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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
At noon on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, VCU will conduct a test of emergency sirens on its Monroe Park and MCV Campuses. The sirens will wail for two minutes, pause for about a minute, and then sound a one-minute "all clear" even tone to end the test.
The full 10-siren system will be tested along with text messages, digital signs, e-mails and Web site information that are part of an enhanced, rapid, multi-level system for communicating emergency information to VCU students, employees, parents and neighbors. Eight sirens were added across the campuses in response to the initial test last fall, so we are expecting them to be louder. Full tests like this one will be conducted near the beginning of each semester. Monthly checks of the siren system, consisting of 15-second bursts that also recharge the siren batteries, also will be conducted at noon on the first Wednesday of each month.
In a real emergency, sirens will sound for four minutes to signal that an immediate, serious emergency has occurred or is imminent. The purpose of the siren is to alert people outside of campus buildings to immediately seek shelter and additional information. People in campus buildings should remain where they are and seek additional information about what is happening and how to respond. People off-campus should not come to campus but should seek additional information. Once the campus environment is determined to be safe, the “all clear” or even tone siren will be activated for two minutes.

Text messaging will be VCU's primary channel for rapid communications and information. Text messages will be used for notifications about emergencies and closings and delays for inclement weather. There is no cost for enrolling.  If you haven't done so already, you may sign up for text messaging at www.vcu.edu/alert/notify. You can also subscribe on this same web page for email alerts.
Emergency information also will be available on the VCU Alert Web site at www.vcu.edu/alert, which is also accessible off the VCU homepage at www.vcu.edu, and if you have signed up for them, you will receive an e-mail alert.
We hope you will find that our emergency communications are beneficial to you, and we will continue to work together to provide as safe an environment as possible.  As always, we will communicate with our community neighbors when there is any enhancement or change about which you would want to know.  And please, do not hesitate to forward this email to your neighbors, to help spread the word about the siren test.

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Update on Park Planning

The final draft of the Monroe Park Plan will be presented to theCity of Richmond Urban Design Committee, on Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 10:00 at City Hall in the 5th floor conference room and the City of Richmond Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 13:30 at City Hall in the 5th floor conference room.

To review the presentation click here

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Coming Attraction: MovieLand at Boulevard Square

Coming in 2009 is the entertainment complex MovieLand at Boulevard Square. A project by renowned real estate development and entertainment company Bow Tie Partners, MovieLand will take residence in a 53,000 square foot former locomotive assembly plant adjacent to the Science Museum of Virginia. Features of Boulevard Square will include restaurant space in the former brass foundry and 12,000 square feet of new construction available for leasing. There will be parking for more than 750 cars.

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The Fan District Party Patrol is Back

January FDA Board Meeting

Check FDA Event Calendar for cut-off dates

The next scheduled FDA Board meeting is Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm 208 Strawberry Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220 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

Review Jail Time & Convictions

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Current Year Recycle Calendar for the Fan (Red Zone)