Holiday Hike at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, giving Hampton Roads families several festive options this week.
   

2. Tulare-native flourishes in the Navy (thesungazette.com) — A Tulare, California native is serving aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, an aircraft carrier based out of Norfolk highlighting the city’s role as a major Navy hub. She shares how her small-town upbringing prepared her for Navy life, her duties as a personnel specialist, and the pride she feels in being recognized for her work at sea.
   

3. How local Hampton Roads schools are navigating A.I. in the classroom (13newsnow.com) — Hampton Roads schools are already weaving artificial intelligence into classrooms, with Norfolk State University experts stressing that AI must support, not replace, students’ critical thinking. Chesapeake, Hampton, and Virginia Beach districts are testing structured rules, teacher training, and strict supervision so local students learn to use AI ethically while still doing the real intellectual work themselves.
   

4. Clipse at The Dome brings thousands to Atlantic Park Surf businesses (13newsnow.com) — A massive Clipse homecoming concert at The Dome in Virginia Beach packed nearby Atlantic Park Surf businesses with diners, shoppers, and gamers well into the night. One longtime fan recalled the group’s early days filming the “Grindin’” video in a Norfolk neighborhood, highlighting how their regional roots still draw crowds that boost the wider Hampton Roads economy.
   

📸 Around Norfolk

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norfolk

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
  Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St, Virginia Beach
  8:45 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 30

• Write Now! at Slover Library
  The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve
  Norfolk, VA Calendar , 3500 Granby Street , Norfolk
  9:30 am
• Noon Years Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach
  Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach , 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy , Virginia Beach
  10:00 am
• Early Eve Extravaganza at Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach
  Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach , 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy , Virginia Beach
  3:00 pm
• Wednesday Wordsmiths!
  The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
  5:00 pm
• New Year's Eve Live! Norfolk
  Waterside District , 333 Waterside Dr , Norfolk
  7:00 pm
• New Year's Eve Casino Night
  Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach , 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy , Virginia Beach
  9:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Queer Writers Meet-up @ Eleanor's NFK
  Elanor’s Norfolk , 801 Boush St Unit B , Norfolk
  10:00 am

Monday January 5

• Architectural Review Board
  Norfolk, VA Calendar , 810 Union Street City Hall - 11th Floor Conference Room , Norfolk
  4:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Wednesday Wordsmiths!
  The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• FAMILY SUNDAY!!! Chilly Bears - Set
  Painting with a Twist , 1230 Merchant Ln , Hampton
  1:00 pm
• THE SCRIBES: A CLUB FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD WRITERS
  The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
  4:00 pm
• Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Stand-Up Comedy
  The Rhythm Room , 1471 Merchant Ln , Hampton
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Write Now! at Slover Library
  The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3 , Norfolk
  5:00 pm

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• Cleared: Bridge/Tunnel Stoppage: WB on I-64 I-64 Tunnel-HRBT W in Norfolk. 3:08PM (X: 511statewideva)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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