Saving $’s With Historic Tax Credits

October 10, 2011

From our friend, neighborhood and Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates liason, Dustin Akers:

You are cordially invited to attend a ‘Hands-on Historic Rehab Tax
Credit Workshop on Saturday, November 12 as representatives from Hill
Studio PC and Old Southwest Inc. will explain how owners of historic
properties can take advantage of the Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax
Credit and the Virginia Rehabilitation Tax Credit.

Participants will learn how historic tax credits work, and how to
prepare the tax credit application through on-site training and mock
application.

Who should attend?
Business and home owners, community leaders, real-tors, contractors,
developers and anyone who wants to learn about how you can undertake a
historic tax credit application on your own.

Participation is limited to 27 people, accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis!

When: Saturday, November 12……….10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Jefferson Center……..L.L. Rice Room 541 located at Luck Ave.
SW

Cost: $10 (includes lunch) and registration is required

To register: Return the attached registration below form with payment
to Erica Taylor, City Planner II, City of Roanoke Dept. of Planning,
Building & Development 215 Church Ave. SW, Room 166, Roanoke, VA 24011.
Enclose check for $10 made payable to City of Roanoke.

(See attached file: 2011 rev tax credit workshop save the date.pdf)

This workshop is presented by: Hill Studio PC and Old Southwest Inc. and
is sponsored by::
* City of Roanoke
* Old Southwest Inc.
* Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation, Inc.

For additional information, contact Erica Taylor by calling 540.853.1522
or
by email to: erica.taylor@roanokeva.gov


Grandin Chillage

September 22, 2011

Live music, drinks, friends, fun!  Next Friday, Sept 30, 5:30 to 9:30 pm in Grandin Village


Spelling Bee World Series

September 22, 2011

From our friend Christina Nifong:

WHO: High schoolers and adults, school teams, book clubs, church groups, civic clubs, office and business teams, faculty, and others in teams of 3 individuals.

WHAT: Spelling Bee World Series!
(Every team “comes to bat” 9 times.
Spell it right and hit a home run!)

WHEN: Tuesday, October 25th at 6pm

WHERE: Christ Lutheran Church, corner of Grandin Rd. and Brandon Ave.

WHY: To support Literacy efforts in the valley

HOW: Call 265-9339 for more info and to register


GRCCL – Sept 8 meeting cancelled

September 7, 2011

Due to a confluence of events, GRCCL’s September meeting, scheduled for this Thursday, is cancelled. The next meeting will be Thursday, November 10 at 7 pm. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.


Block Party and Street Fair: Sunday, May 22 2:00 to 5:00 pm

May 20, 2011

Magicians, jugglers, face painting, hot dogs, kids’ activities, music, bands, chess matches, food and drinks. Enjoy the best of Raleigh Court at our annual Block Party in Grandin Village. Also, check out the car show at Grandin Road Pure Station. Co-sponsored by the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League and the Grandin Village Business Association. Best of all. . .it’s FREE and everyone’s invited.


Help with the Big Move

May 20, 2011

Two well loved Grandin Village shops will be moving starting on Tuesday, May 24, and they’ve put out a call for help. Too Many Books is moving into the building owner Linda Steadman bought several months ago. It’s two blocks up on Grandin and currently houses New to Me and Designs on Grandin.

New to Me will be moving two blocks down Grandin into space owned by Reid’s Fine Furniture. All of which means a carefully choreographed logistical dance. And a lot of stuff to pack and unpack.

New to Me, because it’s a consignment shop, has been able to reduce its inventory. Linda is struggling with too many books—she’s still unsure how she’s going to fit everything into her new space. She’ll be using the New to Me space and part of the second floor of the new building, but it’s going to be really tight. Eventually, when the lease runs out on the salon which occupies part of the first floor, she’ll be able to expand there.

Both Linda and Jenny have been long-term supporters of Raleigh Court and Grandin Village. Now’s the chance to return the favor.

When and Where: Starting at 10:00 on Tuesday, May 24, both shops need help with packing up their inventories. They’ll need help all day Tuesday and probably on Wednesday. Just drop by when you can—and wear old clothes.


May meeting

May 9, 2011

A quick reminder about our May meeting, this Thursday at 7 pm.

Want to go on a “Staycation” this summer? Try One of Roanoke City’s Local Museums

If you’re looking for something cool to do with the kids on a hot day or entertaining out of town guests, try visiting one of our local museums. David Mickenburg, executive director of the Taubman Museum of Art, and Jeanne Bollendor, executive director of the History Museum of Western Virginia and the O. Winston Link Museum, will be speaking at our next meeting, and will fill us in on the latest at their respective organizations.

Join us at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 12 for a discussion about some great places to visit right here in Roanoke. Location: Raleigh Court Child Development Center, formerly Raleigh Court Elementary School, off Grandin Road.


Know Thy Neighbor

April 17, 2011

Good piece in today’s Roanoke Times Opinion section…

http://www.statesman.com/opinion/lovenheim-social-experiment-know-thy-neighbor-1392112.html


Show Off Your Prized Car at the Block Party

April 15, 2011

Have an interesting car or other vehicle? Join the informal car show at this year’s Block Party and Street Fair. Organized by Bill Millner at Grandin Road Automotive, the show will take place at the Grandin Road Pure Station during the neighborhood block party on Sunday afternoon, May 22.

It’s all for fun, so there are no entry fees or judging. Call Bill at 344-8121 during weekday business hours if you want to participate. And if you just love cars, be sure to wander up to the Pure Station during the Block Party.


Upcoming Events

April 7, 2011

Check out our News and Events page  for a list of upcoming neighborhood events and activities…

www.grccl.org


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