Events
Published November 5, 2025
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Bldg. 520-6 (James River Room)
Sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNSB520 in the search field. Use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app. Enter code NNSB520 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.
Contact: [email protected]
Torggler Fine Arts Center Family Fun Day
Location: Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center (1 Avenue of the Arts, Newports News, VA, 23606)
Spend a FREE fun-filled day at the Torggler with activities for the entire family! Explore new exhibitions, including Future Fossils, Studio Lemercier: Rising Waters, and Courtney Mattison: Surface Tension. Learn about the art in our galleries while participating in a visual scavenger hunt. Get creative with arts and crafts activities, have your face painted, and take home a custom balloon! This event is free and open to the public.
Contact: The Torggler Center, (757) 594-0800
LOTUS & SHIPs Network – Manga Monday
Location: Main Street Library (110 Main St., Newport News, VA 23601)
Join LOTUS and SHIPs Network ERGs at Main Street Library (110 Main St, Newport News, VA 23601) from 4:30–6:30 p.m. to network with fellow manga and anime enthusiasts. Watch and discuss a variety of titles as well as upcoming conventions. This event is open to all shipbuilders. There is no charge provided to attend this event.
Contact: [email protected]
LOTUS & SHIPs Network – Trivia Tuesday
Location: Hoss’s Deli (806 Old Oyster Point Rd., Newport News, VA, 23602)
Join LOTUS and SHIPs Network ERGs at Hoss’s Deli (806 Old Oyster Point Rd, Newport News, VA 23602) from 7–9 p.m. for a Trivia Night membership meeting. Come out and network with other ERG members and test your trivia knowledge! This event is open to all shipbuilders. There is no charge provided to attend this event. *Wearing GREEN is highly encouraged!*
Contact: [email protected]
Financial Bingo
Location: Microsoft Teams
The NNS ERGs will facilitate virtual “Financial Bingo” via Microsoft Teams, provided by BayPort Credit Union. Take your chance at winning virtual “Financial Bingo” and learn how to improve your financial wellness, while also having some fun. This event is open to all shipbuilders. There is no charge provided to attend this event.
Contact: [email protected]
“Ten Thousand” Thursday
Location: Tokyo Steakhouse (2026 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA, 23666)
SHIPs Network’s Book Club is hosting their monthly book meeting at Tokyo Steakhouse (2026 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA 23666) at 4:30 p.m. This month’s book is “Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow (must provide your own copy). You can read (or listen to) the book at your own pace then come out with some fellow shipbuilders to review, eat and have some fun! This event is open to all shipbuilders. There is no charge provided to attend this event.
Contact: [email protected]
Afterwork Book Club with WiSE
Location: Panera Bread (2155 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666)
The WISE ERG will host an afterwork book club meeting. This month’s book is “The Anatomy of Alibi” by Ashley Elston. The discussion will be hosted by Ebonie Morrison and Sharell Staton and is open to all NNS employees.
Contact: Ebonie Morrison or Sharell Staton
March 24
L.E.A.R.N. Afterwork Event with Rob Check
Location: VASCIC Auditorium
The L.E.A.R.N. Program and ANCHORS will co-host an after-work presentation with Rob Check, vice president, In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs, in the VASCIC Auditorium. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on the L.E.A.R.N. SharePoint Site or through your Foreman. Both in-person and virtual options are available.
Contact: [email protected]
March 24
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Bldg. 888 (Brooks Crossing)
Sign up today to ensure that blood supplies are available in our community. To schedule an appointment: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use code NNS888 in the search field. Use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app. Enter code NNS888 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.
Contact: [email protected]
May 2
Relay For Life of the Peninsula
Location: Todd Stadium, 12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA
Newport News Shipbuilding will join forces with the American Cancer Society, sponsoring the 2026 Peninsula Relay For Life. This community event unites cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers and passionate people who believe in a future free from cancer. Everyone is encouraged to show their support and attend this event.
Contact: [email protected]