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June Program – BCL Officer Elections &a Legislative Update by Delegate Paula Miller

We again welcome back Paula Miller, a good friend, long time supporter of the Bayview Civic League, and our representative for the 87th District in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2005. Paula serves on House Committees: the Militia, Police and Public Safety; and Science and Technology. She has sponsored bills about transportation, public safety, education and other issues important to us all.Also, we will elect our officers for the fiscal year, July 2009 – 2010. In May, the officers election committee presented their slate and membership voted unanimously to nominate:

President: Linda Lundquist Recording Secretary: Sylvia Ross1st Vice-president: Aaron Ellis Treasurer: Gena Goodnough2nd Vice-president: Sam Maddox Newsletter Editor: Jeannie WilsonCorresponding Secretary Susan Jones

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 9th, at 7:30 pm. Vote for your new team. Bring a dish for the social if you want and don’t forget to bring a friend!

Have a GREAT SUMMER!

• Police Officers visit

• Del. Paula Miller

• Election of officers

• Upcoming events

• Networking social

Our Mission:Neighbors helping

neighbors for the good of our community. Together we make things better.

June 9thMeeting Agenda:

Bayview Civic LeagueMeets 2nd Tuesday of each month September through June

7:30 pm at 1601 E. Bayview Boulevard, Norfolk (Christ United Methodist Church)

Special Summer Staycation Edition.There’s lots of news to share and you’ll find plenty of it inside. But sandwiched in this edition will be many article on places and events –practically in your own back yard. Walk the beach, have a picnic, see a show, read a good book or just smell the flowers. Our city has something going on to make having a staycation a real pleasure. So stay home and enjoy! (The BCL summer events are on page 6.) See you out there!

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Clean and Safe NeighborhoodNorfolk CARES Assistance Center 664-6510

website: www.norfolk.gov/311CallCenteremail: HealthyNeighborhoods@norfolk.gov

Ocean View Project Team 441-17848132 Shore Drive (Pretty Lake Permit Office)

Report these issues: Health: Pet area/yard not cleaned regularly, rodents, tall grass/weeds, biting or abused/neglected animals; Zoning: Parking on grass in front yard area, commercial vehicles/equipment parked in residential areas, boat or camper in front of house, inoperable vehicles; Waste Management: Dead animals, improper curbside disposal; Other Issues: Streets, lights, sidewalks, curbing, traffic signals or street signs, wetlands, dunes...

Non-emergency number 441-5610

for Police, Jail, Animal Control, and suspected criminal activity.

PUBLIC WORKS PHONE NUMBERSCurb and Sidewalk Repairs 823-4050Damaged & Faded Signs 441-5818Ditch Maintenance 823-4000Potholes 823-4050Recycling 441-1347Refuse Collection 441-5813Street Flooding 823-4000Street Light Outages 1-888-667-3000Keep Norfolk Beautiful 441-1347

All Emergencies- call 911 Animal Protection 664-7387Health Department 683-2700Rabies Control 683-2712Pretlow Library 441-1750Voter Registrar 664-4353Bayview Elementary School 531-3030Oceanair Elementary School 531-3095

President Dranan Sparks 588-24561st VP Ron Wilson 588-30912nd VP Jimmy Hooper 587-6209Corres Sec’y Susan Jones 587-9586Rec Sec’y Sylvia Ross 583-4664Treasurer Gena Goodnough 588-8131Editor Jeannie Wilson 588-3960Ways and Means - Advertising for Bulletin Susan Jones 587-9586Communications - Bulletin Distribution Anita Unger 587-3405

Membership Linda Lundquist 588-3960Environment & Beautification Eileen Sparks 588-2456 Refreshments Pat Davidson 587-3219 Margie Hodges 587-9527SACCC Community Awareness Coordinator Ron Wilson 588-3091Zoning Benny Smith 718-9595Area Preservation Claire Jones 587-2203Youth & Recreation Sylvia Ross 583-4664Printer ANW Publications 588-8642

Civic League Board

Local Contacts

The purpose of the Bayview Bulletin is to communicate information to Bayview Civic League members, supporters, and neighbors. Front page artwork contributed by Bill Wagner. Bulletin contents are considered property of Bayview Civic League. Articles within the bulletin reflect personal viewpoints of the authors and are not necessarily the views of advertisers or the Bayview Civic League. The Bayview Civic League is apolitical and does not endorse any candidates for political office. www.mybclonline.com

Bayview Civic League Goes GreenBayview Civic League believes that reducing any environmental impact is a

worthy goal. To further this goal, the Bayview Bulletin is printed on recycled paper.

