The University of Richmond’s Modlin Center has provided the following info regarding their upcoming events for the month of November.

Lionheart offers early classics and new works for men’s voices

Lionheart is one of America’s leading ensembles in vocal chamber music. This all-male sextet is best known for its interpretation of medieval and Renaissance a cappella music, with Gregorian Chant as the keystone of its repertoire. Hailed by Early Music America for their -rich, true tones and flawlessly blended harmonies,-Lionheart will mesmerize Richmond music lovers with -Wayfaring Stranger,- a diverse repertoire of a cappella music from the 13th century to the present day.

Check out Lionheart’s recording and take a listen

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The Henrico County Board of Supervisors has raised the income limit allowing residents 65 or older or disabled to qualify for real-estate tax relief. The maximum household income for the Real Estate Advantage Program will increase from $52,000 to $62,000, beginning Jan. 1. The higher amount, approved last week, is part of a broader effort to make the program accessible to more residents. Property owners can qualify if their net worth is $350,000 or less, excluding the value of their home and 10 acres. For details, call (804) 501-4263. [via]

St. Christopher’s and the Collegiate School square off tomorrow at St. Christopher’s football field tomorrow (Saturday, November 3rd) for the popular long-standing game between the two rivals.

In addition, the two schools are working together to raise food for the Central Virginia Foodback. Spectators are encouraged to bring canned items to fill the 220 brown paper bags at the game.

“We just thought this would be a good cause and something we could easily collaborate on,” said Pierre Molster, president of St. Christopher’s Student Council.

“We do a lot of canned-food drives at Collegiate, but we thought this would be a good way to bring a lot more cans in,” said Melissa Trask, co-leader of the Collegiate Community Council.

The Times-Dispatch reports:

Fans from both private schools will pile canned goods into containers placed in front of the bleachers. Each school was supplied with 500 commemorative brown paper bags, donated by the Bank of Goochland, with the fleur-de-lis and paw print logos of the Saints and the Cougars.

I used to live in a part of the Near West End, that hardly anyone knows of. It is a little neighborhood called Westwood. No, not the one across from St. Mary’s where the Westwood Club is. This Westwood was around long before that Westwood stole their name. It is a little community with basically one way in and one way out on each side of the neighborhood. It is all one way streets and the only way you might have seen it is if you were trying to cut through from Patterson to Monument after leaving the Westhampton Post Office (there is no cut through.)

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According to Rapport Richmond, word on the street is B.J.’s Wholesale (plus gasoline station) is coming to the area of Starling Drive behind Regency Mall. If you are not familier with B.J.’s, think Costco or Sam’s Club. It’s a mega store. Now, I know that Near West Enders love to shop, but how do the neighbors feel? It is right next to at totally residential area. First Wal-mart, now this….

The 12.5-acre site across Starling Drive from Regency Mall is proposed for development with a 117,286 square foot BJ’s Wholesale with gas pumpers. When I first heard this, all I could think about was how the 2-lane Starling Drive could handle the traffic. Indeed a Traffic Impact Study is actually what is holding up the approval process with Henrico County. Besides the traffic, I suppose it might help improve the health of Regency Mall. The giant purple Disco Sports must be pleased

A brief search, also turned up this PDF file fax from September 7th, 2007 between Mike Jennings of Henrico and Keith Michael Rider, Resident Staff Engineer. I wonder if these guys even know their faxes are on the ‘net?

Well, you’ve got to be a pretty hip to be a Chaplain and blog about it. Kudos St. Catherine’s deacon, Peter Carey, who has done just that.

What better way to connect to kids in this busy world then meet them where they are — on the computer. I’m looking forward to seeing the daily reflections that he hopes to post.

The University of Richmond’s Chapel Guild will conduct its biennial Christmas House Tour Dec. 6. Five homes along Kanawha, Bandy, Cary, Three Chopt and Cherokee roads will be open.

Tickets, limited to 500 people, are $30 and include lunch at the university’s Jepson Alumni Center. To purchase tickets, call (804) 288-2118 or the Chaplaincy Office at (804) 289-8500.

The Chapel Guild supports Cannon Memorial Chapel and the Office of the Chaplaincy at the university, including sponsorship of a choral production of “Messiah” every four years. In addition, the guild supplies Bibles and hymnals and decorates the chapel for major holidays. The house tour has been held every two years since 1983.

Would you all frequent a farmers’ market in Henrico County possibly located at the Lakeside Towne Center on Lakeside Avenue? If Peter Francisco gets his way, a project he’s been working on for the last three years, very well may become reality, possibly this Spring.

According to the Times-Dispatch:

Tonight, the Planning Commission will consider his request to allow the outdoor market in the parking lot on nearly 3 acres. And by next spring, Francisco hopes to have 11 vendors selling fresh produce a couple of days a week.

“They’re all about bringing community together,” Francisco said of farmers markets. “It’s a cultural experience for the young kids. It gives them a taste of where produce comes from.”…

…Members of the Hamlet Women’s Club were so excited about the idea that they started petitions in support of the request. Nearly 100 signatures were forwarded to county officials last week.