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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Kollatz Reports On OHNA/City/Dominion Meeting
Harry Kollatz is doing his best to add more in depth coverage of planning meetings regarding the Richmond riverfront on his blog for Richmond Magazine. In the latest post (click here), he reports on a meeting yesterday that included representatives from the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA), Dominion Power, and City of Richmond.
At this week’s meeting, the concerns as expressed by OHNA through Pool and its president, Jennifer Hancock, included the possibility of the new and longer Second Street wiping away remnants of the canal; resulting traffic and noise; the special-use permit that Dominion still carries on its property, which allows open-ended construction (Pool was greatly concerned that construction of a once-planned 160-foot tower might go forward as a result); and the matter of what’s been referred to as an “amphitheater” for Venture Richmond to complement the Folk Festival site, on property that may be gifted to the organization by NewMarket.
Discussion ensued over the ramifications of a possible new street coming off 2nd that would connect to the riverfront. Oregon Hill neighbors are concerned that this would encourage more cars speeding down Idlewood off the expressway in order to get to 2nd Street.
From Kollatz’s post:
Hancock later reminded city engineers that they’d pushed for a roundabout at Idlewood, where the Downtown Expressway connects, and it’s mentioned in the Downtown Master Plan’s Transportation Analysis (p. 18). Transportation engineer Thomas Flynn said the excellent idea for a roundabout isn’t forgotten, it just needs $400,000 to be completed.
Rifle Volleys For Monroe
There will be a grave marking ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1st at President James Monroe’s burial site. There will be volleys fired as a part of the memorial service.
Ed. Note: This might be as good of time as any to review Presidential Doctrines….
Another Appeal For Folk Festival Volunteers
Orientation sessions for volunteers for next month’s Richmond Folk Festival happen this week, but its not too late to sign up as a volunteer.
The Festival is a wonderful place for civic, school, church and office organizations to volunteer. Please email Betsy Lecky, Volunteer Coordinator, at betsylecky at hotmail.com to learn more about group volunteer opportunities.
In 2010, more than 1,200 volunteers joined in the effort to make the Richmond Folk Festival such a success – don’t miss out on your chance this year.
Pescados Helps Autism Speaks Today
From Facebook event page:
If you haven’t yet sampled one of Richmond’s finest new restaurants, here’s your chance! Come out and help Pescados China Street in their support of Autism Speaks on Monday, September 26. Take this opportunity to enjoy delicious latin/carribbean fusion cuisine, great ambiance, and fun with friends.Just so you know, 15% of all proceeds will go to support Autism Speaks. Lunch is served from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm and dinner from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you!
St. Andrew’s Harvest Festival Coming Up
You may have seen the signs…
More info from the St. Andrew’s site:
Harvest on the Hill is St. Andrew’s annual community fair held at the Grace Arents Garden behind William Byrd Community House.
Sunday, October 2
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
For more info:
Kyndra Steinmann
kfsteinmann at gmail.com
Book Sale and Book Drive at the Flying Brick
From the FaceBook event page:
We are having a book drive before October first and then selling said books on the first. It’s so easy. This is what you do. You bring books over during open hours. Mondays 9am to 4pm. Thursdays 4pm to 9pm. Or you can drop it off the day before. ANY type of book. We will sell it all. The proceeds will go directly into, you guessed it!, getting more books! PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY!!!
Time
Saturday, October 1 · 8:00am – 2:00pm
Location
The Flying Brick Library
506 S. Pine street
R.I.P. Bill Tuck
Excerpts from obituary:
TUCK, William “Bill” Lawrence, 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2011.
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Bill was born and raised in Oregon Hill, attended John Marshall High School and was a member of the Cadet Corps Company E. After high school, he served in the United States Navy on the USS Yellowstone. He was manager of the Lakeside Little League for 10 years and played “Santa” for Sears and Philip Morris for many years. Bill was retired from Philip Morris with 33 years of service and was a committee man with B.C.T Local 203. He was also retired from Regency Mall Security with 16 years of service. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed meeting his Oregon Hill buddies every other Saturday for breakfast.
VCU To Host Saturday Forum on Teacher Merit Pay
From press release:
VCU TO HOST OCTOBER 1 FORUM ON MERIT PAY AND TEACHER EVALUATION
There is a heated debate raging across the country about reforms to change the way teachers are paid. Some reformers have argued that the key to keeping the best teachers in the profession is to reward them for their excellence with merit pay. Critics argue that merit pay relies too strongly on standardized tests results that do not validly indicate who is a better teacher than others. The Virginia Department of Education is currently partnering with a small number of districts around the state to test out different merit pay systems.
A forum will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, noon-2 p.m., in the Virginia Commonwealth University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C and D, 907 Floyd Ave., in Richmond, to bring together a number of speakers who represent diverse opinions regarding this reform. The goal of the forum is to provide a democratic space where these views can be shared, and where the public can join the dialogue.
Panelists will include:
· Kitty Boitnott, Virginia Education Association President
· Gabriel Reich, VCU School of Education Assistant Professor
· Tichi Pinkney Eppes, Greater Richmond Education Reform Alliance
· Stephanie Hooks, Richmond Public Schools
· Mary Tedrow, National Board Certified Teacher
· Martin Reardon, VCU School of Education Associate ProfessorThe forum is sponsored by Richmond Teachers for Social Justice, South Atlantic Philosophy of Education Society, VCU School of Education and the Student Virginia Education Association.
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Pine Street Baptist Yard Sale Tomorrow (Rain or shine!)
Email announcement:
Yard Sale
Saturday, September 24
8:00 am – Noon
In Pleasants Park behind the church
(Rain or Shine – In case of rain the yard sale will be in the activities building beside the church.)Sponsored by Pine Street Baptist
All monies to be dedicated to missionsItems: household goods, furniture, clothing, children’s toys, electronics.