Riverfront Planning Meeting On Tuesday

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Scott

With James River Park leader Ralph White retiring, citizen input for riverfront planning may become even more important.

CITY OF RICHMOND Riverfront Plan

The Department of Planning and Development Review invites members of the public to attend the third Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan:

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
6:00 pm
Virginia War Memorial
621 South Belvidere

The Consultant Team from Hargreaves Associates will present a draft plan that outlines the overall design concept for Richmond’s riverfront, followed by an opportunity for public comment. The draft plan will describe public realm improvements, emphasizing pedestrian and bike connections, transportation corridors, and identification of anticipated future private development, with a prioritized plan for implementation.

The presentations from the first and second forums are available on the Department of Planning and Development Review’s webpage on the City website at www.richmondgov.com

Parking is available at the Virginia War Memorial, the adjacent Virginia Housing Development Authority, and along Second Street.

For more information contact
James Hill, City of Richmond
Telephone: (804) 646-7552
E-mail: James.Hill@richmondgov.com

St. Andrew’s Church Pancake Breakfast On Saturday

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Scott

From email announcement:

This Saturday, Dec. 3. is the annual Santa Breakfast hosted by St. Andrew’s Church and held in the School building. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus – Shopping – Pancake Breakfast. 9 to noon (breakfast until 11). $3.50 per person; $10 max for family.

Victory Rug Up For Auction

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Scott

It is with some sadness that this neighborhood small business has ended, under unfortunate circumstances.

From Tranzon Fox auction ad:

Auction: Monday, December 19, 1 p.m.,
at the Law Offices of Hirschler Fleischer
The Edgeworth Building, 2100 E. Cary St, 3rd Fl, Richmond, VA 23233

Absolute Bankruptcy Auction
17,319± sq. ft. building with adjacent lot
in Richmond’s Oregon Hill

Sells regardless of price!
Walking distance to VCU
Ideal candidate for rehab, and state and federal historic tax credits
Subject to city approval, this is the best potential multifamily conversion project in the vicinity of VCU, with views of historic Hollywood Cemetery and the skyline
Zoned R-7
407 South Cherry St.

Neighbors note that Victory Rug is not zoned multifamily, nor is it in the neighborhood’s best interest to have student apartments there.

Grace Arents School/Open High 100 Year Celebration!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Scott

Check out the flyer:

OHNA Meeting Tonight

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Scott

The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meets tonight (Tuesday) at 7 pm at the William Byrd Community House.

4th Precinct CAPS Meeting on Thursday

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Scott

From announcement:

Although the MPACT meeting for November has been changed, the Fourth Precinct Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) meeting will be held:

Date: November 17, 2011

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Linwood Holton Elementary School

1600 W Laburnum Ave

Our Fourth Precinct team would like to take this opportunity to hear your CAPS concerns and get to know you better.

We look forward to seeing you on the 17th.

Renegade Market Today

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Scott

From email announcement:

a few reminders…

11/15: Byrd House Renegade Market Tuesday, 3-Sunset

11/16 & 11/30: Vegan 101 Wednesdays, 6-8pm

11/19: Cooking as a 2nd Language: Rescheduled from October – Senegalese Cuisine with Ndeye Diallo of the Goree African Restaurant in Shockoe Bottom – Register by Wednesday at 5pm!

12/7: Va Friends of Mali Open House & Welcome Day, 4-8pm

12/16-18: WBCH Tacky Light Tours, details at wbch.org

www.byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
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Byrd House Market

William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220

St. Andrew’s School Fundraisers

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Scott

I received notice of some fundraising activities for St. Andrew’s School –

November 14: Pescados – China Street 11:30 am-2 pm & 5-10 pm. We will receive a percentage of the days sales.
and
The first Tuesday – Thursday of each month: Papa John’s Pizza Order online at www.papajohns.com during the dates below and enter SAS as the promo code to indicate our school.

January 3 – 5 April 3 – 5
November 1 – 3 February 7 – 9 May 1 – 3
December 6 – 8 March 6 – 8 June 5 – 7

Never Forget – Veterans Day

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Scott

This Friday, the Virginia War Memorial hosts a public ceremony to mark Veterans Day:

November 11, 2011
Veterans Day Ceremony
WHEN: 11:00am until 12:00pm
WHERE: Heilman Amphitheater (map)
Co-hosted with the American Legion 11th District We honor all veterans who have served our country past and present and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Civic, military, veteran and community organizations are invited to present a wreath during the ceremony. No registration is required – each group should bring their own wreath and register with the American Legion at the Memorial before the ceremony begins. Free parking is available. Rain or Shine.

Nov. 11 Community Food Drive

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Scott