Northampton Civic League (NHCL)

Weekly News Report 03/19/10

(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)______________________________________________________________________________

 

Northampton Civic League News:

www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

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Regular Meetings:  First Tuesday of each Month at the Northampton Community Center.

 

·         The league’s third forum of the year is coming up at the April Meeting.  Hampton’s Codes Compliance. Ask yourself what do you know about them?

 

·         Month of March Birthdays: Celebrate the whole month.  Happy Birthday on March 26 – Matt Asay.

 

 

·         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.  Seeking ideas as well as help from everyone. Need to become proactive because deadlines are coming up soon to qualify for grants or until funding is no longer available.

 

 

City of Hampton News:

www.hampton.va.us

 

·         Beat the deadline of March 31. Hampton 2010 Neighborhood Commission & 400th Celebration Grant Program. Applications available at neighbor@hampton.gov . For more information call 727-6464. (3) application deadlines: March 31, June 30 and September 30.

 

 

 

·         Military Appreciation:  The entire month of March has been dedicated as FREEdom days at the Virginia Air & Space Center. Open to active duty military, spouses and dependents.  More information, visit www.vasc.org or call 727-0900.  Please pass this on to active military members because we want them to know that we are committed to those in our communities.

 

 

 

 

·         Coming every Wednesday in March.  The Hampton School Board to discuss possible cuts, additions and changes to the budgets. All will be televised on the district’s cable channel, WHCS-46.

 

·         March 24: 7:30 p.m., Jones Magnet School, budget work session and public hearings.

 

 

o   March 31: 7:30 p.m., Jones Magnet School, approval of the proposed budget.

 

 

·         Get your registration in early:  The Hampton Master Gardeners and the Hampton Clean City Commission are partners in bringing the much-acclaimed rain barrel workshops to Hampton. contact Cris Ausink at causink@hampton.gov or call 727-1158.
March 20 & 27: 9:00 - 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.  Blue Bird Gap Farm. Rain or shine.  Please bring $40 in cash or a check made out to Hampton Master Gardeners, a lock or crescent wrench, a flashlight and work gloves. Make sure you have a vehicle with the capacity to carry the barrel home.

 

 

·         May 15, July 17, Sept 18 and Nov 20: 8 a.m. – 12 noon. Bring house hold chemical discards to the Hampton Public Works Operations Complex – 419 N. Armstead Ave. Household Chemical Collections.  Environmental safe disposals for residents. Proof of residency may be required. No businesses. Information contact Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) at 259-9850. Or www.vppsa.org 

 

·         400th Anniversary Celebration: The Hampton History Museum is hosting two special exhibits to honor the 400th Anniversary of Hampton. 

o   March 1 throughAugust15, 2010 and September 15, 2010 and run through March 17, 2011.

 

 

·         Know anything about the 4-H Club? Bluebird Gap Farm is starting a 4-H Club for ages 5 – 18. Initial Interest Meeting SAT – March 20 -  11 a.m. – 12 noon at the Amphitheater. Parents, volunteers and youth.

 

·         Hampton Animal Control operates under the Hampton Police Division actively enforcing state and local laws regarding the humane treatment of animals. Information  757-727-6111.

 Hampton Animal Control provides Free and Low Cost Clinics?

Residents can get services such as; spaying, neutering and vaccinations at no cost or minimal cost. To get information or schedule an appointment for your pet, please call

727-2818, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4pm.

 

 

        Hampton has a Community Animal Response Team (CART)

        Can volunteer, call 727-2818.

 

 

 

  • The Hampton Waste Watchers Committee is pleased to announce TWO trash

tours in April!  Register now to reserve a seat at 

http://www.hampton.va.us/hccc/ww_form.php. 

 

 

  • Second Annual Civic Engagement Summit, Searching for Citizenship, which will take place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, April 10, 2010. The half-day summit will feature two nationally-known speakers with deep ties to Hampton Roads. 8:30 a.m. - Gathering for coffee
    9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -  Program

Bob O’Neill, executive director of the ICMA (International City/County Management Association), is a former Hampton city manager; and Bill Schneider, former CNN senior political analyst, is from Portsmouth.

Admission to the summit is free, but registration is required.

You can register by clicking on the button above, or on the HRCCE Web site.

You can download our flier for the event by clicking HERE

    
   

 
 

 

 
   

 

 

 

 

 
         

 

 

 
 

 

 

Other News:

 

·         Save the Cows at Blue Bird Gap Farm.  Do you know how?

 

·         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.