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Thank you Bayview for giving me the honor of being your Civic League President. The past three years have been very challenging while at the same time very rewarding. I came into this office with a lot of ideas and goals, many of which were realized, though some were not. I will admit that there is some disappointment in not achieving everything I set out to. And, there were a few bumps along the way. But, I do leave with the satisfaction of knowing that I did my best and am very proud of my accomplishments and those of the BCL during my tenure. While not trying to sound like I’m tooting my own horn (well, maybe just a little beep), I do want to recognize some accomplishments I am most proud of:

The BCL is now on the information superhighway with the development of our civic league web site. If you haven’t visited it lately, well then you should because there is a wealth of information, contacts, links, calendar of events, and an electronic copy of the Bayview Bulletin. We established SACCC (Senior, Animal, Child, Code and Crime Watch), expanding the traditional block watch system to a community wide awareness program, including email alert messages. The Community Service Scholarship was awarded to our first recipient in 2008, rewarding a graduating high school senior for community service and volunteerism. We added an annual Eco-Fair to compliment our regular litter cleanups, helping to educate us in ways we can easily, and affordably, become a greener and healthier community. The BCL received an Environmental Stewardship Award from the Norfolk Environmental Commissions for our efforts in rivers and waterways protection in Bayview. Our annual Holiday Party and the Summer Picnic grows and improves with every year. The improvements to the traffic triangle at Fisherman’s Road and Chesapeake Boulevard is nearing completion (although very slowly). And of course this newsletter, the Bayview Bulletin, continues to be the most outstanding civic league publication in the city.Now, I don’t pretend that these are solely my accomplishments. None of these would have happened without the efforts of the entire Board of Directors and Officers. I thank each and every one of you, past and present, for the support given me and for your hard work on behalf of the BCL and our community. I look forward to continuing our work together. I also leave this position with the comfort of knowing it is in very good hands, thank you Linda and good luck in the coming year.I take my last sign-off as President with one more thank you, that being for my wife, Eileen, for her hard work both behind the scenes and front and center. I could not have done any of this without your help, support and love.Dranan Sparks

✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ From the President ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬

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This summer, Sheriff Bob McCabe, the Norfolk Sheriff Foundation and the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office offer FREE opportunities to protect, encourage and reward Norfolk’s children! Norfolk Youth Football Camp @ Powhatan Stadium Registration deadline is June 15th

• Football camp for Norfolk children ages 10 to 14 to learn fundamental skills and drills• Celebrity mentors share tips and success stories• Thursday, June 25th , 9am – 3pm

June 26th, 9am – 3pmJune 27th, 9am – 1pm

• Limited transportation available• Call 757-328-3985 or visit www.norfolkfootballcamp.org for more information.

Camp Reward @ Camp E.W. Young August 17, 18 and 19th, 8am – 4pm Registration deadline is August 3rd

• Three fun-filled days of activities, sports and entertainment – just for kids• Designed for a select group of 10-14 year olds with proven success in school, sports and/or citizenship• Activities include swimming, basketball and putt putt golf• Invited speakers include crime prevention specialists, music producers, a ventriloquist and image consultants• Call 757-664-4979.

9th Annual Youth Safety Week, 9th August 23 – 29th

• A week focused on protecting and educating all children• Norfolk Sheriff’s Office staff will provide DMV quality IDs for kids with current photo, height, weight and

fingerprints at various locations in the City• Crime prevention specialists will visit camps and community groups to promote youth safety• Call 757-664-4979.

Keep your communities kids on the right track for safety and success.

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Norfolk Police Calm a Troubled NeighborhoodBecause of the recent home invasions (April 27 and 28) in our neighborhood, a contingency led by Chief of Police Bruce Marquis (shown right) from the Norfolk Police Department attended our May meeting. Their purpose was to update our membership on the status of the investigations and to answer our concerns about these incidents. The police answered questions in depth for over seventy members of the BCL in attendance.Our Crime Prevention Officers (shown below) assure us that the lone suspect, Brian Jordan from the 1800 block of Croyden Ave., has been arrested and charged with robbery and malicious wounding in the incident on Cape View Avenue. Jordan is considered a person of interest in the home invasion on Sunset Avenue. Charge have not been made, as the forensic evidence is being fully analyzed. Because he may be a danger to the community, Jordan, age 29, will not be released from jail before his trial.

Editors Note:Violence in general is something that is an anathema to me. My Mother used to say that resorting to violence is the haven for the uneducated and unenlightened. Civilized people use words not swords to settle their disagreements. The “choice” to live a life of violence would never occur to me. But these acts were not born from a disagreement. There was no score to settle. These were impersonal acts by a heartless stranger preying on those who are ill equipped to defend themselves. I think the random aspect of this particular kind of crime affects me most. Any one of us could have felt this wrath in our own lives. We live in the same neighborhood. We watch the same TV shows. We find ourselves in unguarded moments. In this kind of situation, trust and generosity are weaknesses–not strengths. These acts are designed to frighten us and isolate us from each other.I weep for the Wheeler family. I wish for the recovery of Anna who is still in the hospital. I pray for all who were smitten by these incursions to find peace. I pray for the community to heal this wound. We must not give in to this thug. We can not let his ilk undermine our community. I am thankful to live in a neighborhood where many want to reach out to each other. Let us take this opportunity to reach out once again, bind together, and create though our union a stronger, more resilient community. In honor of the victims let us each watch our neighborhood more closely, be ready to lend a hand to each other and try as best we can to keep each other a little bit safer. – Jeannie Wilson (Learn the latest news on our website: mybclonline.)

