Laurel Street neighbor Charles Pool, on behalf of the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, made a presentation to the Richmond 300 Advisory Committee at the Main public library Wednesday afternoon. Charles shared strong concerns that new planning would lead to allowing 8-story tall buildings to be built in Oregon Hill and other historic inner-city neighborhoods. Before making the presentation, he passed out copies of OHNA’s recent letter to committee members.
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Richmond city residents, join the James River Association at the Main Branch Library on October 29th for a rain barrel workshop!
Rain barrels are made out of heavy-duty plastic 55-gallon drums and connected to the gutter downspouts of residential homes, collecting rain runoff. Stormwater moves quickly over the paved surfaces in urban environments, picking up pollutants on its way to the James River. By collecting water from a rooftop to be used in a garden later, the total amount of contaminants being deposited into the river is decreased!
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Main Branch Library
101 E Franklin Street
Dario Hunter, Presidential candidate and member of the Youngstown, OH Board of Education, visits Richmond, VA to talk about his plan to build a greener and fairer America as well as the strategy to grow the Green Party through the 2020 race and beyond.
He will be at the Main Richmond Public Library on Franklin Street at 6 pm tomorrow.
Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Richmond Public Library.
The Main Public Library will be holding a screening of the documentary, “The American South as We Know It”, on Sunday (June 9th) at 2pm. It will be presented by director and producer, Frederick Murphy. Discussion and Q&A to follow the film.
The American South As We Know It explores the lives and experiences of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era. This film depicts a time when racial tension was at its peak. The educators, historians and brave “everyday” people featured in this documentary, express their vested interest in creating a comprehensive narrative of what life was like for African-Americans in the south.
REGISTRATION: https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/5248430
Received this media advisory about a public meeting to detail bicycle infrastructure plans from the City’s Department of Public Works. It’s taking place May 30 from 5 to 7 pm at the Main Richmond Pubic Library.
Heartfullness Richmond, a local non-profit, is sponsoring a FREE meditation class this Saturday at 11 am at the Main branch of the Richmond Public Library.
From the FaceBook event page:
Have you wondered how to get started on a meditation practice? That too on something that ennobles you and brings the best of you out and let go of that is not aiding you on your journey. Join us for Heartfulness Meditation class as we navigate the calm and turbulent states of our Heart Mind field/existence/consciousness.
We will start off with guided relaxation that helps relax the body and ease the mind into a Heart (seat of purity & love) Centric Meditation the experience of which is something .. you just have to experience!
Questions e-shout to Richmond.VA@Heartfulness.Org
If you plan to attend, you are asked to get tickets through Eventbrite.
Solar United Neighbors is launching another Richmond co-op.
We’re bringing homeowners and small businesses interested in installing solar and/or electric vehicle chargers together in a group, or co-op. Homeowners join the group at no obligation to receive discounted pricing and unbiased, installer-neutral support throughout the process. Our experienced team ensures you understand the basics of installing solar and EV charging as well as receive a competitive proposal from a qualified installer.
The co-op is accepting new sign ups through October 31. But they are holding an info session this Tuesday at 6 pm at the Main branch of the Richmond Public Library. Be sure to RSVP.
Learn to appropriately critique a story in this interactive workshop. Participants are encouraged to submit their writing in advance, and YA author Christina June will critique the first 250 words at the workshop. Works will be critiqued anonymously and with respect, so young writers can feel safe in submitting their stories. Attendees will leave the workshop knowing how to appropriately and respectfully critique their peer’s work. Any pieces that are not critiqued during the session, due to time, will be returned with feedback to the author.
Teen writing samples of 250 words should be submitted to Jennifer.Deuell@richmondgov.com no later than February 14th, 2019.