City Government 2014/2015 Winter Holiday Schedule

 

City government offices, including City Hall, will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed until Monday, December 29, 2014 for the Christmas holiday. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on December 29. City government offices are also closed on Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2, 2015. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Monday, January 5.

Richmond Public Libraries will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and are closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26. Libraries will reopen at regular business hours on Saturday, December 27. All City libraries will close at 5 p.m. on December 31 and are closed Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2. Libraries will be open at regular business hours on Saturday, January 3. Broad Rock Library is normally open on Sundays, but will be closed on Sunday, December 28 and Sunday, January 4.

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will open the locations listed below using the following schedule: Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, December 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Monday, December 29 through Wednesday, December 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. All City community centers are closed on Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, 2014; Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2, 2015.

 

Battery Park (Norrell Gym)                                   2100 Fendall Avenue

Bellemeade Community Center                           1800 Lynnhaven Avenue

Blackwell Community Center                               300 East 15^th Street

Creighton Community Center                               2101 Creighton Road

Hickory Hill Community Center                            3000 East Belt Boulevard

Hotchkiss Community Center                              701 East Brookland Park Boulevard

Humphrey Calder Community Center                  414 North Thompson Street

Powhatan Community Center                              5051 Northampton Street

Randolph Community Center                               1415 Grayland Avenue

Whitcomb Community Center                              2302 Carmine Street

All City community centers will open at their regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Refuse collection will follow its normal schedule Monday, December 22 through Wednesday, December 24; however, no refuse collection will occur on Thursday, December 25. Thursday’s collection schedule will be performed on Friday, December 26.

Refuse collection will follow its normal schedule Monday, December 29 through Wednesday, December 31; however, no refuse collection will occur on Thursday, January 1. Thursday’s collection schedule will be performed on Friday, January 2.

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center and Hopkins Road Transfer Stations will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Saturday, December 27. Both locations are open Monday, December 29 through Wednesday, December 31. Both facilities are closed Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2. Each facility’s normal schedule will resume on Saturday, January 3.

Richmond Animal Care and Control (RAC&C) will be closed Monday, December 22 through Friday, December 26. The shelter is open Saturday, December 27 and Sunday, December 28. RAC&C is closed Monday, December 29 through Thursday, January 1 and will reopen at regular business hours on Friday, January 2. RAC&C will be available for stray drop-off and to pick-up lost animals.

For more information on City services and schedules, please visit www.RichmondGov.com.

 

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Holiday Celebration Brings Local Talent “Home for the Holidays”

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is proud to introduce a new holiday offering this season. Home for the Holidays brings together Richmond’s diverse artistic community to celebrate the sights and sounds of the Yuletide season on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, 1000 Mosby Street. The show will begin at 4 p.m.

The lineup for this holiday extravaganza includes home town favorites Larry Bland, Richmond Ballet’s Minds in Motion, the City Dance Theater, Emma Davis- finalist of RVA Got Talent, Richmond’s Youth Jazz Guild lead by Ashby Anderson, and many more.

“Guaranteed to be a fun filled afternoon, Home for the Holidays is a great showcase of talent that will appeal to all ages. The program was created to re-spark interest in the department’s city wide holiday celebration. With attendance in previous years being inconsistent, we expect the introduction of Home for the Holidays to generate great interest once more,” said Dr. Norman C. Merrifield, Director of the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities.

This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so it is suggested to arrive early. For more information, please call (804) 646-3677.

City to Host “Driftwood Comes to Life” in the Spotlight Gallery

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host an art exhibit and gallery talk featuring local artist Everett A. Mayo at the Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road. The art exhibit titled “Driftwood Comes to Life” will open on Friday, November 21 with a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. and a gallery talk beginning at 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until January 2, 2015.  

Mayo, a former heavyweight boxing champion, was injured in a construction accident and declared legally blind in one eye. Seeking a new hobby, he began producing sculptures using pieces of driftwood. “Today I feel the art took the place of boxing. The love and drive I had to be a champion boxer and the accident made me channel everything I had in me towards creating art out of driftwood. The art is here to stay” says Mayo. Mayo has taught many how to paint on driftwood including Alzheimer’s patients, youth in schools, and pediatric patients in several hospitals.            

The first showing of his work was in 1993. Since then, Mayo’s works has exhibited in several museums and galleries. Mayo was also nominated for and mentored youth in the Virginia Heroes Program which was started by the late tennis professional Arthur Ashe, Jr. Mayo has also appeared as a guest artist to showcase his unique art on the Parents’ Choice Award winning Nickelodeon show “Gullah Gullah Island”.          

Spotlight Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. This exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information or to schedule tours please contact Shaunn Casselle at (804) 646-6722.

Youth Tackle Football Championship Set

 

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host its tackle football championship games on Saturday, November 15 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Avenue. 

“These players have played a great season and I am looking forward to seeing them play their last game of the season. We should all be proud at this moment,” said Dr. Norman C. Merrifield, director of the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities.  “Our coaches, both site staff and volunteers, have taken the time all season to ensure that these players understood the basics of the game and how to work together as a team.”

 Entrance to the championship games will be $2 for youth ages two to 12 years old and $4 for 13 years and older.

