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Flag Auction

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A recent announcement from a neighbor:

Hey Yall! I’m Haleh, upholsterer and textile artist on Pine Street. I, like many others, am concerned about how I’m going to make money in the current situation while my fabric vendors are shutting their doors and my clients as well.
I make flags, in fact, I made the banner that St Andrews hangs to advertise the OHNA meetings. I have a cool flag up in my window right now and it is available through a raffle, if you want a chance of winning it for $10!
the link is 800dollarstore.bigcartel.com and there are three options for purchase. It is high quality and durable, like all of my work, and available to be seen in my window until the auction ends on March 26 2020. Thanks for your time, please share if you think you have people who would like a chance to own this, and stay safe and healthy. Love to you and your people.

Miss Fisher Con Coming In July

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As Richmond’s tourism grows, more people are discovering its historic charm.

The Adventuresses’ Club of the Americas, a nonprofit social club committed to creating community around the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries TV shows, books, and upcoming movie, have scheduled a ‘con’ or conference for Richmond this coming July.

Because of the era portrayed in the series, they highlighted Oregon Hill on the con webpage.

Also, they are looking for local artists with a fondness for Miss Fisher and the Art Deco era to become vendors at their con.

Public To Pay For More Corporate Takeover Of Riverfront

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From (recently re-elected) Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association President Todd Woodson:

On Monday, December 16th at 1:30PM, the City Planning Commission will hear a conceptual plan presented by Venture Richmond for a $17 million, taxpayer funded “improvement plan”, including a CORPORATE HELICOPTER PAD and DYNAMIC LIGHTING PLAN for publicly owned Browns Island, located on a flood plain in downtown Richmond. Venture Richmond and 3north held a planning charrette last April and invited DOMINION ENERGY, ALTRIA CORPORATION, NEW MARKET CORPORATION, certain developers, attorneys and City planning staff yet excluded the stake-holding public from the conversation. After being approved by only 3 members of the ten member Urban Design Committee last week, the proposal is poised to be approved “under the radar” by the planning commission on Monday. If you aren’t interested in building a corporate helipad on public property with taxpayer funds, I would urge you to attend and speak out against this ill conceived plan!

Of course, the corporate media has been silent about this, as they do not want to raise the ire of Venture (aka Vulture) Richmond. Remember, Richmond’s leaders don’t want to PUT SCHOOLS FIRST! Remember, corporate corruption takes from the public– even if most citizens agree with the improvements being made, they should not be excluded from the public planning process!

Proposed Cell Phone Tower Is Still An Issue

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Neighborhood representatives recently received this ‘Section 106’ note in regard to the proposed cell phone towner on the 800 block of W.Cary that the neighborhood association has opposed.

This is to notify you that a new comment has been added to the following filing:
Comment Source: BirchCo, Inc.
Comment Date: 11/19/2019
Comment Text: Please note that the request to provide mock ups and photo documentation of same is still being considered and worked on by the applicant. Additional information will be provided to all parties as soon as it is available.

File Number: 0008777730
TCNS Number: 188256
Purpose: Update
Original Purpose: Collocation Submission Packet
Has the Communications Tower or Non-Tower Structure been the subject of SHPO/THPO review? No
Notification Date: 7AM EST 10/02/2019

Applicant: T-Mobile Northeast, LLC
Consultant: BirchCo, Inc.
Positive Train Control Filing Subject to Expedited Treatment Under Program Comment: No
Site Name: VA71951C / 805 West Cary
Site Address: 805 West Cary Street
Detailed Description of Project:
Site Coordinates: 37-32-40.0 N, 77-27-7.0 W
City: Richmond
County: RICHMOND CITY
State:VA
Lead SHPO/THPO: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Congratulations to Trent and Lil’ Sprouts!

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This site has mentioned Holly Street neighbor Trent Jackson and his Lil’ Sprouts business before, but this morning, at RealLocalRVA‘s October meeting, he won a semi-finalist position for Help To The Shelf. As part of a partnership with Hatch Kitchen and the Apple Cart Co., Help To The Shelf is an exciting food/beverage pitch competition aimed at helping businesses launch a product and gain recognition with a larger audience. Here’s hoping that Lil’ Sprouts microgreens brings it all home!

Help To The Shelf semi-finalists, Trent Jackson is on left.

Oregon Hill Market Watch From Wes Fertig

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Overlook neighbor and Joyner Fine Properties real estate agent Wes Fertig published a market report on Oregon Hill. It included recently sold properties, just listed properties, pending sales, and price changes on current listings. Click here to see it.

One thing to keep in mind is that with many of these property descriptions, the houses are described as being built in 1900. The reality is that many were built earlier but 1900 is the earliest date that the City of Richmond has on record.

To learn more and contact Wes Fertig, please click on his advertisement on the side of the home page.

Re-Scheduled Hollywood Cemetery Annual Picnic This Sunday

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After weather canceled an earlier date, it looks like the Annual Friends Of Hollywood Cemetery Picnic is on for this coming Sunday.

From FaceBook event page:

The Annual Sunday Picnic at Hollywood Cemetery will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or chair, and join us for an annual tradition that dates back to the 1800s! Live music will be provided by the Oak Lane Band and UNCOMMON, a contemporary acapella band. An ice cream truck and hotdogs will be on site. Trolley tours will also be provided!

The picnic is free to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP in advance. Please email nrowe@hollywoodcemetery.org or call (804) 648-8501 to make reservations.

Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow At Va. War Memorial On Saturday

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From event page:

Calling all lovers of local spirits! Come join us for the Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 3-8pm. Tickets will include all samples of artisan spirits as well as craft cocktails from 11 Virginia distilleries; while guests can mix, mingle and engage with Virginia distillers firsthand! Purchase any bottles you enjoy to take home (we’ll store them at our concierge station while you enjoy the event).

Save $$$ by purchasing your tickets at the advanced promo prices vs. the day of: $20 for one general admission, or $35 for two general admission tickets. Designated driver tickets are complimentary.

Day of / onsite: $30 for one general admission. Designated driver tickets are complimentary.

Featured Virginia Distilleries:
Belle Isle Moonshine, Richmond
Catoctin Creek, Purcellville
Caiseal Spirits, Hampton
Cirrus Vodka, Richmond
Ironclad Distillery Co., Newport News
KO Distilling, Manassas
Reservoir Distillery, Richmond
Tarnished Truth Distilling Company, Virginia Beach
Virago Spirits, Richmond
Virginia Distillery Company, Lovingston
Vitae Spirits Distillery, Charlottesville

Featured Food Truck:
Jus Cukn’ BBQ / Wings / Ribs, Chesterfield

This is a 21 and up event (no children), and rain or shine.

Don’t Forget- Birdhouse Farmer’s Market Today

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A reminder, especially for incoming VCU students:

Birdhouse Farmers Market is committed to helping local farmers and food providers connect directly to their local customers. We are dedicated to providing access to fresh, locally grown and/or produced foods to Richmond families.

1507 Grayland Ave / Every Tuesday 3 – 6:30PM / May – November

Music, Frozen Custard, and lots of food!
Bring the kids over to the market after school. Celebrate back-to-school day with King of Pops or jiji Frozen Custard. They can tell you about their day then join Bobby Joe in making some music. The market is packed this week with food, music, community organizations and your neighbors.