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NEWSLETTER â&#x20AC;¢ OCTOBER 2018

IN THIS ISSUE PG. 06

The Jags have returned

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The James River Writers Conference is Coming Up Fast

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VCU Nurses Donate Backpacks and School Supplies to George Mason Elementary School

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CHA’s Transportation Committee’s Report

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Work Continues in Chimborazo and Libby Hill Parks

Cover Photo By: Randy Gonzalez

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MEETINGS & NOTICES Historic Preservation and Land Use Committee Meeting

Generally held on the Tuesday before the board meeting at the Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 E. Broad St. at 6:00pm Upcoming Meeting: October 2 Upcoming Meeting: October 30

CHA of RVA Board Meeting

Generally held on the first Thursday of every month at Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 East Broad St. at 6:00pm Upcoming Meeting: October 4 Upcoming Meeting: November 1

Membership Meeting

Generally held on the third Tuesday of every month in St.Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Hall, 2401 East Broad St. at 7:00pm Upcoming Meeting: October 16 Upcoming Meeting: November 20 If any member wishes to attend any zoning or board meeting they are most welcome, but please check with Genni Sasnett at president@churchhill.org for updated meeting times and dates. What does Church Hill Look like to you? Send images to: Newsletter@churchhill.org

CHA Mission

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote a sense of unity and common endeavor among all the residents of the St.Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CHurch, Church Hill North, and Chimborazo Old and Historic Districs, other residents of the East District, and other interested persons, in order to develop a stable, desirable urban neighborhood.

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CHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Genni Sasnett President@churchhill.org

Vice President: Debra Melisi vp@churchhill.org

Secretary: Pam Masters secretary@churchhill.org

Assistant Secretary: Audrey Auyeung asstsecretary@churchhill.org

Treasurer: Pam Lipscomb treasurer@churchhill.org

Assistant Treasurer: Steven Keener assistanttreasurer@churchhill.org

DIRECTORS AT LARGE Alli Alligood

Reshma Gola

Christina Masteroianni

Brian Loos

Past President: John Sieg

Historic Preservation and Land Use Chair: Barbra Cotter (804) 677-7647

VOLUNTEERS Layout & Graphics: Arthur Olivarez arthurolivarezjr@gmail.com Church Hill Planters: Marion Macdonald Phone: (804)644-1347 Membership Coordinator: Amy Beem membership@churchhill.org Phone: (804)344-7157

Content Editor/ Ad Sales Coordinator: Celeste Deal newsletter@churchhill.org Phone: (804)644-2862 Lead Newsletter Dristribution: South: Tom & Eileen Sanders Phone: (804)343-7157 North: Sandra Horton Phone: (804)780-1641

For more information on joining the CHA, please see our website at: churchhill.org or fill our the application included in this publication

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings Church Hillians, Its almost time for Hogtober! I hope you are all planning not only to attend this fun fall event at Libby Hill Park on October 6th, but also to volunteer. My husband and I have volunteered for several years and now can pour beer with the best of them; a valuable skill you may acquire if you step up! See more details on how to volunteer later in this newsletter. We will see you there. As we heard at the September membership meeting, the important process for developing a new master plan for our city has been underway for about a year now. I hope many of you were able to attend one of the Richmond 300 city wide visioning sessions in late September to provide your input. If you were not able to attend any of the meetings you can still provide input through the “virtual open house” launched at www.Richmond300 on September 17th and open through October 21st. This is an important step in the planning process. Remember, we can only have an impact if we participate. The Board and the HPLUC has been working on a draft set of advocacy guidelines to support our mission of “preserving our history and creating our community’s future”, as I shared at our last membership meeting. We continue to work on refining them so we may get them out to the membership for comment. Before the guidelines are adopted member input will be discussed at October and possibly the November membership meetings. When we feel we have a strong draft that everyone has had an opportunity to thoroughly vet, we will take a vote to adopt the guidance. Don’t forget that the floor is still open for candidates for board of director positions. Though the Nominations Committee developed and presented a slate of nominees to the membership in September, the floor remains open until the October membership meeting, after which it will close. A vote will be taken at the November meeting. If you don’t feel quite ready to take on a board position, please consider joining a committee or even chairing one. We currently have openings for the Transportation and Outreach Committee Chairs. I’d like to close with a quick, heartwarming story about a couple of our local government representatives and their commitment to our community. Recently a young man, whom I had met briefly once before, showed up at my doorstep on a Saturday morning indicating he had no home, no money and no place to go. I spent quite a while calling around to shelters and other social service entities to get help for him. I had absolutely no luck. When the situation began to seem hopeless I emailed Sam Patterson, legislative aide to Councilwoman Newbille, seeking help. I thought he could give me some suggestions of where to turn next. Fortunately, Sam was at an event with Councilwoman Newbille and School Board Member Cheryl Burke. So Instead of getting advice, within an hour Councilwoman Newbille and School Board member Cheryl Burke personally showed up at my house to pick him up. I don’t know the whole story with this young man but what I do know is regardless of his circumstances he was in need and these servants of our community were right there for him – and for me. Thank you Dr. Newbille and Ms. Burke for caring.