The BCL membership in attendance voted unanimously

to make a gesture of support for the victims. Join with Bayview Civic League and honor them

with a donation of time or money to Calvin Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 2901 E.

Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23518 and/or The Episcopal Church of the Advent Food

Pantry, 9629 Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23518.

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✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ SACCC ENROLLMENT FORM ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬Senior Watch, Animal Watch, Child Watch, Code Watch, and Crime Watch

Be a part of Bayview Civic Leagueʼs community watch program and help improve our neighborhood. Fill out the information below to be be contacted by email about community alerts, events, and activities. You

do not have to participate in all elements of the program, but we hope you will.Name ______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________Email __________________________________________________________________________________Address ________________________________________________________________________________Comments ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact: Call: Ron Wilson, Program coordinator at 588-3091 or email at bookman3@cox.net Mail to: SACCC Watch Program; PO Box 8707, Norfolk, VA 23503

Virginia Zoo introduces Oscar, its new male red panda - The Virginia Zoo’s red panda, Yin, is known for her great escapes, but she may have found a reason to stay close to home – a male red panda named Oscar. Yin became well known when she arrived at the Virginia Zoo two years ago and quickly learned how to escape from her open air exhibit – making two well publicized break outs. After the exhibit was modified, Yin settled into her new home, but visitors are still charmed by her moxie. Oscar and Yin are part of an international Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to manage the captive breeding programs of endangered species. Other SSP animals at the Virginia Zoo include the African lions, ground hornbills and eastern bongos. “Yin and Oscar are really the first of our Asian animals to be exhibited,” says Bockheim. “We’re looking forward to finishing construction of our Trail of the Tiger exhibit in late 2010 and introducing Hampton Roads to more of the exotic, amazing and endangered animals from Asia. Our goal is not only to entertain and educate guests about the rich natural resources of this astonishing continent, but to help raise awareness of the need for conservation outreach to protect the fragile habitats of these magnificent animals.”

Water Bill Woes?Norfolk’s LIFELINE Can Help

The Lifeline Program was initiated by the City of Norfolk in 1999 to help Norfolk citizens avoid disruption in water services. Lifeline offers financial assistance to low-income senior citizens, families and individuals to provide relief from the combined services utility bill. Norfolk’ Departments of Human Services and Utilities work together to provide Lifeline information and assistance. Eligible residents may receive: • Bill Assistance - Maximum annual assistance of $270 in the form of a non-refundable payment to Hampton Roads Utility Billing Service (HRUBS) in your behalf. • Plumbing Repairs Assistance - Maximum annual assistance of $500 for plumbing repairs to licensed plumbers on behalf of owner occupants. Lifeline applications are available at the Department of Human Services, HRSD, and at the Department of Utilities, or you may request an application by mail. Completed applications may be returned by mail or in person to the Department of Utilities or any Department of Human Services location. For eligibility guidelines or to request an application, call 664-6035 or 664-6311.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in NORFOLKKeeping the pride citywide Tuesday, August 4 5:30 PM The Celebration begins at Ingleside Church, 925 Ingleside Road, with a kick-off ceremony and parade through the neighborhood. It continues with a picnic for participants and neighbors.. Ingleside Elementary and Ingleside Recreation Center For more information, call 664-6937.

BCL SUMMER EVENTS – a to do list for the community

1.NOW: Subscribe to our “News for Bayview” weblog. Itʼs the best way to keep informed.2.July 4th: The BCL will continue the tradition with a flag distribution to households. We will contact those who did it last year. 3.July 25th: Christ UMC Church “Freebie Day.” More info will be posted online.4.August 2nd: FREE– 6th Annual BCL Summer Picnic! Celebrates National Night Out. See the flyer, pg. 13! Mark the date. Post it on your fridge.Want to help? Got a problem? Contact any

BCL board member for help.P.S. Donʼt forget to RECYCLE!

