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OHNA Invitation For Meeting Next Tuesday
From email:
The following invitation was sent to Dominion and the City planning office. This email is being sent to you because we feel that you may also be interested in this subject. OHNA also extends an open invitation to all interested parties.
To whom it may concern:
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) would like to invite you to our next meeting on Tues. Sept. 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the William Byrd Community House, located on the 200 block of South Cherry Street. As the neighborhood in closest proximity, and with close historical ties to Tredegar, we have questions and concerns regarding the recently announced projects in Monday’s Richmond Times Dispatch article of a road connecting Second Street with Tredegar Street and a new amphitheater.
Among our concerns are:
Is Dominion planning additional construction on its property, or planning to construct the tower that was included in the decades old special use permit?
How will the proposed connector affect the historic canal and surroundings?
Has there been a traffic study regarding the effect of the connector on the surrounding neighborhood?
What is the proposed configuration of the proposed amphitheater, and how will the sound from this amphitheater impact Oregon Hill?
How will parking on Oregon Hill be impacted by the proposed changes?Please let us know if you will be able to attend our neighborhood meeting.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Hancock,
President, OHNA
Recycling Tomorrow/Really Really Free Market On Saturday
Its “Red Wednesday” tomorrow which means curbside recycling pickup as well as trash pickup in the neighborhood. And don’t forget what Ms. Friedman wrote.
If you have items that you think are reusable by others, such as furniture or books, you might want to consider donating to the Really Really Free Market in Monroe Park this Saturday. According to organizers, anything left at the end of the day will be taken to Diversity Thrift.
Byrd House Market Today
3:30p to 7:00p
at Idlewood and Linden, Richmond, VA
From Byrd House Market blog:
Welcome Shoppers!
The bounty cannot be denied. You just have to come get some.And …
We welcome the 3rd Tuesday Acoustic Jam with Epic Gardens guitarist Patricia Stansbury
SNAP EBT and Credit/Debit Cards swiped for wooden nickels? Outrageous(ly efficient method of tendering)! Ask us how it works.
Amy’s Garden is on vacation from the market this week and giving those crops a chance to catch up after all the rain, so we’ll see Amy and the crew and all their great organic goodies next week.
Vegan 101 cooking class series begins this Wednesday, 21 Sep, 6pm. Plenty of room in the class this week, but don’t wait til Wednesday to register (at eatgoodgrowgreat.blogspot.com)!
Check out the the market’s blog: byrdhousemarket@blogspot.com.See you at the market!
What Does New Riverfront Development Mean For Oregon Hill?
More information is emerging about new proposals for the Richmond riverfront after last week’s public riverfront planning meeting. In particular, some items have been announced that concern the Kanawha Canal and the area just east of the Lee Bridge. An amphitheater and possibly a new road that would connect from 2nd Street to Tredegar Street have been mentioned already in the media. Click here for a James River News Hub story and click here for one in the Times Dispatch. Most if not all this land is currently owned by New Market Corporation. Hopefully more facts and discussion will be forthcoming.
In the meantime, I know Oregon Hill neighbors who are concerned about what will eventually happen with riverfront planning. One wrote to me wondering if Dominion Power might try to get an even taller high-rise on the riverfront after all.
This Tuesday’s Byrd House Market
From announcement:
WELCOME BACK FOOD CARTS!
Missed your Soul Ice? Nate’s Tacos? Tropical Safari?? Pizza Tonight?? Your Goatacado Juices??? (me, too)SEMI-MONTHLY VENDORS
St. Andrew’s Church canned goods (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)
Mimi’s Whole Wheat – full time from now onFILL-IN VENDORS
Breeze Hill Farm (quail eggs, all natural wool dryer balls and other wool products from goats and sheep)
Bonnyclabber Cheese Farm (goat cheeses)
Thinking of You Creations (granola, cookies, cakes)
Tiny Glaciers (gourmet fruit pops)4pm DEMO
Elli Sparks will discuss the benefits of raw milk and demonstrate how keifer is made – at Faith Farm TentCOOKING CLASSES
Cooking as a 2nd Language, Sep. 17, 9:30-12noon, register at EatGoodGrowGreat.blogspot.com
Vegan 101 with Jen Hurst, semi-monthly class begins Sep. 21, 6:00 pm, register at EatGoodGrowGreat.blogspot.com
NOTES FROM WBCH
WBCH’s After-School program Now Enrolling and Serving Elementary/Middle School Children ages 4-12 Years; Pick-Ups @ Clark Springs, Carver, John B. Cary, Fox, Maymont, Mary Mumford, St. Andrew’s, Patrick Henry, Binford and Hill. Details at www.WBCH.org or call 643-2717.
