From email announcement:
September OHNA Meeting:
Will be held on Sept 22 at 7pm, on Zoom.
Agenda and August minutes attached; see below.
September OHNA Calendar:
Check the OHNA calendar on OHNArva.org for more events and information!
EVERY SATURDAY, 9AM: Community garden hang – Linear Park 614 Holly Street
SEPT 25, FRI 7:30PM MOVIE NIGHTS W/ PINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
OCT 3, SAT 10am FOOHP Pleasants park cleanup
OCT 6, TUE 7:30 PM OHNA BYLAWS COMMITTEE MEETING (VIRTUAL)
OCT 9, FRI 7:30PM MOVIE NIGHTS W/ PINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
October: ____________________________
Fall festival and Hallowe’en events:
Fall festival: October 17, Pleasants Park.
NOVEMBER : ________________
OHNA Elections:
Run for (OHNA) Office!
OHNA holds its officer elections each November. Any OHNA resident or member can serve as an OHNA officer or committee chair. Get involved! Express interest in serving here: https://tinyurl.com/cnj2p7r4
An ad hoc Elections Committee will review expressions of interest, matching candidates to interests, skills, and available positions.
Learn more: OHNArva@gmail.com.
Oregon Hill Street Tree Planting Blitz
Thursday 11/5 9:00am – Dominion workday
Friday – 11/6 9:00am – Alliance for Chesapeake Bay lead
Saturday – 11/7 9:00am – Community day
Come for as many of the three days as you can, or just one! We’ll be planting trees each day. Meeting place is 9am at Pleasants Park, and all help is welcome. If you are able to help earlier than 9am, please sign up here for a few special tasks https://volunteersignup.org/Y9XFA
Other News & Events: _________
RVA Utility Billing Problems:
DPU has hired additional local staff to respond to ongoing problems with utilities billing since the system was updated. Learn more: https://rva.gov/public-utilities/accountupdate
Call or email DPU staff here: (804) 646-4646, dpucustserv@rva.gov
Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Code Refresh 4th/5th District Joint Meeting
Lucille Brown Middle School
An opportunity to dig into how Draft 3 of the Code Refresh proposal will impact the 4th and 5th districts with Councilmember Stephanie Lynch and Councilmember Sarah Abubaker
Additional links and RSVP information:
RSVP and Submit Questions in Advance
Code Refresh Website
PDF Draft Three of Code Refresh
Interactive Draft Three Zoning District Map
Saturday, September 26, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
¡Virginia Fiesta! 5th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Free, family-friendly event with live music, cultural dance, interactive workshops, and authentic cuisine at the Southside Community Center, 6255 Old Warwick Road. https://www.facebook.com/share/1BycXfXqNZ/
Thursday, October 15, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
RVA Schools Modernization Plan Meeting
District 5 Meeting (at Richmond High School for the Arts)
5th District City Budget Priority Form
Councilmember Lynch has posted a form to collect top priorities for the 5th District and for the City in the City’s FY28 Budget (July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028). The FY28 Budget will be delivered in March 2027 but budget planning starts early. You can review previous budgets HERE.
VCU Mary & Frances Youth Center on Linden St
–Pickleball Open Play Sessions–all skill levels are welcome.
Equipment is available on-site. Saturdays & Sundays: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
–After School Program for kids: applications are being accepted.
For more info, email Verenda Cobbs at s2vkcobb@vcu.edu.
OHNA Monthly Meeting Agenda: Sept 22 2026
Join Zoom Meeting (Editor’s note: contact OHNA directly for Zoom link)
Welcome
Approval of Minutes: Scott Racette
Community and local Officials Updates: Councilmember Stephanie Lynch; Verenda Cobbs, VCU; Ashley Graves (VCU PD); Kelyn Gibson, Commonwealth Attorney’s Office; Johnny McRoy, RVAPD
Committee reports: Zoning, Parks, Events, Traffic and Safety, Bylaws, Amphitheater, Treasurer
Announcements: Upcoming committee meetings and events; October Parks events; November officer elections; November tree planting
Zoning Committee Presentation: How does Code Refresh Draft 3 impact Oregon Hill?
Continued Business:
New Business: SUP Application, 313 S Pine St; Overlook Gazebo
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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
Scott Racette, Secretary
JOIN OHNA: https://forms.gle/joCpHqcPrShu8qf86
For events and more: https://ohnarva.org/