archive for March, 2008
March 1, 2008
Free tax preparation available for those who qualify for EITC
Many low-to-moderate income working families and individuals in the Tri-Cities area qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Those who qualify for EITC are eligible to have their taxes prepared at no cost. Read more >
March 3, 2008
Don’t leave valuables in vehicles at Petersburg Natl Battlefield
I’ve received notice that there’s been an uptick in smash and grabs at Petersburg National Battlefield Park. It is asked that you not leave valuables in your vehicles when you are at the Park (or at least that you not leave them in plain sight), and that you park at the Visitor’s Center.
March 3, 2008
City Council: Feb 19 Minutes, Mar 4 Agenda
March 3, 2008
Gov. Kaine brings Town Hall Meeting to ARGS
Governor Timothy M. Kaine will begin a series of statewide town hall meetings on Monday, March 10 through the reconvened session, to discuss the budget and legislation passed during the 2008 General Assembly Session and take questions from the public. No sign-in is required to attend or ask questions. All town hall meetings are open to the public and media. The meeting comes to Petersburg Tuesday March 11, 6:30-8pm, at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, 512 W. Washington St.
March 3, 2008
Join Gov. Tim Kaine at Social Entrepreneurship conference
The Phoenix Project invites you to join Governor Tim Kaine and Lt. Governor Bill Bolling at a half-day conference in Richmond on March 19th. This event is the second in a series of statewide gatherings, the aim of which is to engage public, private, nonprofit and academic sector leaders in creating an environment favorable to social enterprise. Read more >
March 4, 2008
PPS’ 2008-2009 budget meetings
PPS’ Cliff Davis has forwarded notice of the following meetings:
* On Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m., the Petersburg School Board will hear a presentation on the proposed 2008-2009 budget.
* On Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m., the Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget.
* On Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m., the Board is expected to adopt the budget.
All meetings are at the School Board Office, 255 E. South Blvd., and are open to the public.
March 5, 2008
Agenda, Mar 5 School Board meeting
Click here to read the agenda.
March 5, 2008
Thursday in Old Towne, the schedule and the Foundation
This year’s Thursday in Old Towne performance series kicks off April 6 April 3 and runs through September 25. All performances will be at Old Towne Civic Center, 136 River St., with one band playing outdoors from 7-10pm and another band playing indoors 9:30-11:45pm. Click here for a copy of the current performance schedule. Of note, this year’s series will be operated by the Petersburg Foundation; all proceeds from the Thursday in Old Towne events will be used to enhance the Washington St. entrance into Petersburg from I-95.
March 5, 2008
Is Alzena’s gone?
The restaurant sign formerly stapled to the front window of this building is gone, in its place a ‘For Rent’ sign. Read more >
March 5, 2008
Out with the purple awning, in with the arched windows
(This is an updated version of a post that was lost during last month’s site meltdown…) Thanks to Joe and Beth Battiston, the NW corner of Sycamore and Washington is getting a facelift. Check out the updated set of photos below.
Revealed: old adverts on brick Read more >
March 5, 2008
Petersburg GOP to honor City History at Annual Dinner, April 4
Linas Kojelis, Chairman of the Petersburg Republican Committee (PRC) announced today that Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell will be the guest of honor at the third annual Lincoln-Douglass-Mahone Dinner and Silent Auction on April 4th, 6 p.m. at Old Town Catering. The dinner will kick off a dynamic schedule of events for Petersburg Republicans, as Virginians gear up for important national and statewide elections this year. Read more >
March 5, 2008
“Ten Naked Men”
Susan Singer returns to the Friend House Gallery with her series “Ten Naked Men” (formerly “Twelve Naked Men” — a few of the men are now otherwise occupied), which delves boldly into the world of the male nude, on March 14. The ten gentlemen are headless and mostly limbless, allowing the viewer to gawk at their torsos unimpeded. Drawn with pastels in strong and startling colors, they are meant to provoke reactions. Aware that female nudes are the norm, Singer wondered what would happen if males were depicted in their birthday suits. Displayed in a small room, the drawings surround the viewer with their silent yet moving stances: graceful, awkward, stolid, frail, athletic, hefty. Each is a tribute to the specific model as well as to maleness and humanity in general. There will be an Artist’s Talk at 6pm on the 14th, at which time Singer will answer questions and explain how she came to draw naked men.