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FREEVeterinary Services

Adoption saves a life, but spaying and neutering saves hundreds. This is the philosophy behind the Animal Rescue of Tidewater's (ART) “Ocean View Project”, the beginning stages of a new spay/neuter initiative that aims to reduce euthanasia rates and shelter intakes in Norfolk by reducing the supply of cats of dogs. ART has combined forces with PETA’s SNIP (Spay and Neuter Immediately, Please!) mobile, a mobile clinic that offers free or low-cost sterilization and vaccination services across Hampton Roads. With funding from ART, the SNIP-mobile is providing free spay and neuter surgeries and free rabies vaccinations to Ocean View residents. Other services and products such as vaccines, micro chipping, and preventative medicine are available at low-cost. With the help of residents, ART is also performing TNR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release) on stray cats in the area.The benefits of this program are numerous. Spaying and neutering not only reduces the amount of animals needlessly destroyed, but it also reduces strain on city resources, eliminates many behavioral problems in pets, improves the health and longevity of pets, and enhances the community.Call PETA for an appointment at 622-7382 (ext. 3). For more information about ART, visit artanimals.orgFor more information about PETA's SNIP mobile, visit www.helpinganimals.com/about_snip.asp Sally Valk | Animal Advocate

Personal Lines & Commercial LinesPersonal Automobile, Homeowners, Renters, Umbrella, Flood, Jewelry, Fine Arts, Boat, Jet-Ski Business Owner Programs, Professional Liability, General Liability, Employment Practices Liability Commercial Automobile, Fleet Programs, Truckers, Contractors, Bonds-ALL TypesWorker’s Compensation, Umbrella, Commercial Boat, Charter VesselCondominium Associations, Apartments, Waterfront Properties-NO PROBLEM

Life & Health Products & Services Personal Life, Health, Disability, Dental Plans, and Long Term Care Group Health, Life, Dental, Disability, and Vision Self-Insured Planning and Design, Key Person Life for Business Supplemental Insurance - Aflac/Colonial Medicare Supplements/Advantage Plans/Part D Plans

This is not an all-inclusive list of insurance products offered. Insurance products offered in multiple states subject to coverage and market availability. We are currently licensed to write insurance in the following states: VA, PA, MD, WV, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, and NV.

Phone 757.855.3151 • Fax 757.855.1567Personal Lines Contact: Brandi Dickinson, Email: brandi.dickinson@ashleyins.com

Commercial Lines Contact: Janis Villela, Email: janis.villela@ashleyins.comLife & Health-Individual or Group Contact: Ryan Pepple, Email: ryan.peeple@ashleyins.com

Website: www.ashleyinsuranceagency.com834 Widgeon Road • Norfolk VA 23513

"There is no such thing as a difficult dog, only an inexperienced owner.” ~ Barbara Woodhouse

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Triple Event!See the

Grand opening of Norfolkʼs renewedTown Point Park!Picnic on the 4th!

andHarborfest!

All in one great weekend!

July 3rd thru July 5thHarborfest®

Then just keep coming back. Norfolk is the place for entertainment in the summertime.

Get Ready to Party!

Ocean View Beach Park is another great “staycation” destination. Start with the Sunday evening sunset sounds of Big Bands On The Bay. Don’t miss The Shore Thing Concert and Independence Day Celebration complete with a huge fireworks display. Other events include the recent Memorial Day Tribute and the Friday after-work beach party and music concert series, Thank Goodness It’s Ocean View, (TGOV). These events are FREE and everyone is welcome. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair.The Bayview Civic League is pleased to be a “Bluefish” level sponsor for events this summer at OVBP. Brochures and schedules are available around town and on the web at www.festevents.org. Events are also noted on our website calendar at www.mybclonline.com.

The Bob Dylan Show AnnouncesAll-Star Roster For The 2009 Ballpark Tour

HARBOR PARKJuly 25th

Along with fellow troubadour Willie Nelson, this summer The Bob Dylan Show will also feature John Mellencamp, marking just the second time in the past 24 years that these three performers have shared the concert stage. More information online.

Definitely make this weekend a part of your “staycation.” People come from all over the world to participate. 2009 is a big year for Harborfest. Each day of the FREE three day event has its own headliners. Friday: The Grand Opening features the Late Show with David Letterman’s Gospel Choir & the Right on Band. Saturday: Lee Greenwood for the 4th fireworks. Sunday: Joe Nichols, Randy Houser, and up and coming Jonathan Singleton and the Grove. Every day’s events end with a huge fireworks display–Friday at 10 pm, Saturday at 9:30 pm and Sunday at 7:30 pm. Each fireworks display will also be broadcast live on WSKY Channel 4. Picnic with your own food and coolers or take advantage of the myriad of food and beverage venders available throughout the park. Tall ships to tour, children’s programs, a Regatta, the Parade of Sail, contests, THREE

stages and more will be part of the celebration. There will be over 130 hours of live entertainment. Detailed information about the scheduling and events are posted online at The 33rd Annual Norfolk Harborfest® website.Town Point Park has a lot to offer long after Harborfest is over. Go back for the Norfolk Jazz Festival, the Bayou Boogaloo, Flicks at the Fountain, and the Norfolk Latino Music Festival and more. The events continue into the fall with a car and boat show, Arias at sunset, an acoustical music festival, a book fair, a children’s festival and a Virginia Wine Festival. Most events are inexpensive or FREE and all are open to the Public. Get more information at www.festevents.org or on our website calendar at www.mybclonline.com.

