Archive for May 2011
Fairfield Mini Mart, Roosevelt seeking ABC
Fairfield Mini Mart, Inc. at 1601 Mechanicsville Turnpike applied for a Wine & Beer Off ABC license on 5/5. The Roosevelt at 623 North 25th applied for a Wine & Beer On Premises and Mixed Beverage On Premises ABC license on 4/21.
This week’s calendar
Director’s Tour: 25th Street to Nine Mile Road; New Vision Civic League; Ukelele Concert; City Council Formal Meeting; Creighton Tenant Council ; Mosby Court Tenant Council; RECYCLING WEEK; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Tricycle Gardens Farm Stand; Adult Computer Class ; CAPS Meeting; Farm to Family bus @ Bon Secours; Unity Civic League; Chimborazo Elementary School [...]
Lost dog found at Chimborazo Dog Park
She was young (less than a year), dark sandy coloring, no collar, no micro chip, very nervous but very sweet. Looked like a mix, with some pit bull and maybe some hound. I didn’t have a place to keep her so took her to Richmond Animal Control on Wednesday. They hold her for ten days [...]
Tricycle Gardens Farm Stand grand opening this week
Though the Tricycle Gardens’ Farm Stand has been up and running for a few weeks, the grand opening will be this Thursday from 4-7PM. Stop by and grab something healthy and delicious!
Recent foreclosures in the area
A Richmond BizSense look at recent foreclosures in the city lists 18 in Richmond, 6 in the local area.
2300 Club Spring New Member Reception is Saturday
Via the May 2011 CHA newsletter: The 2300 Club will be hosting their annual Spring New Member Reception on May 7th. This is a great opportunity for new neighbors and veterans to learn about the benefits of membership while sampling the chef’s delicious hors d’oeuvres. Grab a neighbor and come on down!
It Must Be Heaven, OMG Cafe are clean
It Must Be Heaven and the new OMG Cafe & Lounge each recently passed their health inspections with flying colors.
Murder at a historic low in the East End
Through the 1st 4 months of 2011, there has only been one homicide in the East End. Contrast this with 5 in 2010, 4 in 2009 (the best year on record), and a whopping 17 in 1994. There have been 12 killings in Richmond so far in 2011, on pace to set a record low.
