From the magazine:
Open High is ranked 10th within Virginia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Open High is 100 percent. The student body makeup is 42 percent male and 58 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 60 percent. Open High is 1 of 10 high schools in the Richmond City Public Schools.
From Hollywood Cemetery and the FaceBook event page:
Join us for an annual tradition that dates back to the 1800s! Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or chairs, and relax to sounds of great entertainment in one of Richmond’s most beautiful settings! A hot dog truck and ice cream truck will be on hand. Trolley tours will also be available.
The picnic is free to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP in advance. Please email nshepherd@hollywoodcemetery.org to make reservations.
This Saturday, starting at 8 am is the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Remember.
From Virginia War Memorial website:
Join us as we honor and remember the sacrifice of our United States military both past and present. The 5K race starts and finishes at the Memorial with a special Kids Fun Run. Memorial flags, each with the name of a deceased veteran or KIA, are placed at the finish line, reminding everyone of the purpose of this event. All funds benefit the Virginia War Memorial Foundation’s education programs.
Description in Richmond Family Magazine:
Join hundreds of active servicemen and women in uniform for this walk/run. The course starts and ends at Virginia War Memorial and includes a trek through Hollywood Cemetery and Oregon Hill.
From RAIDSonline.com:
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
3XX TREDEGAR ST
Apr 16, 2016 at 1:45 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Up on Belvidere Street…
From RAIDSonline.com:
THEFT FROM BUILDING
6XX SPRING ST
Apr 12, 2016 at 1:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Well, last time this was scheduled, Slayer was playing the National, former President Bill Clinton paid a last minute visit to the Hippodrome, and there were tornado warnings, complete with VCU sirens. Let’s see what happens on Tuesday-
The Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council, (OHHIC) a neighborhood membership organization whose mission includes historical preservation, is presenting an author’s talk about historic Tredegar Iron Works on Tuesday, April 19th at 7 pm. Local historian Nathan Vernon Madison, a graduate of the University of Mary Washington (BA) and Virginia Commonwealth University (MA), will present and discuss his recently released book, Tredegar Iron Works. His account utilizes a wealth of primary sources and firsthand accounts to chronicle the full history of the Richmond industrial icon. The Oregon Hill neighborhood was built and occupied by many of the foundry’s workers and therefore has a special connection to this history. This author’s talk is co-hosted by St. Andrew’s Church and will take place in their chapel at 236 S. Laurel Street. After the presentation Mr. Madison will be available to sign books. This event is free and open to the public, however seating will be limited and RSVP’s are appreciated.
The thing about neighborhood punk record store Vinyl Conflict is that it likes to go all out…for instance, this Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm…
From the FaceBook event page:
MARK YOUR CALANDERS.
-821 Menu Take over! We will be nailing ya with all the punny menu items you can handle backed with delicious food. Go check them out and snag a coupon for the shop!
-Hold It down will be back with more Punk/Metal flash sheet art for ya! We’re going a little bigger this year with larger pieces still at an affordable rate. Show your dedication and snag a coupon for the shop!
-Epic Sale, more details being ironed out on this one! But you will not wanna miss whats in the works!
-Tech Exchange is gonna cart over the Simpsons Arcade game for a tournament!
-Parking Lot Party!
-A *&^%ING MOON BOUNCE
-A *&^%ING DUNK TANK
-A *&^%ING SNOW CONE MACHINE
-LIVE *&^%ING MUSIC
—FEATURING DOWN TO NOTHING AND IRON REAGAN!!!-Cultured Swine is gonna sling some good for yall fine folks!
If you are a local business and would like to participate please reach out to us.
SPONSORS:
-Relapse Records
-Tankcrimes Records
-Ebullition Distribution
-A389 Records
-821 Cafe
-Tech Exchange
-Hold It Down
-Rest in Pieces
-Canine Adventure
-Deathwish INC
-Revelation Records
-Pork Magazine
-Salvation Tattoo
-MORE TBA
From announcement:
Randolph neighbors are looking for a few more volunteer hands this Saturday. We will be covering from Meadow to the western parts of Oregon Hill. In addition to the litter cleanup we will be working to finishing the storm drain marking we started last year.
We will meet at the Randolph a Community Center at 1415 Grayland from 9-12pm. If you can only come for an hour, we’ll take it! Thank you!
Www.meetup.com/RVA-Clean-Sweep
Www.facebook.com/rvacleansweep
@rvacleansweep
#pickuplitterRVA
Note that this is also the date for VCU’s Paint The Town Green community event.
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.
In recycling news, U.S. authorities make arrests in recycling theft cases.
Locally, with the school year drawing to a close, it is time for student renters and others who are moving to consider how to deal with all of their stuff. With the City budget strained, it is important that stuff is recycled and disposed of properly, without just dumping it on the sidewalk, street, and alley. I am happy to post neighborhood yard sale notices on this site. There are certainly a number of local thrift stores and charities that are willing to receive furniture donations.
Will local recycling become more expensive for residents?
