Photos and a little info on the winners of the people’s choice for best decorated. Thanks to Diane Pendelton for the info and photos. Congrats on the victory and the fine work. Cindi Mashburn, Robin Ruth, Suzette Lyon, Bill Shanabruch pictured – Jack Mason also contributed. Bugs were made with cardboard, paper mache’, wire, pipe [...]
The James River Association is overseeing the JRAC (James River Advisory Council) 11th Annual James River Regional Cleanup at the Reedy Creek site on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 9 to 1. Volunteers are needed to help with the clean up, but most of all, JRA needs some site staff volunteers to assist with registration, [...]
We were first introduced to Officer Rogers back in November and then in December he shared his contact information. Today RTD has an article that includes pictures. Rollins thinks Rogers’ presence will help deter crime, such as vandalism and vehicle break-ins in parking lots, as well as potentially more serious offenses. “It gives us the [...]
HFHN has a post up about the Brookside Estate that was located in the Reedy Creek neighborhood. The image below came from Forest Hill Neighborhood Flickr set and was shared by the Friends of Forest Hill Park. [singlepic id=579 w=420 h=340 float=]
Jerry Williams is offering a $5,000 reward in the slaying of his daughter after the two suspects were acquitted in August. From the RTD; “Erica was everything to me,” said Williams, who called his reward “not much, but if it will get someone to come forward and help find out who killed Erica, I’m willing [...]
Local resident Stu heard at least three gunshots near Brookside Road around 10:45 last night. Anybody else in the Reedy Creek neighborhood hear the shots or have any additional information? Nothing is listed on the RPD Police Report.
From the Reedy Creek Yahoo Group; Please keep a look out for a scared (and obviously wet) dog running around Springhill and WH area. S/he is medium sized, brownish and is wearing a collar and tags. Last seen around 10:00 – 10:30 running east on the sidewalk of the north side of Semmes. By the [...]
Drivers on Forest Hill Avenue experienced a backup today just after noon, when a deer leapt into a car crossing over Reedy Creek. The driver was (presumably) shaken but unhurt, and her vehicle badly damaged. The deer was put down by police. Some lanes were shut down while the deer was being removed and the [...]
This email was in my inbox this morning, not a great start to the day. The incident occurred in the area of Taylor and Dunston in the Reedy Creek neighborhood. It certainly seems that crime is on the upswing so please keep an eye out and let the local police and Crime Watch Captains know [...]
The following has been posted to both the Woodland Heights and Reedy Creek Yahoo groups. Just a heads up on an upcoming situation. I have learned (thanks to Stu Harlowe for the vigilance in scoping the microscopic classified ads) that S&K Mini Mart at the corner of Forest Hill & Dundee has applied for an [...]
A family in the Reedy Creek Neighborhood (100 block of Dundee) had some troubles a few months ago. Since that time they have put in a fence in an effort to feel more secure. Unfortunately a new post on the Reedy Creek Yahoo group tells us of more crime. Just wanted to thank everyone for [...]
Do you lie awake at night wondering about how your street got it’s name? Worry no more I have the answers for you or rather I have re-typed the answers from the booklet “Westover Hills – Richmond’s Most Beautiful” which is a reprint of a 1935 real estate brochure. Available for purchase at Forest Hill [...]
From the Reedy Creek Yahoo Group: Posting this for a neighbor on the 600 block of W. 19th - They lost 3 dogs (mom and 2 pups) when a workman left their back yard gate open. All respond well to their names. None have on tags or collars. Here are their descriptions: 1. 3 yr [...]
CBS6 WTVR takes a look at Bob Barnett’s (spelling might be incorrect) beautiful garden in the Reedy Creek neighborhood. Bob a retired vet has built a very impressive garden but even more impressive is his cheerful and happy attitude that dominates the screen.
Forest Hill and Westover Hills are partnering together for National Night Out, which will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, located at 4401 Forest Hill Avenue. Bring your friends, family and dogs for ice cream, dog treats, and activities for children! The Richmond [...]
One of the few blogs I actually read everyday is The Hat by Harry Kollatz Jr. at Richmond Magazine. It was nice to see a story on the Forest Hill Park lake restoration. J.R. Pope, director of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities introduced the two firms that will be leading the charge [...]
This announcement is from the Reedy Creek Coalition (RCC), a local watershed group committed to improving the health of Reedy Creek. During the last several months we have been testing and refining our homeowner watershed protection audit program, an intensive effort to educate our neighbors about how they can help to protect and improve Reedy [...]
The information in this post comes from the Reedy Creek Yahoo Newsgroup. The poster is looking to either become involved with a current neighborhood watch or starting one. Please respond to the newsgroup if you have some more information. It is very depressing to read about someone having to go through this type of situation. [...]
From the Department of Utilities website: The Department of Public Utilities is partnering with the Reedy Creek Coalition to monitor the creek’s water quality and flow, with a shared goal of returning the creek to its natural productivity. The Department of Public Utilities encouraged the Reedy Creek Coalition to continue to dig leaves and tree [...]
The next meeting of the Friends of Forest Hill Park will be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stone House. Topics will include the Reedy Creek Coalition’s watershed project, the Patrick Henry Charter School and its planned use of the park, and the lake restoration project. We will also be signing [...]
An advisory from Lieutenant Scott C. Booth, Third Precinct, Sector 312. Members of the Forest Hill and Westover Hills Neighborhoods: There have been several thefts from autos in the last few weeks, mostly occurring along Riverside Drive and the Reedy Creek Access. Please get the word out—lock your car doors and keep valuables out of [...]
The James River Outdoor Coalition (JROC) is holding their monthly meeting tonight at the Reedy Creek Nature Center in James River Park at 6pm. Tonight’s agenda includes planning for the annual Earth Day Gear Swap, an update on the Pump House Park wheelchair ramp project, and membership renewal.
Andy Thompson of the RTD Sports Blog calls our attention to Richmond MORE, JROC, Friends of the JRPS for some work they did this weekend. This past Saturday members of the three volunteer groups focused on the health of the James River Park System—Richmond MORE, JROC, Friends of the JRPS—came together for their first-ever joint [...]
Event 1: The Friends of the James River Park are organizing a park clean up. There might be alternative ways to improve the park that morning, as well. Saturday, January 17 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Host: Mary-Helen Sullivan Location: Pony Pasture parking lot (Richmond, VA) Signup Event 2: We will be spending the [...]
The James River Outdoor Coalition (JROC) will be meeting Wednesday, January 7th at 6PM at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. The agenda for this meeting includes discussion of the creation and distribution of pamphlets for James River Park, hiking/biking trail maintenance and projects, and building/funding of the Pump House Park wheelchair ramp. JROC’s membership is [...]
