Kim Bridges Richmond Public Schools 1st District School Board Representative, has an update for citizens of Richmond’s 1st District and parents: Yes, it’s a new school year, and some of us are very happy about it. Today was the first day back for teachers and I was privileged to sit in on the opening morning [...]
The West End Assembly of God (WEAG) Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) clothing and toy sale is September 25th. The Kidtopia children’s consignment sale is October 8-10. Both sales feature items from many different consignors with a variety of prices, sizes and styles. The MOYC sale includes maternity clothes and children’s clothing sizes up to [...]
The Massey Alliance invites the community a fundraiser for the VCU Massey Cancer Center: Massey on the River, Saturday, September 25 from 5-9 p.m. on Rock Bottom Island (off of River Road near River Road Shopping Center). Tickets include a dinner buffet of home-style favorites, selections from Loveland Distributors and Pepsi and live music from [...]
The City of Richmond boasts one of the top urban forests in the country, you can learn more about the thriving trees in our community by participating in Richmond City’s Tree Steward Program. Who: Richmond residents and other area students and residents interested in learning the proper methods of selecting, planting and maintaining trees. What: [...]
Looks like someone was having fun with bubbles this morning at Bon Secours Heart Center at Forest and Glenside. By this afternoon, when I drove by, things looked normal again.
Virginia Department of Education has released AYP or Adequate Yearly Progress numbers for all Virginia public schools. Overall, 6 out of 10 Virginia schools exceeded or met all No Child Left Behind (NCLB) objectives during 2009-2010 despite new accountability provisions related to high school graduation and the testing of students with disabilities. Although most of [...]
Tomorrow is the National Night Out and there are several neighborhood events in the Near West End. National Night out is a crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). Nearby events include: Westwood Civic Association at 5401 Marian Street (behind the Westhampton Post Office and Westend Library) from 6-9 p.m. [...]
