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Dear Bellamy Woods Neighbors and Friends,

I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. I want to call your attention to several upcoming items. First, our new

fiscal year began on July 1st. So you should send in your membership for this year at this time. You can pay online

via our website or use the form attached to this newsletter to mail in your payment. We have our major

neighborhood event, Party in the Park set for September 10th. Food, prizes, and games for the kids will be provided.

Please come and participate. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 18th at 7

pm. Please watch the website for location. We are lining up a guest speaker and will also post that on the website

when we have it finalized.

John Sokolowski

President, BWCL

August 2017

www.bellamywoodscivicleague.org

Party in the Park Sunday 10 Sept 3-6 PM

Bellamy Woods Neighborhood Park

General Meeting Wednesday 18 Oct 7pm

Location TBD

Halloween Party Sunday 29 Oct 3pm

Bellamy Woods Neighborhood Park

IIP Photo Archive/flickr

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The purpose and object of the Bellamy Woods Civic League is to bring into organization the residents and

property owners of the Bellamy Woods area; to promote good fellowship and citizenship; to encourage the

interchange of ideas; and to further the best interests of this area in the City of Virginia Beach toward

beautification, recreation, sanitation, and safety of the residents and the protection of their property investments.

President John Sokolowski 495-4861

Vice President Erik Hart

Treasurer Nan Zhang 685-7282

Secretary Laura Mayo

At Large Director Richard Pearsall

Neighborhood Watch Dir. Erik Hart 351-6704

Special Projects Director Frank Gewet 495-1704

Student Board Associate

Block Captains (40 of them!) Current list, block map, and contact points are at www.bellamywoodscivicleague.org

Communications: John Sokolowski 495-4861

-Communications Committee Emily Holmes and Kevin Wallace

-Park Bulletin Board Vacant

-Website Richard Pearsall

Community Yard Sale Coord. Mary Beth Kirby

Halloween Party Megan Crain and Jacquie Gray

Party in the Park Erik Hart 351-6704

Landscaping Programs: Frank Gewet 495-1704

-Entrances & Park Garden Jane Lina and the Benedict, Tate, Snell and Waschbisch Families

Membership Director: Nan Zhang 685-7282

Bellamy Woods Civic League Board of Directors

Bellamy Woods Civic League Committee Chairs And Volunteers

Our Mission Statement, Since 1987

Do you have questions or

concerns? Contact your

BWCL Board at :

bellamywoodsvb@gmail.com

Bellamy Woods Community Party in the Park

Sunday Sep 10th

3 pm– 6 pm

Bellamy Woods Park

Come join your neighbors for an afternoon of comradery, games, and fun for the kids. BBQ will be

served by Smoked From Above, and there will be a bounce house and face painting for the children.

A series of field games and door prizes for those who compete and attend.

Join your friends and the Civic League in waiving goodbye to summer and welcoming the autumn!

We are still working to get the city to install a regular bike/walking path

from our neighborhood up to around the Providence Road Elementary

School area. The project did not get funded for 2017 but it is the City’s #1

priority for 2018 grant funding. We will keep you posted on the effort.

Update on Violet Bank Trail Project

Hurricane Preparedness

There were 15 named storms emanating from the tropics in 2016. For 2017, the Tropical Storm

Risk Consortium predicts there will be 14 named storms, six hurricanes and three major

hurricanes. Hurricane season runs from June to November. While no one can predict with perfect

accuracy when and where a hurricane will land, it is prudent for all residents of the southeast to

prepare to be without electricity and have the basic essentials on hand. The below list should

provide a start point to begin thinking about items to have on hand during storm season.

• Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and

sanitation

• Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert

• Flashlight

• First aid kit

• Extra batteries

• Whistle to signal for help

• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

• Manual can opener for food

• Local maps

• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

While being prepared to shelter is prudent, one must also consider when it may become

necessary to evacuate. Discuss with your family a plan to relocate inland if the State or City

determines an evacuation is necessary. Further information and resources from the National

Hurricane Center can be found here: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php

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Local Libraries

Did you know that Bellamy Woods is flanked by two wonderful libraries? Separated by only about

five miles, the Kempsville Area Library and the Tidewater Community College Joint Use

Library(JUL) offer an incredible spectrum of services, education, and recreation within a short

distance of our neighborhood. Both locations offer the standard retinue of books and media, while

providing a series of sponsored events. The JUL offers access to a college reference library

linked with the larger Virginia academic network. Below are some upcoming events the whole

family may enjoy:

1 Sep: Osmo Wonder Challenge

2 Sep: Fiber Arts: Knitting/Crochet

5 Sep: Teen Time: Gaming

9 Sep: Owl Pals Storytime & Crafts

10 Sep: Book Folding Birdcage

11 Sep: Resumes for Beginners

12 Sep: Just 2s Storytime

12 Sep: Preschool Clickers

12 Sep: Genealogy Book Club

12 Sep: Teen Time: Technology

13 Sep: 3s Please Storytime

13 Sep: Preschool Science

13 Sep: Chinese Mahjong

13 Sep: Preschool Story Time

14 Sep: Baby Rhyme Time

Kemspville Area Library Upcoming Events:

Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road (757) 385-2627

TCC Joint Use Library 1700 College Crescent (757) 822-7800

Bellamy Woods Neighbors & Friends

One of our neighbors created a Facebook page! While not administered by the Civic League, it is

a great place to connect, share information, and keep one another updated as to what is occurring

in the community. The BWCL will share information to this forum as part of the activities of the

Communications Committee. Take a look!

