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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.
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"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
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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.
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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.
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Upcoming Calendar Events
*City holiday events
Holiday Illumination*
December 5
City Wide Cleanup
December 6
City of Petersburg Parade*
December 6
Christmas Open House at Centre Hill Museum*
December 6-7
Petersburg Symphony
December 7
Bon Secours Associates Opening
December 9
City Council Session (6:30 p.m.)
December 9
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
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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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.
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