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Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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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, the United Nations named the top 10 countries with the highest per capita e-waste rates. The Unites States, with a per-capita e-waste generation rate of 48.7 pounds per person, was eighth in the list. For more information on Central Virginia Waste Management Authority’s e-waste response, click here.

St. Andrews School Open Again

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Richmond BizSense has an article on St.Andrews’s renovation and recovery from fire. Here’s an excerpt:

St. Andrews School has wrapped up renovations of its 114-year-old building at 227 S. Cherry St. and reopened for classes Sept. 28 – a few weeks later than originally planned because of a fire in one of its new air conditioning units in late August.

It took a while to clear away the smoke and water damage and ensure the remaining units were safe, said Michelle Rosman, the school’s director of marketing and communications. But once doors finally opened, this year’s 97 students were welcomed into a clean, cool building, with a new HVAC system, buffed floors that removed years of wear and new plaster walls made to match the historic construction.

The work on the building largely consisted of repairing damage to the roof and gutters, both of which were very old and allowed water to seep into the school.

The renovations were fueled by a $1.2 million fundraising campaign completed last year and pro bono contracting work from The Monument Cos. The school surpassed its goal by about $300,000, which allowed it to not only pay for the construction work, but to purchase brand new furniture and ensure each classroom has up-to-date technology, as well.

Breckenridge Tap Takeover At Mojo’s Thursday

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From FaceBook event page:

Tap Takeover time again folks! This month we are pushing it up a week so David and rock out with his band at the end of the month. Breckenridge Brewery will be taking over our taps Thursday October 22nd starting at 8pm after Happy Hour! This will be a steal the glass event.

Draft Selection:
Nitro Vanilla Porter 4.7%
Agave Wheat 4.2%
Breck IPA 6.3%
471 Small Batch IPA 9.2%
Autumn Ale 6.7%

YAVA Author Celebration Wednesday At Main Library

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The Richmond Public Library is hosting 14 Virginia authors of books for children and young adults at its YAVA Book & Author Party from 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, October 21, at the Richmond Main Library (101 E. Franklin Street).
The event is FREE to the public and will feature book sales and signings, raffles, and music by the Hanover High School jazz band. The authors are Gigi Amateau, Tom Angleberger, Cece Bell, Anne Blankman, Bill Blume, Martina Boone, Lana Krumwiede, Sarah McGuire, Jodi Meadows, Sara Raasch, Madelyn Rosenberg, Wendy Shang, Kat Spears and Steve Watkins.

James River Park Activities

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James River Park System Belle Isle Hike Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tredegar Parking Area (300 Tredegar Street)
Meet at Tredegar Parking Area. We’ll cross over to Belle Isle and explore the rich history of the island. jamesriverpark.org/calendar/. Contact: Tyler Twyford, 804-687-0701.

James River Parks System Trail Run Every Wednesday and Friday in October, 6-7 a.m., Reedy Creek Parking Lot (4301 Riverside Drive)
Explore the Main Area of James River Park when the warm weather’s at its best- early in the morning. All fitness and ability levels are welcome for these conversation-paced trail runs. Cost: Free! Meeting Location: Reedy Creek Parking Lot, 4301 Riverside Dr., Richmond 23219. jamesriverpark.org/calendar/. Contact: Penelope Davenport, Penelope.Davenport@Richmondgov.com

James River Park System Mountain Bike Mania Every Wednesday in October, 5-7 p.m., Reedy Creek Visitors Center (4301 Riverside Drive)
Come ride bikes in the James River Park Trail System. We have terrain suitable for all skill levels, and bikes to rent to get you out there. Meet at JRPS headquarters to get outfitted before we hit the trails. Our destination will depend on the group’s inclinations. These rides are open to ages 16-99. No prior mountain biking experience is necessary, but you must be comfortable riding a bike. jamesriverpark.org/calendar/. Contact: Penelope Davenport, Penelope.Davenport@Richmondgov.com