archive for March, 2008
March 1, 2008
Fundamentals of Brick Repointing and Repair & Introduction to Porch Repair and Reconstruction
Two classes, Fundamentals of Brick Repointing and Repair and Introduction to Porch Repair and Reconstruction, are being offered by the Pythagoras School for Skilled Building Craftsmanship in conjunction with the Historic Jackson Ward Association, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Davies Masonry and Restoration Inc. The classes will be held from 8AM-4PM daily on April 7-11 and April 14-18 (respectively) and will take place at 1 West Duval Street.
March 1, 2008
a walk on the grubby side
A team of representatives from the First Precinct and Sector 113 met neighborhood representatives and went for a walk though the alleys and streets of a section of Fairmount this morning. Dumping grounds, open vacant houses, and illegal boarding houses were noted and observed. A similar walk down Venable Street is planned for Sector 111 @3PM today; meet at the First Precinct to participate.
March 1, 2008
the once and future BBQ joint
Something as yet undetermined will be coming to the former site of Jumpin’ Js; rumor has BBQ coming to the former Rib Town USA; It Must Be Heaven has to open some day right?; Y’all’s Grill should be opening in the former Malone’s Place by the end of the month.
March 3, 2008
this week’s calendar
Recycling; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; Liberty Lecture Series 2008 - Woody Holton; CHA Board Meeting; Venable Street clean-up; MORE…
March 3, 2008
East End dump now collects hazardous waste
The city’s new hazardous waste collection center operates during normal dump house (7AM-4:30PM during the week and 9AM-2PM Saturdays). Residents can dispose of waste solvents and paints; gasoline and other fuels; propane tanks; household cleaners; herbicides and pesticides; and other items. [via]
March 4, 2008
trash talk
A brief interview with Acting Director of the Department of Public Works Rosemary Green outlining the new ordinance regarding city residents responsibilities for timely removal and placement of Supercans and recycling bins from the public rights of way.
March 6, 2008
lost dog
Lost black and white English setter, Eli, who is very friendly. Last seen in Church Hill on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, around Franklin and 27th Streets, near Libby Hill Park, wearing a leather collar with metal America flags. Please contact Jon at 804-229-6232 or Tayne at 804-840-7346.
March 7, 2008
heating and cooling your old house
ACORN is pleased to offer a new “Fix-It-Up” workshop: Heating and Cooling Your Old House. There are many different ways to heat and cool historic homes but what is the best way to keep the integrity of your home and still accomplish this goal? Justin Nelson, with Dominion Heating & Air Conditioning will provide some direction for homeowners on how to improve upon an existing system or how to successfully install a new, energy efficient system for your house while maintaining the historic integrity of your home.
March 7, 2008
robbery and shooting on Fairmount Ave
An unidentified man was shot in the hip shortly after 4AM in the 1800 block of Fairmount Avenue. The victim told police that he was robbed by 3 men armed with a rifle and pistols. [via]
March 7, 2008
Union Hill clean-up RESCHEDULED to 3/22
On behalf of the Union Hill Civic Association, the Friends of Jefferson Park, and the Masonic Temple we invite you to participate in a Union Hill Neighborhood Cleanup on March 22, 2008. Please meet at the corner of 22nd and Clay Streets between 8am and 845am for COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE served by Tracey & Jen in the parking lot of the Spanish styled building.
March 8, 2008
Church Hill Association March newsletter online
The Church Hill Association March newsletter (PDF) has a walking tour from Church Hill to Belle Isle (”a good way to see the James River and experience some of the most historic sites in Richmond”), a letter from CHA PResident Jim Daab, city tree care guidelines, and more… Next CHA meeting: Tues March 18 @ 7PM. [via]
March 8, 2008
holy crap its windy!
Anything blow over or blow up near you?
March 8, 2008
a letter from Harry Black
Letters have been sent out to neighborhood residents from Richmond CFO Harry Black about the move by Henrico to change the mailing addresses of county residents that currently have a Richmond mailing address. The letter reads in part:
The residential address or business property to which this letter was mailed is physically located within the city of Richmond. Therefore, a change of your postal address from Richmond, VA to Henrico, VA will not change the locality to which you will remit any taxes [...].
This is confusing; why are Church Hill residents getting this letter?
March 9, 2008
this week’s calendar
Council Meeting @ City Hall; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; Friends of Libby Park meeting; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; CAPS Meeting / Public Safety Meeting; form-based code presentation & seminar; Unity Civic League; Liberty or Death Anniversary Reenactment ; MORE…
March 9, 2008
ONE/OFF printmakers exhibition
ONE/OFF, a printmakers exhibition, opens today at the Eric Schindler Gallery with a reception from 1-3PM.
