April 2026 Edition – CPRV Community Newsletter
Read the April 2026 CPRV Community Newsletter featuring updates on MacArthur and Norfolk growth, school concerns, the CPRV Yard Sale, spring events, and neighborhood news.
NORFOLK, VA – High gas prices, rising food costs and increased living expenses are putting the squeeze on household budgets everywhere. Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center (NACC) doesn’t want residents to struggle to feed their pets. Thanks to the Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center’s (FNACC) Pet Pantry, NACC can provide that lifeline to families facing hardship. Now, with the help of Norfolk Public Library, the Pet Pantry program is expanding to make it easier and more accessible by bringing resources right into the community.
Once a month, NACC’s Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry will bring free pet food, resources, and engagement opportunities to a different Norfolk Public Library anchor branch. FNACC is funding the new initiative.
The first Pet Pantry stop is on April 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek.
Waggin’ Wheel’s Mobile Pet Pantry will stop at the following locations and dates, from noon to 2 p.m.:
April 8, May 13, July 8, October 14
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek
1425 Norchester Ave.
June 10, September 9, December 9
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
111 W. Ocean View Ave.
August 12 and November 12
Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library
2350 Berkley Ave. Ext.
Any Norfolk resident can access the mobile pet pantry – just look for NACC’s Waggin’ Wheels. And don’t forget to bring your library card or sign up for one while visiting the mobile pet pantry.
Click for more information about FNACC’s Pet Pantry. Meet adoptable pets, find out about foster and volunteer opportunities and more by visiting www.norfolk.gov/nacc and connecting on social media @norfolkanimals.
Read the April 2026 CPRV Community Newsletter featuring updates on MacArthur and Norfolk growth, school concerns, the CPRV Yard Sale, spring events, and neighborhood news.
Read the recap of CPRV’s Great Egg Hunt 2026. Families, volunteers, sponsors, and neighbors came together for a fun spring community event in Colonial Place and Riverview.
WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Get ready to treasure hunt and tidy up at the Second Annual CPRV Community Yard Sale.
Date:
Sunday, May 3 from 9 am – 1 pm
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and get ready for a fun, community-filled day of buying, selling, and connecting!
Questions? Email membership@cprv.net
Kick off the 2026 CPRV Happy Hour season with us at MJ’s Tavern this Monday from 5 to 7 pm. It’s a relaxed way to connect with neighbors, meet new faces, and ease into the week with good conversation and a great local spot.
Thank you to the 41 neighbors who came out and packed the house (with even more joining online) for the March 2026 CPRV Civic League Meeting. We were also honored to welcome Ward 2 Councilwoman Courtney Doyle to the audience for an evening focused on neighborhood updates, waterfront initiatives, and upcoming community events
Check out a recap of our past 2026 events, and the forthcoming Second Annual Great CPRV Egg Hunt will take place on March 28 at Delaware Circle, and the Community Yard Sale is also returning on Saturday, May 2. Residents should stay tuned to CPRV social media, the website, and the events email list for additional details.