community archive
October 5, 2008
perhaps the Urban Forestry Division should consider a new name
North Richmond News has the skinny on a piece of legislation proposed by the Urban Forestry Division of the City of Richmond that is heading to the city’s planning commission on Monday, Oct.20, at 1:30PM. The ordinance states that:
- No tree shall be planted at least 25 feet from street intersections and at least 10 feet from alleys.
- No tree shall be planted closer than 10 feet to a utility pole.
October 4, 2008
updates from the Church Hill Dog Park
Fall/Winter Hours for the Church Hill Dog Park include staying open until 7PM on Tuesday and Thursday once it gets dark enough for this to apply. There are also a lot of guardians of little dogs who come to the park daily from 6-7PM more often than not. Oliver Stinkerson is one of them and sometimes Chloe, Charlie, Murphy, Dixie and Duncan make an appearance, too. Volunteers are still being sought for the Chimbo work day on October 18th. And — congrats to the CHDP on their photo and write-up in the October issue of Richmond Magazine.
October 3, 2008
MISSING: chihuahua, cat
Chihuahua name Inki lost on Clay Street today. Blackish dark blue color with white spot on neck and white underneath. Approx 7 lbs, is 1 yr old. Please call 869-6690. /// From Craig’s List: “Lost purebred long haired Russian Blue name Beau. He got out of my apartment and ran away. I know he is still in the area but cannot find him. He is probably hungry and huddled somewhere terrified but not able to find his way home. I am getting ready to move and do not want to leave without him as he is a part of my family. Please call Hannah at 804-551-5419 or Jess at 804-549-2187 if sighted.” Clay&24th Streets.
October 3, 2008
6th Annual Commemoration of Gabriel’s Rebellion and the Burial Ground for Negroes
The 6th Annual Commemoration of Gabriel’s Rebellion and the Burial Ground for Negroes has been announced for Friday, October 10, at Asbury United Methodist Church (324 N. 29th Street). Hosted by the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project, The Defenders for Freedom Justice & Equality and the United Negro Improvement Association-African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) Prosser-Truth Division #456. [via]
October 1, 2008
keep snakes, lose rodents
Alli Alligood has a message about snakes: I saw a large non-venomous black snake at the intersection of Grace and 29th Streets yesterday. It had been killed, and it made me sad, so I thought it might be a good idea to remind everyone why we should not kill our reptilian friends under normal circumstances.
October 1, 2008
free spay/neuter for all pit bulls and pit bull mixes
The Richmond Neuter Project has 33 appointments available for Oct.28-30. The Project is still first come, first serve and they are looking for pit bulls and pit mixes in area north of R Street. Download the flier for more info!
October 1, 2008
celebrate Libby Park
Friends of Libby Park and The Planters Society invite all interested in Libby Park to a review of the proposal for improvements in the Park and to celebrate a successful summer of the water brigade, responsible for keeping the new trees alive through the long, dry summer. Refreshments will be served. October 25th, 9-11AM.
October 1, 2008
Fairmount gas leak?
The RTD is reporting calls to the emergency line between 7:30 and 8AM this morning from the 1800 block of North 22nd Street, Accommodation and Gay Streets, 21st and Phaup streets, and the 1600 block of Gay reporting a strong smell of natural gas. Utility crews are following up.
September 30, 2008
There is Hope and the Shirley Coleman Creighton Court Scholarship Fund
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School teacher and author Loretta Watson appeared yesterday on Virginia This Morning speaking about her book of poetry There is Hope and the Shirley Coleman Creighton Court Scholarship Fund.
September 29, 2008
BHC to celebrate 100th home start in Church Hill
Better Housing Coalition will commemorate the start of its 100th home in Church Hill with a reception at 1105 North 26th Street on Oct.22 at 11AM (related…). All are welcome to come be a part of this celebration. Also, spaces are still available for BHC’s last bus tour of the season: an afternoon drive through a few of their communities and a discussion of the affordable housing issue in Richmond from noon-2PM on Oct.14. Contact Drew Melson at (804) 644-0546×23 or d.melson@betterhousingcoalition.org to register for the tour.
September 27, 2008
tree steward classes start 10/7; Adopt-A-Tree deadline is 10/1
Richmond Tree Stewards classes will be offered again this fall. Classes begin Oct.7; find out more and sign up! In other tree-related news, the deadline to participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program for this year is Oct.1, with trees adopted this year to be planted late November through the end of February. Visit the city’s Urban Forrestry site to learn more or download the application (.doc) to get your block a nice tree!
September 26, 2008
Hands On Richmond seeking volunteers for Chimbo
On Saturday the 18th of October, Hands On Richmond will be partnering with Friends of Chimborazo for a work day in Chimborazo Park. Hands On is bringing between 80 to 100 volunteers from Target stores to the park to perform clean up projects and are hoping that at least 25 volunteers from the neighborhood come forward and participate in this project. Learn more or sign up!
September 24, 2008
2nd annual Long Walk to Freedom
Just announced is the second annual Long Walk to Freedom, set for Saturday, October 11th, 2008 at Richmond City Jail (1701 Fairfield Way). The walk is “symbolic of the difficulties and struggles that an incarcerated individual faces as he or she strives to re-enter society. A smoother transition is made possible through the aid of solution providers– food services, counseling services, legal aid, education opportunities, job training, and housing.”
September 24, 2008
what and who in the 7th District
In their ongoing look at the city prior to the election, richmond.com profiles the 7th District:
The densely populated 7th District contains the most eastern parts of Richmond; it is bounded to the north, east and somewhat to the south by Henrico County. The district does not cross the James River, also to the south. Neighborhoods in the 7th include: Fairfield, Church Hill, Fulton Bottom, Fulton Hill, Montrose Heights and the eastern portion of Shockoe Bottom.
September 23, 2008
Richmond City Republican Committee tonight at Que Pasa
The Richmond City Republican Committee is holding its monthly meeting this evening, September 23rd at 6:30 at Que Pasa. Keynote speaker is John Brownlee, recent U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia and 2009 candidate for Va. Attorney General.
September 22, 2008
meetings set to discuss proposed GRTC route changes
GRTC will host three community meetings on proposed bus route changes, including 13-Main Street/Church Hill. [via]
September 20, 2008
this week’s calendar
River City Saunter; Beginning Computer Classes for Adults; CAR Meeting; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; MORE…
September 20, 2008
if you see 500 well-dressed men and women on 28th Street…
THe 49th annual convention of the Virginia State Baptist Ushers Union it taking place this weekend, with many activities scheduled for the Good Shepherd Baptist Church at 1127 North 28th Street. The union was founded in the late 1950s and has 6 affiliated unions. [via]
September 17, 2008
River City Saunter to highlight Richmond’s potential, Downtown Master Plan
Join the Partnership for Smarter Growth the River City Saunter, a smart growth bus tour that will include experts guides such as Rachel Flynn (Director of Community Development, City of Richmond), Brooke Hardin (Principle Planner, City of Richmond), Daniel Moore (Principle Planner, Department of Conservation and Recreation) on Sunday Sept.21 from 2-4PM.
September 16, 2008
Sandra’s cited, partially condemned
While recent inspections by the Department of Health have not turned up any egregious problems, code violations have led to the center building at the Sandra’s Southern Style Soul Food Take Out being condemned. The building had been previously used for food storage. Additional code violations were reportedly filed for trash accumulation on the property and other commercial activity in the parking lot.