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 7-9 Pm – WBCH Presents the 2011 Hans S. Falck Lecture on Social Responsibility – SUBJECT: Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity Across The Life-Course
byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
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Greta Brinkman, “Bass Goddess”, In Belle Magazine
Belle Magazine‘s main feature this September issue is “Women In The Arts” and one of the profiles is Laurel Street’s own Greta Brinkman.
The article describes Brinkman’s gigs in various rock bands since the 80’s from Unseen Force to the Debbie Harry Band to L7 to Moby, and right up to White Cross and Druglord.
Besides rock bands, Brinkman has also volunteered with the Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council and WRIR. She can often be heard on 97.3’s Saturday local music show.
Suffice it to say, many neighbors are happy that Greta has traded her former New York digs and craziness for her Oregon Hill house and craziness.
9/11 Volunteer Opportunities In Our Area
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Join millions of volunteers across the country in remembrance of the victims and heroes of 9/11. From NASCAR to the Richmond Fire Department, there are a variety of tribute projects to choose from. See below for a list of projects in your area. Visit www.handsonRVA.org for more details and to register.
– Farmlet Fun (William Byrd Community House) at 224 South Cherry Street
– James River Park Cleanup (Belle Isle) at 500 Tredegar Street
4th Precinct MPACT Next Thursday
From announcement:
4th Precinct MPACT Partners-
I wanted to share some announcements with you about our upcoming MPACT meetings.
I hope your calendars are marked for our next MPACT meeting, Thursday, September 15th 6:00 PM at Linwood Holton Elementary School (1600 W. Laburnum Ave.). Representatives from city agencies will be on hand to discuss the impact of Hurricane Irene and storm cleanup efforts. Please share the word neighbors and plan to attend.
Additionally, the city is participating in several service projects to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, September 11th. I wanted to highlight 2 projects located in the 4th Precinct that are looking for volunteers. If you would like more information please click on the links below or feel free to contact me.
Commemoration Event & Kick Off- 8:30- 9:30 AM at the Carillon in Byrd Park
http://www.richmondgov.com/NeighborToNeighbor/911ServiceWeek.aspxCannon Creek Ravine Clean Up 10:00- 2:00 PM
http://www.handsonrva.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?startURL=HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page%3FId=a0CA000000CJnTrMALA@A&id=a0CA000000CJnTrMALWilliam Byrd Farmlet 10:00- 2:00 PM
http://www.handsonrva.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?startURL=HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page%3FId=a0CA000000CJnjoMADA@A&id=a0CA000000CJnjoMADMany thanks for your involvement with the city and your neighborhood efforts. I hope to see you at the Sept. 15th meeting or a volunteer event.
~EmilyEmily E. Griffey
MPACT Coordinator
City of Richmond
phone- (804) 646-7527
emily.griffey@richmondgov.com
Lobs & Lessons Center Hosts Tournament on Sept. 17
From press release:
The inaugural Lobs & Lessons Family Open will serve up to 256 participants from the greater Richmond area on Saturday, September 17th, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. It will be hosted by the Mary and Frances Youth Center on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.
The event marks the continual partnership between the Lobs & Lessons program and the Richmond Tennis Association to develop QuickStart Tennis (QST) in the greater Richmond area. QST is a teaching format that allows more children the opportunity to experience the game, as the courts and equipment are smaller so they can feel confident. The tournament will ultimately promote QuickStart Tennis for Everyone, giving families the opportunity to play side by side and encourage the reluctant player, whether it is an adult or child.
The Lobs & Lessons Family Open is a QST event held to promote healthy lifestyles and demonstrate that QST is fun at any age, while providing a low-cost tournament opportunity for the greater Richmond area. In addition to promoting the growth of the game, the event will serve as an annual fundraiser for Lobs & Lessons. Doubles teams will have two registration options, one of which is a low-cost entry fee. A second option, “Team Challenge,” will encourage participants to raise money to support Lobs & Lessons. The event is presented by Lobs & Lessons and the Richmond Tennis Association. To register, please visit www.vcuyouthcenter.org.
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The Lobs & Lessons Family Open will be held at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, using the Thalhimer Tennis Center and Cary St. Field, on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. The Center is located at 120 South Linden Street, just off of West Cary Street, between Cary Street Field and the Cary Street Gym.