Best regards,

Genni Sasnett, President, CHA of RVA 2018 [5] Church Hill Association

THE CHIMBORAZO JAGUARS HAVE RETURNED! Last month, the Chimbo Jags headed back to school and the school year is off to a great start! Over the summer, Principal Peck, with the support of his teachers and the community, made amazing upgrades to the school. To welcome teachers back, the Chimborazo PTA sponsored a teacher’s brunch. We also decorated the sidewalks to welcome students back on the first day of school. The PTA is so excited for the 2018-2019 school year. We continue to grow in numbers and support the school in new and innovative ways. We could not do it without the support of our neighbors. Below are a few of the many things that the PTA, with CHA’s support, sponsored or supported last year. •Leading the garden and playground improvement effort. •Providing financial support to teachers at the beginning of the school year and throughout the school year for special requests and donating supplies throughout the year. •Celebrating and supporting our teachers by providing meals and treats on special occasions. •Hosting receptions for student performances, including Winter Wonderland and the Black History Month celebration. •Sponsoring special events, including the “Starry Night” family dance, the “Moms and Muffins” breakfast, the “Dads and Donuts” gathering, the annual parent/teacher Chimborazo basketball game and the end of year barbeque and book fair. •Bringing the Virginia Repertory Theatre to Chimborazo Elementary School to perform a play for our students. •Promoting a school wide uniform initiative by collecting & distributing new and gently-used uniforms. This year, we plan to do all of this and more, and we need your help. There are so many ways to get involved. Here are a few really easy ways to help: •Collect and donate BoxTops for Education to Chimborazo – we earned almost $500 from BoxTops last year! •Donate tissues, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers and gently used books to Chimborazo throughout the year. •Select “Chimborazo Elementary PTA” as the beneficiary of your Amazon Smile account. When you shop Chimborazo receives 0.5% of every sale!! •Sign up to volunteer at one of our awesome events. Please contact Sarah Carpenter at carpenters@huntonAK.com or 202-271-7742 with questions or for more information, including additional volunteer opportunities. Thank you for supporting our awesome school community. Go Chimbo Jags!

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THE JAMES RIVER WRITERS CONFERENCE IS COMING UP FAST! by Katharine Herndon

I can’t believe that in just a few days it will be time for the 16th James River Writers Conference. Held this year at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on October 13 and 14, the conference is our signature event and one that I look forward to all year long! It’s always exciting to have literary luminaries come to town, and this year is no exception. More than 30 national and local authors will speak to attendees, including Melissa Febos, prize-winning author of the memoirs Abandon Me and Whip Smart. Poetentrepreneur (and Instagram sensation) Pavana Reddy and award-winning author of progressive middle grade fiction, Alex Gino, will also offer their insight and advice. Writers at every stage can benefit. Authors have met their agents, and attendees have found the inspiration to finish their books or pursue other projects. I see writers making exciting connections each year. In fact, Richmond author Lana Krumwiede credits the conference with connecting her to an editor at a publishing house that later published four of her books. She says, “I come away from the conference energized, excited and eager to try new things. It’s important as a writer to have support from other writers and James River Writers provides that.” If you’re interested in any kind of writing, I hope you’ll consider joining us. We’re a welcoming bunch, and we have so much encouragement to offer you! Find more information at jamesriverwriters.org Katharine Herndon was a fan of James River Writers even before they hired her as Executive Director. She has attended all fifteen conferences and over eighty Writing Shows. Prior to becoming employed at JRW, Katharine taught middle school language arts for thirteen years. Her favorite bits were Shakespeare and poetry, and she was in a minority in this. Katharine’s work has been published by RVA indie press Sink/Swim in The Great Richmond Zombie Book and appears in the Richmond-based anthology River City Secrets.

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VCU NURSES DONATE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR GEORGE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Submitted by Trish Bernal, RN at VCU Health and Church Hill Neighbor Nurses from several departments at VCU Medical Center rallied after being challenged by Perisurgical Services Nurses to donate backpacks and school supplies for the students and teachers at George Mason Elementary School. Combined, they donated over 300 backpacks and many boxes of supplies. The backpacks were filled based on grade level needs prior to distribution to the students. The school held a â&#x20AC;&#x153;kick-offâ&#x20AC;? event on Friday, August 31st at the Mosby Court Community Center. Each child who attended the event was able to pick out a backpack according to his grade level. The teachers were also given the opportunity to pick out needed classroom supplies (i.e. tissue, wipes, hand sanitizer, markers etc.) There were smiles all around as the children and parents were served lunch. The teachers introduced themselves and the subject they teach. The school principal was there to welcome them and to remind everyone of the new start time for school this year. At the end of the event backpacks not distributed that day were taken to George Mason Elementary School. The Community in the Schools resource person will ensure that every child who needs a backpack will get one.

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2401 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. 23223 804.649.7938 www.saintjohnsrichmond.org The Rev. Amelie Wilmer, Priest in Charge

Come, Li� Your Spirit! We are a caring, spiritual community joyfully embracing and nurturing all, serving God, each other, and the community.

Sundays at St. John’s 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Holy Eucharist (no music) Adult Forum, Parish Hall Holy Eucharist Children’s Chapel, Keeper’s Cottage 11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour, Parish Hall Nursery available 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Formation 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Light Supper Study & Discussion Engaging, intelligent, & faith-exploring topics In the Parish Hall

Annual Blessing of the Animals In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, October 7, 4:00 p.m. in the churchyard All creatures welcome. Please cage or leash your pets.

For more information, visit our website, www.saintjohnsrichmond.org. Follow us on Facebook; search St. John’s Church [ 12 ] October 2018

Church Hill Real Estate Market Report Pop Quiz: Is your home haunted?? (from ‘17, back by popular demand) Are your lightbulbs screwed in all the way?

yes

Are your floors creaking?

Stop that. Still flickering?

yes

Has there been a weather change recently?

ABSOLUTELY HAUNTED

Do you have a roommate/partner/ child/pet?

Don’t worry, if your house is, in fact, haunted and you’re ready to move, a seller in Virginia is not obligated to disclose this to potential buyers!

The Facts* ⌂ ⌂ ⌂ ⌂

It’s your neighbors It’s y

our

yes

Did your spouse recently pick up smoking?

