From Craigslist ad:
We are holding a CHURCH YARD AND CRAFT SALE on Saturday, June 1st at 8 am. Lots of kitchen items, glassware, books, clothing, large selection of Christmas items.
400 S. Pine Street, Richmond, VA 23220
If you would like to have your own booth at our sale to sell your art, crafts or yard sale items please just send an email and let us know. Spaces are only $10.
S. Pine Street at Albemarle
Email message from Hollywood Cemetery:
This message is to notify you that there will be a memorial ceremony for the John Marshall Cadets Corps on Monday, May 27 at 12:00 noon. There will be rifle volleys fired as a part of the memorial service.
Thank you for assisting us in getting this message out to the surrounding neighbors.
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Hancock announced good news in regard to the Idlewood Roundabout proposal by making public an email from Councilperson Parker Agelasto:
Our roundabout is finally going to become a reality thanks to Parker.
Thanks
Jennifer
OHNAFrom: Agelasto, Parker C. – Council Member
Subject: Idlewood RoundaboutHello everyone,
I wanted to provide an update regarding the Idlewood Roundabout. Each and everyone one of you contributed to a campaign to make this a priority. My fellow Councilmembers and the Administration heard you clearly. The project that has been discussed for nearly 15 years is finally going to be a reality.
Thanks to Brian Ohlinger for working with us to secure the $250,000 funding support from VCU for this initiative. This provided the necessary leverage for the project to get the attention of those at City Hall. Likewise the commitment from the St. Andrews Association to permit easements for the project made it very doable. The City has set aside $200,000 in the FY2014 capital improvement budget. This will leverage another $200,000 through VDOT’s revenue sharing program. The project thus has $650,000 and should begin over the next 12 months.
CAO Byron Marshall has been very helpful throughout the process. If you happen to see him, please thank him for his support of the Idlewood Roundabout. In the meantime, I will try to organize a public presentation on the project once the Department of Public Works has more specific information to share.
Sincerely,
Parker C. Agelasto
Richmond City Council, 5th District
Editor’s Note: This corresponds to number 5 of my own top ten issues for the neighborhood. With issues 4,5,6,7 all getting somewhat addressed (and a sincere hearty thanks to those who helped make that happen), it may be time to repopulate the list with some new issues.
From the Virginia War Memorial website:
Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony 5/27/2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Co-hosted by 11th District, American Legion. Virginia residents will officially commemorate this national holiday to honor and remember our valiant men and women who gave their lives in service to America at this outdoor ceremony. This event is an inspirational tribute dedicated to the proposition that Freedom is Never Free and includes patriotic music, memorial wreath laying and the playing of Taps. Governor Bob McDonnell is the invited speaker. Free, open to the public and ample free parking. Rain or shine.
Virginia War MemorialMusic at the Memorial 5/27/2013 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thomas Jefferson High School Corps of Cadets Alumni Band will offer an informal concert of patriotic music in the Shrine of Memory for visitors. Memorial Day brings hundreds of people to the Memorial, and this group of talented musicians will help us all remember our American patriotism and the costs of freedom. Free.
Virginia War Memorial
Thanks to Larry at City’s Parks & Rec for installing the new marker on our gazebo.
Some neighborhood alleys have been getting redone by City work crews. This one, which bisects the 500 blocks of Cherry, Laurel, Pine, received the smooth gravel treatment this morning.
From email announcement:
A Fine Day at the Market
Looking forward to a beautiful warm and breezy day, a little overcast with the normal threat of scattered thunderstorms but only a 20% chance of precipitation which usually means nothing to write home about! Come hungry and read to get good food into your fridge and cupboards, into a pot or oven onto a grill even! Need a nosh? Byrd House Market. Need plants? BHM. Got SNAP? Come to the Info Tent!
Who’s Got What at BHM?
Welllll…WE’ve got a Map! Ever checked it out? Here’s the link: http://maps.managemymarket.com/906
Search by product: http://managemymarket.com/api/productsearch.aspx?orgid=329
Who’s organic? Byrd Farm and Amy’s Garden.
Who’s certified naturally grown? Origin Farms
Who uses organic and sustainable practices? Bill’s Produce, Deer Run Farm, Epic Gardens, Red Gate Farm, Tomten Farm
Who’s got CSAs? All of the above!
Facepainting! Armpainting! Calfpainting!
by Ana, mostly
Do you sell things in Virginia? You need to know this:
Free VA Sales Tax Webinar
Get Ready for the Virginia Sales and Use Tax Changes!
Space is limited – sign up today!
Host: Virginia Department of Taxation
Date: Friday, June 7, 2013
Time: 1:00pm Eastern; 10:00am Pacific (60 minute session)
Register now: Sales tax rates will change on July 1, 2013 – are you ready? Join us for a free, one-hour webinar to explore the sales and use tax rate changes that take effect on July 1, 2013. During this interactive session, Virginia Department of Taxation staff members will guide you through the provisions of House Bill 2313, including: Statewide and regional rate increases; Complete overview of associated changes to returns and schedules (Forms ST-9 and ST-8, available now); Sourcing rules for intrastate and interstate transactions; Transitional provisions. Participants will be able to submit questions for discussion throughout the broadcast.
Visit www.WBCH.org to see
what’s happening in the House!
Volunteer opportunities!
_____________________
Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House
www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306
From Postal Service press release:
The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19- 25.
Each year, the Postal Service encourages customers to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance and function of their mailboxes. Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of the community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for carriers and customers.
The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that can occur to mailboxes through normal use every year.
Some of the typical activities that may need to be done include:
· Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door.
· Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or started peeling.
· Remounting a mailbox post if loosened.
· Replacing or adding house numbers.
If a homeowner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only Postal Service-approved traditional, contemporary or locking full/limited service curbside mailboxes. Customers should be careful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of the unapproved boxes is prohibited. Customers may use a custom-built mailbox, but they must consult with their local Post Office to ensure it conforms to guidelines applying to flag, size, strength, and quality of construction.
For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any other questions, contact your local Postmaster.
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From email from Hollywood Cemetery management:
This message is to notify you that there will be a funeral service held here on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. which will include military honors. A rifle salute will be included in this service.
Thank you for assisting us in getting this message out to the surrounding neighbors.
Thank you !!
From the Richmond Police Department’s FaceBook page:
Richmond Police were proud to join Richmond, VA – Mayor’s Office Dwight C. Jones, Councilman Parker Agelasto, Councilman Jon Baliles and several city residents this morning for a bike ride from Monroe Park to City Hall in honor of Bike to Work Day!
