Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Scott

This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

Richmond News (“The Voice of Ray County Since 1914”) has an article containing “Tips for getting rid of the old TV”. But here in Richmond, there is a RVA Clean City Campaign event on May 6 that includes electronics recycling.

Churches Celebrate Holy Week

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Scott

Schedule at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church:

April 13: Maundy Thursday, 7:00pm, child care available
April 14: Good Friday Services, Noon and 7:00pm, child care available at the 7:00
April 15: Great Vigil of Easter, 7:00pm, child care available
April 16: Easter Day, 8:30am – Easter Rejoicing Service with Pine St. Baptist in the Chapel at St. Andrew’s; 9:30am – Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt; 11:00am – Easter Service, child care available

Schedule at Pine Street Baptist Church:

Thursday, April 13
Maundy Thursday Worship Service 7:00 P.M.
Friday, April 14
Good Friday Worship 7:00 P.M.
Easter Sunday
9:45 Sunday School & Wake Up! Cafe and Bible Discussions
11 am Worship

Auto Tampering and Annoying Phone Calls

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Scott

From CommunityCrimeMap.com:

TAMPERING WITH AUTO
7XX S LAUREL ST
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

ANNOYING PHONE CALLS
8XX CHINA ST
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

“Forever Light”

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Scott

New poem in the Poetry Box- “Forever Light” by Peter LaBerge

Here is a link to Birdfest Magazine’s publishing of the poem-
http://www.birdfeastmagazine.com/twelve/laberge.html

Bee Hive Reported On SeeClickFIx

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Scott

A few hours ago, a large bee hive in a tree on the 400 block of S. Laurel Street was reported on SeeClick Fix, the City government’s issues site. Hopefully it can be relocated if needed and not destroyed.

Ceremony Photos From Yesterday

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Scott

The unveiling, with Councilperson Agelasto officiating…

Civil War and Emancipation Day at Tredegar Tomorrow

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Scott

From the webpage:

This year’s Civil War and Emancipation Day highlights two significant themes in post-War Richmond that have evolved into fundamental components of our modern democracy: voting and education.

Join cultural, historical, and community organizations from Greater Richmond for a day of hands-on activities, performances, historical talks, and a mid-day keynote program.

Admission is free. For more information and a schedule of activities, visit https://acwm.org/richmonds-journey/civil-war-and-emancipation-day.

Participating Organizations:

American Civil War Museum
Black History Museum & Cultural Center
City Dance Theatre, Richmond, VA
East End Cemetery Cleanup & Restoration Project
Groundwork RVA
League of Women Voters Metro Richmond, VA
Library of Virginia
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Richmond Ballet
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond Public Library
Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church (The Mount – Richmond)
Urban Archeology Corps RVA
The Valentine
VCU Department of History
Virtual Curation Laboratory
The Virginia Defender
Virginia Historical Society
VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Virginia State Capitol
Virginia Union University
Venture Richmond

Riverside Park View From 80’s

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Scott

Photo courtesy of William Pickett

Were You An Earthling?

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Scott

Doing ‘Throwback Thursday’ a day early. Found some old signs while cleaning out my shed this past weekend (in preparation for this coming weekend’s yard sale). Some older residents may remember participating in the Earthlings Food Coop, which shared local seed/produce and split up truckloads from United Natural Foods.