http://northrichmondnews.com/news Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:37:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Skirt! -- that splashy new monthly that fills the bright green paper boxes around town (there's one just outside of Kitchen 64) -- had a couple of nice Northside references this month: "Zed on Lakeside Ave. reminds visitors that you don't have to go to the Big Apple to get culinary ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/07/august-skirt-gives-a-few-nods-to-northside/ We posted earlier this week about the struggles the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad was having in raising funds for its 50th anniversary celebration scheduled for August 16 and 17. Now Lakeside boosters Peter and Sharon Francisco are doing something about it. Here's an email the Francisco's recently sent out to market ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/06/buy-produce-at-lakeside-market-to-benefit-lakeside-rescue-squad/ PJPink at River City Food and Wine calls Zorba's on MacArthur Avenue when her household is hunting for pizza delivery in Northside: When we moved to Richmond, we were thrilled that Zorba's at 4026 MacArthur Ave. delivered. While not the ultimate pie in Richmond, a damn sight better than any of ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/06/zorbas-gets-nod-from-northside-weblogger/ I have an update on the city's proposed development of 60+ acres surrounding the Diamond between North Boulevard and Hermitage Road over at Buttermilk & Molasses. The Boulevard Project, as it's affectionately called, was officially opened for bidding back in January when the city issued a Request for Qualifications -- essentially ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/06/proposals-set-for-development-around-diamond/ [caption id="attachment_721" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="\"Bob Serves Root Beer Floats!\" photo by Kelly McCants"][/caption] Northside crafter Kelly McCants posted a few photos of the National Night Out event held on MacArthur Avenue. The event was a joint production of the merchants along MacArthur and Bellevue avenues. The photos can be found at ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/06/bellevue-night-out-in-pictures/ [caption id="attachment_718" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Photo by Brandon Fox"][/caption] Northside food critic and weblogger Brandon Fox recently surveyed four of Richmond's favorite farmer's markets, including the new Lakeside Farmer's Market in North Richmond. Her article appears in the August edition of Home Style, the monthly home-and-garden insert to Style Weekly. Here's what ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/06/lakeside-market-featured-in-latest-home-style/ Head to Lewis Ginter on Thursday, August 21, for an evening of heirloom tomato tasting with Amy Hicks of Amy's Garden Certified Organic Farm. It happens from 6:00 until 8:00pm. No preregistration is required, and their is a $5 fee per person. Visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's August calendar for ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/05/tomato-tasting-at-lewis-ginter-on-august-21/ Retro Richmond, dedicated to all things vintage and Richmond, managed to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the old Bellevue Theater -- better known to Northside residents as the Samis Grotto on MacArthur Avenue. In addition to tons of pictures, the Retro Richmond post includes lots of details about what entertainment on ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/04/retro-richmond-visits-the-old-bellevue-theater-with-photos/ City Councilmember Chris Hilbert's office has forwarded a comprehensive list of the 3rd District groups that have registered with the Richmond Police Department to hold a National Night Activity tomorrow evening, August 5. Most activities will begin around 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. and the events include cookouts, lemonade and popcorn ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/04/a-comprehensive-national-night-out-list-of-activities-for-northside/ From the Rosedale Civic Association: The weather report says we can expect regular temps of 101 on Tuesday, the day of National Night Out. As the heat index will probably have it somewhat higher, the Association board voted tonight to cancel Rosedale's participation in the National Night Out event this year. ... ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/04/rosedale-cancels-night-out-event-due-to-heat/ This Tuesday, August 5, Boaz & Ruth will be holding a free info-lunch and tour of their Highland Park facilities. Guests will meet the people behind Boaz and Ruth, and meet others who are interested in development, community service, and Northside. For more information on Boaz and Ruth, check out the ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/03/northside-community-shapers-open-doors-to-public-this-tuesday/ A sixth North Richmond neighborhood has joined the roster of National Night Out events being held in our community on Tuesday, August 5: Battery Park: Books on Wheels will bring their bus, their books and their bikes to Battery Park as part of National Night Out on August 5. The event ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/03/northsides-national-night-out-event-update/ Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens continues its summer schedule of evening activities in August with Families After Five every Tuesday evening and Flowers After Five every Thursday evening. (Regular admission applies.) And don't forget that the second Thursday of the month -- Thursday, August 14 -- is Fidos After 5 and ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/03/spend-august-evenings-at-lewis-ginter/ As the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad nears its 50th anniversary celebration, the planned two-day event is already operating on life support. But that isn't stopping the volunteers and friends of the cornerstone of the Lakeside community from moving ahead with anniversary plans on August 16 and 17. The Times-Dispatch has ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/03/lakeside-rescues-50th/ We swung by the Lakeside Farmers’ Market this Saturday morning and loaded up on cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, corn, cantaloupe and cut flowers. Vendors were also unloading beans, watermelon, potatoes, peaches, blackberries, blueberries and much more. The market is open twice on Wednesdays -- from 8:00am until 12 noon, and again from ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/lakeside-market-continues-with-summer-bounty/ Lite 98's Kat Simon’s will be broadcasting live from Lakeside on Wednesday, August 6. Simon will be broadcasting "Kat's Cafe" from Feathernesters Tea Room on Lakeside Avenue from 11:30am until 1:00pm. Feathernesters is taking lunch reservations now at 262-7305 for Lite 98 fans interested in "dining" at Kat's Cafe. http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/live-radio-broadcast-from-feathernesters-in-lakeside/ If your child arrives at his or her school by bus, this news is for you: The Department of Public Transportation has been working feverishly to complete bus routes for the coming school year. The schedules are expected to be published in the Richmond Free Press on August 12 and should ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/city-schools-bus-schedules-available-august-11/ The Center for Progressive Leadership, a leading progressive political training organization, will be offering voter mobilization training at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17. The training will equip first-time and experienced progressive activists, organizers, and campaign staff with effective tools for success this election year. ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/voter-mobilization-training-to-be-offered-at-lewis-ginter-in-august/ Although 2008 has seen more moisture than 2007, recent dry weather patterns across the region have contributed to low water levels in the James River. The city -- along with Goochland, Hanover and Henrico counties -- is alerting customers that voluntary water conservation measures may soon be requested of residents: “Water ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/city-prepares-for-possible-water-conservation-measures/ There are two candidates for the 3rd District City Council seat -- incumbent Christopher Hilbert and newcomer Jonathan Davis. Richmond.com recently spotlighted the 3rd District race, and now Davis has a website up touting his experiences and positions. http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/website-for-3rd-district-candidate-jonathan-davis-is-up/ From our good friends at River District News: Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Are you interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Richmond Tree Stewards training may be for you! Class topics ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/tree-stewards-classes-offered-to-the-public/ Fir the sixth year, the American Family Fitness 5K/10K Walk/Run to benefit Children's Hospital Foundation will make its way through the streets of North Richmond. The annual run is scheduled for Saturday, October 11. The race will also include fun activities such as a health fair, kid’s festival, decorated stroller ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/08/02/walkrun-for-childrens-hospital-in-october/ Third District City Councilman Chris Hilbert has issued a statement to North Richmond News about the proposed traffic roundabout at Hermitage Road and Laburnum Avenue: There has been a lot of discussion over the past months regarding a proposed traffic roundabout at the intersection of Hermitage Road and Laburnum Ave., when ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/07/30/hilbert-responds-to-nrn-on-hermitagelaburnum-roundabout/ A number of Northside neighborhoods will mark National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5: Battery Park: Books on Wheels will bring their bus, their books and their bikes to Battery Park as part of National Night Out on August 5. The event — hosted by the Battery Park Civic Association — ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/07/27/national-night-out-round-up-of-events/ The August issue of Richmond Magazine (on newstands now) is chockful of Northside references in their annual climb through the Worst & Best of the Richmond region. We'll spotlight a few key references: Bill Martin of the Valentine Richmond History Center picks Highland Park as one of Richmond's best (and lesser-known) ... http://northrichmondnews.com/news/2008/07/26/richmond-magazines-best-worst-highlights-northside-people-and-places/