From Times Dispatch article:
Agelasto’s resolution would ask the administration of Mayor Dwight C. Jones to develop an anti-litter campaign and conduct an “inventory and assessment of existing policies and budget resources within the city to address littering concerns.”
Agelasto pointed specifically to the issue of illegal dumping, saying the city is having to pick up twice as much as it did six years ago. He called dumping a problem that’s “getting out of control.”
I have been asked to help promote this upcoming event:
From Style listing:
The Defenders of Freedom and Justice and Equality show the award-winning, 40-minute documentary, “Meet Me in the Bottom: the Struggle to Reclaim Richmond’s African Burial Ground,” on Wednesday, July 16, at William Byrd Community House. Directed by Shawn Utsey, the film chronicles the contentious fight between community activists, VCU and Gov. Bob McDonnell for control of the land. (He signed a bill to transfer the property from VCU to the city of Richmond in 2011.) The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by discussion. Free, with donations accepted.
Tonight at William Byrd Community House.
From email announcement:
Oregon Hill Movie Night
Friday, July 11
Dusk
Pleasants Park
(Ed. note: I am not sure why this Spanish version of the movie poster image was sent. Pine St. Baptist Hispanic outreach effort? But I suspect the film will be shown in English without subtitles).
Free refreshments served: hot dogs, chips, and beverage
From email announcement:
Byrd House Market – Your Neighborhood Farmers Market!
Did you try one these yet? We did! Guess which one and I’ll give you a $5 token (one winner only)!
sizzling corned beef hash or free range chicken eggs poached and topped with chopped fresh tomatoes and carmelized onions and mushrooms…
make your own V8 juice with seasonal, nutrient dense tomatoes…serve with a crusty bread spread with roasted garlic and olive oil…
scoop out the pulp and stuff your juicy tomatoes with tuna (or seared squash) made with chopped red onions, dill and black pepper (and yes, mayo!!)
Can you use SNAP EBT?
ALMOST EVERYTHING at Byrd House Market is a SNAP eligible food! (ask if you’re not sure)
Looking for Gifts and Indulgences?
Talk to our Soap and Balm Crafters!Who’s at the Market?
Agriberry* # SD
Amy’s Garden* #
Bill’s Produce / Heath Farm
Byrd Farm / Rural Va Market CSA* # SD
Deer Run Farm #
Epic Gardens SD
Faith Farm Foods
Origins Farm* # SD
Pedal Pops RVA
* These vendors sell organic products.
SD – These vendors offer a $10 Student Deal!
Robbin’s Heavenly Sweets and Treats #
Salt Pork
Serene Suds, LLC #
Steve Haas Mushrooms #
Tomten Farm # SD
Wandering Cow Farm #
# So far, these vendors have supplied our cooking demos and our musicians with complimentary good stuffs. Thank them by supporting them!
5:00 – 6:30 pm: Learn more about the World Pediatric Project – a registered 501 c(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization with a mission to heal critically ill children and build healthcare capacity in the world.
Will Nelson and the Blue Lotus Collective crew will perform 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Give generously to our friends who share their gifts for free!This is a terrific weather website: The Weather Underground
Richmond City Council Meetings Summer/Fall 2014 Schedule
Monday, July 14, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, December 8, 2014
Informal meetings will start at 5 p.m.(instead of 3 p.m.) and Formal meetings will start at 6:00 p.m. All meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, 2nd floor of City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street. Additional information concerning date and time changes are outlined in Resolution No. 2013-R252-2014-65.
COMPLETE THOSE Farm. Fresh. PLEDGE. CARDS – You must be getting close now!
Take it home. Bring it back.Looking for a Summer Camp for your child?
Know someone who is? WBCH is still enrolling 3-12 year olds for their Summer Camp, which runs through August 22nd. Click here to learn more and get your child enrolled. Byrd House Market will be part of their weekly routine, in addition to swimming, field trips, gardening, arts and science fun too. Multiple-child discounts available.
ByrdHouseMarket.Blogspot.com
Inspired by Michael Bierut’s 100 Day Project, 100 Days to a Better RVA strives to introduce and investigate unique ideas to improving the city of Richmond.
