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This week’s calendar

Church Hill: From Spies to Pies; TRX in Libby Hill Park; Wine Shop Saturdays @ Dutch & Company; Fireworks at Rocketts ; An Evening at Richmond Hill with Chris Heuertz; City Council Formal Meeting; Historic Cemeteries Revisited Bus Tour ; Sukha Yoga Classes; CAR meeting; 7th District Community Meeting; Sukha Yoga Classes; Tricycle Gardens Four Season Farm Stand; Learn How to Compost; New Vision Civic League; Oakwood neighborhood clean-up; MORE…

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Church Hill: From Spies to Pies

Sat May 25 2:00 pm
Eating/walking tour: Church Hill has a storied past and its future looks brighter than ever with a revitalized culinary scene that includes The Roosevelt, Dutch & Company, Sub Rosa Bakery, Proper Pie Co., WPA Bakery, Cucina, Anthony’s on the Hill and the place that started it all, The Hill Cafe. Tickets are $42 with a small ticketing fee.

MORE: http://realrichmondva.com/upcoming-food-tours/

TRX in Libby Hill Park

Sat May 25 9:00 am
With warmer weather on the way, sometimes it’s hard to make it to the gym. We get it. That’s why we’re moving the fun outdoors. Starting in May we’ll offer TRX & Yoga in the Park.

Yoga / 1st and 3rd TUES of each month at 7PM
TRX / 2nd and 4th SAT of each month at 9AM

If you’re a member at Richmond Balance it’s FREE! Punch cards are welcome. Don’t have a membership or a punch card? No worries, the drop-in price is $5 per class.

Classes must be signed up for in advance. For more details or to reserve your spot email mmendoza@richmondbalance.com or call 804-343-1234.

Wine Shop Saturdays @ Dutch & Company

Sat May 25 12:00 pm
Every Saturday, offering Church Hill an opportunity to taste and purchase wine at retail prices. Themes, format, and focus will change weekly.

Fireworks at Rocketts

Sun May 26 2:00 pm
Rocketts Red Glare is a free event — thanks to major sponsors like The Boathouse restaurant — and features a variety of live music and tasty food that the whole family can enjoy. Everyone is encouraged to bring comfy chairs and blankets, picnicking along the Rocketts Landing riverfront is always welcomed (just no outside alcohol, please)! And your leashed canine family members can even join the fun.

An Evening at Richmond Hill with Chris Heuertz

Mon May 27 7:30 pm
Chris Heuertz has been the Director of the Word Made Flesh community for nearly 20 years. Chris was mentored by Mother Teresa and is an advocate for the poorest of the poor. Come hear him talk about his new book, Unexpected Gifts. It is a look into how the soul is shaped through fidelity in difficult relationships.

Richmond Hill, 2209 E. Grace St.

5:30. Eucharist service in the Richmond Hill chapel
6:30. Dinner with the Richmond Hill community
7:30. Talk and discussion with Chris Heuertz

City Council Formal Meeting

Mon May 27 6:00 pm
Every 2nd and 4th Mon – Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.

LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street

Frequency
Typically the second and fourth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)

Historic Cemeteries Revisited Bus Tour

Mon May 27 10:00 am
Free for all veterans!
Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of historic 18th & 19th century cemeteries in Richmond’s East End, including St. John’s Church, the African Burial Ground, Shockoe, Hebrew, Oakwood, and Woodland Cemeteries and several others. Learn about their layout, evolution as parks, artwork and notable tenants. Reservations: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet at the History Center. / Valentine Richmond History Center

Sukha Yoga Classes

Mon May 27 12:00 pm
Ease into the week at Sukha Yoga! We have two yoga classes on Monday evening:

Vinyasa Flow 5:30-6:45PM
Hatha 7:00-8:15PM

Cost: $12

Group classes are held at my home studio located in Church Hill near Libby Hill Park. Class size is intentionally limited, but reserving a spot is easy. Just send an email to sukhayogarva@gmail.com with the class(es) you’d like to attend.

See the full schedule at sukhayogarva.com.

