Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Hancock sent this email:
Hello all
Just a reminder that OHNA will be holding their monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th, at 7 pm at WBCH ed. note: William Byrd Community House).
The parking committee will be meeting after the OHNA meeting.
Thanks
Jennifer
OHNA
RVA Clean Sweep is scheduled to work on Belle Isle this Sunday:
Belle Isle is in desperate need of a cleanup, this is the time of the year when the highest number of visitors are out and unfortunately they leave a huge mess. We’ll clean the parking area and then do a loop over to the rocks and back around. It shouldn’t take more than 2 hours at the most. I’ll have trash pickers, gloves and trash bags, please bring water and good walking shoes.
Please go here to sign up to volunteer:
http://www.meetup.com/RVA-Clean-Sweep/events/224029643/
The Belle Isle parking lot on Tredegar Street was completely full yesterday evening and it’s no wonder with accolades still pouring in- outdoor sports store REI has named the James River Parks as one of the nation’s six best river parks. This comes three years after Outside Magazine readers voted Richmond as the Best River City in the country. Richmond will again be featured as a travel destination in the September issue of National Geographic Traveler. Their brief feature “Where to go Next” highlights L’Opossum and the James River Park.
From email announcement:
Good afternoon 4th Precinct MPACT Community,
Attached is the agenda for the 4th Precinct MPACT meeting scheduled for Thursday July 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the library of Linwood Holton Elementary School (1600 West Laburnum Avenue).
<<MPACT 4th Precinct Meeting Agenda July 16, 2015.pdf>>
This month we invite you to attend a MPACT conversation with special guest speakers, M.S. Khara, City Engineer for the Department of Public Works, who will discuss current and future infrastructure plans as it relates to the UCI World Championship race. Paul Manning ,Chief Service Officer with the Office of Volunteerism, who will discuss the City Hall Ambassador Program. The purpose of this new volunteer effort is to enhance the visitor experience at City Hall. The City Hall Ambassadors will welcome visitors, answer basic City questions and provide directional assistance.
Please note that this agenda may be revised. Refer to the City’s MPACT website for updates. You will find the attached meeting minutes from our last meeting on June 18 2015.Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for doing your part to help build a better Richmond.
<<4th Precinct Meeting Minutes June 18 2015.pdf>>
Chris Clark
MPACT Outreach Coordinator
Chief Administrative Office
900 East Broad Street., Suite 1502
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Two cleanup efforts are happening this Saturday-
First, from Jimmy’s email:
OREGON HILL ALLEY CLEANUP
SATURDAY JULY 11 8-11 amWe will walk thru the alleys to
toss all the discarded furniture into the
trash truck. Come to Pleasants Park (S. Laurel & Albemarle St.) at 8am.Even if you can only give 30 minutes, we’d love to have you!!
Coming later than 8am?? Call me at 804-335-5808 or simply look in all the alleys til you find us.
If lifting furniture isn’t your thing, we can give you a grabber & bag for you to get the smaller litter.Seeking anyone who can join the effort. Oregon Hill residents or not. Get some exercise – save on Gym Membership fees!!
If you can join the cleanup THIS SATURDAY, please say so in a reply.
LOTS OF DISCARDED FURNITURE GOT LOST
ON ITS WAY TO THE CITY DUMP!!
YOU CAN HELP US GETTING IT
TO WHERE IT WANTS TO GO!!thanks, jimmy blackford
Second, from RVA Cleansweep:
Oregon Hill Monthly Cleanup
Saturday, July 11, 2015
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Corner of Cumberland Street & Cherry Street
899 Cumberland Street, Richmond, VA (map)We will be wearing orange T-shirts on the Corner of Cumberland & Cherry
We will be cleaning along Cumberland Street in Oregon Hill. Please bring your water bottle.All supplies will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes.
Please use the MeetUp page to sign up for the RVA Cleansweep effort.
http://www.meetup.com/RVA-Clean-Sweep/events/222805199/
More coordination for future cleanups is something that is being worked on now.
From Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, in regard to fireworks on July 3:
On July 3rd:
At around 5 pm, police officers will be stationed at the following intersections:
Laurel and Idlewood, Holly and Laurel, Holly and Pine.
Because of congestion and traffic from the Downtown Expressway, police decided this year to close Laurel Street at Idlewood to everyone but neighbors and guests.
Those without the password or current proof of address will still be able to access the neighborhood at Spring Street until around 7 pm. At 7 pm, the police will start closing down Belvedere and the Lee Bridge.
The Overlook be closed to all but residents and guests. The Oregon Hill Parkway should be closed at the same time 2nd street is closed. The Lee Bridge ramps will be closed also.
Neighbors can get past the police at any time with the password or identification showing that they reside in the neighborhood.
From the FaceBook event page:
It’s Tap Takeover time again folks! This Thursday! 6.25.15 This month we are featuring all Virginia Brews. 6 on tap and 2 bottles! Look out for beers or ciders from Strangeways, Bold Rock Cidery, Champion, Hardywood, Ledgend and others. Starts at 8. Check back for full beer list later in the week!
From email announcement:
Hello all
Just a reminder that OHNA will be holding their monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23rd, at 7 pm at WBCH.
The parking committee will be meeting after the OHNA meeting.
Thanks
Jennifer
OHNA
From the Valentine Museum/Richmond History Center:
June 21, 2-4 p.m.
Oregon Hill Walking Tour
Oregon Hill originated as a grouping of residences for workers from the Tredegar Iron Works and survives today as a tight-knit working class enclave that has continued to thrive with remarkable cohesion. Learn about its history and newer developments on this tour of the neighborhood. Meet at Laurel and Idlewood streets.
The ASL Walking Tour of Hollywood Cemetery this Thursday will share some interesting facts about Jefferson Davis’ son, Billy, who was hard of hearing and about the Davis’ family connection to renowned deaf artist John Carlin.Dr. Pajka will also be discussing American novelist Ellen Glasgow who communicated largely via writing due to her deafness.
This walking tour will be given in American Sign Language and will not be voice interpreted. The tour will begin at 9:00am. This is a walking tour of approximately two miles, so please dress for weather and walking. We ask that participants make a $15 contribution to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery.
For more information, please visit the FaceBook event page or the Hollywood Cemetery event reservation page.
From email announcement:
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is hosting Picnic and Prayers commemorating the life and legacy of Grace Eveyln Arents. Pack a picnic basket and bring a blanket, and we will provide drinks and dessert. At sunset we will have a candlelight prayer service in memory of Miss Grace. Saturday June 20, 2015, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the gravesite of Lewis Ginter and Grace Arents, Hollywood Cemetery, 412 South Laurel Street, Richmond Virginia. Contact Barbara Ambrose 804-648-7980