From email:

Dear Oregon Hill Community:

The next OHNA meeting will be February 24 at 7pm.
Agenda and Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting.

Neighborhood events in February:

Sunday, February 15th at 5:00pm:
Storytelling Gathering at Pine Street Church
(see attached flyer)
This month’s theme: When I Fell in Love
Come tell a short story about how you fell in love – with a person, a place, a hobby, a passion, a calling, or anything that awakened joy and meaning in you. Stories can be funny, tender, surprising, or all of the above, and you’re welcome to come just to listen. Cupcakes and coffee and other beverages served.

Thursday, February 19th at 6:00pm – 8:30pm:
Community Craft Night at Pine Street Church
Bring a craft, a snack, and yourself! Even if you aren’t crafting, come hang out with community and enjoy some productive art making and socializing! Mark your calendar for the next event on March 26th.

Sunday, February 22nd at 9:00am:
Friends of Oregon Hill Parks
Committee meeting at Holly Street Playground, followed by a cleanup at Holly Street Playground from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

RVA News & Events:_______________________________

Code Refresh:
The City of Richmond has extended the comment period on draft two of the Code Refresh maps and use regulations. The comment period, which was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, February 15, has been moved two weeks to Sunday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit the interactive tools available at rva.gov/coderefresh and leave comments.

‘So, What’s Next?’ RVA Community Dinner:
– When: Thursday, February 19th, 5:30-7:30 PM
– Where: LabRVA Event Center, 1001 N. 25th St
RSVP by February 12 by clicking here: Please let us know if you would like us to invite others. Info: Email kristine.lalonde@gmail.com

Utility and Water Bill Assistance
METROCARE GAS- Assistance from Department of Public Utilities to help pay heating bills from December 15th thru April 30th. Customers must be at least 30 days past due.
METROCARE WATER- Assistance with water bills. Customers’ bills must be at least 30 days past due. MetroCare may pay one bill payment of last resort, up to $500 per heating season. FYI: Funds are for current charges only. Applicant can only receive MetroCare assistance only once in heating season or once per 12 months. Funds cannot be used for unpaid balances from last heating season or older.
ENERGYSHARE – Dominion Virginia Power helps pay customers’ utility bills.
Energyshare is a 12-month program. The program assists with heating and cooling bills. If approved, customer can receive up to $300 for cooling. June 1st thru September 30th and up to $600 for heating bills October 1st thru May 31st.
Please note: Program may end sooner depending on availability of funds.
For more information: CAPUP 804-788-0050.

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Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association
Valerie L’Herrou, President
John Bolecek, Treasurer
Amanda Bradley, Co-Vice-President
Bryan Clark Green, Co-Vice President
Jennifer Hancock, Co-Vice President
Susan Hill, Co-Vice President
Phaedra Hise, Co-Vice President
Scott Racette, Secretary

JOIN OHNA: https://forms.gle/joCpHqcPrShu8qf86
For events and more: https://ohnarva.org/