Read below for the artist’s statement and to preview some of the work from the series. Read more >
March 6, 2008
Head’s up about site
Hey all — head’s up that the lights may or may not go off on this site Friday pm/Saturday am as we effect additional steps in the host switching process. Will try to nail down a priori what to expect in the event of a lights off scenario.
March 6, 2008
Diabetes health class
“I Have Diabetes, Now What Do I Eat?” will be presented Monday, March 17, 1-4pm at Petersburg Health Department, 301 Halifax St. To register, call 862-8976. This workshop provides up-to-date nutrition information that participants can use to plan meals that are heart healthy and will improve their blood glucose control. Topics: the Food Guide Pyramid, nutrient effects on blood glucose, serving sizes, reading food labels, use of non-nutritive sweeteners, fats, and fiber.
March 6, 2008
Pathways to offer free cardiac clinic for uninsured
From Pathways: Join us in celebrating the dedication of our new specialty clinic, providing free cardiac attention for the uninsured. Services include: general examination, EKG, blood work, stress reduction instruction, medication, and dietary/exercise support. Read more >
March 7, 2008
Come give input on future of South Side Depot
The public is invited to attend one of two public meetings to determine if there is sufficient support in the community for the National Park Service to acquire the historic South Side Depot (and thereby establish a presence in Old Towne). The scoping meetings will be held at Union Station at 10 am to 12 noon, then again from 7 pm to 9 pm, on Friday March 14 (Friday for the Arts). This forum will allow public comments, opinions, and concerns about the depot.
March 7, 2008
Happy B-day to PPN
Hey, today is PPN’s one-year anniversary. Our first post was on the March 2007 Friday for the Arts lineup. Since then, we’ve clocked 767 posts, 1218 comments, a redesign that now features images of Petersburg at the top of each page, and membership in a growing network of ‘hoodblogs that together cover a big chunk of the greater Richmond area. I can’t wait to see where this next year takes us.
March 7, 2008
Caller behind PHS bomb threat arrested, and a few others
From PPS’ Cliff Davis: Petersburg High School (PHS) officials and local police reacted swiftly to calm an emergency situation today that began with a student‚Äôs bomb threat call. Read more >
March 8, 2008
PPS to hold community meeting *tomorrow* (Sunday)
From PPS’ Cliff Davis: Dr. James M. Victory, Superintendent of Petersburg City Public Schools; Ms. Alicia Fields, Principal of Petersburg High School; and other Petersburg City Public Schools administrators will meet with the community tomorrow, Sunday, March 9 at 4 p.m in the auditorium at Petersburg High School to discuss the incident that occurred at Petersburg High School yesterday.
March 8, 2008
Call this the ‘recommended reading list’ thread
In an unrelated thread, books with different perspectives on history have been mentioned. Got me to thinking. If you want to share a book that you think is outstanding, maybe we can aggregate a list here. Maybe give the book’s title and ‘category’ — And maybe there can be a tie-in somehow with the soon-to-open Minerva Books? Feel free to submit ideas…
March 8, 2008
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour
Tis daylight savings time again (as of 2am Sunday).
March 9, 2008
Roof + car + force majeure = Sculpture!
What the folks at the soon-to-open Minerva Books have to go through to hook us up with good reads: Read more >
March 9, 2008
Chamber Business Update Breakfast
The next Chamber breakfast will be March 18, 7:30-9:00am, at Old Towne Catering. David Schulte of Petersburg Area Regional Tourism will be guest speaker. Read more >
March 10, 2008
Celtibillies to play at Sycamore Rouge March 15
Take four musicians steeped in their native Appalachian music, add in the beautiful repertoire of Celtic music and the result is - Celtibillies. Read more >
March 10, 2008
Efficere begins
Artists Josh and April kicked off Efficere yesterday with their first performance piece outside PRAC. Read more >
