Democrats in the part of the area covered by the 70th District House of Delegates seat will hold a primary this Saturday from 1-4PM at 31st Street Baptist Church (823 North 31st Street) to select a candidate for the State Delegate position being vacated by Mayor-elect Dwight Jones. Two people have indicated that they will be on the ballot: 7th District Council Representative Delores McQuinn and Henrico lawyer Carlos Brown. Following the primary, a special election will be held on Jan.6.[via]

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A representative from Fanning Howey Architectural/Engineering firm will be at the Westover Hills Library on Thursday, December 11th at 6:30PM to speak with members of the community with regards to what type of renovations and services they would like to see at their branch of the Richmond Public Library system.

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The December issue of the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association newsletter, The Westover Rag, is now available online (PDF). Includes info about the holiday decorating contest, the holiday market on Dec. at Forest Hill Park, write-ups from the most recent 4th District meeting and the fall picnic, WHNA contact information, and more… The next WHNA meeting will be Jan.8, at 7PM.

Via Craig’s List:

Lost female tabby kitten, 14wks. about 4 pounds. gold shoulders, white face and chest, tabby back, little M between her ears. escaped the house last night. near 43rd street gallery. Please call (804)513-0861 anytime. Needs to go get her rabies shot on dec. 23. Thanks

Another show looking for some renovation stories:

We are searching for dynamic homeowners in your area who aren’t afraid to show their true personalities! The TV show is about the realities and drama of home renovation. We want to see the issues, the arguments and the real effects of taking on a project with a spouse, friend or neighbor. There is no host and no help – you are the star of this 30-minute show!

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South of the James Farmer’s Market; 2008 Woodland Heights Annual Holiday Tour of Homes; Patrick Henry Initiative Meeting; Forrest Hill Neighborhood Association meeting; RPS application meeting for IB Middle Years Program; Westover Hills Library renovation/services public meeting; Westover Hills Neighborhood Association meeting (CANCELLED); Plaza Bowl’s First Annual Art for Autism Art Auction; MORE…

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Just a reminder that the Woodland Heights Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is tomorrow, Dec. 7, from 1-5PM. Seven classic Woodland Heights homes will be on tour, free parking is available at Woodland Heights Baptist Church (611 W. 31st Street), and all tour homes are within walking distance.

Hey folks! I picked up this site for Bill a few weeks back hoping to be able to keep it going until someone local could be found to publish this thing. I’m quickly feeling crush of having over-extended myself. I think that Hills & Heights has worked well and still has even greater potential, but I’m not the person for this anymore. If someone from the area would like to pick up this site and make it their own, please comment below and I’ll get back to you.

There was a house fire just after midnight in the 6600 block of Glyndon Lane. There were no injuries to the home’s residents. [via]

Update: NBC12 reports that two women and three cats were pulled from the fire by RFD crews.

We will be holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, Dec.30 at 7PM, for anyone interested in volunteering to post for River District News, Hills&Heights, or Carver&Jackson Ward News. Contact John Murden at murden@gmail.com to RSVP and for more info.