2018 YTD Median Sale Price: $258,500 2018 YTD Median Days on Market: 9 2018 YTD Median List Price to Sale Price: 100.0% Current Active Median Price: $209,000

pet s

Do you have pets?

Do doors randomly slam shut in your home?

yes I do

yes

Are you sure you don’t have a teenager?

HAUNTED

Do you have a teenager?

(or wearing makeup)

HAUNTED

I’m sure...

yes

Do you live in a condo or duplex?

yes

Are things missing from around your home? (makeup, money, cigarettes...?)

yes

Do you live in an 1890s farm house?

yes

Do you have a rodent problem?

yes

Update your electrical!

TOTALLY HAUNTED

yes

You should get that taken care of.

You’re welcome.

Is your electric more than 100 yrs old?

Screw them in! Still flickering?

yes

Are you running every imaginable appliance?

Do you hear noises in the walls & ceilings?

It’s one of them

yes

Do your lights flicker on & off?

yes

I feel your pain. I’m sorry.

HAUNTED

Time for an intervention.

yes

no NOT HAUNTED. (seriously, why did you even take this quiz?)

⌂ 2017 YTD Median Sale Price: $240,500 ⌂ 2017 YTD Median Days on Market: 8 ⌂ 2017 YTD Median List Price to Sale Price: 100.0%

*Criteria: 23223 in school zones Bellevue, Chimborazo, and George Mason. Data obtained from CVR MLS

Prepared by Licensed Real Estate Broker and Church Hill resident, Amy Tesauro Amy Tesauro & Catherine Gilmer linchpin@linchpinrealestate.com linchpinrealestate.com 804.292.0852 [ 13 ] Church Hill Association

Photo By: Arthur Olivarez

CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION’S TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE’S REPORT Williamsburg Rd. & Main Street Intersection Renovations On Friday September 7, members of the CHA transportation committee met with Marvin R. Tart, Sr., MPA Project Manager - Department of Public Works. Members included: Richard Rumrill, Bill Dinkin, Genni Sasnett and Tom Wilds. Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille supported this requested special meeting on behalf of CHA since the prior public meeting was held in the Fulton community and few CHA members attended. Over the past several years, CHA has expressed concerns regarding this intersection. These concerns included: the Williamsburg Rd and Main Street intersection was dangerous (in the period between 2014 and 2017 there has been 15 accidents); no pedestrian crosswalks existed at the intersection which prevented access to Rocketts Landing and the river; no bike access to the Capital Trail; no sidewalk on both the south and north side of Main Street west of the intersection, poor lighting and confusing traffic signals. This project has been ½ funded by the City of Richmond and ½ by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The project will start April/May 2019 and be complete within 5 months. There will be limited road closings with the goal of continued traffic flow throughout construction. The public comment period is effectively closed, but the Urban Design Committee will be looking over the plans one final time in November. At that meeting community members can comment. To the members present, Mr. Tart outlined the proposed improvements which addressed many of the historic CHA concerns. • 3 timed crosswalks at the Y intersection (on Main St. south of the intersection, on Main St. west of the intersection and on Williamsburg Rd. east of the intersection); • These timed crosswalks will allow safe pedestrian crossing in 3 directions; • A new sidewalk (concrete) south of Main St. west of the intersection; • Slight modifications to the median on Williamsburg Rd. east of the [ 14 ] October 2018

intersection with two bump outs to allow a left turn to the historic property west of the intersection and a left at the intersection to Main St. going south east; • On Williamsburg Rd. going west one lane will turn left on Main St. proceeding east toward Rocketts Landing while two lanes continue west toward Poe’s Pub on Main St. • Trees (type to be determined) planted on the north side of the new sidewalk on Main St. below Libby Park (contractor is responsible for the health of new trees for one year); and • New Highway style (Cobra) lighting on Williamsburg Rd and Main Street around this intersection. The CHA committee’s recommendations to Mr. Tart Included: • Additional crosswalks (without traffic lights) in front of Poe’s pub and at N. 31st St. on Williamsburg Rd before the intersection; • Advance signage on Williamsburg Rd. going west indicating the forthcoming 31st St. crosswalk since this is somewhat of a blind curve; • Keep some of the cobbles under the pavement at the Main & Williamsburg intersection perhaps outlining the crosswalks; • Add Street Style lighting near the sidewalks in addition to the Highway Style cobra lights on Williamsburg Rd and E Main St. The Street Style should be consistent with the style on the other recent Main St. renovations We hope these small refinements to the proposed plan will be: welcomed by the community; compatible with the current Main St. renovations; and, be in keeping with the historic entrance to Tobacco Row, the Bottom and Church Hill. Respectfully submitted, Tom Wilds, Committee Chair

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PLEASE JOIN HAUNTS OF RICHMOND IN SUPPORTING SCARES THAT CARE WITH THIS SPECIAL EVENT! Scares That Care is a 501(c)(3) charity fighting the real monsters of childhood disease, burns and breast cancer. 90% of your ticket purchase will benefit Scares That Care! More information on this amazing organization is available on their website https://scaresthatcare.org/. For this special event your Haunts of Richmond guides will start greeting you at 7:00PM inside the downstairs pub at Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille where you will be welcome to partake in some beverages before the tour (please enjoy responsibly). Storytelling will start about 7:30 inside the pub for about 20 to 30 minutes. About 8:00, we will venture out into Church Hill for a walking ghost tour for about 45 minutes. The tour will finish back by Patrick Henry’s, and we encourage you to duck back inside to enjoy some more spirits (beverages not included in the ticket price). Also of note, Haunts of Richmond merchandise will be available for purchase during the event with all of the profits from these items also benefiting Scares That Care. People of all abilities are encouraged to join us for this event. If you have concerns regarding tour accessibility, or require some accommodation, please don’t hesitate to contact us in advance.

