
The Mayflower Path Restoration Continues…
Exciting progress is underway along the Mayflower path as CPRV continues its efforts to restore and enhance this important natural area.

Are you interested in enhancing your gardening skills and contributing to the beauty of our community? Then mark your calendars for the upcoming Crepe Myrtle Prune & Learn event on Saturday, July 1st, from 9 am to 12 pm, organized by the Norfolk Master Gardeners and Norfolk City Forester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in pruning crepe myrtles, one of our area’s most popular and iconic trees. The Norfolk Master Gardeners, a group of trained volunteers who provide horticultural education and outreach to the community, will lead participants on a supervised tour of the neighborhood, sharing tips and tricks on what we are allowed to prune crepe myrtles and how to enhance their beauty and health properly.
But that’s not all – this event is also a great chance to learn about the benefits of community gardening and how you can contribute to the beautification of our community. By participating in this event, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills and help create a more vibrant and attractive neighborhood.
To participate in this event, RSVP by emailing community@cprv.net. The event is open to all residents 18 years and older interested in learning more about community gardening and contributing to our neighborhood at the same time.
So what are you waiting for? Join us on Saturday, July 1st, from 9 am to 12 pm for the Crepe Myrtle Prune & Learn event and discover the joys of community gardening while enhancing the beauty of our neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Norfolk Master Gardeners will provide tools and safety equipment. Please wear closed-toe shoes for safety and bring water to stay hydrated.

Exciting progress is underway along the Mayflower path as CPRV continues its efforts to restore and enhance this important natural area.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our August Colonial Place & Riverview Civic League meeting! We covered a full slate of neighborhood updates, upcoming events, and community improvement projects.

Inside this month’s issue, you will find details on our School Supplies Drive for James Monroe Elementary, the proposed 2026–2027 budget, July’s member event recap, board and committee updates, a welcome to Mary Batterson Stewart and Wes Stewart, Dockside Social news, Flower of the Month, Sips recipes, coloring pages, neighborhood news, and more.

Strong neighborhoods are built by engaged neighbors, open conversations, and a shared vision for the future. At our Monday, July 13, 2026, Colonial Place Riverview Civic League General Membership Meeting, residents came together to hear important public safety updates, learn about exciting developments shaping our waterfront, discuss neighborhood initiatives, and connect over the issues that matter most to our community. Whether you joined us in person or couldn’t make it, here’s a recap of the key discussions, announcements, and opportunities that will help shape the future of Colonial Place and Riverview.

Inside this month’s issue, you will find details on our July Member Appreciation Happy Hour at Elation Brewing, past meeting and event recaps, committee updates, our newly re-elected officers, a farewell thank you to Artemis Stoll, a welcome to Laura Burns, Flower of the Month, Sips recipes, our coloring book section, neighborhood news, and more.
The CPRV Civic League June General Members Meeting included officer elections for Fiscal Year 2027, updates on several neighborhood topics, and resident discussion around recent community concerns.