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HRT Holding Light Rail Study Updates – Mon Feb 10th and Wed Feb 12th from 6-8pm

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Click here for the flyer VBTES Meeting Announcement 2-2014

Hilltop Area Alignment Alternative Captial Costs and the Preliminary Results of the Environmental Analysis

These public information sessions will provide an update on the on-going analyses being conducted as part of the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Information will be presented on the projected capital costs (construction-related) for the Hilltop Area Alignment.

The meeting will also present the preliminary results of the environmental analysis for the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study.

The meetings will have a presentation followed by a question and answer session with HRT staff. The public will also have the opportunity to discuss the night’s topics on an individual basis with HRT and consultant staff following the presentation.

The two meetings will have an identical format and will present identical information. Please come to the meeting that is most convenient to you.

Meeting Information:

Monday, February 10, 2014

Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

4535 Commerce Street

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

 

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach

1900 Pavilion Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Lesner Bridge Presentation and SDCC General Meeting – Monday Jan 27th at 7:30pm

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Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday 27 JAN 2014 

SDCC General Meeting

Monday  27 JAN – 7:30-8:30 pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order: 

Meeting Presentation:        

Lesner Bridge Construction Project Overview – Presentation by the Chris Wojtowicz, City of Virginia Beach Project Engineer.  Chris will provide updates on the project schedule, traffic plans/impacts, and other details.                        

 

Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                       Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                       Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –NOV Minutes

                                       Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business: Proposed SDCC Candidates Slate for 2014       

New Business :           

Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday FEB 24, 2014-  Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center 

Topic: SDCC  Election of Officers and Budget for 2014

 

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Bayfront Advisory Committee Newsletter

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January 8, 2014 edition of the Bayfront Advisory Committee newsletter – VisionNewsletter 4.1

 

The next meeting of the BAC will be Thursday January 16, 2014 at 3:30pm i

n the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center

Monday Nov. 25th – SDCC General Meeting Agenda

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SDCC General Meeting

Monday, 25 NOV – 7:30-8:30 pm 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:            

Meeting topic:   Members’ Survey and Discussion on SDCC’s Mission and Goals for 2014 (Light Rail, Dredging, Lesner Bridge, Sports Arena, City Budget, Storm Flooding, etc.)                   

                          

Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                       Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                       Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –OCT Minutes

                                       Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business  

New Business          

Adjourn

Next SDCC- Monday DEC 22 or 30, 2013

CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!              

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Topic: City Topics (Candidates for SDCC, Budget, CHRISTMAS PARTY)

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

***CANCELLED due to lack of interest*** VBCCO Neighborhood Conference/Light Rail Forum

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Attention Residents: 

 

Please be advised that the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) has cancelled its annual neighborhood conference that was slated for Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Please contact the VBCCO  or email mjmcf@cox.net for refunds or further information.

Mon. Oct. 28th at 7:30pm Community Meeting with Councilman Wood – Shore Drive Flooding Issues – Present and Future Solutions

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Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday, 28 OCT – 7:30-8:30 pm

SDCC General Meeting  

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:

Meeting topic:   Councilman Jim Wood Discusses Shore Drive Flooding Issues, Present and Future Solutions

                                           

 Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                    Vice President’s report       Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report               Todd Solomon –SEPT Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report              Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business  

New Business       

Adjourn

 Next SDCC- Monday NOV 25, 2013               Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Topic: City Topics (Light Rail, Dredging, Lesner Bridge Construction)

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

City Letter Regarding 2013 Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging Project

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Thanks you to the Bayfront Advisory Committee’s newsletter for providing the City’s letter on the 2013 Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging Project.  You can read the BAC newsletter here VisionNewsletter 2 101 (2)

 

Click here for a printable version of the City letter – 2013 Dredging Project City Letter

 

2013 Dredging Project Letter

 

Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging to Begin in 30 days. Sand to be placed on Ocean Park Beach.

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According to an email City staff sent to Mrs. Dorinda Ennis of 3356 on the Bay, the Lynnhaven Inlet dredging, which was scheduled to take place last year but was delayed because of funding problems, will start within the next 30 days.  Please see the City staff email below

According to David Jarman….

