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.
It was a beautiful day for it and there were plenty of birds enjoying the sun and river.
Some were able to find sponsorship for jumping in the river after the cleanup was over.
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.
Monthly Archives: January 2015
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 ChurchLunch: 12:30 pm
Baldwin Hall, St. Andrew’s School
Pine St. Baptist Steeple Work
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 DistrictWHEN 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, VirginiaWHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter DistrictCONTACT 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, VirginiaWednesday, June 3, 2015
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Randolph Community Center
1425 Grayland Avenue; Richmond, VirginiaWednesday, August 5, 2015
BACK TO SCHOOL MEETING
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond – Southside Club
2409 Bainbridge Street; Richmond, VirginiaWednesday, October 7, 2015
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
William Byrd Park – Roundhouse
Westover Road/Lakeview Avenue
600 S. Boulevard; Richmond, VirginiaWednesday, December 2, 2015
HOLIDAY PARTY
Virginia War Memorial
621 South Belvidere Street; Richmond, Virginia– E N D –
Shiver In The River/Artifacts Roadshow This Saturday
Two Saturday events happening close by- the first ever “Shiver in The River” at Tredegar, which is sort of a volunteer cleanup/winter carnival/chilly dip fundraising event, and the winter edition of the ‘artifacts roadshow’ at the Virginia War Memorial, where you can bring in military objects for examination by experts.
Strangeways Brewing Tap Takeover at Mojos
Tonight’s OHNA Meeting Cancelled
Just received this message:
We received word that the William Byrd Community House is closed today because of the snow, and therefore we will have to cancel the meeting of the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association scheduled for this evening.
L’OPOSSUM Wins Award As ‘Best New Restaurant’
China and Pine restaurant L’Opossum took home the ‘Best New Restaurant’ Elby award as presented last night by Richmond Magazine.
Open High PTSA Fundraiser at Chipotle in Carytown on Tuesday
From email:
I am a parent in the Open High PTSA. We wanted to let you know that we are having an Open High PTSA fundraiser at Chipotle in Carytown on Tuesday, January 27 between 4-8pm. Anyone that wants to come and support the school will need to tell the Chipotle cashier at the time of purchase that they are there for the fundraiser.