Snapshot Sunday Assignment: Halloween
This week’s assignment is in the title, last week’s winner is below. Read on for a few more FARMERS’ MARKET snapshots.
Archive for October 2011
Beloved Local Teacher Dies Over Weekend
Over the Weekend Phil Pollard a teacher at Richmond Waldorf School died as the result of a stroke suffered on Thursday. There is a short obituary in the RTD but this story at Knoxville.com does a much better job of telling you who Phil was and the impression he left on those he knew and taught.
Laptop Bag Found
Email received Sunday afternoon; Earlier my wife and I were at the intersection of Evelyn Byrd and Westover Hills when we saw a laptop bag in the middle of the street. We’d like to see if anyone is missing it; I’d like to withhold details of the bag to see if someone can identify it… [...]
5000 Block New Kent Not Closed for Halloween
In a change from recent tradition the 5000 block of New Kent will not be closed this Halloween. In the past it was closed to traffic to allow kids and families free reign on this block, not this year. No word on the reason for the change.[via Westover Hills Neighborhood Association Website]
Volunteers Brave Foul Weather for Patrick Henry
The weather was pretty miserable but 38 volunteers showed up yesterday morning to help fight erosion at Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. The volunteers were part of the city wide HandsOn Day put together by HandsOn Greater Richmond. In near freezing rain students from VCU planted trees, spread dirt, repaired storm damage and [...]
View Of Richmond 1907
Head to Vintage Richmond to see the hi-res version, it’s worth the click.
Reedy Creek Takeout Update
Once again for all things rivery we turn to our man in the creek Phil Riggin. A new takeout was planned to begin construction this week for Reedy Creek but alas, progress can’t not proceed without the proper permit. Fortunately it is only delayed a week and work is hopefully to begin next week. This [...]
Show Some Tree Love Become A Tree Steward
One of the best aspects of our neighborhoods are the trees. Now is your chance to give back. Registration is now open for the January session to become a Richmond Tree Steward. Our 10 week Tree Steward course includes tree biology, identification, and pathology and will give you the latest information on tree care, planting [...]
Richmond.com Crowns Crossroads A Beer Mecca
Next time you go to Crossroads and can’t get a beer due to the crowd, you can blame Stephen Robertson (aka Blanchard’s Guy), Richmond.com, and this article. The cat or in this case the tasty micro-brew is out of the bag. Our little community gem has now been unveiled to the masses, or at least [...]
Celebrate Halloween Howl With Hounds
Halloween Howl, our very own doggie Halloween costume extravaganza is happening on Sunday, October 30th, from 1 to 2p.m. on the lawn beside the Stone House in Forest Hill Park. You’ll find laughs, easy mingling with great neighbors and the most incredible dogs.
Snapshot Sunday
Continue on for more and this week’s assignment.
RVA’s Silicon Valley Gets Noticed By The Atlantic
I admit that I’m in love with calling Manchester RVA’s Silicon Valley but I’m feeling more justified now that The Atlantic has a series of articles that profiles two of the tech players in our backyard, Tumblr and Mobelux. The first article discusses why The Atlantic chose Richmond. Then we get to the meat of the [...]
Richmond.com Profiles Westover Hills
It’s perhaps a sign that either I’ve lived here too long or been doing H&H too long but I read this article and learned nothing new. Not saying it’s a bad article at all but I wish there had been some tidbit that I hadn’t heard. You can give the article a read yourself or [...]
Forest View Neighborhood Watch Meets 10/26
The next meeting of the newly formed Forest View Neighborhood Watch is 10/26 at 7 p.m. at the Westover Baptist Church. If you are part of the Forest View Neighborhood head to the meeting to become more involved and informed about your neighborhood. The agenda items include; gathering contacts for Neighborhood Watch, Public Works on bulk [...]
George Wythe Win Streak Ends At One
After the exciting win last week Manchester proved to be too much for the George Wythe High School football team to handle. Final Score Manchester 47, George Wythe 12. George Wythe made history last week by breaking a 68 game losing streak.
Patrick Henry Playground Closed – Bayscape – Volunteer Opportunity
Anyone driving down Semmes has seen the ongoing construction at the Patrick Henry Building. Construction is moving along fine and everything in on schedule for wrapping up in November. Next week expect to see some dramatic changes to the outside of the school as well as work begins on the Historic Bayscape. Unfortunately this is [...]
Stray Dog Found On King William
From Westover Hills Stray Watch; A friendly young male yellow dog without a collar showed up this morning on King William Rd. He may be a Shepherd/Huskie mix.
Down With Invasives
Courtesy of Friends of James River Facebook; Here’s a great volunteer gig for anyone who feels like YANKING on something. Courtesy of The Friends will be removing vincas and other tough invasive plants in and around Pony Pasture this Saturday starting at 1pm. Wear protective clothing, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Just email elainemarolla@yahoo.com to register.
Unlocked Car Equals Theft On Devonshire
From RPD report; 3rd Precinct THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 10/19/11 – 12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 4600 block of Devonshire Road An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a plastic storage container, breathing aid and cell phone charger.
Crossroads Catering for President
Saw this very cool item on Fan of Blanchard’s Coffee Facebook: Just found out Crossroads is catering for POTUS Press Corps today with Blanchard’s Coffee!