Here is the feedback from our Coastal Group that handles the dredging work:

  • The Corps inlet contract has been awarded.   Notice to proceed will be issued 9/10/2013 and work will begin within 30 days.  The dredged sand will be placed on the Ocean Park Beach.  Project completion is anticipated by the end of February.  If necessary, truck hauling from the boat ramp stockpile to the Ocean Park Beach will be available once the Corps dredging project is complete.  This work would begin in March and last for a few weeks, again as needed.
  • Crab Creek bids were opened two weeks ago, work will begin in November, with completion by the end of March.

Sat. Oct 12th LRNow Fall Festival Cancelled Due to Bad Weather

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Fall Festival Cancelled

All Events at the Oceanfront Cancelled for Saturday

The City of Virginia Beach has made the decision to cancel all events at the Oceanfront on Saturday, October 12th because of inclement weather.
We are really sorry to have to cancel our Fall Festival and appreciate your efforts to plan for your participation.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.

Thank you,
Karen, Kris, Trista, Meredith, Jody, Pam, Laurie, and Michael of Lynnhaven River Now

First Landing State Park Fall Festival – Sat. Oct. 19th from 2-6pm

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What: Fall Festival

Date: Saturday Oct. 19, 2013

Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Park’s Picnic Shelter at 2500 Shore Drive

 

The festival will include outdoor activities, hay rides, pumpkin decorating, kid’s crafts, roasting s’mores and special exhibits.

The festival is free, however there is a parking fee for all cars.

Email firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov for more information

 

 

 

Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday October 17th

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The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, October 17 at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The agenda for the meeting will include the following:

  • Update on public and private projects in the Bayfront area
  • Update on committee activities in the Bayfront area
  • The Department of Parks and Recreation will present on bike trails in the Bayfront area.

There will be an opportunity for presentations from the public on projects in the Bayfront area. The committee generally concludes its deliberations around 4:30 p.m. The meeting is then opened to the public for comments.

Subcommittees will meet from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive. The subcommittees will discuss public and private parking with Mr. Robert Gey, P.E., from City of Virginia Beach Public Works.  Subcommittee meetings are open for the public to observe.

For additional information or to obtain a copy of the draft agenda, contact Kristine Gay in the Planning Department at (757) 385-4621 or kgay@vbgov.com. For more information regarding the Bayfront Advisory Committee, visit www.VBgov.com/Bayfront.

LRNow’s Fall Festival Saturday Oct. 12th at the Oceanfront from Noon-5pm

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Date: Saturday October 12, 2013

Time: Noon to 5:00pm

Location: Oceanfront – 31st Street on the beach and boardwalk

 

A great day to learn more about the river and good stewardship, visit our many eco-vendors, enjoy some delicious local seafood, enjoy good music and have a great time.

The Fall Festival will be at the oceanfront, 31st Street on the beach and boardwalk, next to King Neptune and will be held in conjunction with Virginia Beach’s Golden Age Anniversary Celebration.  For more information, visit our Fall Fest website or email Kris@LRNow.org.

FRIENDS OF LIVE OAKS PRESERVATION GROUP DOLING OUT 150 FREE LIVE OAK SAPLINGS – SAT. OCT 12th

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The Friends of Live Oaks group has been doing a wonderful job of preserving the City’s official tree.  Many of the trees they hand out were collected by local residents of Shore Drive back in 2005/2006.

The Friends of Live Oaks, together with the Virginia Beach Environment and Sustainability Office, will be giving away about 150 young live oak trees on Saturday October 12th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Linkhorn Annex, 1413 Laskin Road. As in the past, there will be no charge for the trees, but recipients are encouraged to become official Friends of Live Oaks members by purchasing a $10 membership.

In addition to giving away 150 trees, the group will also plant 50 live oaks along Marlin Bay, Shore Drive and Pleasure House Point to celebrate the city’s 50th anniversary

Click here to read the entire Beacon article – PRESERVATION GROUP DOLING OUT 150 FREE SAPLINGS on Page TXBE1 of Sunday, October 06, 2013 issue of The Virginian-Pilot

A WALK ON THE WILD (MARSH) SIDE by Mary Reid Barrow

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In case you missed it, Mary Reid Barrow had a terrific article in the 9/29/13 Virginian-Pilot that showcased Pleasure House Point.

