Happy New Year, y’all! As we look forward to the new year, let’s take a few moments to reflect on what the Civic League accomplished in 2022. Many thanks to everyone who helped make our neighborhoods a better place and to those who are committed to improving our community.
The social Events Committee brought many events to our community:
Media Committee:
Neighborhood Beautification Committee:
I want to especially thank the volunteers who have helped in so many ways in the neighborhoods. I especially want to recognize a few long-time volunteers who stepped down from committee rolls in 2022.
All of these positions are crucial in providing critical information to the residents of our neighborhoods, and I thank you for your service.
We look forward to continued success in 2023. One of our big initiatives is to keep neighbors better informed and connected through digital means, including revamping our social media presence, improving our website with up-to-date information and resources, and digitizing our monthly newsletter. Additionally, sharing our community with Knitting Mill Creek, East Haven Creek, and the Lafayette River makes Colonial Place and Riverview really special. Be on the lookout for opportunities to be involved in improving our relationship with the environment. Lastly, the Civic League does not exist without community involvement, and we want the Civic League to empower residents to make an impact. If you have an idea for improving our community, the Civic League would love to support you! Please contact Laura Burns at president@cprv.net.
We look forward to a great 2023!
Beer Fest @ Cogans Park is Saturday, May 31st, 12-5pm @ Cogans Pizza North, 4311 Colley Avenue in Norfolk. Tickets are $30, which includes a tasting mug and beer tastings. Live Music.Fun games including corn hole, beer pong, and more. A portion of proceeds from this event go to support the Colonial Place and Riverview Civic League.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kingdom Embassy Ministries for our May Civic League Meeting. We were honored to welcome Ramin Fatehi, Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney—and a proud Colonial Place resident—as our main speaker. Mr. Fatehi shared insights on justice reform, public safety initiatives, and his 2025 re-election campaign. While a Q&A session followed, no public questions or comments were submitted.
Discover fun activities, delicious cocktail/mocktail recipes, essential bike safety tips, upcoming events, and so much more! We’re thrilled to bring you this newsletter and hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy creating it!
Spring has sprung, and we’re starting to see more cyclists on the road. The following information from the Virginia DMV includes important information for both cyclists and drivers.
Our NEW registered agent, Grayson T. Orsini, a Senior Associate with Williams Mullen, spoke at our meeting to introduce himself and talked to the audience about what a registered agent does and how we can support the civic league moving forward.
Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, provided the latest crime report. He talked a bit about a “swatting,” a term used to describe when police are falsely called on a residence/person, in regards to a false call incident that had happened in the neighborhood earlier that morning. He also noted that car break-ins have been on a notable rise this month and to take ensure doors are locked and not leave valuables in plain sight. Officer Blakeslee also spoke about a minors curfew hour of 11pm in effect. Also he shared that while they are aware of the racing motor bikes/4-wheelers, but that they are not permitted by law to pursue offenders once in motion due to safety reasons, making it difficult to make arrests.
Gene Ward, resident of Colonial Place and nominee for Civic League Vice President, introduced himself to the attending members and shared a bit about his background in community work.
Upcoming Social Event: CPRV Easter Egg Hunt | 4/19 at 10am (Delaware/Colonial Circle) – Social gathering and Easter Egg Hunt for kids with some light refreshments provided. See CPRV facebook group page for more event details.
Next Month’s Meeting: On May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM, we will return to Kingdom Embassy Ministries.
Reminder to Pay Your Dues: If you are interested in being a part of the civic league and want to support the efforts and service we provide to the community, please consider a membership. It is $10 per person under 65 and $5 per person 65+. Click Here to Learn More.
Spring updates, pothole tips, a warm welcome to our new Registered Agent, event recaps, community happenings, kid activities, and volunteer opportunities—all inside this month’s CPRV newsletter!
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