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Week of December 14, 2014 - Vol. 1 Issue 18
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The City of Petersburg has been listed one of the '20 Most Improved Cities' for 2014. Crime has dropped by half in the last decade. Click here to read the full details.
I AM PETERSBURG is here and has officially been unveiled by the City of Petersburg as the new logo and look for the City! The I AM PETERSBURG ® campaign creates a city-wide platform for Petersburg to showcase its many places of interest, activities and events, while serving as the ultimate form of self-expression and connectivity for its diverse citizens.

The I AM PETERSBURG ® brand will instill a sense of collective community pride, drive tourism and serve to bring economic vitality to the City by driving new business. I AM PETERSBURG ® is an open source brand, meaning the brand will be made available for use by the City and all its stakeholders. Colors and placement of the brand can be customized by residents, visitors and the business community.
Click here to view the full press release.
New Primary Care Facility in Petersburg
Bon Secours Virginia Health System celebrated the opening of the Bon Secours Freedom Healthcare Associates in the newly renovated Freedom Support Center, located at 32 W. Washington Street in Petersburg on Tuesday, December 9. The new medical center, designed to meet the medical needs of active and retired military personnel and their families, marks the health system’s first primary care presence in Petersburg and the Tri-Cities region. Click here to read the full release.

PAT Hosts Luminary Trolley Tour for Friday for the Arts
Petersburg Area Transit has partnered with the Resident Planning Group of Westover Avenue and Friday for the Arts, to conduct a Christmas Luminary Celebration Trolley Tour on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Trolley will leave from Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) located at 7 East Old Street at 5:40 p.m., 6:40 p.m. and 7:40 p.m.

Visit the library at 201 W. Washington Street or www.ppls.org for more info or call (804) 733-2387. “Like” Petersburg Public Library on Facebook.
Hispanic Liaison Office Health Fair & Healthy Living
The Hispanic Liaison, The YMCA and La Casa de la Salud will host a Health Fair on December 14, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Petersburg YMCA (120 N. Madison Street).


Call the Petersburg Hispanic Liaison Office for more information, (804) 835-9136.

 "Tip A Cop" for the Holidays
Petersburg Police will be waiting tables at the following restaurants on December 12,from 6 to 8 p.m. for the annual “Tip A Cop” fundraiser.  All proceeds will be used to purchase Christmas toys for kids residing in trailer parks and motels.

Wabi Sabi, Marias, Bistro at Market, Longstreet’s, Old Town Alibi and Croakers Spot

Camp Day of Service
On Friday, December 5, 2014 fourteen minimum security non-violent inmates from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP) correctional facility located in Petersburg, Virginia received services and resources at the Petersburg Freedom Support Center (PFSC) for the first "Camp Day of Service". All campers served in the U.S. military and volunteered to participate. 

Each camper followed their schedule spending twenty minutes with vetted service providers at the PFSC to assist with disability claims, pension and appeal process; money management, credit rebuilding and bank account information; healthcare enrollment and eligibility; education options and GI Bills; employment services, resume building and job readiness; prison re-entry and veteran housing; homeless prevention and case management, document retrieval, mental health support and re-entry assessment, individual therapy and substance abuse counseling. 

Christmas Tree Recycling
Residents of Petersburg can take Christmas trees to the Tri City Regional Recycling and Disposal facility from December 26, 2014 through January 16, 2015. During this time, Christmas trees only will be accepted at no charge. The trees will be recycled at the facility. Or, residents can place Christmas trees at the curb with their trash cart to be collected on their regular collection day. Remember, only 10 cubic yards of bulky waste, to include the tree, may be placed at the curb for collection.
Deadline for CDBG Applications
The deadline for submission of applications for the use of 2015-2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds is by the end of day January 9, 2015. City agencies and private non-profit corporations are eligible applicants. This is for the operating year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.  Copies of the application form are available on the City webpage at the Department of Planning & Community Development in both PDF and Word format. Applications should be sent to the Department of Planning & Community Development, City Hall, 135 North Union Street, Petersburg, Virginia, 23803. For information and/or assistance call John Young on 804-733-2313.
In support of Domestic Violence Awareness, Petersburg Police is collecting new and used cell phone. Please drop your phones off at: Petersburg Police (37 E. Tabb Street) or contact Officer Patricia Clement, (804) 479-6056, pclement@petersburg-police.com to schedule a pickup.

Petersburg Farmers Market is currently in the Winter Season schedule. The Market operates each Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon. The Market is located under the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.

 

For additional information, please call (804) 733-2352. “Like” Petersburg Farmer’s Market on Facebook.

Sign up for Notify Me

Notify Me is a free feature on the Petersburg website where residents and other persons can sign up to receive email and/or text alerts about city news, including the Experience Petersburg newsletter, information, events, emergency alerts and more.

Petersburg Animal Care & Control
A gorgeous male Siamese cat is looking for a new home. Multi-colored and long coated, this boy has prefect blue eyes. Mr. Binky is sweet, loving with iconic good looks. Come meet him today and fall head over heels in love! 

PACC are at the PetSmart in Colonial Heights from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday with animals available for adoption. PACC hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m., Friday from Noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Appointments are also available by calling (804) 732-3654. "Like" Join Our Pacc on Facebook.
City of Petersburg Bid Opportunities

Honoring our Hometown Heroes

Do you know someone from Petersburg that is making a difference in the community? Or have they achieved great success in their chosen career? Please reply to this newsletter email to highlight this person in the next newsletter! Please include a high-res image, a brief explanation of their achievements and their contact information.

Important Information for Petersburg Taxpayers
Current 2nd quarter real estate tax bills of tax year 2014/2015 have been mailed to property owners and/or mortgage companies.  All 1st quarter real estate tax bills are due on 12/31/2014. Click here for more information.
Updated Dates for Fall Leaf Pick-Up Program 
The leaf collection has been delayed by three weeks to allow for more leaves to fall this season. City will provide one round of leaf vacuuming in each ward. Vacuum of leaves dates are as follows:
  • Ward 5: December 8-10
  • Wards 1 & 4: December 11-12
  • Ward 6: December 15-17
  • Ward 3: December 18-January 2
  • Ward 7: January 5-12
  • Ward 2: January 13-16
During vacuum dates, residents are reminded to rake leaves into a pile between the sidewalk and the curb or shoulder of the road, and not into streets or ditches. Bulky materials such as brush and tree limbs should not be mixed with leaves.

Mark your calendars for the City-Wide Fall Clean-up on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for drop-off locations and more information.
Upcoming Calendar Events
*City holiday events

Friday for the Arts
December 12

Westover Avenue Luminary Celebration*
December 12


New Visitors Center Shoppe Opening
December 12

Tip A Cop*
December 12


Friday for the Arts*
December 12

Blandford Cemetery Wreaths Across America*
December 13

Historic Petersburg Foundation 37th Annual Homes Tour*
December 13-14


Hispanic Liaison Office Health Fair
December 14

DMV 2 Go at Petersburg Freedom Support Center
December 16

Buttermilk Bakeshop & Therapeutic Massage Center & Boutique Ribbon Cutting
December 16

Petersburg Area Transit Holiday Express
Bus*
December 22-27

Real Estate Taxes Due
December 31

DSS Fatherhood Movement Expo
January 15
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