CPRV Food Drive 2024 Thank You
A resounding success! That’s the final take on December’s CPRV Holiday Food Drive, benefitting ODU students through the Monarch Food Pantry and the Global Friendship House.
CPRV Civic League Meeting 12DEC22 1830-1925 (6:30-7:25 pm) Kingdom Embassy (no online)
President opened the meeting at 1830/6:30 p.m.
Refreshments are available in the back. Donations, to a food bank, will be accepted tonight and through 21DEC22 at President’s house, 715 Carolina Avenue.
By-laws change – changes shown in the December 2022 newsletter – all digital January 2023. Motion/2nd/discussion – unanimously approved – sign up at cprv.net.
Guest speaker #1 – Sean Washington, Interim Director of the Department of Economic Development, expanded upon Commercial Corridor Program outlined in the December 2022 newsletter.
Guest speaker #2 – Robert/Lorin – hoping to get conditional use permit to offer natural remedies and operate “The Hive Hemps & Wellness” at 4215 Granby Street. Currently operating locally.
Social – introduced social committee. Planning Jan – Mar events. Reach out at events@cprv.net.
Media – Website evolving – TJ’s offering a $20 drawing for those that sign up online for the newsletter. Expanding to include education, dog park/lost dog, and looking for community articles or pictures. Reach out at media@cprv.net.
VP – Community cleanup/pruning. Reach out at environment@cprv.net.
Treasurer – transition from paper to media has reduced income but also expenses. Colley Self Storage unit – if have any Civic League items, reach out at treasurer@cprv.net/board@cprv.net.
CPRV Treasurer’s Report -DEC 2022
Crime Prevention – Reporting – a reminder to report ALL incidents so we can track demand. Light outages (safety) – see reporting details in December 2022 newsletter.
President –
Riverview rep – looking for a Riverview rep for an elected position.
A resounding success! That’s the final take on December’s CPRV Holiday Food Drive, benefitting ODU students through the Monarch Food Pantry and the Global Friendship House.
Happy 2025, CPRV! Join us Jan. 13 at Riverview Theater for our first meeting, celebrate events like Porchella, support New Jersey Ave’s lights, and step into leadership roles to help shape our community’s future!
At a recent Colonial Place and Riverview Civic League meeting, Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL), led by Lori Baccanari, presented information on the ongoing transition to LED street lighting in Norfolk. CRL focuses on ensuring that this conversion process is managed responsibly to avoid potential hazards associated with improper LED installations.
Our December 9th General Members Meeting featured an informative presentation by Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL), led by Lori Baccanari. CRL provided an overview of the ongoing transition to LED street lighting in Norfolk, highlighting the importance of responsible implementation to avoid potential hazards. Their presentation underscored the impact of different LED color temperatures on public health, safety, and the environment.
Monthly financial literacy tip videos from the City of Norfolk’s Youtube Page provided by Bank On.
From December 1st through December 15th, we invite you to join us in supporting ODU International Students and the Monarch Food Pantry by donating nonperishable food items. Your generosity will help ensure that students facing food insecurity have access to essential resources. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference in their lives. Together, we can build a stronger, more supportive community for our Monarch family. Thank you for making an impact!
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