2026 - 2027 Dues are due!
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.
Upcoming Events / Dates to Remember
Sep 5 (Sat) ODU Monarchs vs Norfolk State 6PM. A tribute to LtCol Shah '07, a dedicated Monarch, public servant, and true hero to take place.
Sep 8 (Tue) Board meeting at Webb Center at 9:30AM - All are welcome to attend. Speaker will be from College of Education.
Sep 13 (Sun) Welcome Reception with tour 2-4PM
Darden College of Education and Professional Studies.
Located at 4301 Hampton Blvd in the 5th floor conference room. Entrance on the Hampton Blvd Side.
Parking is available in the 43rd Street and Elkhorn Garage.
Sep 19 (Sat) The Blue Angels at NAS Oceana with the F-22 Demo Team, NextGen Eagles Aerobatic Team, U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team East, US Navy Legacy Flight and more!! Gates will open at 8 AM. The show begins at 10 AM and the famous Blue Angels perform at 3 PM. Sign up early.
Town-N-Gown have the best seats, under a tent with food and drink, and chairs available on the flight line at the rope - as close as you want to get! Bring your ear plugs! (members can RSVP to townngownodu@yahoo.com for reservations- Note: there is a charge of $35 by Credit Card Only - No Cash to cover food and drink as you enter the tent)
Sep 24 (Thur) 12:30 - 1:30 pm American Heart Walk at Kaufmann Hall
RSVP: linktr.ee/mforsber
Oct 3 (Sat) Time TBD and barring an emergency underway, TNG will Tour the USNS COMFORT T-AH 20 homeported in Norfolk since Commissioning on December 1, 1987 (the hospital ship). She has an active crew of 1277 and an inactive crew of 56. In 2025, the ship executed Continuing Promise 2025, again emphasizing partnership-building and direct care in the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Oct 4-8 (Sun-Thurs) ODU Literacy Festival
more information at: odu.edu/life/culture/arts/litfest
Oct 6 Board meeting at 9:30AM at Webb Center
Oct 15 (Thur) 7:30pm ODU vs Georgia Southern - 757 Under the Lights
Discounted tickets for members +1 - RSVP to townngownodu@yahoo.com
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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
