Freemason Street Area Association November 2016

FREEMASON NEWS THE BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE FREEMASON STREET AREA ASSOCIATION

November FSAA Meeting Wednesday, 11/16. All are welcome!

Wednesday, NOV. 16 Blocker YMCA at 7:00pm

Ashley Johnson and Erin Quigley from SevenVenues will present on the J & A Harbour Race.

Chuck Rigney, Director of Economic Development will have an informative presentation as well.

Open to the public. New members welcome. Come join us!

Freemason Street Area Association Membership

Dues: Family $10, Business $50, Condo Assoc. $100

Make checks payable to FSAA. Mail to: Jack Kavanaugh, 312 College Place, Norfolk, VA 23510 □New Member □Returning Member

Name:_____________________________ Address:_________________________________________

Phone:_________________ Email:____________________ Website (Business): ___________________

FSAA Board of Directors

President: Jack Kavanaugh 373-6464 VP: Virginia Van de Water 625-1416

Treasurer: Shirley Ward (Pier Pointe) 622-6332 Secretary: Betty O’Garr (FM Harbor) 373-2936

General Members:

Jeff Brown 623-6555 Randy Lyall 647-2766

Geraldine Roth 627-0652 Leslie Friedman 625-4137

Michael McCartney 439-6141 Spencer Darrow (River Park) 965-3493

Marie Torrans (Archers Walk) 714-8600 Victoria Pickett (FM Place) 376-2996

Madeline Sly (HP/Pagoda Found.) 623-1949 Buster Wilson 626-3492

Jennifer Cordovana 623-1569 Sarah Whiting 622-5323

Terry Scholl 625-1226 Greta Gustavson (Pilot House) 627-0031

Volunteers needed from:

Tazewell Place Jamestown

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Happy Holidaze to all. Again, this year we have lots going on in one of the Top Ten neighborhoods in the USA. Huge day coming up on Saturday the 19th when we see the 5K race come through between 0730 and 0900, Put up the Holiday Bows from 0900 to 1100, and go see the annual Grand Illumination Parade at 1900 (7pm for some!) Then on Sunday we see the end of the Half Marathon come through between 0900 and Noon.

Please carefully review the article on the last page so you know if you live on certain streets to make sure you move your cars so they won’t be towed

this year. Note the City has opened the York Street garage for free.

Please come out and join us at 9 AM on Saturday the 19th to help hang our traditional bows. We will meet in Freemason Green (Poopie Park to some) to fluff the bows and then fan out with ladders to hang them on our Street Lamps. Coffee and donuts will be available.

Our General Meeting will be on Wednesday the 16th at 7PM at the YMCA on Bute Street. Speakers will be Chuck Rigney, Director of Economic Development and folks from the City and J & A Racing to brief the weekend races and

A Message from the President

Don’t forget that not picking up pet litter is a misdemeanor offense and is punishable by a fine of up to $500. Please carry plastic bags, paper towels or a pooper scooper when walking your pet. Note also that City Ordinance requires that pets are leashed and under control at all times.

Local Contacts

Norfolk CARES Assistance Center: 664-6510

www.norfolk.gov/311CallCenter HealthyNeighborhoods@norfolk.gov

Curb, sidewalk or pothole repairs 823-4050

Recycling 441-1347 Bulk Waste Collection 441-5813

Street flooding 823-4000 Traffic signal service 664-7300

Keep Norfolk Beautiful 441-1347 Polluting Hotline for illegal dumping 441-2536

Damaged and faded signs 823-1223

Blair Middle School 628-2400 Maury High School 628-3344

Taylor Elementary School 628-2525 Police Non-emergency 441-5610

Health Department 683-2700 Slover Library 664-7323

Animal Protection 664-7387

New! Norfolk Boxing Center and in this corner…

Throughout its history, the boxing program in Norfolk has had not one, but two Olympic coaches, as well as contenders and nationally ranked boxers. And now, these hard-working athletes are getting a state-of-the-art facility in which to train! The Norfolk Boxing Center, at 13,000 square feet, is housed in Harbor Park and boasts two U.S.A. Boxing regulation-sized competition rings, double the number of bags, stadium-style seating for hosting an audience, and the capacity to host larger shows and championship bouts. This world-class facility is a project by the City of Norfolk Dept. of Recreation, Parks, and Open Space, and is open to the public! Be sure to check it out.

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2016 Holiday Decorating Competition

Holiday Events

at Chrysler Hall: Nov. 18-19: Annie The Musical Nov. 26: Home Alone Film with Live Symphony from VSO Dec. 2-4: The Nutcracker Dec. 16-18: Elf the Musical

Nov. 18-19: Run or cheer at Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon & 5K

Nov. 19: Pagoda LightFest Celebration at 7pm. Be sure to go before the Illumination Parade! Lightfest runs through Dec. 31.

