BADMINTON

1:30 a.m.

• USA — Group Play: Singles, Doubles

4:30 a.m.

• E! — Group Play: Singles, Doubles

6 a.m.

• USA — Group Play: Singles, Doubles

9:05 a.m.

• USA — Group Play: Singles, Doubles

BASKETBALL

2:30 a.m.

• CNBC — Men’s Group A: Australia vs. Spain

8:15 a.m.

• CNBC — Men’s Group B: France vs. Brazil

12:15 p.m.

• CNBC — Men’s Group A: Greece vs. Canada

5 p.m.

• USA — Men’s Group B: Germany vs. Japan

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

5 a.m.

• NBC — Pool Play

1 p.m.

• NBC — Pool Play

8 p.m.

• USA — Pool Play

BOXING

2 p.m.

• CNBC — Women’s Bantam Eliminations & more

CANOEING

9 a.m.

• E! — Slalom: Women’s Kayak Heats

6:30 p.m.

• USA — Slalom: Men’s Canoe Heats

CYCLING

6 a.m.

• NBC — Women’s Time Trial

7:45 a.m.

• USA — Men’s Time Trial

2 p.m.

• NBC — Men’s Time Trial

DIVING

3 a.m.

• TELEMUNDO — Diving and volleyball

8 p.m.

• NBC — Primetime in Paris (July 27)

EQUESTRIAN

12:30 a.m.

• USA — Eventing: Dressage

1:30 p.m.

• E! — Eventing: Dressage

FENCING

2 p.m.

• USA — Women’s Epee & Men’s Sabre Bronze/Gold Finals

FIELD HOCKEY

10:30 a.m.

• CNBC — Women’s Group: USA vs. Argentina

GYMNASTICS

2 a.m.

• E! — Men’s Qualifying Subdivision 1

6:30 a.m.

• E! — Men’s Qualifying Subdivision 2

8 a.m.

• NBC — Men’s Qualifying Subdivision 2

11 a.m.

• E! — Men’s Qualifying Subdivision 3

8 p.m.

• NBC — Primetime in Paris (July 27)

HANDBALL

7 a.m.

• CNBC — Men’s Group Play

ROWING

Midnight

• USA — Heats: Double, Quadruple & more

4:15 a.m.

• USA — Heats: Double, Quadruple & more

7:15 p.m.

• USA — Heats: Double, Quadruple & more

RUGBY

6:35 a.m.

• CNBC — Men’s Semifinals

7 a.m.

• NBC — Men’s Semifinal

10 a.m.

• CNBC — Men’s Bronze Final

10:45 a.m.

• NBC — Men’s Bronze, Gold Finals

4 p.m.

• USA — Men’s Bronze, Gold Finals

SHOOTING

2 a.m.

• CNBC — Mixed Team Air Rifle Final

2:30 p.m.

• CNBC — Mixed Team Air Rifle Final

SKATEBOARDING

3:45 a.m.

• CNBC — Men’s Street: Preliminary Round

8:30 a.m.

• NBC — Men’s Street: Final

SOCCER

6 a.m.

• TELEMUNDO — Dominican Republic vs. Spain
• UNIVERSO — Argentina vs. Iraq

8 a.m.

• TELEMUNDO — Ukraine vs. Morocco
• UNIVERSO — Uzbekistan vs. Egypt

10 a.m.

• TELEMUNDO — New Zealand vs. USA
• UNIVERSO — Israel vs. Paraguay
• USA — Men’s Group A: New Zealand vs. USA

Noon

• TELEMUNDO — Franci vs. Guinea
• UNIVERSO — Japan vs. Malí

SWIMMING

2 a.m.

• USA — Heats: Men’s & Women’s 4x100m Free & more

7:30 a.m.

• NBC — Heats: Men’s & Women’s 4x100m Free & more

11:30 a.m.

• NBC — Finals: Men’s & Women’s 400m Free & more

8 p.m.

• NBC — Primetime in Paris (July 27)

TABLE TENNIS

10:10 a.m.

• E! — M&W Singles: Prelims & more

VOLLEYBALL

3 a.m.

• TELEMUNDO — Diving and volleyball

4:45 a.m.

• USA — Men’s Pool Play

Noon

• USA — Men’s Pool Play

WATER POLO

5 a.m.

• E! — Women’s Group: Netherlands vs. Hungary

6:30 a.m.

• USA — Women’s Group: USA vs. Greece

9:45 a.m.

• NBC — Women’s Group: Greece vs. USA

3 p.m.

• USA — Women’s Group: USA vs. Greece

The city uses the National Community Survey, which was developed by National Research Center at Polco. The survey captures opinions on the economy, mobility, community design, utilities, safety, natural environment, inclusivity, engagement and other elements of Williamsburg’s overall livability, according to a news release.

The results are intended to show Williamsburg’s strengths, areas of improvement and what matters most to residents. The city will also be able to see how its performance compares to other communities across the country.

Randomly selected households recently started receiving postcards indicating they have been invited to participate in the survey. They can fill out the survey online or wait for a paper survey to arrive in the mail. On Aug. 7, the online survey opens to all residents and will be available until Aug. 28.

The NCS survey is the first of several public input opportunities as city leaders gather feedback and data in the process to develop the 2025/2026 Goals, Initiatives, and Outcomes, a plan that lays out city priorities for the next two years.

The show — in the main and middle galleries — will feature the work of 13 artists and artisans showing off multiple painting mediums, photography, fiber art, mixed media, collage and more.

“Co-op shows offer our member artists the opportunity to exhibit multiple works in their own designated spaces,” Janis Wood, WCAC president, said in a news release. “This gives our visitors an opportunity to get a better feel for the style and capabilities of each participating artist. If an artist’s body of work evokes an emotional response in the viewer, it’s likely to be a good fit in the home.”

