CURRENT EVENTS

We meet once a quarter (November, February, May, and August) at Carrow Baptist Church on the first Tuesday of the month, 7PM.

20070320

New Web Site Military IA Support for Kids and Spouse

Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 1:57 PMSubject: military IA support for kids and spouses/WEBSITEFleet and Family Services in Norfolk holds an informational night tosupport deployed (IA) spouses and their children every fourth Thursdayfrom 6:30-8:30 p.m. Next meetings are March 22nd, April 26th and May24th.. Point of contact to reserve your family's spot to attend isRick Dick at Norfolk Fleet and Family Services 444-2102.Directions: Enter gate 3 (off Adm Taussig Blvd / 564), Make firstright on Bellinger, building U93 is on right hand side of street witha canopy over front entrance.For more information, please visit Fleet & Family Services' website:http://www.ffscnorva.navy.mil/and click on the "Individual Augmentee Resources" link.Please pass this information along to your friends!!!

Discounted Kings Dominion Tickets For Families With Special Needs

Kings Dominion Tickets

Dear Families:
Once again, Cerebral Palsy of Virginia is offering Kings Dominion tickets to families of children with special needs, for the 2007 Season. For a fee of $50, families will receive 4 tickets and a free parking pass. Dates are listed below. Your registration form must be completed and mailed to the CP Office. Dates availability is on a first come, first serve basis. For further information call the CP Office at 497-7474. Please mail your form to Cerebral Palsy by April 15, 2007.
Dates:
April: 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 29
May: 6, 27
June: 1, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24,26,27
July: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 , 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug.: All of August-expect for 7,18 & 26
Sept.: 1, 2, 3, 8 , 9, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30
October: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27
Kings Dominion Tickets Registration Form
Referring Agency:
Child or Adult Family Members
Name:
Age and Disability:
Guardian's Name:
Address: City State Zip Telephone Home Number:
Work Number:
Fax:
E-Mail 1st Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
_Enclosed is my check in the amount of $50 made payable to Cerebral Palsy of Virginia.
_ Please charge the $50 fee to the following card:
Please circle: VISA /MasterCard/Discover
Card Number: Name on Card:
Expiration Date:
Signature:
Please mail form to:
CP of VA 5825 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 201 -
Va Beach, VA 23462

Regina A. Myrick, President <http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/01.gif> The Ra'Gene Brittnae' Myrick Foundation, Inc. 404 South College Drive Franklin, Virginia 23851 757.562.1721 voice reginamyrick2003@yahoo.com

Gang Awareness and Prevention Forum To Air on VBTV 48 Starting March 25

Are street gangs and gang related activity a problem in Virginia Beach? That question was the focus of a Community Public Forum conducted by the Virginia Beach Police Department, City Agencies and Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

The program featured an information presentation, a panel discussion among community professionals knowledgeable on the subject, and remarks from William “Cliff” Rice, a former New York police officer and recognized expert on gang intervention.

The forum was taped live and will be cablecast on VBTV cable channel 48 beginning Sunday,
March 25. The following are available dates and times.

Gang Awareness and Prevention Forum

Sunday, March 25
2:00 a.m.
Monday, March 26
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28
9:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 29
8:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 30
5:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 31
6:00 p.m.

Locate additional information about VBTV programs at www.vbgov.com/vbtv.

Also, tune into VBTV channel 46 and check the “In Touch” listings 12 noon and 6 p.m. daily.

20070317

Minutes for the March 13th Carolanne Farm Civic League Meeting

The meeting at Arrowhead Elementary School was called to order at 7pm by Cherese J. The Boy Scout Troop 499, under leader, Dave A, presented the colors followed by the pledge of allegiance. The number present at the meeting was 52.

