Northampton Civic League (NHCL)
Weekly News Report 04/30/10
(to get news to you at the weeks end that should cover all of the various items that are received and can fill up email daily)
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Northampton Civic League News:
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Regular Meeting: May 4, 2010, 7:00 PM, Tuesday Evening, Fourth Forum of 2010, Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program that increases the energy efficiency of homes occupied by low-income, elderly, those w/disabilities and children. Presented by the dept of Human Affairs. Do you know seniors, someone handicap or someone who needs help with weatherization of their homes? They may qualify for help, come on out and bring them.
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Month
of May Birthdays:
Happy Birthday May 12 to
Caroline Phaup.
· Your secretary was attending the 89th Rose Show Festival and Parade in Thomasville, GA last week and was not here to share the Newsweek.
· The 400th Anniversary application that the league submitted has been approved by the city. Congratulations Matt, Alonza and Karen for steering the application. Now everyone will be able to get Bussssyyy.
City of Hampton News:
· May 6 thru June 3: 7-9 PM. Citizens Court Academy. Explore the court system for Hampton. Call for info or to register 727-6442 or pmichael@hampton.gov
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Other News:
· Save the Cows at Bluebird Gap Farm. City Council Elections is next Tues, May 4. Vote early and come on out to the league’s meeting.
Make sure next Tuesday that all of you take the time and go out and vote for candidates for the office of City Council for the City of Hampton. All of the candidates did an excellent job of getting out and presenting themselves and where they stand all over the city to the residents. Let us now show our support by going out and voting.
Northampton Civic League (NHCL)
Weekly News Report 04/16/10
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Northampton Civic League News:
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Regular Meetings: First Tuesday of each Month at the Northampton Community Center.
Next Meeting, May 4, 2010. Fourth Forum of 2010. Weatherization Assistance Program - from the Office of Human Affairs. This is a " program that increases the energy efficiency of homes occupied by low-income families, particularly the elderly, occupants with disabilities and children. Ensuring their health and safety."
You know someone that appears to qualify bring them on out to learn more about this program. You come on out and learn more and be an advocate for those in need.
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Month
of April Birthdays:
Celebrate the whole month. Report any known members April
birthdays.
Birthdays on April 16, just in case you don't know any: Martin Lawrence, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, Bobby Vinton, Herbie Mann, Edie Adams, Henry Mancini and Charlie Chaplin.
· Welcome back NHCL Treasurer Samara Walker from her trip to Barbados.
· President Asay and Vice President Duncan seeking volunteers to help with the leagues pursuit of two grant projects. The first is to align with the city’s 400th Anniversary and the other to align with the Northampton Community Center for a permanent sign near the Todd’s lane entrance for awareness. Both have been submitted to the City of Hampton Neighborhood Grant Programs.
· But we need your help obtaining history in the Northampton area and helping with some of the following items:
§ The project we are considering consists of collecting memorabilia and memories to form an album (including a DVD) of Northampton history, possibly including:
· * Video interviews
· * Audio interviews
· * Photographs
· * Historical documents and memorabilia
· * Written memories
· * and whatever other ideas you can think of
Contact Matt Asay, Alonzo and Karen Duncan if you are willing to support this effort.
City of Hampton News:
· Hampton has implemented a community engagement campaign entitled “I Value” to ensure that every citizen can have their voice heard. City Manager Mary Bunting reminds us that “the city can do many things, but we can’t read minds.” We need to know what services you value and do you see certain services as a ‘want’ or a ‘need’. Citizens can go to www.hamptonvalues.com or call 311 (727-8311 from cell phones) for information on how to have your voice heard through upcoming community chats, surveys, Facebook, or 311 service requests. What do you value?
· How can a citizen speak at a City Council meeting?
City Council evening meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in Council Chambers on the 8th floor of City Hall. Citizens wishing to discuss an issue can do so in the public participation period from 6-7pm prior to the start of the meeting. You have three minutes to speak on any budget related issue and 5 minutes for all other matters. For further information, you can talk to the Clerk of Council at 757-727-6315.
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Other News:
· Save the Cows at Bluebird Gap Farm. City Council Elections is getting closer.
