The Hampton City Schools does a Hampton Citizen Of The Month every 2 months and holds a special luncheon for some very special students in their honor as well as a featured speaker. This months was Duane Cotton with Trademark Construction for his work he just completed at Extreme Makeover Home Edition Hampton Roads. They [...]
Kathy Browning is an amazing interior designer and consultant and if you have ever been inside one of Napolitano Homes models you will know why. Each one is so unique and creatively designed. Last week she gave a seminar open to potential buyers and homeowners on design trends. She gave tons of great ideas and [...]
2011 St Baldricks in Hampton Roads raised approximately $150,000 to go towards childhood cancer research and in total over the 8 years that Hampton Roads has been involved approximately $1 million dollars. Next year I am pledging to donate 10inches of hair towards St Baldricks and hoping to find at least 17 others so we [...]
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) came to Hampton Coliseum this past weekend and I was fortunate to get better than a front row seat... I was up close and personal with the cowboys and the bulls. I was in as I would call it "Cowboy Heaven" I have to admit I was a bit nervous at [...]
Duane Cotton from Trademark Construction is looking to start another huge renovation and is looking for your help! The Afton Theatre in Portsmouth needs to be renovated soon or it will be torn down. Currently abandonded, efforts are underway to restore the Afton to a first-run movie theatre. Fred Schoenfeld of The Commodore Theatre is [...]
The first "freeze your knees" event to benefit the CHKD. They had motorcyclists ride in the pajamas and boots in the middle of February. There was also a silent auction and free monster truck ride ( courtesy of Pungo Off Road)
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia announced the final count of the food drive that was held during the Extreme Makeover Home Edition Hampton Roads. The goal was 307,000lbs and received donations of 406,630lbs. Thanks to all who donated it is helping to feed our community! [nggallery id=15] Extreme Makeover Home Edition Hampton Roads - [...]
VBNightlife North End Wine Club Wine Tasting Wednesday, February 16 from 6 to 8 pm Surf Club Grille at Wyndham Oceanfront Hotel $15 per person. This is an amazing wine tasting included 20 or so different selections set out on two banquet tables, light appetizers, live music by James Deans and the pours are huge. [nggallery [...]
Randy Houser LIVE at the Norva with my friend Dave Cynar opening for him February 4, 2011. What a great night - thanks Kandice for going with me! Here are the photos and video! [nggallery id=49]
Urgent : As of now...6pm 2/4/2011 We need 10 Trim, 15 painters, & 20 flooring people! This is coming from Trademark & the producers! If you have any questions call 848-8899 Thanks to Dominion Virginia Power, all the hardworking volunteers that worked through the night and day to make sure this family has a home [...]
Extreme Makeover Home Edition Hampton Roads - Day 5 Behind The Scenes They are still looking for more skilled workers throughout the night for the most up to date information go to their website! http://www.extremetmc.com/urgentMessages.aspx But good news is so far they have collected 172,000 lbs of food for the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia and [...]
Extreme Makeover Home Edition Hampton Roads - Day 4 Behind The Scenes The house is moving along so quickly! The house is up and roof is on! I know there were approximately 6000 volunteer applications and so many weren't able to participate in the actual build project. But there are other ways to take part [...]
Being a part of Extreme Makeover Home Edition Hampton Roads has been a real blessing. I may not be a skilled worker but I am trying to bring you the updates of the home everyday. I got the opportunity to meet and greet with some of the designers Xzibit, John Littlefield and Ed Sanders. Extreme [...]
Day 3 of Extreme Makeover Home Edition Hampton Roads Behind The Scenes This was a great day to see the actual house being put together...it is going to be over 4,000 sq ft home. Once again it is amazing to see how this community has come together in such a positive way and everyone can [...]
Extreme Makeover Home Edition : Hampton Roads Behind The Scenes Day 2 - Demo Day!! Day 2 was just as exciting with demolition day of the house! They 2 semi-trucks and pulled the house down! Also got a great opportunity to meet the design team - Ed Sanders, John Littlefield, Xzibit, and of course Ty [...]