TALL GRASS HERE, scraggly grass there, tiny flower here, weird berry there.

That’s about all you see growing in the marsh unless you visit with someone who opens your eyes wide to the beautiful plants that live in the sand along the river’s edge.

A walk with Lynnhaven River Now and naturalist Vickie Shufer at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach did just that recently. Lynnhaven River NOW is a group that works to keep the Virginia Beach river clean, and Shufer is a native-plant expert.

Click here to read the entire article A WALK ON THE WILD (MARSH) SIDE on Page F3 of Sunday, September 29, 2013 issue of The Virginian-Pilot

Golf Tournament To Benefit OPVRS – Monday Oct 14th at 7:30am at Lake Wright GC

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Froggie’s Cantina will host the 1st Annual Benefit Golf Tournament for the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad.  The event will take place Monday October 14, 2013 and  will help provide funds for much-needed emergency medical equipment.

Registration starts at 7:30am at Lake Wright GC in Norfolk.

Pe-reg cost $60, after Oct. 7th $80

 

Click herefor a registration/sponsorship form

Hampton Roads Solar Tour – Saturday Oct. 5th – 10am to 4pm

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In conjunction with the American Solar Energy Society’s National Home Tour, Tidewater locals are opening their doors to shine a light solar energy systems. This free event organized by the Solar Group of the Hampton Roads Green Building Council consists of 2 dozen tour sites across the region and features a host of resource efficient and sustainable technologies in addition to solar. New locations on this year’s tour include a state of the art dwelling developed by students from ODU and HU, a LEED Platinum home on the Eastern Shore, and a solar concentrating steam generator in Norfolk.

For Shore Drive residents, 2 homes are conveniently located at the North End and were showcased in the Virginian-Pilot’s coverage of the tour.

For more information about the tour and green building in the region, go to www.tidewatercurrent.com

To learn about the sites on the tour and to register, visit www.HRSoloarTour.com

Click here for a copy of the flyer

LRNOW Candidate Forum – Tues. Oct. 1st 7-9pm at Cape Henry Collegiate

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One of the easiest ways to be a good citizen is to VOTE.  In order to make an educated choice, the more you can learn about each candidate the better.  In an effort to provide the community with the most information possible, Lynnhaven River Now has coordinated this upcoming forum.  Even though some of the districts are uncontested and you may not live in others, you can still learn about all the candidates.  No matter who is elected, you can still help influence the eventual winners to make good decisions once they are elected.

Click here for a printable version of the flyer below

2013 LRNOW Canidate Forum Flyer

List of candidates and districts attending:

District 21

Susan Hippen

Ron Villanueva

District 81

Barry Knight

District 82

Bill Fleming

Bill DeSteph

District 83

Chris Stolle

District 84

Glenn Davis

Brent McKenzie

District 85

Bill Dale

Scott Taylor (unconfirmed as of 9.27.13)

3 people injured in crash on Shore Drive in Va. Beach – Thurs. Sept. 26th at 8:30pm

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The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that 3 people were injured in a crash tonight.  To read the article, please click here

SDCC General Meeting and 82nd District Candidates Forum (DeSteph & Fleming) – Monday Sept 30th

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SDCC General Meeting 

Monday, 30 SEPT – 7:30-8:30 pm 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

 Call to order

Meeting Topic:

 Hear the Assembly Candidates

82nd District Candidates Bill DeSteph & Bill Fleming

Discuss the Assembly and Governing Process

  Questions & Answers

                         

 

Officers’ Reports:

                                    President’s Report              David Williams

                                    Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –Aug Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business

New Business          

Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday OCT 28, 2013

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center 

Speaker- Councilman Jim Wood speaking about

Storm Water Capital Improvement Project

 

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Barbara Duke to Speak at Friends of Live Oaks Meeting Monday Sep. 23rd

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Friends of Live Oaks meeting

Monday, Sep. 23rd

at the Bayside Rec Center on
First Court Road.

 

Barbara Duke, Senior Planner with the Department of Parks and Recreation,

will talk to us about the city’s new Urban Forest Management Plan. 

There will be an opportunity for questions.
For more information contact Karen at tomandkarenmurphy@gmail.com