As part of the Children’s Miracle Networks efforts to “put the squeeze” on pediatric cancer, communities around the country will be sponsoring lemonade stands to raise funds for cancer research. On Saturday, July 19, the Rosedale Civic Association will host a lemonade stand to benefit Richmond’s local Children’s Miracle Network hospital — the Children’s Hospital [...]
Urban Views Weekly recently commemorated tennis champion and global humanitarian Arthur Ashe, who was born on July 9, 1943, and raised in Northside. Arthur Ashe, tennis champion, humanitarian, and youth advocate, is known worldwide for his athletic achievements. Born in Richmond’s Northside, Arthur began playing the tennis courts at Brook Field, a blacks-only park and [...]
The Ginter Park Residents’ Association’s Tree Committee is holding two classes this summer on proper tree selection, planting and maintenance for private spaces. Ginter Park resident, Billy Davis, has offered to conduct two sessions on proper tree maintenance, selection and planting to assist us in maintaining our treescape on both public and private property. Mr. [...]
The Ginter Park Residents’ Association Tree Committee is encouraging North Richmond residents to partner with the City of Richmond to plant new trees in public spaces. The City of Richmond has a program called Adopt-A-Tree where individual homeowners may make an application to the Urban Forestry Division to have a tree or trees planted on [...]
On Thursday, July 24, from 7:00 until 10:00pm, Lakeside’s ZED Cafe will hold a wine dinner featuring four courses plus a selected wine with each course. Call ZED for reservations. Limited seating. The wine dinner cost is $55 per person, all inclusive. Also, be sure to check out ZED’s prix fixe dinner specials from 5:30 [...]
Lakeside’s unique boutique/cafe/home-and-garden shop invites you to their special Ladies’ Night Out event from 6:00 until 8:00pm on Thursday, July 24. Enjoy a very special evening of shopping, food and fun here at Feathernesters! We will be serving up some delicious chocolate inspired desserts and other delicious goodies along with summery, cold fizzy drinks! Meet [...]
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens continues its summer schedule of evening activities in July with Families After Five every Tuesday evening and Flowers After Five every Thursday evening. (Regular admission applies.) On Tuesdays, the Garden is open until 9:00 with an emphasis on the Children’s Garden and WaterPlay area. Food is available for purchase from 5:00 [...]
Local community program Boaz and Ruth is holding a talent search over the next several weeks, leading up to a final talent face-off during the September 13 Highland Park Merchants Day. The grand prize is $1,000. The Discovering Diamonds Talent Search is our way of putting an intentional focus on capacity and gifts within reportedly [...]
Bellevue’s flower shop Nicola Flora is looking for someone with experience with flowers, as well as good computer and people skills. Drop by Nicola Flora for an application and more details.
The Richmond Crusade for Voters will be holding a candidates forum for the upcoming Richmond School Board elections this Tuesday, July 15th, at 7:00pm. The forum will be held at the Military Retiree’s Club at 2220 Sledd Street (off of Chamberlayne Avenue). In the 2nd District, current board member Lisa Dawson is being challenged by [...]