 

Major Area Outings 2010:

 

·         Do you have a knack for Crafts?  Then perhaps you would like to attend a large show that is all about Crafts.  March 19, 20 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and March 21(10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, VA BCH. 150 local and national crafter's. $6 and .50 cent off with canned food donation. Information:  417-7771 or www.erngshows.com

 

 

·          All that Jazz and more.  43rd Annual Hampton Jazz Festival, Hampton Coliseum, June 25 – 27. Tickets on sale March 20 at 10 a.m.  Hampton Coliseum, Ticket master outlets, by phone 1-800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com  Featuring and Information www.hamptonjazzfestival.com

 

·         24th Annual Daffodil Festival, SAT, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and SUN, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Main Street Gloucester Courthouse, Gloucester, VA. Information visit www.gloucesterva.info/pr

 

 

 

 

 

Northampton Civic League (NHCL)

Weekly News Report 03/12/10

(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)

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Northampton Civic League News:

www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

Facebook at

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northampton-
> Civic-League/305899192241

 

Regular Meetings:  First Tuesday of each Month at the Northampton Community Center.

 

·         The league’s third forum of the year is coming up at the April Meeting.  Hampton’s Codes Compliance. Do you or your neighbors know exactly what they do or what services you can seek from them?  Come on out to find out and bring your neighbors with you.

 

 

·         Month of March Birthdays: Celebrate the whole month.  Happy Birthday on March 1 – Deanna Sheppard (President - Park Place Assoc), March 16 – Jonathan McBride (Neighborhood Office), and March 26 – Matt Asay.

 

 

·         Meet a League Member:    You provide the write up to the secretary.

 

·         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.  Seeking ideas as well as help from everyone. Need to become proactive because deadlines are coming up soon to qualify for grants or until funding is no longer available.

 

 

City of Hampton News:

www.hampton.va.us

 

·         March 16, 2010:  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hampton Roads Convention Center. Join Us to Discuss Hampton's Bid to Become an Ultra High Speed Internet Test City. The City of Hampton is interested in collaborating with you to collect your thoughts on this potential capability and to see what level of support we might garner in proceeding with our process of providing a Request for Information to Google. Information Contact: Darren Robinson, Neighborhood Development Associate, Hampton Neighborhood Office, (757) 727-6460.

The Google Fiber for Communications project web site is: http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/overview

·         Beat the deadline of March 31. 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.

 

 

  • 2010 Unity Awards Program. Recognizes individuals, initiatives, organizations and businesses that have had a positive impact on racial and cultural diversity in the city of Hampton. Applications and more information:  www.hampton.gov/unity no later than April 2. Contact Wanda Ferrell at 728-3279.

 

  • Military Appreciation:  The entire month of March has been dedicated as FREEdom days at the Virginia Air & Space Center. Open to active duty military, spouses and dependents.  More information, visit www.vasc.org or call 727-0900.  Please pass this on to active military members because we want them to know that we are committed to those in our communities.

 

 

 

 

  • Coming every Wednesday in March.  The Hampton School Board to discuss possible cuts, additions and changes to the budgets. All will be televised on the district’s cable channel, WHCS-46.

 

    • March 17 and 24: 7:30 p.m., Jones Magnet School, budget work session and public hearings.
    • March 31: 7:30 p.m., Jones Magnet School, approval of the proposed budget.

 

 

  • Get your registration in early:  The Hampton Master Gardeners and the Hampton Clean City Commission are partners in bringing the much-acclaimed rain barrel workshops to Hampton for the third year.
    YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND - contact Cris Ausink at causink@hampton.gov or call727-1158.
    March 20 and 27: 9:00 - 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.  Blue Bird Gap Farm. Rain or shine.      Please bring $40 in cash or a check made out to Hampton Master Gardeners, a lock or crescent wrench, a flashlight and work gloves. Make sure you have a vehicle with the capacity to carry the barrel home.
  • Don’t put that old household oil nor latex paint in the garbage, nor that old gasoline, nor that weed killer, and nor that floor wax and please not that charcoal fluid.  What can you do with those chemicals?  On March 20, May 15, July 17, Sept 18 and Nov 20: Bring them to the Hampton Public Works Operations Complex – 419 N. Armstead Ave. Household Chemical Collections.  Environmental safe disposals for residents. Proof of residency may be required. No businesses. Information contact Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) at 259-9850. Or www.vppsa.org  and by the way DO NOT deposit any explosives, gun powder or medical waste in the garbage and also DO NOT bring them to the center.