All sales are final. This event will run rain or by starlight. The tour will start inside, and the inside portion may be slightly extended if the weather is a little damp. Good walking shoes are strongly recommended. Please bring water, umbrellas, and other weather appropriate gear for your comfort.

Tickets are $15 each, and are on sale now at www.hauntsofrichmond.com.

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Mar@k et The

Partner Profile

Klean Kare Team, Inc.

Sharon D. Wooldridge, President & CEO

“It is a joy and a privilege for our team to partner with the Market @ 25th, and be a part of their growth”.

t e k r a M The

What’s in Store

Salad Bar • Grab & Go Meals Walk-In Beer Cooler • Online Ordering Local Growers and Producers Community Room • Cooking Classes Full Service Pharmacy

President and CEO of Klean Kare Team Inc., Sharon D. Wooldridge has had numerous private and government cleaning projects over the 30 years of being in business. She is thrilled to be a vendor partner because The Market @25th shares in her commitment to community and making a difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Opening on the Hill Winter 2019

Church Hill • 25th & Nine Mile • www.themarketat25th.com

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WORK CONTINUES IN CHIMBORAZO AND LIBBY HILL PARKS Submitted by Trish Bernal, Church Hill Parks and Beautification Committee The city has been clearing some of the slopes in Chimborazo Park to assist in keeping the onslaught of invasive trees and other brush at bay. More work has been done on the stone steps below the dog park area in lower Chimborazo Park. Carl Otto along with some volunteers cleared more invasive plants from the steps and repaired the stonework. The City has been working hard to make repairs to the Libby Hill Park House. Also, through the efforts of the Parks Committee and with a generous donation from a private citizen, the large ailanthus trees on the east side of Libby Hill Park that have been seeding downhill will be removed sometime in early October. The Church Hill Parks and Beautification Committee will be sending out appeals for volunteers to help with future efforts in both parks. There is another set of stairs on the eastern edge of Chimborazo Park that needs clearing and repairs. There are several areas in Libby Hill Park with small ailanthus trees that can be removed by volunteers. As part of the Richmond Tree Stewards Community Roots program, there will also be some opportunities to help plant trees in several green spaces on Church Hill. The Committee is planning to set up some work days and will use the Church Hill Association e-mail, Next Door, and Church Hill People’s News to get the word out. Please see the Parks and Beautification update elsewhere in the Newsletter for more details about other initiatives in our neighborhood. Hope to see you in the parks soon, helping to make them safer and more beautiful! EDITOR’S NOTE - The following e-mail to the editor came from Carl Otto: I want to thank you for including information about what we (all of us) are doing to help make our neighborhood better. It is truly amazing what a precious few willing workers can get done that make a huge improvement on conditions so many would rather complain about. I look forward to meeting more of our neighbors, in the park, with gloves on and fresh ideas. We can accomplish much, the time is now, but we have to actually start. See you in the park. Steps behind dog park repaired by Carl Otto’s crew [ 18 ] October 2018

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM CHA’S SEPTEMBER COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee meeting summaries are printed each month in the newsletter to keep the membership better informed about the activities of CHA’s committees. The summaries are of meetings or activities of committees which have occurred sometime in the month prior to the publication of the newsletter. Not every committee meets monthly. The full minutes of the committees can be found at www.churchhill.org under Participate: CHA of RVA Members: Committee Minutes. PLEASE NOTE! If you are interested in being a committee chair, we have the following openings available: Transportation Committee and Community Outreach Committee Contact Genni Sasnett at president@churchhill.org to discuss each committee’s charge and what being a committee chair entails. A reminder! Amy Beem, our Membership Coordinator, has decided to transition out of the role. If you have an interest in volunteering for the position, then please contact Genni Sasnett at president@churchhill.org

CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION (CHA): HISTORIC PRESERVATION & LAND USE COMMITTEE September 4, 2018 Report

Below are the key action and information items covered at the September meeting. Three SUP applications were considered. HPLUC recommends all three to the Board and asks that they be placed on the CHA agenda of September 18th for the Association’s approval. Details on each SUP are included in the HPLUC September minutes on CHA’s website. The Committee is seeking approval for two Land Use Actions Related to Chimborazo Park/Church Hill. These are items which have emerged from the Parks and Beautification Committee and their collaboration with Carl Otto who has been a significant advocate for Fulton and Chimborazo Parks. (Carl just received a City award for his work.) The first relates to the City incorporating parkland at bottom of Government Road into Chimborazo Park as this will leave this land open for park use and link it more closely to the adjoining parkland. The second relates to the City keep East Franklin Street open at 31st Street as access to park and a privately-owned (Gillies Creek Foundation) that permits its use by pedestrians and bikers. Richmond City’s Planning and Issues for Historic Preservation -- Cyane Crump, [ 20 ] October 2018