CAR meeting

Tue May 28 3:30 pm
Every 4th Tuesday at 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall

Related posts: http://chpn.net/news/tag/car/

7th District Community Meeting

Wed May 29 6:30 pm
At EDI on 25th Street

Sukha Yoga Classes

Wed May 29 12:00 pm
Sign up for mid-week inspiration at Sukha Yoga:

Hatha Flow 10:00-11:15PM
Vinyasa Flow 7:00-8:15PM

Cost: $12

We can’t take drop ins just yet, but reserving a spot is easy. Just send an email to sukhayogarva@gmail.com with the class(es) you’d like to attend.

Group classes are taught at my home studio in Church Hill (near Libby Hill Park) and at Restore-PT at 401 N 23rd St.

See the full schedule at sukhayogarva.com.

Tricycle Gardens Four Season Farm Stand

Thu May 30 4:00 pm
A rotating variety of locally grown seasonal produce and sustainability products (rain barrels, worm bins, etc). Every Thursday at 2107 Jefferson Avenue. MORE: http://tricyclegardens.org/farm-stand/

Learn How to Compost

Sat Jun 1 10:00 am
Come learn nature’s way of recycling. Join Tricycle Gardens for a hands-on workshop teaching the basic methods of both backyard and worm composting! You can leave the workshop with a worm composting system! Tricycle Gardens / 2107 Jefferson Ave / Cost: $30-$60 / MORE: https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50782/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=70795

New Vision Civic League

Sat Jun 1 10:00 am
Every 1st Saturday at the East End Library. Contact Mary Thompson at (804)648-7915 for more info.

Oakwood neighborhood clean-up

Sat Jun 1 10:00 am
Let your Saturday go to waste – join in T.T.Y. monthly neighborhood effort to pick up litter! Meet at 1023 Oakwood Avenue. Trash bags , pick up rods, and gloves will be provided. Lunch will be provided by McDonald’s. To learn more on what areas will be targeted for clean up or to volunteer for this event please call 804-726-3471.

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/25/this-weeks-calendar-268_27598/

Frog!

From Lora T.: “The frog who lives in the backed-up storm drain at Chimborazo Park.”

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/24/frog_27594/

Got a house for rent?

My family and I are looking for a nice 2+ bedroom home with a fence in the Church Hill area by June 1 (closer to chimborazo park not mosby court would be ideal).

It’s a bit last minute but due to jobs we need to move.

I’ve been on craigslist but only found a couple places. If anyone has suggestions or options please let me know.

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/24/got-a-house-for-rent_27593/

Like Richmond and pie?

WPA Bakery has these stylin’ Real Richmond Food Tour “Capital of the Confectionary” t-shirts for sale.

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/24/like-richmond-and-pie_27589/

7th District meeting announced for Wednesday

Agenda/Special Guests

· Upcoming 2013 State Elections
The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Virginia State Delegate
Virginia House of Delegates – 70th Voter District

· Rebuilding Together of Richmond – Upcoming 2014 Project Area
to be located in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District
Ms. Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond

· Police and Fire Report – Richmond East End 7th Voter District
Lt. Daniel Minton, Richmond Police Department – 1st Police Precinct
Battalion Chief Robert Baumgardner, Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

· 25th Street/Nine Mile Road Corridor Revitalization Updates
Ms. Juanita Buster, Planner III, Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development

· Storm Water Utility Updates
Making Utility Bill Payments using Western Union
Richmond Department of Public Utilities Senior Care Program
Mr. Robert “Bob” Steidel, Director, Richmond Department of Public Utilities

· FY 2013-2014 Richmond Government Budget Line Items approved/established for the East End 7th Voter District
Richmond City Council Budget Staff

· New Business Seed Grant Funding for entrepreneurships in the
Richmond East End 7th Voter District
Ms. Candice Street, Executive Director, LISC of Richmond

WHEN Wednesday, May 29, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Building
701 N. 25th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223 (In Richmond’s East End 7th District)

WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, Council Liaison for the
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email).

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/23/7th-district-meeting-announced-for-wednesday-2_27587/

Sarahfran’s now open for lunch and dinner

Sarahfran’s Soulfood at 412 North 25th Street is now open for lunch and dinner.

