The folks at 2130 Maplewood Ave will be having a re-run of last weekend’s moving sale Saturday, July 31, 8-3. The house is at the intersection of Sheilds and Maplewood. Lots of kids clothes and toys. Most items will be indoors, so a peek inside is probably in order.

Craigslist has word on a yard sale tomorrow: I am having a yard sale on Saturday the 31st at 3300 E Broad St.(Rear of House). I have lots of good books, a 35′ Sony TV, a split queen boxspring, a couple bookshelves, 2 fog machines, lots of random stuff, and lots of FREE stuff. Sale [...]

Did any of our lovely readers capture any images of the storm damage or of the storm itself? Nothing major on our block but once again Byrd Park lost about a 1/2 dozen trees. Byrd Park has some images and info on the damage across the river. There are some trees completely down and others [...]

From Westover Hill’s Stray Watch we learn: “Lexie,” a small (50-pound) spayed female golden retriever, ran off during the storm. She lives in the 5500 block of Riverside Dr. She has all her tags and a microchip. If you find or see her, please call Dottie Cleo at 230-8834.

The Virginia Comicon, a one-day comic book convention, will be held on Sunday, August 8 at the Crowne Plaza West at 6532 W. Broad Street from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

The 3rd Annual Jonny Z Festival celebrating Art, Music, and Community will take place on Saturday, August 7, from 12-5 p.m. in the 200 block of N. Shields Ave. in Fan District. It will include games for kids, live music, loads of arts and crafts vendors, a raffle, and commemorative t-shirts. Contributions from the proceeds [...]

It’s a ways off, but the Landmark Theater is hosting a touring edition of the TV show America’s Got Talent this fall. The show is Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 7:30PM. Mark your calendars. The event will feature host Jerry Springer, the Season 5 winner, as well as other ‘favorite’ contestants. This is the first ‘Talent’ [...]

Byrd Parker, Peggy Lynch, brings you the sights and sounds of the Thursday night’s thunderstorm: If a tree falls in the forest and there is nobody around does it make a sound? Well, we may or may not have the answer to that question but in Byrd Park last last evening there was no denying [...]

CHAT and East End Fellowship are hosting a lemonade stand featuring freshly baked homemade chocolate chip cookies: Proceeds will help build a house for a displaced family in Haiti Our goal is $1200! Prices are $1.00 for a giant cookie, $0.50 for lemonade, and $0.50 for two small cookies. Lemonade and Cookies will be available [...]

From the Urban Forestry Commission: Richmond’s Young Trees Need Help Getting Through the Summer RICHMOND, Virginia – July 29, 2010 Urban Forestry Commission With this summer’s heat and drought taking hold, all Richmonders could use some relief, but none so much as our newly planted street trees. Richmond’s newly-formed Urban Forestry Commission is concerned about [...]

As part of the 100 Days of Outrage! 100 Actions on July 30th movement, there will be protesters at BP gas stations tomorrow around noon, including the one at 600 W. Grace Street, just north of Monroe Park.

National Night Out Tuesday, August 3 Community Movie and Cookout Location: Pleasants Park Time: 8:45 P.M. Come out and enjoy a great movie. Richmond Police will stop by during the movie to show their support for Oregon Hill.

Forwarded to me from the FHNA A neighbor in the 1100 block of W. 42nd St. Wanted to alert folks that today around noon I caught two “junk metal” guys taking bicycle frames from our yard/driveway on the alley side. We had a few frames and wheels sitting there to rebuild/recycle into other things. I [...]

Richmond Magazine’s Best & Worst 2010 issue is out and gives some local recognition: Dr.Jack/Church Hill Animal Hospital got a runner-up for “Best Veterinarian”, Millie’s picked up “Best Brunch Menu” and tied for “Best Downtown Restaurant”, Church Hill got #2 for “Worst Neighborhood or Street to Live on When It Snows” and for “Best Established [...]

The new, long-anticipated Short Pump Kroger supermarket opened to much fanfare Thursday morning. After a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:00 a.m., customers streamed in by the hundreds to check out the 92,000 square foot facility. By 9:15 a.m., the line to get in wrapped around the front of the building. Features of the store [...]

The city of Richmond’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor program is currently recruiting volunteers to conduct well-being checks on the city’s elderly and disabled population during periods of extreme temperatures and to assist the city in operating cooling shelters when the temperature reaches or exceeds the 95 degree mark. Persons interested in volunteering for these efforts should log onto [...]

It’s Movie Night at Jefferson Park this Friday, July 30. The movie is free and should start around 8:30PM. Monsters vs. Aliens @ Jefferson Hill Park, 21st and East Marshall Streets. For more information, call 804-646-5733

The long-awaited opening day for Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is fast approaching and there are a few items that the staff is requesting. If you have these items or you’d like to make a monetary donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Item 1) 20 ft of cubicle wall or room dividers needed [...]

This Saturday from 9am-3pm shop at the Libbie and Patterson Sidewalk Sale! A variety of shops will be participating, plus Richmond Bargains Blog reports the The Shops at 5807 will be offering jewelry, clothing and decor up to 80%, in addition to live music and family activities.