Topic: Maintenance and Code Requirements for Existing Properties and Homeowners

Wells Freed (4th Precinct Supervisor 385-5722) and Faith Pittman (Inspector 385-8751) gave a power point presentation on Code Enforcement and Neighborhood Preservation. There are 22 inspectors working in 4 teams to regulate housing quality in our city. They monitor three categories: the property itself, the exterior of buildings, and the interior of structures. Infractions deal with safety. Rotting wood, falling fences, collapsing or dilapidated sheds, rotted trees in danger of falling, pools that harbor insects, electrical wiring, plumbing, overgrown grass or weeds, graffiti, and trash or junk can all be cited. A notice to comply is given and owners have about 30 days to do so. A question and answer session followed.

Topic: Treasurer's Report

Wayne T reported the current balance in the civic league treasury is $3147.09. There are 63 voting members as of February 28, 2007.

Topic: Crime Stats and Neighborhood Watch

Ginny P is seeking volunteers in her efforts to get neighborhood watch signs for neighborhoods in our area. A collection of 80% of the signatures in any area is required before a sign is given. A signature simply means that you will keep watch on your street and in your neighborhood and report suspicious acts. (385-5000) Volunteers pair up to go door-to-door in one area to gather signatures. A script and hand-outs are provided. You can also sign up for neighborhood watch at the civic league meetings.

Ginny also reported February's crime stats for our area. Carolanne Farms had 5 reported crimes and Arrowhead had 8. These included a stolen car, other larceny, destruction of property, runaways, and threatening bodily harm. There have also been signs of gang activity in our area. A question and answer session followed.

Topic: Restoration and Preservation Real Estate Report

Chairperson Debbie B gave out pamphlets that detailed recent sales and statistics for our area. This included general prices and days on the market for various pieces of real estate.
A typical townhouse went for $157,000 with 8 days on the market. A single-family home went for $250,000 with 35 days on the market.

Topic: History

John S gave a list of historical properties in our area along Witchduck Rd. and Princess Anne Rd. that are both being preserved and/or are in danger of being lost to construction. Some of these structures include the Caraway House, the Hudgins Farmhouse, the Overland House, Pleasant Hall, the Kemps Landing School, and the Kempsville Law Offices.

Jonn is preparing historical facts for the civic league to display at the History Fair on the Virginia Beach boardwalk this spring. He is also preparing a scrapbook of history memorabilia from our neighborhood that will be viewable at civic league meetings. Thank you, John!

Topic: Thanking our Volunteers!

Brenda B recognized and thanked our volunteers and businesses that have helped the civic league. Carrow Church has invited us to share in their spring eggstravaganza. Lucky Dogs Restaurant has donated hot dogs to children at the egg hunts. Other businesses have purchased ads in our newsletters. All are sincerely appreciated.

Topic: Eggstravaganza on April 7 from 10:00 to 2:00 at Carrow Church

Brenda A has been hard at work to make the eggstravaganza wonderful for our children and grandchildren. There will be 12 booths, egg hunts, and free food for the children at Carrow Baptist Church. Volunteers are still needed for this day. The community has really come together to make this a fun event. Please see the separate posting on this activity.

Topic: Upcoming Meetings

The April, May, and June civic league meetings will be held at Point of View Elementary School at 7pm. They will then return to Arrowhead Elementary. The April 10 meeting will feature butterfly gardens and a master gardener to offer tips for our specific area. There is also a safety fair for children upcoming on June 23 at Point of View School.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm and refreshments were provided.

Respectfully submitted, Carole B
Secretary of Carolanne Farm Civic League

20070314

Next Meeting Venue Change

Next meeting will be held on April 10th at Point of View Elementary School from7-9PM. The topic will be Butterfly Gardens. Please note all second quarter meetings will be held at Point of View Elementary School. Third quarter meetings will resume at Arrowhead Elementary.

Sign Missing

Hello All!

Please be on the lookout for me. The sign I placed on the corner of Coventry and Susquehanna is missing. If you see it somewhere in the neighborhood please bring it home to mama.

Thanks!

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March 13th Meeting Agenda

7:00-7:05 Welcome (Show of hands came to last meeting/Brought a Friend/
Neighborhood/Got Newsletter)
-Announce Girl Scout Cookies at End
- Introduce Boy Scout Troop 499 Scout Master Dave Alcorn

7:05-7:10 Troop 499 Lead Pledge and Colors

7:10-7:40 Maintenance Codes/Code Enforcement: From the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Code Enforcement Division presented by Wells Freed Code Enforcement Supervisor and Faith Pittman Code Enforcement Inspector.

