Past Events

The ARDX Foundation is proud to host the 11th Annual Women’s Wellness Celebration on October 26, 2018, at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Drawing a diverse audience of nearly 400+ organizations and individuals including military, clinical, corporate employees, healthcare workers, educators and more, this all-day conference will provide open forum discussions to help women become inspired and empowered in making mental wellness a top priority for themselves, their family, and for generations to come. For more information, click here. 

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We are excited to announce that David Platt will be our keynote speaker at Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater’s (CPC) Annual Benefit Banquet on November 1, 2018. For more information, click here.

The AAGOF awards (Awarding All Genres Of Fitness) is to give tribute to the instructors in the Hampton Roads area. Recognize achievement and excellence in all corners of the fitness industry that have influenced our community. Four instructors from each genre of fitness will be nominated to receive an award for their dedication, time, skill, love for their craft, and an activist in the fitness community. You the people will decide who the winners will be by online voting. Winners…

The 2018 Hampton Roads Grilled Cheese Festival will take place Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 12pm - 6pm at the Chesapeake Conference Center in Chesapeake, VA. Partial proceeds from this event will go to the Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia. People love grilled cheese, so let's have a cook-off to see who has the most cheesiest, the most ridiculous - and of course, the best tomato soup! This event is open to the public, as they are an important part to…

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth! A variety of decadent sweet treats by bakers, confectioners, chefs, and local companies will be ready at your pleasure to sample and purchase. Bring out your friends and family and try a variety of sweet creations. Partial proceeds from this event will go to the Autism Society, Tidewater, Virginia.   Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  

The Hampton Roads Leadership Prayer Breakfast invites you to attend our Breakfast Event on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Chesapeake Conference Center.  Our guest speaker this year will be Megan Alexander, an Emmy-nominated national correspondent for the syndicated news magazine show, "Inside Edition." Doors will open at 6:15 a.m., the breakfast buffet begins at 6:45 a.m., and the event starts at 7:00 a.m. Early price incentive by November 4.  For pricing, registration, sponsorships, and more information, click here.

The Annual Holiday Craft Show is back this year at the Chesapeake Conference Center! This free and open to the public craft show starts on November 17th at 10 AM and ends November 18th at 4 PM. There will be concessions available and fun for the whole family! There will even be an appearance by Santa Claus!

Welcome to the Virginia Tech Income Tax School! Our seminar is a two-day continuing education program that provides an intensive study of the tax law and regulation governing individuals and small businesses. This year the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) will be our education focal point.  Our seminar is designed for individuals with prior tax experience. Preparation of both federal and state taxes will be covered. Experienced CPAs, EAs, Virginia Tech faculty, and the IRS will examine new tax laws…

The speaker for this month is LaTasha Colander Clark "LaTasha Colander Clark (born August 23, 1976, in Portsmouth, Virginia) is a retired track and field sprinter who competed internationally for the United States. She began her track career by winning 12 Virginia State titles while at Manor now named Woodrow Wilson High School. In 1994, on athletic scholarship, Colander enrolled at, and later graduated from, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill." (Excerpt from Chesapeake Sports Club Website - Link…

Chesapeake Conference Center is hosting the The Virginia Zoo for an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with animals from their Norfolk location. Classes include: Zoo for 2's Colorful Animal Kingdom Animals on the Move 1,2 Who's at the zoo Get out of the house for the new year, and make memories you will never forget. Sign up by contacting Chesapeake Conference Center Front desk at 757.382.2500. Prepay or Pay at administration desk prior to exhibit start time.

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