Norfolk: Gov. Warner sets Dec. 14 as date for 87th District election< The special election to fill the 87th Virginia House of Delegates seat being vacated by Thelma Drake will be held Dec. 14, Gov. Mark R. Warner has announced.< Republican Michael Ball and Democrat Paula Miller are vying to replace Drake, who was elected to the U.S. Congress two weeks ago. No independent candidates have yet surfaced, though prospective candidates have until Monday to file to run. < The 87th District includes most of the northern part of the city, including Ocean View. < - Harry Minium< Regional: Free coats for needy children to be given out< Free coats for needy children will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at three locations: < Lewis Hall on the campus of Eastern Virginia Medical School, 700 Olney Road, in Norfolk; St. James Episcopal Church, 928 Effingham St. in Portsmouth; and at the YMCA at 2702 Orcutt Ave. in Newport News. < The garment giving has taken place for 17 years through Coats for Kids, a partnership between EVMS and local businesses. < Donated coats can still be dropped off at EVMS and WAVY-TV buildings, all Albano Cleaners locations, Boulevard Cleaners, Swan Cleaners, Farm Fresh stores and Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service offices. < For more information, call 446-6070. < - Katrice Hardy< Norfolk: Discussion set for those interested in adopting a child < < The Tidewater Interagency Committee on Adoption will present a panel discussion on adoption from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at First Baptist Church, 418 E. Bute St., Norfolk. < There is no charge, and the public is invited.
Adoption professionals from public and private agencies will join adoptive parents on the panel, and take questions from the audience. < For information, call Melinda Spence at 490-9791. < Portsmouth: Health program, screenings set for Saturday < 'Let's Get Real,' a program that aims to raise awareness of the dangers of heart disease among black women, will conduct free health screenings Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. < The screenings will take place at Third Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 461 Godwin St. < Screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and Body Mass Index will be offered. < A dietitian will also be available.< For information about the event or about the program, which is run by Bon Secours Hampton Roads, call 889-2273.
- Katrice Hardy< Chesapeake: Gun safety program to include free locks< New Life Christian Fellowship at Great Bridge, 1116 Hillwell Road, will sponsor a gun safety course from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Instruction will be provided by members of the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office.< The course is free and open to all ages. All participants will receive a free childproof gun lock, provided by the Chesapeake Sheriff's Department. For information or to register, call 546-8414 or e-mail steve.vutsinas@newlifegreat bridge.com.< Norfolk: Civic group to offer presentation on election of mayor< The Norfolk Neighborhood University Alumni Association will hear a presentation about the direct election of a Norfolk mayor at its meeting Saturday. < The speaker will be Kathy Stark, a civic activist and leader of ForwardNORFOLK.< The meeting is open to the public. It will be at 10 a.m. at the Norfolk Health Department, 830 Southampton Ave. For details, e-mail NNUAA2003@aol.com. < < Norfolk: Foundation to give out turkeys to needy families< The Better Dayz Foundation, a group established by City Councilman Anthony L. Burfoot, will give away turkeys to 250 needy families on Saturday. < The turkeys will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis at noon at Booker T. Washington High School, 1111 Park Avenue. < The Better Dayz Foundation was established four years ago to provide literacy and mentoring programs, and scholarships for young people.< For more information, call 627-3999. < - Harry Minium
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