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Video: Breast cancer survivors model at fundraiser

Patrick.Wilson — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:05:07 -0500

NORFOLK
About 20 breast cancer survivors were models in a fashion show Saturday night to raise money for Beyond Boobs!, a nonprofit group in Virginia that promotes breast health education.
“This is very healing for us ... to make everyone else aware that being diagnosed with breast cancer is not a death sentence,” said Charlene Cattoi of Virginia Beach, one of the models.

Video: World War II vets travel to memorials that honor them

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

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Woofstock aims to find pets a good home

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:05:13 -0500

VIRGINIA BEACH Socks, a 2-year-old shepherd mix, donned a multi colored banda na and put on his best show. He chased a tennis ball, gave out free kisses and greeted everyone who passed by in the hopes of sniffing out a new family to take him home.

Beyond Boobs Inc! presents Divas in Disguise

cubecandy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

FROM THE PROMOTERS

A fashion show of local breast cancer survivor models will be held from 6:30 to midnight tonight, Nov. 7, at the Mariott Norfolk Waterside.
The show, sponsored by The Hague Center for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc., will include a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, music, silent auction and car raffle. All proceeds to benefit Beyond Boobs! Inc.

Veteran's Day in Chesapeake

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:07:22 -0500

CHESAPEAKE Chesapeake will honor all members of the U.S. armed forces from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. The ceremony, sponsored by the Mayor's Commission on Veterans Affairs, will include a wreath-laying and paver installation at the Veterans' Memorial, 306 Cedar Road in the Municipal Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Doggie spa owner loves to pamper pets

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

By Victoria Bourne
Correspondent

According to groomer Rebecca Harner, if you're looking to spoil and pamper your canine companion, Preppie Pooch is the place to do it.
"We've tried to make it look like a human day spa," she said.

For some, a senior community is a new beginning

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:13 -0500

By Nora Firestone
Correspondent

After her father died in 2006, Eileen Vernon of Virginia Beach grew concerned for her mom, Eileen Davis.

Virginia Beach's Carraway House up for sale

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:43:54 -0500

Glimpsing the Carraway House these days, passersby probably have little idea how the traffic-clogged area used to look when the home was built in the 1730s. Back then, the wood frame house sat on an 80-acre property that was part of the village of Kempsville. The building will soon be up for sale, for anyone interested in owning a house with history.

Thanksgiving House captures accolades from homes showcase

cubecandy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

By Staci Dennis
Correspondent

CHESAPEAKE

The crowd has cleared, and the people have spoken.

The Thanksgiving House, built by Definitive Homes, claimed the gold award for People’s Choice Favorite Home at Homearama 2009.

Local kickball team loses title, but party goes on

cubecandy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:35:44 -0500

By Fred Kirsch
Correspondent

They didn’t bring home a second straight title from the World Adult Kickball Association national championships, but the Frosty Balls didn’t miss many parties.