May 21, 2008
Style gives Zed a “do over”
Style Weekly takes another bite out of Lakeside’s Zed Cafe and finds the taste to its liking. Here’s a small sampling:
With a constantly changing menu reflecting what’s freshest in our area at the moment, Zed can only get better and better as Foster develops new relationships and sources more of the best ingredients. It’s finally become a restaurant with an easy philosophy that not only satiates your conscience but also makes your mouth and belly mostly full of joy as well.
May 19, 2008
What’s happening in Northside this week?
Check out the North Richmond News calendar to keep up with all the community happenings. Here’s a quick rundown:
Bellevue Civic Association General Meeting; Bluesflash; Amy Henderson; Drop In and Dig; English Garden Style Floral Design; Lakeside Farmers’ Market; Richmond Braves versus Durham; Richmond Braves versus Durham; The Janet Martin Band; Back Door Tag Sale at Feathernesters; Good Green Fun; Lakeside Farmers’ Market; Richmond Braves versus Durham; Richmond Rose Society Show; The Ray Pittman Project; Richmond Braves versus Durham; Memorial Day Parade on Lakeside Avenue; Richmond Braves versus Syracuse; Richmond Braves versus Syracuse.
May 18, 2008
Meet Ginter Park’s new children’s librarian this Thursday
Richmond Public Library invites the community to come out and meet the new children’s librarian for Ginter Park Library this Thursday, May 22, from 4:30 until 6:00 pm. Join the library staff for refreshments, information about the summer reading program and activities.
May 18, 2008
Meeting planned to discuss roundabout
There will be a special meeting of the Ginter Park Residents’ Association this Thursday, May 22, to discuss the proposed roundabout at Hermitage and Laburnum avenues. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm and will be held at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church.
May 18, 2008
Richmond Rose Society plans shows at Lewis Ginter on Saturday
The Richmond Rose Society will present its 71st annual Rose Show at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden this Saturday, May 24, from 1:00 until 4:30 pm.
The theme [of the show] is “Rose Magic.” Hundreds of beautiful roses and arrangments; rose experts to answer questions. A free class on “How to Graft Roses” by Rick Brown will be offered at 1:30 p.m. (please note Garden admission is required to attend the Rose Show.)
May 18, 2008
TV6’s Mark Holmberg visits unfinished Battery Park
WTVR Channel 6’s street savvy reporter Mark Holmberg visits Battery Park to investigates reports that the city has been ignoring the needs of that community since it was flooded by Hurricane Ernesto in 2007.
May 18, 2008
Rosedale Civic Association meeting set for June 4
The regular quarterly meeting of the Rosedale Civic Association will be held on June 4 at 7:00 pm in the social hall of The Hermitage. Visit the Rosedale Civic Association website for details.
May 16, 2008
More details emerge about June Vegetarian Festival at Bryan Park
The annual Richmond Vegetarian Festival will return to Bryan Park’s azalea gardens on Saturday, June 21. Read all about it at the Vegetarian Festival’s own website.
May 16, 2008
Search for a school superintendent comes to Holton on May 28
As reported by the Near West End News earlier this week, the search for a new Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools has shifted into high gear with a series of public forums, including on slated for Wednesday, May 28, at 6:00 pm at Linwood Holton Elementary School.
The Near West End News post also includes lots of information from School Board member Kim Bridges on the conflicting messages circulating about the state and quality of Richmond’s schools. Well worth the read.
May 16, 2008
Tuesday’s Bellevue Civic Association meeting
Make plans now to attend the next Bellevue Civic Association General Meeting this Tuesday, May 20, at Holton Elementary School. Dinner will be available at 6:30 pm, and the meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
Among the items on the agenda: committee reports; recognition from the marathon committee; a presentation on the proposed roundabout at Laburnum and Hermitage avenues.
May 16, 2008
Don’t forget the Saturday market
Be sure to check out the new Lakeside Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from 8:00 am until 12 noon. The market is located adjacent to the Lakeside Towne Center on Lakeside Avenue.
May 16, 2008
Shred your documents at Virginia Center Commons tomorrow
A Shred Identity Theft program is planned for Saturday, May 17, from 10 am until 2 pm at Virginia Center Commons. Henrico residents may bring up to four small boxes of personal documents to be shredded.
For details, call Crystal Delk with the Henrico County Division of Police at (804) 501-5316.
