Have a knack for getting the word out? A talent for crafting a compelling story for the public? Looking for a way to help the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts? This volunteer position may be just the thing for you. VP of PR and Community Engagement: To lead the PR committee, which is [...]
The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and the Carillon Advisory Committee will host two concerts on the World War I Memorial Carillon bells during the month of May. The first will be a concert in celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, at 3 p.m. Carillonneur Ryan Hebert will play appropriate [...]
Grab a blanket and a picnic and head to these outdoor music gatherings. Let the kids dance their brains out while you sit and enjoy the evenings as they cool down. The series is brought to you by the Forest Hill, Westover Hills, and Woodland Heights Neighborhood Associations and the City of Richmond. May 10 [...]
The Westover Hills United Methodist Church invites all in the neighborhood for a cookout on Wednesday, May 6, to celebrate the new fence around the playground at the corner of New Kent and the Boulevard. Gather at 6:15 p.m. beside the playground! Everyone is asked to bring their favorite covered dish, multiple copies of their [...]
From the Woodland Heights Yahoo Group. A friend and neighbor reports yet another robbery in a parking lot by the James River on Saturday night. Apparently there has been a rash of thefts from cars parked while folks put canoes in, when the thieves can be sure the owners won’t be back for awhile, so [...]
City Council President Kathy Graziano, and our 4th district representative, has been selected by the James River Advisory Council as the winner of its “Guardian of the River” Award. The award was presented April 23 at the organization’s quarterly meeting by President Ralph Hambrick. The James River Advisory Council established the Stewards of the River [...]
Westover Hills Neighborhood Association’s annual spring meeting and potluck supper is this Thursday, May 7. The potluck starts at 6 p.m., and the meeting is at 7 p.m.. It’s in the fellowship hall at Westover Hills United Methodist Church on the Boulevard.
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch that covers a wide swath of Virginia — including the Richmond region — that remains in effect until 6 p.m. The watch area extends from Roanoke in the west to the Eastern Shore and from the North Carolina line in the south [...]
RTD is listing some changes to the Mayor’s budget.The article has zero details, just a list of increases and decreases. Although all the changes have an affect since we live in the city I pulled out some that I thought we’re more Hills and Heights specific. The article is here. Increases $100,000 – James River [...]
David Hathcock mentioned it previously here but I wanted to call some more attention to this crime. Contractors for the lake restoration project are already reporting some vandalism and the equipment has not even arrived yet. So far the problem has been limited to surveying stakes being removed and the security fencing ripped down. Of [...]
We gave it the ol’ college try but we just couldn’t get to all the happenings in our little hood this weekend! Yesterday was the market amongst other things and today was Arts In the Park and then Vibe Fest. We hit Arts in the Park at 11 am. The early light showers were easy [...]
Some major changes in the police in our neighborhood. LT. Scott Booth who provided us with our monthly Sector Reports has been promoted to Night Watch Captain and Captain Will Smith takes over in the Third Precinct. These changes take effect immediately. “There is always a temptation to stick with what has obviously been working [...]
NBC 12 is reporting that a home in the 800 block was the target of a home invasion late Thursday night. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – Two masked men kicked down a family’s door, demanded money, then threatened to kill the family. It happened late Thursday night in the 800 block of Westover Hills Boulevard. “It’s uncommon [...]
The moment that all the lovers of fresh produce and other locally grown and produced foods has finally come. The South of the James Farmers Market is open for business today. The market is at Forest Hill Ave & 42nd Street and runs from 8 to 1. Go here to see some of the vendors. [...]
If you would like to see your dog’s face in thousands of convenience stores throughout the state head on over to the Virginia State Lottery website submit a photo of your pooch and start bribing government officials that work work for the lottery. There are a ton of dog owners in the Hills and Heights [...]
From the Department of Utilities website: The Department of Public Utilities is partnering with the Reedy Creek Coalition to monitor the creek’s water quality and flow, with a shared goal of returning the creek to its natural productivity. The Department of Public Utilities encouraged the Reedy Creek Coalition to continue to dig leaves and tree [...]
In addition to Fisher’s Spring Fling and Lucille Brown’s Creative Writing Fest on Saturday, both John B. Cary and The Waldorf School are holding festivals this weekend too. This can be a nice way to check out schools you’re interested in sending your kids. Or it’s just a great way to support your schools by [...]
