Archive for July 2010
No FHNA Meetings Next 2 Months
The Forest Hill Neighborhood Association will not meet in July or August. Not a lot going on in the Summer, and lots of folks out of town. The next planned meeting will take place on September 8th, 7pm at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church.
Sunday in the Park Reminder & Volunteers Needed
Sunday in the Park With Friends is this Sunday, July 18th from 12-4pm. This is a free event featuring fun activites for children (of all ages!) including a moon bounce, foot races, and numerous exhibits. There will be bottled water, watermelon, and ice cream. Representatives from the leading environmental organizations in the area, the police department, [...]
Tree Care Tips
The continued lack of rain is starting to hurt the trees. Elizabeth Barrett wrote the following advice on how to take care of our local trees. The article originally ran in the Bellevue Civic Newsletter. Thanks to Suzette Lyon for sending me the article. Large trees are a defining factor in the character of the [...]
Free Slurpee Today
In honor of the date 7/11 our local purveyors of junk food and rotating tubes of dubious meat 7-11 is offering a free 7.11 ounce slurpee. We have two locations in our immediate area, one on Jahnke and the other Forest Hill Ave.
RTD Discusses Patrick Henry School’s Funding Issues
The new charter school, Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, opens in its temporary location, August 11. Dress codes and supply lists have been sent out, and the teachers have been selected and should be hired shortly. The Richmond Times-Dispatch discusses the funding issues the school has been facing to update the old Patrick [...]
Buy The Berryman Church
The Berryman Methodist Church located at 400 32nd Street was built in 1925 and is being sold for a cool $850K by Long & Foster.
Forest Hill Park Tours
Have you heard about the lake renovations at Forest Hill Park, and wanted to visit? You haven’t been because the walk up and down to the lake is just too long and steep. On July 18th, there will be a unique, one time opportunity to ride down to the lake in a golf cart, visit [...]
Sector 312 Report for June
Good news overall on the crime front in the latest report from Lieutenant John A. O’Kleasky, Jr. During the month of June 2010, overall crime was down 22% in Sector 312. We reduced Motor Vehicle Thefts from 12 to 4 and there were no reported Burglaries of commercial properties, which is good news! We did [...]
Composter Raffle at Farmers Market on Saturday
Do you want to be more environmentally friendly? Now is your chance. Stop by the Friends of Forest Hill Park‘s table at the South of the James Market on Saturday, July 11 and buy a raffle ticket ($1.00 or 6/$5.00) to win a Solarcone composter. This composter is an easy-to-use tool which helps dispose of [...]
Help K1-D2 Help The Gulf
The ongoing ecological disaster in the gulf has been weighing heavily on my mind lately. It was nice to read that our local knit graffiti artist posse/gang/club/troop/clutch/crew are doing something to help the marine mammals in the gulf as part of Craft Hope. The focus here at K1-D2 the past few weeks has been lots [...]
Huguenot Bridge Closed Friday-Monday
Phase 1 of the city’s plan to isolate the Southbank goes into effect on Friday with the closing of the Huguenot Bridge for “inspection”. The bridge will be closed Friday at 7:30 a.m. and not re-open until late Monday night, or Tuesday morning. If the other bridges are suddenly shut down for “accidents” or “security [...]
RTD Offers Farmers Market Advice
On a side note, is it just me or does the gentleman narrating sound like an NPR parody? Despite my snarkieness good job by the Times-Dispatch.
Have You Seen This House?
North Richmond News is trying to find this house for a reader. Anybody seen it around here or elsewhere in town? Head to the link above for more details. It does look similar to some houses in our hood but not an exact match.
Beat the Heat with the James River Runoff Rundown
This Saturday, July 10th, 2010, volunteers will take part in the Third Annual James River Runoff Rundown to benefit the James River Association, a Richmond-based non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to safeguard the James River from the headwaters to the Bay. Whether your contribution is a lazy two-mile float at Scottsville, an intense whitewater [...]
Lost Dogs In Woodland Heights
Posted to the Woodland Heights Yahoo group; Sometime during the afternoon yesterday, someone came into my sons’ yard and let his three dogs out. A Boston Terrier pup, Miley, a min. Schauzner, Natalie and a brown sharpe, Po….any sightings please call Aaron 212-5240 or me Kathleen 338-5228. Why would someone do that. I will be [...]
Tricycle Garden’s Urban Garden on NBC12
You might have to click on the the header to see the actual video. No idea why it is not showing up for some.
More Info. on the Watershed Audit
First off thanks to Jennifer for posting the link to the RTD article and being the first person to ever link me to the word Hero. Just wanted to add a bit more since it is an important project worthy of your support. The audits are part of a much bigger project; The audits represent [...]
Our Hero Helps the Environment
Since Richard probably won’t toot his own horn, I’ll do it for him. Check out today’s Times-Dispatch Metro section for a nice article on keeping the Reedy Creek watershed healthy.
Sunday In The Park July 18th
On July 18th, the park will explode with balloons, bubbles, bounces, bands and bikes. The Sixth annual Sunday in the Park returns to the spirit of the former use as an amusement park and trolley designation. There will be fun and games for kids and adults. There’s face painting, clowns, an inflated carousel bounce, sack [...]
WH 4th of July Parade Pictures
[slideshow id=60] Thank you to the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association for sponsoring the event. Big special thanks to Laura Dysart and her family for donating their yard and the other volunteers that make this a successful event each year. It seems to be growing every year and is wonderful to see.
Faces of the Market
By the time we first see them Saturday morning, they have put in a full day. They’ve driven from Madison, Westmoreland or Green Bay. The market vendors are more than faceless clerks behind a register. When a visitors stands, early in the morning at the eastern end of the market, in the shade, and looks [...]
The Rodeo is Coming!
Stand by for the rodeo, coming to Forest Hill Park July 18th. This is a rodeo that won’t have any bucking broncs or bull riding, however. It’s a rodeo sponsored by the Richmond Police Department, RA-MORE off roads bike enthusiasts, and several local businesses, and it is designed to teach young people, and first time [...]
Kickers Independence Day Bash Today
I am still crushed from the US exit out of the World Cup but there is a fun family event going on right across the river today. From the Kickers site; Kick off your Independence Day celebrations at the Richmond Kickers Independence Day Bash. Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3rd at Richmond [...]
Obligatory Where to See Fireworks Post
We all know that the best place to watch them is Riverside Drive but here are some other resources if you want to check out your options. Richmond.com Fireworks & Parade Guide RVAnews Richmond Fireworks Times-Dispatch Independence Day events & activities