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It’s your home; it’s your money.

Your Neighborhood Realtors!!Ben Fuller, ABR, GRI & Kelly Thompson, ABR, GRI

Realtors, Lic in VA

Ben Direct (757) 675-9383 Kelly Direct (757) 286-5355

Realtor Man Says…

Each year the wise prepare for a hurricane by gathering food and sundries to wait out the storm. The Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia provides food for many organizations and individuals in need. Since we are getting close to the end of Hurricane Season, why not take these items to the Food Bank. You know you will just make a new Survival Kit next year.We have all heard the “panic” in the news. Wait and you will see that the market will stabilize. History has proven that even with short-term instability, Real Estate is

The Real Estate Corner

May Refreshment Thanks!from Pat Davidson As usual, our membership came thru with an assortment of treasures to share at our May Meeting. It was also wonderful to have such a large turnout for our meeting. We in Bayview do care about our community and each other. God Bless One & All.Thanks to the following:

Susan Jones Betty LeetJanet Hayden Sam MaddoxLinda and Jeannie Margie HodgesThe Powells Shirley HooperKaren Hooper Pat Davidson

See you at the June 9th meeting, on the 4th for flags and on August 2nd for the BCL National Night Out Picnic! Margie Hodges 587-9527 Pat Davidson 587-3219

Remember “Bayview Is The Place To Be!”Welcome Back, Margie! Glad you are back!

Have a great summer!

the best investment. Hasty action taken in the midst of a “crisis” cannot be undone. A purchase now would be a wise move as prices and interest rates are low.

“FACING GANGS” VIDEO AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Norfolk’s “Facing Gangs” video, produced by the City to promote healthy youth opportunities and combat youth violence and gang activity, is available for view on Norfolk’s Web site at www.norfolk.gov. The video is also available for pick up at all of Norfolk’s recreation centers, public libraries, and at City Hall, 810 Union St., Suite 302. (Editor’s Note: We will try to put a copy in our SACCC pages.)The video is part of a city-wide campaign to provide parents, teachers and community leaders with information they can use to determine if youth are involved in gang activity or being encouraged to join a gang. According to the Norfolk Police Department, there are 67 gangs operating in Norfolk currently, and 25 are involved in criminal activity. NPD estimates gang membership in Norfolk at 2,000. For more information about the video, please call 664-4266.

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Commission for Persons with Disabilities MeetingThe Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities cordially invites you to attend its open meetings held the third Thursday of every month from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave. For more information about the commission’s work and upcoming guest speakers, contact Chairwoman Shirley Confino-Rehder at (757) 625- 0969.

Energy-Efficiency Home andVehicle Tax Credits

Tax Information: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) extends, expands, and simplifies the federal income tax credits for homeowners who make energy efficiency home improvements.For details on the 2009 consumer tax credits, check out the Alliance to Save Energy recently updated Energy-Efficiency Home and Vehicle Tax Credits web page.

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Fill your summer with our “Natural Treasure”Norfolk Botanical Garden Happenings

TIDEWATER DAYLILY SOCIETY SALE AND SHOWSunday, June 14, 2009 | 9 am - 4 pm Free with Garden admissionSale: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Show: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

BIKE NIGHTSThursday, May 21, 2009 | 4 pm - 7 pm Repeats weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, until October 15, 2009.Free with Garden admissionBring your bikes, helmets and family or friends out to Norfolk Botanical Garden and pedal through the petals.Norfolk Botanical Garden is home to 12 miles of pedestrian pathways. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. they are open to bikers! Regular Garden admission appliesMore Info: Bike Nights | Norfolk Botanical Garden

FLUTTER FANTASYSunday, June 14, 2009 | 9 am - 5:30 pm Repeats daily, until September 7, 2009.Free with Garden admissionEnjoy the glory of butterflies in our summer exhibit. See more than 40 different species spread their wings over our Butterfly Garden, get lost in an a-maze-ing giant butterfly and get up close with them in a our summer butterfly house.

