VCU-Community Meeting on the Gladding Residence Center Capital Project On April 5th

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Scott

From VCU Division of Community Engagement:

Tuesday, April 5
West Grace Street Student Housing – South
835 W. Grace St., Room 1004a
5:30 – 6:30 PM

VCU invites its neighbors to a meeting on April 5 to discuss VCU’s current capital project, Gladding Residence Center, located at 711 W. Main St. This project is part of VCU’s Housing Master Plan and is a public-private partnership between VCU and American Campus Communities. An article on the project appeared in the RTD on February 29.

This will be VCU’s fifth meeting with community members since May 2015. Project designs have evolved, thanks in large part to the community’s feedback. Thank you for your continued participation.

If you plan to attend, kindly RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/4R8WiUcPVE

Homeless Concerned About Monroe Park Closure

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Scott

Television station WRIC has a news story on how homeless advocates are still trying to find temporary solutions for the announced, upcoming closure of Monroe Park for renovations.

Excerpt:

Without the safety of Monroe Park, things become even more difficult for the city’s homeless.

“It’s a place where people find community, so we’re trying to move (food & clothing) services to another location,” Izen said.

Some are pushing for Abner Clay Park to become a temporary gathering space, although the proposal has been met with opposition from some who live, work and worship nearby.

“Whatever we do, we need to make sure we still have those services including tree canopy and bathrooms,” said Izen.

There will be a public forum on Saturday, March 26 at Monroe Park to get the relocation plan moving forward. The meeting will start at 2pm.

OHNA Meeting Tomorrow Night

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Scott

From email announcement:

Hello all

OHNA (Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association) will be holding its monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22nd at 7 pm, at St. Andrew’s, in the chapel.

Thanks
Jennifer

4th Precinct MPACT Meeting Tonight

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Scott

The monthly 4th Precinct MPACT (Mayor’s Participation, Action & Communication Team) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the library of Linwood Holton Elementary School (1600 West Laburnum Avenue).

From email announcement:

This month we invite you to attend a MPACT conversation with special guest speakers, Sector 412 Lieutenant Keyshawn Manns and 4th Precinct Personnel. Officer Paul Lewis, Richmond Police Department, will discuss the Neighborhood Watch Program. Sarah Henrikson, with the Department of Public Utilities will discuss the Wastewater Division, Pretreatment Department. Join us at this meeting to hear from your neighbors, share your ideas, and identify solutions we can implement together to build a better Richmond!

Kitchen Island For Sale

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Scott

From Craigslist ad:

Custom made kitchen island in great condition. See photos. Can be stained or painted (sides/legs)
Top is butcher’s block and legs are solid unfinished pine.
Dimensions:
45.25″ L
23.5″ W
36.5″ H
Stools:
25″ seat H
16.5″ seat diameter
Stools/chairs included!
Great quality!

Birdhouse (Byrd House) Market Moving To Randolph

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Scott

From the Enrichmond Foundation newsletter:

Birdhouse (formerly Byrdhouse) is a leader in the local food market effort in Richmond. This year the market will be leaving their longtime Oregon Hill location for a new home at 1507 Grayland Avenue near the Randolph Community Center and a few blocks away from the historic Second Baptist Church.

For more information, email: byrdhousemarket at gmail.com or you can always email our Partnership coordinator: ejenkins at enrichmond.org

Community Clean Up This Sunday

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Scott

St. Andrew’s Grace-On-the-Hill (GOTH) is sponsoring the March cleanup for the neighborhood this Sunday from 12:30 to 2 pm. Meet at the corner of Idlewood & S. Laurel. Please dress accordingly for the weather. All pick up supplies will be provided. For more details and sign up as a volunteer, please click here.

Times Dispatch Issues Correction- THANK YOU CHARLES POOL!

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Scott

Thanks to some polite correspondence from Laurel Street neighbor, Charles Pool, the Times Dispatch kindly made this correction to their earlier story on the history of the Virginia War Memorial.

The Virginia War Memorial lies on the eastern side of Oregon Hill. A Feb. 24 story on Page A1 about the memorial’s 60th anniversary incorrectly described its location.

See earlier post here by clicking here.

St. Andrew’s Church’s 2nd Annual Friends and Family Day Celebration This Sunday

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Scott

From announcement:

Everyone’s invited to join us this Sunday for St. Andrew’s Church’s 2nd Annual Friends and Family Day Celebration. Join us for lunch in Baldwin Hall of the School at 12:30 pm. You are also welcome (as always) to join us for worship at 11:00 am when we will have some special music by the St. Andrew’s School Violin Ensemble.

Riverfront Public Art Community Meeting Saturday

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Scott

From the FaceBook event page:

Come give your input on the Riverfront Project that will be done in tandem with the T. Tyler Potterfield Bridge. There will be a conversation with the artist and then if weather permits we will walk the project site!

http://richmondvaannouncements.blogspot.com/2016/02/city-names-artist-for-riverfront-art.html

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