archive for June, 2007
June 1, 2007
Jay Frank to guest chef at Jumpin J’s
Jumpin J’s is proud to announce that Jay Frank, one of Richmond’s premire chefs, will be the guest chef on Saturday, June 9th. They are taking reservations.
June 2, 2007
200 motorcycles?
The Tuskegee Airmen Motorcycle Club of Virginia came through on their Second Annual Ride for ChildSavers.
June 2, 2007
Mo’Book Mo’Bike Mobile today at MLK
Books on Wheels stopped at MLK Middle School today and fixed a bunch of bikes and gave away a bunch of books. They’ll be returning the area in a few weeks as part of their tour of Richmond’s libraries, with a stop at the East End Library on June 20th.
June 3, 2007
this week’s calendar
Jefferson Park Yardsale; UHOP’s Unity in the Community; guest chef at J’s; more…
June 4, 2007
as seen from New York
A New York Times travel article from June 1, Richmond’s Old South Roots Are Never Far Away, wraps up with a visit to St.John’s Church.
June 5, 2007
Fairfield Elementary is doing ok
Today’s RTD has a long look at Fairfield Elementary School, School is an SOL success.
June 5, 2007
free dance program for girls
There is a great opportunity for girls (ages 8 to 18) to participate in a free three week dance program offered at the Family Resource Center at 2405 Jefferson Ave 23223. The classes will be held on Saturday June 9th, 16th , and 24th from 10-12 p.m. A free performance for friends, family and community members will be held on Sunday, June 24th 3-5 p.m. in front of the eye catching murals painted by ART180.
June 5, 2007
Union Hill/Jefferson Park community yardsale
There will be a Union Hill/Jefferson Park Community Yard Sale this Saturday, June 9th. This will be a multi-family/community yardsale. Set up your stuff in front of your own house or join your neighbors in the vacant lot next to 508 North 22nd Street. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and downsize all that junk you have collected over the years.
June 5, 2007
a different type of neighborhood market?
Marketplace ran a story this evening, Corner stores on the edge, about how corner stores change (or don’t) as neighborhoods change around them.
June 7, 2007
influential pastor passes
The Richmond Free Press is carrying a long above-the-headline memorial for Dr.Darrel Rollins, long-time pastor of the Thirty-First Street Baptist Church and “voice for social justice”, who died on Tuesday.
June 7, 2007
the future of the Robinson Theater?
Rumor has it that the long empty Robinson Theater @ 2903 Q Street has been bought by a group of ministers with the intent to convert the property into a church.
June 8, 2007
West’s call for change stymied
7th District School Board representative Keith West called for a vote of no confidence in board chairman George Braxton last night, though West was the only yes vote on the 9 member board. “If we keep doing the same things, we’re going to end up with similar or worse results,” said West. [via]
June 8, 2007
7th District Town Hall Meeting set for June 16th
A 7th District Town Hall Meeting hosted by Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn has been announced for 11AM on Saturday, June 16th at Chimborazo Elementary School (3000 East Marshall Street). Agenda items include Echo Harbor and other community concerns.
June 10, 2007
updated classifieds
The main classifieds pages for For Sale/Wanted and Housing now include listings pulled from Craig’s List. Listings submitted through chpn will always be at the top of the list.
June 12, 2007
looking at a neighborhood in bloom
The dedication of the new little park at 23rd, Short Q, and Carrington Streets tomorrow will also serve as an opportunity for Better Housing Coalition to display some of their work with tours of new and renovated houses in the Fairmount, Union Hill, and Church Hill North neighborhoods. Mayor Wilder, Councilperson McQuinn, BHC Executive Director TK Somanath (and others) will speak, and a lunch will be provided.
