On Saturday, October 16th, HandsOn Greater Richmond will host the third annual HandsOn Day. During this volunteer event, 1,000 local citizens will transform our community by volunteering at one of over 40 non-profits, city parks, and schools. Projects include park clean-up and restoration, housing rehab for elderly citizens, arts and crafts with children, and more. In [...]
Arts on the Grove is next weekend, Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Street Christian Church. Arts on the Grove features a juried arts show, children’s activities, food and more. Seventh Street Christian Church 4101 Grove Avenue
Kim Bridges, School Board Chairman and 1st District School Board Representative for Richmond City Schools is asking for local resident’s input on our schools. This is an opportunity to be heard, and suggestions will be implemented as feasible. Are you a parent–past or present? Neighbor? Business partner? Faith community member? Someone without any connection to our [...]
The West End Assembly of God Mothers of Young Children Clothing and Toy Sale is this Saturday. This is a great place to pick up used kids clothing and toys for reasonable prices. My experience is the prices tend to be more than a yard sale, but less than a consignment shop, with LOTS of selection. Typically [...]
Bon Secours St. Mary’s recently announced a master plan with some big ideas. The plan has 3 phases, looking forward as much as 40 years down the road. By 2050 the hospital is expected to have tripled in size. The Times-Dispatch has more: Phase one — the next five years — calls for expanding the [...]
The City of Richmond’s Near West End residents are invited to attend a meeting held by Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, at Mary Munford Elementary School on Tuesday, September 28, 2010; 6:30 p.m -8 p.m. This meeting will address changes being made to the Real Estate tax assessment and will feature information on: New [...]
Commonwealth Parenting’s September Council Meeting at Tuckahoe Library will discuss Bullying, Targets & Bystanders. The event is free and the community is welcome to attend. Bullying has moved from the playground to the desktop and cellphone. Join our experts for a frank discussion of cyberbullying. Find out how to talk to your children, protect your [...]
Join Circle Center Adult Day Services on September 22nd for an open house and tour of their facility, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Circle Center is open Monday through Saturday, conveniently located near the Shoppes at Willow Lawn. 4900 West Marshall Street Richmond, VA 23230 804-355-5717
