Shiver Redux

Took part in the Shiver in The River cleanup this morning. Started by myself picking up the smaller bits of plastic and cigarette butts on 5th Street and near Tredegar but gradually worked over to the riverfront between Tredegar and Lee Bridge with some likeminded folks. Other groups of volunteers worked on other parts of the riverfront area.
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It was a beautiful day for it and there were plenty of birds enjoying the sun and river.
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Some were able to find sponsorship for jumping in the river after the cleanup was over.
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Our dedicated Councilperson Parker Agelasto was there, as well as members of RVA Clean Sweep. (They have an upcoming cleanup for the Randolph neighborhood scheduled, for those inclined.)
Overall, a good first annual event and congratulations to Keep Virginia Beautiful for hosting it. Maybe Oregon Hill can sponsor a team for it next year. In the meantime, it looks like VCU’s Paint The Town Green event is scheduled for April 18th. If folks would like to volunteer for it and other neighborhood cleanups, please contact Cherry Street resident Jimmy Blackford at prairiegates at hotmail.com or (804) 335-5808.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Holds ‘Friends & Family Day’ Tomorrow

From the announcement:

St. Andrew’s is holding its First Friends and Family Day to let you, our friends, family, and neighbors, know how important you are to us. Please join us for morning worship and/or lunch; we’d welcome the opportunity to share the day with you.

February 1, 2015
Morning Worship: 11:00 am
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Lunch: 12:30 pm
Baldwin Hall, St. Andrew’s School

5th District SCHOOL Meeting Tomorrow

Sorry for the late notice, but a reminder that there is a 5th District meeting about schools tomorrow morning-

5th District School Board Member Mamie Taylor is hosting a meeting tomorrow, Saturday January 31st from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at 2nd Baptist Church, 1400 Idlewood Avenue. Mrs. Taylor plans to discuss the proposed Richmond Public Schools Budget, the proposed bell schedule and the Superintendent’s proposed Academic Enhancement Plan. Light Breakfast will be served.

5th District Meeting Scheduled For Wednesday

From City Council press release:

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. This is part of regular meetings Councilman Agelasto holds, which include information on his Richmond Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting include:

· Richmond Recycles Program
Ms. Darlene Mallory, Support Services Manager
Richmond Department of Public Works

· Richmond Stormwater Utility Program
Ms. Gay Stokes, Administrative Project Analyst
Richmond Department of Public Utilities

· Richmond’s Holistic Poverty Reduction and
Community Wealth Building Conversation
Mr. Thad Williamson, PhD., Director
Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

· Budget Discussion and District Updates
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District

WHEN Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:30-8:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
William Byrd Park – Roundhouse
Westover Road/Lakeview Avenue
600 S. Boulevard; Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact:
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)

Councilman Agelasto’s Upcoming Richmond Central 5th Voter District Meetings

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Patrick Henry Elementary School of Science and Arts
3411 Semmes Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Randolph Community Center
1425 Grayland Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
BACK TO SCHOOL MEETING
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond – Southside Club
2409 Bainbridge Street; Richmond, Virginia

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
William Byrd Park – Roundhouse
Westover Road/Lakeview Avenue
600 S. Boulevard; Richmond, Virginia

Wednesday, December 2, 2015
HOLIDAY PARTY
Virginia War Memorial
621 South Belvidere Street; Richmond, Virginia

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