archive for October, 2009
October 2, 2009
The Richmond SPCA is holding another Microchip Clinic Nov 2
The Richmond SPCA is holding a microchip clinic on November 2 between 4 and 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per pet. Pre-registration is highly recommended to secure your spot.The last clinic they held filled up very quickly.
About Registration
Walk-ins may be accommodated but pre-registration is highly recommended to guarantee your space. Advance registration is available online only, via credit or check card.
About the Procedure:
The microchip is implanted under the pet
October 6, 2009
GFN site downtime
As you probably noticed the site was down yesterday but as you can see the site is back up and running. The domain name had expired and I wasn’t aware. However, in the next two weeks I will be moving the site from one web host to another, so there may be brief down-times. I’ll try to keep them short.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Vicki – GFN Admin
October 6, 2009
Need volunteer photographers for the Run to the River 10K
The Neighborhood Resource Center is looking for volunteer photographers to photograph the Run to the River 10K, Saturday October 17th. If you are good with a camera and willing to donate some time please sign up to volunteer!
October 6, 2009
Good article about Fulton Hill in Richmond Magazine
For the full article go to RichmondMagazine.com
Dreaming of GreenWhere a village was destroyed, a planned community may rise in brownfields
The Beginning of the End
Fulton in the mid-1960s was variously described in the press asPosted by vmallonee at 1:28pm | comments(3) »
October 7, 2009
Next Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association meeting is October 13
The Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association meets on the second Tuesday of even months: February, April, June, October, and December. Meetings are at the Neighborhood Resource Center at 1519 Williamsburg Road at 7PM. The next Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association meeting is October 13, 2009.
October 8, 2009
Baby found abandoned in the East End will be up for adoption soon
For the full story see NBC12
New details about a baby boy found abandoned more than a month ago in Henrico county. The child will be put up for adoption soon but police still want your help in finding his parents.
At Henrico Social Services, the process will soon begin to terminate the parents’ rights so the baby boy can be adopted. Both officials there and police say it’s important the child’s mother come forward.
October 8, 2009
The Fall 2009 Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association Newsletter is out!
Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association Your Neighborhood News Fall 2009 (PDF)
Introducing the new Greater Fulton Civic Association Your Neighborhood News, formerly the Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association Newsletter. The new look includes featured sections, that includes news, health, real estate, events, community history, spiritual beat, sports and a kids section.
If you didn’t happen to find your copy on your doorstep, please remember you can always log on to greaterfultonnews.org Newsletter Archives to read the current and past editions of the newsletter.
October 9, 2009
Run, Walk, Donate or Party!
Run, Walk, Donate or Party!
Help Support Educational & Art Programs for Kids
Calling all Greater Fulton walkers, runners and kids! Help support local education and arts programs for kids by registering for the Rocketts Landing Run to the River, a charity run to support the Neighborhood Resource Center. The event includes:
- 5K Walk
October 9, 2009
Tomorrow is the Last Run to the River Training Day!
Last Run to the River Training Walk tomorrow, Saturday October 10th!
Don’t miss your last chance to train for the Run to the River 10K! We’ll meet at the NRC at 1519 Williamsburg Road at 7:15 a.m. and leave at 7:30 a.m. The training will run rain or shine. Bring your own water bottle and sunscreen. Depending on the desire of the group, we will walk the 10K or the 5K route. Once back at the Center, we will have coffee, juice, and Country Style donuts in the NRC garden.
October 9, 2009
Have Money Work for You
There will be a financial education workshop at the Powhatan Hill Community Center (5051 Northampton Street) on Monday, October 12 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. We promise it will not be another boring seminar of information you already know. The following will be covered: 1) The Rule of 72; 2) The Power of Compound Interest; 3) common errors consumers make; 4) Reverse Mortgages; 5) How to plan for retirement. All of this in 1 hour or less. If you want to expand your financial knowledge and work towards making your dreams a reality, make plans to hang out with us for about one hour. Light refreshments and a free individual plan will be available to all who attend this event.
