Events

Published April 9, 2025

APRIL 10

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to an in-person meeting at 5 p.m. in Room 303 at The NEW Apprentice School. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills in a supportive positive learning environment. For more information, contact Nathaniel Colter or Jamar Skyles.

April 10

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. Or use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app and enter code NNS888 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]

April 15

Please sign up 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. Or use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app and enter code NNSB520 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]

April 15

SHIPs Network will be facilitating Bayport’s Financial Wellness workshop events, along with co-hosts ANCHORS and FitNNS. Join us via Microsoft Teams and “Let’s Talk Numbers” and improve your financial health. The event is open to all HII employees by reservation only. There is no charge provided to participate in the event. Register on MyNNS. For any questions, email [email protected].

April 16

SHIPs Network will be facilitating Bayport’s Financial Wellness workshop events, along with co-hosts ANCHORS and FitNNS. Join us via Microsoft Teams and learn about “Credit One-on-One” and improve your financial health. The event is open to all HII employees by reservation only. There is no charge provided to participate in the event. Register on MyNNS. For any questions, email [email protected].

April 17

SHIPs Network will be facilitating Bayport’s Financial Wellness workshop events, along with co-hosts ANCHORS and FitNNS. Join us at for a few rounds of “Financial BINGO” and a free beverage as well. Learn how to have fun, while learning how to improve your financial wellness. The event is open to all HII employees by reservation only. There is no charge provided to participate in the event. Register on MyNNS. For any questions, email [email protected].

April 23

Please 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 NNS4931 in the search field. Or use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app and enter code NNS4931 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]

April 24

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to this virtual meeting. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills in a supportive positive learning environment. For more information, contact Nathaniel Colter or Jamar Skyles.

APRIL 26

The FitNNS employee resource group has formed a team to ride in the Tour de Cure, which raises funds for the American Diabetes Association. Proceeds help pay for research, education and advocacy in the fight against diabetes. Location is Windsor Castle Park, 705 Cedar St. in Smithfield. This is an NNS sponsored event. No time charge will be provided. For more information, contact FitNNS or Kevin Barnwell, 757-380-7178.

APRIL 30

Join the NNS Gives team to recognize outstanding NNS volunteers nominated by their peers. The event includes an award ceremony, swag and refreshments. In addition, Coastal Fermentory is donating 10% of its sales and 100% of the tips from the evening to Relay For Life. All volunteers and shipbuilders are encouraged to attend. It is open to the public. Nominate an NNS volunteer here. Voting closes on April 21.

For more information, email [email protected].

MAY 8

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to this in-person meeting. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills in a supportive, positive and learning environment. For more information, contact Nathaniel Colter or Jamar Skyles.

MAY 14

Please 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. Or use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app and enter code NNSB520 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]

MAY 17

Newport News Shipbuilding will be sending vibes from the 80s when they join forces with the American Cancer Society, sponsoring the 2025 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]

MAY 19

Please 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. Or use the Blood Donor American Red Cross app and enter code NNS888 to locate the drive, register and complete the RapidPass check-in on the day of the event.

Contact: [email protected]

MAY 22

JUNE 10

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JUNE 12

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to this in-person meeting. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills in a supportive positive learning environment. For more information, contact Nathaniel Colter or Jamar Skyles.

JUNE 17

Contact: [email protected]

JUNE 26