For almost ten years now, some Richmonders have been getting organic pre-packaged foods and goods through the Earthlings Organic Food Cooperative, which has been based in Oregon Hill. The cooperative name sounds impressive but really its been more of a buying club with aspirations. Roughly once a month, Earthlings members order their buying selections through [...]
From the Urban Forestry Commission: Richmond’s Young Trees Need Help Getting Through the Summer RICHMOND, Virginia – July 29, 2010 Urban Forestry Commission With this summer’s heat and drought taking hold, all Richmonders could use some relief, but none so much as our newly planted street trees. Richmond’s newly-formed Urban Forestry Commission is concerned about [...]
As part of the 100 Days of Outrage! 100 Actions on July 30th movement, there will be protesters at BP gas stations tomorrow around noon, including the one at 600 W. Grace Street, just north of Monroe Park.
National Night Out Tuesday, August 3 Community Movie and Cookout Location: Pleasants Park Time: 8:45 P.M. Come out and enjoy a great movie. Richmond Police will stop by during the movie to show their support for Oregon Hill.
From announcement: Hello everyone Just a reminder that the monthly OHNA (Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association) meeting is Tuesday, July 27th, at 7 PM at the WBCH. Dr. Merchant will be visiting to give a presentation on his traumatic brain injury study (see below for the details). Thanks Jennifer Hancock President (Interim), OHNA VCU Department of [...]
From Byrd House Market announcement: Byrd House Market presents Wine Down Tuesday and Chef MaMusu at Grace’s Mulberry Tree Cafe – July 27 Celebrate the culinary offerings of Chef MaMusu and Nate Gutierrez as you sip Grayhaven and James River Cellar (from 6-8pm) while sitting in the cool of William Byrd Community House’s most respected [...]
A summary of the current status for a new canal bridge from City of Richmond’s Parks & Recreation Department: The plans for the Northbank Trail Bridge have been approved by the Planning Commission and CAR. Work, after final approval by VDOT to proceed (which is a requirement) is hoped to commence later this summer. However, [...]
Benefit for the Richmond Peace Education Center Saturday, July 24 John McCutcheon in Concert, with Susan Greenbaum VCU Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Get Your Tickets Today: $20 adults/$10 students/$50 family email tickets@rpec.org or call 232-1002 Tickets also available at the door!
Note: 100 block of N. Pine is not really in Oregon Hill, but north of Monroe Park. Police report: Fourth Precinct investigators need the public’s help to identify four people of interest in connection with a violent robbery of a 60-year-old woman Wednesday afternoon. The three males and one female being sought are pictured in [...]
