From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
Friday, September 8
@ 7:30 pm
Pleasants Park
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Are You Ready? VCU Alarm Test Today At Noon
From Times Dispatch article:
Outdoor sirens will sound, digital signs will light up and alerts will be sent to phones and computers when Virginia Commonwealth University conducts a test of its emergency communications and alerting systems.
The full test will be conducted Wednesday at noon. In addition to sirens, it will include text messages, mass emails, desktop alerts, and notifications through social media and VCU’s website.
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In addition to the semester test, monthly checks of the siren system are conducted at noon on the first Wednesday of each month.
New Tim Berry Video
The new Tim Berry music video was shot with the help of his four year old daughter Lela Jane (and features a lot of Oregon Hill scenery). Click here for noisey.vice.com article.
How’s Your Utility Bill?
There’s been a lot of discussion over email, FaceBook, and the NextDoor social media about City utility bills, including water.
A lot of citizens, including Oregon Hill residents, seem surprised by the amounts on their bills, as well as late fees.
Some have already called in to the City’s Utility Department. From one neighbor:
So I called the utility department and they removed my late fee.
They might remove yours too.
Their number is 646-4646.
It’s hard to pin the problems down, and there is a lot of speculation about what is causing the high bills. Some have anecdotal reports about checking for leaks and looking for high usage. It’s also hard to say how much can be related to previous reform efforts. But there’s something to be said for keeping abreast of the situation, especially as the City government attempts to address Utility concerns. Also , don’t forget the Larus Park/Chesterfield selling issues.
Sunday Scratcher
IMG_1268 from Scott Burger on Vimeo.
Sunny Alley
Cloudy Idlewood Morning
Idlewood yesterday morning. According to weather reports, today should be similar but rain is expected at the beginning of this coming Labor Day weekend.
The Portland Loo
The Urban Design Committee agenda and related documents for the Thursday, September 7, 2017 meeting are now available on the City’s legislative website. The Committee will meet at 10 am in the Conference Room on the 5th Floor of City Hall.
Included is Item 6:
UDC 2017-33 Final Location, Character and Extent review of the “Portland Loo,” to be installed as a public facility, 719 W. Franklin St.
The full agenda can be accessed using the link below.
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.
For more City help with recycling, plan ahead and mark your calendars.
Terrapin Tap Takeover Thursday
From FaceBook event page:
Tap Takover time at Mojos! Thursday the 31st Terrapin Beer Co will be taking over our taps. Free terrapin glasses while supplies last.
Draft Selection:
Sound Czech Pils 5.2%
Hopsecutioner IPA 7.3%
Hi-5 IPA 5.9%
Smoke on the Porter 8.5%
Starts at 8 pm. I will add that Terrapin has previously sponsored the RVA Environmental Film Festival.