Executive Director of Historic Richmond Foundation, talked with the group about the Richmond 300 planning process and the importance of folks attending the upcoming public sessions from September 20-29 and providing input on those issues so important to Church Hill – the Viewshed, height of building, preservation of historic character, etc. We need to get as many people as possible attending these sessions and providing input as our voices have not been considered in the City’s recent approval of the Transit-Oriented Development zoning (TOD-1) which allows up to 12 stories on the Pulse Corridor and threatens our Viewshed and the historic character of our area. Cyane talked about TOD-1 being an issue in other areas of the City. Economic Impact Study Targeted to Greater Church Hill -- Chris McNamara, a senior in the master’s degree program in Urban and Regional Design at VCU, has been recruited to study the economic impact of Church Hill. The first step is defining the scope, and members provided much input. One consideration is how much should be the focus on the economic value of historic tourism, its value today and the potential value, and the geographic area included. CHA Statement on TOD and Viewshed Development – The Committee discussed input from Cyane and concurred that the statement should address more fully support for initiatives which could minimize the negative impact of gentrification and help long-term residents stay in the community. On the issue of how wide should be the View which we are trying to preserve, the group made and approved a motion that the 1800 View be preserved from Libbie Hill Park to encompass from Rockett’s Landing to East Main Street and Downtown and that the view from East Grace Street overlook be preserved as well. Submitted by, Barbara Cotter PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE – September 11, 2018 Meeting & Update Parks/Green Space/Sites in Historic Church Hill: Work continues with Carl Otto, a long-time advocate for parks in the East End (especially Gillies Creek Park/ Greenway and link to the lower Chimborazo Park (aka “dog park”). On August 11th, Committee members joined Carl and had a walking tour of the area to have a fuller understanding of the full scope of this important effort. CHA’s September Newsletter listed 12 key items for enhancing Chimborazo, including two land use issues (adding City property to Chimborazo Park and keeping open end of East Franklin and connect to lower Chimborazo). Ailanthus trees: The City is addressing this again in Chimborazo Park. Trish Bernal is facilitating the removal of several very large Ailanthus trees above Libby Hill Park that are dispersing thousands of seeds and the sprouting new plants along the Hill. Removal of the giants is scheduled for early October. A call for volunteers to help with the removal of the small ailanthus will be issued. Note: kudzu is an issue too and our group will be addressing this too. Planting of trees/removal of stumps/establishing new tree wells: Requests have [ 21 ] Church Hill Association

been moved forward to request trees. A call for volunteers to help with the planting of trees will be issued. Libby Hill Park: After our request, the City has begun repairing the porch of Libby Park House and should be completed shortly. We have also requested the windows be replaced. The Libby Hill overlook has a splendid summer and fall garden, Our group is asking the Planters Group to add spring plantings for this overlook to add early color to this wonderful location in time for Garden Week and our Plein Air painters. Chimborazo Playground and Collaboration with Richmond Strikers: An opportunity exists for Richmond Strikers to set up a soccer field for the under 8 group. Space is available in the Playground. Trish Bernal and John Whitworth have met with the organization and are enthused about the possibility for the larger community. The Strikers made an initial presentation to the Board and will be following up with CHA as they examine this possibility more fully. Plaques in Greater Church Hill: Kelly Lash is taking a lead to catalogue with photographs and text all community plaques (excluding those on homes) that will help us highlight and preserve these historic markers. She will obtain a bid to replace the marker that was taken from the stone near the large fountain at Libby Hill overlook. Known plaques are the overlooks on East Grace and Libby Hill, end of Libby Terrace, and Chimborazo Park. If you know of other plaques, please contact Kelly at kclash@gmail.com. Submitted by, Barbara Cotter Youth & Education Committee Chair Holly Mattocks Coy is on a hiatus welcoming the new addition to her family but should be back with us before long. As a result the committee did not meet, however, they want members to know the two surveys below are still available to complete to gather interest and information from those that want to get connected to one-off or ongoing volunteer opportunities with students. The form is in the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D5r0lK8XExu1NU0_6EJHfycrUYwlgqkhoIDdv2U tYU0/edit?usp=sharing Sign up to volunteer with students next year The Committee is connecting community members to volunteer opportunities during the 2018-19 school year that fit your schedule and interests! Take a minute to complete a short form online and we will do the rest! http://bit.ly/CHA2018KIDS Nominations Committee The committee met in July to begin the process of identifying potential candidates for positions which will be open on the 2019 Board of Directors. Those positions include: VP, Assistant Treasurer, Assistant Secretary and two at large seats. Committee members are now moving forward with interviews and will reconvene [ 22 ] October 2018

in early September to confirm a slate. The slate will be presented at the September membership meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor at both the September and October membership meetings. Committee members are Reshma Gola, John Whitworth, Eugenia Anderson-Ellis and Steven Keener. The Chair is VP Debra Melisi. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to let your interest be known to the committee. You may express your interest directly to Debra @ vp@churchhill.org. Holiday Events Committee The Holiday Committee met recently at the home of Chair, Debra Melisi, and is well underway to planning this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday weekend. The Candlelight walk will be held on Friday December 7 and the Holiday House Tour on Sunday December 9. We currently have 9 fabulous homes plus the Fire Station and Richmond Hill on the tour. We would love to have a few more homes to showcase Church Hill, so please consider placing yours on the tour. Contact vp@churchhill.org. Debra and her husband, Jim, will be hosting a dinner in their home for all house tour participants in October so please support our community by placing your home on the tour and come and celebrate with us! Also, if you are interested in being a docent, its never too early to sign up. Email Celeste Deal at crdeal@earthlink.net Transportation Committee Please look elsewhere in this newsletter for an article by Tom Wilds. details matter

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kelly Lukschander, Signature Events Coordinator, 804-864-3678, kalukschander@alz.org ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® IN RICHMOND TO JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE DISEASE Participants to Raise Critically Needed Awareness and Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research Glen Allen, VA September 7, 2018 – The Alzheimer’s Association® is inviting Richmond residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk will take place on November 3rd at Innsbrook, (Markel Plaza) 4600 Cox Road, Richmond, (Glen Allen), VA Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will complete a one or three mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony. In addition to the one and two mile walk options participants will enjoy vendors, music, food, and family fun activities. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 16 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S. In Virginia alone, there are more than 140,000 people living with the disease and 462,000 caregivers. Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk. Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's Association® The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

