Experience Petersburg

Week of February 15, 2015 - Vol. 1 Issue 27

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CLICK HERE for the 2015 Black History Month Calendar

Petersburg Mayor W Howard Myers delivered his inaugural State of the City address on Monday, February 9 to an audience of 125+ people at the Union Train Station. His address was about city accomplishments, future priorities and focus areas, including economic development, workforce development, education and revitalization. Click here to view the full transcript.

On Monday, February 9, City Manager William E. Johnson, III had the opportunity to be a panelist at Virginia State University's Student Government Association Brother to Brother event. The panel served as a platform for students to receive insight on everyday life and gain knowledge on what it takes to succeed in the workplace.

Giant Letters of LOVE will be up for view at the Petersburg Public Library for the next two months, beginning with Friday for the Arts! on February 13, 2015. The “First Love” exhibit at the Library is collaboration between the Petersburg Department of Cultural affairs, Arts & Tourism, the Petersburg Department of Public Works, the Petersburg Public Library, and Public Art Petersburg, a new startup non-profit group. Click here to read the full press release.

Washington's Birthday - City Closed, February 16
City government offices, including City Hall, the City Hall Annex and the Petersburg Freedom Support Center, will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of George Washington’s birthday. Offices will reopen at normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17.

Monday’s closings include Parks and Leisure Services programs and activities, the Petersburg Public Library, Museums and the Visitor Centers. Dogwood Trace Golf Course will operate normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) will also operate on a normal schedule; however, administrative staff and the customer service desk will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Central Virginia Waste Management Authority CVWMA curbside recycling collection and trash collections will continue as regularly scheduled for the holiday. There will be no holiday delay for trash collection service for the week of February 16 - 20. Residents should place recycling container(s) out for pick-up by 7 a.m. on their regular scheduled collection day.

Join the Petersburg Public Library for an after school story time performance with storyteller Sheila Arnold. Large groups must RSVP by February 15 with Leslie Johnson, Children's Librarian at (804) 733-2387, ext. 401.

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.

Click here to sign up for a focus group.

Petersburg Virginia Cooperative Extension is having a FREE Brunch & Learn for America Saves Week on February 25, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. During this workshop participants will gain skills to understand the advantages of goal-setting and how to set SMART goals while exploring the basic principles of a spending plan. Join the Petersburg Virginia Cooperative Extension and Wells Fargo in this National Initiative and get tips on saving money while learning how to become a Central Virginia Saver. Registration required, contact 804-733-1880 by February 19, 2015.

Join the Petersburg Police Department (37 E Tabb Street) for Social Media Training 101 on Saturday, March 7. This will be a great learning experience to start your social media journey. Please click here to RSVP. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Petersburg Animal Care & Control
Meet Flower! This is a gorgeous female medium haired kitty cat approximately eight months old. She is playful, sweet and very loving. She has a white strip down her back just like the skunk in Bambi, so we named her Flower! Please come visit her and all of PACC and find a wonderful new companion. Visit us this weekend at Petsmart in Colonial Heights and celebrate Valentines day with a four legged sweetheart!

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.

I AM PETERSBURG tshirts, caps and car magnets 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). If you know of other I AM PETERSBURG product items, please email
petersburgpio@
petersburg-va.org. Let's keep the creative output coming!
Click here for more color options, file types and the complete style guide.

City of Petersburg Bid Opportunities

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.

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Upcoming Petersburg
Calendar Events

Black History Month
(click on banner at top for full schedule)
February 2015

Friday for the Arts
February 13

President's Day
February 16

City Council
February 17

Petersburg Focus Groups
February 18

Open Door Day of Service
February 21

Living History Lecture at Blandford Church
February 22

Virginia Cooperative Extension Brunch
February 25

Personal Property Taxes Due
February 27

Social Media 101
March 7

First Time Homebuyers Class
March 21

Inaugural Petersburg
Half Marathon & 5K
April 18

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PETERSBURG TAXPAYERS

The first half of 2015 Personal Property Taxes will be mailed out on Friday, January 30, 2015 and are due on Friday, February 27, 2015. Click here for more information.

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