7:40-8:00 Q and A: Code Enforcement

8:00-8:05 Treasury / Membership Report : Wayne T

8:05-8:10 Crime Stats and Neighborhood Watch: Ginny P/Jason

8:10-8:15 Q and A

8:15-8:20 Real Estate Report: Debbie B

8:20-8:25 Spring Eggstravaganza : Brenda A

8:25-8:30 History Report : John S

8:30-8:35 Volunteer Recognition: Brenda B

8:35-8:40 Advertising and Contact Info: Cherese
PO Box 62651 VB,VA 23466
* Blog http://www.cafcivicleague.blogspot.com/
- Pay Membership Dues /Vote
- Classified Ads
- Report Neighborhood Issues
-Updates
-Links to Services (ie:Street Light Outages/Report Crimes) Currently being update as the city revamped web site. NEW: Military Resource Link

8:40 Thank You For Coming–Girl Scout Cookies-Close
(Please stack your chair on the way out.)

Next Meeting Date: Tuesday April 10th
Topic: Master Gardener /Butterfly Gardens

8:40-9:00 Membership Sign Ups , Refreshments and Clean Up

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Meeting This Tuesday

We hope you will join us this Tuesday from 7-9PM at Arrowhead Elementary for our monthly meeting. The topic will be on Maintentance Codes and Code Enforcement.

*Remember April, May and June meetings will be held at Point of View Elementary after that meetings will resume at Arrowhead.

Hope to see you there!!!!!

FREEBIE For Military Families

Hello Military Families!

I have added a link for military resources. You will be taken to the Bluetails blog which is the command I am the Ombudsman for. If you see Bluetails you are in the right place. From here you will be able to access resources available to military families. Here is a great FREEBIE for military families in the month of March.

FREEdom Days
For Military Families at Virginia Air and Space Center

In honor of military appreciation, the Virginia Air & Space Center has dedicated the entire month of March as FREEdom Days. FREEdom Days include free exhibit admission, free crafts for kids, discounts on IMAX admission, free rides on Glacier Run, and 10 percent off at Imagination Station and Cosmic Cafe for military members and their families.
FREEdom Days available to veterans, active duty military, spouses, and dependents. Military ID must be shown to participate.

In addition, military families will receive free admission to the Hampton History Museum.
For more information, call 727-0900 or visit http://www.vasc.org./index.html.

20070308

"SPRING EGG-STRAVAGANZA" Donations

Please remember to bring all donations (plastic eggs or candy) to our next CL meeting, Tuesday, March 13th. Also, consider volunteering to man a booth. Thank you.

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"SPRING EGG-STRAVAGANZA" April 7th, Saturday

The polls are closed and the results are in....

With 89% YAH votes, I am excited to announce we will be partnering with Carrow Baptist Church and holding our "Spring Egg-stravaganza" on their grounds.

***Saturday, APRIL 7th***

Watch for more information to be posted. As time draws near, you'll also see it advertised on Carrow's marquis.

This invitation is open to the general public. Come meet the Easter Bunny, see a Fire truck, play games and win prizes. Your kids can challenge themselves to an obstacle course and moonwalk. We’ll have Easter Egg Hunts for children ages 1-4, 5-8, 9-12. We might even have an Ambulance, Race Cars, and a motorcycle! Your tummy will be happy because you will be able to enjoy a hot dog and refreshments. This is a festival you won’t want to miss!

If you would like to donate plastic eggs or wrapped candy, please bring them to our meeting Tuesday, March 13th. Also, we will need volunteers to help at the booths and others to help with clean up. If you would like to volunteer, please email the league at cafcivicleague@yahoo.com with "Spring Egg-stravaganza" in the subject line.

***All children must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent***

VOLUNTEER TODAY

Carolanne Farm Civic League Volunteer Form