May 15, 2008
National Park Service spotlights Hermitage Road
A new National Park Service website spotlights Richmond as a historic destination, and includes detailed profiles of a number of North Richmond neighborhoods — including the Hermitage Road Historic District. Here’s a snippet; visit the site for more:
Hermitage Road Historic District is a four-block section of Hermitage Road that is northwest of Richmond’s central business district and just south of the Henrico County line. The district developed between the late 1800s and early 1900s, starting out as an enclave of elegant country estates Richmond’s wealthy built and evolving into an upper and middle-class suburban neighborhood along a streetcar line. Hermitage Road has a landscaped median that replaced the tracks of the streetcar line in 1929. Trees, sidewalks, early-20th century street lamps, and fine homes that are setback on big deep lots line the boulevard. The district’s significance lies in its development patterns and with its largely intact collection of residential architecture dating from 1885 to the late 1930’s. Several buildings are noteworthy as the work of Richmond architect D. Wiley Anderson.
May 14, 2008
Summer programming set for Battery Park
The mayor’s website has posted details on summer programming at Battery Park in North Richmond:
May 14, 2008
Holton recognized as “Title I Distinguished School” by state
Four Richmond City schools — including Linwood Holton Elementary in North Richmond — have been recognized as ‘Title I Distinguished Schools’ by the state Department of Education.
The awards recognize schools that have maintained full state accreditation under the Standards of Learning for two consecutive years, met No Child Left Behind benchmarks in reading and math, and scored above the 60th percentile in both subjects.
“Obviously, the credit for this accomplishment goes to the outstanding teachers and administrators at these four schools,“ said Richmond School Superintendent Dr. Deborah Jewell-Sherman. “But it also reflects well on the students and families who attend these schools and their dedication and desire to learn. Truly, I am not surprised by this accomplishment. I am pleased and proud, but not surprised.”
May 13, 2008
Don’t forget the Wednesday market
Be sure to check out the new Lakeside Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 12 noon, and from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The market is located adjacent to the Lakeside Towne Center on Lakeside Avenue.
May 13, 2008
Lakeside Rescue Squad 1958-2008
Happy Anniversary to the volunteers at Lakeside Rescue Squad, serving the Lakeside area since 1958.
May 12, 2008
Chamber festival at Imperial Plaza on Saturday
Members of the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at 3:00 pm this Saturday, May 17, at Imperial Plaza on Bellevue Avenue. The orchestra will present music by Mendelssohn, Joplin, Bartok and Elgar. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information, call (804) 673-7400.
May 12, 2008
National Park Service spotlights Ginter Park
A new National Park Service website spotlights Richmond as a historic destination, and includes detailed profiles of a number of North Richmond neighborhoods — including the Ginter Park Historic District. Here’s a snippet; visit the site for more:
Ginter Park’s development entailed a host of associated public works improvements. These included new roads constructed of crushed stone from quarries on Hermitage Road, with tile sewer lines laid in the roadbeds; and artesian wells to provide fresh drinking water. The subdivision of predominantly single-family dwellings is laid out in a grid pattern of streets and lined with deciduous shade trees and miles of hedges. The community covers approximately 21 city blocks and has a plan characterized by wide divided boulevards running north and south and large residential lots, generally measuring 100’ wide by 250’ deep. With the exception of changes to Chamberlayne Avenue as a result of its later designation as U.S. Route 1, Ginter Park retains most of its turn-of-the century residential planning qualities, including many of its original stone street signs, that established its reputation as “Queen of the Suburbs.”
May 12, 2008
Mayor’s website offers update on Battery Park
Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder’s website has an overview of progress made in the Battery Park community in advance of Tuesday’s Battery Park Civic Association meeting:
Baseball and Football Fields: Recent rains mean the city needs additional time to dry the infield so crews can create a usable practice space for the rest of the summer. A contractor is scheduled to repair ruts and remove debris in the football field.
Battery Park - Main Section: Asphalt will soon be removed from the five tennis courts damaged in the 2006 flooding. Courts will be repaved, and new posts and nets installed. The basketball court is being relocated where two tennis courts were just south of Overbrook Road. The restroom has been gutted ad is being rebuilt. New playground equipment has been ordered and will be installed. The asphalt pad and benches adjacent to the playground will be replaced.This work is planned for a mid to late summer completion barring any severe weather or other unknown set backs.
First Tee: The agreement to re-open First Tee Golf Course is in the signature stage and a “soft” opening could occur this week. A larger, more formal grand re-opening will take place later in May or early June.
