The Department of Community Development has released its latest newsletter here. Contained therein is a neat piece on how the city is addressing blight in neighborhoods.
Code Enforcement inspectors are always on the lookout for violations that can make a big difference in the asthetics and safety of your neighborhood.
The pictures to prove it
Support the great indie crafters of Richmond at VisArts Holiday Craft Show, Friday night from 7-10 and Saturday from 10 AM-5 PM. A $10 donation Friday night gets you wine and cheese while you browse. Proceeds benefit the Visual Arts Center. Admission is free on Saturday.
This Saturday, December 12, 12:30 pm to 4 pm you are welcome to visit Retreat Hospital’s Open House for FREE health screenings. Their physicians will provide body mass index, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings to start your holiday season off with peace of mind.
From the Richmond Police:
ROBBERY. 12/8/09, 9:07 p.m. in the 00 block of Strawberry Street. A male reported he was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.
The most alarming part of this crime is how early in the night it was, although I guess armed robbery is always pretty alarming.
Richmond BizSense has a neat story about Lamplighter Coffee, now operating out of a space at 116 S. Addison.
Lamplighter, too, is equipped with its own roaster. [Owner Noelle] Archibald said the shop will roast green coffee and deliver beans by the pound by bicycle to homes and businesses throughout the city.
Delivery by bike is a pretty sweet idea. And so is a weekly delivery (since freshness really matters with coffee). Although a pound/week is an awful lot of coffee. The store/cafe is open 7 days a week from 7 AM-5 PM.
Can anyone answer the most important question: Is the coffee any good?
Looking up East Main Street in Richmond, Virginia, by Will -Synthetic Dreamer-
Go here to see all the happenings related to Christmas around town tonight.
Saturday, December 12, 1:00 – 5:30 pm
The OmMama Studio at the Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Building
Here’s the info from their site:
Please join OmMama for an afternoon of great shopping, socializing, information gathering, and fun!! We’ve gathered a fabulous group of local mompreneurs, artisans, and service providers who specialize in products and services for expecting and new families.
Some offerings include massages, pregnancy and infancy photography, henna tattoos, and maternity and children’s clothing.
It’s the first Friday again already.
This month, the Fan’s Artemis Gallery (1601 W. Main St.) is celebrating its 12th Annual Holiday Mixed Media Show showcasing Fine Arts and Crafts with our Unique Collection of Gallery Artists from 5.00pm to 10.00 pm.
1.Stick Metal people by Don Rea,PA
2.Metallic Art Graphics by John Crutchfield;VA
3.Tea Pots by Noi Volkov;Russia
4.Glass by Neil Duman; VA
5.Face jugs by Tom Phelps; NC
6 Industrial Clocks by Richard Birkett; NY
7.Fused glass by Beatice Keleman; Venezuela
8.Bijoux Graphique Dawn Estrin
9.Glass Paradox; by Amy Rouse; Maine
10.Philipe Desroches metal; France… and many more…
The 15th Annual Fox Holiday Tree Sale will be held Saturday December 5th, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the School (2300 Hanover Ave.) with proceeds benefiting the Fox PTA. Cash and checks only.
This tree spectacular will feature freshly cut Balsam Fir trees brought straight from Nova Scotia. Everything from those hard-to-find tall trees, perfect for high Fan ceilings, to small table-top trees, will be available. A variety of fresh, two-sided, Balsam Fir wreaths, roping, garland, poinsettias, and other decorations will also be available for purchase.
RVA News has a thorough article on all you need to know about the Ukrop’s/SuperValue Christmas Parade on Saturday. Check it out.
Specifically here’s a list of street closures in and around the Fan for the event:
