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via Beach Street USA If you love the sound of merengue, salsa and jazz music, you won’t want to miss the Latin Fest on June 21 and 22. First-rate national performers will energize the audience with lively tunes that make dancing under the starry sky irresistible. This wonderful family gala will also include Hispanic food, vendors and cultural activities. The event presents a great opportunity to try Zumba. On Saturday morning, dozens of instructors will teach their favorite moves to people of all ages in the Mambo Room, located at the 17 th Street Park. Newbies are welcome, as no experience is required. Admission to beach concerts is free. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The location is the 24 th Street Stage Park. For more information, visit the website. Broadway and Film Tunes Performance On June 20, the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts will present a Jazz Series, which includes great songs from plays and movies. The music will come from famous composers,

via Military News On June 7 to 9, the city will host the 26 th Sand Soccer Championships, an event where 100,000 spectators and participants will gather to celebrate the fun sport. During the festival, international teams will parade to the matches with the sound of conga drums beating in the background. Competitions will include categories for children, teens, men, women, college students and corporate coed teams. Because the game is similar to beach volleyball, the rules are easy to learn. The unbeatable setting will consists of gentle ocean breezes, views of foamy waves and the exciting boardwalk filled with live music and good food. What could be more pleasant? If you’re a competitor, just show us your registration, and you get 10 percent off your cabin or campsite. In addition, you won’t need to worry about parking because the Wave Trolley will get you to the championships. Ocean Collection Boat Trip The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will offer

via 123RF.com Dad would probably love nothing better than to spend Father’s Day Weekend, June 14 to 16, at our campground, making memories with the family. Expect to have a grand time playing sports and games like basketball, volleyball and giant chess. The kids will enjoy the playground and jumping pillow, and everyone will delight in the pool that has a giant water slide. You can also rent bikes onsite to ride along the beautiful oceanfront and boardwalk. In addition, when it’s time to relax, Dad can stretch out in one of the hammocks that are hung under shady trees. He’ll be thinking, “Ah, this is the life!” Live Family Feud Coming Soon to Virginia Beach Game show fiends will be in their element at the Family Feud Live show on June 5. At this entertainment hosted by the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, audience members are randomly selected to join celebrity team captains onstage to play the game. People who attend may also win prizes from their seats in the

via vabeach.com It’s hard to believe, but the good ol’ summertime is almost here. Soon school will be out, and families will be planning where to go on vacation. Join us as we welcome the arrival of this carefree season on May 24 to 26 at the Salute to Summer celebration. The event, a star-spangled tribute to the military and fun in the sun, will feature concerts at three stages: the 17 th , 24 th and 31 st Street Parks. Perhaps the most special part of the gala is a Hero’s Walk along the boardwalk between 17 th and 31 st Streets. Here, you’ll find essays describing U.S. military conflicts throughout history that are written by local high school students. The essays are posted on banners, so passersby can read them easily. Admission is free. Hours are from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The locations are 1700, 2400 and 3100 Atlantic Avenue. Neptune’s Annual Golf Tournament Are any golfers out there? If so, don’t miss the Neptune Golf Tournament on May 21 at Bayville Golf

Virginia Beach has entertainment to suit a wide range of tastes. In May, thrill seekers will love an event involving monster truck races, while foodies will adore a strawberry celebration at the local farmers’ market. There is something here for everyone! via VusitVirginiaBeach.com Monsters on the Beach On May 17 to 19, the oceanfront will be filled with high-octane excitement as big trucks race over sand dunes at Monsters on the Beach. Bleachers will be set up on the boardwalk for spectators who come from miles around to watch the loud, fast competitions. Adding to the fun, the shows include a performance from Megasaurus – a 30-foot tall robotic dinosaur. Ticket prices for the races range from $20 to $50. The $20 tickets are available with advance purchase. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, noon and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The location is the beachfront between 1 st and 10 th Streets. Strawberry Jamboree Don’t miss the annual Strawbe