 

9:30 a.m.	Reid (8-1) vs. Calhoun (5-3) Junior
11 a.m.	TB Smith (9-0) vs. Mosby (8-1)   Midget
12:30 p.m.	Reid (9-0) vs. Blackwell (8-0-1) Pee Wee
2 p.m.	Hotchkiss (9-0) vs. Battery Park (8-1)   JV Pee Wee

City Offices Closed on November 11 in Honor of Veteran’s Day

 

 

In observance of Veteran’s Day, City government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

This Veteran’s Day closing includes all branches of the Richmond Public Libraries and all City community centers, which will reopen on Wednesday.

Refuse collection will not be performed on Tuesday as the City’s Solid Waste Management Division will also be closed. This closure will result in a one day delay of refuse collection for the week, as the collection schedule will resume on Wednesday, November 12 and continue through Friday, November 14.

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center and Hopkins Road Transfer Stations are also closed on Tuesday, November 11. Each facility will resume its normal schedule on Wednesday.

For more information on City services and schedules, please visit www.RichmondGov.com.

 

City’s Cheerleading Jamboree to Showcase Talents

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host the 29^th Annual Cheerleader Jamboree at the Richmond Coliseum on Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This high energy event will highlight cheerleading performances by the Department’s community center cheerleaders, high school squads, local universities, and Richmond Lady Raiders. This year, the jamboree will be hosted by the Official Face of the CW Richmond, Troy Michel.

“This is sure to be a fun filled evening watching what these young cheerleaders have been able to learn over the past few months.” said Dr. Norman C. Merrifield, director of the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities. This event is the largest athletic program for young ladies that is hosted by the department.

 The jamboree is open to the public, with tickets available at the Coliseum Box office or on the Ticketmaster website at http://www.ticketmaster.com/DPRCF-Annual-Cheerleader-Jamboree-tickets/artist/1791830. Ticket prices for ages 2 through 11 years old are $4.50 and tickets for those 12 years and older are $7.

Department to Host Fall Festivals at Community Centers

 

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host Fall Festivals at the City community centers in celebration of the Halloween holiday:

Community Center	Address	Date	Time
Ann Hardy Plaza	3300 First Avenue 804-646-4824	Thursday, October 30	5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Battery Park	2803 Dupont Circle 804-646-0944	Friday, October 31	4 – 8 p.m.
Bellemeade	1800 Lynhaven Avenue 804-646-8235	Friday, October 31	6 – 8 p.m.
Blackwell	300 East 15th Street 804-646-8630	Wednesday, October 29	6:30 – 8 p.m.
Broad Rock	4615 Ferguson Lane 804-646-8824	Friday, October 31	4 – 7 p.m.
Hickory Hill	3000 East Belt Blvd 804-646-7934	Friday, October 24 (Showing Tim Burton’s The Nightmare before Christmas) Friday, October 31	Movie: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Halloween Event: 6 – 8 p.m.
Hotchkiss	701 East Brookland Park Blvd 804-646-4466	Friday, October 31	6 – 9 p.m.
Pine Camp Cultural Arts (This event is for adults only)	4901 Old Brook Road 804-646-6722	Friday, October 31	5 – 8 p.m.
Pine Camp Recreation	4901 Old Brook Road 804-646-3672	Friday, October 31	6 – 8 p.m.
Powhatan	5051 Northampton Street 804-646-0973	Friday, October 31	6 – 8 p.m.
Randolph	1415 Grayland Avenue 804-646-1080	Friday, October 31	5 -7 p.m.
Westover	1301 Jahnke Road 804-646-8995	Friday, October 31	6 – 8 p.m.
Whitcomb Court	2302 Carmine Street 804-646-2988	Wednesday, October 29	5:30 – 8 p.m.

 

The adult only event at Pine Camp will feature unique arts and crafts projects for the season. All events are free and open to the public. For further details, please contact the specific community center.

 

City Offices Closed On Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, city government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2014. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

 The Labor Day closings include all branches of the Richmond Public Libraries and all City community centers, which will reopen on Tuesday.

 Refuse collection will not be performed on Monday, as the city’s Solid Waste Management Division will also be closed. This closure will result in a one day delay of refuse collection for the week, as the collection schedule will begin on Tuesday, September 2 and continue through Friday, September 5.

 The East Richmond Road Convenience Center and Hopkins Road Transfer Stations are also closed on Monday, September 1. Each facility will resume its normal schedule on Tuesday.

 

58th Annual Festival of the Arts Presents ‘Opera in the Park’

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, in cooperation with the Virginia Opera and Wells Fargo, will host Opera in the Park, as part of the 58^th annual Festival of Arts at Dogwood Dell. The concert will be held on Saturday, August 30 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

The concert will feature performers from the Virginia Opera and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony conducted by Adam Turner. Classical pieces by Rossini, Verdi, and Mozart will be featured along with more contemporary pieces by Steven Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein. A complete program can be found at www.vaopera.org .

This is the second year that Opera in the Park has been a part of the City of Richmond’s Festival of the Arts. Attendance for the 2013 event exceeded 2,000 residents and visitors. For more information, please call (804) 646-1031.

