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TOWN - N - GOWN
Purpose Statement
Town-N-Gown is an independent, informal association of men and women dedicated to developing a mutual understanding between Old Dominion University and the various civilian and military communities of Greater Hampton Roads.
Membership is open to all, and dues are $25 (single or double, same address) per year. Town-N-Gown provides an opportunity for area citizens and military neighbors to join the academic community for many diverse activities.
The organization is composed of townspeople (TOWN), military personnel (“N” for national defense forces), and university personnel (GOWN). Town-N-Gown, by presenting programs and organizing joint activities, offers its members the opportunity to increase their awareness of and appreciation for the total community with its many assets.
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Upcoming Events / Dates to Remember
Nov 10 9:30am Town-N-Gown Board meeting at Webb Center
Sunstruck
November 4
6:30pm Doors open and tickets available
7:00-8:15pm Showtime
Tickets: $5
@ Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium / ODU
In this NASA funded show, take a journey to discover the "star" of our solar system (pun intended). While the Sun may be an average star, we want you to be Sunstruck!, by just how magnificent it really is. Learn about its mass, composition, and structure. See how it produces all its light and heat. Discover how it powers itself for billions of years and the next stages of its stellar evolution.
Recommended Ages 6+
A GIANT, inflatable sculpture of the star at the center of our solar system — will take center stage for the Barry Art Museum’s Sixth Annual Public Arts Festival on November 6 and 7 outside the museum on 43rd Street in Norfolk, Virginia.
At a scale of 1:200 million, Luke Jerram’s “Helios” will make its North American debut for the festival, which runs from 5-9 p.m. each night and is free and open to the public.
Nov 6 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Kaufman Mall
Everyone is invited to hear guest speaker, Vice Admiral (Ret) Doug G. Perry, recent Commander, NATO’s Joint Force Command Norfolk; Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet; and NATO’s Director Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of Excellence (Change of Commands took place on September 24, 2026). This ceremony is a solemn and respectful event designed to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Keep up with happenings at ODU by joining us!
Town-N-Gown members are always welcome at the board meetings as well as attending any associated scheduled tours. We will normally invite ODU professionals to make a presentation just after the scheduled monthly board meetings. Plan to be there at 11:00am to hear the speaker.
Contact Jo Hayden at jthaydn@gmail.com for details and to RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you at ALL Town-N-Gown programs & events!!
Town-N-Gown Awards Dinner May 19, 2026
Donations by Town-N-Gown May 19, 2026
