Experience Petersburg

Week of September 27, 2015 - Vol. 2 Issue 7

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Congrats to Salem and Son Convenience Store! Ward 7 Councilman John Hart presented Salem and Son Convenience Store with his Councilman's Business Award to show appreciation for their business in Petersburg. This award will be given to a business quarterly.

Virginia Sheriffs Elect Petersburg Sheriff Vanessa R. Crawford as Virginia Sheriff's Association Secretary

The members of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association unanimously elected Sheriff Vanessa R. Crawford today to serve a one-year term as Secretary of the Association, an 8,900 member organization representing Virginia's sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and sheriff's ofﬁce personnel.

The Virginia Sheriffs' Association is the professional trade association representing the interests of law enforcement and sheriffs' ofﬁces in Virginia. It is the primary voice for Virginia sheriffs in the General Assembly on all matters relating to public safety.

Smoke Alarm Battery Test
In August 2015, Petersburg Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services submitted a grant to Energizer’s “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” Program to obtain batteries to continue the Smoke Alarm program in Petersburg.

On September 24, the department was awarded 384 batteries. During the course of a calendar year, the Fire Department installs an average of 545 batteries in residences throughout the city; therefore, this grant will be a wonderful attribute to the program.

Residents interested in having their smoke alarm checked or replaced should contact Shalonda Venable at 804-733-2412 for more information.

Upcoming Ward Meetings

Vice Mayor Sam Parham Ward 3 Meeting - Monday, September 28 at 6 p.m.
(Dogwood Trace Golf Course Clubhouse, 3108 Homestead Dr.)

Councilman Darrin Hill Ward 2 Meeting - Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m.
(Monumental Baptist Church, 2925 S. Crater Rd.)

Home Repairs Program

The City of Petersburg has kicked off its 2015-2016 Home Repairs Programs for the stabilization and enhancement of Petersburg neighborhoods and in an effort to support the City's overall revitalization strategy. The City Council appropriated $144,400 for Project Homes and $19,400 for Rebuilding Together of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for this fiscal year. Repairs typically include repair or replacement of roofs, plumbing, electrical and other needs. Project Homes is expected to complete repairs for 10 homes and Rebuilding Together will provide repairs for an additional three. Work is performed on a city-wide first come first served basis.

Applicants must be homeowners and income eligible. For additional information contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (804) 733-2313.

"Decking the Halls" Holiday Decorations

The holidays are near and Petersburg needs "Decking the Halls" Holiday decorations. The City is in need of artificial Christmas trees, non-breakable ornaments and pinecones for holiday Decorations.

You can donate these items to 19 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 Monday through Saturday 10- 5 PM and Sunday 2-4 PM.

Thank you for your assistance!

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
Lucy is a 5 month old, 18lbs female pit/hound mix! She is very sweet and playful but has some issues with a leash. She is afraid to walk on a leash but that can easily be fixed, other than that she is very good! Come see Lucy!

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, September 26, there will be spaghetti, acorn squash, cantaloupes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, kale, maybe collards, pumpkins and other produce. There will 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).
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Upcoming Petersburg
Calendar Events

Petersburg Area Art League
Summer Concert
September 27

Ward 3 Meeting
September 28

Hispanic Heritage Festival
October 4

City Council
October 6

Friday for the Arts
October 9

Columbus Day
October 12

Last Day to Register to Vote
October 13

Fall City Wide Cleanup
October 17

City Council
October 20

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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