Northampton Civic League (NHCL
Weekly News Report 01/29/2010
(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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Due to increment weather,
many events scheduled for this weekend
could be canceled or postponed.
Contact the sponsor of that event for further information.
Northampton Civic League News:
· Visit the NHCL web site, and see the updates that Darryl Krauch recently made. From Darryl, “Hi Everybody! I just did a quick sweep of the NHCL web site…I added a "Weekly Updates" button where I put Flo's weekly updates! The buttons for "Events, News, 2010 Pictures" I moved to the left and noted as "under construction" if you were to click on them. I would like to make some kind of forum, maybe on Facebook, as our Server doesn't support any kind of user forum. The Facebook link could be a new button on the web site? Anybody interested in an NHCL Facebook forum of sorts?”
· February 2, 2010. Tuesday, 7:00 PM regular NHCL meeting.
o President Matt Asay has the first forum of the New Year lined up. Information from the city of Hampton Neighborhood Office on free grants will be discussed. This could benefit your neighborhood and other neighborhoods. Have you ever considered some curb appeal for your neighborhood entrance? Come on out and hear about the grants.
o On January 18, 2010, President Asay emailed out a survey concerning alternate dates for the League’s regular monthly meetings, other than the first Tuesday. Come on out to the meeting to hear the results.
· WELCOME NEW MEMBER!!! Welcome to Hazel Proctor. Everyone just calls her Haze. She is also the neighbor of Selvin and Samara Walker. Also, welcome to Anita Harrell who joined in late 2009; actively participated in the December 09 social and communicating with Darryl on the league's web site.
· Month of February Birthdays (your birthday will be recognized for the whole month. Allows time for members to extend you Birthday wishes as well as others a chance to get their names in to the secretary).
· Membership renewals: Do you know if your membership has expired or not? Usually a new year coming in is a big clue. When you sign in at the meetings, check the sign in sheets for your expiration dates. Also check with Samara Walker, Treasurer and make sure your membership dues ($10) are current.
City of Hampton News:
Other winter weather safety tips include:
Do not drive unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must
drive, wear a seatbelt.
Avoid overexertion during clean up. Shoveling snow or
pushing a car can bring
on a heart attack or make other medical conditions worse.
Supply your car with an emergency kit that includes water, food, a
battery-powered
radio, blankets, flashlight and extra batteries.
For those citizens that are not signed up to receive alerts, now is the perfect time to do so with the approaching winter storm. Visit http://www.citizenobserver.com to sign up!
Corporal Allison Quińones will receive questions about this release at 757-727-6608.
· Hampton 2010 Neighborhood Commission & 400th Celebration Grant Program. Grants for entryway Improvements or decorative enhancements, or community/school history projects. More than $12, 000 in matching grants for community projects, and $1,000.00 per neighborhood per project. You have to get your application in early. Applications will only be considered as long as funds are available. Applications available at neighbor@hampton.gov . For more information call 727-6464. (3) application deadlines: March 31, June 30 and September 30.
· Get your application in early. Hampton Citizens Codes Academy 2010. Tues, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Classes start February 16 through April 6. Learn about Planning 101, Zoning, New Construction, Wetlands, Plans Review, Permitting, Codes Enforcement, and Property Maintenance. Applications at www.hampton.gov. For more information or printed application call Codes Compliance at 727-8311.
· Tid bit about Hampton City Schools: Hampton leads the region, and is fourth in state, in the number of National Board Certified teachers. Hampton currently has about 19 teachers to earn board certification. To find out more about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, visit www.nbpts.org
Other News:
· Started on January 23, 2009. Amateur Radio class - Saturdays 9:00 Am – 1:00 PM, Jan 23, 30, Feb 13, 20 and 27 with a test session set for Mar 6. We are taking Feb 6 off. Classes are held at the Northampton Church of Christ, 1409 Todd’s Lane which is between Davis Middle School and Big Bethel Rd. The classes are free but you need the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual ISBN 0-87259-963-9. The material was updated July 2006 so make sure any book you have is the first edition, fifth printing. Some earlier versions are usable, just contact me first to confirm. It is available for about $25 at the following sources:Locally at Hilton Sport & Hobby Shop, 10219 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, Ph 757-719-3172, Ph/FAX 757-594-0733, Email - www.HiltonSport@aol.com, Web site www.HiltonSport.US. In addition Barns & Noble and Books-a-Million frequently have it on their shelves (make sure it is the right printing). For more info contact -Chris Hosman KC4F Hampton Amateur Radio Emergency Coordinator chrishosman@gmail.com
· February 1, 2009 deadline. Do you know someone making a significant difference? Nominations for the 2nd Annual WHRO Community Impact Awards. One winner from each category: Environment, Education, Regionalism, Public Safety, and Social Justice. Winners will receive a $1, 000.00 awards for the charity of their choice, and recognition luncheon on Weds, May 19, at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside. For more information as well as nomination forms visit www.whro.org or call Jan Johnson at 757-889-9358.
