Vigil and Protest At Dominion’s HQ On Wednesday

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Scott

Virginians are gathering on Tredegar Street this coming Wednesday morning, concerned about the ongoing tragedy of Fukushima and Dominion’s nuclear plans.

I expect a less noisy and more somber event than the recent pipeline protest, but perhaps as equally as important.

From FaceBook event page:

Please join us ~
Wed. March 11, 2015 from 7:30am-10:00am.
We will be participating in the global day of action ~ Commemorating the 4th year of the ongoing nuclear disaster in Fukushima and protesting against Dominion’s plan to build a 3rd nuclear reactor at North Anna on the fault line.

8:30am ~Vigil for the victims of Fukushima in plain view of Dominion Executives as they drive into work.
(will we be the next victims?)
10:00am ~ Moment of silence for the victims of Fukushima, followed by a brief memorial tribute and press conference.

Our State & Federal government is placing us at enormous risk!
Even with the past nuclear disasters (TMI, Chernobyl and the ongoing/uncontrollable disaster in Fukushima spreading radiation all over the world), nothing has stopped VA Dominion Power from moving forward with a plan for another reactor at North Anna.

Volunteer Rose Pruning And Maintenance Day

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Scott

From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:

Over 100 historic rose bushes have been identified in Hollywood Cemetery to date. We’ll be meeting on March 21st to care for the bushes and you’re invited to join us! No rose experience is required.

http://www.hollywoodcemetery.org/events

New Nearby Development

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Scott

RichmondBizSense.com has an article on new townhouse construction planned for the eastern portion of Randolph neighborhood.

From the article:

Richmond’s own TriBeCa – a cluster of brownstone three-story homes on the easternmost edge of the Randolph neighborhood – has begun work on six more units, with nine additional detached homes planned next year.

The Lower Manhattan neighborhood’s name is an acronym for Triangle Below Canal Street, and its Richmond counterpart is short for Triangle Below Cary Street. Its inspiration is a triangle of land that is bordered by South Harrison Street and Grayland and Idlewood avenues.

It’s interesting that the article makes no mention of the Idlewood roundabout project, which should be starting construction also.

Neighborhood Storm Drain Marking Project/RVA CleanSweep On March 15

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Scott

From email announcement:

On Sunday, March 15, at 12:30 pm, we will be organizing a neighborhood-wide storm drain marking project to help raise awareness about the importance of keeping pollutants out of our storm drains and protecting the James River. We’ll gather for a light lunch at 12:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Community House (236 S. Laurel right beside the church) and then head out from there. All are invited to join us; please RSVP if you plan on volunteering by emailing me (abailey at standrewsoregonhill.org) so we will have enough food.

Click here for the event posting on the St. Andrew’s Church website.

Also, there is a MeetUp.com page for an Oregon Hill cleanup organized by RVA Clean Sweep for the morning of March 15.

We’ll be cleaning up surrounding streets and alleyways and will split up into groups depending on attendance. RVA Clean Sweep will provide trash bags, pickers, and gloves, but please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

VCU Community Engagement Celebrated

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Scott

Today VCU’s Division of Community Engagement hosted a lecture this afternoon by Dr. Barbara Holland, an expert on organizational change in higher education, with a focus on the institutionalization of community engagement.

Part of the impetus for the event was also celebrating VCU having received Carnegie Foundation’s designation as a “Community Engaged Campus”. Former First Lady of Virginia and education advocate Anne Holton attended and spoke also.
The only question that time allowed from the audience was in regard to adjunct professors’ pay and declining state support for education.
While it may be easy for Oregon Hill residents to question VCU’s local commitment given past difficulties and controversies (not that this event attempted to address specific neighborhood concerns), the declining financial investments on the part of corporations and government in research make it clear that VCU’s challenges for community engagement will be very real. Hopefully Dr. Holland’s lecture will spur more open discussion and action.

Separate from this keynote event, on an even more positive note, residents may want to mark on their calendars the upcoming opening of the RVA Toolbank (on March 19th), with support from VCU.

Spirited Art St. Andrew’s School Fundraiser Tonight

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Scott

learn more and sign up at http://www.myspiritedart.com/.

Plan Ahead: RZF Has New Date and Location

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Scott

From Richmond Zine Fest’s FaceBook page:

Richmond Zine Fest 2015!
Saturday October 10th at
The Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library
101 E. Franklin St.

From their website:

The Richmond Zine Fest is an annual event at which local and national (and perhaps even international if we’re so lucky) zine-makers can gather to sell and trade their zines and network with other people in the zine community. The zine fest is not just for zine creators and distros. It’s an open event for all ages with tablers selling zines as well as other DIY items, informative and fun workshops throughout the afternoon, and good times, food and conversation in general. This event happens every Fall–typically during the month of October.

OHNA Meets Tonight

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Scott

The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association is meeting tonight (as usual, fourth Tuesday of month) at 7 pm at the William Byrd Community House.

Because last month’s meeting was cancelled, the agenda is very full.

A few points-

The American Civil War Museum at Tredegar will attend to discuss repairs to their historic site’s structures. Attending will be Patrick Saylor, Director, Marketing and PR; Christie Ann Bieber, Director of Strategic Initiatives; and Andrew Phinney, Facilities Manager, to discuss “some work that will be taking place at Historic Tredegar during the next few months. Specifically, we will be doing badly needed repair and restoration work on the canal wall at the back of the Tredegar site. The project is set to begin Feb. 23, with the removal of trees and vegetation along the wall.”

Emily Francis, a candidate for the 10th district Senate race, will be attending. “I’m running for state senate in the 10th District and was hoping to speak with you about the race before your neighborhood association meeting tomorrow”

From Rev. S. Abbott Bailey, Members of “St. Andrew’s and the Grace-on-the-Hill Residents are planning a storm-drain marking project in Oregon Hill to raise awareness about water quality, which is particularly important given our proximity to the James River.

The Tredegar Green issue was rescheduled for the March meeting.

RFD Visits St. Andrew’s School

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Scott

From St. Andrew’s School FaceBook page:

City of Richmond Firefighters came to visit Miss Davis’ kindergarten class, teaching the students about fire safety and answering lots of questions. They let the children touch the equipment and see them in their masks so it wouldn’t be so scary if they ever saw them at a real fire. Climbing the truck was, of course, the highlight! Thank you, RFD!

Operation Move Elkhardt

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Scott

From FaceBook announcement:

We’ve heard of the crumbling infrastructure in our city schools and the latest incident of this collapse was with Elkhardt Middle School having to suddenly close due to mold.
To show the children of our community that we care, I’d like you to join in helping Elkhardt administration and staff with their move to Clark Springs Elementary.
The last day of classes for the nearly 500 students at Elkhardt will be next Thursday, Feb. 12th. Students will report to Clark Springs Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 18th. This gives us Friday, Feb. 13th, a teacher work day where they will be packing THE ENTIRE SCHOOL into boxes, Monday, Feb. 14th, a holiday – President’s Day – to prepare the school for Tuesday, Feb. 17th, where they will be unpacking THE ENTIRE SCHOOL and prepping classrooms for students to return.
Garet Prior reached out to Principal Eric Jones and he would be delighted to have help. Go to the link below to sign up and help out.
Thank you for your time and let’s show these students that we, Richmond, care.

http://www.123contactform.com/form-1291941/Elkhardt-Emergency-Move

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