7th Annual Latin Jazz Festival

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host the 7^th annual Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival, presented as part of the 58^th annual Festival of Arts at Dogwood Dell on Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 8 p.m. 

Featured performers will include 2013 Grammy Award winner Marlow Rosado, Ismael Rivera, Jr., Herbie Martinez and Orchestra, Julissa Cruz Latin Vintage Dance Troupe, AllAmerica Dance Group, and DJ Eddy Mayorga. Hosting this event will be Luis “Sweet Lou” Hidalgo. Also during the festival, the City of Richmond Office of Multicultural Affairs will be honored with an award to recognize their ten year anniversary.

The festival is free to attend with seating being on a first come, first serve basis. Pets, alcoholic beverages, or glass containers are not permitted. For more information, please call (804) 646-1031.

Movies In the Park ~ Friday, August 1

Due to the inclement weather, Movies in the Park scheduled at Humphrey Calder Community Center for Friday, August 1, 2014 has been cancelled.

Please join us at Battery Park on Friday, August 8 at Battery Park for "The Lego Movie".

Swansboro Indoor Swimming Pool to Be Renovated

 

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is closing the Swansboro Indoor Swimming Pool, at 3160 Midlothian Turnpike, for renovation. The extensive facility renovations will begin on Monday, August 4, 2014 and the facility is expected to reopen in December 2014.

The facility renovation will consist of comprehensive upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units. Other improvements will include interior painting, new wiring, piping, a pool dehumidification unit and a domestic watering system.

Swansboro aquatic programs will be transferred to the Bellemeade Indoor Swimming Pool, 1800 Lynhaven Avenue, with the exception of the Richmond Racers Swim Team. Relocation for the swim team will be made at a later date.

For more information, please call (804) 646-5733.

City to Offer Free Swim Lessons

The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will offer free swim lessons at eight of the city’s pools beginning on Tuesday, July 15. Classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 5 to 12 and Friday evenings for ages 13 and up. Both classes will focus on water safety skills and basic aquatic skills. Session one will operate from Tuesday, July 15 through Thursday, July 24 for the youth classes and Friday July 18 through Friday August 8 for the adult classes. Session two will operate from Tuesday, August 5 through Thursday, August 14.

Dates	Ages	Times	Pool Locations
July 15, 17, 22, and 24	5-12 years	11 – 11:45 a.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
July 15, 17, 22, and 24	5 -12 years	11:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
July 15, 17, 22, and 24	5 -12 years	6-6:45 p.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
July 15, 17, 22, and 24	5 -12 years	6:45 – 7:15 p.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
July 18, 25, August 1,8	13 and over	6 – 6:45 p.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
August 5, 7, 12, and 14	5-12 years	11 – 11:45 a.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Hotchkiss, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
August 5, 7, 12, and 14	5 -12 years	11:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Hotchkiss, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
August 5, 7, 12, and 14	5 -12 years	6-6:45 p.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Hotchkiss, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville
August 5, 7, 12, and 14	5 -12 years	6:45 – 7:15 p.m.	Battery Park, Bellemeade, Blackwell, Fairmount, Hotchkiss, Powhatan, Randolph, and Woodville

“This is a great opportunity to learn water safety and fundamental aquatic skills that everyone should know and will be used for years to come.” said Dr. Norman C. Merrifield, director of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities.

Registration for session one will begin on Monday, July 7 at 5 p.m. at each pool site. Registration for session two will begin on Monday, July 28 at 5 p.m. at each pool site. Addresses for each pool site can be found here. For more information, please call (804) 646-5733 or email Alethea Tyler at alethea.tyler@richmondgov.com . 

Independence Day Closing

In observance of Independence Day, City government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Monday, July 7, 2014.

The Independence Day closings include all branches of the Richmond Public Libraries and all City community centers, which will reopen on Monday. City pools will be open from 1 to 5 p.m.

Refuse collection will not be performed on Friday as the city’s Solid Waste Management Division will also be closed.

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center and Hopkins Road Transfer Stations are also closed on Friday, July 4. Each facility will resume its normal schedule on Saturday, July 5.

For more information on City services and schedules, please visit www.RichmondGov.com.

Movies in the Park: Friday, June 27

Join Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities this Friday, June 27 at Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4835 Old Warwick Road at 8 p.m. to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 rated PG Animated.

 

The movie will start around 8:30 p.m. or when it gets dark. Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy the movie. Free sodas to the first 200 attendees.

 

Sponsors: The CW Richmond, Bounce TV, 106.5 The Beat and Pepsi.

 

Call 804-646-5733 for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

 



Movie in the Parks Begins Friday, June 20!

 

 

Join Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities this Friday, June 20 at Byrd Park (near Fountain Lake), 600 south Boulevard at 8 p.m. to see Despicable Me 2 rated PG Animated.

 

The movie will start around 8:30 p.m. or when it gets dark. Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy the movie. Refreshments will be on sale. Free sodas to the first 300 attendees.

 

Sponsors: The CW Richmond, Bounce TV, 106.5 The Beat and Pepsi.

 

Call 804-646-5733 for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!