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	<title>Programs &amp; Activities &#8211; S-N IWLA</title>
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	<description>Suffolk-Nansemond Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America</description>
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		<title>August 2026 Member&#8217;s Meeting</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[wpadmin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For the August chapter dinner meeting, the kitchen crew served up a scrumptious meal of meatloaf, red potatoes, three bean salad, and assorted homemade desserts.  President Chris Ferguson is shown below swearing in the oath of office to chapter officers and board members; after which Vice President Shawn Bailes swore  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/august-2026-members-meeting/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CANCELED: Youth Scavenger Hunt June 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2>CANCELLATION NOTICE: </h2> <h2>The Chapter Youth Scavenger Hunt, originally scheduled for Sunday, June 21st, 2026 HAS BEEN CANCELED.</h2> <p>Any questions, please contact  chapter Youth Program Committee Chair, at or (757) 449-4910.</p> <p>See the flyer below for more information. To download a <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Scavenger-Hunt-Flyer.pdf">Printable PDF</a> (Adobe Portable Document format) of it,  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/chapter-youth-scavenger-hunt-scheduled-for-sunday-june-21st-2026-open-to-the-public/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>April 2026 Teddy Bear Hunt</title>
		<link>https://sniwla.org/sniwla/april-2026-teddy-bear-hunt/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Doxey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-45303 alignleft" src="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lores_IMG_4258-300x165.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="165" srcset="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lores_IMG_4258-300x165.jpg 300w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lores_IMG_4258-768x423.jpg 768w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lores_IMG_4258-150x83.jpg 150w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lores_IMG_4258-250x138.jpg 250w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lores_IMG_4258.jpg 952w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />The chapter held our annual Teddy Bear Hunt on April 18th. The weather was warm and clear, perfect for searching for Teddy Bears in our  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/april-2026-teddy-bear-hunt/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Recap of Chapter Road Cleanup on March 21st, 2026</title>
		<link>https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-chapter-road-cleanup-on-march-21st-2026/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[wpadmin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:27:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Message from James Bull, Chapter Adopt-A-Road Chair</em></p> <p>Virginia&#8217;s Adopt-a-Highway program enlists the support of over 20,000 residents in removing litter from Commonwealth roadsides. Running since the 1980s, this program is a key strategy in maintaining a positive travel experience for residents and visitors, and in preventing litter from entering local  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-chapter-road-cleanup-on-march-21st-2026/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Recap of the March, 2026 Chapter Dinner Meeting</title>
		<link>https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-the-march-2026-chapter-dinner-meeting/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[wpadmin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-45254 size-medium" style="font-size: 16px;" src="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e-300x291.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="291" srcset="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e-300x291.jpg 300w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e-1024x993.jpg 1024w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e-768x744.jpg 768w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e-1536x1489.jpg 1536w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e-150x145.jpg 150w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e-155x150.jpg 155w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_3279e.jpg 1860w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p>For the March monthly chapter dinner meeting,  the kitchen crew served meatball subs with hoagie rolls, tossed salad,  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-the-march-2026-chapter-dinner-meeting/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Recap of Chapter Build a Birdhouse Youth Event on 03-14-2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On Saturday, March 14th, 2026, the Suffolk-Nansemond Chapter of the IWLA&#8217;s Youth Committee held an open-to-the-public bird house building event for children at the club park.   A total of five children attended.  Two children were members (Tiny Ikes), two were invited guests, and one responded to club advertisement.</p> <p>Each child  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-chapter-build-a-birdhouse-youth-event-on-03-14-2026/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Chapter Youth Teddy Bear Hunt Scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026 (Open-to-the-Public)</title>
		<link>https://sniwla.org/sniwla/chapter-youth-teddy-bear-hunt-scheduled-for-saturday-april-18th-2026-open-to-the-public/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[wpadmin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Chapter&#8217;s annual Teddy Bear Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026. To sign up for this open-to-the-public event, please contact Mr. Chris Trimpey, our chapter Youth Program Committee Chair, at or (757) 449-4910.</p> <p>See the flyer below for more information. To download a <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Teddy-Bear-Hunt-Flyer-rev-03-11-2026.pdf">Printable PDF</a> (Adobe Portable Document  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/chapter-youth-teddy-bear-hunt-scheduled-for-saturday-april-18th-2026-open-to-the-public/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Recap of the February, 2026 Chapter Dinner Meeting</title>
		<link>https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-the-february-2026-chapter-dinner-meeting/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[wpadmin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-45205 size-thumbnail alignright" style="font-size: 16px;" src="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lores_Chili_IMG_3061-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-45206 size-medium" src="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lores_Chili_IMG_3060-300x206.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="206" srcset="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lores_Chili_IMG_3060-300x206.jpg 300w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lores_Chili_IMG_3060-768x528.jpg 768w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lores_Chili_IMG_3060-150x103.jpg 150w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lores_Chili_IMG_3060-218x150.jpg 218w, https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lores_Chili_IMG_3060.jpg 852w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />For the February 2026 chapter dinner meeting, Chapter Food Chair Claudia Powell  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-the-february-2026-chapter-dinner-meeting/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Recap of the January, 2026 Chapter Dinner Meeting</title>
		<link>https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-the-january-2026-chapter-dinner-meeting/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[wpadmin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-45163 size-thumbnail" src="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lores_members-meeting-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />About 40 chapter members showed up at the January 21st monthly dinner meeting. The Kitchen Crew served up a delicious meal of pork barbeque, buns, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, tea, and a variety of homemade desserts.</p> <p>After the  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/recap-of-the-january-2026-chapter-dinner-meeting/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Build your own Birdhouse Youth Activity Scheduled for Saturday, March 14th, 2026 (Open to the Public)</title>
		<link>https://sniwla.org/sniwla/build-your-own-birdhouse-youth-activity-scheduled-for-saturday-march-14th-2026-open-to-the-public/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[wpadmin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The first Youth event for 2026 will be conducted on <strong>Saturday, March 14th from 10AM to 12pm Noon</strong>. This &#8220;Build your own Birdhouse&#8221; activity is focused on Tiny IKEs from ages 3-10 and is OPEN TO THE PUBIC this year.</p> <p>To register for the event, please contact: Mr. Milton Chalkley  … <a href="https://sniwla.org/sniwla/build-your-own-birdhouse-youth-activity-scheduled-for-saturday-march-14th-2026-open-to-the-public/"> Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#8594; </span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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