archive for September, 2008
September 1, 2008
historical architecture scavenger hunt for kids
The Historic Richmond Foundation and the Commonwealth Girl Scout Council have put together a series of scavenger hunts built around learning about and identifying historic architectural details in Church Hill, Monroe Ward, Capital Square, and along Monument Avenue.
September 4, 2008
Armstrong game moved up to Thursday
Friday’s Armstrong at Thomas Jefferson game has been rescheduled for today @3:30PM to get ahead of Tropical Storm Hanna.
September 5, 2008
Armstrong routs TJ 52-0
Mark Robinson ran for 180 yards and scored three touchdowns, Tyree Williams made four catches for 114 yards and a touchdown, and DeAngelo Wilson and Xavier Gary each caught a touchdown pass in a 52-0 drubbing of TJ. The Wildcats (1-1) host Benedictine (2-2) next Friday.
September 5, 2008
it is time for stormy weather
Let us know if anything gets crazy in your area over the next day or so…
September 5, 2008
Dog Park Etiquette 101 @ CHDP
From the CHDP folks: “Everyone seemed to enjoy and learn alot last week so we will meet again on Saturday, September 6th at 10AM. Please attend to learn about behaviors to watch for that can lead to aggresssion, appropriate greetings and how to keep yourself and your dog safe at the dog park.”
September 6, 2008
cat questions
LOST A CAT? - From a reader: “A friendly pregnant silver/gray tabby was found near 23rd and T streets on Friday. Call 937-9375 if she is yours.” // CAT RESCUE? - From a reader: “Does anyone do cat rescue? There are homeless kittens in the yard of the vacant house at 425 North 31st.” // FOUND A CAT? - From craig’s list: “Last seen Tuesday evening, September 2 in the Pohlig Box Factory parking lot.”
September 6, 2008
August 2008 Neighborhood Watch
A message from James N. Pitts, RPD Neighborhood Assistance Officer: “Attached you will find a copy of the September 2008 Neighborhood Watch Newsletter for your members. Again, if there is anything any Watch group wishes to include in the next Neighborhood Watch Newsletter get it to me before the next issue. Looking for Neighborhood Watch events, social functions, community events, etc. Let the entire City know about what you are doing.” Download the August 2008 Neighborhood Watch newsletter.
September 6, 2008
Ronca retires, King to cover 1st Precinct until…
Nine months into the position, Commander Paul Ronca of the First Precinct has retired to take a chief of police position in Pennsylvania. Jack King, known to many from his time as the Lieutenant for Sector 111, will cover the Precinct until a decision is made, first about the Chief and then about promotions. Commander Paul Ronca made a very good impression in his time atop the Precinct and will be missed in the community.
September 7, 2008
this week’s calendar
Bellevue PTA meeting; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; CAPS Meeting / Public Safety Meeting; Fall Gardening and Winter Preparations by Tricycle Gardens; Unity Civic League; Tim Harriss Versus JPocklington; Church Hill Reunion; Evening Church Hill Walking Tour; MORE…
September 7, 2008
CHAT hoping for book donations
Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT) will soon be implementing a new reading program with the aim “to get groups of kids reading and talking about the same stories, creating a communal dialogue and, hopefully, excitement about reading stories”. They have a need for 40 copies of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and 20 copies of The Fellowship of the Ring. Drop a line to CHAT Program Director Murray Withrow at murray.withrow@chatrichmond.org if you will be able to make a donation.
September 8, 2008
fire on 37th Street
A vacant house burned this morning in the 1300 block of North 37th Street.
September 8, 2008
James got his scooter back
Scoot Richmond has the story about the theft and recovery of a scooter from somewhere up around here:
James, a Church Hill resident, had his vintage orange Vespa stolen a couple of months ago. He parked it one night and woke up the next day to find it gone. He called the cops and resigned himself to the fact that it was probably gone for good. [...]
September 9, 2008
King’s Maidens? 3700 East Broad? WTF?
The city’s Land Use Log(PDF) has an POD to open The Kings Retreat at 3700 East Broad Street:
Each table will receive the dedicated services of a King’s Maiden, an intelligent, talented, and attractive woman. Her goal is to make our guests feel pampered. She will be equipped with wireless communications to convey your wishes to the rest of our staff. She is versed in the use of our wi-fi internet and intranet systems and can also function as an assistant for business meetings.
September 9, 2008
a proper response to the offer of free watermelon
3rd of the 7 things that Ashlee the CHAT intern learned over the summer: 3) You can go around the neighborhood and randomly hand out watermelon. People don’t question whether you are trying to poison them. Instead they give you comments like, “Honey, I ain’t got nothing but love for you!” (via the CHAT Fall 2008 Newsletter).
September 9, 2008
ACORN announces 2008 Golden Hammer special award winners
The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods (ACORN) has announced the Golden Hammer winners for 2008. The winners of the 6 different awards are: Rachel Flynn, Calder Loth, Historic Housing LLC (David White, Larry Schifflett, Louis Salomonsky), Three Strands Management (Gray Oliver, Cynthia Oliver and Tory Smith), Better Housing Coalition (T.K. Somanath), and Shanna Merola.
September 9, 2008
2008 Golden Hammer nominees for renovation and infill
In addition to recognizing the special award winners, ACORN has announced the nominees for the 2008 Golden Hammer awards for “Best Residential Renovation”, “Best Commercial Renovation”, and “Best Urban Infill Project”. As always, Church Hill is well represented. The winners will be announced at the October 7th ceremony. NOW WITH PHOTOS!
September 10, 2008
Going in Style: African American Cemeteries from the Gilded Age
Reservations are required for the Valentine Richmond History Center’s Going in Style: African American Cemeteries from the Gilded Age on Saturday, September 13th, 1-4pm, $20. Call today to reserve your spot!: (804) 649-0711 ext. 301:
Veronica Davis, author of Here I Lay My Burdens Down: A History of the Black Cemeteries of Richmond, leads a tour of Woodland, Evergreen and Colored Paupers Cemeteries. Includes some walking. The book is available at the Valentine Gift Shop, open daily. Meet your guide at the History Center.
September 10, 2008
Oakwood Heights back to CAR on Friday
On Friday, September 12, 2008, the Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) will hold two special meetings, to discuss the Oakwood Heights project located in the 3600 blocks of Broad and Marshall streets. The first meeting will begin at 2:00pm with interested members of the public. The second meeting will begin at 3:30pm with Fulton Hill Properties and their architect. Both meetings are open to the public. [via]