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Casual & family-friendly dining located at the heart of Church Hill in the Historic East End Theatre Building

HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 3PM - 7PM

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY

9am - 2pm

Mondays 5–10pm House Burger $7 Specialty burgers & drink specials

TACO TUESDAY Taco specials all day

WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY Seafood and drink specials

Mon-Wed: 11am-10pm Thurs-Fri: 11am-11pm Sat: 9am-11pm Sun: 9am-10pm

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804.225.8275 • www.thelibertyrva.com • 418a N. 25th Street [ 25 ] Church Hill Association

RECYCLING RIGHT IN RICHMOND From CVWMA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Submitted by Joel Cabot

Using the blue recycling bins to save the waste. Here are the details: http://cvwma.com/news/local-impacts-to-changing-globalrecycling-markets-we-must-clean-up-our-act-recycle-right/

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STAYCATION IN CHURCH HILL: VISIT AND IMPROVE CHAPEL ISLAND ON THE JAMES Submitted by Joel Cabot

1. Churchillians, I live in Church Hill, and I would like to make you discover these little jewels, just at the foot of the Hill: Chapel Island on the James River, easily accessible from Church Hill (just go down the hill toward the river!). One of its early uses was as the site of an Episcopal chapel, before the founding of St. John’s Church! The James River, is just there. One can enjoy canoeing, fishing, walking on the banks, being in the middle of nature … 2. Protecting these jewels to be able to enjoy them more: The James River Association (JRA - https://jrava.org/tag/richmond/), which is a membersupported nonprofit organization committed to protect the whole James River and connecting people to it. JRA is part of the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force, managing the threat of invasive plant species on Chapel Island. 3. Helping Want to help? If yes come on Chapel Island on the fourth Monday of each month from 1 pm to 3 pm. JRA leads volunteer groups to remove invasive species, including Chinese privet, honeysuckle, tree of heaven, and English ivy. For the past few months, most of the work has been to remove them. In near future we plan to replace them with native ones. I have been helping the James River Association (JRA) since 2014. What I can say? It’s fun, we meet other people, and we are making progress on the east part of Chapel Island. If you go, compare the east and the west parts of it. You will see the work already accomplished. Interested in volunteering at Chapel Island or other areas along the river? Visit www.jrava.org to see all of our upcoming events or contact Sophie Stern, volunteer coordinator,at volunteer@ jrava.org Thank you. Joel Cabot (joel.cabot@yahoo.com) [ 27 ] Church Hill Association

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Church Hill, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never easy to start a revolution.

Presenting Patrick Henry Square 313 North 24th Street Richmond VA 23223

17 Apartments 6500 square feet of Commercial Space 2 Bedroom\2bathroom Live work Now leasing for August 2016 Occupancy Contact Joshua Bilder for more information 804.306.3089 Mobile 804-359-5018 Office (Website under construction) www.patrickhenrysquare.com Another quality Sterling Bilder LLC Development [ 29 ] Church Hill Association

TRICK or TREAT! IT’S TIME FOR THE FALL

SPOOKTACULAR AND ALL OVERSHADOWING

HYSTERIC ALL CHURCH HILL

YARD SALE 2800 BLOCK OF EAST FRANKLIN STREET

LIBBY HILL PARK

Sunday, October 21st FROM 9 AM / OPEN TO EVERYONE ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE No assigned spaces - Set up as early as you like You’ll have a frighteningly good time. Rain or shine Come early for the best selections. For more details contact: Chuck Wrenn -512-5286 or Marilyn Stroh - 648-2109

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A Realtor in your Neighborhood When Amy Tesauro isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helping Richmonders buy and sell their homes, you might find her sitting on her porch on the Hill, or at Chimborazo park with her kids, or at Dutch & Co enjoying the Perfect Egg. We know Church Hill because we live Church Hill. Let us put our unique experience to work for you.

Amy Tesauro Associate Broker 804.467.1881

Catherine Gilmer REALTORÂŽ 804.338.5397

Erin King

Director of Operations

804.292.0852

linchpinrealestate.com linchpin@linchpinrealestate.com 804.292.0852

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We are a team of creative stylists dedicated to producing incredible hair every time.

Book with us today! 8 0 4 . 3 4 4 . 7 0 7 2 | L U M I N A RY H A I R CO. COM 402 N 25TH STREET RICHMOND, VA 23223

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322 N. 25th St.

644-8200

www.ChurchHillAnimalHospital.com Our Treatment Specialties Include: · General medicine · Routine dental cleaning · Surgical extractions using advanced dental equipment · Soft tissue surgery

On-Site Specialized Equipment Includes: · Digital · Dental equipment radiography · ECG · In-house lab · Pulse oximetry