· February 7, 2010, 5 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 100 West Queens Way. An a cappelia vocal ensemble specializing in the songs and stories of the African Diaspora. The first in a series of concerts celebrating St. Johns 400th Anniversary. Information call 722-2567.
· Your home could be on TV. Hampton-based M2 Pictures is looking for several houses to use in the filming of the television crime series "Wicked Attraction" to air on the Discovery Investigations network. They will be filming every other week and each crime they re-enact will have different architectural requirements of the homes filmed. If you live in Hampton and are interested in volunteering your home for use during filming, please e-mail Mary Fugere at the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau at mary@hamptoncvb.com [mailto:mary@hamptoncvb.com]or call her at 728-5327.
Northampton Civic League (NHCL)
Weekly News Report 01/22/2010
(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:
· January 18, 2010. President Asay emailed out a survey concerning alternate dates for the League’s regular monthly meetings, other than the first Tuesday - 7 PM every month at the community center. Make sure you respond back to the survey prior to the next meeting.
· January 2010 Birthdays. Happy Birthday to you from the NHCL. Please provide the month and date of the month (example 01/22) to the secretary. We can include you then in the applicable birthday month. Yes, we mean you.
· Email addresses. If the email address that the weekly news was sent to you is not the one you want to use, please send updated email to the secretary. Also update your address and phone if there have been changes.
· WELCOME NEW MEMBER!!! Hello, everyone just calls her "Haze". Selvin Walker’s neighbor. see you at the Feb meeting.
· February 2, 2010. Tuesday, 7:00 PM regular NHCL meeting. President Matt Asay has the first forum of the New Year lined up, and maybe two for the evening. If two more next week. Information from the city of Hampton Neighborhood Office on free grants will be discussed. This could benefit your neighborhood and other neighborhoods. Have you ever considered some curb appeal for your neighborhood entrance? Come on out and hear about the grants. Share with other neighborhoods that would be interested in attending and learning about the grants.
City of Hampton News:
· Hampton 2010 Neighborhood Commission & 400th Celebration Grant Program. Grants for entryway Improvements or decorative enhancements, or community/school history projects. More than $12, 000 in matching grants for community projects, and $1,000.00 per neighborhood per project. You have to get your application in early. Applications will only be considered as long as funds are available. Applications available at neighbor@hampton.gov . For more information call 727-6464. (3) application deadlines: March 31, June 30 and September 30.
· Get your application in early. Hampton Citizens Codes Academy 2010. Tues, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Classes start February 16 through April 6. Learn about Planning 101, Zoning, New Construction, Wetlands, Plans Review, Permitting, Codes Enforcement, and Property Maintenance. Applications at www.hampton.gov. For more information or printed application call Codes Compliance at 727-8311.
Other News:
· January 23, 2009. Amateur Radio class - Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Jan 23, 30, Feb 13, 20 and 27 with a test session set for Mar 6. We are taking Feb 6 off. Classes are held at the Northampton Church of Christ, 1409 Todd’s Lane which is between Davis Middle School and Big Bethel Rd. The classes are free but you need the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual ISBN 0-87259-963-9. The material was updated July 2006 so make sure any book you have is the first edition, fifth printing. Some earlier versions are usable, just contact me first to confirm. It is available for about $25 at the following sources:Locally at Hilton Sport & Hobby Shop, 10219 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, Ph 757-719-3172, Ph/FAX 757-594-0733, Email - www.HiltonSport@aol.com, Web site www.HiltonSport.US. In addition Barns & Noble and Books-a-Million frequently have it on their shelves (make sure it is the right printing). For more info contact -Chris Hosman KC4F Hampton Amateur Radio Emergency Coordinator chrishosman@gmail.com
· February 1, 2009 deadline. Do you know someone making a significant difference? Nominations for the 2nd Annual WHRO Community Impact Awards. One winner from each category: Environment, Education, Regionalism, Public Safety, and Social Justice. Winners will receive a $1, 000.00 award for the charity of their choice, and recognition luncheon on Weds, May 19, at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside. For more information as well as nomination forms visit www.whro.org or call Jan Johnson at 757-889-9358.
