auction at 1016 West 46th Street
The house at 1016 West 46th Street and all of its contents were up for auction onsite today by Dixon Auction.
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spring Tree Steward classes to begin in February
Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Are you interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Richmond Tree Stewards training may be for you!
meet-up to get involved
We will be holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, Dec.30 at 7PM, for anyone interested in volunteering to post for River District News, Hills&Heights, or Carver&Jackson Ward News. Contact John Murden at murden@gmail.com to RSVP and for more info.
Woodland Heights Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is TOMORROW!
Just a reminder that the Woodland Heights Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is tomorrow, Dec. 7, from 1-5PM. Seven classic Woodland Heights homes will be on tour, free parking is available at Woodland Heights Baptist Church (611 W. 31st Street), and all tour homes are within walking distance.
this week in the area…
South of the James Farmer’s Market; 2008 Woodland Heights Annual Holiday Tour of Homes; Patrick Henry Initiative Meeting; Forrest Hill Neighborhood Association meeting; RPS application meeting for IB Middle Years Program; Westover Hills Library renovation/services public meeting; Westover Hills Neighborhood Association meeting (CANCELLED); Plaza Bowl’s First Annual Art for Autism Art Auction; MORE…
have a house renovation story to put on tv?
Another show looking for some renovation stories: We are searching for dynamic homeowners in your area who aren’t afraid to show their true personalities! The TV show is about the realities and drama of home renovation. We want to see the issues, the arguments and the real effects of taking on a project with a [...]
lost kitten near 43rd Street Gallery
Via Craig’s List: Lost female tabby kitten, 14wks. about 4 pounds. gold shoulders, white face and chest, tabby back, little M between her ears. escaped the house last night. near 43rd street gallery. Please call (804)513-0861 anytime. Needs to go get her rabies shot on dec. 23. Thanks
December Westover Rag is here
The December issue of the Westover Hills Neighborhood Association newsletter, The Westover Rag, is now available online (PDF). Includes info about the holiday decorating contest, the holiday market on Dec. at Forest Hill Park, write-ups from the most recent 4th District meeting and the fall picnic, WHNA contact information, and more… The next WHNA meeting [...]
Westover Hills Library renovation/services public meeting
A representative from Fanning Howey Architectural/Engineering firm will be at the Westover Hills Library on Thursday, December 11th at 6:30PM to speak with members of the community with regards to what type of renovations and services they would like to see at their branch of the Richmond Public Library system.
Democratic primary for 70th is Saturday
Democrats in the part of the area covered by the 70th District House of Delegates seat will hold a primary this Saturday from 1-4PM at 31st Street Baptist Church (823 North 31st Street) to select a candidate for the State Delegate position being vacated by Mayor-elect Dwight Jones. Two people have indicated that they will [...]
Graziano likely to head next council
The RTD is reporting that “Kathy C. Graziano, 4th District councilwoman, is likely to become the next president of Richmond City Council.”
a colder day at the South of the James market
Richmond Food Collective visited the next-to-last of the South of the James markets yesterday and enjoyed the slower pace that the colder weather has brought: The market was quiet. I usually go to South of the James on Saturday mornings and the mad rush, and the sea of shoppers had this Saturday finally given way [...]
this week in the area…
South of the James Farmer’s Market; Patrick Henry Initiative Meeting; 2008 Woodland Heights Annual Holiday Tour of Homes; MORE…
more neighborhood maps
Following yesterday’s map of Reedy Creek, we were pointed to 3 great maps from the Forest Hill Neighborhood Association site: Woodland Heights, Reedy Creek, Swansboro Forest Hill Neighborhood Association Westover Hills Civic Association
a map of Reedy Creek
A map of the Reedy Creek Neighborhood, the neighborhood between Forest Hill Avenue and Midlothian Turnpike.
theft from cars an ongoing issue
Following an earlier rash of incidents in Westover Hills, nbc12 is reporting that “Richmond Police are warning residents in the Stratford Hills neighborhood to lock their doors since the area has been a recent target of thieves”. The same article also reports the arrest of a suspect who “had in his possession several GPS units [...]
this week in the area…
South of the James Farmer’s Market; The Rats, Octane Saints, 12 Step Revenge; Patrick Henry Initiative Meeting; MORE…
43rd Street Gallery Holiday Open House starts next week
With affordable gifts by local artisans and the “Adopt a Pot” Annual Seconds Sale, the 43rd Street Gallery Holiday Open House begins November 28.
drunken man crashes into Crossroads
The RTD is reporting that “Richmond police have charged a man in a single-vehicle crash in front of a South Richmond coffee shop early [yesterday].” The driver, Alkaly Leo Keita, was charged with eluding police, driving without a license, having an open container and driving under the influence. Keita refused to stop at the Lee [...]
city council agenda for Nov.24
The agenda for the November 24th City Council meeting (PDF) includes this item of local interest: Ord. No. 2008-281 (Patron: Mayor Wilder) – To *** enter into a sublicense agreement *** to allow Cellco Partnership to install and maintain telecommunications equipment on an existing tower located at 1399 Jahnke Road.
H&H crime map back up
The folks at RichmondCrime.org have fixed the issues that had taken the crime map offline for a while. There is a lag in incidents being posted to the map, apparently due to data formatting issues coming from the Richmond Police data source.
