President – started the meeting at 6:30 and adjourned at 7:21 pm.
Media – Testing media/technology at Kingdom Embassy; customary to give free advertising spot to host. Newsletter deadline 22 OCT 21, this Friday. Requested last two sets from Secretary.
Treasurer – no change in numbers.
VP – Crime – Door knocker – was sleeping on porch at abandoned house. Officer Johnson approached/got him in touch with services. Uptick in car thefts; keep reporting; reporting got us surveillance on weekends. Speakers (NOV) – 3 speakers from animal organizations.
Secretary – minutes from general meeting were submitted. Resent last two sets of minutes tonight.
Community improvement – Clam shell path fill – likely 2nd weekend of Nov. Has money still so can spend – anticipate $102/has in budget. Crape Myrtle pruning – expect it to be done 2nd or 3rd weekend of Nov. as well. Neighborhood sign maintenance – President requested maintenance be done now vs when distributed.
President – General meeting – had several conversations regarding Catch By The River attempting to open without going through processes. Have forwarded several emails on why city wouldn’t want. VP Q – do we need to notify the civic league/community of the background we know? President – can release things as they are public knowledge/police reports. Tell folks to check out “The Living Room”. Once he applies, we will have an official vote.
Social Committee –
Trunk or Treat table w/Kingdom Embassy Church (October 31st & Time 6 – 7 pm.
Volunteers – need a couple Board volunteers to help man the table (VP volunteered). Candy budget – suggest $40-50 but will reimburse for amount spent. Promote on FB and NextDoor. Approved.
Adult Social – Sunday, NOV 7th at 3 pm. Walk through RV and meet at Mi Hogar (Mexican restaurant on Granby) after the walk. No budget needed; no-host event. Approved.
Thankful Tree beginning on Thursday, NOV 11th. Locations – same locations as last year (Delaware Circle and in Riverview). Accessories already on hand. No budget needed; no-host event. Approved.
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt –Saturday, NOV 13th Time 2 – 4 pm.
Sign-in – Table in the Greenway from 2 – 4 pm to sign in/claim prizes. Event – Twelve small numbered pumpkins will be hidden around CPRV that morning. Pumpkin #s placed in a drawing to win Goodie Basket. Prizes – There would be two (2) “larger prize” winners – 1) for finding pumpkin receive a goodie basket w/Hot Chocolate, etc. 2) Raffle for village mermaid $25 GC. Participants who find a pumpkin can come to the table to receive a candy bag prize and enter raffle. Budget needed: est $100 to purchase pumpkins, Hot Chocolate Basket items, and candy for goodie bags. Approved/in budget.
Coffee and Brunch at the Rhode Island Circle on Sunday, NOV 28th, Time – morning/TBD.
Aroma coffee truck, owned by Inglish Young/all required permits & insurance held by owner, and food brought by neighbors or donuts purchased by CL. Budget needed: est $25 if donut option. Approved/in budget.
December Social Plans – details still in work – Scavenger Hunt – much like last year’s Granby the Snow Pal fun, but with a little twist. We will distribute snowman parts and participants will find them, then snowman assembly.
December CPRV meeting – Social team to serve treats/drinks at this meeting. Budget TBD
Welcome Committee – nothing.
VP (new topic) – Game Warden (Parks/Rec) approaching people across from Kingdom Embassy for fishing and advised will be enforcing the No Fishing/Crabbing as long as the signs are there. Previously, police had indicated no issue. President – not civic league issue but will approach Parks/Rec; last time tried to get signs removed, 1 person stopped it.
Host – President to Host, would like to hold our future general meetings and offer you free advertising in the newsletter. VP Q – do we need to put something in the newsletter or on FB page regarding masks/etc.? Recommend – Following VA Dept of Health (VDH) recommendations, anyone indoors 2+ or older should wear a mask. If choose to attend in person, please wear a mask and practice social distance. Speakers will likely still continue via Zoom. There will be two (2) microphones, one (1) for board and one (1) at podium for questions.
Meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm. Sincerely, Beth Travis, Secretary
On Monday, October 14th, starting at 6:30 PM, we were joined by Super Ward 6 School Board Candidates Rebecca Topping and Sarah DiCalogero (represented by her husband and campaign Treasurer, Darren Wesley).
October is packed with community events!
Join us on October 14th for the Civic League meeting with Norfolk School Board candidate Rebecca Topping at Kingdom Embassy Ministries.
Don’t miss the 23rd Annual Front Porch Art Walk on October 6th from 12 to 5 PM. There are fall craft tips and local city workshops and more. Read now!
On Monday, September 9th, starting at 6:00 PM, we took a field trip to Elizabeth River Project’s new Ryan Resilience Lab located at 4160 Colley Avenue. From 6 pm to 636 pm, Brandon from Electrified Marina brought two of their fan tail boats to the dock behind Ryan Resilience Lab for attendees to enjoy 15 min rides to the Granby Street bridge and back while learning more about Electrified Marina and their electric watercraft. Starting just before 6:40 pm we began the general session meeting with a report from our Community Resource Officer, and a few updates from the board. The night culminated with an engaging and informative walking tour of the new Ryan Resilience Lab hosted by Jamie Melvin from Elizabeth River Project, accompanied by a Q&A session throughout the tour.
AVAILABLE NOW – Don’t miss this month’s newsletter! Discover upcoming events like our Sept 9th Resilience Lab tour and the 23rd Annual Art Walk on Oct 6th. Plus, find ways to connect with neighbors, renew your CPRV membership, and get involved in shaping our community. Dive in at CPRV.net!
23rd Annual Colonial Place & Riverview Front Porch Art Walk. Sunday, October 6, 2024 • 12 to 5pm. “We are really looking forward to this year’s event! Bringing art, joy, fun, creativity and a sense of community feels really timely for everyone now. Our goal remains to showcase all of the creative residents in Colonial Place & Riverview. Friends and family who are not residents are still welcomed to participate via their resident host.” – Shirley, Stephanie & Sheila
On Monday, August 12th, at 6:30 PM we were joined by representatives from the Bird Safe Hampton Roads, a partnership led by the Cape Henry Audubon Society with multiple organizations and concerned community members working to make Hampton Roads safer for birds that live in our area or pass through during the annual spring and fall migrations, as well as representatives from Elizabeth River Project which was followed by a brief Q&A session.
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