In This Issue
Downtown Announcements and Events
Hampton Public Piers
Economic Development Committee
Retail Space for Rent
Faith Based Organizations
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April 25, 2012- Volume 42 - Issue 14                                            
Downtown Announcements & Events

The results are in!!!

Downtown Hampton's First Cash Mob
was a SUCCESS!!!!

There is another Cash Mob being planned!
Date, time and place will be announced soon.

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 If you could take one minute to save out planet, would you?
It's free and easy! Go to <http://www.mywaterpledge.com> March 30 - April 30.

Pledge to conserve water, save energy and
reduce pollution - and win thousands in prizes!
  A friendly competition between residents of cities across  
the U.S to see who can be the most "water-wise." 

  

Take a sneak preview of the  
"Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation"  
and be sure to tell all your friends to come back  
March 30 - April 30 to take the pledge. 
(Residents in the winning cities will
be entered to win great prizes.)   

Our Mayor, Molly Ward has proudly pledged her support. 

  Hampton currently ranks #2 in the pledge

 

  This program supports the  
40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.  

Track Hampton's rating at
http://www.mywaterpledge.com/top10



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The Ocean Eagle has started their season!

They will be running three trips per day
Mondays - Sundays

for $35 per trip/5 hours

Visit their website a

or "like" them on Facebook at
Hampton Roads Charters

For more information call 868-FISH (3474)

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LEARN WINE AND FOOD PARING
 
Brent's is proud to present
The Big Six wine and food paring on

April 25, 2012 at 7pm

What are the big six you ask?
Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc,
Riesling,
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and
Pinot Noir!!!
Our libation specialist Paddy Collins
will be our speaker and Brent has come
up some funky food items for the paring.
 
  This event is only $40 per couple and $25 for individuals.
Limited seating so call or come
by and sign up now.
  Call Brent's for more details
(757)-722-1185    
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La Bodega Hampton
 

April 2012 Beer Dinner/Tasting  

 

Beer for Cinco de Mayo and warm weather  From the recently- (and greatly-) enhanced portfolio of ChesBay Distributors, we will sample seven fine lagers and ales... a few from South of the Border, and all perfect for warm weather consumption.

A full complementary buffet will be served.

 

Friday, 27 April 2012
Seven O'clock in the Evening

 

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The Arts  

   

Blue Skies Gallery

Blue Skies is now offering classes:
Yoga
Watercolor
Acrylic Painting
Oil Painting
Collage Workshop
Polymer Clay
Drawing
Private Lessons
Come by the Gallery or visit
www.blueskiesart.com
for more information  

 

March 30-May 10, 2012  

Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' Scales  

Get ready for Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' Scales,

a fun show celebrating our love for our four legged and  

feathered friends...and even those  with scales!  

Please visit Blue Skies Gallery for a special day  

long event on  Saturday, April 7th.  

Animals from the SPCA,  

in need of loving permanent homes,  

will be visiting from  

11 am till 4 pm.

There will also be raffles for pet  

portraits in a wide range of mediums.  

See you there!  
 

  Blue Skies Gallery

26 South King Street

Hampton, Va. 23669

Hours- 10-5:30 Tuesday-Saturday 

Noon to 5:00 on Sunday

Closed Mondays. 

www.blueskiesart.com    

 

Charles H. Taylor Arts Center

 

 

 

  

      

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Friday  

10:00 am-6:00 pm and  

Weekends 1:00-5:00.

For more information  

call 727-1490, email jwjones@hampton.gov  

or visit HamptonArts.net.

 

The Charles H Taylor Arts Center

www.HamptonArts.net 

artscom@hampton.gov 

 

 

      

Waterfront Information
Hampton Public Piers
Winter Hours
  
Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
For Anytime Assistance Contact
Kate, Dockmaster @ 727-1276  
For reservations or more information,
please contact the
Dockmaster, Kate Lawrence, at 
757-727-1276 or kate@downtownhampton.com


Economic Development

The DHDP Economic Development Committee has developed 3 incentive programs for Downtown Hampton Property and Business Owners. The DHDP staff looks forward to working with you; please contact Sherry Spring at 727-1271 or sherry@downtownhampton.com for more information.
For details about these programs visit www.downtownhampton.com.
 


Get Involved In Downtown   
You are invited to attend and participate in our monthly committee meetings at the DHDP office.

 

May Meeting schedule:            

  • Economic Development : May 3, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m. 
  • Security: May 14, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m. 
  • Public Space Improvement: May 8, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
  • Joint Coliseum Central/DHDP: May 9, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m. 
  • Waterfront: May 10, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
  • Marketing: May 15, 2012 @ 9:30 a.m. 
Available Downtown Properties

AVAILABLE FOR SALE

 

Sunset Boating Center

800 Armistead Avenue

6 acres - dry boating storage facility

4.2 Million

For Further information contact  

Doug Shepard  757-515-4528

 

  

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RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
FOR LEASE




 

197 Queen 

112 Kings 

 

 

 

 

Office Space: 24 W Queens Way

700+ square feet Separate entrance facing Hampton Courts
Reception area, 2 offices and conference space. Formerly used 
As Beauty shop, Music Studio and Corporate Headquarters. 
May be rented as individual offices or the entire space. 
Contact Edna J. Lawton 757-838-8080 or Valerie Lawton Weaver  

to view the space.