We treat Dogs & Cats

Thank you for letting us care for your pets! [ 34 ] October 2018

2018 MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION (CHA)

Join and enjoy discounts at many restaurants and local businesses by showing your card!!! CHA of RVA Members receive one-time discounts at local businesses plus 5% all year at Alexander’s Cleaners: RESTAURANTS & OTHER EATERIES 23rd & Main Taproom - 15% 2302 E Main St - 804.788.7077 Alamo Barbecue – 10% 2202 Jefferson Ave - 804.592.3138 Dutch & Company – 15% (excluding alcohol and prix fixe menu) 400 N 27th St - 804.643.8824 Liberty Public House – 15% 418A N 25th St - 804.225.8275 Metzger Bar & Butchery – 15% 801 N 23rd St – 804.325.3147 Millie’s Diner - 15% 2603 E Main St - 804.643.5512 Nile (Ethiopian Bistro & Café) – 10% 306 N 29th St – 804.648.0791 Nota Bene restaurant and lounge – 15% 2110 E Main St - (804) 477-3355 Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille – 15% 2300 E Broad St – 804.644.4242 Poe’s Pub - 15% 2706 E Main St - 804.648.2120 Proper Pie – 10% 2505 E Broad St – 804.343.7437 Sub Rosa Bakery – 10% 620 N 25th St - 804.788.7672 The Hill Café - 15% 2800 E Broad St - 804.648.0360 Union Market – 15% (prepared food/meals, excludes groceries) 2306 Jefferson Ave - 804.716.7233 WPA Bakery – 10% 2707 E Marshall St - 804.716.9797 OTHER BUSINESSES C. Alexander’s Cleaners – 5% off ALL cleaning orders Eric Schindler Gallery – 10% off up to 3 art works Luminary Hair Company – 20% off service/treatment Mowhawks - 15% off landscaping (garden, tree service, grass) Pets at Play - 5% off service Richmond Balance – free 1-hour personal training session Seven Hills Studio – 20% discount to new clients

2007 Venable St -- 804.658.4466 2305 E Broad St - 804.644.5005 402 N 25th Street – 804.344.7072 7020 W Grace St -1-855-mowhawks /1-855.669.4295 319 N 25th St - 804.343.7387 1806 E Main St- 804.225.7130 501 N 25th St – 804.344.0620

CHA MEMBERSHIP FORM

Sign up through the website, email, or in person at CHA meetings: 1. For the website, go to: http://www.churchhill.org/membership/ 2. Mail the form below to PO Box 8031 Richmond, VA 23223 or 3. Bring the form to the next membership meeting or CHA event. Membership is Individual (not by household) and is valid one year from date of joining. Note: Email is used only for communicating information to members. New Member ( )

Renewing Member ( )

Date:

MEMBER NAME #1 ________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ MEMBER NAME # 2 ________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ ADDRESS, street, city, zip: ___________________________________________________________________________ Member # 1 Phone: ______________________________ Member # 2 phone: _________________________

Cash: _______Check: ______ (Make check payable to the CHA) $30 per person x ____ For office use: Membership card ( )

Bag ( )

Directory ( )

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members = $ ______

List ( )

CC ( )

Church Hill Association of RVA 2019 Proposed Budget Holiday Festival Sales Expenses Sponsorship Net Holiday Festival Last years Accruals paid this year Newsletter Revenue - Ads Expense - Printing Expense - Editor Net Newsletter Revenue Net Hogtober Membership (Number of payments) Revenue Flags Donations/Grants Received Donations Received St. Patrick's Irish Festival Miscellaneous Net Donations Received Interest Earned / ( Others) INCOME Operating Expenses Membership Winter Party Picnics (two) Insurance -Directors & Officers Insurance - Gen Liability State Corporation Commission Richmond - Business License Office Supplies PayPal& Square commissions Public Relations Website: Hosting Website: Maintenance Membership software Coolers P.O. Box Purchase LCD Projector Misc / Contingency Total Operating Expenses

2016

2017

2018

2019

Actual

Budget

17,906 (16,373) 3,000 4,532 (1,052)

16,030 (9,405) 1,542 8,167 1,304

12,000 (8,000) 1,500 5,500

16,500 (10,000) 1,500 8,000

11,082 (11,005) (2,000) (1,923)

11,845 (12,660) (2,200) (3,016)

11,000 (12,750) (2,200) (3,950)

12,000 (12,750) (2,200) (2,950)

6,000

215 @ 30 6,450

200 @ 30 6,000

6,331

4,439

215 @ 30 6,445 180

199 @ 30 5,910 60

2,462 0 252

250 1,000 1,325 2,575

14,765

250 1,000 1,250

250 1 1,000 1,250

19,444

15,250

18,300

(1,201) (543) (864) (482) (25) (75) (36) (562)

(1,184) (461) (1,155) (690) (105)

(1,000) (600) (1,200) (600) (25) (75) (125) (500)

(128) (1,100) (756)

(144)

(150) (1,000) (1,350)

(1,000) (600) (1,200) (600) (25) (75) (125) (500) (500) (150) (1,000) (1,500)

(80)

(1,250) (7,955)

(500) (7,855)

(159) (292)

(156) (260) (338) (5,613)

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(756) (190) (176) (738) (6,050)

2016

2017

2018

2019

Actual

Budget

CHA Committee Expenses Historic Preservation & Land Use Youth & Education Parks & Recreation Community Outreach Infrastructure Committee Total Committee Expenses

(150) (200) (150) (150) (1,500) (2,150)

CHA Project Expenses Reed Square Richmond Symphony Plein Air Yard Sale/Misc Total Project Expenses Total Expenses NET CASH FLOW

(177) (177)

(300) (1,000) (500) (250) (2,050)

(5,790)

(6,050)

(7,955)

(12,055)

8,975

13,395

7,295

6,245

Note: Donations to community organizations and projects will be granted based on the approved "Giving Guidelines" of up to 75% of Net.