From Day #5 article:
Take the Holly Street Park in Oregon Hill. The James River Park System could reclaim an old phone booth, cover it with murals, and put it at the bottom of the concrete ramp leading to the fields. Inside: basketballs, footballs, dodgeballs, frisbees, and jump ropes left by families who have upgraded or leftovers from the VCU Rec Center. A handy pump for the balls could also be tucked inside. Finally, a simple inscription: take a basketball, return a frisbee.
“Little free sports libraries” would be a very low cost way to provide a great pubic service. The boxes would be the largest cost, but there’s also plenty of room for creative ideas. Phone booths are near useless and could be repurposed. Old gutted vending machines could also do the job. Imagination is the only limitation.
Editor’s Note: Holly Street Playground is managed by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, not the James River Park system.
As previously reported…‘LOVE’ sculpture at Overlook..
Partly in response to the illegal parking during Dominion RiverRock, and partly due to the desire to make more room for pedestrians, the Oregon Hill Parkway will be closed to parking during the July 3 fireworks. Holly Street will be closed, except for Oregon Hill residents. As stated before, expect more Richmond police presence in Oregon Hill during the July 3 event.
From email announcement:
Byrd House Market – Your Neighborhood Farmers Market!
We’ve all been waiting for the Tomatoes, yes? Well, Come on!
sizzling corned beef hash or free range chicken eggs poached and topped with chopped fresh tomatoes and carmelized onions and mushrooms…
make your own V8 juice with seasonal, nutrient dense tomatoes…serve with a crusty bread spread with roasted garlic and olive oil…
scoop out the pulp and stuff your juicy tomatoes with tuna (or seared squash) made with chopped red onions, dill and black pepper (and yes, mayo!!)
Can you use SNAP EBT?
But of Course!
Looking for a CSA?
Talk to our Farmers!
Who’s at the Market?
Agriberry* #
Amy’s Garden* #
Bill’s Produce / Heath Farm
Byrd Farm / Rural Va Market CSA* #
Deer Run Farm #
Epic Gardens
Faith Farm Foods
Origins Farm* #
Pedal Pops RVA
Sub Rosa is on vacation this week.
* These vendors sell organic products.
Phal Wong’s Noodles & Spring Rolls
Rina Factory Home Baked Goods #
Robbin’s Heavenly Sweets and Treats #
Salt Pork
Serene Suds, LLC #
Steve Haas Mushrooms #
Tomten Farm #
Wandering Cow Farm #
# So far, these vendors have supplied our cooking demos and our musicians with complimentary good stuffs. Thank them by supporting them!
Will Nelson and the Blue Lotus Collective crew will perform until about 5:30 pm for the next couple of months. AND many thanks to Pam McCarthy who sang so wonderfully last week. Her CDs were mighty reasonable so you might consider not missing out on that deal when she returns, July 15, along with our next edition of the Let’s Talk Breastfeeding mini-festival.
Shared from 5th Council District Representative Parker Agelasto’s July newsletter.. Richmond City Council Meetings are now Monthly
The meetings will be held as follows:
Monday, July 14, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, December 8, 2014
Informal meetings will start at 5 p.m.(instead of 3 p.m.) and Formal meetings will start at 6:00 p.m. All meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, 2nd floor of City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street. Additional information concerning date and time changes are outlined in Resolution No. 2013-R252-2014-65.
COMPLETE THOSE Farm. Fresh. PLEDGE. CARDS – You must be getting close now!
Take it home. Bring it back.Looking for a Summer Camp for your child?
Know someone who is? WBCH is still enrolling 3-12 year olds for their Summer Camp, which runs through August 22nd. Click here to learn more and get your child enrolled. Byrd House Market will be part of their weekly routine, in addition to swimming, field trips, gardening, arts and science fun too. Multiple-child discounts available.For more information: http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association leaders have been meeting with the police ahead of the July 3 riverfront fireworks show.
From email:
Just a note that there will be 4 police officers in the neighborhood on July 3rd, starting around 3 in the afternoon.
We met with Lt Beazley and Officer Green this afternoon and discussed traffic and illegal parking.
They may close some of the alleys to thru traffic. The Lee bridge will be shut down around 7:30 pm.
There will still be a traffic backup getting out of the neighborhood, but we are hoping things will run a little smoother.
If you see any problems, let me know. I will be following up with the police on things that need to be changed or improvements that could be made for the next year.
Thanks
Jennifer
Update: It sounds like police will also close off Holly Street, 2nd Street, and the Lee Bridge at times during the event.
