archive for February, 2008
February 2, 2008
Old House Authority offers restoration information
The RTD’s New venture can help with restoration profiles the Old House Authority, a new venture of Jennie Dotts, Walter Dotts, and Dixon Kerr that offers services and information on restoration experts and old-house renovation, and “sells products such as invisible storm windows that are historically accurate, aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient”. The Old House Authority also offers assistance to artisans and craftsmen.
February 2, 2008
Fulton Hill Community Business Assoc. Meeting
On Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7:00 pm, business owners in the Government Rd. and Williamsburg Rd. corridor will meet at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1519 Williamsburg Rd.
Sector Lieutenant James Laino and ABC Agent Anthony Jimenez will address the group.
February 5, 2008
CARE Program Helps Small Business Owners
The Commercial Area Revitalization Effort (CARE) Program is designed to return viability to older neighborhood commercial districts. The program operates through a partnership between local neighborhood merchants, residents and the City of Richmond. The program offers rebates and other incentives to help small business owners rehabilitate commercial exteriors and interiors, security improvements and more. It also offers a loan program for building rehabilitation and renovation of commercial space. Learn more
February 5, 2008
Learn About the Greater Fulton Hill Business Association
The Greater Fulton Hill Business Association is dedicated to providing quality products and services to all customers in a safe, clean, pleasing setting.
Learn more
February 7, 2008
Music from Mali at the NRC!
2008 Grammy nominee Cheick Hamala Diabate, the guitarist and ngoni player from Mali in West Africa, will perform Saturday, Feb 16th @ 8pm at Fulton Hill’s Neighborhood Resource Center, 1519 Williamsburg Rd. Hosting the event are longtime global-jazz pioneers and Richmond faves Hotel X. A $10 donation is requested. For more info: 864-5797 or call Tim at 873-1265.
February 11, 2008
MLK and Bellevue closed today
Martin Luther King Middle School and Bellevue Elementary School are closed today due to power outages.
February 11, 2008
Big Mama’s cart serves up home-cooked soul food
Next time you’re craving a delicious home-cooked meal, head down to Williamsburg Road and treat yourself to the soul food delights of Big Mama’s vending cart. CEO and head chef Earline Fenner has been running her own food business for more than
February 18, 2008
Comfort in the atmosphere of Joyce’s Beauty Lounge
Joyce
February 19, 2008
5th Annual Community Awards Program and Black History Extravaganza
You are invited to the 5th Annual 7th & 6th Districts’ Community Awards Program and Black History Extravaganza sponsored by Councilwoman Delores McQuinn and Councilwoman Ellen Robertson. The event will be held at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School beginning at 1:30PM on Saturday, February 23rd.
February 23, 2008
lost 14-year-old-dog
Escaped out of gate around Williamsburg Road, old and sick. Reward! Contact comm-579899897@craigslist.org or (804)350-7925. [via]
