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Archive for September 2010

Dog Found on Forest Hill Ave

This dog was found wandering down the center of Forest Hill Ave not sure what block. Dog has a collar but no tags. Be sure to think of some identifying characteristic to identify the dog as yours. Contact Scott if you know or are the dogs owner: scott@thefrontierproject.com. Additional information forwarded to me he is [...]

Richmond Past: Semmes Ave. Then & Now

FHNA Meets on Wednesday

The Forest Hill Neighborhood Association will meet Wednesday 9/8 at 7 p.m. at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church. Meetings last about an hour and are a great way to get the latest scoop on what’s going on in the ‘hood. Agenda 7:00 pm Call to order – Grace LeRose 7:05 – 7:10 Approval of minutes – [...]

Dedication of Harvey Family Bridge & Marker

From the press release; On Sunday, September 19, people from across the city of Richmond are invited to come together in healing and celebration as they help dedicate a new pedestrian bridge named for the Harvey Family in Forest Hill Park. Beginning at 2 pm, musicians, a balloon artist, children and families will be present [...]

Police Activity in Westover Hills

At approximately 9:30 tonight (9/4) a patrol call was going through the alley behind the 5200 block of King William Street. The car had the lights flashing, was moving very slowly and seemed to be looking for someone/something. The car continued down the alley. Then a  patrol car went down King William Street displaying the [...]

Pony the Boxer is Missing in Stratford Hills

John Z Fields has lost his dog Pony in Stratford Hills last seen around 5:00. Pony is a boxer and contact information is jzfields80@gmail.com. Update 10:30 p.m: Pony has been found a little worse for wear but back with his owner. I’m going to leave the post up because I like dogs.

43rd Street Art Festival

Writing Group Forming

Emily sent this my way and asked that I share with the community; A new writing group will be starting in the Hills and Heights area next month, and we’re looking for writers who might like to join us — all skill levels welcome. This will be a working writing group, so no speakers, just [...]

WH Library Renovation Update – Opening Pushed Back

Clay Dishon has done an excellent job of keeping the community informed on the renovations that are taking place at our local library. Unfortunately they have found some structural issues that need to be addressed. As mentioned in the last posting, additional structural analysis of the library had become necessary. Structural engineering consultants found the [...]

Swizzle the Cat is Missing

From the Westover Hills Straywatch; “Swizzle,” a 4-year-old male, medium-sized steel gray hair, green-eyed Tabby cat, went missing on the night of August 31 from his home on the 5100 block of Evelyn Byrd. He’s sweet-tempered and had surgery recently. If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please call Janice at 901-3395. (I [...]

Graziano to Speak at Eyes on Richmond

From the press release; Council President Kathy Graziano to serve as key-note speaker for first meeting of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church‘s 2010 Eyes on Richmond lunchtime forum season Celebrating 13th Season: Cost $8 – Reservations required WHAT: The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council, Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District will serve as the key-note [...]

“An Hour in Hell” Comes to Forest Hill Park

RunRideRace.com has worked with the Department of Parks and Recreation to bring what is more or less (I say that because the course will run slightly afoul of a traditional cyclocross course) a cyclocross series to Forest Hill Park September 8, 15, and 22nd before the Virginia Cyclocross series returns in earnest for the year [...]

Rain Barrel Workshop

Rain Barrel Workshop Monday, September 13, 2010 6:30pm – 7:30pm The Alliance and Clean VA Waterways are providing a Rain Barrel Workshop at Forest Hill Park in Richmond, VA. Come learn about the benefits of rain barrels and how to install and maintain them. Each participant will go home with a rain barrel. Cost: $65 [...]

Forest Hill Neighborhood Watch Update

Message from Shannon Taylor Forest Hill Neighborhood Watch Coordinator www.ForestHillNeighborhood.com 1. Neighbors are still reporting suspicious vehicles to the police. The following vehicles have been observed lurking about the area. If you see these cars, please report it to the police at 646-5100. Near Dunston & 46th Street Alley – large van with license plate [...]

Kendensky the Cat is Missing

Kendensky is a tabby that is brown, and black stripes as in photo. Very friendly, He does not have a collar on because he has never left our yard and God willing -a collar will be added. He is over weight fellow. Very nice coat. Age 11. We miss him- he has been missing since [...]

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