This protest sign appeared on the Belle Island pedestrian bridge. It is protesting Dominion Power’s pipeline construction and investment.
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Weightlifting Yard
Bus, Troy & Billy, 1998
Open High Students Find Grading Problem
From WTVR.com:
The Open High School student said she realized midway through her junior year that her number one ranking had dipped to fourth, but she couldn’t figure out why. So she and her parents delved deep into the details and took what they found to the school system.
“It has definitely been a long journey worth fighting for,” Ward said.
She discovered that her GPA had miscalculated, and that Richmond students weren’t getting enough points for dual enrollment classes and International Baccalaureate courses. Ward joined other students and parents who vowed to hold Richmond Public School officials accountable for correcting the situation.
Theft From Vehicle On S. Cherry
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
4XX S CHERRY ST
Apr 30, 2018 at 9:15 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Star Wars Day Adaption Event At RACC This Friday
This coming Friday (May the 4th, Star Wars Day), members of the 501st will be teaming up with Richmond Animal Care and Control for a Star Wars themed adoption special.
Adoption fees will be lowered from $100 to $4. If you or anybody you know is considering adopting a new best friend, now is a good time. Should have 5 or 6 costumed members of the 501st at the event (Chewbacca and Lord Vader will be making an appearance).
Prom, May 1965, WBCH
I already shared a link to the Times Dispatch’s photos of this year’s Open High prom, but here is a photo from a prom held at the William Byrd Community House back in 1965. This was posted to a FaceBook group called Oregon Hill Reunion Group. (Ed. note: I will probably be sharing more photos from there in the future for ‘Throwback Thursday’.)
Linda Hester, who contributed the photo, wrote:
In picture top is Hector Martinez, Linda Hester .Bottom left is Butch Neisz and Janie Ho. Bottom right is Beverly Overton and Tommy Clary.Such fun times growing up on the hill and going to the community house for all kinds of activities!!
Councilperson Agelasto Holds 5th District Meeting Tomorrow
REMINDER Councilmember Agelasto is meeting with residents of the 5th District tomorrow (Thursday) night at 6:45pm at the Byrd Park Round House.
Agenda:
6:30pm Historic Marker Reveal
6:45pm GRTC Updates
7:00pm DPU Lead Abatement Program
7:20pm Budget & General Updates
7:40pm Q&A
Find Fester!
Posted:
Hi guys my cat escaped late last night without me realizing and I couldn’t find him anywhere last night nor this morning. If you live in the Oregon Hill area please keep a lookout for him!!!! He’s very friendly and responds to kissing sounds and his name, Fester. If you see him, PLEASE CALL ME 703-475-6369. You most likely won’t be able to catch him or anything, he gets really freaked out when he’s outside.
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting Tonight
From email announcement:
Dear Neighbors
Tonight’s OHNA meeting at 7pm at 236 S Laurel will be kept pretty simple and short. Apologies to anyone that didnt get the message on our rezoning resolution’s delay until May 14. The postponement was a good thing. The meeting was still going on at 11. Kudos to Parker for his cigarette tax proposal. He fought hard for a good cause against a very complacent and snoozy City Council and we are very proud of him for that. There will be important updates tonight as well as our guest Lynne Lancaster from DPW/parking division. We can clear up any permit questions as well as discuss our options for accommodating Open High (and any other institution) that may have special parking needs. Also, we are extending the turn in deadline until the May meeting but please bring any completed petitions! I will also have a few packets of Butterfly Milkweed seeds which I encourage you to plant to help Monarch butterflies on their journey north. Hope to see you at 7!
Meeting Agenda 4/24/2018
7PM Meeting called to order
7:05 RPD Update
7:10 VCU Police Update- Officer Greg Felton
7:15 VCU Update Mr Tito Luna
7:20 Parking Permit discussion with our guest Lynne Lancaster from DPW Parking Division
7:40 Updates on 800 block W Cary
7:50 Updates on Holly Street Playground “Secret Grottoes” reclamation effort.
7:55 Update from Amy Robins, Councilman Agelasto’s office
8:05 New business
8:-) 10 Adjournment.
Times are all approximate
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.
Plan ahead – Save the Date! Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 9 am- 1 pm.
The City of Richmond Department of Public Works , and the Clean City Commission will be hosting a special collection event on Saturday, May 5 from 9 am – 1 pm at the old Kmart parking lot, 6807 Midlothian Tpke. This event will include electronics recycling (fees apply), document shredding, herbicides and pesticides , and oil based paint only. This event is for City of Richmond residents, only. Must show proof of residency. For more information call (804)646-8325 or (804)646-0177.
Of course, with Earth Day this past week, there were many recycling stories in the news. For example, Apple debuted Daisy, a recycling robot adept at disassembling iPhones. At the same time, China announced this past week that it will ban imports of 32 types of solid waste in its latest move to reduce environmental pollution.