Experience Petersburg

Week of October 11, 2015 - Vol. 2 Issue 9

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City Hosts Memorial Tribute Event for Petersburg High School
Alumnus Moses Malone

Saturday, October 24, 2015
1 p.m.
Petersburg High School Gymnasium
3101 Johnson Road Petersburg, Va.

The tribute event is free to the public, no tickets or reservations are required to attend. For more information about the tribute, contact William Lawson, III, Athletic Director at (804) 862-7095 ext. 5 or wilawson@petersburg.k12.va.us.

We are proud to announce Petersburg's newest commercial featuring some very familiar faces in the city! Thank you for your support of this commercial and for your love and commitment to Petersburg! ‪#IAmPetersburg‬

Petersburg Receives Platinum Level Certification for “Go Green”

The City of Petersburg has been awarded the platinum level certification, the highest level, in the 2015 “Go Green VA Challenge”, which is part of the Virginia Municipal League’s (VML) larger “Go Green Virginia” environmental initiative. The award was recently presented to the City at VML’s annual conference on October 6^th. Click here to read the full announcement.

The City also received a second award, 2015 Virginia HEAL communities, at the VML conference from HEAL Cities & Towns for Petersburg's efforts in adopting policies and initiatives that stem the obesity epidemic and create health, prosperous communities.

Petersburg Public Library
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.

PACC Animal of the Week
Meet Parker! This absolutely heart melting mature guy is the sweetest thing in Petersburg! Parker came to us as a stray, covered in fleas and in desperate need of a good bath. A little gray around the snout, and a slow ambling gate is all that tells you Parker is an 8 year old young gentleman! Kind, obedient and quiet, this guy needs a nice rug by the fire to keep you company and be your best friend. Come meet him, take him for a walk, or just sit with him in a hug. We lover Parker and we know you will to.

Click here to view all PACC pets. PACC (1600 Johnson Road) 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 us on Facebook also!

Petersburg Farmer's Market
On Saturday, October 10, there will be spaghetti, acorn squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, kale, collards, pumpkins and other produce. There will also be baked goods, meats, eggs, canned goods, potted plants (chrysanthemums and pansies) and cut flowers. Jarratt's Produce will be available for SNAP purchases. The Market will be open 7 a.m. to Noon. It is located under the Martin Luther King Bridge. For additional information, please call (804) 733-2352. **Winter market hours will start on Saturday, November 7. Hours will be 9 a.m. to noon.**

Interested in submitting television content, please email Petersburg PIO@petersburg-va.org for more information.

Help Keep Petersburg Beautiful!

The City has increased our focus on keeping our city clean and really want our residents and visitors to help us keep our city beautiful and clean by not littering. Throw your trash in the trash can and not on our streets. Our staff and our neighbors really work hard to make sure Petersburg looks good! Please help us keep this City beautiful!

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I AM PETERSBURG tshirts, caps, lanyards, car magnets, stickers and more are available for purchase at the Old Towne Visitor Center (19 Bollingbrook St.), the Siege Museum (15 W. Bank St.) and Blandford Center (111 Rochelle Lane).
Click here for more color options, file types and the complete style guide.

Upcoming Petersburg
Calendar Events

Last Day to Register to Vote
October 13

Fall City Wide Cleanup
October 17

City Council
October 20

Moses Malone Tribute
October 24

Ward 2 Meeting
October 27

All Hallows Eve
Cemetery Tour
October 31

Last Day for Absentee Voting
October 31

Election Day
November 3

Veteran's Day
November 11

Thanksgiving Holidays
November 26 - 27

City Holiday Parade
December 5

Holiday Illumination
December 11

Winter Holidays
December 24 - 25

New Year's Day
January 1, 2016

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