archive for October, 2009
October 5, 2009
Meet Your Election Candidates!
The Greater Jefferson Davis Area Civic Association in partnership with the Richmond Crusade for Voters is sponsoring a meet and greet with all local candidates for the upcoming election on October 6, 2009 at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Southside Community Service Center in Southside Plaza 4100 Hull Street Road.
Don’t miss this important, informative meeting!
For more information:
Contact President Carrie Cox at 804-743-1636
October 5, 2009
“In Defense of Dogs – An Evening of Animal Welfare”
With two high profile dog fighting cases pending in our local area, the time could never be better for an event which educates the public and honors these unjustly maligned animals.
National Pit Bull Awareness Day is a concept created by a Tennessee pit bull rescue in 2007 with the intent of creating a national day on which pit bulls are celebrated versus demonized. In stark contrast to the daily abuse and victimization of these dogs, this day is intended to be a day to cherish these animals. The event has grown in support since it’s inception with 2008 being marked by 150 celebrations across the United States and even events as far away as Canada and Russia.
In celebration of National Pit Bull Awareness Day on October 24, 2009, Ring Dog Rescue is hosting a series of activities surrounding that date to celebrate these dogs. The centerpiece event of the celebration is a public event intended to provide insight, education and a place to network for animal welfare advocates:
NAME: “In Defense of Dogs – An Evening on Animal Welfare”
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2009 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
WHERE: Plant Zero, 0 East 4th Street, Richmond, VA 23224
WHO: Any member of the public with a valid admission ticket (Tickets are $20 and can be purchased via the Ring Dog Rescue website or at a number of locations listed on the website. TICKETS MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE AND WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR AND ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT RING DOG RESCUE)
October 15, 2009
Community Cleanup This Saturday
Dirty neighborhood? Clean it up! Meet your neighbors and help improve your community by joining Richmond’s own 9th District Councilman Doug Conner this Saturday for a community cleanup.
The South Richmond Community Cleanup is a volunteer event. All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help.
Community volunteers and participants include: Southside Baptist Christian School, Richmond Outreach Center, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
WHEN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23224
More information: Eli Wong at 804.233.8288 or eli.wong@richmondgov.com
Check out these images from previous cleanups:
October 23, 2009
5th Annual “Imagine Festival” at Broad Rock Park Tomorrow!
The City of Richmond will host the 5th annual “Imagine Festival” at Broad Rock Park on Saturday, October 24, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to this community and family event is free.
The Imagine Festival is an exciting event offering free food, dance performances, arts, crafts, vendors, and fun activities for the entire family. A unique component of this year’s festival is a softball tournament including participation from the Richmond Police Department and area community organizations. Read more >
October 28, 2009
Southside Richmond Community and Business Leader’s Meeting with Councilman Doug Conner, 9th District Representative
Southside Richmond Community and Business Leader’s Meeting with Councilman Doug Conner, 9th District Representative to organize and discuss community organization, to make Southside a better place to better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
Invited attendees include representatives and leaders from: Beaufont Hills Civic Association, Broad Rock Merchant’s Association, Midlothian Business Association, Chesterfield Square Tenants Association, Endicott Community Association, Take-A-Stand Association, Fawnbrook Neighborhood Association, Hollendale Subdivision Civic Association, McGuire Manor Civic Association, South Central Roundtable, Swansboro Business Association, Swanson Woods Association, Town & Country Seniors Association, Warwick Road Neighborhood Watch, Westover South and Woods, Worthington Farms Civic Association.
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 3:00PM – 4:30PM at the Richmond Police Second Precinct 177 E. Belt Blvd Richmond, VA 23224
For more information, please contact
Doug Conner at 804-363-3443 or email eli.wong@richmondgov.com