The artists also work at the center and hold demos during the run of the show, Wood said.

Running concurrently in the Fireside Gallery will be the annual “Camera to Brush and Beyond” exhibit, “where artists and artisans interpret in their own mediums and styles photographs submitted by member photographers,” the release said. Both the original photograph and its interpretation are hung side-by-side at the exhibit.

Next to the Fireside Gallery, the Artisan Corner features new works in fiber art, jewelry, ceramics and other unique 3D artwork. WCAC, located at 110 Westover Ave., is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WCAC is also accepting artwork for its regional juried show, which runs Sept. 18 through Nov. 1. WCAC members and artists in the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas are invited to submit up to three original works. Entries will be processed through EntryThingy.com, including applications, image files and payment, and are due by July 26.

Artworks completed on or after Jan. 1, 2021, that have not been previously shown at WCAC are eligible for entry. All media, styles, techniques and original family-friendly subject matter are eligible.

Full details are available at visitwcac.org/programs/exhibits/juried-regional-art-show or by calling WCAC at 757-229-4949.

The full text of President Biden’s letter to the nation:

Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

July 21, 2024

My Fellow Americans,

Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation.

Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans. We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. American has never been better positioned to lead than we are today.

I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We’ve protected and preserved our Democracy. And we’ve revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.

It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.

I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.

For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all who have worked so hard to see me reelected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me.

I believe today what I always have: that there is noting America can’t do — when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America.

Joe Biden

The free event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon at New Quarter Park in York County, is an effort to bring together scientists, naturalists, volunteers and community members to record the number of living things in certain areas during a specific time. All ages are welcome to come help.

More than 45 volunteers from 12 different environmental/conservation organizations in the Williamsburg area are joining in the effort, which also celebrates World Nature Conservation Day.

“During this BioBlitz, participants will have the opportunity to explore the diverse habitats of New Quarter Park, including its forests, wetlands, meadows, and the scenic Queens Creek,” the conservation district says on the event website. “The event will be an immersive and exciting educational experience that celebrates the park’s rich biodiversity.”

The event will also include bird, insect, plant and tree walks around the park, located at 1000 Lakeshead Drive in York County. For more information, visit shorturl.at/srZKD.

Parking at downtown city garages is $10.

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If you go

When:  2 to 11 p.m.

Where: Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Drive, Norfolk.

The York County Resolves was a resolution created by the Committee of Safety to protest English taxation in 1774.

At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, historian Jim Gallagher will portray Thomas Nelson Jr., at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Gallagher will reenact the speech Nelson gave 250 years ago, encouraging citizens to protest the British crown and its policies.

The evening will also include live music and discussion. The event is hosted by the Williamsburg-Yorktown American Revolution Round Table and the Yorktown Commemoration Committee in partnership with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission.

Gallagher will repeat his performance on the steps of York Hall at 301 Main St. at 11 a.m. on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 18th-century interpreters, musicians and storytellers will entertain visitors to Historic Yorktown.

Both events are part of the Virginia 250 commemorations in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. For more on upcoming events, visit visityorktown.org/va250.

The change is due to increased administrative and contract costs for curbside recycling. To make the service self-supporting, a fee increase is needed. This is the first time the fee has increased since the program began in 2019.

According to the county, the recycling industry has been affected by labor problems; fuel price increases; vehicle/equipment purchase and maintenance price increases; prolonged delays in receiving parts; contamination by non-recyclables; and a rise in the price of processing recyclables.

For more information, visit jamescitycountyva.gov/4088/recycling-rates-are-changing. Customers who wish to make changes to their recycling service can visit jamescitycountyva.gov/3677/curbside-recycling-start-discontinue-ser or call 757-253-6700.

Mal Vincent, who worked for decades for The Virginian-Pilot and later the Daily Press, died in 2021 at age 83. For nearly two decades, he hosted the series at the Naro and entertained sold-out crowds with his stories of meeting many of the stars. The movies in this year’s cycle are Mal’s favorites pulled from previous rotations or films he planned to share, organizers said in a news release.

“No one can fill his shoes, but we’ll do our best to do justice to his memory and to the movies he adored,” the release stated.

Below is the schedule with friends and colleagues of Mal continuing the talks. The films are shown Mondays at 7 p.m. when hosts start their introductions and the following Tuesdays at 1 p.m., but without the hosts.

“The Philadelphia Story” (1940)

Monday; presenter Danny Epperson

“The Odd Couple” (1968)

July 15; presenter Joe Flanagan

“Father of the Bride” (1950)

July 22; presenter Mike Gooding

“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962)

July 29; presenter Page Laws

“Harvey” (1950)

Aug. 5; presenter Terry Lindvall

“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969)

Aug. 12; presenter Jim Newsom

“To Catch a Thief” (1955)

Aug.19; presenter Christopher Palestrant

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If you go

Where: Naro Expanded Cinema, 1507 Colley Ave., Norfolk

When: Monday through Aug. 20

Tickets: $11; discounts for those 65 and older and 12 and younger.

Details: narocinema.com

The Virginia Department of Transportation announced a reduced service earlier this week because of staffing shortages. On Friday, VDOT said the ferry will remain under the schedule that went into effect May 27 to accommodate the increase in ferry passengers during the summer travel season.

VDOT said the schedule would remain “as staffing and vessel resources allow.”

The free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry runs seven days a week, 365 days a year, across the James River between Jamestown and Surry. The trip takes about 20 minutes. For more information, including the schedule, visit JSFerry.org.

VDOT is still trying fill vacancies for the ferry, including the chief engineer position. For more information on available positions and to apply, visit VDOT’s careers page online at shorturl.at/xlSun.