 

 

  • 400th Anniversary Celebration: The Hampton History Museum is hosting two special exhibits to honor the 400th Anniversary of Hampton. 
    • The first of these will be on display from March 1 through August 15.
      "South King:  Hampton's Waterfront through the Ages," features the waterfront of
      Hampton along South King Street as it has changed over the past 400 years.  Many
      drawings and photographs portray the different moods and looks of this area, while
      artifacts from archaeological excavations and from the still-existing ship chandlery
      and seafood businesses there will provide multiple foci of information and stories
      about the oldest continuous English settlement in North America.

       
    • A second special exhibit, honoring Hampton's premiere photographers, C. Ethelbert and W. E. "Happy" Cheyne, will open on September 15, 2010 and run through March17, 2011.

 

  • March 13, 2010:  H1N1 Vaccination.

GET VACCINATED! IT’S FREE!  AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE!

Sat, March 13: 10 a.m.- 2  p.m., YH Thomas Community Center, 1300 Thomas St.

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Other News:

 

  • Save the Cows at Blue Bird Gap Farm.  Remember that you can help by not losing the farm to budget cuts.  Do you know what you care about in the city of Hampton and want to see that same concern in candidates running for office?   What are those concerns?

 

  • Bethel Temple Church has established a community Service Award to recognize and honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made valuable contributions to changing lives in the Hampton Roads community.  An award will be a $5,000 grant. Applications can be picked up at the church at 1705 Todd's Lane or www.betheltempel.com. Contact Linda Richardson at 826-1426 (ext. 316).

 

  • To boost the morale of men and women in the military.  March 20, 7 p.m. Langley Air Force Base Community Center, 62 Walnut Ave. The center, II Klute IV U Boutique and Hair 4 U International are presenting a fashion show. Cost $10. Information 764-2983 or 244-1121.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Did you miss the Peninsula Town Center grand opening this past Thursday?  Well, the stores are still there and many are still offering free samples, giveaways and more this coming Saturday, March 13.  Usually something free is for the first comers too.

 

  •  Oh, the luck of the Irish!!  St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17.  St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures.  This is his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. However, did you know that the first St. Patrick's Day Parade was not in Ireland?  Where? In New York City on March 17, 1762.  Would you like to see a good St. Patrick’s Day Parade tomorrow, March 13? Visit over in Norfolk, Northside Middle School – 9720 Granby St. is the start of the parade at 10 a.m. For more information call 587-3548.  Also try some corn beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread to bring the festivities to your house.
  • Welcome all new comers - new readers and all.  Come on out to some of our meetings/forums and perhaps you may have some suggestions for some initiatives as well.

 

 Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day !!

 

 

 

 

 

Northampton Civic League (NHCL)

Weekly News Report 03/05/10

(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)

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Northampton Civic League News:

www.nhcl.hamptonva.net

Facebook at

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northampton-
> Civic-League/305899192241

 

Regular Meetings:  First Tuesday of each Month at the Northampton Community Center.

 

The NHCL City Council Candidates Forum was a success. NHCL thanks all of the City Council candidates: Mr. Paige V. Washington, Mr. Willie J. Moffett, Mr. Donnie Tuck, Mr. Chris Stuart and Mr. Larry S. Gwaltney that participated in the March 2 Forum.  Thanks also for all of the help, media exposure as well as all in the community who came out to participate. Remember the upcoming election for these candidates will be on the 4th of May.

 

·         Month of March Birthdays: Celebrate the whole month.  Happy Birthday on March 1 – Deanna Sheppard (President - Park Place Assoc), March 16 – Jonathan McBride (Neighborhood Office), and March 26 – Matt Asay.

 

·         Results of the meeting night survey: President Asay presented the results of the survey in reference to the time frame for the regular league meeting at the February meeting.  Survey response was received from 10, with Tuesday night scoring as the favorite meeting night.  The second was Wednesday night.  For more information on the survey visit the league web site.

 

 

·         Meet a League Member:    You provide the write up to the secretary.

 

·         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.  Seeking ideas as well as help from everyone. Need to become proactive because deadlines are coming up soon to qualify for grants or until funding is no longer available.

 

  •  April 6,  Tuesday, 7 p.m.,  NHCL will feature it's third forum of the year.  Are you familiar with Codes Compliance?  Do you have any questions or want to know more.  Get prepared to attend this meeting to learn more.

