DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 1997                TAG: 9706100282

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HAMPTON ROADS [BRIEFS]

CHESAPEAKE

Great Bridge school

gives $3,700 to park

Students at Great Bridge Middle School-South presented a check for $3,700 to Northwest River Park Monday, bringing the total amount of money they have raised for the southern Chesapeake park to nearly $10,000.

This is the fourth year the students have participated in the ``March for Parks'' for the benefit of the Northwest River Park.

Bill Petree, the park supervisor, said the money will be used to purchase new boats for rental at the manmade lake within the public park.

``We're very appreciative of their help and tickled that they feel attachment, take ownership, of the park,'' Petree said. Newport News

Little boy slightly hurt

by falling out of window

A young boy fell Monday from a second-floor window in his house but was not seriously hurt, police reported.

The boy, who will turn 2 in August, was found awake, alert and crying after falling from the window around 6 p.m. on Culpepper Avenue, off Warwick Boulevard. He was in good condition Monday night in Riverside Hospital, with no broken bones, police said.

Police said the boy was playing with his 4-year-old brother when he got past a window screen, hung out the window from his waist, then fell at least 10 feet to a dresser below the window, then another 5 feet to the ground.

Police did not release the boy's name and did not say how he got out the window. They said no criminal charges are expected.

Police reminded parents to take certain precautions with windows in children's rooms: Open them from the top, not bottom; secure them at the bottom with safety pins available at most hardware stores; and teach children that screens, unlike windows, will collapse if they are leaned on.

NORFOLK

Conference offers seniors

options for a better life

More than 160 residents have registered for a half-day workshop to learn about housing alternatives, special health needs and volunteer and employment opportunities for senior citizens.

The workshop will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 312 Kempsville Road.

The senior educational conference is sponsored by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to assist seniors making informed decisions about their lifestyles. Norfolk City Council member Daun S. Hester will give the opening remarks.

Hebrew Academy opens

new technology center

The Hebrew Academy of Tidewater on Monday dedicated its new computer laboratory and Technology Centre and the $6.8 million expansion of its Virginia Beach campus.

About 50 people were present, including Mayor Meyera Oberndorf. William Pickens, project director of the school's Multi-Media Technology Program, provided a video conferencing demonstration.

Richard S. Marten, director of development, said the project should be finished by the end of the summer. The second phase of the school's multimillion-dollar three-phase development, which includes the construction of a theater and sports complex, will begin shortly thereafter.

PORTSMOUTH

Summer activities program

registration ends June 18

A deadline of June 18 has been set for registration in summer activities sponsored by the Portsmouth Parks and Recreation Department.

Programs for children of all ages are planned at a dozen city recreation centers and schools around the city from June 30 through Aug. 7. The daytime sessions will include activities for children ages 4 through 13. Evening programs for ages 14 to 17 will begin at 5 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center and Cavalier Manor.

Performing arts sessions for ages 10 to 17 will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kingman Heights and Port Norfolk.

In addition, therapeutic recreation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9 through Aug. 15 at City Park.

For information, call 393-8481.

ALSO. . . Virginia Beach - An all-class reunion for the Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School takes place this weekend with a black tie-optional dance on Saturday and picnic on Sunday.

The school served Virginia Beach's African-American students from 1938 to 1969.

Tickets for both events are available through Ticketmaster or by calling 460-3093. Deadline for purchase is Friday. MEMO: Staff writer Ida Kay Jordan contributed to this report.

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