archive for August, 2007
August 1, 2007
Sales Tax Holiday, Aug 3-5
From the Virginia Dept of Taxation’s page on the Sales Tax Holiday, this year’s sales tax holiday “will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007 and end at midnight on Sunday, August 5, 2007.” Exempt from the sales tax: “purchases of school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and articles of clothing, including footwear, selling for $100 or less per item, will be exempt from sales tax.”
August 1, 2007
Dredging project: second phase of testing now in process
The Appomattox dredging project, which will create a navigable waterway between Petersburg and the James River, is now in its early phases. Today’s P-I notes that soil testing is now underway. Read more >
August 3, 2007
20 years of boosting Petersburg students
In room after room in Zion Baptist Church in July, a visitor might be forgiven for thinking that September had already come. Heads were bent over books, ears were tuned in to teachers and students were learning. Read more >
August 3, 2007
Petersburg School Board Meeting, August 8
at the School Board office, 255 South Blvd. E., 7pm.
August 5, 2007
New bell/whistle added to this site: polls
If some day you have a burning idea for a poll, feel free to send it in. Thanks for the new feature John!
August 6, 2007
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition to host ìFirst Comes Loveî Workshop
The Petersburg Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition will host a 5-day workshop August 13-17 for upcoming 9th through 12th graders entitled ìFirst Comes Love.î This workshop is designed to teach youth valuable skills to form positive relationships with others. Key topics include building self confidence, goal setting and healthy relationships. Read more >
August 6, 2007
Utopia Spa hosts “Open House” at Friday for the Arts!
Coming soon…Utopia Spa will soon be opening a “Mini-Spa” above Lavender & Lace until their building on Sycamore St. is fully renovated. Come to their Mini-Spa Open House August 10th, 6pm-10pm, during Friday for the Arts! to see the new space, to enjoy some light snacks and drinks, and to sign up to win a free gift certificate! Read more >
August 6, 2007
What is it about this place?
or…Why did you move to Petersburg/What is so sweet about the ‘burg? Since I haven’t yet laid my hands on a copy of the August issue of 50 Plus (which I understand was supposed to cover, among other things, the questions above), I thought it might be fun to open the question up to the community. So, what’s it about this place that drew you/keeps you?
August 7, 2007
Petersburg Public Schools Teacher Job Fair
The Petersburg Public Schools invites highly qualified teachers to our Teacher Job Fair Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the PPS Administrative Offices on 255 E. South Blvd, Petersburg VA 23805. Principals of our schools will be on hand to interview candidates and to discuss available positions. Critical areas include middle and high school math and science. Read more >
August 7, 2007
Susan Greenbaum at Sycamore Rouge
This Friday, 8pm, $12 ($10 for members). Hear Susan Greenbaum here. Get more Rouge event details here.
August 7, 2007
Friday for the Arts! Petersburg, August 10
Read on for a listing of this month’s visual and performing arts schedules. Read more >
August 7, 2007
Young Professionals Network & Social, August 15
at Good Tymes Bar & Grill (405 East Washington Street) from 6pm to 9pm. You know the routine: we get together at the bar for a great time, then blend an informational session for our empowerment. This month, we learn how to get investors for our business ideas. After that, it’s back to lively socializing. Socialize. Empower. Engage. Click here for more details.
August 8, 2007
The municipal golf course’s new name
= Dogwood Trace. Read about the name selection process in today’s P-I.
August 8, 2007
there, in the classifieds, under ‘other’: Richmond Free WiFi
Richmond Free WiFi is a grassroots effort to develop a community-based wireless internet network across the region, and state. Blog RichardSebastian.com, who writes on technology and education, observes:
The educational implications of this project are especially exciting. Free wireless, especially in and around poorer communities, is yet another way to provide lower-income students with much needed access the Internet.
So, how do we get a wireless network up and running? Read more >
August 8, 2007
Petersburg Area Art League’s Third Annual Juried Show
This Friday PAAL will host a free reception for the “Third Annual Juried Show” from 6 to 10pm. This exhibit was selected from entries by both PAAL member and non-member artists from the central Virginia area. Three prizes have been awarded for excellent work. PAAL again welcomes caricaturist SAGAN LACY during the reception. Read more >
August 8, 2007
Nomadic Hookah brings Shisha to Peterburg and beyond
Nomadic Hookah will be offering shisha samples outside Wabi Sabi this Friday, as part of the Friday for the Arts! lineup. For a list of hookah hangouts throughout the week, consult the Hookah.
August 8, 2007
Makin’ Somthin’ Outta Nothin’
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War soldier is excited to provide an opportunity for interested visitors to participate in a workshop on 19th-century crafts on Aug. 18 and again on Nov. 17. During each workshop, historian Wisteria Perry will teach the art of making baskets from pine-needles as well as household items from gourds ñ both everyday items available to slaves in the mid-19th century. Read more >
August 9, 2007
CBS 6 hosts 8th annual Back to School Supplies Drive
CBS 6 will hold its eighth annual Back to School Supplies Drive on Saturday, August 11, beginning at 9 a.m. at Peabody Middle School [map]. Come to this event to support Petersburg’s students, and to express your appreciation to CBS for making it possible.
August 10, 2007
On not putting your eggs all in one basket
The P-I has an article entitled: Civil War museums offer more than a history lesson; Two Civil War museums in Richmond offer … a cautionary tale on history-based tourism.
Read more >
August 10, 2007
The HS band (?) rocks
As I sit here noodling around on my computer, sounds from what I guess is the local high school band are wafting through my open windows (don’t worry, I’ll close them as the heat index rises). If it were 5pm, I’d scuttle off to find the origin of these funky beats and watch the fun.
August 13, 2007
HPLA calls for Poplar Lawn to be named a ‘Drug Free Zone’
In an open letter addressed to, among others, the police chief, city manager, city attorney, commonwealth attorney, and Del. Dance, Phil Cheney of the Historic Poplar Lawn Association calls for Poplar Lawn to be named a ‘Drug Free Zone’. The letter reads as follows: Read more >
August 13, 2007
HPLA reports an armed robbery on Tulip Alley
Sunday, after church. “The suspect is described as a lighter skin African American male between 18-25. The woman was physically unharmed as she gave the robber what he wanted. The police were called to take a report.”
August 14, 2007
Conserve water
“The Appomattox River Water Authority yesterday urged people in the localities it serves — Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George counties and Petersburg and Colonial Heights — to take voluntary water-conservation steps because of a decrease in the water level of Lake Chesdin, a critical source of water for the area’s residents.” [via RTD]
August 14, 2007
Saturday in the Park: An Interpreted Tour by John Marler
Tony G writes: I had an opportunity Saturday to join a tour group that was being conducted through part of the Petersburg National Battlefield Park by John Marler of the Appomattox Touring Company. Read more >