BUTTERFLY BUGALOOFriday, July 31, 2009 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $40 per child ($30 per child for NBG Members) Moms and Dads can enjoy a night out while kids party in the Butterfly Garden and WOW! Enjoy stories, games and crafts about your favorite fluttering friends. Then, as the butterflies go to bed, learn about all the creatures that are waking up! This event is for children ages 4-12. Regular Garden admission applies

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTERFLYTuesday, August 4, 2009 | 4 pm - 6 pm $20 per book ($15 per book for NBG Members)Create a keepsake storybook while learning about the life cycle of a butterfly in our summer Butterfly House. Children and parents work together to write their own butterfly story and illustrate it using paper mosaics.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN STONESTuesday, August 11, 2009 - Wednesday, May 6, 2009 | 4 pm - 6 pm $20 per stone ($15 per stone for NBG Members)Come spend an evening at the garden while you make a wonderful keepsake for your family. Together with parents, children will create mosaic caterpillars and butterflies on a garden stone using tiles, shells and stones. Regular Garden admission applies

GARDEN NIGHT ADVENTURES - AUTUMN ANIMAL ANTICSSaturday, September 12, 2009 | 6:30 pm - 9 pm $10 /person ($8 for NBG Members)This is a great opportunity for families to explore the Garden at night. Make S’mores around a campfire, listen to campfire stories and go on a night hike. Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops shouldn’t miss this opportunity! Regular Garden admission applies

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Garden Summer CampsLike the Nature Channel without the couch!

YOUTH CAMPS 9 am - 4 pm dailyFor 5-10 year olds (5 year-olds must be rising 1st graders) Morning and afternoon snacks are provided; campers bring lunch.Cost: $200/week ($175/week NBG members)

BOTANICAL MAD SCIENTISTMonday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2009

EXPLORE AMERICAMonday, June 29 to Friday, July 3, 2009 CREATURE FEATUREMonday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2009

PIRATE PARADEMonday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 2009

EXPLORATION EXPERIENCEMonday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, 2009

PIRATE PATROLMonday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2009

CREATIVE KIDSMonday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7, 2009

CREEPING AND CRAWLINGMonday, Aug. 10 to Friday, Aug. 14, 2009

MAD SCIENTISTMonday, Aug. 17 to Friday, Aug. 21, 2009

BEST OF SUMMERMonday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28, 2009

PRE-K CAMPS 9 am - 12 pm dailyFor rising kindergartners (must be potty trained) Morning snack will be provided.Cost: $100/week ($90/week NBG members)

MOVERS & SHAKERSMonday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2009

PLANT PARADEMonday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, 2009

STORYBOOK WEEKMonday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

TWEEN CAMP 9 am - 4 pm dailyFor 10-13 year olds Morning and afternoon snacks provided; campers bring lunch.Cost: $250/week ($225/week NBG members)

ARTISTIC ADVENTUREMonday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7, 2009More Info: NBG Family Programs

See the dedication ceremony here:YouTube - WPA worker memorial at Norfolk

Botanical GardenLearn more about the WPA Memorial Garden.

New Deal Success StoryDuring the Great Depression the Work Progress Administration staged projects all over this nation. One New Deal measure was the beginning of Norfolk Botanical Garden. 200 women and 20 men, all African American, cleared and planted the original acreage of the garden. They used hand tools and wheelbarrows to clear 30 acres of overgrown marsh, move the equivalent of 150 truckloads of dirt for a levy, and transform the land to a municipal garden. It was filled with many bushels of flowers plus thousands of hand planted shrubs like azaleas, rhododendrons, and camellias and many trees. These diligent workers are being honored by the new WPA Memorial Garden which is highlighted by an original statue depicting an African American woman hard at work to represent them.

http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/home

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Remember: June 14th isFLAG DAY!

Flag Day (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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FREE Summer PicnicBayview Civic League presents our 6th Annual

Sunday August 2nd - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.inside Bayview Recreation Center, 8613 Willow Terrace

Promote safety and UNITYin our neighborhood!

Be sure to bring a friend!

An event for all ages with great music, food, exhibits, games, fun and prizes. Bring the family and show your support for Bayview.

Celebrate NATIONAL NIGHT OUT!(not a member? Sign up at the event! $5 per year)

MeetLocal

Leaders

FreeFood!!

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As we close out the 2008-2009 year. This is a reminder that dues are now payable for our next season which starts on July 1st. Help the Bayview Civic League to be a more powerful voice within our city. There is always a lot to do and we need your support to get it done!We accept membership dues any time but we hope you wonʼt wait for the fall to renew your membership. Below is an extra copy of our Registration Form. If you used to be a member, know that we miss you and want you back. If you are not yet a member, we hope you will consider becoming a part of our organization. If your own dues are up to date, share the form with a neighbor! Remember: We can stay in contact online, too. The BCL website (mybclonline.com) is open to the public and will be updated with our neighborhood news ALL summer! We have some improvements scheduled for the site, too!

Any questions or comments?Contact: Linda Lundquist, President or Jeannie Wilson, EditorTelephone: 588-3960 email: flewj@mac.com

The Good Citizenby Susan Jones

The good citizen:is committed to the community

and wants to make it better.is willing to give time and effort

to make a call, write a letterimprove the public spaces or

help clean up litter.gets to know neighbors and sees new faces.

checks up on older neighbors.watches out for the children

as they go to and from school.provides a safe haven when needed.

follows the golden rule.is thoughtful and considerate of all.

reports abuses and neglect of animalsto help our furry friends.Doing any of these things

Improves the neighborhood for all in the end.The good citizen remembers that

nobody always gets their own wayand supports what is best

for the community as a whole.Whether the time one can give

is long or short,A good citizen will do his best to

to meet community needs of all sorts.