 

 

 

City of Hampton News:

www.hampton.va.us

 

·         March 6, 2010:  What is going on at the Hampton Museum downtown Hampton?  Come on out from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday to find out.  Admission to the museum is free.  Also stop and visit St. John’s Episcopal Church.   It is the “Hunt for Hampton History: From the Sea to the Stars”. Come on and take a walk back in time and explore the history of Hampton, many of the old neighborhood photos, mementos, personal stories, re-enactors from all the wars, pirates, Native Americans and so much more.  Enough now.  You come on out and join in the celebration of your towns 400th Anniversary. Info: 727-6815.  www.hampton400.com

 

 

  • Beat the deadline of March 31. 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.

 

 

  • 2010 Unity Awards Program. Recognizes individuals, initiatives, organizations and businesses that have had a positive impact on racial and cultural diversity in the city of Hampton. Applications and more information:  www.hampton.gov/unity no later than April 2. Contact Wanda Ferrell at 728-3279.

 

  • Military Appreciation:  The entire month of March has been dedicated as FREEdom days at the Virginia Air & Space Center. Open to active duty military, spouses and dependents.  More information, visit www.vasc.org or call 727-0900.  Please pass this on to active military members because we want them to know that we are committed to those in our communities.

 

 

 

 

  • Coming every Wednesday in Marc h.  The Hampton School Board to discuss possible cuts, additions and changes to the budgets. All will be televised on the district’s cable channel, WHCS-46.

 

    • March 10: 7:30 p.m., Jones Magnet School, 1819 Nickerson Blvd, school division to present proposed 2010-2011 budget to the school board.
    • March 17 and 24: 7:30 p.m., Jones Magnet School, budget work session and public hearings.
    • March 31: 7:30 p.m., Jones Magnet School, approval of the proposed budget.

 

 

  • Get your registration in early:  The Hampton Master Gardeners and the Hampton Clean City Commission are partners in bringing the much-acclaimed rain barrel workshops to Hampton for the third year.
    YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND - contact Cris Ausink at causink@hampton.gov or call 727-1158.

    March20:9:00-11:00AM

    March20:1:00-3:00PM

    March27:9:00-11:00AM

    March27:1:00-3:00PM

     All workshops will be held at Blue Bird Gap Farm - 60 Pine Chapel Rd., Hampton in
    the feeding shed behind the tower with the Blue Bird on it.

    The workshops are rain or shine. Please bring $40 in cash or a check made out to
    Hampton Master Gardeners, a lock or crescent wrench, a flashlight, and work gloves.
    We provide the pre-drilled barrel, and all the hardware. The barrel is a 50-55
    gallon plastic olive or pickle barrel, so please make sure you have a vehicle with
    sufficient cargo capacity to carry it home after the workshop.

 

 

  • 400th Anniversary Celebration: The Hampton History Museum is hosting two special exhibits to honor the 400th Anniversary of Hampton. 
    • The first of these will be on display from March 1 through August 15.
      "South King:  Hampton's Waterfront through the Ages," features the waterfront of
      Hampton along South King Street as it has changed over the past 400 years.  Many
      drawings and photographs portray the different moods and looks of this area, while
      artifacts from archaeological excavations and from the still-existing ship chandlery
      and seafood businesses there will provide multiple foci of information and stories
      about the oldest continuous English settlement in North America.

       
    • A second special exhibit, honoring Hampton's premiere photographers, C. Ethelbert and W. E. "Happy" Cheyne, will open on September 15, 2010 and run through March17, 2011.

 

  • March 13, 2010:  H1N1 Vaccination.

GET VACCINATED! IT’S  FREE!  AVAILABLE  TO  EVERYONE!

Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m.  -2  p.m., YH Thomas Community Center, 1300 Thomas St., Hampton.

 

 

 
 

 

 

Other News:

 

  • Save the Cows at Blue Gap Farm.  Remember that you can help by not losing the farm to budget cuts.  Keep abreast of what is going on in your city and how it will affect you, your family and neighbors.

 

  • Bethel Temple Church has established a community Service Award to recognize and honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made valuable contributions to changing lives in the Hampton Roads community.  An award will be a $5,000 grant. Applications can be picked up at the church at 1705 Todds Lane or www.betheltempel.com. Contact Linda Richardson at 826-1426 (ext. 316).

 

  • March 7, 2010: Sunday, 5 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church. 400th Anniversary concert, Legacy of the Weyanoke. Informaton: 722-2567 or email, office@stjohnshampton.org                                      

(This is the event that Anita shared with everyone)  An a cappella vocal ensemble.

 

  • March 8, 2010: Monday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott will host a job fair with more than 60 employers from the private and government sector. Information 380-1000.  Share with someone.

 

 

 

 

 

Flora J.Randall

 NHCL Secretary

nhclsec@hamptonva.net