Calling
all green thumbs!
On Saturday, May 1 pick up some beautiful plants to add to your garden at
the Hampton
Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale taking place at Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine
Chapel
Road. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature over 1,500
plants for purchase including annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, house plants,
native plants, herbs, bulbs, and more.
· Hampton Zoning Application No. 1288. Request to rezone 1100 Big Bethel Road to resident (RT) zoning district, to allow for a dance studio offering private lessons in the detached garage. Meeting at the Northampton Community Center on April 23, at 5:30 PM for the community to ask questions and be provided information. Please attend so that you can understand the full intent of the studio; type dancing being offered; impact to the neighborhood to rezone to RT? Will this open the area for other type venues? Looking for volunteers to attend and share back with the league.
Enjoy a good weekend, be safe and take time to visit, call or check on someone in your neighborhood that is either elderly, homebound, disable, seniors or just need a good cheer from you !!
Northampton Civic League (NHCL)
Weekly News Report 04/09/10
(to get news to you at the weeks end that should cover all of the various items that are received and can fill up email daily)
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Northampton Civic League News:
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Regular Meetings: First Tuesday of each Month at the Northampton Community Center.
· Thanks to Mr. John Millette, City of Hampton Codes Compliance Officer, and Speaker for the third forum of the year this past April 6, Tuesday Evening.
·
Month
of April Birthdays: Celebrate the whole month. Report any
known April birthdays.
· Do you have old pictures or some good stories in and around the Northampton area? Then we need you. President Asay and Vice President Duncan seeking volunteers to help with the leagues pursuit of two grant projects. The first is to align with the city’s 400th Anniversary and the other to align with the Northampton Community Center for a permanent sign near the Todd’s lane entrance for awareness. Both have been submitted to the City of Hampton Neighborhood Grant Programs.
· But we need your help obtaining history in the Northampton area and helping with some of the following items:
§ The project we are considering consists of collecting memorabilia and memories to form an album (including a DVD) of Northampton history, possibly including:
· * Video interviews
· * Audio interviews
· * Photographs
· * Historical documents and memorabilia
· * Written memories
· * and whatever other ideas you can think of
Contact Matt Asay, Alonzo and Karen Duncan if you are willing to
support this effort.
City of Hampton News:
· Hampton has implemented a community engagement campaign entitled “I Value” to ensure that every citizen can have their voice heard. City Manager Mary Bunting reminds us that “the city can do many things, but we can’t read minds.” We need to know what services you value and do you see certain services as a ‘want’ or a ‘need’. Citizens can go to www.hamptonvalues.com or call 311 (727-8311 from cell phones) for information on how to have your voice heard through upcoming community chats, surveys, Facebook, or 311 service requests. What do you value?
· How can a citizen speak at a City Council meeting?
City Council evening meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in Council Chambers on the 8th floor of City Hall. Citizens wishing to discuss an issue can do so in the public participation period from 6-7pm prior to the start of the meeting. You have three minutes to speak on any budget related issue and 5 minutes for all other matters. For further information, you can talk to the Clerk of Council at 757-727-6315.
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Other News:
· 
Save the Cows at
Bluebird Gap Farm. Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, for all ages. Free tractor-drawn hay wagon rides down to the back of
the farm, around the fishing pond, through the woods and sorry not to grandma’s
house. Come on out and get some fresh air and enjoy the farm.
· Community Bazaar at West Hampton Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1638 Briarfield Road. Vendor pays $5 space only and $10 space and table. Hot dogs and drinks will be sold.
· You Better Hurry !!! This is your last call. Are your Income Taxes completed for the year 2009 or are you waiting on April 15? Just in case you might want some help: low and middle income, those 60 or older can find FREE service at the West Hampton Community Center, 1638 Briarfield Road, MON – FRI, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Get out this weekend in your neighborhood and see if you can find some items of history that the NHCL can include in the albums that will be made to honor the city of Hampton's 400th Anniversary and offer to the community, actually the world a glimpse back in time of the Northampton area.
Northampton Civic League (NHCL)
Weekly News Report 04/02/10
(to get news to you at the weeks end that should cover all of the various items that are received and can fill up email daily)
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Good Friday to Everyone and a Happy Easter to
all !!!!
