New Year’s Eve Show at Plaza Bowl
Show starts at 8:00 and I am hearing from Facebook that it is an all ages show. Sorry I don’t have ticket price information. I will be enjoying New Year’s Eve at Chez Couch featuring the wonderful band Cable TV.
Archive for December 2009
J.R. Pope profiled in RTD
As head of the Richmond park system, J.R. Pope has been overseeing the revitalization of Forest Hill Park Lake. If you’ve ever gotten a chance to hear the excitement in his voice when he’s talking about our parks, you know that he’s in it for the right reasons. He was profiled in RTD today: He [...]
NBC12 on Ukrop’s Leaving Stratford Hills
A positive spin focusing on the fact that the new stores will be open on Sunday and bring more foot traffic. The shopping center has quite a few empty store fronts and maybe the change will spur some regrowth. Click on post title to see video.
Photography Meetup Group Starting the Year at FH Park
The Richmond Photography Meetup Group will be starting 2010 by meeting up in Forest Hill Park. Some details about who they are from their “about page“. Very simply, this is how we operate: The group will primarily be socially oriented. We will have a monthly photography theme. We’ll have a monthly location shoot on the [...]
Most Commented Posts of 2009
The image above was made using Wordle and is a fun little tool. If you would like a list you can actually read head to the next page.
Patrick Henry School Accepting Teacher Applications
From PHSSA: The school is looking for dynamic, innovative, qualified teachers who will help fulfill the mission of Virginia’s first charter elementary school. Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts’ mission is to establish and maintain a kindergarten through fifth-grade school based on meaningful parental, educator, and community involvement. See more about the job description [...]
Some Bike Thoughts on FH Ave. Project
I was forwarded an email that takes a look at the proposed Forest Hill Ave construction project from the view of cyclists. The letter was written by Champe Burnley President of the Virginia Bicycling Federation to Kevin Newcomb of the Department of Public Works. The letter is on the long side but well worth the [...]
Keys Found in Forest Hill
I found a set of keys in the street on 32nd just south of Forest Hill today. Email me at anne@annesoffee. com and describe the key chain to claim them.
Winter Farmer’s Market Photos
[slideshow id=41] Photo credits to David Hathcock. Not as many vendors this Saturday as the first market but since it was the day after Christmas I was impressed and glad to see those that did make it out.
RTD Op/Ed Piece on Patrick Henry
Antione Green had an editorial published on Sunday in the RTD giving some insight into the impetus to re-start Patrick Henry School as a charter school. Antione Green is director of government affairs for the Patrick Henry School of Science & Arts in Richmond and is a member of the school’s board of directors. Hurricane [...]
RTD on Resistance to Forest Hill Roadwork
I was unable to attend the public meeting so I can’t say whether or not this morning’s RTD article accurately captures the mood but it looks to me like another road project in our neighborhood is getting more resistance than support. The concerns that were reported; No plan for a traffic light at the intersection [...]
Pit Mix Found
Sweet looking dog found and post on Craig’s List: Female Pit/mix found Dec 26th Forest Hill and 41st Street. Black with white chest and paws. Red collar and flea collar. Very sweet. 269.3932
What Smoking Ban?
We decided to head out on Christmas Eve for breakfast. Our go-to spot, Paradise was beyond crowded so we headed over to Liberty Valance. A few years ago we stopped going to Liberty because it was too smoke filled but figured with the new ban it would be fine. On the door we found this [...]
Some WHNA Holiday Decoration Photos
A few photo of the winners. Photo credits to Paula Smith except the one nighttime shot.
Winter Farmer’s Market Open on Saturday
The South of the James Winter Farmer’s market will be open for business on Saturday for your post Christmas purchasing. I just saw that Norwood Cottage Bakery will be there and I am sure that other vendors will be as well. The market runs from 10 – 12 at 5047 Forest Hill Avenue between the [...]
Winners of WHNA Holiday Decoration Judging
The judging is over and the winners of the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association Annual Holiday Judging have been given their yards signs. Take the time to check out your neighbors. The comments are from the judging committee who get a shout out for braving the roads to judge all the houses in the neighborhood. NIGHT [...]
Carjacking at Ukrops Last Night
From Lieutenant John A. O’Kleasky we have a poor start to holiday. ROBBERY/CAR JACKING / ABDUCTION / 7045 Forest Hill Ave. / 12-23-09: 2045 hrs (8:45 p.m.) Victim stated that she was in the parking lot of Ukrops, about to exit her vehicle when the unknown suspect tapped on her window with a hand gun. [...]
Two Carillon Items
First up there is the annual Nativity Pageant Nativity scene tonight. This will be the 78th time folks have gathered at the Carillon to celebrate Christmas. All the details can be found on their website. The second item is if you enjoy the various events that happen in and around the carillon year round you [...]
Va. Leads the Way in Historic Districts
As the folks of Forest Hill work towards historic designation, the newly historic Woodland Heights is mentioned in the RTD this morning. For the eighth year in a row Virginia added more historic districts to the the historic register than any other state, including Woodland Heights. Historic preservation is an economic driver and revitalization tool [...]
Fire at Local McDonald’s
The local Mickey D’s, you know the one that gets robbed all the time, had a fire this morning. Richmond fire officials responded this morning to a grease fire at a city McDonald’s restaurant. The fire was reported at 5:03 a.m. in the 6800 block of Forest Hill Avenue, dispatchers said. By shortly before 6 [...]
Plowing Vs. Parking in Westover Hills on NBC12
I am an eye witness to a grader hitting the 5200 block of King William around 5:00 p.m. Video not showing up on this page click here.
From DPW: On-Street Parking Hindering Snow Removal
In a case of “which came first, the chicken or the egg” comes a press release sent by the City of Richmond: December 22 – City residents are being asked to find alternate parking when possible to facilitate snow removal in neighborhoods and subdivisions. Snow plows are unable to adequately remove the snow when there [...]
Leaf Pick-up Suspended Indefinitely
Looks like I won’t get to see the cool leaf vacuum trucks in my hood this year. From the city: Due to the heavy accumulation of snow throughout the city, the vacuum leaf collection service has been suspended indefinitely. We will continue to pick up as many as six bags of leaves on residents regularly [...]