·
Your home could be on TV.
Hampton-based M2 Pictures is
looking for several houses to use in the filming of the television crime series
"Wicked Attraction" to air on the Discovery Investigations network. They will
be filming every other week and each crime they re-enact will have different
architectural requirements of the homes filmed. If you live in Hampton and are
interested in volunteering your home for use during filming, please e-mail Mary
Fugere at the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau at mary@hamptoncvb.com [mailto:mary@hamptoncvb.com]
or call her at 728-5327.
Northampton Civic League (NHCL)
Weekly News Report 01/16/2010
(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:
· Coming in January 2010. President Asay will email out a survey concerning alternate dates for the League’s regular monthly meetings, other than the first Tuesday - 7 PM every month at the community center. Make sure you respond back to the survey prior to the next meeting.
· February 2, 2010. Tuesday, 7:00 PM regular NHCL meeting. President Matt Asay has the first forum of the New Year lined up. Information from the city of Hampton Neighborhood Office on free grants will be discussed. This could benefit your neighborhood and other neighborhoods. Have you ever considered some curb appeal for your neighborhood entrance? Come on out and hear about the grants. Share with other neighborhoods that would be interested in attending and learning about the grants.
City of Hampton News:
· January 18, 2010. Martin Luther Kings Day Celebrated. Holiday. City of Hampton offices all closed for the holiday. Bring out that garbage can and it will sit out there until Wednesday of the week.
·
January 18, 2010.
The Hampton History Museum is pleased to announce a special Lecture
featuring John V. Quarstein, Hampton's historian and author, Monday evening,
January 18. Mr. Quarstein
is presenting a program on "Robert E. Lee," at 7:00 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 757-727-1610.
· January 20, 2010 deadline. Neighborhood College - Hampton 101 starts on January 26 is an exciting series of interactive classes taught by Hampton City leaders. In just three short weeks discover new resources, explore potential partnerships and get to know our city. Apply online at the Neighborhood office. Hampton 101 Winter Session - Deadline - January 20, 2010.
By completing the entire Hampton 101 series, you will receive a Neighborhood Partner Certificate acknowledging your participation and commitment to making Hampton's neighborhoods great. Realtor's® attending will also receive the exclusive "Hampton Preferred Realtor®" designation when completing the series. Your application to Hampton 101 signifies that you are committing to attend the entire Hampton 101 series.
Other News:
· Martin Luther Kings Day – Monday – January 18, 2010
·
Youth ages 6-15
will present an original play, "The Montgomery Bus Boycott," written
by Dr Dorothy Rutledge Swygert. The play will be presented Monday, January 18
from noon until 2pm at Westhampton Community Center, 1638 Briarfield Road. The
day's
event also includes a performance by Rapper Conscious Kane. For more information
call 896-4697.
· 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Breakfast. 9 AM Hampton Holiday Inn and Conference Center. Sponsered by Hampton-Newport news CHUMS Inc. Call 851-4701 for tickets.
· Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March. 1:30 PM, Hampton University. Sponsor - HU Pan-Hellenic Council. Starts at the Emancipation Oak near the school of pharmacy parking lot on Emancipation Drive.
· MKL Jr. Birthday Observance. 4-6 PM. Mercury Entertainment Center, 227 East Mercury Blvd. Presentation by the Tidewater Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, performances by local dance groups, etc. Spaghetti dinner. $5 adults and $3 children. Call 727-9120.
· Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Choral Festival. 7:30 PM. The Hampton University Dept of Music and the HU Choirs present the “Let Freedom Ring” choral festival at Ogden Hall. Also featured will be Woodside high School Jubliee Chorale. Call 727-5603.
Flora J.Randall
NHCL Secretary
nhclsec@hamptonva.net