archive for January, 2009
January 2, 2009
spring Tree Steward classes to begin in February
Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Are you interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Richmond Tree Stewards training may be for you!
January 4, 2009
Get involved on MLK Day
Hands On Greater Richmond is working to make MLK Day a ‘Day On’ instead of a day off. A wide range of service projects will take place in the Richmond area on the weekend of MLK Day of Service, from Saturday, January 17th, through Monday, January 19th, including a project helping to cut, transport, and install bamboo for the Neighborhood Resource Center. Find out more.
January 5, 2009
Inauguration Jam @ the NRC!
As the center begins its fifth year of service to the community, America swears in a new President. To celebrate these grand occasions, the NRC is hosting an Inauguration Jam on January 20th beginning at 7pm. Live music will be provided by Hotel X. The President
January 5, 2009
Recycle that Christmas Tree.
Christmas Tree Disposal Info – 2008/2009
There are approximately 25-30 million Real Christmas Trees sold in the U.S. every year. Real trees are a renewable, recyclable resource. CVWMA encourages residents throughout the Central Virginia region to recycle their personal trees. The Christmas Tree Recycling Program offered by our member localities to their residents is yet another way to recycle and go green for the holidays. The recycled trees will be ground into a mulch product.
January 6, 2009
Recycling rate tops 50% in Richmond
By Sherron Simpson
For the first time, Richmond-area residents are recycling more trash than they throw away, according to new state figures.
The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority reported a recycling rate of 50.3 percent for 2007. That was up from 46.3 percent in 2006.
January 11, 2009
Fulton from Church Hill (circa 1935)
A portion of the Valentine Richmond History Center collection has been digitized and is available for your perusal, and includes the circa 1935 image above, Fulton from Church Hill, by Charles W. Smith.
January 12, 2009
Epoxy Specialist donates a new floor to the NRC
Before and After of NRC Floor
Caf
January 14, 2009
High-speed chase ends in arrests
As reported by the Richmond Times Dispatch
Published: January 14, 2009
A high-speed chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph began in Richmond’s East End before ending in Henrico County this morning with the arrests of two people.
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January 16, 2009
Tips for your Home & Pets during Winter’s Coldest Nights
As I am sure everyone noticed last night, it got cold outside. Richmond Winter’s have proven to be mild and also snowless to my dismay but sometimes we actually get bitter cold nights. Tonight temperatures are forecasted to be about 7 degrees in the Richmond area and so I wanted to take the opportunity to give everyone some tips for your home and most importantly your pets.
January 19, 2009
MLK Day of Service @ NRC
Twenty or thirty people came out today for the MLK Day of Service to help out at the NRC. Some of us were cutting bamboo and attaching it to the fence out back while others were inside installing a bar and cabinets. Everything sure looks great and just in time for the Inauguration Jam…
