Good morning, Chesapeake.

Chesapeake School Board is seeking an interim candidate since Dr. Brittany Walker will leave her seat on May 2 when her family moves out of state.

Interested applicants must submit nomination materials to Dr. Angie Smith by 4 p.m. on April 30—this candidate will serve until December 2025 while a special election is held in November.

The Chesapeake School Board is accepting applications for an interim member to fill the vacancy after Dr. Brittany Walker resigned effective May 3 + candidates must submit required documents by April 30.

Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival 2025

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Free admission — Celebrate creativity at this family-friendly arts festival, rated 6th nationally by artists.

Tidewater Strider Marathon

7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Rest Stop at Mile Post 4 — Registration required — Experience one of the flattest and fastest marathons in Virginia.

10th Annual Touch-a-Truck

10 AM – 3 PM — Greenbrier Mall — Free entry — A hands-on event where children can explore their favorite vehicles and meet the professionals behind them.

BikeFest

1-4 p.m. — Dismal Swamp Canal Trail — Free for the whole family — Celebrate Bike Month with family-friendly bike activities, food trucks, and music.

Cars and Coffee Chesapeake

8-11 a.m. — Everbowl — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of coffee and camaraderie while admiring beautiful cars from various makes and eras.

Lavender Fire: Songbird Sessions

7-11 p.m. — WXYZ Bar & Lounge Chesapeake — Check out five talented local female singer/songwriters in this showcase of creativity and talent.

Chesapeake Ride of Silence

6:30-8:15 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Registration required — Honor those injured or killed while cycling on public roadways with an 8.5-mile ride.