Noted peace activist Cindy Sheehan stopped in Richmond last night and was the guest of honor at an informal potluck dinner held in the residence of Oregon Hill resident and local activist Rain Burroughs. 
As referenced in previous comments, Gamino is moving ahead with Phase 2 on the 500 block of S. Cherry Street.
Here are some pictures of new foundations and Phase 1:
 Alley view of back of Phase 2 foundations |
 Front sidewalk view of Phase 2 foundations |
 Alley view of back of Phase 1 |
 Front sidewalk view of Phase 1 |
What does the James River mean to you? What is your special connection with the river and how can we help protect it for the future? Put your answer in a 20 second video and you could win $750 in the James River Association’s new The JAMES and ME Video Contest.
Recognize any? These were left or found in parking lot. I did not see any No. 4’s.
Given some of the recent events, this is welcome news. Still, citizens should recognize opportunites to volunteer.
This Tuesday evening there are two meetings of note (actually, I am sure there are more than that, but two are what my brain is currently handling).
One is a national health care policy symposium held on the VCU academic campus. Unlike some earlier meetings on health care, this one will actually include more view points than just ‘the public option’ one that the Obama administration is pushing. Its being held by a group called United Virginia.
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The second one is for the City’s Fifth ‘Central’ District, hosted by City Councilperson Marty Jewell. It is from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Southside Comunity Services Center (4100 Hull Street). On the agenda are presentation on the new stormwater utility, crime report, traffic calming issues, and more.
Last night, before going over to the Pleasants Park movie, I checked out the last Friday Cheers concert of the season on Brown’s Island. Here’s Toubab Krewe picking a groove-
This morning I joined some other community bloggers on a tour of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. I have mentioned before the Grace Arents- Ginter connection. Anyway, as the pictures below attest, it was pretty fun. Please keep the Lewis Ginter in mind for future excursions- they have an urban farming forum coming up on August 4th. Thanks to Jonah for the tour!
This first picture is of Jonah leading tour. It is in front of a “demonstration garden” for a much larger planting that is designed to produce 10,000 pounds of veggies for the Richmond Food Bank. (It’s easy to volunteer to help with this effort!)
Food blogger ('Carmalized Opinions')/activist Jason Guard and his kid Jasper in the butterfly exhibit.
I didn't think this kid was going to eat the butterfly, but better safe than sorry.
Oregon Hill pickup soccer freaks. Small field. The Blue Wall of Death. Downtown Expressway. What more do you want?