A neighbor is reiterating his request that the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association request a bike share station. According to the neighbor, there are 20 stations going in around the City but Oregon Hill is being left out, even though it has 11% of the population of the service area. He further suggests a street parking space next to Pleasants Park (corner of Albemarle and S. Laurel).
Click here to learn more about the City’s bike share program planning.
Looks like a bunch of different Oregon Hill households will be doing yard sales this coming Saturday, May 7.
So far there will be yard sales on the 400 block and 600 block of S. Laurel as well as the 500 and 600 block of S. Pine. Others are welcome to join in.
Craigslist ad: https://richmond.craigslist.org/gms/5567630473.html
FaceBook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/233481807010493/
One other note: This is a way for student renters to get rid of their belongings in an orderly fashion and make a little money. The following Saturday, May 14, is the Big Yard Sale at the University of Richmond.
While Oregon Hill lost the GRTC route that used to go down S. Laurel Street years ago, we have lots of buses stopping on Belvidere Street.
As for the future of local mass transit, I have tried to chime in with some thoughts in the past, now here’s some more chances for more residents to give theirs. From Partnership for Smarter Growth announcement:
Don’t forget, tonight and tomorrow afternoon are the first round of Richmond Transit Network Plan meetings. This will be our plan for the next 20 years.
We’ll be talking about important questions, like where do we need service, how to improve access to jobs, how to link to revitalization of neighborhoods, do you want more frequency and reliability even if it means a slightly longer walk to a stop?
Make sure your voice is heard!
Tuesday, May 3, 6-8 p.m.
DMV Richmond Central Service Center
2300 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Wednesday, May 4, 12-2 p.m.
Main Public Library Auditorium
101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Keep in mind, it may storm later tonight.
Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
A couple of additional notes:
Locally, with the school year drawing to a close, it is time for student renters and others who are moving to consider how to deal with all of their stuff. With the City budget strained, it is important that stuff is recycled and disposed of properly, without just dumping it on the sidewalk, street, and alley. I am happy to post neighborhood yard sale notices on this site. I know there is one multi-household one coming up on May 7 on 600 block of S. Laurel Street. There are also certainly a number of local thrift stores and charities that are willing to receive furniture donations. Don’t forget the 19th Annual Big Yard Sale at the University of Richmond on May 14th.
In terms of Oregon Hill neighborhood cleanups, RVA CleanSweep has a Randolph/Oregon Hill litter pickup scheduled for May 21. Meetup link: http://www.meetup.com/RVA-Clean-Sweep/events/228648874/
There is also a alley cleanup planned for early June.
From email announcement:
Good morning all
Just a reminder that OHNA’s monthly meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26th, at 7 pm at St. Andrew’s, in the little chapel.
Hope to see you all there
Jennifer
Byrd House Market is re-opening this Spring as Birdhouse Farmers Market. The Market could use volunteers for the following needs:
Social media / graphic design – off-site, set your own schedule (4 hours/week)
Tuesdays: various shifts/tasks including Market setup (1-3pm) & breakdown (6-7pm). market info tent/table (2:30-5pm or 5-6:30pm), and face-painting (3:30-5pm)
More information is available at birdhousefarmersmarket.org.
Four weeks left to write and send us your entry for the 2016 Peace Essay contest. Open to all Virginia students grades K-12. Cash prizes!
From Hollywood Cemetery and the FaceBook event page:
Join us for an annual tradition that dates back to the 1800s! Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or chairs, and relax to sounds of great entertainment in one of Richmond’s most beautiful settings! A hot dog truck and ice cream truck will be on hand. Trolley tours will also be available.
The picnic is free to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP in advance. Please email nshepherd@hollywoodcemetery.org to make reservations.
This Saturday, starting at 8 am is the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Remember.
From Virginia War Memorial website:
Join us as we honor and remember the sacrifice of our United States military both past and present. The 5K race starts and finishes at the Memorial with a special Kids Fun Run. Memorial flags, each with the name of a deceased veteran or KIA, are placed at the finish line, reminding everyone of the purpose of this event. All funds benefit the Virginia War Memorial Foundation’s education programs.
Description in Richmond Family Magazine:
Join hundreds of active servicemen and women in uniform for this walk/run. The course starts and ends at Virginia War Memorial and includes a trek through Hollywood Cemetery and Oregon Hill.
From announcement:
Randolph neighbors are looking for a few more volunteer hands this Saturday. We will be covering from Meadow to the western parts of Oregon Hill. In addition to the litter cleanup we will be working to finishing the storm drain marking we started last year.
We will meet at the Randolph a Community Center at 1415 Grayland from 9-12pm. If you can only come for an hour, we’ll take it! Thank you!
Www.meetup.com/RVA-Clean-Sweep
Www.facebook.com/rvacleansweep
@rvacleansweep
#pickuplitterRVA
Note that this is also the date for VCU’s Paint The Town Green community event.