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Homeless Concerned About Monroe Park Closure

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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.

4th Precinct MPACT Meeting Tonight

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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!

Birdhouse (Byrd House) Market Moving To Randolph

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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

Times Dispatch Issues Correction- THANK YOU CHARLES POOL!

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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

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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.

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Riverfront Public Art Community Meeting Saturday

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From the FaceBook event page:

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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

OHNA Meeting Tomorrow (Tuesday) Night

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From email announcement:

Hello all

Your monthly reminder for the OHNA meeting. We are meeting in the St Andrew’s chapel at 7 pm on the 200 block of S. Laurel.

We have several visitors on the agenda:

Members from Dominion’s environmental team will be present to give an overview of Dominion’s coal ash pond plan.

Gay Stokes, a city employee with DPU, will be attending to speak on protecting the James River by preventing bacteria and nutrient pollution of the river. She will have some giveaways, including doggy poop bags, lawn signs, and other items.

And Dolly Vogt, general manager for Altria Theater, will be attending to talk about plans to add outdoor seating to the new café/coffee shop, located on Main St, at Altria Theater.

Thanks
Jennifer