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Babysitting ~~ Lawn Care ~~ Pet Care ~~ Pool Care ~~ Tutoring ~~ Vacation Help/Plant Sitting

These young Bellamy Woods residents are seeking paid work – please consider them when help is needed:

Katelyn Anderson (16) Grade 11 Babysitting (Red Cross Cert.), Pet & Plant Care 379-1012 -or-

and Vacation help 818-5316

Vanessa Anderson (24) College Babysitting (Red Cross Cert.), Pet & Plant Care 618-2597

Vacation help, and Math Tutoring (grades 6-10)

Cate Hickman (15) Grade 10 Babysitting (Red Cross Cert.) 495-6075

These FREE listings are provided as a service to the community. Email the Editor to get listed or to submit updates.

Bellamy Woods Youth Services

Historic Kempsville Citizens Advisory Committee

If you are not aware, this committee has been responsible for much of the work going on to preserve the historical significance of the Kempsville area. They are an instrumental part of the work that is going on at the Princess Anne/Kempsville Rd. intersection. They have several committees that are working many issues for the area. Their latest meeting minutes are posted on our website if you are interested in more details.

Membership Year 2016-2017 Actual Approved Budget 7/1/16-3/31/17 2016-2017 Bank Balance March 31st $9,527.00 $9,932.00

Revenues 01 Membership Dues 5060.00 6,750.00 02 Donations (cash) 03 Other 20.00 04 Advertising Revenue 350.00 05 Donations In-Kind (non-cash _1800.00 300.00 Total Revenues $6,880.00 $7,400.00

Expenses Membership Benefits & Costs 10 Party in the Park 2,330.00 2,200.00 11 Halloween party 99.00 120.00 12 Membership invoice 281.00 300.00 13 Newsletters 320.00 1,300.00 17 Entrance Signs electricity 98.00 400.00 20 Beautification/Landscaping 154.00 465.00 21 Community Yard sale ad 30.00 22 Meeting Expenses 100.00 23 Neighborhood Directory 0.00 24 Web Site Support 20.00 150.00 28 Entrance Sign Repair 250.00 29 Bulletin Boards 50.00 30 Donations In-Kind Exp (non-cash) 1800.00 300.00

Other-Misc 60 VBCCO Dues 30.00 61 VBCCO Awards dinner 200.00 62 PTA Donations ($100/KHS, KMS, PES) 300.00 63 Insurance 475.00 500.00 31 Supp’l Event Insurance 350.00 350.00 64 Unrelated Business Income Tax 65 Office Supplies 236.00 150.00 66 Bank Charges 75.00 67 PayPal Charges 35.00 100.00 Total Operating Expenses $7,013.00 $7,370.00

Capital Improvements 105 Violet Bank Bikepath Fixture _______ Total Expenses - - - -

Bank Balance (current/projected) $9,674.00 $9,962.00

Insurance Reserve-Restricted Fund 2,000.00 Unrestricted Funds $7,674.00 $7,962.00 Respectfully prepared by Nan Zhang, BWCL Treasurer

Bellamy Woods Civic League Treasurer’s Report

Bellamy Woods Civic League Newsletter © 2017, all rights reserved. Published in print and online by the Bellamy Woods Civic

League ("BWCL"), a 501(c)(4) non-profit. Sponsorships and advertisements do not imply BWCL endorsement.

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Curbside Services of Virginia Beach

Trash and household waste are

collected from your curbside each

week. Here are some helpful tips to

keep in mind to help them provide

efficient service:

•Have containers and/or items for

pickup at the street between 5pm

the day prior to collection and 7am

the day of collection.

•Keep at least 3 feet of clearance

between your container and any other item, including your

recycle container!

•Cans that are overflowing will not be collected.

•Remove containers from public view at the end of collection

day.

•Clearly label your container with your address and record

your container’s serial number.

•Loose trash in can should be bagged to reduce litter.

•No other garbage will be collected outside the black can

except for yard waste.

•To report service problems, please call 385-4650 on your

collection day or by noon the following business day.

Pleased do not put the following items in your black cart:

•Remodeling and building materials, carpet, doors, toilets,

sinks, dirt, concrete, tires, paint cans, glass, propane tanks

or other hazardous materials.

• If you have dirt or concrete to

dispose of, they can be taken

to the Virginia Beach landfill,

where dirt will be used for

daily cover and concrete will be

crushed into stone for roadbeds,

thus reducing operating costs.

You can purchase new black

containers for $75 each, and blue

recycling containers are available

for free.

All refuse containers come with a 10 year warranty. If

during that 10 year time frame the container is damaged, we

will repair it free of charge. The warranty does not cover fire

damage or theft.

You may also use the web-site to schedule bulky item

collection - Google search “curbside services VBgov”

Landstown Transfer Station

Monday – Friday: 5am-5pm

Saturday: 7am-Noon

(757)-961-3986

www.SPSA.com

Bellamy Woods Civic League Newsletter Editor 1121 Selwood Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464

For more information, please visit

www.bellamywoodscivicleague.org or use your Smartphone to scan the QR code at right.

Sunday, Sep 10th (3pm) – Party in the Park. Bellamy Woods Park

Wednesday, Oct 18th (7pm) – General Meeting. Location to be decided

Sunday, Oct 29th (3pm) – Halloween Party. Bellamy Woods Park