Hereʼs Your Chanceto make a Difference!

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Kick - Off Carnival Saturday, June 20 @ 10:00 AM Celebrate the beginning of SRP with big trucks, big crafts, big performances, and big fun! (Family) Hat Lady Storytime Saturday, June 27 @ 2:00 PM Chasity Tucker brings books to life using multiple voices, songs, games, and of course, hats! (Family) Let’s Talk Sea Turtles Tuesday, June 30 @ 2:00 PM Discover one of Chesapeake Bay’s endangered animals and what we can do to help protect it. (Family) American Symbols Thursdays @ 2:00 PM (June 25 - August 13) We invite you to participate in this in-depth study about American symbols that shape our lives. (School Age) Play with Your Food Mondays @ 3:00 PM (August 3, 10 & 17) Local chefs will teach us how to prepare quick, fresh summer meals to impress friends and family. (School Age) Pretlow Bedtime Stories Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM(June 23; July 7 & 21; Aug. 4 & 18) Come in your pj’s and bring your favorite stuffed friend for stories and songs. (Family)

Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library111 W. Ocean View Avenue ~ 441-1750Contact your branch library for details or to sign up.Express Yourself @Your Library. This summer reading program for teens, ages 13-17, promises to be a hub for creative expression and to foster a love of reading. Register for SRP, read books and then enter the drawings for great prizes; a tie-dye kit, Stafford Digital Counting Jar, and one grand prize at the end of summer, a Zen MP3 player!Be Creative @ Your Library! The library is encouraging children to allow their imaginations to soar in this year’s summer reading program for youth, ages 5 – 12. Weekly incentives will be awarded for reading, and registered participants can enter the drawing to win the grand prize at the end of the summer, an HP Photosmart Compact Photo Studio with digital camera and printer. Baby Bloomers! Summer Pre-reading Program for Babies & Toddlers This early literacy pre-reading program is created for our youngest readers, ages birth to 2 years. Parents, register your child at any NPL branch and receive a log with weekly activities to complete. Bring your log to the library each week to be stamped. For each validated activity, receive an entry to enter the drawings for two prizes this summer; an “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut” Dr. Seuss book and plush combo, and an Elmo’s Peek and Seek by Fisher Price. Adult Summer Reading Program. Participation in the Adult Summer Reading Program is easy and fun, and prizes will be rewarded. Simply read books and write a brief review for each one. After 3 books have been read, receive a prize for participating. For every book read thereafter, you’ll be entered into a drawing for the grand prize at the end of summer. For details, see your branch library.

Summer Reading Programs:

Got a little time?

Check out what’s happening

At our Library!

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BIZZY "B" LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING(We'll treat your yard like it's our own!)

• Landscape/Hardscape Design & Installation• Aeration/Seeding & Fertilization • Yard Clean Ups

• Lawn & Shrub Maintenance • Mulching

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439-8380

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Licensed & Insured

Are You Ready for the Switch?After years of planning, months advertising, and a four month postponement, the transition from analog to digital television will be complete this month. As of June 13, full power television stations will only broadcast digital, over-the-air signals. What is digital TV? According to the Department of Commerce, Digital Television (DTV) is an advanced broadcasting technology that will transform your television viewing experience. DTV enables broadcasters to offer television with better picture and sound quality. It can also offer multicasting (programming choices by broadcasting multiple channels of free programming all at once), and interactive capabilities. Another important benefit of the switch to all-digital broadcasting is that it will free up parts of the valuable broadcast spectrum for public safety communications (such as police, fire departments, and rescue squads). Some of the spectrum will be auctioned to companies that will be able to provide consumers with more advanced wireless services (such as wireless broadband). Consumers also benefit because digital broadcasting allows stations to offer improved picture and sound quality, and digital is much more efficient than analog.

What does this mean to you? If you receive your signal through a paid cable or satellite provider, such as Cox Communications or DirecTV, you do not need to do a thing; these providers convert the signal for you. If you receive your signal over-the-air, such as with “rabbit ears”, you will need a digital tuner. TV sets built since March 2007 have a built-in digital tuner capable of receiving over-the-air digital programming. (Digital television equipment will usually have labels or markings on them, or statements in the informational materials that came with them, to indicate that they contain digital tuners. These labels or markings may contain the words “Integrated Digital Tuner” or “Digital Tuner Built-In.” “Receiver” may be substituted for “Tuner,” and “DTV,” “ATSC,” or “HDTV” (high definition television may be substituted for “Digital.”)

