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August 1, 2012- Volume 44 - Issue 28 |
Downtown Announcements & Events
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Attention Downtown Business Owners
Expect delays on Wine Street and
E. Queensway for the next two weeks
due to construction at the
Old Point National Bank site.********
Attention Downtown Businesses All Downtown businesses are invited to
participate and/or promote Hampton's first
Peroni Crawlin Crab Half Marathon and 5K.
J&A Racing, the same company that
created the famous Shamrock Half Marathon,
the Wicked 10K and the Surf Santa 10 miler,
have brought their talents to
this side of the water.
The Peroni Crawlin Crab Marathon and 5K
will take place on the weekend of October 5 - 7.
The actual race will take place on the 7th.
This is a great opportunity to show our
southside neighbors what our
great town has to offer.
Contact Summer Redmond at 757-727-1271
for further information on promotional ideas.
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Interested in spending time with a fun
group of people committed to doing public
service projects to benefit Downtown Hampton?
If so, please join us at the next meeting of the
Downtown Hampton Exchange Club (DHEC).
The DHEC meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday
mornings of each month at 7:30 a.m. at
The Grey Goose.
For more information, please contact
Katherine Glass at (757) 814-1076.
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Downtown Hampton has two new
promotional videos.
Check them out:
 | | Downtown Hampton - Experience |
http://youtu.be/VcUawjgzUZQ | | Downtown Hampton - Indulge |
http://youtu.be/swdpwJKONc4 **********
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Join us for an early evening of jazz! The Sound Quartet an ensemble of professional military musicians comprising trombone, piano, bass and drums
will perform at La Bodega Hampton Friday 03 August 2012
7:00pm until 9:30pm No Admission Fee ********** 
Friday, August 3, 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Local Artists' Mixer
CALLING ALL PERFORMING !! We want to invite you to the Beauty for Ashes' Local Artist Mixer, an event of our Arts Save Lives Campaign 2012. This is an opportunity for you to network and meet other artists in the area. We'll be featuring local singer Rachael Fox, who is releasing her new CD. The event will feature performances, food and other fun activities. This is event is FREE and open to everyone in the arts.
NEW KICK-BOXING CLASS
EVERY MONDAY!
Kick-boxing with Scott and Marylyn is now underway! Classes are Monday nights from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the studio. Classes are $5.00 per session. See Chief Financial Officer Anita Blackman for more information. For more information, contact 757-848-5356 or email jalisalogan@beauty4asheshamptonva.com
Beauty for Ashes Dance & Theatre Company, Inc.
5 West Queens Way, Ste. A
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The Hampton Council PTA is the governing
body for the 32 Hampton City Schools PTAs.
We would like to establish a reward discount
card program with the businesses in the
Downtown area.
This opportunity offers businesses to be
advertised to the over 22,000 school student
parents in our community.
We would supply them with the reward card
in turn for their membership.
Businesses would be able to identify
the member by their PTA membership card.
If you are interested in offering a
discount to be listed in this reward program
please contact Pamela Croom at
754-5570 or email
hamptoncouncilpta@gmail.com
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FREE ART!
Here's how:
Go to:
www.blueskiesart.com
Or
Visit Blue Skies Gallery on Facebook
Click on
"A Different Point of View"
(Follow the directions) 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
VIRGINIA ARTISTS 2012 Juried Exhibition at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center opened July 15. $6,750 in cash awards were selected by juror, Carolyn Cobb Wright, Director of Exhibition Programming at The Visual Arts Center in Richmond. The juror selected 114 art works in all media by 92 artists, chosen from 625 entries by 247 artists from all across Virginia.
On view concurrently will be Daniel Robbins: Recent Paintings featuring works by last year's Best in Show award winner, Daniel Robbins of Richmond, Virginia.
The exhibitions continue through
August 26, 2012.
Admission is Free.
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 |
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Monday - Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00pm
Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
For Anytime Assistance Contact
Dockmaster @ 727-1276
or dockmaster@downtownhampton.com
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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.
August Meeting schedule: - Marketing: August 1st @ 8:30 a.m.
- Security: August 13th @8:30 a.m.
- Public Space Imprvmnt: August 14th @ 8:30 a.m.
- Joint Coliseum Central/DHDP: August 15th @ 8:30 a.m.
- Waterfront: August 16th @ 8:30 a.m.
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| 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 
RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
FOR LEASE  
Office/Retail: Harbour Centre, 2 Eaton Street:
35,000 rsf available space at $15 as is. 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.
555-H Settlers Landing Road For sale or multi-year lease. 843 Sq Ft, 1 Bath, 1 reserved parking spot on first floor parking garage at rear. Both a rear entrance from covered parking and a front entrance on Settlers Landing Association Membership/Dues for garbage pickup and water meter readings Any prospective buyers/tenants should contact 757-283-5307. Listed at $135,000 or $1000/mo with a 5-yr lease. I'm willing to entertain any reasonable offer depending on the buyer qualifications.
Retail space at 85 Lincoln Street: This building is 3,000 square feet on one floor. Large parking lot with over 100 parking spaces. Prime location next to other successful retail shops. For more information contact Charlie Wornom at 434-5213 for more details.
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 adjacent 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.
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.
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Faith Based Organization Announcements
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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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News for The Downtowner?
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Phone: (757) 727-1271 Fax: (757) 727-1255
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