NEWSLETTER JULY/AUGUST 2014
summer's here !
58th Festival of Arts at
Dogwood Dell
A new summer season of events at
Dogwood Dell amphitheatre is underway!
Join your neighbors for an exciting
variety of summer night entertainments
and diversions just down the street!
Schedule of performances inside.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 5th
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Rueger Playground
Enjoy an evening at the park with food,
music and conversation as we take part
in this popular nationwide event with
members of the community and our local
public safety officers. Details inside.
Richmond City Government Contacts
Police Non-Emergency 646-5100
Richmond Animal Control 646-5573
Crime Report – Anonymous 646-HELP
The Honorable Parker Agelasto, 5th District Councilman, [email protected], 646-6050
Council Liaison Ida Jones, [email protected], 646-5724
School Board Representative: Mamie Taylor, [email protected]
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President's Letter
Dear CCA Friends and Neighbors,
I’m very happy to be taking over as the newest president of the Caril-
lon Civic Association. Ed Andrews and Jim Beck did a wonderful job as
co-presidents over the past year, and I will surely rely on their expertise
to guide me as I transition into my new role.
There are a lot of exciting things going on in the Carillon neighborhood
this Summer. We have quite a few new residents, and I welcome you all
to our beautiful neighborhood! Whether you are new or have lived here
for years, I encourage you to get involved in the neighborhood and the
CCA. There are some great events coming up to help you meet neighbors
while enjoying the nice weather.
In the coming weeks, there will be numerous free concerts and theatre
performances at Dogwood Dell as part of the 58th annual Festival of Arts.
I also hope to see many of you on August 5th at National Night Out, a
barbecue for our neighborhood that also includes our local law enforce-
ment officers and city officials. These are both great opportunities to
meet some of our new neighbors, as well as to catch up with long-time
residents. I hope you all have a fantastic summer!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Latimer
NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
DOGWOOD DELL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
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NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
Congratulations are also due to the McFaddens on
the nomination of their house at 3233 Condie Street
as our June Yard of the Month. Neighbors appreci-
ate the effort to keep the street looking beautiful!
We encourage our Carillon neighbors to nominate
fellow residents for Yard of the Month by e-mail-
ing nominations to [email protected] or by
contacting Melissa Dilworth at 358-9279. The cho-
sen yard is acknowledged with a yard sign for the
month and a mention in the upcoming newsletter.
The CCA would like to congratulate the Butlers
of 3206 French Street on their home being cho-
sen as the CCA May Yard of the Month. The hard
work and diligence they have put in is obvious
and the results are gorgeous. Thank you!
CCA YARDS OF THE MONTH
The rescue and ongoing restoration of 125-year-old Marburg House at 3020
Rugby Road is the subject of a recent article in Richmond BizSense, “Byrd
Park Home Dodges Demolition” by Brandy Brubaker (6/17/14). The article
MaRBURG iN the news
discusses the recent history of events
regarding the property, including the
purchase of the land and the initial
plans to bulldoze the 1880s farm-
house. Current owner and leader of
the restoration effort William Lipps is
interviewed, saying he hopes to main-
tain the home’s original character.
“When you walk in, it feels old, it feels
grand.” Lipps says the Marburg House
is the Carillon’s oldest standing residence. You can find the article at
http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2014/06/17/byrd-park-home-dodges-demolition/
Discover more about Marburg and its history at marburghouse.com
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
On Tuesday evening, August 5th, the
CCA will hold one of our most popular
events, National Night Out, at Rueger
Playground behind John B. Cary Ele-
mentary School from 6 to 8 p.m.
All Carillon residents are invited to
attend this celebration of keeping our
neighborhood safe. It’s a great way
to meet new neighbors and catch up
with old friends. Live music, barbe-
cue and desserts will be on hand, as
well as visits from local government
representatives and members of the
police, fire and rescue departments.
If you’d like to volunteer to assist with
set-up, serving and clean-up for this
event, e-mail us for more information
DOGWOOD DELL SUMMER SEASON
The 58th Annual Festival of Arts
continues at Dogwood Dell through-
out the summer. Stroll over and enjoy
some of the free entertainment!
Thu Jul 10, 8:30 pm:
Elegba Folklore Society
Fri Jul 11, 8 pm:
David Esleck
Sat Jul 12, 8 pm:
English Channel
Sun Jul 13, 4 pm:
Gospel Festival
Fri Jul 25, 27, Aug 1, 2, 8:30 pm
Musical: “42nd Street”
Sun Aug 3, 8:30 pm
“Spite Marriage” (silent film & music)
Fri Aug 8, 8:30 pm:
Concert Ballet of Virginia
Sat Aug 9, 8:30 pm:
City Dance Theatre
Sat Aug 16, 3 pm:
Latin Jazz Festival
Sat Aug 30, 7 pm:
“Opera in the Park”, Virginia Opera
CCA donations 2013-2014
NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
DOGWOOD DELL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
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purus quam, sollicitudin sed.
congrats to the class of 2014!
