Archive for July 2011
Vendors Needed for Sunday in the Park
From Vanessa (aka Sweet Cheeks) more details on being a vendor for Sunday in the Park. The key point, is you need to act ASAP so they can get the permit from the city. Friends of Forest Hill Park is doing, again this year, “Sunday in the Park.” All proceeds go to help the Friends [...]
David Hathcock Retires
NBC12 broke the news last night that David Hathcock, top aide to Kathy Graziano is retiring and his last day at work was Friday. In a statement to NBC12, Hathcock said it’s been an honor working for the city, but said, quote: “The political climate makes it very difficult for those of us who believe [...]
National Night Out Kickoff Going on Right Now- Call for Events
From the RPD: National Night Out Celebration Kickoff Saturday July 29, 2011 WHAT: National Night Out Kickoff WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30 WHERE: Target store, 7107 Forest Hill Ave. BACKGROUND: Richmond Police and Target invite the public to attend a free crime prevention festival as a prelude to Tuesday, Aug. 2, the official National [...]
More Accusations in Walle Case
According to Jennifer Walle’s attorney Council Member Reva Trammell has stated that Council President Kathy Graziano used a derogatory term to describe Jennifer Walle and she in fact enjoyed the offensive touching alleged to have taken place by David Hathcock. Also Walle believes she was terminated for filing a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity [...]
Insects at Night on Friday
On Friday, July 29, children and their families are invited to come to the park’s headquarters at Reedy Creek, 4001 Riverside Drive, for a program called “Insects at Night.” This program offers a hands-on investigation of insects caught in light traps and is co-sponsored by the James River Park System and VCU. No fee or [...]
Be Wary of Rabid Animals
The advice about rabies applies year round but after a couple of incidents in James River Park it is worth reminding everyone to be wary of animals acting strangely when enjoying the natural wonders of our area. From an email I received; A rabid fox attacked two people walking along the James River on Sunday. While [...]
Plaza Bowl Shutting Down – Last Show this Friday
I think we all knew this moment was coming when we say this post that said the business was up for sale. From Facebook; Well, it looks like this will be the last show at Plaza Bowl. So while it will be bittersweet, let’s help the place go out with a bang! Come on out, [...]
Pick of the Crop – Limeades and More
Ken Spero is the Big Squeeze behind Limeades and More. You simply cannot quench your parched throat in any better way than with one of his shaken, not stirred beverages. Choose between the straight up Limeade, Lemon-Limeade or Lemonade. It may sound simple, but to have thirst-quenching Limeade, you have to have the best ingredients. [...]
Saturday’s Basket – Quick Dilly Beans
Having not made dilly beans before, I went in search of different techniques and recipes online. I was really hoping to recreate the flavors from a jar I picked up at a produce stand on the way to the Outer Banks last year. That jar didn’t last long, the beans were crunchy and the brine [...]
SweetFrog Hopping Our Way
SweetFrog purveyors of premium frozen yogurt and more toppings than you can shake a stick at are moving into 7340 Forest Hill Avenue, near Little Caesar’s and Tropical Smoothie. The location is not updated on the SweetFrog website but the website also lists the Carytown location as “Coming Soon”. I swung by the location today [...]
Be Vewy Vewy Quiet – The Noise Ordinance has Passed
You might want to reconsider that bagpipe you just purchased. Check out the new noise ordinance here which among other things makes the following illegal.
Lucky Convenience Store Continues Unlucky Streak with a Monday Robbery
From RTD: Richmond Police are looking for a man who held up the Lucky’s convenience store in the 400 block of Cowardin Avenue Monday night. A man with a towel over his face displayed a small handgun and demanded money about 9:55 p.m., said Capt. Yvonne Crowder. The suspect fled on foot. No shots were [...]
Manchester on the James Property Sold – More Apartments on the Way?
According to Richmond BizSense.com it looks like apartments are again destined for a 2.25-acre site on Cowardin Avenue, on the south side of the Lee Bridge. North Carolina-based Ravin Partners LLC purchased the property for $1 million from City View LLC. The property carries with it a special use permit from 2008, allowing the owner [...]
Code Orange for Trees – Water Needed
From the Richmond Tree Stewards website; Has the hot weather been stressful for you? Imagine being a new tree next to hot pavement and without enough roots to find water. Now that is stress! In addition to the heat, less than normal rainfall is predicted for the next few weeks. Therefore, we are at Code [...]
Homicide on Riverside Drive
From RPD; At approximately 5 a.m. Richmond Police were called to the 8200 block of Riverside Drive for the report of a person down. Upon arrival officers found a male in a wooded area suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. The Medical Examiner will determine cause of [...]
Relay Foods Adds a Southbank Pickup
Relay Foods which allows you to shop for groceries online has made it much easier for folks in our area. They have added a pickup spot at 43rd Street Gallery. For those not familiar with Relay, the Cliff Notes are that you can shop online for groceries, including locals such as Blanchards Coffee and then pick [...]
Sunday in the Park Seeks Vendors
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 28th, 12pm-5pm for Sunday in the Park. Not only is this a great family event, it’s also a great venue for local businesses and charities. Vendor space is available for artists, crafts people and makers of specialty items. The fee is $40.00 (includes vending permit and insurance) and this [...]
H&H Happy Hour: Pickleback
The past two H&H Happy Hour drinks featured were examples of light, refreshing, low alcohol, and to put it bluntly: “pretty” drinks. It’s about time I got back to basics by pulling out a bottle of Virginia bourbon, frying up some bacon, and simply…well… pickling some pickles.
Forest View Forming Neighborhood Watch and National Night Out Event
Read more to find about Forest Views effort to form a Neighborhood Watch and the boundaries of Forest View.
Taste of Therapy on RTD
Taste of Therapy was started up by Alison Carver and is in our hood. We first posted about it back in February.
