I have been asked to help promote this upcoming event:
A Month from Now: Oregon Hill Neighborhood Yard Sale
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“Meet Me in the Bottom” Tonight At WBCH
From Style listing:
The Defenders of Freedom and Justice and Equality show the award-winning, 40-minute documentary, “Meet Me in the Bottom: the Struggle to Reclaim Richmond’s African Burial Ground,” on Wednesday, July 16, at William Byrd Community House. Directed by Shawn Utsey, the film chronicles the contentious fight between community activists, VCU and Gov. Bob McDonnell for control of the land. (He signed a bill to transfer the property from VCU to the city of Richmond in 2011.) The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by discussion. Free, with donations accepted.
Tonight at William Byrd Community House.
Weird Al Listening Party Tonight At Mojo’s
From the FaceBook event page:
Hmmm man what’s happening on July 15th? Probably nothin that great…nothin cool happens on Tuesdays. WAIT RIGHT THERE!
Didn’t you hear?! Weird Al has a new album coming out that day!
So what we’re doing is having a little party just to listen to it! We’ll start this party with an hour or so of comedy and then get right into eating mozzarella sticks and drinking beer while the smooth sounds of Mr. Yankovic’s voice carries us away from our troubled past.
Join us!
Sign up at 8
Show at 9
Burglary On S. Pine
From Richmond Police Department:
7/11/14 – 7/12/14 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
500 block of South Pine Street
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole several items.
Iconically Wrong
On the City Council agenda for July 14th is a proposed 16 story tower on Pear Street proposed by felon Louis Salomonsky and his business partners. The city’s Master Plan, developed with thousands of volunteer hours, insists that the city’s views be protected, and certainly a 16 story tower would block the view of the river from Church Hill.
The Historic Richmond Foundation sent a disturbing letter suggesting that an “iconic” building is needed at that location.
Well, here is the type of “iconic” building at 709 W. Cary that Salomonsky and his business partners threw up in the Oregon Hill Historic District.
Train Derailment Explosion Risk
In the wake of the Lynchburg explosion, more people are looking at maps.
http://portlandtribune.com/sl/226325-88900-map-pinpoints-route-of-oil-trains-through-region
A couple of comments-
While I am concerned about train derailments, I am not freaking out because of this map. And in the event of a spill or explosion, I would hope the slope of Oregon Hill would protect the neighborhood from the worst of it. As it is, I am much more immediately concerned about resulting river pollution. This may or may not be scaremongering, but it is a subject worth more attention. I understand the James River Association will be sharing more information soon.
Electric Guitar For Sale
From Craigslist ad:
Ibanez Cimar guitar for sale with Epiphone practice amp, 12′ cable, and case included. Asking $85 obo, please e-mail with inquiries. – Mike
Yo, Percy Jackson
From email announcement:
Oregon Hill Movie Night
Friday, July 11
Dusk
Pleasants Park
(Ed. note: I am not sure why this Spanish version of the movie poster image was sent. Pine St. Baptist Hispanic outreach effort? But I suspect the film will be shown in English without subtitles).
Free refreshments served: hot dogs, chips, and beverage
Hollywood Cemetery Photo Contest
Hollywood Cemetery’s Facebook page is running a photo contest:
Do you have a great photo you’ve taken of Hollywood Cemetery? Share it with us and you could win 2 tickets for a trolley tour through Hollywood!
Here are the details: Send us a private message with your photo. From the submissions, we will choose the Top 5 that we think best represents the historical beauty of Hollywood. The Top 5 photos will be posted on July 16th for your votes. The photo that receives the most “Likes” wins!
Only one entry per person please.
Is Venture Richmond Above The Law?
Do the City’s rules and regulations do not apply equally to everyone? If the Mayor happens to be the president of your organization, as is the case with Venture Richmond, do the City’s regulations apply equally?
As of Monday, July 7th, why is there no permit on the city’s web site shown for Venture Richmond’s ongoing amphitheater work on the City-owned property leased by Venture Richmond (the area above the canal)? While it appears that no permit was requested or issued for the City parcel, a City employee indicated that the City parcel work was included in the permit that was issued. But is this correct procedure?
In October 2012, the century-old Tredegar wall was illegally demolished on this same City property leased by Venture Richmond. Last week, silt fencing to stop erosion was not installed on the Venture Richmond property until after the public complained. As a result, dirt and debris was pushed into the wetlands.