Always check the FDA Events Calendar to see what's happening in the FAN! and around the City of interest to Fan Residents also check the Cultural & Social Happenings section below jump there now! Check the City's Public Calendar GO CITY >>

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October 25, 2008 VCU's 40th Anniversary Celebration in Monroe Park "Monroe Park Festival" 1968 marked an important turning point in the histories of the Medical College of Virginia and the Richmond Professional Institute as they merged to become Virginia Commonwealth University. This year, VCU is celebrating VCU's 40th anniversary and the important milestones that have helped shape who they are today, and their vision for tomorrow. Vote for your favorite band to play at the festival Vote My Band For more information visit VCU's 40th Anniversary web site Be a part of the celebration! Read FanFare Article in the July/August 2008 issue. For more information contact Jim Vigeant at veeg99@hotmail.com or 804-334-8334

It's not to early to start thinking about the 2008 Fan Holiday House Tour. Volunters needed! Email Terri Singleton FDA Party Patrol rolls into action for 2008! To report disturbances call 804-317-2840 or the police non-emergency Telephone # 646-5100 The new Super Can Ordinance when into affective March 3rd, 2008 If you leave your super can or recycle bin in the public right of way (on the sidewalk and in the alley) you may be fined up to $50 per day! So please move your super can and recycle bin to private property after trash collection. This is the neighborly thing to do!

 

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Students are returning to the Fan - and so are the roll-offs!

The Fan District Association in cooperation with the City of Richmond, Department of Public Works will again place roll-off dumpster's at the following location from July 25 to September 2
The roll-off dumpster's are for both residents and the move-in activity in rental properties around the Fan, no commercial dumping is allowed. 

Northwest corner of W. Grace St. and N. Mulberry on N. Mulberry
Southwest corner of Ryland and W. Grace on Ryland
Northwest corner of N. Morris and Grove on N. Morris
Northwest corner of N. Morris and W. Cary on N. Morris

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The Richmond Public Library Bi-Annual Book Sale
sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Public Library

Two big events coming up:
The first,
is the Drive-Thru Book Drive to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27.   The friends, will be collecting gently used books, CDs, DVDs, albums, and tapes.   It's a great time to clear out the shelves and donate to a good cause.   they will be set up on the loading dock behind the library to make it easy to drop and go.

The second,
is the Big Book Sale is Nov. 7, 8, and 10.   This is a terrific community event offering items of interest to all age groups.   We have everything from baby board books to rare limited editions.   The prices are unbelievable and all proceeds benefit the Richmond Public Library programs and collections. 

For detailed information on hours and logistics, please see the Richmond Public Library website:   http://www.richmondpubliclibrary.org

FDA Board Meeting

Check FDA Event Calendar for cut-off dates

The next scheduled FDA Board meeting is August 27, 2008** September 29, 2008 (October Meeting) November 3, 2008 December 1, 2008 ** Meeting date change 208 Strawberry Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 at 7:00 pm The meeting are help the Monday before the first Wednesday of each month. If you wish to make a presentation please fill out the FDA Presentation request form a minimum of 1-week prior to the meeting. Please see rules for presentations to the FDA Board FDA Presentation Request From

Agenda is usually posted ~ the Wednesday before the meeting Download Agenda in Word Format (.doc) The agenda is automatically downloaded from the FDA web server to your PC and the application is launched that is associated with .doc files all within your browser. Depending on your connection speed, PC Processor and available memory, this can take some time, please be patient. The Dates of all FDA Board Meeting is available on the FDA Event Calendar Zoning Cases Pending This months BZA Docket For a review of all zoning information >> click here

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Cultural and Social Happening in & Around the Fan

Virginia Center for Architecture More information >> click here Richmond Ballet More information and schedule >> click here	First Friday Art Walk Visit the art gallery's around town on the first Friday of every month! For more information >> click here	The Richmond Symphony is returning to The Fan For more information >> click here Science Museum of Virginia More information >> click here
William Byrd Community House More information about WBCH>> click here	Page Bond Gallery Check their web site for exhibits at www.pagebondgallery.com Art Works More Information >> click here	Cross Roads Art Center More information >> click here Quirk Gallery For more information >> click here

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FDA Community Grants Program & Process

The Fan District Association expects to have a limited amount of funds available each year to support civic associations, schools, garden clubs, and non profit foundations whose activities benefit the residents and neighborhoods encompassed by the FDA. In recent years we have provided grants for tree planting, to purchase permanent refuse containers, for street signage, to renovate the fountain in Monroe Park, and to enhance public school programs.

FDA Community Grants Definition, Process and Procedures

Applications can be submitted at any time during the year using this form. Questions prior to submission of an application should be directed to , of the FDA Grants Committee Chairman. 
Additional information can be found on the FDA Committee page under Community Grants.

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Don't Get Caught, you will go to Jail!
In addition, you will be required to pay restitution and perform community service.
The FDA offers a Reward for information leading to the arrest, and conviction of Graffiti Vandals.
If you see Graffiti in progress call 911 and report it. To have it removed call the Graffiti Hotline 646-1406 or enter a request in the Citizens' Request System
A Graffiti Removal release form is required for removal on Private Property
Graffiti Removal Release Form
Fax to 646-1424

$500 reward for the arrest and Conviction of the Graffiti Vandal using the tag "GOEST"
Contact Crime Stoppers 780-1000

For more information contact the Steve Nuckolls

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