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OHNA Meeting Tomorrow Night

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The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) is meeting tomorrow night. There is already a lot of interest in the parking decal proposals. A flyer has been going around the neighborhood (see above image). Here’s a message from OHNA President Todd Woodson:

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Please join us at 7PM on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at St Andrews Parish House, 236 S Laurel St for our monthly Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting. We again welcome Ms. Lynne Lancaster and Mr. Steve Bergin from the City to discuss our residential parking permits.

Here is the agenda:

7PM Meeting called to order

7:05 Richmond Police update- Lt James Roberts

7:10 VCU Police update- Officer Greg Felton

7:15 VCU update- Mr Tito Luna

7:20 Update from Councilman Agelasto’s office- Ms. Amy Robins

7:30 Neighbor Charles Nill has asked to speak on the current stop sign arrangement and request 3 way stops.

7:40 Update on Monroe Park renovations and the unfortunate placement of an electrical box only feet from the WWII Memorial. I will request a resolution from our organization to the Urban Design Committee/Richmond Planning Commission that the City move the box to a more appropriate location. You can read about the issue here:

https://tclf.org/unfortunate-addition-richmonds-monroe-park

7:50 Discussion of parking permits with Ms Lancaster and Mr Bergin

8:20 New or old business

8:30 Meeting Adjourned

I very much look forward to seeing you all and having a productive and congenial meeting! Times are subject to change as necessary.

Triple Crossing at Tredegar – Riverfront Beer Garden Saturday

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So you sold all your earthly belongings at the community yard sale in Pleasant’s Park, and you are hot, thirsty, and need a place to spend all that money…maybe you should wander down the hill…

Paraphrased from the FaceBook event page:

Saturday from 12-8PM Tredegar will be doing a reverse rain dance for their first riverfront beer garden, Triple Crossing at Tredegar. We will have a our beers on draft (whispers of a Tredegar first release of a Double Waxing Variant are floating around), multiple food trucks, a couple DJs, beautiful setting and a laid back time.

Dogs are allowed.

Here is a nice overhead look of the Tredegar patio where the Beer Garden will take place:

More on the Triple Crossing brewery’s website.

RVA311 Launch Today

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From announcement:

Join Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, along with representatives from international software giant Microsoft and independent software agency Avepoint to launch Richmond’s new citizen service platform RVA311 today from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Welcome Center of the Main Street Station at 1500 E. Main Street.

Neighborhood Cleanup This Saturday

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From City Council liaison extraordinaire Amy Robins:

Hi folks! The Oregon Hill 5th District cleanup is THIS Saturday, June 16.
I drove a decent number of your alleys this morning and do not feel there is actually enough to warrant a truck. It appears (minus the storm delays) that the every two week bulk pick up program is working. Additional alley cleanups have been scheduled for the big August 1 move out to make sure your alley aren’t trashed. I know we all vwant to make sure we are using our tax dollars wisely.
This cleanup will be focused on street litter and graffiti removal off public property. We are happy to do private property but the property owner needs to provide the paint and sign this waiver:

http://www.richmondgov.com/PublicWorks/forms/GraffitiRemoval.pdf

AND call me before Friday so I can add it to the TO DO LIST. 804-646-5724

FaceBook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1999082900374103/

Percussive Friday

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Laurel Street neighbor Tommy Birchett is hosting a show this Friday at the Black Iris, over on Broad Street.

From the venue’s website and Bandcamp.com:

When Tommy is not taking out the trash in Oregon Hill, he can be found manipulating sounds with homemade instruments, discarded technology, and electronic toys.

Tommy has opened several times for his friend and fellow musician Tatsuya Nakatani, a Japanese avant-garde sound artist and master percussionist who has released over 80 recordings and tours internationally.

Hollywood Cemetery: Symbolism & Monument Styles Tour This Saturday

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From the Valentine Museum page:

Learn to interpret the spiritual, occupational, vegetal and fraternal signs and symbols found on headstones and iron works at Hollywood Cemetery. Discover the historical origins of monument styles including cradle stones, pyramids, pier stones, mausoleums and reliquaries.

Price: $15 Adult, $5 Child, $5 Valentine members
Length: 2 hours
Parking: On Street
Meeting place: Enter at Cherry and Albemarle streets, meet at the rear of the stone structure to the left.

Also:

Tour Notes

Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged. Space is limited.
Valentine walking tours are typically between 1-2 miles in length. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
Accessibility- People of all abilities are encouraged to join us for tours. If you have accessibility challenges or need accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather a tour may be cancelled. Call 804-649-0711 x 301 to verify the tour will take place.
Admission includes a $5 donation to the Friends of Hollywood Cemetery for ongoing restoration. Tours are made possible through a generous partnership with Hollywood Cemetery.