Coming This Fall: “Virginia State Penitentiary: A Notorious History”
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Is Your Residence ‘Rain Ready’?
Looks like we are going to get some much needed rain this weekend.
Here are some ‘Rain Ready’ videos from one of my favorite nonprofits, The Center For Neighborhood Technology:
Preventing Floods In Your Home from CNT on Vimeo.
Finding Water in the Home from CNT on Vimeo.
Installing Rain Barrels with RainReady from CNT on Vimeo.
Water Systems in a Home from CNT on Vimeo.
This Saturday: History at Sunset: Tredegar in the World Wars
From the Facebook event page:
This Saturday at 7pm, there’s a history tour at Tredegar. Though the Tredegar Iron Works is most often associated with the Civil War, it was also part of the “Arsenal of Democracy” in both World Wars of the 20th Century. Join Ranger Mike Gorman for a unique look at the labor issues and production of one of Virginia’s most important industrial sites.
For more information, you can contact Ranger Gorman at this email address: mike_gorman@nps.gov
RVA Magazine Explores Hollywood Cemetery
RVA Magazine has a new article entitled “HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY: A LOOK INSIDE ONE OF RICHMOND’S MOST CHERISHED LANDMARKS”
Excerpt:
An old piece of stone often holds more meaning than one might suspect, particularly in a city like Richmond. Although stone carved into monuments or statues may generate friction, a great deal more of it can remind us to ruminate on not only our history, but ourselves.
On a recent afternoon, a tour guide from The Valentine took RVA Mag on a little stroll to discover some history behind one of Richmond’s most cherished and popular landmarks, Hollywood Cemetery.
John Notman designed Hollywood Cemetery in 1847 and named it for its immense number of holly-wood trees. At the time, Richmond was experiencing the effects of the industrial revolution and much of the city was falling victim to industrialization–the pollution, smog, overpopulation and factory life was the reality for Richmonders.
Community Movie on Friday (subject to weather)
Oregon Hill Community Movie
Friday, July 28 @ 8:00 pm
Pleasants Park
Free refreshments served
Water Matters II
Following up on water matters…
Times Dispatch picks up on the PILOT issue with an editorial that concludes:
City Councilman Parker Agelasto has proposed phasing out the PILOT charge over 10 years. That should give City Hall more than enough time to find a way to make up the difference. Let’s hope the substitute is less regressive and more rational.
While Style has published a ‘back page’ by Laurel Street neighbor Charles Poole on the Larus Park issue (It also touches on the PILOT):
This project has been under wraps since 2012 when it was conceived during Mayor Dwight Jones’ administration. I can understand how Jones might want to shower his parishioners in Chesterfield with low water rates, but why would Mayor Levar Stoney be the patron of this flawed ordinance? Stoney has a fortuitous opportunity to make good on his pledge to work for the people of Richmond. We can only hope that he will honor that pledge.
Brush Fire Near Belle Island
Photos courtesy of Chris Maxwell.
DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION on Cumberland
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION
8XX CUMBERLAND ST
Jul 24, 2017 at 1:36 am
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting Tomorrow
From email announcement:
Good afternoon
OHNA will be meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 25th, at 7 pm.
I’m still waiting to find out if we are in the Parish House or the Little Chapel. I’ll add an update when I hear from St. Andrew’s.
Thanks
Jennifer
Greater Richmond Solar Co-op Happy Hour Info Session Thursday
From EventBrite event page:
Live in Richmond and want to go solar? Now’s your chance! Neighbors across the greater Richmond area have formed a co-op with the help of VA SUN to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels, while building a community of local solar supporters. Join us for a happy hour information session at the Three Notch’d Brewing Company to learn about solar energy, as well as how the Greater Richmond Solar Co-op simplifies the process of going solar while providing a discount through its bulk purchasing power.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Three Notch’d Brewing Company
2930 W Broad St
Editor’s note: I know of at least two neighbors that are part of the Co-op. Looking forward to more solar in the neighborhood!