Stories of Success


Peanut Fest 5K Was A SMASH!

                      The Peanut Fest 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk was a great set of events this year. The weather was perfect, and the crowd was having fun as everyone was active. Don’t miss our next event, coming this […]


Summer Solstice Garden Gathering 2017

Come to Johnson’s Gardens Center in Suffolk, Tuesday, June 20 from 4:00-7:00p.m. for a sampling of local produce and gardening tips. Chefs will be on hand to prepare samples, while you browse fresh produce from local growers. There will be live music and gardening tips and discussions. Tickets are $10, […]


Suffolk Park Hop Returns

The 2017 Suffolk Park Hop is underway, and lasts all summer long! This summer, get outside and enjoy the beautiful parks all around Suffolk, Virginia. Take part in a five-park scavenger hunt for a chance to win some awesome prizes. It’s easy, it’s free, and it’s fun! Taking part of […]


Suffolk resident walks to Paris

Mile by mile, Suffolk resident Deborah Nadell added up her daily walks, until she had walked the distance between Suffolk, Virginia and Paris, France. “I’m so excited!” she said at Lake Meade Park in Suffolk, during the National Walk in the Park Day event. “I want to do it again, […]


Spring Garden Forum Thrives!

  The Spring Garden Forum had a thriving turn out on April 1, 2017. We had gardeners from all walks of life who are interested in improving their green thumbs, and getting the most out of their gardens. The event was free and open to all, and we will have […]