·
Month
of April Birthdays:
Report any known April birthdays.
· President Asay and Vice President Duncan will be steering ideas that the league can do to quality for participating in the City of Hampton Neighborhood Grant Programs.
o Applications for two grants were recently submitted! >From Matt, Alonzo and Karen…….
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§ The project we are considering consists of collecting memorabilia and memories to form an album (including a DVD) of Northampton history, possibly including:
· * Video interviews
· * Audio interviews
· * Photographs
· * Historical documents and memorabilia
· * Written memories
· * and whatever other ideas you can think of
Contact Matt Asay if you are willing to support this effort.
City of Hampton News:
· How can a citizen speak at a City Council meeting?
City Council evening meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in Council Chambers on the 8th floor of City Hall. Citizens wishing to discuss an issue can do so in the public participation period from 6-7pm prior to the start of the meeting. You have three minutes to speak on any budget related issue and 5 minutes for all other matters. For further information, you can talk to the Clerk of Council at 757-727-6315.
·
The
Hampton History Museum is pleased to announce the next program in the Port
Hampton Lecture Series featuring Mr. Wilford Kale, Williamsburg author and
historian, presenting a program and book signing on his new book, "Parke Rouse's
Hampton: A New Look at the Old Town." The event takes place Monday evening,
April 5 at 7 PM at the Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton.
Non-members of the Museum
will be charged a nominal fee of $3, memberships are available at the door. For
further information, please call 727-1610.
· Save the Cows at Blue Bird Gap Farm. Do you know where each candidate running for the Office of City Council stand on various issues here in the city, that are a concern to you?
· You Better Hurry !!! Are your Income Taxes completed for the year 2009 or are you waiting on April 15? Just in case you might want some help: low and middle income, those 60 or older can find FREE service at the West Hampton Community Center, 1638 Briarfield Road, MON – FRI, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
· Hampton Jazz Festival Tickets went on sale – still some remaining tickets if you want to participate in the three day week end in June.
· NHCL President Matt Asay shared an email on some CLEVER IDEAS WORTH KNOWING continued from last week……..
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To really make
scrambled eggs or omelets rich add a couple of
spoonfuls of sour cream, cream cheese, or heavy cream in and then beat them up.
o For a cool brownie treat, make brownies as directed. Melt Andes mints in double broiler and pour over warm brownies. Let set for a wonderful minty frosting.
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Add garlic
immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste
of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic.
o Snickers bars make a delicious dessert. Simply chop them up with the food chopper. Peel, core and slice a few apples. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle the chopped candy bars over the apples. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes!!! Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream. Yummm!
o Reheat Pizza - Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.
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Easy Deviled
Eggs - Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all
broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing
thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg.
Just throw bag away when done easy clean up.
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Enough
now, because I bet you are all into these great ideas………
· What is Happening this Easter Weekend…..
o LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH FEEDING 1600 NEEDY FAMILIES EASTER WEEKEND
Liberty Baptist Church will be providing boxes of food to supplement the meals of a family of four for a week. April 3rd people can come at 10:30am or 2:00 pm. For-mer NFL players Devin Wyman and Keith Davis will be speaking.
Hampton, VA April 3, 2010 — During these hard economic times it is the desire of Liberty Baptist Church to reach out to our community to meet both the spiritual and physical needs of our neighbors. That is why on April 3rd, 2010 we will be giving away 1600 boxes of food for free! People must call to register. We will continue reg-istration until all boxes are given away. People can call 951-0331 to register Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm. Liberty Baptist Church, 1021 Big Bethel rd, Hampton, VA23666
For more information please contact us at kday@lbcmin.com or 826-2110 ext. 313
· Easter Sunday. Join BETHEL TEMPLE Church at the Hampton Coliseum at 10:00 a.m. for an amazing program with very talented Performances. Get there early.
This newsletter is arriving a day early. Wishing all of you and your families a very Happy Easter and hope that you get out and participate in many of the activities and services this weekend.
Flora J. Randall
NHCL Secretary
nhclsec@hamptonva.net