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Archive for December 2010

Conditions “bleak and disturbing” at 32nd Street holiday house

The RTD has a bizarre follow-up to 2 earlier stories of ours: A Richmond man and his wife are accused of assaulting their roommate, a 53-year-old woman, and authorities say the couple tried to hire a hit man to kill two witnesses to the assault. [...] Keith Massie, who was living with the Jarmans, Rocco [...]

Got coal?

Liz is looking for some coal: Does anyone have coal in their basement? I need a small bin worth for a joke this Christmas and no one sells coal in Richmond anymore. Guess no one is naughty enough? Contact me at cadmerch@yahoo.com and I will pick it up. I will need the coal by next [...]

Beverly Avent is too blessed to be stressed

Style Weekly’s Word & Image gets the story of Fairfield Court’s Beverly Avent and her holiday decorations: I lived here for 20 years. I know the rules. I used to just put lights up for Christmas, but then my grandbabies started making their own decorations. And I put them up myself. Some inspector from the [...]

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The site crapped it’s pants earlier & we lost a day of posts and comments.

Hawk vs squirrel

Holiday week!

This week is filled with holiday activities! Church Hill Central invites everyone out to decorate the roundabout tree TONIGHT. The Robinson Theater hosts a classic Christmas concert on THURSDAY. THIS WEEKEND is Court End Christmas, the Parade of Lights, and Vespers, Candlelight Walk, Church Hill Party, and the House Tour.

Good place to donate coats?

Kristin is looking for a good place to donate some coats: I’m looking for a good place to give 4 used winter warm coats to. I’m taking a bunch of clothes to the thrift store, but would like to see the coats end up in the hands of someone that needs them for free. I’d [...]

St.John’s part of the 24th Annual Court End Christmas

The 24th Annual Court End Christmas opens 9 historic sites on December 12th, 12-5PM: Nine historic downtown sites host a free holiday open house, featuring Snow Bear, tours, living history, children’s activities, refreshments, carriage rides, music, and book signings. Sites include the Valentine Richmond History Center, the John Marshall House, the Virginia State Capitol, St. [...]

This week’s calendar

New Vision Civic League; Tree decoration in Jefferson Park; Church Hill Central’s Holiday Tree Decoration Celebration; RECYCLING WEEK; RPS School Board; Friends of Libby Hill Park; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Beginner’s Yoga; An Evening in December; Farm to Family bus @ Bon Secours; Unity Civic League; Church Hill Party; Church Hill [...]

Have you seen Frazier?

Contact Dan at dan.swift.07@gmail.com or (804)201-5050 if you’ve seen Frazier (probably near Broad and 34th St facing Chimborazo Park).

Richmond type map available soon at Frame Nation

Mary has word on a cool map: This is sooo cool!!!! Richmond is getting it’s own “Type” map created by Carrie at StudioSavvy! So happy to have it available at FRAME NATION for Christmas delivery when she is done!! WoOT!! I’m getting my own for sure.

Tricycle Gardens’ Farm Stand every Tues and Thurs

Tricycle Gardens’ Farm Stand – Today, 3-6 PM at the new Church Hill location (2107 Jefferson Avenue): We’ll be here every TUESDAY & THURSDAY in December! 3 – 6 PM Lots of Fresh, Organically – Grown Vegetables including: Collards, Kale, Swiss Chard, Mustard Greens, Lettuce, Beets, Parsley & More!

18th Annual James River Parade of Lights set for December 11

The 18th Annual James River Parade of Lights has been announced for December 11: Richmond families are invited to view this annual twinkling flotilla of holiday-decorated boats on the James River. Entertainment will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Libby Hill Park, located at 2801 E. Franklin St. Parade viewing will begin at 6 p.m. at [...]

Tree decoration in Jefferson Park this Saturday

Come out and help decorate the tree in Jefferson Park: The Friends of Jefferson Park, in cooperation with the Union Hill Civic Association, invite you to join us in decorating our White Pine Tree located near the park bandstand. We will meet at 9am sharp. Please bring your hot coffee mug, a few decorations to [...]

Agenda for the 12/14 CAR meeting

The agenda for the December 14 Commission of Architectural Review meeting (PDF) lists 2 projects in the area: 3319 E MARSHALL ST Replace existing door with double doors; 2617 E FRANKLIN ST Construct pool, fence and shed

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