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.
Metal Roof Saves Money for Grandma
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Monthly Archives: 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 p.m.
Byrd Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Streets closed – Until 1:00 p.m.
The curb lane of the Lee Bridge closed in both directions — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Riverside Drive closed from Lee Bridge access ramps to 42nd Street — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
42nd Street from Riverside Drive to Springhill Avenue partially closed, police present to monitor and control — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking on both sides of 42nd Street prohibited — 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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 downtown Richmond a healthy place to
be.
The Byrd House Market is located in Oregon Hill behind WBCH at 224 South
Cherry St.
Visit www.byrdhousrmarket.blogspot.com or call (804) 643-2717.
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 our rain garden; and more! To check out all the activities, go to www.binfordpta.org and click on any of the Binford Bash links.
Among the many activities, we will have a sidewalk art contest. The prize is a $25 gift certificate to Main Art & a $25 certificate to Penny Lane Pub.
Bring a canned good for the Food Bank, and play a game for Free!
Help create a community art project to hang by our rain garden.
And much more!
This event is sponsored by the Binford Middle School PTA, your neighborhood Middle School.
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 Ensemble has been a part of the Richmond music scene since 1982. Consisting of 15 to 20 music majors, this unique ensemble’s repertoire ranges from Bach to the Beatles, from Renaissance to contemporary music. In addition, this group frequently premieres new compositions by VCU student composers, as well as commissioned works by established arrangers and composers. The ensemble has been featured on several National Public Radio stations and on local television arts segments. John Patykula, coordinator of the guitar program, directs the VCU Guitar Ensemble.