Surviving Through Mental Health

In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Norfolk Community Services Board is partnering with Project ORF to bring the community together for a free event, Surviving Through Mental Health, on Thursday, July 11, at the Attucks Theatre.

This event focuses on how mental health concerns show up differently in young, minority and economically underserved communities and how collaboration can make a positive impact. Highlights include panel discussions, outreach opportunities, prizes, raffles, food, music, refreshments and more.

Individuals, families and friends of all ages are welcome to attend and participate, especially teens and young adults.

Thursday, July 11

5 - 9 p.m.

Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St.

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Grow, Mow & Mulch!

According to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, the average lawn is mowed about once a week over the summer.

Before cutting the grass, remember it's illegal to blow clippings into the right-of-way. Grass clippings create a slick surface that's dangerous to motorcyclists and bicyclists. Grass clippings can also clog stormwater drains and contaminate streams and waterways with decomposing nutrients.

So what can be done with grass clippings?

• Mulch mow and leave your clippings on the lawn.
• Compost grass clippings to create organic soil.
• Bag extra grass and place at the curb for trash pickup.

Visit www.norfolk.gov/yardwaste for more information and tips on how to be a part of the pollution solution and remember, only rain goes down the storm drain!