Good Laurel Street Rental

Posting this as a favor for a neighbor:
(Note: This site is not opposed to running ads for real estate).

603 S. Laurel. Contact 690 7976

This 1200-square foot 2-bedroom apartment is the whole first floor of a 1910 Victorian duplex. $1100 a month includes water and trash service. Spayed/neutered cats, bunnies, rodentia and snakes are welcome. Sorry, no dogs or birds! This is NOT A PARTY HOUSE, repeat, NOT A PARTY HOUSE, everyone who lives above and on either side are grownups with real jobs.

Councilman Agelasto to hold meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

From City press release:

All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT Richmond, Virginia – The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:

· Virginia General Assembly Legislative Update

The Honorable Jennifer McClellan, Virginia State Senator
Senate of Virginia – 9th Voter District

The Honorable Betsy Carr, Virginia State Delegate
Virginia House of Delegates – 69th Voter District

· Richmond 300 City Master Plan Updates

· Richmond Central 5th Voter District Updates

· Questions and Comments

WHEN Thursday, August 16, 2018
6:45-8:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Schools – Binford Middle School
1701 Floyd Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT For more information, please contact: Amy Robins, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, at 804.646.5724 (tel), or amy.robins@richmondgov.com (email).

Background
Councilman Agelasto typically holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

Councilman Agelasto’s upcoming individually scheduled meetings and community clean-ups:

COUNCILMAN AGELASTO’S MEETINGS

Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6:45-8:00 p.m.
Patrick Henry School of Science & Arts
3411 Semmes Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, December 13, 2018; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Woodland Heights Baptist Church
611 West 31st Street; Richmond, Virginia

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS
The following community clean-up meet-up locations will be announced through the civic associations, through Councilman Agelasto’s e-newsletter, and on his Facebook page.

Saturday, September 15, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Reedy Creek and Swansboro West Neighborhoods
Morning meet-up location to be determined

Saturday, October 20, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Swansboro and Woodland Heights Neighborhoods
Morning meet-up location to be determined

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Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling. Remember that the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority needs our help.

In recycling news, the country’s recycling and composting rate remains stuck at just over 34 percent, according to the U.S. EPA.

Big Garage Sale On Holly Street Tomorrow

From Craigslist ad:

Refrigerator,yard equipment/tools,armoire,outdoor furniture,dresser,children’s bike,coffee table, end tables,recliner, twin mattress set with frame,home decor,wall art,picture frames,desk with matching lateral file, 2 rolling office chairs,clothing,bags,purses,music,movies,children’s books,kitchen tools,plates, bowls,utensils and much more!
Sale location at detached garage around the corner on Riverside Park Rd to the left of Holly St Park in Oregon Hill neighborhood!

Litter Cleanup Monday with RVA Clean Sweep and VCU’s Ram Camp

The 5th District and RVA Clean Sweep are partnering with RAM CAMP again this year to pick up litter throughout the city! RAM CAMP is VCU’s welcome week for new freshmen students. They all know there is a community service component to the week. RAM CAMP volunteers will be in the neighborhood this coming Monday, August 13 from ~8:45 am-noon. They will be meeting at the Peddler On Pine Street restaurant. Wonderful neighbors will be helping lead this effort along with a RVA Clean Sweep volunteer lead. The focus will be litter pick up on Idlewood & Cumberland along with graffiti removal from public property. All are welcome to join in!

For more information, visit the MeetUp page by clicking here.

The Women of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

This Saturday, August 11, from 2 to 4 p.m-Explore the role that women’s groups played in Hollywood Cemetery’s history from the Civil War to the present. Visit grave sites of women who were educators, authors, preservationists, suffragists and humanitarians.

Price: $15 Adult, $5 Child, $5 Valentine members
Length: 2 hours
Parking: On Street
Meeting place: Enter at Cherry and Albemarle streets, meet at the rear of the stone structure to the left.

Tour Notes

Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged. Space is limited.
Valentine walking tours are typically between 1-2 miles in length. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
Accessibility- People of all abilities are encouraged to join us for tours. If you have accessibility challenges or need accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather a tour may be cancelled. Call 804-649-0711 x 301 to verify the tour will take place.
Admission includes a $5 donation to the Friends of Hollywood Cemetery for ongoing restoration. Tours are made possible through a generous partnership with Hollywood Cemetery.