Residents need to be aware that the date of the Richmond Marathon approaches, and with it comes street closings.
Here is some other spectator info. I would also be interested in knowing about Oregon Hill residents who are participating as runners.
The John Marshall Memorial Association will hold a ceremony at Hollywood Cemetery on Veteran’s Day, November 11th at 12:00 noon. The ceremony will include artillery fire.
From press release:
TheCollegePlace-Richmond Upcoming Workshop:
Understanding and Applying for Financial Aid: Figuring out how to search for
financial assistance for college can be a complicated and stressful process.
This workshop will help students and parents navigate the world of financial
aid. This topic will cover areas such as understanding financial aid terms,
the difference between scholarships/grants/loans and work-study, FAFSA and
more.
Target audience: 12th grade student/parents.
Event Details: Mary & Frances Youth Center (on the campus of VCU next to the
Cary Street Gym) at W. Cary and S. Linden.
Date: Saturday, November 7th (10:00a ? 11:15a) — Registration Deadline:
November 5, 2009
Register: Visit
http://www.ecmcfoundation.org/thecollegeplace/register_form.html to
register. You must register in order to participate. Space is limited.
This workshop is free.
For more information, please email Gabriela Mira at gmira@ecmc.org or call
827.0551.
Gnarly.
Click here for more info.
From announcement:
Last Chance this year for dinner and a documentary night!
Veggie Dinner and a documentary will start again in late winter, early spring of 2010.
Bring your veggies to share (6pm) and come see short segments of Ken Burns “The National Parks” (7pm) Thurs. Nov 5, 2009.
Bring photos and experiences of your trips to National Parks to display!
If you have your own videos/cds/dvds of your trips to National Parks and know how to show them, bring them!
Please let us know if you’re coming to the William Byrd Community House at 224 South Cherry Street by RSVP carolion1@yahoo.com or 783-6316 to John or Caroline
Don’t forget your plates and utensils!
From announcement:
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is offering basic home energy-saving devices to households on Oregon Hill that want and need assistance in this area. Items include weatherization strips for doors and windows and interior window insulation kits. Windows and doors can account for up to 20% of the air leaks in a house. Reducing them and the solar gain in houses can save as much as 10% to 25% on heating and cooling bills (See Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy and Money at Home, produced by the US Department of Energy). Our hope is to help households reduce the cost of utility bills while also caring for God’s creation.
On October 31 from 10:00 am to Noon and on November 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, volunteers will be canvassing the Oregon Hill neighborhood to identify those households that need and want this assistance. If you are home and interested, please welcome them!
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Abbott Bailey at abailey@standrewsec.org. Volunteers will be given a simple script to follow and an area to cover. We’d love to have some more neighborhood folks join us in our House Warming efforts.
There is a free screening of the new documentary film Rethink Afghanistan on Wednesday, October 28, at 7:00 PM in the VCU Student Commons Forum Room (907 Floyd Avenue).
Rethink Afghanistan is a documentary about the U.S.’ escalating military involvement in Afghanistan directed by Robert Greenwald and distributed by Brave New Foundation.
The film will be followed by a discussion moderated by Dr. Mark Wood, of VCU’s School of World Studies.
This event is co-sponsored by the Richmond Peace Education Center, the Network of Spiritual Progressives Student Organization (nspvcu@gmail.com), and the VCU Religious Studies Program.
Received this notice from neighbor:
Does Richmond Need a Citizen Tree Commission?
Information about Ordinance 2009-174Council representative, Chris Hilbert, has introduced an ordinance to establish a citizen tree commission to be called the Urban Forestry Commission, to reflect the broad vision for the group. The purpose is to improve the City’s urban forestry resources through policy development, advise, education and fundraising. Key responsibilities include:
Serve as an advisory body to Council regarding legislation and policies regarding public trees.
Facilitate the development and passage of a tree maintenance and management plan for City-owned trees.
Assist with public relations and education programs to increase public understanding of urban forestry issues.
Conduct fundraising for city tree projects.Members will be appointed by City Council and the Mayor and will include persons with expertise in areas such as tree care, urban forestry, and landscape design. Other members may include individuals with business interests and citizens interested in the beautification and well-being of our city.
Commissions in other localities in Virginia increase awareness of the critical role that trees play in our green infrastructure. They help shape policies and procedures that have long term impact on the livability of a city.
Yes, Richmond needs an Urban Forestry Commission to help maintain and improve our urban forest and to work towards a goal of increased tree canopy. We need a group with vision to help guide priorities based on the value of trees for all citizens and neighborhoods.
Please ask your Council Representative to support the establishment of a citizen Urban Forestry Commission. Come to City Council on Monday, October 26 at 6 pm — Wear GREEN to show your support! Thank you!!!
To reach the office of the City Clerk call 646-7955. Contact information for City Council members can be found by clicking here.
Prepared by the Friends of Urban Forestry. For further information, call Alli at 782-1170 or email allialligood@verizon.net
Have we got a deal for you! Join WBCH for a night of fun at the New York
Deli! There will be giveaways, karaoke, drinks specials and more on
October 22nd with WBCH!When you make a donation to WBCH in the month of October and eat at New
York Deli from 5-10pm on Thursday October 22 and mention WBCH
Deli-Palooza you will receive a discount on your meal on our special
night. You can also give the night of the event at New York Deli.Give WBCH $10 = 10% off your meal on October 22nd
Give WBCH $25 = 25% off your meal on October 22nd
Give WBCH $50 = 50% off your meal on October 22nd
Send your gift to WBCH today to participate!
How It Works: Donations will be taken between 10-1-2009 & 10-22-2009 in
the WBCH Development Office. Credit Cards, Checks and Cash may be used
until 4 pm on October 22nd. Checks and Cash donations will be accepted
on site for your meal discount. Participants will receive wristbands
when they arrive at New York Deli on 10/22/09 to receive discount based
on giving level.Have questions? Email: doffice@wbch.org or call 804-643-2717 ext. 324
New York Deli is located @ 2920 W. Cary St Richmond Virginia 23221
Jessica Turner
Development Associate
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220(804) 643-2717 ext. 324
jturner@wbch.org