October 20th, 1:00-5:00 | 200 N. 22nd St. Join us for a family friendly event featuring BBQ, Oysters, Live Music, Local Beer and Games!Â All proceeds reinforce the overall health of our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children through ChildSavers' combination of nurturing early childhood care and trauma-informed mental health care. Tickets on sale: bit.ly/BoarOysterous

ChildSavers.org | @ChildSaversRVA | 804.644.9590

Restoration Builders of Virginia 8596 Sanford Drive 804.649.2162 www.rbva.net

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Church Hill Association of RVA -Expenses Year to Date Fiscal Year 2018 Jan Holiday Festival

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

July

2018 YTD Totals

August

(196)

(770)

Revenue - Ads

1,170

594

2,795

2,017

324

486

365

621

Expense - Printing

(1,245)

(1,180)

(2,280)

(1,245)

(219)

(2,360)

(1,245)

(9,774)

(400)

(200)

(1,400)

(75)

594

1,215

(664)

(1,121)

267

(2,196)

(824)

(2,804)

(85)

540

1,110

270

400

240

210

3,940

540

1,110

1,170

290

400

240

210

4,020

(966)

Newsletter

Expense - Graphics Layout Net Newsletter Revenue Hogtober

8,371

Membership Revenue Flags Net Membership Revenue Donations/Grants Received Church Hill Irish Festival

1,500

Miscellaneous

225

110

390

Total Donations Received

225

1,610

1,890

Interest Earned / ( Others)

0.57

0.52

0.57

0.56

0.57

0.56

0.57

INCOME

4 2,060

Operating Expenses (550)

(280)

(350)

(85)

(37)

Picnics (two)

Membership Winter Party

(162)

Insurance -Directors & Officers

(1,155)

Insurance - Gen Liability

(1,302)

113

Office Supplies

(10)

(111)

(96)

(216)

PayPal Fees

(55)

(6)

(80)

(13)

(17)

(6)

(194)

(80)

(100)

(180)

Committee Expenses Misc /Yard Sale Total Operating Expenses

(80)

(169)

(249)

(615)

(284)

(686)

(85)

(13)

(1,341)

(54)

(267)

(3,345)

NET REVENUE

(1,285)

Donations/Grants Robinson Theater

(500)

Plein Air

(431)

Church Hill Planters

(200)

(500)

Friends of Libbie Hill

(200)

Reed Square

(300)

(300) (1,000)

Richmond Symphony

(1,000)

(358)

(600)

(958)

(1,100)

(358)

(2,100)

(700)

(1,531)

(4,689)

CONTINGENCY VIEWSHED

(3,168)

(2,218)

TOTAL EXPENSES / DONATIONS

(4,141)

(3,452)

(3,854)

(3,253)

(5,281)

(3,558)

(2,972)

(4,016)

(10,252)

Bellevue Elementary East End Library Advisory Council TOTAL DONATIONS

NET CASH FLOW

(8,192)

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CHURCH HILL CONTACTS POLICE AND SAFETY

Emergencies: 911 Non-Emergency Police: (804)646-5100 1st Precinct Station Front Desk, staffed most hours: (804)646-3602 Fire Station #1: (804)646-4229 Church Hill Crime Watch: (804)343-3628 Commonwealth’s Attorney/Sector Prosecutor: Colette McEachin: (804)646-4845 Lt. Minton: (804)646-0574, cell (804)240-9158 Daniel.Minton@richmondgov.com Lt. Jeremy Sayles: Cell (804)283-0856 Sector Lieutenant Lt. Ken Roane: (804)646-0574, Ken.Roane@richmondgov.com

NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE

Citizen’s Assistance: (804)646-7000 Citizen’s Request Service Online: http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/ citizensrequest/frmNewEntryType.asp# City of Richmond Public Utilities: (804)646-3000 Code Violations Related to Historic Preservation: (804)646-7550 marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com Commission of Architectural Review: (804)343-7550 Zoning Administration: (804)646-6340 Housing Code Enforcement: (804)646-6419 Environmental Control: (804)646-7448 Graffiti Hotline: (804)646-1406 Truancy Hotline: (804)646-ABCD Northeast District Parks Maintenance: (804)646-6419

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Governor Ralph Northam Virginia State Capitol, 3rd Floor (804)786-2211 Senator Rosalyn R. Dance Virginia Senate District 16, Capitol Office (804)698-7516 district16@senate.virginia.gov Delegate Delores L. McQuinn Virginia House of Delegates 70th District General Assembly Building (804)698-1070 Senator Jennifer L. McClellan Virginia Senate (804)698-7509 delkmcclellan@house.state.va.us

Delegate Jeffery Bourne Virginia House of Delegates (804)698-1071 Mayor Levar Stoney City of Richmond 900 E.Broad St.,2nd Floor (804)646-7970 7th District Richmond City Council Member Cynthia Newbille (804)646-3012 cburke2@rvaschool.net 7th District Richmond City School Board Member Cheryl Burke (804)929-6894 Richmond City School Board: (804)780-7716

EAST DISTRICT AGENCIES

East District Families First: (804)646-4508 EDI-W.I.C: (804)646-0775 Health Center: (804)780-0840 Social Services: (804)646-7212 VA. Cooperative Extension: (804)786-4150

RICHMOND RESOURCES

Animal Control: (804)646-5573 (804)646-0546 Better Housing Coalition: (804)644-0546 Black History Museum: (804)780-9093 Richmond CenterStage: (804)225-9000 Children’s Museum of Richmond: (804)474-7000 Edgar Allan Poe Museum: (804)648-5523 Historic Richmond Foundation: (804)643-7407 James RIver Association: (804)788-8811 Library of Virginia: (804)692-3500 Museum of the Confederacy: (804)6491886 Richmond Ballet: (804)344-0906 Richmond Coliseum: (804)262-8100 Richmond National Battlefield Park: (804)771-2148 Richmond Symphony: (804)788-1212 Science Museum of Virginia: (804)367-6552 St. John’s Church Visitor Center: (804)648-5015 Valentine Richmond History Center: (804)649-0711 Venture Richmond: (804)788-6466 Virginia Historical Society: (804)358-4901 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: (804)340-1400 Virginia Opera: (804)643-6000 Virginia War Memorial: (804)786-2060

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