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UPCOMING EVENTS IN AND AROUND VIRGINIA BEACH
OCEAN COLLECTIONS BOAT TRIP Date/Time: June 19 through Aug. 28, every Wednesday, 1–2:15 p.m. Location: Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Cost: $22.95 for adults, $16.95 for kids ages 3–11, and free for children under 2 If you can’t get enough of the ocean, join the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center for a 75-minute cruise near the coast. Watch as educators use a trawl net to catch a variety of marine life for you to learn about up close, from stingrays to seahorses, before they’re released back into the ocean.
This summer, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy what Virginia Beach and the surrounding areas have to offer. From cultural festivals to haunted tours, keep these events on your radar during the upcoming month.
LATIN FEST Date/Time: June 21–22 Location: On the beach at 24th Street Cost: $5 Per Day
VIRGINIA STATE PARKS HISTORY AND CULTURE HAUNTED NIGHT HIKE Date/Time: June 15, 7–10 p.m. Location: False Cape State Park Cost: $10 per person This tour through False Cape State Park gives visitors and locals a look into the harrowing past of one of the last undeveloped stretches of Atlantic coast in the U.S. False Cape was notorious for ships running aground on its treacherous shores. On the night hike with a park ranger, you’ll get a chance to hear some of the many ghost stories associated with the cape as well.
If you’re looking for something a little closer to town, dance on over to Latin Fest. Immerse yourself in the Latin music experience from Salsa, Merengue, and Jazz bands on a massive stage to the multitude of delicious Latin American foods. Join in on the Zumba Marathon on Saturday the 22 at the 17th Street Park, and explore the vendors and activities at the 24th Street Park.
For more information on these events, check out VisitVirginiaBeach.com!
SOMETIMES ALL IT TAKES IS THE POWER OF WILL U nlikely P ro A thletes W ho B eat the O dds
The life of a professional athlete can seem like all glitz and glamour, shaking hands, kissing babies, and occasionally performing in the spotlight under a little bit of pressure. But for every athlete you see on your television screen, there are actually hundreds more in the minor leagues fighting against all odds to make it to the big stage. And some of those athletes have disadvantages that mean they have to work twice as hard just to get the same respect as those who’ve had an easier road. These professionals prove that sometimes all it takes to see your dreams come true is an ability to block out the noise, put your head down, and keep your disabilities from holding you back. Here are two athletes who did just that. BILLY MISKE: FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE Boxing is a sport of extreme violence and diligent strategy. To be a winner, you must be smart and physically capable. For a while, Billy Miske was both of those things — until he was diagnosed with the life-threatening Bright’s disease that severely affected his kidneys. Already considered a bit of an underdog, he chose to keep fighting to pay off his increasing medical debts and give his family a shot at a better life. As his disease progressed and he realized his days were numbered, fate pitted him against heavyweight Bill Brennan. Despite his doctor’s orders, and despite facing a much larger opponent
while he was literally at death’s door, Miske shocked the world by knocking Brennan out and delivering the dream Christmas that he’d promised his children in the process. He died a few days later, immortalized by his fighting spirit and refusal to quit.
JIM ABBOT
Photo by John Traub / Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Club [CC BY-SA 3.0]
JIM ABBOTT: NEVER NEEDED A HAND After being born without a right hand, the odds of Jim Abbott playing baseball in any capacity seemed slim, but Jim Abbott didn’t care about the odds. After developing a one-of-a-kind fielding routine where he would switch his glove from his shorter arm to his dominant one, Abbott took his talents all the way to the major leagues. Fans around the world watched as he turned his disability into a 10-year MLB career that included throwing a no-hitter in 1993 against the New York Yankees, which was one of the most remarkable accomplishments in baseball.
Sometimes the sky isn’t enough. Ultimately, the only limits that hold you back are the ones you set for yourself.
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