If you have an older analog TV set and receive your programming over-the-air then you will need a DTV Converter Box, available at many retail electronics and big-box stores. All U.S. households are able to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes. Eligible converter boxes are for the conversion of over-the-air digital television signals, and therefore are not intended for analog TV’s connected to a paid provider such as cable or satellite TV service. To receive coupons and for more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-388-2009 (TTY: 1-877-530-2634) or visit the C o m m i s s i o n ’s d i g i t a l t e l e v i s i o n w e b s i t e a t : www.dtv2009.gov. Coupon applications will also be available at our June BCL meeting.

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Gardening CornerTips for June

It is important to have scent as well as color in your garden. Nicotiana alata is an annual that is sought after for its sweet scent. It is hardy and may last through the winter if it is mild. Other fragrant plants to consider for your garden include heliotrope, lemon thyme, rosemary, sweet alyssum, and moon flowers. An easy-to-grow perennial that adds fragrance to your garden is the tuberose (polianthes tuberrosa) The bulbs are normally planted in mid to late May when the soil is warm but it is not too late to plant the first week in June.

Some fragrant vines and shrubs include: Carolina yellow Jessamine (a native that does well in Hampton Roads), Mock Orange (easy to grow and very fragrant), butterfly bush (D. Buddleia) in pink, white, or

blue; Carolina Allspice (another native that’s easy to grow). Clerodendrum bungei will grow as high as 15 feet with large, heart-shaped leaves as much as a foot long. It may die back in winter but will come back in the spring. It has fragrant, rose red flowers that appear in dense clusters very attractive to butterflies.

If you want gorgeous perennials with an almost limitless variety of colors consider daylilies. You can plant them from spring through October, they grow quickly and propagate readily so that in a few years the clumps become so large that weeds are not a problem. A daylily display may be the closest to a plant it and forget it garden possible. I can’t begin to discuss all the varieties. You can choose those that bloom early, mid or late season, some bloom more than once, some bloom throughout the season. Newer varieties have wonderful fragrances and there are miniature varieties for smaller gardens or containers. For a delightful day trip, I would suggest visiting Sterrett Gardens in Craddockville on the Eastern Shore. This year they are open on the following days; June 13, 19, 20, 27, July 1-July 5, 10, 11, 17 and 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you want to visit at another time, you will need to make an appointment. The fields of daylilies are breathtaking with every color you can imagine. You can purchase daylilies to take home with you or you can order them and have them shipped to your home. For d i r e c t i o n s v i s i t t h e i r w e b s i t e : www.sterrettgardens.com. You can also see pictures of the garden under the 2009 Gallery (click on Garden

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Be sure to keep visiting our web page!www.mybclonline.com

Download extra copies of the paper from anywhere you are. Get timely information. Access great local links. Get much more online.

Visit our offices online at: www.cb-pro.com or reach Susan online at: www.gobuyhouse.com

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Gallery) but pictures are not a substitute for seeing them in person.

Other tasks for your garden include deadheading perennials by using your thumb and forefinger to pinch off the spent blooms. This is the time to plant fancy leaf caladiums. If you note dead or damaged branches on your shade trees, prune them out immediately. Make sure you have mulched well around your plants to conserve water and keep down weeds. Add mulch around your tomatoes. As it gets hotter, watering your plants will become more important. I recommend a drip hose for gentle watering that soaks into the ground and is more beneficial to plants without soaking everything else.

P l a n t i n g p e re n n i a l s . D e t e r m i n e appropriate perennials for your garden by considering sun and shade through the day, exposure, water requirements, climate, soil makeup, seasonal color desired, and position of other garden plants and trees. To plant bare-root plants: Plant as soon as possible after purchase. Prepare suitable planting holes, spread the roots and work soil among roots as you fill in. Water well and protect from direct sun until stable. To plant container-grown plants: Prepare planting holes with appropriate depth and space between. Water the plant thoroughly and let the excess water drain before carefully removing from the container. Carefully loosen the root ball and place the plant in

the hole, working soil around the roots as you fill. If the plant is extremely root bound, separate roots with fingers. A few slits made with a pocket knife are okay, but should be kept to a minimum. Continue filling in soil and water thoroughly, protecting from direct sun until the plant is stable. From http://www.backyardgardener.com

Enjoy the results of all your hard work through the summer. In August, start thinking about the fall plants and bulbs you want to add to your garden. Have a great summer and happy gardening. –Susan Jones

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Delegate Miller will take your questions.Come mingle with your new BCL board.

See you at the meeting!

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We've Moved!To our friends and neighbors:We want to thank everyone who has supported us over these years. We are proud to have been a part of our Bayview Civic League. Special thanks to all our 4th of July flag volunteers. Keep up the good work! Though we are spending the majority of our time in Pittsburgh, we can still be reached at 757-718-9595. I have partnered with three local agents to ensure past clients and customers are well served.

Benny and Sharon Smith