Owner Elliott Cox describes the fare as “New Caribbean Soul Food”. The introductory menu includes wings, salmon croquettes, pork chops, country fried steak, chicken & waffles, and a red snapper fillet.

They have applied for an ABC license, but are not yet serving. The restaurant is currently open from 11AM-8PM, with plans to stay open later as business develops.

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/22/sarahfrans-now-open-for-lunch-and-dinner_27584/

It’s Church Hill Hoop Jam Wednesday!

Guess what today is? It’s Church Hill Hoop Jam Wednesday!!!! (and the crowd goes WILD) LOL But, seriously y’all…come on out and PLAY. Get your hoop on. De-stress with a little “Hoopy Hour” fun. We bring the hoops, the music, the fun…you bring your beautiful self. FREE and OPEN TO EVERYONE. 7:15pm-until 8:30ish, Robinson Theater, 2903 Q Street

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/22/its-church-hill-hoop-jam-wednesday_27582/

Fall 2013 openings at Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School

Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School has a few fall 2013 openings for rising 6th grade and 8th grade boys and girls. Please see Mike Schad or call the school at 822-6610 for more information or to get an application.

VIA East End Fellowship

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/22/fall-2013-openings-at-anna-julia-cooper-episcopal-school_27567/

Two public hearings scheduled on school closings, rezoning

Two public meetings on proposed school closings and rezoning have been announced:

• Tuesday, May 28th 5:30PM at Thomas Jefferson High School
• Monday, June 3 5PM in Council Chamber at City Hall

The proposed rezoning would have a portion of Fulton rezoned into Bellevue Elementary (a school occasionally mentioned for closing due to under-enrollment).

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/22/two-public-hearings-scheduled-on-school-closings-rezoning_27579/

Congratulations to Armstrong’s Sajada Taylor and Franklin’s Joshua Young

Sajada Taylor of Armstrong High and Joshua Young from Franklin Military Academy were among the 8 students recognized as the valedictorians of the graduating classes yesterday at the Science Museum:

Joshua Young from Franklin Military Academy, who will study communications at the University of Richmond;

Sajada Taylor from Armstrong, who will study nursing at Old Dominion University;

PHOTOS via Times-Dispatch

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/22/congratulations-to-armstrongs-sajada-taylor-and-franklins-joshua-young_27574/

Art 180 Boys and Girls Club Mural

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/22/art180-boys-and-girls-club-mural_27564/

Basketball courts at Chimborazo getting a facelift

The long-anticipated resurfacing of the basketball courts at Chimborazo Playground got going today.

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/21/basketball-courts-at-chimborazo-getting-a-facelift_27570/

Era Vintage setting up shop on Marshall Street

Diana from Era Vintage announced today that the vintage shop (“specializing in 50′s, 60′s and 70′s furniture, home accessories and other unique items”) will be moving into the storefront at 2704 East Marshall Street, right across from Cyclus Bicycle Shop and down from both Dutch and Company and WPA Bakery.

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/21/era-vintage-setting-up-shop-on-marshall-street_27560/

CAR to meet regarding proposed demolition

Notice of Upcoming Special Meeting of the Commission of Architectural Review

Members of the Commission of Architectural Review will meet with Commission staff at 2411 Carrington Street on Friday, May 24, 2013, to discuss a proposal to demolish the building on the site. The meeting will begin at 11:00 AM.

Please contact Catherine Easterling at 646-7550 if you have any questions.

Catherine Easterling
Planning and Preservation Division
Department of Planning and Development Review
900 E. Broad Street, Room 510
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 646-7550
Fax: (804) 646-5789

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/21/car-to-meet-regarding-proposed-demolition_27556/

Fireworks at Rocketts this Sunday

Celebrate Memorial Day this Sunday at Rocketts Red Glare:

Rocketts Red Glare is a free event — thanks to major sponsors like The Boathouse restaurant — and features a variety of live music and tasty food that the whole family can enjoy. Everyone is encouraged to bring comfy chairs and blankets, picnicking along the Rocketts Landing riverfront is always welcomed (just no outside alcohol, please)! And your leashed canine family members can even join the fun.

VIA: Church Hill People’s News / http://chpn.net/news/2013/05/21/fireworks-at-rocketts-this-sunday_27553/