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Archive for March 2009

Have you seen Oliver?

Oliver, a 4-year-old white Maltese, was last seen Sunday March 22 running after a groundhog on Libby Hill. He is extremely friendly and will go with anyone; his cat and mother miss him. REWARD. Call (804)775 -0125 if you have any info.

New VDOE report details on-time graduation rates

The Virginia Department of Education today released state-level, division-level and school-level reports that detail outcomes for students who entered the ninth-grade for the first time in 2004 and were scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2008.

Dog found on Cedar Street

Contact Lenny at (804)347-9202 if you’ve lost this dog… Getting into my car this morning a very cute puppy ran up to me. [...] I took him to the Church Hill Vet’s office, they said they will hang onto him and contact animal control, he’ll probably end up @ the SPCA.

Robberies down in the East End

In addition to an East End homicide count down that is dramatically lower than last year through the 1st quarter, the 1st Precinct count for robberies is down from last year at this time as well. The RPD’s Crime Incident Info Center shows only 8 robberies in the 1st Precinct so far this year, compared [...]

26th Street a jewel of the Affordable Housing Tour

The Better Housing Coalition houses on the 1000 block of 26th Street were the architectural jewels of the Affordable Housing Week Kick Off Bus Tour.

Richmond Marching Band practice today in Chimborazo Park (UPDATED)

The first Richmond Marching Band rehearsal is today @3PM in Chimborazo Park. Open for anyone to join! Even if you don’t play an instrument, come & bring a shaker or a flag… OR START A DANCE LINE! [via]

Bolero Night with Grupo Miramar

Premier of this new group, featuring the voices of Rei Alvarez and Laura Anne Singh! Members of Bio Ritmo & Quatro Na Bossa, plus Rattan DJ spins records. Bolero music by the great Puerto Rican composer Sylvia Rexach, other great composers, + a few bossa novas. $5 @ Que Pasa 9PM-Midnight, Saturday April 4, 2009.

Add your event to the CHPN calendar.

You can now add your event to the CHPN calendar. Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions.

Things for sale in Church Hill *RIGHT NOW*

According to Craig’s List: a moped, a BMX bike, a vintage dinette table set, 4 dining room chairs, vintage stools, patio chairs, more chairs, a vintage kitchen table, a circular saw; more…

Church Hill Dog Park volunteer work party rained out

The CHDP volunteer work party has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 9AM because of all of the recent rain.

this week’s calendar

ACORN tax credit workshop; Affordable Housing Week Kick Off Bus Tour and Party; Church Hill Dog Park volunteer work party; Tuesday St. John’s Knitting Circle; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; Open Mic @ Poe’s; BHC 20th Anniversary Celebration; Better Housing Coalition’s Community Day; MORE…

Teen Sexuality and Self-Esteem Awareness Forum

Attention all interested young ladies and gentlemen between the ages of 13-18! Chimborazo Parks and Recreation Staff are hosting a Teen Sexuality and Self-Esteem Awareness Forum, presented by the Virginia Health Department, today from 6:30-8:30PM @ Chimborazo Elementary School.

25th Street open ahead of schedule

Originally scheduled to take until April, the new roundabout at 25th and M Streets is now open.

Nolde Bakery (1975)

Appeal filed on City Council’s Oakwood Heights decision

The anticipated appeal against City Council’s decision to overturn CAR’s decision on the Oakwood Heights project has been filed. Though the appeal was filed with one individual as “Petitioner” (PDF), opponents of the project say that “the petition speaks for us all as home owners, renters and investors in this neighborhood” and that “the document [...]

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