archive for January, 2008
January 1, 2008
Dixie Diner Entertainment, Jan 4 - Jan 13
Read below for the entertainment lineup. Read more >
January 2, 2008
Needs love, and maybe a front wall wouldn’t hurt?
While many historic structures in town could benefit from some TLC, the one at 423 S. Sycamore St. strikes me as especially sad:
January 2, 2008
Rags to riches
In contrast to the prior post, 439 S. Sycamore St, aka J.H. Lahmeyer House, has gotten a fine 2nd chance:
January 2, 2008
Petersburg Community Development Corp seeks funding to build 12 homes
Per the P-I, PCDC is seeking CDBG funding from the city to help them build 12 homes (1600 sqrft, affordable housing) called Van Buren Estates near Peabody Middle School.
January 2, 2008
On the Rolls-Royce plant coming to Prince George
From today’s RTD: “‘It’s my experience that with a project of this magnitude there will be many, many suppliers that will be interested in being in Virginia, particularly in Virginia’s gateway region, to better serve this Rolls-Royce plant,’ said Renee Wyatt-Chapline, head of Virginia’s Gateway Region…. ‘We are in the process of working with Rolls-Royce to identify these opportunities for our region,’ she said.” The article continues to note that the jobs that would come with suppliers would be “technically skilled jobs.”
January 2, 2008
Deadline to register for Chamber’s Annual Dinner is Jan 4
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce’s 127th Annual Membership Dinner Meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at the Lee Club of Fort Lee. The Guest Speaker will be Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. The reception begins at 6:00pm, and dinner & program at 7:00pm. Please RSVP to the Chamber by Friday, January 4.
January 2, 2008
Petersburg schools working to resolve paycheck concerns
From PPS’ Cliff Davis: “By the end of today, the administration of the Petersburg City Public Schools intends to have new paychecks prepared and delivered, for the approximately 210 employees who do not have direct deposit and, for reasons that are still being investigated, did not receive a check on December 20.” Read more >
January 3, 2008
Christmas surprise at R.E. Lee Elementary
On December 19th, all the fourth grade students at R.E. Lee Elementary received not only letters, but also gift bags from the volunteers of Capital One. It was a pleasant surprise just before the Christmas Break. Read more >
January 4, 2008
If you are up in Richmond tonight…
Gallery5 is hosting an opening reception for “I Dream of A Richmond” — From the blurb sent my way:
Richmond, like many cities across the United States, struggles with a growing number of native dilemmas. However, the most daunting issue we endure as a populace involves a lack of communication. In an effort to aid civic dialog, Gallery5 and There Once Was A Rebellion join forces in a socially driven endeavor known as “I Dream of a Richmond”. This campaign will act as a public platform that cultivates local concerns. It will also serve as a regional forum that indiscriminately allows people to express their needs and aspirations regarding the community.
In the spirit of autonomy, it is the intent of “I Dream of a Richmond” to provide a populist perspective that brings to light a sense of universal understanding. It is the hope of both organizations involved that such a project will instigate change and showcase various thoughts in a way that is not ostracizing but empowering.
January 4, 2008
Get your tickets pronto or suffer the consequences
I’m talking about the 5th Annual Ball in the ‘Burg (fundraiser for Historic Petersburg Foundation) folks. The details: Sat., Feb. 23 from 6:30pm to 12:00am at Petersburg Regional Art Center. The theme this year is “Paint the Town…Where Art Comes To Life” — come in black tie or as a figure from your favorite painting, a work of art, an artist, …. The evening’s events include: cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and a costume competition. Tickets are $95 per person. To pay by credit card or for more information, phone the HPF office at 804-732-2096 or send them an email. The Ball in the ‘Burg has sold out the past 4 years, so purchase your tickets ASAP so you can join in the fun and support Historic Petersburg Foundation’s preservation and revitalization efforts in Petersburg.
January 5, 2008
Congressman Randy Forbes brings home the $1.4m bacon
Per the P-I, Congressman Randy Forbes has announced that $1.4m has been included in the recently approved federal spending bill for use toward dredging of the Appomattox River. Earlier threads and discussions on Forbes’ request for this funding can be found here (Jul 07) and here (Nov 07).
