Metal Roof Saves Money for Grandma
Actually, this story is from Texas. I know some neighbors who have replaced their old asphalt or metal roofs with rubber. I would be interested in comparing notes on roof materials for Oregon Hill.
Archive for April 2009
What does design for transit look like? Come see.
Design for Conspicuous Transit MFA Thesis Exhibition Design: Visual Communications Department of Graphic Design, School of the Arts Virginia Commonwealth University Opening May 1, 2009 6pm-9pm 1509 West Main Street Richmond, Virginia One preview (in progress):
BioTour.org Bus Visiting
It was good to see the BioTour.org bus in the neighborhood. The first time that I heard of them was at the The Biggest Picture Show last year (and coming up this year!).
Bear vs. Pitbull
From this past weekend…
Late Notice: USAT Duathlon Road Closures
Copied from Hills and Heights: Half of this falls under better late than never. Sorry dear readers but I didn’t catch that there was a USAT Duathlon going on this weekend and will shut down some roads. Road Closures for Sunday, April 26th 2nd Street from Byrd Street to Lee Bridge closed – Until 1:00 [...]
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting Tuesday
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will meet this coming Tuesday at 7 pm at the William Byrd Community House. Because of some of the other activities that are happening at the WBCH that evening, we will meet in a room upstairs.
Byrd House Market Begins Tuesday, April 28!
There’s No Taste Like Home – Return for the Grand opening of the Byrd House Market season, Tuesday, April 28th. At the Byrd House Market, you’ll find locally grown food and fun every Tuesday between 3:30 and 7 p.m. from April 28 to October 27. Support Virginia farmers and help William Byrd Community House make [...]
Really Really Free Market Tomorrow
The Really Really Free Market happens tomorrow at noon in Monroe Park. Also, this yard sale looks freegan-friendly: 1131 Eggleston Street 23220 (Across from Riverview and Mt.Calvary Cemeteries, near Oregon Hill, VCU area) Books, Music, Movies, Clothing, FREE STUFF!!! ( And, after 1pm, everything is FREE!! )
Binford Bash: A Celebration of the Visual and Performing Arts on Saturday
Join us at the Binford Bash: A Celebration of the Visual and Performing Arts on Saturday, April 25 from 11 am – 6 pm behind Binford Middle School at 1701 Floyd Ave. We will have live music, dance and theater performances; art to see, buy, and make; a silent auction; festival activities; a dedication of [...]
Brunswick Stew and Guitars Too
Two notices from Rev. Turner of Pine Street Baptist Church: Brunswick Stew Sale Saturday, April 25 Pine Street Baptist Church $7.00 per quart Stew may be picked up after 2:00 P.M. The VCU Guitar Ensemble will be performing at Pine Street Baptist Church on Sunday, April 26 during the 11:00 worship service. The VCU Guitar [...]
