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CALENDAR - THIS WEEK
Beginning Computer Classes for Adults
Tue May 13 10:30 am
Have computer questions and don't know where to begin? Come by the library and we'll help you get started! East End Libr...
open mic @ Poe's Pub
Tue May 13 8:30 pm
acoustic open mic at Poe's Pub on East Main, hosted by Jim Daab. Sign up is at 8:30, music starts at 9, goes until clos...
CAPS Meeting / Public Safety Meeting
Wed May 14 7:00 pm
@EDI (701 N 25th St.)
Church Hill Creative Homemakers Society
Sat May 17 4:00 pm
Lower floor of Leigh Street Church (517 North 25th Street)

CLASSIFIEDS
Wanted: single bedroom (kitch & laund pref.) apt. Would like small carriage/guest house (detached from other aptmts.) as I regularly read and do research. Price range is $650max w/ some or all util. Please call at (804) 484-0500 and leave a message.
425 N. 31st St $37500 Totally unique New Orleans flair! 5 BR+office, 2 full baths, one w/ 100 yr old clawfoot! New kitchen, beautiful details. Call Shannon w/ RE/MAX Commonwealth 4840367. shannonharrington.net for pics. Thanks!
WANTED: Friend seeks Church Hill apartment. Can pay up to $600 max. Any leads would be appreciated. Call 649-1913 and leave massage.
For rent - 517 N. 24th - Renovated historic 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home; security, off-street parking, no dogs. $1200/mo. Call 804-745-2173
For Sale 5207 Blue Ridge Ave, Fulton Hill Beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow features updated kitchen & bath, central heat & AC, appliances convey, 2 car garage, driveway, full front porch, fully fenced double lot Contact Heather O'Sullivan 514-3197
ASID Designer White Elephant Auction & Sale: furniture, fabrics, art & accessories. Silent Auction: 6/20 6-9pm $10. Tent Sale: 6/21 8am-1pm Free. To benefit Habitat for Humanity and ASID VA. Location: Noland Co., 2101 Staples Mill Rd, 23230. 370-5616.
1 yr old Kenmore Stainless Steel refrigerator ONLY. (no freezer compartment) size is about 20 cubic inches. Great as 2nd frig in garage for drinks or extra food frig!! In excellent condition - Asking $350. Please call Karen 226-2249
For Sale: Precor Elyptical EFX 5.19 1.5 yrs old Barely used (of course)! New Online Now $2700. Bought new at Elite Fitness. Asking $1800.00 Call Karen 226-2249
We are selling a 1998 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan. All leather interior, power door locks, power sun roof, CD player & AM/FM radio, 145k. We are asking for $6,000.00 OBO. Please email for pictures or if interested or you can call at 804-502-6723.
Black Jeep hardtop - $650 excellent condition except back window is broken. These sell new for about 2 grand. Call Shannon at 484 0367 if interested. Thanks!
FRAME NATION in Shockoe Bottom. Design global. Frame local. We offer the largest & finest selection of custom picture frame styles in Richmond, with on site parking. All work performed by an Award Winning MCPF. www.FrameNation.net - 804.643.7263
Polosko Custom Woodworks Design/Build kitchens,vanities,furniture,bookcases etc. Anthony 814-0932 Polosko@yahoo.com
Intuitive Consultant/Psychic Medium. Readings by email, IM, or phone. Visit www.orbitalempathy.com
Need estate sale services or have items to consign? Since 1999, Susan's Selections has conducted in-home estate sales. And our shop at 8008 Staples Mill Rd is open Thurs & Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm. Call 232-6480 or Roy@SusansSelections.com.
Helping seniors downsize and move since 1998, More Than Moving For Seniors is a full-service senior move management company. We sort, pack, move, unpack, set up the new home and clear out houses. Call 232-6480 or Susan@MoreThanMovingInc.com
Don't park your scooter at VCU! Find out more.
http://www.skiviez.com, The Men's Underwear Authority. Local, fun company. Coupon CHPN15 good for 15% off non-sale items.




