New Wards Corner Shopping Center…burglary suspects caught due to alert neighbors…farewell to President Tim Fox… Enjoy!
Author: suburbanacres
Change in Date…Talbot Park Civic League / Wards Corner development
Suburban Park (Harris Teeter) Shopping Center development
Talbot Park will be having a civic league meeting on February 28, 2012 (NOT February 21 as formerly reported). Chris Perry will be there to talk about his plans to develop a Harris Teeter anchored shopping center at Wards Corner. The meeting will be at Royster Memorial Church at 7pm.
Mr. Perry, on behalf of Suburban Land Management, is attending civic league meetings in Greater Wards Corner in February to unveil his plans and design for a brand new Harris Teeter-anchored Suburban Park Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Wards Corner. Mr. Perry and his partners delivered a presentation on February 13th at the Suburban Acres Civic League meeting.
The Suburban Land Management presentation will also be featured at the Wards Corner Civic League meeting Feb. 27, 6:45 pm, at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave.
Harris Teeter plans and design to be unveiled
Chris Perry, on behalf of Suburban Land Management, will be attending civic league meetings in Wards Corner, Talbot Park, and Suburban Acres in February to unveil his plans and design for a brand new Harris Teeter anchored shopping center at the southeast corner of Wards Corner. The following meetings are open to the public to view the plans:
- Suburban Acres Civic League meeting: February 13, 2012 @ 6:30 / Location: Suburban Park Elementary School, 310 Thole St.
- Talbot Park Civic League meeting: February 21, 2012 @ 7:00 / Location: Royster Memorial Church, 6901 Newport Ave.
- Wards Corner Civic League meeting: February 27, 2012 @ 6:45 / Location: Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave.
February 2012 – Community Newsletter
Here it is, The Feb Edition of THE SUBURBAN…provided for your information and enjoyment… (possibly sweeter than the box of chocolates you’re expecting next week!)
Missen a kitten?
Where’s my owner?
We found this adorable cat that kept meowing to be let into our house. He’s too friendly to be feral and I looked at his claws today and they appear to have been clipped some time back. I’d love to keep him, but I’m sure some little girl misses her kitten!
contact: rader.deidra@gmail.com
You Can Help with the Voting Process in Suburban Acres
The City of Norfolk Registrar’s office is looking for registered voters who would like to be part of the Election Team for this year’s elections at the Suburban Park Elementary School precinct.
Becoming an election official is easy – just a few hours of training by the Registrar’s staff, plus you will be paid $125 for the day’s work. While helping run the election is a long day, it is rewarding to know that you are helping your neighbors vote – one of our most important rights as Americans.
If you are interested in becoming an election official, please call Stella Jones of the Norfolk Registrar’s office at 664-4353.

January Civic League Meeting
Monday, January 9th @ 6:30 pm
Doors open @ 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing
On the Agenda:
- Meet the 2012 Executive Committee
- Share your ideas for SACL focus in 2012
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and DON’T MISS the Self Defense session with Master Bill Odom of the Norfolk Karate Academy! (come ready to participate)
January 2012 ~ Community Newsletter
Dec 2011 – Crime Prevention Connection

Season’s Greetings,
This month’s Norfolk Crime Prevention Connection newsletter is ready for viewing.
Please click on the link: http://cpc.crimepreventionoutreach.com/public/archive/424.
Highlights include:
- Protecting Your Packages
- Domestic Violence During the Holidays
- Secure Vehicles from Thieves
The NPD Crime Prevention Section wishes you Happy and Safe Holidays!!
Greater Wards Corner Task Force – needs YOU
Neighbors interested in participating in planning for the future development of our corner of Norfolk alongside City Council, etc. are invited to attend the Greater Wards Corner Task Force meeting.
Suburban Acres is in need of representation. If you have the time and interest, please attend (details below) and please provide the SACL Executive Committee with a status brief so that we can stay plugged in. Contact Tim Fox if you have any questions. Suburban Acres NEEDs your involvement!
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The Greater Wards Corner Task Force Meeting
8:30 a.m. – Thursday, December 8, 2011
Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center
Agenda
- Development Activities – Development –Charles Rigney, Acting Director
- East LittleCreek RoadTraffic Plan – Department of Public Works –Alice Kelly, Assistance Director
- Landscape and Irrigation Update –RecreationParksand Open Space – Shawn Krawetzki, Landscape Architect III
- Reports
- City Departments: Written reports for the following topics were provided:
- NPD Crime Statistics
- Department of Development Update
- Department of Utilities Update
- Community Reports
- New Business
The next task force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Norfolk Fitness andWellnessCenter.






