July 29, 2010
Best & Worst 2010
Richmond Magazine’s Best & Worst 2010 issue is out and gives some local recognition: Dr.Jack/Church Hill Animal Hospital got a runner-up for “Best Veterinarian”, Millie’s picked up “Best Brunch Menu” and tied for “Best Downtown Restaurant”, Church Hill got #2 for “Worst Neighborhood or Street to Live on When It Snows” and for “Best Established and/or Historic Neighborhood”, and CHPN scored “Best Neighborhood Blog”.
July 29, 2010
Volunteer to check on your elderly neighbors
The city of Richmond’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor program is currently recruiting volunteers to conduct well-being checks on the city’s elderly and disabled population during periods of extreme temperatures and to assist the city in operating cooling shelters when the temperature reaches or exceeds the 95 degree mark.
July 29, 2010
Monsters vs Aliens tomorrow night in Jefferson Park
It’s Movie Night at Jefferson Park this Friday, July 30. The movie is free and should start around 8:30PM. Monsters vs. Aliens @ Jefferson Hill Park, 21st and East Marshall Streets. For more information, call 804-646-5733
July 28, 2010
National Night out festivities include cookouts, a movie, and a bike ride
The 27th Annual National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, with events all across the East End, Richmond, and the country. Come on out, have a snack, and meet your neighbors!
July 28, 2010
Contractor for a renovation?
A reader writes in seeking:
“recommendations on contractors who have either done extensive home renovations or built additions in our neighborhood. More particularly, I’m looking for contractors who fall outside ‘the usual suspects’ of Church Hill.”
July 27, 2010
Route 5 meeting on Thursday
A public meeting on a transportation plan for Route 5 from 7th Street downtown to South Laburnum Avenue in eastern Henrico County will be held this Thursday from 6-8PM at Varina High School (7053 Messer Road). The plan is intended to address mobility, access, and safety for roads, mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. Word has it that the powers-that-be are considering running the Virginia Capital Trail along the shoulder of Route 5 through Henrico, rather than as a separate path as elsewhere.
July 27, 2010
CAR feedback meeting set for Monday
Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille will be hosting a community meeting on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 6:00PM at the Family Resource Center located at 2405 Jefferson Avenue to obtain feedback on the CAR Recommendations. Councilman Bruce Tyler and City Staff will be present to review and discuss the CAR Recommendations. This is an opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations prior to a paper going to City Council.
July 27, 2010
Adopt-a-tree deadline is September 1
The city’s Adopt-a-Tree Program applications (PDF) has a new deadline of of September 1. From the Department of Urban Forestry website:
Residents may participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Parks & Recreation Foundation which will go toward planting a new tree or trees. Additionally, participants agree to water the tree for the first two years as outlined in the Tree Maintenance Agreement. Applications for the Adopt-A-Tree are due by [September 1]. Trees are planted late November through the end of February. For additional information please refer to Frequently Asked Questions and the Approved Tree Planting List.
July 27, 2010
Another scooter stolen in the night
Word of *another* scooter theft:
I live on 27th street and last night my scooter was stolen from right in front of my house! The thief cut the cable lock and walked right off with it. It’s bubble gum pink so it really stands out. If anyone sees someone walking or pushing a bubble gum pink scooter PLEASE CALL THE POLICE! I have already filed a police report this morning so hopefully the police will find it and the jerk who stole it.
July 26, 2010
Storm Water Notices hitting mailboxes
The 2010 Storm Water Notices are arriving in the mail. As the notice says, “THIS IS NOT A BILL”, merely notice of what your will be when the bill comes due (which was in October in 2009).
July 25, 2010
Lost any poodles?
Dan writes in to say “I found a pair of poodles roaming up and down Broad Street at Chimborazo.” Send an email or call (804)201-5050 if you know anything about ‘em.
July 25, 2010
RRHA Spirit summer 2010 issue now out
The summer 2010 issue of the RRHA Spirit (PDF) went out recently and includes info on RRHA Awards 2010 Tomorrow’s Promise Scholarships; improvements being made at Creighton, Randolph, and Fulton Apartments; the new Whitcomb Health Resource Center; Home ownership programs; youth Scuba diving activities; and photos from the Gilpin Court Bike-a-thon and East End Charrette.
July 24, 2010
Report and track potholes, overgrown lots, abandoned cars, non-functioning street lights, trash/bulk pick-ups, and illegal dumping
At some point, the city launched a website for reporting priority issues such as potholes, overgrown lots, abandoned cars, non-functioning street lights, non-functioning traffic lights, trash/bulk pick-ups, and illegal dumping.
July 24, 2010
This week’s calendar
2010 St.John’s Reenactment Series; City Council Formal Meeting; CAR meeting; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Beginner’s Yoga; Fairfield Court Tenants Council; Movie Night at Jefferson Park; MORE…
July 23, 2010
Moving sale on 30th Street
Moving sale on Saturday and Sunday from 8-10AM at 18 N 30th St:
Come early because it will not last long. Black oval table with 4 chairs (make offer). Butcher block table with 3 chairs and a bench (make offer). Dark blue leather reclining chair (make offer). Black sofa (make offer). Washer and dryer, large load (make offer). No crazy low offers please. The items are not junk.