The Church Hill Association’s Holiday Weekend was a big success begining Friday night with Vespers at St. John’s Church, by Saturday’s Ball and Sunday’s House Tours. During the Weekend, there were also two charitable cash collections held for the Richmond Food Bank and Salvation Army. In spite of the rain on Sunday during the House Tour, attendance was suprisingly strong and steady for the majority of the day.

Congratulations and Thanks to all who worked or participated in the CHA Holiday Weekend.

Attached, find the CHA Newsletter for October 2009. The Minutes of General Membership, Board and Zoning Committee Meetings are included for the previous period when available.

october-2009-nl.pdf

Attached, find the CHA Newsletter for September 2009. The Minutes of General Membership, Board and Zoning Committee Meetings are included for the previous period when available.

september-2009-nl.pdf

Electronic Recycling Day

WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works
WHAT: Electronic Recycling Day (E-cycle Day)
WHEN: Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2720 Hermitage Rd. (Division of Solid Waste parking lot)
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Works and the Clean City Commission are sponsoring an electronic recycling day for city residents. Items such as computer monitors, televisions and fluorescent light bulbs will be accepted for fees ranging from .25 to $10.00. There is no charge to dispose of computer systems and accessories, printers, scanners and copiers, fax machines, VCRs, camcorders, stereos and microwaves. Those dropping off items will be asked to show identification to prove they live within the city limits.

For more information on the City of Richmond, visit www.RichmondGov.com <http://www.richmondgov.com/>.

The 2009 Run the River event sponsored by the Resource Center in Fulton Hill goes throught Church Hill on Sat morning and streets will be blocked to accomodate runners following the start at 9:30. The route goes from the Resource Ctr in Fulton throughout the community and up Libby Hill, to Grace, to 29th and past the Libby Hill monument.

Please be aware of this event on Sat Oct 17th in our neighborhood and give the runners a cheer and wave as they go by. Also you can still sponsor runners or this event by going to their web site at: Neighborhood Resource Center - 1519 Williamsburg Rd., Richmond, VA, 23231, (804) 864-5797

Sincerely,Lt. James LainoFirst Precinct – Sector 1112501 Q St.(o) 646-0572IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSFirst Precinct – 646-0572 Non-emergency number 646-5100Truancy Hotline – 646-ABCD (2223) Drug Complaints 646-8123CRIME PREVENTION TIPSThefts from motor vehicles:oAlways keep your vehicle locked.oDon’t leave your car running or spare keys inside.oTake personal items in your home/apartment or secure in the trunk –especially IPod’s, GPS’s and change.oInform your guests about leaving items in the interior of their vehicles.Burglaries:oMake sure you always lock your doors and windows when you leave home.oIf you are working in the rear yard, be sure to lock your front door.oDon’t leave items out that can be used to gain entry through a window, suchas ladders.oKeep shrubs and trees trimmed.oMake sure sheds and outbuildings are always locked.oGet to know your neighbors –keep a watch on each others property andexchange contact numbers in case there is an emergency.oDon’t leave items unsecured in your yard such as bikes and lawn mowers;this sometimes invites criminals onto your property.oNotify the Police Dept if you are going on vacation or out of town onbusiness.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is pleased to announce the start of a long-awaited $450,000 milling, repaving andrestoration project on East Broad St. from Belvidere St. to 14th St. Thework will begin on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The projectshould be completed by November 6, 2009.

The Oct Membership meeting will be a full meeting with the following topics up for discussion:

Continuted for CHA Board positions open for floor nominations for election in Nov

Draft Budget of 2010 for review, suggestions and discussions

Draft changes to the By-Laws ready for review and input from membership

Draft Strategic Plan discussion for 2009/2010.

CHA Holiday Weekend Event proposed plans and discussions

15 Oct 09, hosting by CHA of 7th District Forum at Robinson Theater (7-9 pm).

Whew!!!! JJ