Boulevard Association

08/01/2012

Join us for National Night Out, a fabulous event to celebrate community, safety and neighbors! This year we'll be joining the Museum District Association's event on Tuesday, August 7th from 6-8pm with a picnic-style gathering in the 3400-block of West Franklin Street. Friends and neighbors of the Museum District are invited to join and welcome to bring a side dish - hot dogs and fixings will be provided. Come out, meet your neighbors and show your support. Brent Small, the ‘One Man Band’, will provide entertainment. Please bring a chair. Hope to see u all there!

04/02/2012

VA Historical Society Groupon: Join to get 50% off membership

http://www.groupon.com/deals/virginia-historical-society?c=dnb&p=3

The 181-year-old society grants members-only perks such as travel excursions and discounts on museum goodies, programs, and lectures.

03/25/2012

Richmond's First Food Truck Court Rolling to The Boulevard. Opens the first week of April in the parking lot of the VA Historical Association. Runs 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. each Tues. and Fri. Richmond.com has the details.

In the next two months, Richmond will have at least one food truck court in the city and a food truck rally in Shockoe Bottom.

03/25/2012

Outreach Opportunity: Brighten a child's Easter by joining St. Mark's church in contributing Easter baskets for the children at Southside Child Development Center. Deadline is Apr. 1. Please see page 3 of the accompanying link for more information.

02/01/2012

Let's Go Out to Dinner & See A Movie: Bowtie Cinemas acquires land to add restaurants to movie complex.

Virginia Business - VA business news.

01/18/2012

Robbery of Pedestrian on 200 Block of S. Boulevard on Monday Evening. Victim not injured. Follow this link to read the article.

Richmond police are investigating the robbery of a person in the 200 block of South Boulevard on Monday night. The victim was not injured.

12/06/2011

Find out about renovation plans for the old Interbake factory, located just off the Blvd.

After sitting vacant for five years and attracting vagrants and graffiti, an iconic Richmond building is now in the hands of local owners who plan to nurse it back to life.

11/16/2011

New Ballpark Talks Continue
Read this update from Style Weekly.

The race to build a new ballpark on North Boulevard is on.

11/11/2011

Richmond Leaf Collection Schedule
Feels like Fall! Depending on which side of the Blvd you live on, the city has scheduled leaf pick-up for end of Nov. or early December. Check the link here for details.

The Department of Public Works Division of Environmental Maintenance sweeps and flushes the city's streets. We recognize the importance of this task, both to our customers and the environment.

11/07/2011

Enjoy this history of how the Boulevard has evolved over the years...

The Boulevard’s history runs back to 1817, long before the city expanded west.

11/04/2011

Share Thanksgiving Day with an International Student
VCU's Global Education Office is seeking volunteers to host international students and scholars for Thanksgiving dinner.

International students are eager to learn more about American culture, to experience the warmth of a home, and to make American friends. For information about sharing this special American holiday with a VCU international student, contact Pam Haney at [email protected] or call 828-8309 by Nov. 14.

A Thanksgiving volunteer form can be found at http://www.global.vcu.edu/pdf/American_Volunteer_Thanksgiving.pdf.

10/07/2011

Recycle your Unwanted Electronics: On Sat. Oct. 15, the City of Richmond gives you the chance to drop off your electronics at 3101 N. Boulevard. All items except TVs free. Find details at http://richmondvacitynews.blogspot.com/2011/10/electronic-recycling-day-for-city.html

WHO: Richmond Clean City Commission, Richmond Department of Public Works, and Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.