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archive for February, 2006


February 2, 2006

nonfatal shooting in Mosby

A man was wounded in the leg when shots were fired from a burgundy car at Accommodation and Gay Streets in an incident that may be linked to a shooting on Southside earlier in the evening. [via]

February 2, 2006

1120 North 22nd demolished after all

After a seeming reprieve, the house at 1120 North 22nd was demolished yesterday.

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February 4, 2006

unsubstantiated

I’ve heard recently that 1) there have a been a rash of day-time burglaries around the 1000 block of 22nd Street (quickly in and out, through the back door), 2) that there have been recent rezoning requests for some of the light-industrial areas between 17th and 18th at Clay Street (to allow for commercial and residential use [aka apartments and condos]), and 3) that Ellwood-Thompson’s has bought the old Chimbo Mart.

February 4, 2006

February’s Church Hill Newsletter now available

The Feb.2006 Church Hill Newsletter, the monthly newsletter published by the Church Hill Association, is now out at all of the usual spots.

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February 5, 2006

Mary Wingfield Scott’s Old Richmond Neighborhoods

I picked up Paul Clemens’ Made in Detroit and Mary Wingfield Scott’s Houses of Old Richmond at the library on 25th street yesterday. I’d heard an interview with Clemens on NPR a while back and his story of growing up in Detroit during the demographic and economic changes of the 1970s and 1980s is interesting. Scott’s book is beautiful, but not as beautiful and weird as her Old Richmond Neighborhoods.

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February 6, 2006

No Parking Here to Corner

The RTD’s Street Beat looks into the ‘No Parking Here to Corner’ signs at Broad and 27th Streets.

February 7, 2006

JPOCK at Schindler Gallery

A show of new paintings by Jamie Pocklington at Eric Schindler Gallery opens this coming Friday at 7pm.

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February 7, 2006

robbery suspect shot

An armed suspect was shot last night and later apprehended by Richmond Police officers who foiled an attempted robbery of the Family Dollar store in the 1800 block of Creighton Road. [via]

February 7, 2006

Union Hill Civic Association announces Neighborhood Meeting

The Union Hill Civic Association will hold a ‘Neighborhood Meeting’ at 2108 East Leigh Street this Sunday (Feb.12) from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Some of the topics to be discussed include: association organization, streets and sidewalks, trees, and crime &safety. RSVP to wholly_mary@hotmail.com or 649.3764

February 8, 2006

corner store granted limited license thanks to community efforts

As a follow-up to Fight This Corner Store and 1,000,000 bottle bags: the store in question has been offered a license despite the neighborhood protest.

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February 8, 2006

green on the hill

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is offering a 2-day workshop on Community Greening Efforts (community gardening, urban
forestry, etc.) on March 17-18th at St. John’s Church (flyer .pdf). In other news, Tricycle Gardens announced The First Tricycle Gardens Annual Silent Auction &
Dinner Fundraiser Dance Party
for March 11th (flyer .pdf).

February 9, 2006

Crime Prevention Academy info

The RPD’s Crime Prevention Academy is a free nine-hour program that covers a wide range of law enforcement topics, with an emphasis on crime prevention and the many police resources that are available to the public. The next 3-session program meets March 9th, 14th, and 16th with a deadline to apply of March 1. Contact Officer Cynthia Weaver at 804-646-6754 for more information or to sign up.

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February 10, 2006

a question about a funny smell

A reader asks: “I live over at 25th and Franklin, I was wondering if you guys knew why it smells of sewage here every 2 weeks. Like this morning it really stinks of sewage again and it kind of thickly hangs in the air throughout the morning and afternoon. Has anyone ever mentioned this before?”

February 10, 2006

local man man robs bank, gets caught

Isaac Millington, of North 31st Street, has been arrested and charged with the February 7th BB&T bank robbery in Mechanicsville. [via]

February 12, 2006

Metropolitan Richmond at Prayer this Thursday

This Thursday marks the celebration and opening rally of “Metropolitan Richmond at Prayer,” an areawide union of souls that has been more than a year in the making. The 10 a.m. ceremony will be staged at Richmond Hill.

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