Nov. 19-Dec. 31: Dickens’ Christmas Towne at the Half Moone Center

Dec. 7-24: Virginia Stage Company’s A Christmas Carol at the Wells Theatre. Times vary.

Dec 7: Kenny Rogers at the Ted Constant

Dec 9-10: “Home for the Holidays” USO-style show at the Wisconsin. More than 70 performers! 6pm & 8 pm

Do you like to show off your decorating skills and holiday spirit? On Saturday, December 17th, members of the FSAA board will walk through the neighborhood and select the properties that are best decorated. Due to the make-up of our neighborhoods, recognition will be awarded to residential homes, condo buildings (sorry, no individual balconies), and commercial buildings. The use of natural materials is preferred. We look forward to seeing the neighborhood decorated for the holidays!

Start decorating for the annual competition!

32nd Annual Grand Illumination Parade

November 19, 2016 7pm Free & Open to the Public

Rain or Shine The parade kicks-off with the illumination of the downtown skyline. Then enjoy the premier holiday parade in the region featuring spectacular floats, marching bands, giant balloons, dancers and Santa himself.

The parade is the kick-off event of Holidays in the City, six-weeks of celebration and holiday events and activities in Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth.

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The 5K and Kid’s Race will take place on Saturday, 19 November, from 8am-10am. There will be an estimate 6,500 people running and watching this great event! Here’s the important vehicle removal nformation for Saturday: . Signs posted at the beginning and end of each block do apply to the entire block.

Location

Times Duke Street - W. Bute Street to W. Freemason Street

Southbound SAT 3am - 10am

W. Bute Street - Duke Street to

Dunmore Street

Both Directions SAT 3am - 10am

W. Tazewell Street - Harbour Street to

Boush Street

Both Directions SAT 3am - 10am

Dunmore St. – York Street to College

Place Southbound SAT 3am - 10am SUN 3am - 12pm

College Cross – College Place to W.

Tazewell Street Northbound SAT 3am - 10am SUN 3am - 12pm

W. Tazewell Street – College Cross to Harbour Street

Both Directions

SAT 3am - 10am SUN 3am - 12pm

Waterside Drive will be restricted by 5:30a. Entire course will be secured and under police control from approx. 7:30a-10a. Expect traffic delays. Waterside Drive from Main Street to Martin’s Lane will remain closed until approx. 12:30p on Sunday, November 19th

Below are the removals affecting Freemason for the Half Marathon on Sunday, November 20:

Location

Times Dunmore St. – York Street

to College Place Southbound SAT 3am - 10am SUN 3am - 12pm

College Cross – College Place to W. Tazewell Street Northbound

SAT 3am -10am SUN 3am - 12pm

W. Tazewell Street – College Cross to Harbour

Street

Both Directions

SAT 3am - 10am SUN 3am - 12pm

Harbour Street - Tazewell Street to Brooke Avenue Southbound SUN 3am - 12pm

Brooke Avenue - Harbour Street to Boush Street

Both Directions SUN 3am - 12pm

Harbor Lights 5K and Half Marathon: Important parking information Restaurants Open for

Thanksgiving

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Downtown favorites!

219 American Bistro 11am-8pm

456 Fish

11:30am-8pm

Big Easy Oyster Bar 11:30am-8pm

Byrd and Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse: noon-8pm

Omar’s Carriage House

1pm-8pm

Shula’s 347 11am-11pm

Texas De Brazil

11am-3:30pm & 4-9:30pm

Todd Jurich’s Bistro 11am-3pm

Baxter’s: 7pm-late

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November NewsletterPresident: Jack Kavanaugh 373-6464VP: Virginia Van de Water 625-1416Treasurer: Shirley Ward (Pier Pointe) 622-6332Secretary: Betty O’Garr (FM Harbor) 373-2936General Members:Jeff Brown 623-6555Randy Lyall 647-2766Geraldine Roth 627-0652Leslie Friedman 625-4137Michael McCartney 439-6141Spencer Darrow (River Park) 965-3493Marie Torrans (Archers Walk) 714-8600Victoria Pickett (FM Place) 376-2996Madeline Sly (HP/Pagoda Found.) 623-1949Buster Wilson 626-3492Jennifer Cordovana 623-1569Sarah Whiting 622-5323Terry Scholl 625-1226Greta Gustavson (Pilot House) 627-0031Volunteers needed from:Tazewell PlaceJamestownEmail OCS1062@cox.net for more info!FSAA Board of DirectorsNovember FSAA MeetingWednesday, 11/16. All are welcome!

New! Norfolk Boxing Centerand in this corner…A Message from the PresidentNovember 19, 2016 7pmFree & Open to the Public Rain or ShineThe parade kicks-off with the illumination of the downtown skyline. Then enjoy the premier holiday parade in the region featuring spectacular floats, marching bands, giant balloons, dancers and Santa himself.

2016 Holiday Decorating CompetitionHarbor Lights 5K and Half Marathon:Important parking information

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