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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Chinese New Year Celebration to be held February 25, 2012

from:Children's Museum of Virginia

The Children’s Museum of Virginia presents the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The museum is located at 221 High Street, in downtown...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Portsmouth, Virginia with AmericanTowns Portsmouth Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Portsmouth City County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Portsmouth organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Portsmouth is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Portsmouth

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Portsmouth area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Portsmouth in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Virginia is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Portsmouth Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Portsmouth, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Virginia

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Virginia Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

17th Annual Santa Claus Shuffle

This family friendly, fun event is sure to boost your holiday spirits as you participate with crowds of costumed runners through the beautiful streets of Olde Towne.There are two...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Portsmouth Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Portsmouth area

Portsmouth VA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Portsmouth area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

Portsmouth Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection 2011

from:Courthouse Galleries

Schedule:Friday,November 25,2011:12:00-4:00 pm: Richard D. Gray will provide crafts and demonstrations12:00-8:00 pm: Crafts (in house crafts in the education classroom at CHG...

The Power of a Single Vote - Portsmouth Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Portsmouth elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Virginia VA

Virginia Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Virginia. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Portsmouth and across the country. With...

Find Virginia Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Virginia haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Virginia corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Virginia VA

We have the best Virginia apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Virginia. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in Portsmouth

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ...

Back to School for Portsmouth - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Portsmouth! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Freedom Ride

Riders from the Peninsula will meet at our early registration: 9:30 am – 11am at Nascar Sports Grille, 1996 Power Plant Parkway, HamptonRide formation and additional...

Umoja Festival 2011

from:Umoja Festival

Schedule:Friday, September 16,2011:5:10-6 p.m. - Parade/Processional...

Husband and Wife Team Up on Pictorial History of Portsmouth

The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History series is Portsmouth from local authors Keith and Pam Atkins. The book boasts more than 200 vintage postcards and...

127th Annual Memorial Day Parade

Portsmouth To Salute Armed Forces With 127th Memorial Day ParadeThe nation’s oldest annually held parade turns 127 this year! The City of Portsmouth presents the 127th Annual...

Northern Star Credit Union Now Rockin’ Kasasa Tunes

Northern Star Credit Union, one of the first financial institutions in the country to launch Kasasa®, the first and only collection of banking accounts that actually takes an...

Make a difference in Portsmouth! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Portsmouth area and around...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

Hurricane Irene is heading towards Virginia, Take Shelter

With its trajectory bound for the eastern seaboard, Hurricane Irene could strike North Carolina’s Outer Banks as early as Friday night, with at-risk areas including...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to Heroes

When a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community.Military help was called in to assist with...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less Stressful

Most of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in Need

Four years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped Children

Two children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the Plastics

If you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help Themselves

Masons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both...