This week’s calendar

Richmond History Center walking tour of Church Hill (with dogs!); City Council Formal Meeting; MPACT Meeting at Chimborazo Elementary; RECYCLING WEEK; CAR meeting; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Tricycle Gardens Farm Stand; 7th District Town Hall meeting ; Adult Computer Class ; Fairfield Court Tenants Council; Farm to Family bus @ Bon Secours; 47 homes in […]

April 23, 2011; 9:20 AM • by Church Hill People's News

Richmond History Center walking tour of Church Hill (with dogs!)

Sat Apr 23 10:00 am
HISTORY HOUNDS EXPLORE CHURCH HILL Dogs are invited to join their owners for this walking tour of Church Hill, in partnership with the SPCA. Dogs must have current shots, mix well with others and remain on a leash. Owners are responsible for water and cleaning up after their dogs.

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City Council Formal Meeting

Mon Apr 25 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)

MPACT Meeting at Chimborazo Elementary

Mon Apr 25 6:00 pm
At Chimborazo Elementary – Voice your concerns regarding the seven items that MPACT covers: overgrown lots, illegal dumping, trash/bulk pickup, potholes, open & vacant lots, streetlights, traffic lights, and abandoned cars.

Mayors Participation Action Communication Team (MPACT)
http://www.richmondgov.com/MayorsParticipationActionCommunicationTeam/

RECYCLING WEEK

Mon Apr 25 4:00 pm

CAR meeting

Tue Apr 26 3:30 pm
Every 4th Tuesday at 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall

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Open Mic @ Poe’s

Tue Apr 26 8:15 pm
Weekly Open Mic every Tuesday at Poe’s Pub, hosted by Jim Daab. Sign up at 8:15, music at 9PM

Tricycle Gardens Farm Stand

Tue Apr 26 4:00 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-6 PM.
2107 Jefferson Ave, 23223

Farm Stand Opens March 22, 2011.
Fresh Veggies from our Farm, Veggie Seedlings & More! (located in Manchester District at West 9th and Bainbridge Sts).

7th District Town Hall meeting

Wed Apr 27 6:30 pm
The next 7th District Town Hall meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:30 PM.

Agenda Items so far:

The 25th Street/Nine Mile Road RRHA Conservation Area Project Update

A Health and Wellness Presentation by Dr. Diane Wilson-VCU

More Information to follow-pass the word.

Adult Computer Class

Wed Apr 27 10:00 am
At the East End Library – Meet the Mouse. Very basic instruction for the complete novice who doesn’t like computers, has to learn to use one, and is ready to have some fun. Class size is limited. First come, first serve.

Fairfield Court Tenants Council

Wed Apr 27 5:00 pm
Every 4th Wed at 2506 Phaup Street

Farm to Family bus @ Bon Secours

Thu Apr 28 3:00 pm
The Farm to Family bus will be set up outside of Bon Secours selling fresh local produce, dairy, eggs, and more every Thursday.

47 homes in Peter Paul to get free make-overs

Sat Apr 30 8:00 am
Come out and see 47 homes in the Peter Paul neighborhood receive free home repair make-overs on Saturday, 30 April 2011, from 8AM-5PM. 1,500 volunteers will work on houses owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled.

http://chpn.net/news/2011/04/21/47-homes-in-peter-paul-to-get-free-make-overs_17811/

Great Richmond Region Adventure

Sat Apr 30 10:00 am
The Great Richmond Region Adventure is the ultimate test of mental agility and Richmond Region knowledge. Equipped with adventure maps and clues, your team of up to six members race to crack complex codes and decipher puzzles, each leading to the climactic finale as your team quests to win the ultimate glory and the $1,700 cash prize. Saturday, April 30, 2011 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m | Historic Church Hill