Join Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and special guest Sheriff Rocky Holcomb for a District 5 Self-Defense Workshop. This free, hands-on session will cover self-defense tips and tools for residents to protect themselves and their families in everyday situations, especially during the holidays. It will also go over how to protect yourself from scammers.

The workshop is 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Princess Anne Recreation Center.

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Please direct requests for communication assistance, an accommodation, auxiliary aid, or modification to policy in order to participate in a City program, service or activity to the ADA Coordinator, 757-385-8444, as soon as possible before the program, service or activity is scheduled to begin, but in all instances no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. You can also email requests to ADAcoordinator@vbgov.com, or contact the City Manager's Office at 757-385-4242.

Explore your transportation options before you go. Hampton Roads Transit, in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach, offers 20 bus routes to service Virginia Beach residents.