January 6, 2008
One man’s reaction to Petersburg, in pastel
John M brought to my attention the following work by Scott on the blog entitled Pictures, Analysis, Art. These images capture his reaction to his visits to Petersburg. Here are the links: first set, second set, set three, and set four.
Note that many of the images appear to be closeups taken from a really large panaromic-type of work, and you can click on them to make them larger.
January 6, 2008
A Habitat for Humanities ReStore may be coming to the Tri-Cities area
A P-I article covering State Farm’s $10K donation to Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity in Dec. notes that “…Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity is close to finalizing plans to open a ReStore, a retail warehouse of surplus and salvaged buildings [parts/materials], in part of the old Titmus Optical Company building.” Read more >
January 6, 2008
Richmond Sunlight, with new (and handy) VA General Assembly bill tracking tools
RichmondSunlight.com, a user-friendly VA General Assembly bill tracking engine dynamo, currently counts approx. 550 House and Senate bills to be considered in the coming session. This site now helps folks keep track of the various and sundry bills by way of tools including: newest bills, most watched bills, most discussed bills, newest comments, tag clouds (you can follow all the bills under a particular category, e.g., payday lending), and a bills-of-personal-interest-portfolio-building-tool called Photosynthesis.
January 7, 2008
Auditions for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Sycamore Rouge is holding auditions on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 11am-5pm for its upcoming production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson and directed by Ronal Stepney. Read more >
January 7, 2008
Agenda, Jan 9 School Board meeting
Click here to read the agenda.
January 7, 2008
Friday for the Arts, Jan 11th
Check out the what when where for this month’s Friday for the Arts below. Read more >
January 7, 2008
Efficiency Review - The flyer
From the flyer (download it, share it):
Berkshire Advisors is currently conducting an efficiency study for the City of Petersburg. As part of this study Berkshire Advisors will be holding two community forums. These community forums are designed to offer Petersburg residents the opportunity to discuss their expectations for city services and provide insights into the effectiveness with which services are provided by the city to its citizens. The consultants will use the feedback gained at these meetings to inform their analysis of the city government and to develop recommendations to enhance the cityÔø?s ability to effectively serve Petersburg citizens.
January 7, 2008
Community forum on “Supplemental Educational Services”
If your child attends a Title I school in the Petersburg City Public School Division, then he or she is eligible for free tutoring. The Harding Area Neighborhood Association and the Community Independent Action Coalition is sponsoring a community forum entitled “Supplemental Educational Services (SES), What is it and what does it do?” Jan. 17 at Tabernacle Baptist Church Community Life Center, beginning at 6:30pm. Read more >
January 8, 2008
Ron Moring offers a tribute to J.T. Morriss
From Ron Moring: I’ve just selected a few of my favorite photographs taken on May 6, 2006 during the Blandford Church / Cemetery event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the J.T. Morriss Funeral Home business. With the passing of Mr. Morriss this past Friday, we in this city, and beyond, have lost a dedicated and compassionate native son. I have lost a lifelong friend and this is my small tribute to his Morriss family legacy, past, present and future.
January 8, 2008
Down the street, a grand opening
Crossroads Ford Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration will be Friday, Jan. 11, at noon in the Ford building at 4500 Whitehill Boulevard (off of Temple Avenue in Prince George). Following the Ford Ribbon Cutting will be a second Ribbon Cutting at 12:30pm at the Chrysler Jeep Dodge building. Light lunch refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 10.
January 8, 2008
Lost & Found - New exhibit at Sol Cooper Gallery
January 8, 2008
Tri-Cities Housing Coalition hosts Rome St. Block Party
Tri-Cities Housing Coalition’s goal is to coordinate the efforts of existing non-profit agencies, housing coalitions, etc. within the community so as to allow the community to become aware of the services and opportunities available to them. The Rome St. Block Party aims to showcase revitalization the efforts involving Rome St., Petersburg. The Block Party will be Sat. Jan. 19, 12pm-4pm at Rome St. between West St. and Chappell St. Music, education, entertainment, and food will be available, as will representatives of the following organizations:
January 8, 2008
PPS to hold Supplemental Educational Services rally Jan. 16
PPS will hold an SES rally Jan. 16, 4-6pm, at Vernon Johns Middle School, 3101 Homestead Dr., to help parents and students select an SES provider and receive free tutoring services. The rally will be held at the school’s gymnasium.