 

Office/Retail: Harbour Centre, 2 Eaton Street:

Over 50,000 square feet of available space. Amenities include superior location, Downtown Hampton Enterprise Zone, high speed internet capability, high speed data capability with bandwidth up to OC-12, local telephone service, long distance telephone service, video teleconferencing capabilities. For more information contact Chris Bendit, Divaris Real Estate, 757-620-4630. $13.75 per lsf.   

Retail/Office Space at 12 Old Town Lane:
This suite is on the first floor and has housed, at varying times a sandwich shop, beauty parlor and retail store.  The suite is 1,214 square feet. For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.
 

Office Space at 21B East Queens Way: This suite is on the second floor above the Marker 20 restaurant.  It has a reception room with space for two secretaries, two executive offices and a conference room.  The suite has Williamsburg colors, chair rail, crown molding and Williamsburg chandeliers. The suite is 800 square feet.   For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.

Office space at 10 West Queens Way: This is a very small suite suitable for one individual on the first floor of the building.  The suite is 167 square feet.  For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.  

Retail/Office Space at 514 Settlers Landing Road:

This two-story building is 1,832 square feet. For more information, contact Dick Fore, Owner @ 757-723-2858. 

Office space at 1 West Queens Way  The second floor of the Bank of America building is 1,400 square feet.  Large open space suitable for cubicles, elevator, janitorial, all utilities included. Wi-fi and Broadband available.  Includes use of large formal conference room $1750 per month. Additional executive office available.  For more information contact Don Slater, CB Ellis 757-838-3575 or droe@medermottandroe.com

 

Retail/Office space Hampton Harborside Shops 700 Setters Landing Road  Located adjecent to the Crowne Plaza Hotel and on the beautiful Downtown Hampton Waterfront.  For more information contact Jay Burnell, DiVaris, 757-497-2113.   


Office space at 47 E. Queens Way:

Three individual offices for rent.  Ideal for new or small businesses wanting a basic business office address presence. Shared lobby - waiting room, shared conference room, shared Internet.

Office 1 - 10x10 ft - $200.00/month

Office 2 - 11 x 13 ft - $250.00/month

Office 3 - 12x16ft - $300.00/month

For more information contact Jim Gervais, 757-728-0099.

Retail/Office space located at 47 East Queens Way:
For more information contact Barry Epstein, Barry Realty, 757-723-7561.

 

Office: Mill Point Center located at 101 Eaton Street:

This 2nd floor suite is 3,585 square feet. Amenities include private parking lot, kitchenette, full-service, private offices and open areas for cubicles. Located on prominent corner in Downtown Hampton with view of Mill Point Park and Hampton River. A 3-year minimum lease is required at $15.50 per square foot.  Contact Teresa Nettles, Thalhimer Realty, 757-873-9268, teresa.nettles@thalhimer.com


Retail space at 199 West Queens Street: 

This building is 3,750 square feet on one floor and is sub-dividable for multiple tenants. Entire building is currently being remodeled For more information contact Amory LeCuyer at 757-675-2753,  info@hamptonhouseauctions.com. 

 

Retail space at 525 Bridge Street:

This building has 2,200 square feet of space. Rent: $8.25 per square foot ($1,500/month), net of utilities and janitorial , 3% escalation. Adjacent to Hampton Yacht Club, close to other marinas, restaurants, shops, offices. Convenient to I-64, Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Exclusively Listed By Read Commercial Properties, Inc. For more information contact William C. Andrews, IV (757) 865-6600 wca@readcompanies.com.

525 Bridge

 

 
Restaurant space at 555 Settlers Landing Road, Suite M & N: 
Former restaurant is 5,162 square feet with 2-kitchens with equipment, 2-entrances, restrooms and large storage area.Contact David Yeatts with Yeatts & Company at 757-873-8888.  

101 Eaton Street

 

Faith Based Organization Announcements

 

 

St. John's Episcopal Church

Located at 100 W. Queens Way, downtown Hampton.  

For more information call (757) 722-2568 www.stjohnshampton.org

       

First Baptist Church of Hampton 

Located at 229 North King Street, downtown Hampton.   

For more information call (757) 723-0988 or visit  

www.thefbch.org

 

Hampton Baptist Church

Located at 40 Kings Way, downtown Hampton.  

For more information call (757) 723-0707 

www.hamptonbaptist.org 

 

First United Methodist Church

Located 110 East Queen Street, downtown Hampton.  

For more information call (757) 723-6577.   

 

First Presbyterian Church 

Located at 514 South Armistead Ave., downtown Hampton.  

For more information call (757) 723-0114.

   

Queen Street Baptist Church   

Located at 190 West Queens Way, downtown Hampton.  

For more information call (757) 723-6630.

 

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