Welcome to the West Ghent Civic League Website
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West Ghent is a vibrant, urban neighborhood defined in Article II of the WGCL BYLAWS as "that area North of the Elizabeth River, West of Hampton Blvd, and south of the railroad tracks bordering Jeff Robertson Park in the City of Norfolk, Virginia."
Upcoming Events - Get Involved!
2011 General Meeting Schedule:
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Feb 21st
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April 17th
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Sept 18th
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Nov 20th
Meetings are held at the W.H. Taylor Elementary School Media Center / Library starting at 7pm.
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New Items of Interest
Midtown Tunnel/Downtown Tunnel/MLK Extension Project
Information from the lead public agency (VDOT) involved is here: www.midtowntunnel.org
Information from the private consortium contracted to manage the project (Elizabeth River Crossings LLC) is here: http://www.erc-info.com/
Light Rail
Ride the Tide - All the info is at this link. View important safety videos.
Important Information for West Ghent Residents
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Animal Advocacy
Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) is the City of Norfolk’s municipal animal control facility.
Garage/Yard/Estate Sales
To see a listing of sales throughout the Hampton Roads area click here.
note: WGCL is not affiliated in anyway with the events listed and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information which is subject to change without advanced notice.
Nearby Civic Leagues
Larchmont-EdgeWater Civic League
Ghent Neighborhood League
Port Norfolk Civic League
Downtown Norfolk Civic League
Downtown Norfolk Council
Your Elected Officials
Click here for a current slate of national elected officials representing West Ghent residents. Click here for Virginia state elected officials Click here for local city elected officials. Note: We have split districts for National and State representation within our area. Use your full 9 digit zip code or street address when using the search tools on the websites to ensure you get the correct answer.
The Green Zone
Virginia Natural Gas energySMART Program
SPSA
Q: How can I properly dispose of left-over paints, thinners, chemicals, car batteries, etc.?
A: Call SPSA at 424-4297 for their Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Stations locations and hours
Property Assessments (and more)
Look up various information about your home including tax assessments. Click the map below:
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Civic Connection
"City of Norfolk's Newsletter".
Join WGCL
Membership is open to any resident, property owner, or business in West Ghent. Dues are $15.00 per year / per household.
Two ways to pay dues:
1. Online via Paypal Secure Payment Center. Click the "Membership" link at the top of our home page.
2. Mail payment payable to West Ghent Civic League to this address:
West Ghent Civic League, P.O. Box 11526, Norfolk, VA 23517
**Important** Please include name(s), address, and email address when paying by mail so we can update our membership roster.
Taxi Cab and Carpool Services
Hampton Roads Transportation, Inc. & NuRide now work togehter to reward commuters, ride sharing, and other environmentally friendly transportation choices. Read more here: HRTI-NuRide
HRTI 24/7 Dispatch Ph# to call a cab: 757-853-7777
Storms and Floods
Current Hurricane Status
Hurricane Preparedness
Disaster Planning
National Flood Insurance Program
West Ghent Flood Map - CAT 2 or higher Hurricane would flood West Ghent
Red Cross Blood Drive
Schedule of Blood Drives near our neighborhood
Foster / Adoptive Parenting
Contact Nancy Brock with the Resource Development Team at 757-664-6079 or nancy.brock@norfolk.gov or go online to: www.norfolk.gov/humanservices/foster_care.asp
MAPS
Click here for Norfolk's Geographic Information System (GIS) portal. For a simple map of the neighborhood go here.
Elizabeth River Trail Map
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