On French Street, three fam-
ilies are proudly celebrating
new graduates from Thomas
Jefferson High School. Monay
Boisseau, daughter of the late
Fish Smith and Pam Boisseau
Smith, Julius Ricks, son of Ju-
lius and Delores Turner Ricks,
and Asia Vernon, granddaugh-
ter of Willard and Georgia
Houston, all completed their
high school careers on Mon-
day, June 9th. As senior class
SCA President, Monay ad-
Monay Boisseau
Julius Ricks
Asia Vernon
dressed the graduates and
guests during commencement
ceremonies. Ms. Boisseau
graduated with honors and
will be attending Old Dominion
University this fall, majoring in
Dance with a minor in Phys-
ical Therapy. Mr. Ricks will
attend J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College, pursuing
a major in Business Manage-
ment. Ms. Vernon will also be
attending Reynolds this fall,
majoring in Biology as part of
a two-year transfer program
to VCU to study Veterinary
Science. Please join us in
congratulating our young
neighbors on their already
substantial accomplishments
and wishing them the very
best with their future ambi-
tions! The success of our
young resdients is naturally
a special source of pride for
the whole neighborhood and
these three have given us
plenty to be proud about!
MEMORIAL GARDEN restoration
Among the lovely beautification projects recently sponsored by CCA is the reno-
vation of the memorial garden at the intersection of Rugby and Garrett. The land-
scaped bed of dogwood trees, holly bushes, and roses was completed in time to
mark the 30th anniversary of the site. On June 3, 1984, Carillon neighbors and
As noted in the recent commendation from the Virginia General Assembly, CCA has
a long tradition of philanthropy. Indeed, since 1972, our neighborhood association
has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars through proceeds earned from Arts
in the Park. Over 130 Richmond charities and service organizations, as well as our
local school, library, and park have benefitted.
This outstanding record of giving continues. Over this
past year, the CCA Board approved discretionary do-
nations to: John B. Cary School (Fall Festival); Historic
Garden Week (Westover Road event); Richmond Nativ-
ity Pageant; and City Parks and Recreation (repairing
the Byrd Park Tot Lot). And special grants, nominated
by Carillon neighbors, were awarded to three non-prof-
its: Richmond’s Blue Sky Fund (sending urban children
to summer camps and outdoor events); EnRichmond
(supporting Richmond City parks, recreation, and cultural arts events); and Child-
Savers/Memorial Child Guidance Clinic (providing comprehensive mental health
and childhood development services). Remember: your volunteer efforts at Arts in
the Park help our larger community in infinite ways. Thank you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
members of First Unitarian Universalist Church dedicated the garden in memory of
Corrine “Candy” Hecht, best known in the city as the longtime manager and emcee
of the Richmond Public Forum. The Sunset Avenue resident was among the found-
ers of the CCA and served as president of the Unitarian Church during the period
when it relocated to the Carillon neighborhood.
Congratulations to Asia, Julius, and Monay
and best wishes for the future!
New Neighbors
The CCA extends a warm welcome
to our newest arrivals in the Carillon
neighborhood:
Naureen Hyder and Jason Palmer
508 S. Sheppard.
Brendan Howard and Elise Stein
3204 Bute Lane
Our Thoughts and Sympathies
Our sympathy to the family of Rachel
Walker, a longtime resident of the
3200 block of French Street. Mrs.
Walker, who would have turned 90 in
August, died on May 30th. She was
the mother of Marie Johnson and
Edward Reed. She was preceded in
death by her son, Winston Reed, Jr.
and her husand, Willie Walker. Mrs.
Walker had ten grandchildren, sev-
eral great-grandchildren, and many
extended family. A well-known ad-
vocate of voter registration and civil
rights, Mrs. Walker received many
certificates and awards in recognition
of her efforts. She enjoyed travel,
among other interests and hobbies.
Mrs. Walker will be sorely missed by
her family and friends.
Condolences are offered to the family
of Joe Squire, Sr. of the 3200 block
of Douglasdale Road, who has died
at age 72. Joe was a member of the
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
and an avid golfer, receiving many
trophies in various tournaments.
The Squire family has resided in
the Carillon neighborhood for more
than 40 years. Joe was preceded in
death by his son, Joe Squire, Jr. He
is survived by his wife, Delores, and
two daughters, Anna Smith and Neja
White and by a large extended family,
including four grandchildren.
Longtime resident Samuel Archer
of 3122 Bute Lane passed away on
May 6. He was 70 years old. He
leaves behind his partner, Maria
Brown, her daughter Tamara Brown
and Tamara’s two children.We extend
our condolences to the family.
